Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski
Copake Lake, Columbia County, United States View On Map
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Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski 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 map...
Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski 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 AccessFull access, except for locked basement storage rooms and utility closets.Interaction with GuestsAccess is fully remote. In-person assistance is available, as needed.The NeighborhoodThe 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 AroundClosest public transportation is Amtrak station in Hudson (25 minutes by car) and Metro North station in Wassaic (35 minutes).
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Fitness room / equipment
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Golf
- Tennis
- Ski & snowboard
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- DVD player
- Video library
- Game room
- Ping pong table
- Foosball
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fenced pool
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Rural
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Water skiing
- Boating
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Sledding
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Horseback riding
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Game room
- Kitchen
- Tennis court
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Barbecue grill
- Parking available
- Gym
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Lake view
- Washer
- Pool
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool spa
- Fenced private pool
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Onsite parking options include a garage
- Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's toys
- Children's games
- Playground
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Video library
- DVD player
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Printer
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: No smoking or vaping in the house or by the pool.
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near the marina
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Boat
- Golf
- Heated pool
- Table tennis
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Bicycles
- Foosball table
- Gym
- Snow sports gear
- Tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Bicycles
- Unit size: 3,000 square feet
- Garden
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Outdoor pools, kitchen, playground, games room
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 30
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Maximum two families: Maximum two families
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
About the area
Craryville
Located in Copake Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taconic State Park and Bash Bish Falls State Park, while Ancram Opera House and FASNY Museum of Firefighting are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Copake Lake 20 min walk
- Catamount Aerial Adventure Park 10 min drive
- Catamount Ski Area 12 min drive
- Taconic State Park 12 min drive
- Bash Bish Falls State Park 14 min drive
Getting around
- Hudson Station 23 min drive
- Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) 21 min drive
Restaurants
- Martindale Chief Diner 7 min drive
- Depot Deli 12 min drive
- Dad's Copake Diner 9 min drive
- Roe Jan Brewing 7 min drive
- The Greens at Copake Country Club 4 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Vacation Home w/Private Heated Pool on 6 Acres Near Copake Lake / Catamount Ski located?
This family-friendly Copake Lake holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Copake Lake and Mosquito Island. Copake Town Park and Hillsdale Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).