Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski

Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
5.0
Outstanding(38 Reviews)

House in Copake Lake, NY

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental

Note: The heated pool opens around Memorial Day and closes around Labor Day. While the pool is open, we rent by the week with check-in/out on weekends only.

Welcome to our family-focused home. The chef's kitchen, dining room, and living room combine for one large open family area. The kitchen is fully equipped with maple cabinets, granite countertops, a huge granite dining center island, and a beautiful large mission style bench seat. There is a half bathroom off the kitchen.

The living room has a sofa and love seat, gas fireplace, and desk/chair. The dining room has a farm table that seats 8 and wrap-around windows and doors to two decks. One deck has a table that seats up to 8 and the other deck has a gas BBQ and chairs overlooking the pool.

The Den has a twin bed, sofa, and two beautiful barrel chairs. There is a TV with Chromecast and a DVD player with plenty of children's videos and games.

The large Main BR has a queen size bed, two closets, TV with Chromecast, and a private bathroom with double sink and walk-in tiled shower.

Upstairs has two huge BRs and a shared full bathroom with tub. One BR has a bunk bed plus a separate twin bed. The second BR has one queen and one single bed.

The house has window A/C throughout.

The basement has a ping pong table, two-player basketball arcade game, foosball table, nock hockey, TV area with a sofa, love seat, and exercise bike.

The front yard is set far back far from the road with open views of the large pond across the street in the winter (no access).

The private back yard has a fenced-in, up to 8' deep in-ground heated saltwater (no chlorine) pool and connected screened-in gazebo with furniture, radio, and ceiling fan. Ample pool furniture, 4-person dining table, patio umbrellas, and beach towels are provided.

The driveway leads to an outdoor asphalt parking area with a basketball hoop, as well as a large unattached garage for one car. In the garage, we offer some gym equipment (BowFlex), access to several bicycles and helmets, golf clubs, tennis rackets/balls, RipStiks/Waveboards, pogo stick, hula hoop, and other items.

There is hi-speed wifi throughout the house which can easily support work, gaming, and streaming movies (our family had five people working remotely at the same time during the pandemic). Utilities include hot water baseboard heat, gas appliances and fireplace, water softener, whole-house water filter, and instant-on hot water. Separate heating zones for each floor. The house has a burglar alarm system, smoke and carbon dioxide alarms, fire extinguisher, and security cameras (on the outside only). The house has a coded door lock, so no need to carry around a key.

Guest Access

Full access, except for locked basement storage rooms and utility closets.

Interaction with Guests

Access is fully remote. In-person assistance is available, as needed.

The Neighborhood

The house is a 2-hour drive from NYC and 2-1/2 hours from Boston in rural southern Columbia County, NY (just north of Dutchess County, NY and east of Berkshire County, MA).

Birch Hill Road is one of the nicest streets in the area. The house sits across from a large pond (no access). You can walk to Copake Lake, the area's largest lake which has a marina to rent boats, a seasonal café, and a beautiful 18-hole public golf course and scenic restaurant. Catamount Ski (winter) and Adventure Park and Zip Line (spring/summer/fall) is only a 10 minute drive away. Catamount has a weekly adventure camp (M-F) for ages 3-13 during July and August. There is a nearby 9-hole public golf course. The hamlets of Hillsdale and Copake are five minutes away, as is their joint weekly farmers' market (May-November) and large public library with children's reading/play area. The area also includes many great hiking trails and a popular rail trail with bike rentals. The larger cities of Hudson, NY and Great Barrington, MA (many restaurants, chain and local stores, antiquing, theater, movies, bowling, music, etc.) are both less than a half hour away.

Within an hour are Butternut, Jiminy Peak, Windham, and Hunter Mountain ski areas, Tanglewood, Albany, and Saratoga Racetrack. Southern Vermont ski resorts are two hours away, so accessible for a day trip.

Getting Around

Closest public transportation is Amtrak station in Hudson (25 minutes by car) and Metro North station in Wassaic (35 minutes).

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Copake Lake, NY

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(38 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2024
Wonderful home, fantastic pool, great place to relax and enjoy the company of friends or family. The house is perfectly stocked with all necessities. First VRBO rental that I can recall where we didn't have a single problem to deal with. Jay was super helpful and accommodating. A pleasure to deal with. Will definitely return. Highly recommended.
5.0
Feb 2024
Great property and location
5.0
Sep 2023
Lots of room and great pool!
5.0
Sep 2023
The Shiffs have a lovely home and it is as described in the listing. The pool was so nicely tended to -and the salt water great. We cooked a lot at the house -and they have everything you need plus. The area is kind of private but we met the next door neighbor and tried some of their delicious dumplings. I would definitely recommend and rent again if staying in this area.
5.0
Aug 2023
We had a great stay with our family. Our son and his fiancee and our other son, his wife, and two children stayed with us for several days out of the week. The house was very comfortable for the 8 of us both inside and out. The kitchen was amazingly well stocked, although we ended up not doing much cooking. We have gone to Stockbridge every summer for at least 10 years, and this was the first time we stayed outside that area. Nevertheless, there was plenty to do near the house (hiking, restaurants) and it wasn't a long drive to Great Barrington and Lenox. We went to theater in Pittsfield one evening, and the trip was less than an hour. The hosts were very helpful in answering questions and suggesting restaurants. Also, as mentioned by other reviewers, the basement was well stocked with games such as ping pong, foos ball, knock hockey, and a basketball game. Our grandchildren spent most of their time in the swimming pool. We enjoyed having coffee each morning in the gazebo which provided shelter from bugs but the ability to be outdoors. It was a very enjoyable week and the house was everything we hoped for.
5.0
Aug 2023
This house has everything you could want and more. I spent one week here, along with my husband and two young adult children. We thoroughly enjoyed the salt water pool and well appointed kitchen and game room in the basement. The house is ideally located between Great Barrington, MA and Hudson, NY. It is close to Catamount mountain which offers a fun aerial adventure park. There’s a brewery nearby called Roe Jan which I highly recommend. The hosts provided lots of useful information about the area and were very receptive to questions. We would go back in a heartbeat!
5.0
Jul 2023
Nice secluded getaway not to far. Great to explore local area. Beautiful lake to enjoy. Relaxing environment and friendly locals.
5.0
Jul 2023
Close to Bash Bish Falls and Great Barrington. This home was perfect for a family gathering with many amenities and a large modern kitchen with center island seating.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Copake Lake?

The average price for a rental in Copake Lake is $709 per night. This rental is $47 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski. Enjoy the water!

Is Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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