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Cottage at Copake Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Hillsdale, NY

Place, Copake Lake
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Taconic State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Place, Catamount Ski Area
‪18 min drive‬
Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Cottage at Copake Lake

Charming , newly renovated cottage wIth AC and dock on Copake Lake. Bring your boat to your private dock and boat launch. Enjoy this 2 bedroom (king & 2 twin beds)1 bath nestled in the woods with a short walk to the Lake. Cozy fireplace plus an outdoor fire pit for those chilly nights. Cottage is fully stocked for your convenience. Barbecue grill and picnic table for when you feel like grilling and enjoying your meal outside. Ideal place to be all year round. Lots of activities to be had on Copake Lake. Have cocktails on your dock and watch the beautiful sunsets. If you are a skier, snowboarder, etc we’re convenient to Catamount, Butternut, Windham and Hunter. Minutes away from Copake Country Club for a delicious meal or a round of golf. Take a scenic drive through the Berkshires. This is a place you’ll want to revisit time and time again.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Small dogs w/prior approval from owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside is allowed

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hillsdale

Located in Hillsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Ancram Opera House and The Stissing Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Undermountain Golf Course and Catamount Aerial Adventure Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Copake Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Taconic State Park - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
Catamount Aerial Adventure Park - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
Catamount Ski Area - 18 min drive - 20.3 km
Lake Taghkanic State Park - 20 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

Hudson Station - 31 min drive
Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stewart's Shops - ‬13 min drive
‪Martindale Chief Diner - ‬13 min drive
‪North Star - ‬12 min drive
‪Four Brothers Pizza Inn - ‬13 min drive
‪Camp Waubeeka Family Campground - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage at Copake Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cottage at Copake Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage at Copake Lake?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cottage at Copake Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Copake Lake and Mosquito Island. Copake Town Hall and New Forge State Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

2 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

Well maintained property that included everything we needed for an enjoyable stay including wood for the fire pit. As a bonus the fishing off the dock associated with the property was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith V.

9 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet , peaceful !

Super clean and comfortable . Nice access to Copake Lake. Perfect getaway !

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

F Candy L.

15 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us! Lovely house in a quiet wooded area close to a beautiful lake and private dock. The house offers many amenities and is well-stocked with kitchen and bathroom and living items and supplies. Very comfortable, well-maintained, meticulously clean - spotless! Great location for many athletic, cultural, and culinary activities. Hosts were very accessible and helpful. We spent a wonderful week here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia H.

23 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Had to go to Taconic state park to swim. Never would have rented if we knew access to.lake was so bad fir swimming.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage!

We had great relaxing stay. The host was very responsive to any questions i had

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Kate S.

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

We enjoyed our stay tremendously. The beds are comfortable and the dock on the lake was lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay!

House was very clean and cozy. Has everything you need and we were very comfortable. Really peaceful location. Short walk to dock where they have paddle board, kayak and seating. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place at Cooke lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

23 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage in a quiet neighborhood

The whole family loved our stay! Beautiful location, perfect quiet cottage, the fireplace in the living room every night was just what we needed! It was so peaceful looking through the large windows in the dining room during dinner and coffee in the morning. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Virginia

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This was our third or fourth stay in this lovely home. It is so comfortable and cozy. We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

House was immaculate. Owners were fantastic. They have thought of everything you might need and more. Can't wait to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

4 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

This cottage is so clean and nice. We made a fire every night with the wood they supplied and it was so comfy and cozy. The host made the process so easy and it was so quiet with deer visiting us daily.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

20 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

july 4th weekend

place was very nice,everything needed was there,short walk to lake,golfcourse short drive.was do much rain but who can control the weather.i will possibly visit again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene R.

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot!

We rented this property for overflow family guests of our daughters weekend. The host Ellen is so responsive and has created a perfect, relaxing place for a getaway or place for extra guests. She has beautifully decorated every room and provides everything you need for your stay. I highly recommend this property and we will definitely book again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M., Auburn

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hillsdale Weekend

This is our 2nd visit to this property. We love the location, great fire pit, colorful leaves and lots of deer. We visited Bash Bish Falls and the local brewery was awesome. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. We had a very relaxing weekend and look forward to returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property!

The house was beautiful inside - it was immaculate and the details were thoughtful and comfortable. The king bed was super comfortable. Everything was perfect. This is such an unassuming house. It was really lovely, and we enjoyed our stay very much. I will definitely plan to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

What an amazing property this was to stay in. Plenty of space but felt cosy. It was cold and snowy when we stayed so couldn’t take advantage of the proximity of the lake, but did get to use the fireplace. Cottage is isolated enough to feel like we were well away from the city but close enough to where we wanted to visit. Close to Bash Bish falls, Rodger’s Book Barn, Coopers Daughter and, of course, the supermarket and Stewart’s. Will definitely book again for our next trip

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene A.

1 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Clean and Comfy

My family of 3 stayed at Ellen’s house for a long weekend to go skiing at Catamount. The house was very clean and cozy. The mountain was less than 20 minutes away, and we were able to drive back and forth to ski easily. Ellen was very responsive and pleasant to communicate with. We hope to return next season.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

We had a wonderful time at the cottage - spent a lot of time swimming in the lake, cooked a few delicious meals, built a fire in the fire pit. The beds were comfy and the house was clean. One word of warning - beware the deep gully on the right side of the road in front of the house. We arrived in the dark and one of our group, when trying to back up after overshooting the driveway, lodged a rear wheel in the gully. We needed a tow truck to get it out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne m.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Quiet Reprieve

A very quiet, relaxful few days. Well needed. Definitely too short. The house itself was situated in a wooded area, with a few houses nearby. Occasional local traffic to and from our section of the lake/dock. Beautiful views and easy access from the dock. At the end of the lake away from any faster noisier boats. The house was clean and comfortable. Could have used a second comfortable chair on the.enclosed porch/dining area for reading, with a view. A very pleasant, enjoyable visit. Would definitely return. Anne Mahaney

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Roberta T.

23 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location

An unattractive part of Copake Lake

We were hoping for a vacation that included lounging by the lake, swimming, and kayaking. We were able to kayak, but the lake access was a narrow aluminum dock that smelled unpleasant. There were a lot of boats around which also made it unpleasant to contemplate swimming. Copake lake is quite beautiful overall but this corner was frankly depressing . The house was clean and comfortable enough except for a shower that definitely needs a new shower head! Very simple but certainly acceptable for the price. We chose the house because not much was available that accepted pets. We will not be going back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy f.

13 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

3 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 star across the board

There's so many good things we could say...the home and grounds were impacable. Ellen had everything you could possibly want or need. The area is beautiful and relaxing...white tail deer paradise! All the neighbors were friendly and welcoming.We rented a pontoon boat less than 5 minutes away and enjoyed a full day on the lake with our dog. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We have enjoyed several stays in this wonderful cottage…usually in the winter. We were so delighted sitting on the porch in the evenings listening to the chorus of frogs by the lake. Absolutely enchanting! Ellen is a wonderful hostess. The cottage is immaculate and well stocked. Hopefully we will visit this cozy cottage again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother/daughter getaway

We had a lovely stay! The house was all updated, well decorated and so clean. The master bedroom was very spacious with lots of windows facing the woods for privacy and a really comfortable king bed. We enjoyed sitting by the dock in the Adirondack chairs as well as sitting at night around the fire pit at the house. The furniture in the house was well maintained and the kitchen was well equipped. We had great cell reception and wifi worked well too! I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

12 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Copake lake

Place was cute perfect,deer thru yard every evening, walks were great,quite and peaceful. The bass fishing great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ellen McHale

We’ve been in the area for 50 plus years.

Why they chose this property

Great setup and conveniently located.

What makes this property unique

Lake rights
Private dock
Quiet
Close to NYC

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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Cottage at Copake Lake

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We should mention

About the area

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Enjoyable Stay

Richard S.

10/10 Excellent

Keith V.

Quiet , peaceful !

Keith V.

10/10 Excellent

F Candy L.

F Candy L.

6/10 Okay

Julia H.

Julia H.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Great cottage!

Joyce F.

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Kate S.

Lovely

Mary-Kate S.

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Incredible stay!

Emily C.

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

Perfect cottage in a quiet neighborhood

Rick F.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Virginia

Home away from home

Melissa C.

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

Great time!

Deb L.

8/10 Good