Location: Kinderhook Lake, Berkshires, Capital, Saratoga, New York, USA (Near Tanglewood, Saratoga, the Catskills & Lake George.)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 6)
Stunning,air conditioned, upscale cottage with 75 feet of lakefront property and a Landlord who lives to make you as comfortable as possible. Lovely Kinderhook Lake, a wonderful 375 acre lake, is as good for swimming as it is for fishing. The Native Americans called this lake "Great Fish Lake" and today it still yields, among others, Walleye, Northern Pike, Perch, and Bass. A private road leads onto our well maintained property which has been family owned for three generations.
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Please read the "activities" section to read about just a few of the Fall activities available to you in Columbia County this beautiful Autumn Season.Following the Fall is Winter of course with it's share of fun and challenging activities. Ski Brodie, Jiminy Peak, Catamount all are within an easy drive from the house for a full day of downhill, Cross-Country, Snowboarding and more!The fun begins early at Jiminy with Mountain Adventure Park open now on weekends, 11 am - 6 pm. Fall Festival is coming Columbus Day weekend!
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The original cottage named "The Doll House" was razed in 2007 and a new Craftsman type Bungalow was constructed in 2009. The new home consists of 2200 square feet containing a gourmet kitchen, and ample closet space on all floors.The views from almost everywhere in this home, designed by a popular local architect, are spectacular and the room planning was well conceived...there is even a laundry room in the basement with a small window and a TV .... including a spot to place the ironing board upright and leave it that way if you care to! There is an extra "bonus" area in the basement available for an additional rental charge. Sofa bed, loveseat, television, plus a lovely 3/4 bathroom, 4 large windows and separate entrance define this lower level.
The kitchen with great views of the lake, features the most up to date conveniences and small peninsula with 2 stools for watching sailboats glide by during your lunch. There is a large desk area in the kitchen to work on your computer away from the noise of the rest of the house, but within view of a small TV and that lovely North end lake view again. The Guest Bedroom on this floor, with Queen bed and on-wall flat panel TV is 12+ by 12 feet with an ample closet and views of the back field and birch tree behind the house. The full bathroom across the hall features a window, pedestal sink, and full sized bathtub/shower combination. These 2 rooms are located off the entrance hallway and with the glass pocket door at the end of this hallway closed, it will afford complete privacy for the sleepyheads on this main floor. The living room commands panoramic views of the North to South orientation of the lake which my returning clients have come to know and love. Now that view however, has been enlarged and improved with an Andersen Frenchwood Glider extending 12 feet across the West elevation with help from additional fixed doors. Turning the corner towards the North elevation are 3 very large windows. At the opposite end there is a wall of stone punctuated by a propane fueled fireplace and 2 small windows. All windows in the house are able to be covered using fashionable Bali top down/bottom up cellular shades and in the Living Room the expansive "wall of glass" can become a warm, cozy place by closing the floor to ceiling Bali "Vertiglides" provided.Most windows are also covered by a second window treatment to add to the warmth and character of the home.
Upstairs you will find a comfortable Library with built-in bookshelves and a private entrance into the shared Master Bath. The Master Bath has a separate stall shower and views of the lake that will encourage you to linger!, along with a soaking tub and wall mounted TV. The adjoining Master Bedroom contains his and hers 6 foot closets with an electric fireplace in between! The Master, measuring 15'5" by almost 14 overlooks the entire lake with 3 large windows including a Palladian in the center. One more small room upstairs is a sitting room facing south which could serve as a third bedroom when/if necessary. Otherwise it will make for a quiet retreat to read or take a much needed nap.
There is a gorgeous stone patio with dining table and chairs directly off the Living Room that overlooks the lake. Stairs that lead down to the water's edge take you to a deck where there is additional furniture for swimming,relaxation and lake enjoyment.
Close proximity to Tanglewood; Saratoga; SPAC; Hunter Mountain, Brody, Jimmney Peak; Lenox and Lee, Mass clothing outlets; Catskill Mountains attractions, many summer stock theaters and Lake George. You can visit President Martin Van Buren's house and Norman Rockwell's Museum in the same day, return to the lake, enjoy a cookout and one of the most beautiful sunsets ever! Only 2 hours 20 minutes north of New York City.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 2 Queen bedded rooms
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Flexible Rental Plan for weekends: 2 people rent just one floor of house for a reduced rate,OR 1 Guest can rent the walk-out Basement room for as little as $200 per night! Gift Bag preapred for each guest's arrival,Central Air-conditioning, Lovely linens and sheets, Small Boat with motor,several TV's, one with DVD and 1 with VCR, Well equiped Kitchen, Charcoal BBQ, Stereo w/ CD player, Cable TV, No Pets & No Smoking, please
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- The Fall activities are endless: "A Trip To Bountiful Garden and Eating Tour" Sept 12-21 "Festival of Books, A Celebration of Books and Reading".Sept 4-7 and 12-13, 2009; Chili Cook-Off and Riverfront Fest in Hudson Sat Oct 10th, 2009; Many Apple events throughout the County during Sept and October; Pick your own Pumpkins at the countless farm stands, Hayrides abound of both the normal and headless variety! Fall Foliage Horse Ride: $125.00 Saddle up to view the Fall Foliage in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains!Sectacular views on an easy-paced guided trail ride in the Berkshire Mountains. Riders can expect to see an abundance of color and wildlife such as deer, wide turkeys and more.Enjoy a lovely lunch while looking at gorgeous scenery.(3 to 4 hours depending on pace). Country Club Privileges (pool and/or golf) for additional fee, Go-Karting, Miniature Golfing, Skating, Relaxing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Special discounts apply for Service, First Responders & Law Enforcement personnel
$700 for "extended stay" weekends from early Friday to late Sunday!
$1200 per week ($1500 in 2010) Rates are for one family.
****SPECIAL for weekend rentals only**** 1 couple? Rent only one floor! SAVE $$$
Only one person rental? You could rent the walk-out basement for only $200 p/n!
50% Plus $250/week Damage Deposit upon signing. Damage Deposit refundable
after owner evaluation of condition of home and property.Cash or check, please.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Photograph of the new home from the lake - Berkshire Foothills/Kinderhook Lake, NY - New York Cottage House Rental
- Living Room of Doll House showing propane F/P - Berkshire Foothills/Kinderhook Lake, NY - New York Cottage House Rental
- The Gourmet Kitchen of new home complete with cookbook authored by the owner. - Berkshire Foothills/Kinderhook Lake, NY - New York Cottage House Rental
- Master Bath showing glass shower and soaking tub with views of the lake
- A lovely view of Kinderhook Lake taken from the Stone Patio of the Doll House
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #832
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