Some hotels put you close to town. Woodstock Way Hotel puts you close to town and beside a waterfall, which feels slightly unfair to hotels that can only offer a parking-lot view.

Hidden just off the center of Woodstock, this boutique hotel sits along Tannery Brook, surrounded by trees and the steady sound of its cascading waterfall. Yet restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, bars, galleries, and live music are all an easy walk away. In other words, you can enjoy your peaceful Catskills escape without disappearing completely into the wilderness.

The accommodations range from cozy Nooks to spacious suites and full residences. Throughout the property, the look is modern, colorful, and very much in tune with Woodstock’s artistic personality. Depending on the room, you’ll find private decks or balconies, big windows, waterfall or mountain views, heated bathroom floors, and plenty of room to settle in.

And because this is Woodstock, music is part of it. Rooms feature turntables with Bluetooth capability and artist-curated vinyl collections. So yes, this is one of those rare hotels where putting on a record and doing absolutely nothing for an hour can legitimately count as vacation planning.

One of the coolest things about Woodstock Way Hotel is its modern take on treehouse architecture. Rather than overpowering the landscape, the hotel’s buildings seem to settle into it, surrounded by mature trees, Tannery Brook, and the property’s 15-foot waterfall. The eco-modern structures make generous use of glass, private decks, natural materials, and elevated views, creating the feeling that you’re staying up among the treetops rather than simply looking out at them.

Guests can also spend time at The Tannery, the hotel’s communal gathering space, where coffee, music, vinyl, and a little Woodstock nostalgia come together. Outside, the waterfall terrace and grounds provide plenty of places to sit, relax, and wonder why your backyard doesn’t have a waterfall.

Another big plus is walkability. Once you’re here, much of Woodstock is right outside the door. Restaurants, bakeries, shops, bars, record stores, and live music venues are all nearby, making Woodstock Way especially appealing for a weekend when you’d rather park the car and forget about it for a while.