Private lakefront chalet great for families.

Athens, New York
$468 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to our chalet on the lake, offering the perfect getaway from the city's hustle and bustle. Just two hours north of New York, the Red Cottage offers a quiet and peaceful escape to nature. This is the perfect spot to relax & destress after a day on the lake, on the slopes, and/or exploring the Catskills and the Hudson Valley.

This is a three-level spacious cottage offers 4BR 2BA with direct access to the lake and a private dock. We provide our guests with kayaks, a paddle board and a canoe for those who like to exercise and enjoy the the peace and quiet of the water.

There two bedrooms on the lower level: one with bunk beds, full on top and queen on the bottom, and a second one with a queen bed. There is a full bathroom on the first level as well as a laundry room.

The living room area is equipped with a 75 smart TV, a Marshall speaker and a credenza full with games. For the chefs, the kitchen which is right off the living room is fully equipped with a stove, microwave, blender, toaster, air fryer, waffle maker, coffee maker as well as dinnerware for groups of all sizes.

Step outside on the deck and enjoy a view of the lake, the chirping of the birds and the peaceful surroundings. Sit down, relax and marvel nature, or enjoy a meal and a great conversation with your family and friends.

The top level has a master bedroom overlooking the lake with an en suite bathroom. There is also an office with a couch that converts into a full bed.

The Red Cottage is located 15 Minutes across the river from Hudson, NY, 5 minutes to Catskill, 30 minutes to Woodstock and Rhinebeck, 25 minutes to Hunter Mountain and Windham for the skiing enthusiasts, and about 40 minutes from the Massachusetts Berkshires and all they have to off

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Pickleball Court Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The Mountains On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Inside The House Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Cary S.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Great place! Lots of space for family with kids and a dog to spread out. House has lots of things to keep kids busy (basketball, swings, boats and hammock). The lake is really peaceful and you can take the boats over to the pool dock and our dog enjoyed going to ‘dog beach’. Something for everyone!

  • Tom K.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    We have enjoyed numerous VRBO vacations but the Little Red Cottage far exceeded any other in. terms of the thoughtfulness of the host in making sure their guests were provided a comfortable and well equipped home away from home. The cupboards were stocked with ll the necessities and more...little touches everywhere demonstrated the commitment to guest comfort and convenience, from all sorts of water toys to a wonderful fire ring - firewood provided!

  • Igor K.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Great stay at the lake house. This was a dream vacation that concluded our summer season 2024. Cozy house with nice touches and access to the lake. Nice area for a morning walk and biking on the community grounds. Kudos to the owner, Darin, who has been very accommodating.

  • Cary S.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Such a great place. The location is perfect. The house had everything we needed. The boats available on the property were so much fun for the family. The lake is quiet and beautiful. We rowed out to the swim beach and the kids had a great time. Lots of different restaurants around with the little towns. Great hiking and waterfalls to view. Host was very welcoming and great with communication.

  • Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Our family, including 14 yr. old twin girls, had a great time! The Red Cottage had everything we needed - inside and out. We swam, kayaked, rode in the canoe, went for a boat ride and out for dinner. Places to eat and shop were within a 10 minute ride, but the cottage and neighborhood were beautiful and peaceful. We would definitely consider staying there again.

  • Marklyn L.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Beautiful house, the community is awesome. We all enjoyed the variety of activities including swimming , boating and pickleball. Plus the amazing array of museums, art galleries, bakeries and parks that are within easy distance of the house. We also enjoyed the village of. Catskill.

  • Melissa L.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    The owner of this property was fantastic to work with. The home itself was super clean and so quaint. Everything was thought of: kitchen well stocked, games, books and best of all on the lake. We did it all including made use of the kayaks and canoe.what a wonderful family place to stay!

  • Brian B.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2023

    Stayed Sep 9, 2023

    The Red Cottage was the best rental ever. Extremely well stocked with everything and the location was awesome. The canoe and kayaks were the best. Would definitely stay again.

  • Madeleine B.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    Fresh cool breezes, placid lake, wild flowers, mountains - all enjoyed in a very pleasant home.

  • Kathryn S.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 12, 2023

    Nestled in one of many coves on Sleepy Hollow Lake sits the Red Cottage; a comfortable home whose VRBO descriptors are spot on! Quiet and safe, the cottage is an amazingly comfortable home and easily accommodated two families, and Hazel, the family dog. In over ten years of summer lake rentals, we have never encountered such a well stocked kitchen: sugars, flours, wine vinegars, oils, pasta and lots more. The kitchen has sufficient space for two cooks! The dock equipment was as described in the listing. We enjoyed kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding every day. While we didn’t catch fish from the kayaks on the lake, my granddaughter caught two from the dock! (Remember to catch and release!) A private, clean beach is located minutes away, as well as are the pool areas, tennis courts, and a convenient dog park! The owners are very attentive to any concern you may have. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend the Red Cottage. Thank you, K and D, for sharing your delightful home with us.

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$468+
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