Whoever said the road was long and the journey was the destination seemed to have had it right. The Catskills vacation rentals at RentNewYorkCabins.com seem to be the perfect retreat for the soul. This area is densely populated with cabins & cottages in forests, near lakes, rivers & mountains. There are 35 mountain peaks to be exact and all under a three hour drive from Manhattan, New York. Whether you’re an adventurer or simply just like breathtaking views, this region has it all.

If excitement is your thing try mountain biking over the rolling and sometimes quite brisk landscape. Don’t own a bike? That won’t be a problem, there are many bike rental companies in the area that can help you. There is also zip lining, but not for the faint of heart. Try the 2^nd largest zip line in the world at Hunter Mountain! Water rafting, kayaking, tubing, and canoeing is also very popular in the region.

What might be more popular than all those exciting adventure options is Fly fishing. The Catskills region is dubbed the “Fly Fishing capital of the world” by many. Beaverkill and Trout heavily populate the streams and rivers. Sullivan county is known for its popular fly fishing sport.

If none of that floats your boat, try the Shawangunk wine trail that shows off its 14 family owned wineries. Each wineries represents wine and food pairings from a different country. They host a variety of events throughout the year and even heavily discount tickets to designated drivers. All well thought out and beautifully orchestrated.

The Catskills offers a vintage train that rides along its 12 mile track allowing visitors and residents take in the scenery, You might even be able to see a Bald Eagle!

Another cool thing visitors could do is hike up to Kaaterskill fall in the town of Hunter on the eastern side of the Catskills. Kaaterskill is the largest two drop waterfall that cascades down over 260 feet in all of New York.

Don’t let the cool weather slow you down either. There are four major mountains where you can ski and snowboard your heart out.

Come and check out our Catskills area vacation rentals and discover what “Cabin Time” is all about at RentNewYorkCabins.com.