A Former Catskill Game Farm Cabin (Wildlife Not Included)

  |  November 24, 2025

Long before Disney World was a thing, parents hit the road for local attractions to distract their kids enjoy family time.

One such destination was Catskill Game Farm, where humans could observe once-wild animals like rhinos, lions, and giraffes roam around the first privately owned zoo. Entertaining up to 200,000 visitors a year at its peak in the mid-1950s, Catskill Game Farm closed its doors in 2006 after about 70 years in operation.

Today’s Upstater profile features a home and five acres that were once part of the Catskill Game Farm property. Built in 1975, the one-bedroom cabin overlooks a tranquil pond.

A picture window in the open-concept great room takes full advantage of the view.

The rest of the main-floor space embraces cabin-core vibes, from its wood walls to an Early American-style chandelier.

A spindled second floor echoes an Alpine feel, while a stone-faced fireplace houses a wood-burning stove.

Natural wood accents abide here, like the hardwood flooring and this built-in hutch with a scalloped top.

An identical hutch graces the entrance to the kitchen.

Granite counters complement warm-toned wooden cabinetry in the kitchen. The listing boasts top-of-the-line appliances, too.

A dining area in the great room is big enough for a crowd.

The loft bedroom has another pretty view. The listing lacks an image of the bathroom, though it describes a soaking tub.

Imagine sipping a beverage while swinging in this shaded hammock on a warm day, admiring the ducks as they paddle in the pond.

Sliding-glass doors open onto a deck that offers a great view of the pond and ample entertaining space.

The gravel/dirt paths are a nostalgic throwback. The 1,700-square-foot house sits on five bucolic acres and is listed for $629,000.

Besides its proximity to the Old Game Farm property (now an Airbnb), the home is about 11 miles from the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, for a lustrous look at the life of the Hudson River School painter.

If you feel that this former Catskill Game Farm cabin ends your house hunt for good, find out more about 287 Game Farm Road, Catskill, from Bridget Hernandez, a licensed real estate agent with RVW Select Properties.

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