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Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Athens, NY
  • Place, Sleepy Hollow Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Olana State Historic Site
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Colonie Center Mall
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Athens

A family-friendly stay in Athens awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be steps from Sleepy Hollow Lake and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Hudson River Islands State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a Smart TV are also available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and gym as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and gas grills. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Athens holiday home include Hudson River and Coxsackie Village Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Sleepy Hollow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • University at Albany - 34 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Colonie Center Mall - 36 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Hunter Mountain - 42 min drive - 57.9 km

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 21 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bob's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Diner - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Wylde Hudson - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly

Guests will enjoy their stay with 3 floors of living space: the main floor has 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, open kitchen and living room with vaulted ceilings and custom stone fireplace. The upper level shares the natural light that floods in from the main floor in it's loft with a workspace desk, couch with fold out queen sized bed, books, games, etc. The master bedroom on this level has a balcony overlooking the lake and a full bathroom with jacuzzi tub and separate oversized shower. The lower level has a bedroom with bunk beds and queen fold out bed/couch, full bathroom, laundry room, and family rec room with foosball, ping pong, X- Box 360 with video games, yoga equipment, and a selection of toys for younger children. There is a Pack and Play, high chair, and Bumbo for your use as well. Available to watch are: Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Apple TV and over 350 Live TV Chanels on Roku. The wrap around deck has a gas grill and table for outdoor dining. The lower level has a fire pit and the lake front has a private dock perfect for fishing, swimming, or taking out one of the 5 kayaks available for your use.
The summer months are magical here at the lake. Bring your bike and take a ride around the community's quiet and low traffic roads. Visit one of the 3 playgrounds (age 1-5 is best), 2 pools, private beach with BBQ pits, or any of the other amenities included for free with the wristbands provided with your stay. In the fall the Hudson valley transforms into a picturesque landscape perfect for a hike (so many just a short drive away), apple picking, pumpkin picking, farmers markets, and visiting local wineries or distilleries. Visit the slopes to ski or go tubing in the winter- Hunter and Windham mountains are a short 20 minute ride. Historic Hudson offers many casual and fine dining restaurants, antique shops, galleries, shopping, etc. The towns of Athens, Catskill, and Coxsackie are 5-15 minutes away for convenience stores, grocery shopping, liquor stores, restaurants, breweries/bars, bowling, and movie theaters. Sleepy Hollow Lake is a short 2 hour drive from NYC and 35 minute drive to Albany.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

This is a quiet, family community. We ask that you treat our home, property, and neighbors as if they were their own. Pls be mindful of sound levels.
We respectfully ask you to please remove shoes inside the house as the floors are new. Shoe mats are provided at each entrance.
Sleepy Hollow is a great place to walk and bike. For safety, please be aware of the strictly enforced 20 MPH speed limit while driving on our roads.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly?

The closest beach to Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly is Oakdale Beach (5.7 km).

Does Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly have a pool?

Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly has a pool and a communal pool.

What luxury perks are available at Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a jetted bath and a fireplace.

Is Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly?

No, Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Expansive Lake House/Private Dock/Stunning Views/Family & Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacay House

Beautiful and comfortable house for extended family to stay. Plenty of room to spread out, relax, and play. Enjoyed kayaking, swimming, and exploring the Hudson Valley area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taskin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin getaway for a bachelorette weekend

We stayed at this cabin for a bachelorette weekend with a group of friends and had a very comfortable stay. Every room was clean, well-maintained, and spacious. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax without feeling cramped. The common areas were just as roomy and cozy, making it easy to hang out together. The kitchen had all the appliances we needed, so we were able to cook meals together, and we loved using the fire pit to make s’mores. The only thing I would note is that the pillows in the main bedroom were a bit too firm for my liking so I wish I had brought my own. Overall, it’s a great place for a group stay and I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025