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Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Beach nearby
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

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

  • Office
  • 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
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that 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

Map
Athens, NY

What's nearby

  • Sleepy Hollow Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Olana State Historic Site - 23 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Hudson Opera House - 24 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Max and Lillian Katzman Theater - 25 min drive - 20.9 km
  • FASNY Museum of Firefighting - 26 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot-Digg-ity Pizza - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Bagel Tyme - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Maker Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Diner - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬29 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).

Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 66 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard L., Salem, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Most unique house I've ever stayed in.
This house has an incredibly eclectic collection of artwork and statues as well as very interesting grounds with lots of seating areas and decks to sit on to enjoy the views. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the property manager was very attentive. The layout of the house was very unique, but there are a few drawbacks to the house. We stayed on the third floor which was only accessible by a narrow spiral staircase and it was quite a challenge to get the suitcases up the staircase. The bathroom on the third floor didn't have a functional shower and is very outdated and needs maintenance. There are lots of free-standing statues and busts all around the house which was fine for us but I would worry about small children or dogs running into them and knocking them over. The porches on the house were lovely they have nice outdoor furniture on them and had lovely views. We enjoyed having coffee out on the deck in the morning.The problem is they really need maintenance The deck boards are splintering and the railings are in bad shape. It had a great location since we were going to a wedding in Coxsackie and it was only an 8-minute drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Krista E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend in Sleepy Hollow Lake
We had a great time. House is kind of quirky and interesting. From reading the reviews I knew that there were 3 floors and that the top floor was up a spiral staircase but did not appreciate that it was open to the second floor so not as private. But the kids stayed up there and loved it. They felt like they had a tree house! There is a bathroom on every floor which is nice. My 80 year old mother stayed on the second floor so her bedroom was on the same floor as the kitchen and dining and living room which was convenient. The central air worked great and we were there during a 90+ degree heat wave. Thomas our host was so lovely. He was there when we arrived and welcomed us in and showed me how to use all of the keys and walked us through the entire house. He even opened cabinets and drawers in the kitchen so we would know where everything was kept. Beds were comfy and we had everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking. I loved that the dining room table was set for a fancy dinner party, but that the plates that were set out were still dishwasher friendly. We used the pool and lake in the development. All of the decks and balcony spaces were great and the kids loved the room with the pool table. There is so much interesting art work to look at and I loved the stained glass on the top floor. Lots of great little nooks for reading and chilling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leif F., Belchertown MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house within a beautiful shared lakefront community
We had a wonderful time staying at Mr. Garcia's house. It is a lovely house with great balconies and central air conditioning. The pool and lakefront with beach and swimming area are well maintained. There is a dog beach as well, which was great for our dog to swim at. It’s a 4-5 min drive and it’s not walkable for kids or if you’re towing a lot of gear and picnic. We knew that going in but it’s helpful to know. Probably a great easy bike ride. There is a large assortment of board games for people to play as well. Very considerate hosts. Kitchen has more equipment and tools than anywhere I’ve stayed in a while. Fantastic flatware and dinnerware too. Very clean. Central air works well. We were very comfortable. We had a great time and we would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eclectic with easy pool and lake access
As others reviews mention, the decor is really standout here. Maximalist all the way! Yet surprisingly child friendly if you’re kids aren’t super rambunctious or early walkers. My daughters are 6 months and 4 years old. The baby wasn’t mobile enough to do any damage and the 4yo is way past the stage of pulling on furniture or putting things in her mouth. We just had to be very vigilant on the spiral staircase to third floor (even adults need to mind their steps there.) The pool and lakefront with beach and swimming area are well maintained. It’s a 4-5 min drive and it’s not walkable for kids or if you’re towing a lot of gear and picnic. We knew that going in but it’s helpful to know. Probably a great easy bike ride. Very considerate hosts. Kitchen has more equipment and tools than anywhere I’ve stayed in a while. Fantastic flatware and dinnerware too. Very clean. A few patio and shower doors need attention but everything is in good condition. Central air works well. We were very comfortable. A memorable stay for sure; I certainly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake with great amenities
Our second year renting this nice and very spacious home with lots of character. Beautiful Catskill Mountain View’s. Our host Thomas, as always, very nice and super attentive. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Wedding
I saw Thomas house on line. Great big over the top wonderful place perfect for our family. We were met by Thomas a gracious gentleman who worked at the Plaza Hotel , Palm Room for 50 years. Thomas treated us as valued clients and regaled us with stories of his time at the Plaza and the people he met while waiting there. A great experence.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend Getaway!
Highly recommend renting this property! Went with a few friends Memorial Day weekend and it was clean, spacious, and a quick drive into Hudson’s main strip of stores, shops, and events. Enjoyed the lakeside pool a quick 5min drive from the property. Was very clean, safe, and the owner was incredibly helpful and attentive! 10/10 would come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald S., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Biking getaway
5 men gather twice a year to bike the rail trails all over the east coast. This location was great for access to multiple trails. Great lakeside community Very private. Access to great food in Hudson. Plenty of rooms, comfortable beds and more than enough bathrooms. House very eclectic and interesting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful for family
Thomas ( the host) was extremely responsive, thorough, and gracious. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Holiday Getaway
The house suited our needs perfectly. We celebrated Thanksgiving here and enjoyed every minute. Lots of areas to relax and unwind, including the small billiards table which gave us our first pool tournament. Kitchen had everything we needed. Great view from the decks. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tomas was an excellent host
Our stay at Tomas’ eclectic home was such a joy. As other reviewers have said, Tomas went above and beyond to support our visit. There was abundant space to stretch out and rest comfortably. The bathtub was glorious but there wasn’t enough hot water to fill it high enough to properly enjoy it. We made do by boiling extra pots of water on the stove. Make sure to review the pictures because the decor might be overwhelming for some. We loved sitting out on the porches enjoying the beautiful views and stargazing! Tomas is an excellent host and even let us check out a couple of hours late.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Great Value in the Hudson Valley Area
Mr. Garcia is a very kind and welcoming host. A day before our arrival he called me and offered to pick up one of the women in our party of 5 that was arriving by train since the rest of us were driving from the Boston area and he was concerned we may get caught in traffic and not be able to get to the train station in Hudson on time. The house is in a large and beautiful development. We spent time strolling through the quiet streets enjoying the lush vegetation and expansive lake views. The house is loaded with eclectic art pieces. It has nice common spaces and everyone was pleased with the comfort of their beds. The pictures on line give a good sense of what the house and outdoor space look like. My girlfriends and I found plenty to do in the four days we were there including hiking, shopping and getting delicious farm fresh products to cook in the well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Demitri B., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Wow. As other reviewers mentioned Thomas is the ultimate host! Met us at the property, gave tons of great suggestions, dropped off umbrellas when it rained and was truly the epitome of great hospitality. House is large and filled with great pieces - art, furniture, kitchen well stocked. And the views from the porches are wonderful. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, serene, artistic house!
Tomas was an amazing host and made our stay for labor day weekend incredibly fun. The house is gorgeous, and full of the most gorgeous decoration. The backyard and location are so calm, and absolutely ideal for a quiet, peaceful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lillian a., Concord,MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house within a beautiful shared lakefront community
The house, the lake and the pools were just what we needed for a summer getaway for friends. Loved taking a boat ride on the Hudson and wandering around towns in the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Can't thank Thomas enough for all of his help.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021