House in Athens, NY
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Escape to our beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath lakefront house on Sleepy Hollow Lake in Athens, NY. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, our lakefront home is the perfect four-season getaway for families and friends.
Just about two hours north of New York City and minutes from the Hudson River, the house offers the perfect mix of relaxation, outdoor adventure, and easy access to everything the Hudson Valley has to offer.
With three finished floors of living space, spacious decks, and your own private dock, there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the lake. The home comfortably accommodates 8–10 guests, with four bedrooms plus a pull-out sofa. We welcome families of up to 10 guests or groups of up to four couples.
The open great room features a vaulted ceiling and beautiful lake views, while the fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for meals, entertaining, and extended stays. The home also includes two full bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, and it provides all linens and towels.
Spend your days swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, biking, or simply relaxing by the water. Guests have access to two kayaks, two paddleboards, four bicycles, a gas grill, fire pit, ping-pong table, and darts. Outdoor dining comfortably seats 10, and the downstairs deck is a favorite spot for evening gatherings.
Guests also enjoy access to the Sleepy Hollow Lake community amenities, including two pools, a beach, tennis courts, pickleball, basketball courts, and playgrounds.
Whether you’re looking for summer days on the lake, crisp fall weekends in the Hudson Valley, a cozy winter escape, or a peaceful spring getaway, this is a wonderful place to relax and reconnect.
Neighborhood highlights
Sleepy Hollow Lake is an exclusive lake community with numerous amenities including 2 swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a lodge, and a marina. A sandy beach area offers lounge chairs, barbecue grills, and picnic tables.
Fishing, kayaking, wakeboarding, and canoeing are just some of the water activities the lake has to offer.
Booking Requirements:
From June 1 through September 15, we accept one-week rentals only. For the rest of the year, we require a 3-night minimum stay. Please submit only booking requests that meet these requirements, as we cannot accept requests outside these parameters.
Families preferred.
Book your Sleepy Hollow Lake getaway and come enjoy lakefront living in the Hudson Valley!
Amenities at 4-Bedroom Lakefront House perfect for families with a hot tub
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Athens, NY
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
We spent two months at this property on Sleepy Hollow Lake and found it to be a peaceful and scenic retreat. The lake itself was the highlight-beautiful views, and well-stocked with kayaks and paddle boards. The home was comfortable for long stays. While the kitchen was small and lacked pantry space, we were not permitted to use the pantry which is necessary for longer stays. The kitchen was adequately stocked with necessary utensils but needs additional lighting. There was some deferred maintenance, but nothing that significantly impacted our stay. One drawback was no trash pickup. We were required to drive about 10 minutes to dispose of trash and garbage at the local dump using specific yellow bags. During the final two weeks, we experienced a yellow jacket issue inside the home. The hosts were responsive and tried to help, but resolving it would have required us to vacate, which wasn't feasible. We didn't feel a strong connection to the town of Athens itself, which lacked the charm of nearby communities. However, we enjoyed the local farmers markets, travelling to Hudson, and golfing at Windham Country Club. One additional treat for us was having our grandchildren visit-plenty of space and activities to keep everyone engaged.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
We went for a long weekend to celebrate a family birthday. The house was the perfect size for us and the weather was still warm enough for us to enjoy being outdoors.
We hope to return in the summer!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
We did love use the kayaks and the pools and beach. There were wasps near the dock which spooked the boys 6 and 8.
5 / 10·Aug 2019
We absolutely loved our stay at Catherine and Steven’s beautiful lake house. This is not your average run-of-the-mill vacation rental. A stay here is more like visiting a close friend or family member. Every room in this gorgeous house is impeccably and tastefully decorated. All the living spaces are perfect for a family gathering. The kitchen is the center of activity and is fully equipped with everything you might need. In addition, the outdoor areas have beautiful views of the lake and the surrounding hills. And even on a rainy day, we found a place to gather the family in the basement living area, with a lovely outside covered deck. We can’t wait to return!
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(22 Ratings)
"We went for a long weekend to celebrate a family birthday. The house was the perfect size for us and the weather was still warm enough for us to enjoy being outdoors.
We hope to return in the summer..."
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