Beautiful Getaway - Right on the Lake-Close to Skiing
House in Copake Lake, NY
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
Beautiful 2 bedroom (plus attic loft) home brings contemporary living to this hidden gem just 2 hours from NYC. We gutted the house completely incorporating modern amenities like a stainless steel kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood bamboo flooring and a large deck to enjoy the view of the pond just steps away. Relax in the living room watching the fire or the flat screen TV or just looking out the picture window to see the fish jumping in the pond right outside . Shmooze in the kitchen or at the dining room table just steps from the sliding doors taking you out on the deck to dine al fresco. Walk down the dock just steps from the house to swim in the refreshing pond or use our kayaks or pedal boat for a leisurely paddle. Our home is a great place for all seasons; watch the leaves change in fall, the flowers bloom in spring, close to skiiing in winter and lots of water fun in the summer. Not to mention the close proximity to the Berkshires and all it has to offer. 2 hours from NYC makes this an easy drive just to get away after a hard week at work. The house is located directly on Robinson Pond; we have a tandem kayak, and a single kayak available for your use. The house is 30 miles from Tanglewood, close to Jacob's Pillow, a short drive to Bash Bish Falls. This location is ideally situated close to NY as well as to the Berkshires plus hiking, skiing and swimming. Close to Catamount and Butternut ski areas..
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Copake Lake, NY
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the stunning lake views, family-friendly activities, comfortable accommodations, and quick responses from the owner. A perfect getaway by the serene lake for relaxation and fun.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the fourth time we have stayed at the cottage. We love the location at about an hour from our home in the Hudson Valley. The cove it's locate on is populated with homes but the lake is never crowded. My spouse swims across the cove easily. If you enjoy watching fish jumping for a fly, fog dancing on the water and a well appointed cottage with comfortable beds, this is the place.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this place especially for its easy access to the lake! They have a wonderful deck right on the water where my husband and I had our morning coffee watching the sunrise and the fish jumping (literally jumping!) Also so easy to get in and out of the kayaks. We loved this home mostly for the easy access to enjoying the outdoor area - dinners on the deck and fires at night. But the home was great too - beds supper comfortable, lovely fire place and nice kitchen and bathroom. We look forward to staying there again next year!
10.0 / 10.0
I was looking for a getaway with my 18 year old son and when we walked in and he saw the house and then the kayaks he said "I love it, it's perfect" and went right down to the water and got in the kayak. We had a great time relaxing in the comfortable beds and enjoyed the two man kayak as he paddled me around to catch some pretty big bass. Perfect place, will definitely come back.
10.0 / 10.0
If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the place for you. Property is on a pond where the main activities are swimming and fishing. There is a small private beach directly across the pond from the house. Requires a parking pass, which we could not locate so we did not use it. Neighboring houses very close but they were either not there or very quiet. Very nice kitchen which is important to us since we ate most of our meals at the cottage. Did not use attic bedroom but beds on main floor very comfortable with ceiling fans. My only complaint would be the Living room which is a bit austere and sofa uncomfortable. Listing said there was a paddle boat. Asked host about this and she said it had gone missing and said she would take it off the listing. Location is lovely in a rural area but less than 30 minutes to Hudson for shopping and entertainment.
10.0 / 10.0
Lake was great for swimming and kayaking and fishing! Was a very nice spot! Too hot to use the fire pit but it looked good.
The household essentials were all there. Had to buy or make some ice, ice maker not working.
Was a great trip! Thanks 😊
10.0 / 10.0
The fishing was phenomenal and the cabin is stunning!
10.0 / 10.0
Felt right at home
10.0 / 10.0
Great house and area. Relaxing, serene, beautiful. Very nice owners. Looking forward to next year!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely time in copake. We went kayaking and swam in the lake. A great start to the summer.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect layout for family game night, great kitchen. The lake was perfect. Everything needed to go in the lake was provided. Perfect family getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed some family time together at this beautiful getaway house by the lake with our three teenagers. The views of the serene lake are lovely! We liked fishing off the dock, kayaking, the fire pit and dinner on the deck overlooking the water. Our teen boys liked sleeping in the loft. We were very grateful we chose this house for our first ever trip to hike in the Catskills. Although Bash-Bosh Falls was closed due to renovations we found other great hikes with beautiful waterfalls that we will always remember.
10.0 / 10.0
All involved were polite and accommodating. Home was clean, updated and plenty of room for us. Loved the location and the views of the pond. Dining, skiing and all other were close by. Will definitely be back! Thanks so much!
10.0 / 10.0
One hour commute to be closer to skiing. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate. This location is quiet and picturesque and would be an ideal location for hitting the slopes at Catamount or Butternut ski areas. Also, an ideal place for the summer overlooking a lake.
10.0 / 10.0
My partner and I had an amazingly relaxing stay 2 weeks ago. Ilana was wonderful! She replied quickly to all my messages and was able to accommodate our early check-in needs.
The house was warm and cozy. Very clean with all of the supplies you need for a long weekend.
Outdoor space was just enough for what we needed. Really wish we had a chance to kayak, but that just means, we will schedule a future date to come back!!
Definitely recommend. Thank you Ilana for your hospitality.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and cozy place to enjoy the weekend. Highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice place on the lake. Check in/out and house rules are simple and easy to abide by and property manager replies promptly should a question arise
8.0 / 10.0
This is an interesting place. Although set in the rural atmosphere of Columbia County, the interior is classically urbane with cool art reflecting NYC, fashion, steel and glass. It blends well and relies on the windows rather than kitschy bric-a-brac, to let it be known that one is in the country. No antlers or moose prints here. Just looking out across the lake and enjoying the view is enough to put one at ease. And, during inclement weather, watching the lightning frame the clouds and the trees is incredibly beautiful. Nature at its finest.
The one difficulty is the lack of a dock. Entering the water to swim is a choice between a challenging ladder and wading through a little mucky patch.
Neighbors are close but friendly. We have been renting through VRBO for years. We like a variety of places and experiencing local character. We have never been to any place more than once, except this one. This was our third time here. The convenience, proximity to gardens and mountains, waterfalls and villages, as well as the fresh air make it a worthy consideration for anyone looking to "get away".
4.0 / 10.0
The owner of this property responded immediately each time I communicated with her. The cleanliness of the property inside and outside was a disappointment. The owner stated that she was having trouble with her cleaning service. But the entire property inside and out could use some cleaning and sprucing up.
8.0 / 10.0
We had a great time on the pond. Local area had so much to do and the house is very cute.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this home! It was a perfect stay right on the water. Close enough to cute little towns and the host was excellent with her correspondence. I highly recommend this home for anyone looking in this area to have a relaxing time with friends and family.
2.0 / 10.0
We were unable to stay at the property because the owner did not provide the access code for the door. We arrived at the property which looked great, but we could not get inside.
Fortunately, VRBO was very helpful. They answered the phone promptly and got right on the case. When they too were unable to reach the owner - it was then an hour past the check-in time with us wating outside in the cold - they helped to book us at a local hotel where we then spend the night.
The owner, who was out of the country, finally got in touch the next day at mid-day, but it was already past the time we would have had to check out of our hotel, so we had already rebooked. We spent two nights in the hotel instead of at the property. The owner promptly processed a full refund for the two nights we had booked.
10.0 / 10.0
My friend and I stayed here for a long weekend getaway. The house was perfect! It was clean, comfortable and on a beautiful location overlooking the lake. Would definitely come back!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful time relaxing and taking in the gorgeous views the lake had to offer. Communication was great, the property fit our needs and we were very happy! Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely time staying in the property. The children really enjoyed the lake. The house was very comfortable and met our needs. Thank you for the stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Very relaxing stay. Great for adults. No beach at waterfront, but easily accessable accross the cove opposite the cabin. All essentials are available in the cabin. Very satisfying. We ususually don't return to the same place. We have been here twice and hope to return next year.
10.0 / 10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Robinson Pond. The home was clean and comfortable, and we used the kayaks, paddle boat, and beach. The owners were very communicative and helpful, which was appreciated. One suggestion is to have more kitchen items, like pans, pitchers, face clothes other useful everyday cooking items, which would have been more convenient and what we've been accustomed to when renting homes.
10.0 / 10.0
What a wonderful location. Our first visit to the region will not be the last. The Host was very flexible and responsive. The propert was exactly as advertised. We had a wonderful family vacation. Thank You PS. We are already planning another visit
10.0 / 10.0
We had a perfect lake experience:
Swimming, fishing, sunrise and sunset from the dock, peace and quiet. It was exactly what we wanted from our lake vacation!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice lakeside getaway.
Kid friendly house right on the lake. Excellent location. Simply furnished but lots of kids’ games and water fun.
6.0 / 10.0
The pond and outdoor setting was very nice.
The water and outdoor sitting areas were very nice and peaceful. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boats that were on the property. Pick up your own firewood on the way if you’d like to use the fire pit outside. We loved it!
The overall house was okay, however, the bathroom and towels were not cleaned well at all.
8.0 / 10.0
Weekend Away
A couple of longtime friends met up here for the weekend. The location was easy to get to from both Boston and NYC. The house was perfectly situated on the pond and we enjoyed sitting outside. I will say the kitchen just had the very basics, we made simple meals so it worked out but something to take note of. When we were arriving there was a slight issue with the heat but the host notified us and it was taken care of quickly. Only mentioning to highlight the hosts ability to communicate and fix an issue quickly with little to no disruption to our trip.
And I must mention the little store close to the house Random Harvest. We had the best lunch there and bought some great local fare (pie! cheese!) for our weekend. Overall good stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Stay at Copake Lake
We had a wonderful time at Copake Lake! The home was right on the water with a deck and small dock to enjoy. The view made things very peaceful. There is plenty to see and do in the immediate area, with hiking, biking, shopping, and eating options all within a reasonable distance!
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet and comfortable
We wanted to telecommute for a week from a serene lake - and this was perfect. We had wifi, a grill abandoned outdoor fire pit and beautiful lake views to make the workdays go a little quicker. Golf was very nearby for an afternoon of logging out early. Hosts were very responsive Anand helpful. Hope to return when it is warm enough to swim.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely stay
Beautiful home, comfortable beds, lots of games, great fireplace, beautiful new bathroom and we especially enjoyed the view of the lake right in front of the house. The neighborhood is great for walking around, and the hosts were very helpful and communicative.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful lake house in Copake
We were back at Ilana’s lake house for a second year and had another great stay. We hope to be back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Lake Calm
We loved our vacation and would stay here again next summer - so nice being steps away from dock and beautiful small lake - swimming - use of hosts kayaks and paddle boats - small sandy beach across the way - outside deck great to relax on and view lake - house was comfortable - well equipped to meet our needs - hosts were responsive
10.0 / 10.0
Ideal Vacation House
We were looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation and that is exactly what we got. The house exceeded our expectations in every way. And the location was perfect! We spent lazy days at the beach, on the paddleboat, fishing off the dock, and loving the view from the deck. Could not have been better!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely lake house
Both the inside and outside of the property was clean. We really enjoyed the lake view and how peaceful the town was. Would definitely stay again. Loved it !
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect, quiet getaway
It was so nice to spend time by the water, listening to the birds, and forgetting the pace of city life. It was equally enjoyable to sit by the fire in the living room and read. I had a special request and the host was kind and accommodating. I discovered a couple of delicious pizza/sandwich places less than 5 minutes from the house. My visit was exactly what I needed!
10.0 / 10.0
Great property
We loved our stay. Fresh daffodils on the table was a very nice touch. My grandchildren enjoyed the games and the chalk wall on the stairs. We kayaked and fished. Wonderful little vacation
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Copake Lake?
The average price for a rental in Copake Lake is $624 per night. This rental is $319 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Getaway - Right on the Lake-Close to Skiing. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Getaway - Right on the Lake-Close to Skiing pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Getaway - Right on the Lake-Close to Skiing?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and balcony or patio.
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