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Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY

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Exterior
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Athens, NY
  • Popular LocationOlana State Historic Site23 min drive
  • Popular LocationHudson Opera House24 min drive
  • Popular LocationMax and Lillian Katzman Theater25 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)43 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY

Beautiful modern Swiss cottage that comfortably sleeps 8. Located in the Private Sleepy Hollow Lake community in Athens, NY.

Spacious house featuring spectacular Catskill and Berkshire mountain views. Semi secluded, with all comforts and amenities to make it a first class offering.

Whatever the occasion, our ultimate goal is to provide a home away from home. Whether it's family, friends or business, we hope you're able to create beautiful, long lasting memories.

The first floor consists of a living room, office area, 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a sun/recreational room.

The second floor consists of an open living room and dining area with a central 3-sided marble fireplace, a fully equip kitchen & a master bedroom/bathroom. (two patios on this level)

The third floor consists of a loft area over looking living space that has a bedroom, 2 sitting areas, and a half bathroom.

Entire home will be available for each booking.

Other things to note

Property is located in the Hudson River Valley 2.5 hours north of New York City. Sleepy Hollow Lake is a 2200 acre private community surrounding a 2 1/2 mile lake.

Guests will have access to all Sleepy Hollow amenities including, beach access, pools, tennis courts, basketball courts and dog beach/park.


The town of Hudson is 15 mins away from the property which is famous for restaurants, art galleries and antic shops. Albany, New York is a half hour away from property.

Property manager

Thomas Garcia

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: 10pm max
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 and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lake Community House Athens
Lake Community House Private vacation home
Lake Community House Private vacation home Athens

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this holiday home is on a lake. Bronck Museum and Greene County Council on the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Thomas Cole National Historic Site and Kykuit. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Sleepy Hollow Lake - 8 min walk
  • Olana State Historic Site - 23 min drive
  • Hudson Opera House - 24 min drive
  • Max and Lillian Katzman Theater - 25 min drive
  • FASNY Museum of Firefighting - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Hudson Station - 24 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 33 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 29 min drive
  • Applebee's - 30 min drive
  • Plaza Diner - 29 min drive
  • Savona's Trattoria & Bar - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY located?

This family-friendly Athens holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sleepy Hollow Lake, Hudson River Islands State Park and Hudson River. Mcquade park and Parks Dairy are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thisal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, kind host
Host was very kind had no issues with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome weekend .......
Great property, Tomas is a superb host, perfect central location for family gathering, very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki I.,

Liked: Cleanliness
Large and Comfortable House in Greene County
This large three floor house accommodated our five family members with a well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture and beds. There was a multitude of art everywhere you looked. Thomas was very a terrific host who took great care with our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paymon K., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique house and quaint location
Very unique house, especially the decor. Spacious. Two wonderful patios, one with a fantastic view of the mountains. Tomas was a fantastic host, even offering to drive us around a few times. We had a nice experience talking to him over breakfast and hearing some of his old stories.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place I’ve stayed at
It’s a great home, and the host went above and beyond. He was so nice, welcoming, accommodating, considerate, made sure we knew everything we could in order to have the best stay, & even left a gift for my friend for their birthday (that was the reason we went). Would love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

louis d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay to attend wedding
Owner is nice,helpful and responsive Place is spacious, most of the time we stayed on 2nd floor where kitchen and comfy leather furniture is located. Can't comment on community facilities since we did not use them,but they looked good when we walked by Hope this helps
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Igor D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
Tons of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful. We enjoyed the space the home had to offer and the kids loved playing pool!
The owner Thomas was very accommodating and responded in a timely manner when contacted. He even went to the store to buy us coffee and milk when he found out we didn’t have these items. Late check out was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, amazing break.
Tom Garcia is the most gracious host I've ever dealt with in the vrbo universe. He is kind, generous, welcoming and...just like the tomatoes he left for us...sweet. The house was perfect...lots of space for everyone to do their own thing. And we all collected at the end of the day to make dinner in the kitchen and on eat grill and hang in the public space. Fabulous house; great vibe. The pool and lake are great. We used both every day. Looking forward to the next time.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in Sleepy Hollow
When we arrived at the house we were pleasantly surprised that it was exactly as pictured and very large. We are a family of 8 including 2 young grandchildren. We enjoyed the eclectic decor and Thomas was very responsive when we had questions or needed anything. The house was extremely clean as well. We also really enjoyed the multiple decks and view. The pool and beach are around a mile / short drive from the house and they were fantastic! We also took advantage of exploring some of the nice towns along the Hudson. In addition, we explored Olana which is a beautiful home and property overlooking the Hudson River built by artist Frederic Church in the 1800’s. It is now run by New York State and we were free to explore the 250 acre property- entering the house requires a pay-for tour. The only reason we are giving the house 4 stars instead of 5 is there are some things that need attention such as some plumbing and electrical issues (lights and outlets not working, one shower out of order, etc) but they didn’t hinder our experience. We were told a recent visitor/ child caused the issues but we aren’t so sure about that. Despite this we would definitely stay here again and Thomas was the perfect host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022