Lakefront 4-Season Stunning Home and Guest House W/Tennis Court & Full Gym
House in Capital District, NY, USA
14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Gorgeous Lake views! Sun streams through windows all day long in this bright airy contemporary lakefront home and newly constructed guesthouse! Main house has 4 Bedrooms and an open loft (SEE BELOW FOR BED LAYOUT). In addition, there are 4 full bathrooms plus two outdoor showers! Dramatic double height living room with large fireplace opens onto large outdoor deck that leads to the lake. Gas grill.
Guesthouse has living room that doubles as a bedroom (with full bathroom) and separate upstairs bedroom suite with full bathroom. The house features a bar area with small fridge, microwave and bar sink, as well as an outdoor patio. Both houses are fully air-conditioned. Summer activities include:
Tennis: Private tennis court on property with racquets and balls. Boat, fish, swim and hike. Wonderful dock on lake with raft. Near several scenic golf courses. Five minutes from Copake Lake and motor boating. Within 30 minutes of the Berkshires where summer arts festivals abound. Near skiing (15 minutes), sledding, snowshoeing and ice skating in the winter. Fabulous top rated restaurants within 10-20 minutes. Beautiful! Perfect for a family vacation, reunion or 2 families sharing.
Full Gym: Shared gym on property with treadmill, elliptical machines, free weights, weight machine and yoga/stretching area.
Located on peaceful Upper Rhoda Lake (2 acre lake) in a serene and quiet neighborhood. Non-motor boating allowed. The area enjoys the quiet serenity of a wilderness retreat.
Keywords: Lake front, Lake view, Water view, Lake side, Waterfront, peaceful, serene, tennis, gym, fitness, boating, kayaking, lake
Guesthouse has living room that doubles as a bedroom (with full bathroom) and separate upstairs bedroom suite with full bathroom. The house features a bar area with small fridge, microwave and bar sink, as well as an outdoor patio. Both houses are fully air-conditioned. Summer activities include:
Tennis: Private tennis court on property with racquets and balls. Boat, fish, swim and hike. Wonderful dock on lake with raft. Near several scenic golf courses. Five minutes from Copake Lake and motor boating. Within 30 minutes of the Berkshires where summer arts festivals abound. Near skiing (15 minutes), sledding, snowshoeing and ice skating in the winter. Fabulous top rated restaurants within 10-20 minutes. Beautiful! Perfect for a family vacation, reunion or 2 families sharing.
Full Gym: Shared gym on property with treadmill, elliptical machines, free weights, weight machine and yoga/stretching area.
Located on peaceful Upper Rhoda Lake (2 acre lake) in a serene and quiet neighborhood. Non-motor boating allowed. The area enjoys the quiet serenity of a wilderness retreat.
Keywords: Lake front, Lake view, Water view, Lake side, Waterfront, peaceful, serene, tennis, gym, fitness, boating, kayaking, lake
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Capital District, NY, USA
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Reviews
5.0
We rented this property for my husband’s whole family to get together and enjoy the end of the summer. We had 8 adults and a 2 year old, and the property was the perfect gathering spot for us all. The separate guest house was great for our niece to have a quiet place for her nap. We loved boating and swimming on the lake, and the property looked magical with the outdoor lights at night. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0
Great property. Well stocked, and it's truly amazing how many full bathrooms and showers they were able to fit in this place. The fact that there are two separate houses lends a lot of flexibility to how you can split up people in a large group. Everything is as advertised, with a couple caveats:
1. The listing claims there are two king beds, but there is only one. The other beds are accurate. There are some spacious couches, and we found a cot in one of the closets, so it wasn't a problem for our group.
2. Kayaking and swimming in the pond was great, but I would warn you that it is very murky/weedy by the shore, so you will definitely want to ride a kayak out to one of the floating platforms in the center before swimming. Beware that these platforms were completely covered in goose poop when we were there!
3. The grill worked well, and has a gas line directly from the house, so you shouldn't worry about running out of gas. The ignition was broken, but we were able to just use a lighter to start it. The kitchen stove is also gas and worked well.
4. The kitchen is well stocked, but the only can opener was broken.
Other than that, it was perfect! Our highlights were kayaking in the day and gathering around the outdoor fire pit at night. We had a group of 14 people and were very comfortable in a 3 night stay, although we brought 2 air mattresses of our own. I would say 12 people is about the max I would recommend for this property.
5.0
Our family was looking for the perfect place to gather to celebrate our mother’s birthday. This property was a home run! It was large enough for our group and had great spaces to entertain, both inside and out. The hostess was quick to respond with any questions we had. The location was also great, being close to Hudson, NY as well as the Berkshires, just over the border. I would definitely rent this home again
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The house and guest house left plenty of room to spread out, and the property was ideal, isolated from neighboring properties. Loved having a tennis court, which was used daily. The kids swam off of the dock and also enjoyed the fishing which resulted in numerous fish caught each time we ventured out to fish. The deck was used daily for meals and the sitting area nearer to the dock was frequently utilized. Overall, a very enjoyable experience!
4.0
The house and guest house were perfect for what we were looking for. It would be great to see the owner make some updates, but overall all it’s an amazing property.
5.0
We really enjoyed our time in Copake. There was so much room for all our family. The layout was great with lots of natural lighting. The property is huge and the tennis court and kayaks were used every day. The location is perfect, between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires, so we enjoyed both. Jenifer was a big help answering questions. No complaints and we would visit here again for sure.
5.0
We have four families that go away to different places every year and this was the best house so far! Plenty of room for all of us, quiet, and lots to do on the property.
The only issue we had was wifi in the guest house but the host was very easy to contact and even came to the house to help restore it.
It was a great stay!
5.0
We very much enjoyed this rental, the property was great and the home and guest house clean and comfortable. I would recommend this rental to anyone looking for a relaxing get away.
5.0
My only regret is that we could not stay longer at the house to enjoy the local l hiking and just sit and enjoy the view of the pond. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had every utensil, bowls, plates, etc for the 11 of us. I would rent this house again.
5.0
This property was perfect for a big group of friends exploring Hudson and other fall activities for a long weekend
4.0
First of all, the place haas great curb appeal. A big main house and guest house are revealed after a quaint dirt lane. Can't beat it. There was plenty of room (as promised) and the whole experience was quite serene and relaxing, the kind of place you don't really want to leave. However, there were some cons too. One, the description states a shared gym but "private tennis courts." That's not true. Tennis is shared. It also states a "lakeside" property. It's not a lake. It's a pond. As it turns out, the tennis wasn't a problem as no one else tried to use it when we wanted to play, but it should be noted that the tennis court was the primary reason we chose this rental and, had we known it was shared ahead of time, we would have made a different choice. The pond was nice except for the "scum" that you have to boat through to swim further out. That was known to us before hand, but it's more shocking up close and personal. As others have noted, only the master bedroom (king) has a comfortable bed. Master bath had rust all over the shower-head and towel holder, which was unfortunate. Also all the water smelled like sulfer, which is easy to mitigate and I wish they would have. The only other con was the communication with the property manager, who was only somewhat responsive once we actually signed her rather lengthy and overzealous contract. Previous to that, she almost never responded. It was a good trip, but could have been great if the above was addressed.
5.0
Great location
5.0
It was a wonderful place to bring a family together and to give cousins a chance to spend time together
5.0
Great house for our family with grandkids ages five through eighteen! Tennis courts, ping pong and gym were all appreciated! Plenty of room for the ten of us with together and private spaces. Beautiful grounds. Boats were fun too! House also well stocked. Loved it!
5.0
The house was larger and closer to the lake than than the photos suggested. Plenty of room for 14 of us for a relaxing family retreat.
We kayaked in the lake, walked the rail trals and swam at a few locations. The Roe Jan Brewery was a big hit for good food and drink.
Jenifer the property manager was very responsive and helpful, and even provided an unexpected fantastic amenity.
5.0
Enjoyed time on the lake swimming and fishing. Also played tennis and a few local hikes.
4.0
It was a nice idyllic weekend away in Copake. The house was good with the kayak/boats being the highlight.
5.0
We had a nice time staying at this house.
5.0
There were 12 of us, and this house accommodated all of us very comfortably! We (Grandparents )enjoyed king bed with adjoining bathroom and walk in closets! Other grandmother had suite down the hall! Living room, kitchen, dining area was perfect for gathering,
dining together, playing card games.. Enjoyed Games of ping pong in the basement! Beautiful outdoor views of woods and pond!
5.0
This property was a little slice of heaven for our group! All adults - enjoyed tennis, water toys, indoor fireplace and the amazing outdoor space. Communication was perfect - house was so well appointed. We were already planning our next trip back before leaving. Could not recommend more!
5.0
Weekend away with friends, couldn't have had a more perfect place. The house was way bigger than the photos made it out to be, we never felt cramped even with 13 people. The yard was huge, plenty of space for outdoor activities including a tennis court. Don't forget about the lake! Boats and a dock out in the water.
5.0
Beautiful house and great property. Was exactly what we needed for our group of friends getting together for a little reunion with our families. Only concerns were that it was a little hard to get in touch with the owner before our stay in order to get the check in info but we got that worked out, and that there are quite a few “loud” pieces of the house - creaky beds and doors, etc., - that could be a bit annoying. All in all would absolutely come again!
4.0
The property was extremely woodsy and it took a day or two to figure out how to access the pond and other things on the property. One we knew that we had to take a row boat, kayak, or canoe to the dock to swim the kids loved it.We made s'mores in the fire pit, played tennis, went out in the various boats ,and enjoyed the natural surroundings.
5.0
Fantastic property! We had a blast using all the amenities (lake w/ boats, lots of open grass to play lawn games, tennis court, grill). Beautifully designed. Check-in process was seamless and our host was very helpful and prompt in answering our questions. Great for a big group of friends. Various
Berkshire towns are also within 30 minute drive of here. My only (slight) complaint is that the indoor bathrooms/showers are a little dated and the outdoor showers did not appear to work during our stay.
5.0
This home on the little lake is great. And it's wonderful to have the small guest house for guest spillover and movie watching. The dock, tennis court and firepit are also great draws to an amazing property.
5.0
This property is beautiful. Very spacious and fits description accurately. My group had an amazing ski weekend here. 10/10 would book again.
5.0
Lovely house with quick response time. Close to Catamount for skiing.
5.0
This home was more than we expected! It was roomy and very clean. Pretty well stocked and appliances were like new. Loved the fireplace and big round table! Comfy beds too. Gorgeous view of lake and mountains! Want to come back!!
5.0
Lovely lake-side spot with plenty of room to gather together with family and/or friends to relax and enjoy the setting or celebrate. Well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, TV's, fireplace, cute rural town. High recommend.
5.0
Our family gathered from California, Michigan, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York to celebrate Christmas. There was plenty of room and the 6 full bathrooms were great! Beds were comfortable.
The kitchen is well stocked. Plenty of bath towels etc. (Suggest bringing the bath soap you prefer, extra toilet paper and paper towels.)
We highly recommend this place for winter. For summer, it would be an amazing property to rent with all the activities available.
5.0
Great house, easy to all be together but also plenty of space to spread out. Highly recommend!
2.5
The property is just as described and very well maintained. Lovely home; updated and clean, including the wonderful guest house. Lots of cookware and utensils for whatever needs cooking. Not much in the area, but if you're renting this property, you already know that. (20 minutes to nearest supermarket) 45 minutes to Tanglewood, where we saw a show. Also, Bash Bish Falls is nearby and only a 3/4 mile walk from the parking lot. Owner was always prompt and helpful in her correspondence. Would definitely stay here again.
2.5
This home was the perfect spot for all the ages in our group, ranging from 8 to 70! It felt like a summer camp get away (with much more comfortable sleeping arrangements lol) for our families, from tennis to boating and fishing, swimming, hiking and bike riding, coffee and reading a book on the dock, family dinners, we really had a blast! The home is as advertised, and the rooms and bathrooms met the needs of the 13 in our group. Plenty of dishes to serve us all, towels, extra TP, hand soap, lots of spices, etc, the home is well stocked. 4 life jackets (a few more would be nice), plenty of tennis rackets/balls, basketballs were all there. Communication was easy with Jennifer via text and she quickly responded. Highly recommend this gorgeous lake front property!
2.5
The size of the property exceeds what we'd expected.
Upper Rhoda Pond is also larger than we anticipated.
The main house has a great view of the water. Both houses are spacious and lovely. The kItchen equipment is extensive.
The tennis court, kayaks, canoe, and rowboat were all enjoyed.
We felt like we were together on our own beautiful, peaceful
island. Yet there were shops, hiking trails, golf, and
adventures a short drive away.
2.5
This property exceeded my expectations - which were high! The property, surrounded by lush greenery, sits on a magical lake, and the house is not only big, beautiful and comfortable, but highly functional as well. If you can drag yourself away from the gorgeous setting, you should bike, run or walk the Harlem Valley Rail Trail which is just a few miles away and is magnificent.
2.5
The setting and the properties are great--very comfortable house and guest house, beautiful grounds, lots to do on-site. This was just what our family needed! Fully stocked kitchen, great layout of bedrooms & bathrooms, fire pit, indoor fireplace--everything exactly as pictured and described. Our extended family of 11 would definitely stay here again!
2.5
The house was enormous, the main house had a huge open kitchen/living room/dining room and the "guest house" was a large size! There was a nice fireplace in the living room and a fire pit outside. Everything we needed from propane to wood to outdoor sports equipment was provided.
The property itself was large, there were tennis courts and plenty of room for lawn games and activities. Of course there was a dock down to the lake with a few canoes/kayaks for us to use and enjoy.
A really amazing house for a few families or a group of friends to enjoy as there are so many activities and so much space on the property. You'll never want to leave!
2.5
This property is fantastic!
2.5
My group of friends and I had a perfect time at this home over Memorial Day weekend. While the weather wasn't necessarily on our side, the house had everything we needed for a wonderful long weekend together. The kitchen is fully stocked with supplies, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, and the boats were all in great shape for exploring the lake.
It was encouraging to see the property manager responding to previous feedback. When we arrived, during a downpour, we found her and her team hanging new lights on the back decks (which look great, btw). I'm confident that the pull out bed in the guest house will be improved soon too.
My whole group is already talking about wanting to return (hopefully with less wet weather). I would definitely recommend.
1.5
While the property manager Jenifer was attentive and very quick to respond, the property was clearly not ready to be rented and was not prepared for the season. The air conditioning in the upper level was not working as the circuit board was blown. It happened to be a 90 degree weekend. The boats at the dock were filthy and we scrubbed all four of them prior to using. The boat storage shed had broken and rusty items that needed to be thrown away. We made due with mismatched oars. The property needed to be tidied with Empty candle cans and floodlights that had no bulbs, creating getting around the back at night a problem without an iPhone flashlight. The upstairs guest suite and master bedroom had very nice mattress. The rest were old, creaky and the pullout in the guest suite was not suitable for sleeping. The tennis court was nice and the tennis shed was stocked with balls and rackets. The volleyball net and ball was new but not set up and I didn’t notice a basketball for the hoop, although we brought our own. All of the bathrooms were nice but bring your own products as there is not a sufficient amount, even for a long weekend. The kitchen was decently stocked. The couch in the living room was very large and comfortable but the back is clearly coming apart and breaking off.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Capital District, NY, USA?
The average price for a rental in Capital District, NY, USA is $424 per night. This rental is $518 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront 4-Season Stunning Home and Guest House W/Tennis Court & Full Gym. 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 Lakefront 4-Season Stunning Home and Guest House W/Tennis Court & Full Gym pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lakefront 4-Season Stunning Home and Guest House W/Tennis Court & Full Gym?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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