A Wooded Cabin Retreat
Forest Views & Seamless Living at Little Rock Cabin
Tucked into the woods just outside Woodstock, New York, Little Rock Cabin offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and natural seclusion. This three-bedroom vacation rental feels like a true escape, offering the privacy of a wilderness retreat, with the convenience of a charming town just minutes away.
Designed by Hoover Architecture and built in 2023 by Unique Construction NY, the home was thoughtfully crafted to immerse guests in the beauty of its surroundings. Expansive windows frame views of the forest canopy and a gently flowing creek, drawing the outdoors in and filling the space with peaceful natural light.
According to co-owner Andrew Stern, nature was at the heart of every design decision.
“It was designed to be a part of the forest,” Andrew shared. “We kept as many trees as humanly possible and nestled our house up against a rock ledge under the canopy.”
One of the home’s standout features is a spacious screened-in porch that stretches along one side of the cabin, serving as a bridge between indoor living and the lush outdoors.
“We knew an expansive screened-in porch was going to be a must-have to help us (and our guests) take in the forest surroundings and revel in the crisp mountain air… bug-free,” Andrew explained. “But with every screened-in porch we’ve been on, if you’re in the kitchen, you’re completely separated from the conversation outside. So we thought a pass-through window was the perfect solution to combine the kitchen and the porch — music carries through to both, conversation is easy, entertaining is effortless.”
After researching his options, Andrew selected a 72″ wide x 44″ tall ActivWall Gas Strut Window to create that connection. The result? A stunning, functional feature that unites the kitchen and porch with a single lift.
Crafted from thermally broken aluminum and insulated glass, the custom window offers maximum energy efficiency, while the flush sill design provides added protection from the elements. A sleek black powder-coated finish ties in beautifully with the cabin’s modern window frames and the deep green custom cabinetry by Apuzzo Kitchens.
When opened, the window effortlessly lifts on concealed commercial-grade struts, creating a wide-open serving space that Andrew says completely transforms the home:
“It feels like it doubles the size of both areas at the same time.”
Since launching on Airbnb, Little Rock Cabin has quickly become a favorite for visitors to the Hudson Valley, drawing rave reviews for its serene location, thoughtful layout, and high-end finishes.
“We’ve been blown away with how much we love the window so far,” Andrew added.
Planning a trip to the Hudson Valley? Don’t miss a chance to stay at Little Rock Cabin, and if you do, we’d love to see your getaway through your lens. Tag us in your photos: @ActivWall and @LittleRockCabin. 📷🌲
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Acknowledgments
Story by ActivWall. Photos and video by Andrew Stern. Video edited by Jennifer Doss. Architecture by Kim Hoover of Hoover Architecture. General Contractor — David Nessel with Unique Construction NY. Kitchen by Lindsey Randles with Apuzzo Kitchens. Special thank you to the Stern Family.
