65 Van Ettan Rd · Catskills Home Base
Rentals Near
Kaaterskill Falls
Base yourself for the Catskills' most famous waterfall — a scenic half-hour drive — in a spacious home 18 minutes from Hunter Mountain.
Kaaterskill Falls Rentals
A Hiker's Home in the Famous Catskills
Kaaterskill Falls is the Catskills' superstar — New York's tallest two-tiered waterfall and one of the most painted, photographed, and hiked destinations on the East Coast. It anchors a trail country that includes North-South Lake, the Kaaterskill Rail Trail, and the scenic clove that inspired the Hudson River School painters.
The smart way to visit is with a proper base: a home where muddy boots have a place, packs can dry, and tired legs get a real bed. 65 Van Ettan Rd in Prattsville sits about a half-hour scenic drive from the falls — with Hunter Mountain just 18 minutes away and Windham about 20 in the other direction.
After a day on the trails, a kitchen that cooks real dinners and WiFi that streams movies beat a roadside motel every time. Hike hard, rest harder.
For the Trail Days
What Hikers Want in a Rental
The Falls Within Reach
Kaaterskill Falls is a scenic half-hour drive through the mountains — close enough for a half-day mission, far enough to escape the weekend crowds at night.
Trail Country Surrounds You
The Prattsville area has its own woods and walks right outside the door, with the North-South Lake trail network a short drive east.
Real Beds After Real Miles
Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms mean nobody shares a lumpy double after a 12-mile day. Recovery is part of the training plan.
WiFi for the Trail-Planning Nights
High-speed WiFi for reviewing the next day's route, uploading photos, and finishing that work call before you disappear into the woods again.
Hike Country
Destinations Around the Falls
Kaaterskill Falls
The two-tiered, 260-foot icon of the Catskills — a must-see hike and a half-hour drive away.
North-South Lake
Swimming, paddling, and historic trailheads in the lake country above the falls.
Kaaterskill Rail Trail
The converted rail corridor connecting the falls area to the lake region's trail network.
Hudson River School Views
The same overlooks that made painters famous — bring the camera the painters would have wanted.
Hunter & Windham
Two ski resorts within 20 minutes for winter trail days of a different kind.
Village Refueling
Cafes and diners in Hunter and Tannersville for the post-hike meal you earned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rentals Near Kaaterskill Falls
How far is the rental from Kaaterskill Falls?
About a half-hour scenic drive from Prattsville through the heart of the Catskills — a beautiful approach rather than a long haul.
Is the area good for hiking beyond the falls?
Exceptional — the falls sit inside a broader trail network that includes North-South Lake, the Rail Trail, and countless Catskills routes, with more walking right around Prattsville.
Can we combine the falls with a ski trip?
Yes — Hunter Mountain is 18 minutes from the house, so winter guests can split days between the slopes and frozen-falls photography.
Is there space for hiking gear?
The full-size home — 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living spaces — easily absorbs boots, packs, and poles without living out of the trunk.
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Book Your Catskills Trail Base
Stay close to Kaaterskill Falls and Hunter Mountain at 65 Van Ettan Rd — call 631-742-0671 or send an inquiry today.