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Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City!

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Living area
Lakeside Firepit
View from the lake
Terrace/patio
View from parking lot - note, there are a significant amount of steps to house

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Holmes, NY
  • Place, Whaley Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vassar College
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City!

90 minutes from New York City, newly renovated four bedroom log home with beautiful unobstructed views of Whaley Lake provides the perfect escape for a long weekend or vacation. Enjoy the views, kayaking, swimming, boating, ice skating, nearby skiing and fall colors. Enjoy all the lake has to offer with direct access from your own boat house. Spacious deck for entertaining or sunbathing. Two story stone fireplace in the living room, kitchen, first floor bedroom and full bath main floor. 2 upstairs bedrooms joined by a Jack and Jill bathroom. Brand new bedroom with direct lake views and full bath on the ground floor
*Please note - the house is about 60 steps from the parking area, which can be challenging for some. Please call or inquire for more information.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

Holmes

Located in Holmes, this cabin is on the waterfront. Thunder Ridge Ski Resort and Centennial Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wonder Lake State Park and West Mountain State Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Holmes, NY

What's nearby

  • Whaley Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Vassar College - 28 min drive - 36.1 km
  • United States Military Academy - 36 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Culinary Institute of America - 39 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - 40 min drive - 78.4 km

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail - 16 min drive
  • Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barton Orchards Tap Room - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sauro's Town Square Pizza Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gappy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City!?

As of 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City! on 28 Apr 2026 start from £373, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Escape with Gorgeous Views a Short Trip from New York City! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Whaley Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Dutchess. Wonder Lake State Park and Beekman Town Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful - even better than pictured somehow. The view was gorgeous and everything was clean and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Retreat

Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Fantastic Space!

A wonderful gem. Everything you would need for a fantastic getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Felicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful cabin on lake

Except for the treacherous walk down to the house, Especially at night, it was a beautiful place with great views of Whaley Lake. The open floorplan and the log cabin feel was especially welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Lake house retreat

Second time at this location for a college friends weekend getaway. Cozy house with an incredible view. All the amenities at a lake front location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob Q.

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

Wintertime waterfront

Lovely lake cottage, in the quiet of winter, swans and ducks on the lake. We enjoyed both Pawling and Beacon as well as chilling with the great water view and nice area hikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful property, clean, and they use eco friendly products. Owner is very responsive. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana R.

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

Great for New Years stay

It was a very good mini-vacation for us! There were really gorgeous views!!! The table is perfectly placed letting us have an open view of the lake as we eat, and the interior design and lighting sets a comforting ambience. The house has all the amenities you need, would gladly return during summertime to be able to swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia

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

Gorgeous house and views

Really loved the house. The outside is gorgeous. The front room is huge and spacious. The kitchen is a bit small and awkward but it’s functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B C.

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

Exceptional

We spent a wonderful winter weekend on the lake. The cabin is just as described. Gorgeous views. Great amenities. Good vibes all around. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn S.

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

Fun summer weekend

I stayed at this property with five other friends for a long weekend and we had an amazing time! Being able to overlook the lake from the house and spend all day lounging outdoors is just what we needed. The house was clean and spacious, and the owner was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. Highly recommend to anyone looking to take a getaway on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caterina R.

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

Wonderful property

We rented this property for a weekend getaway with our family. Great lake, great house. We loved the view. We will definitely come back! Definitely a little workout to bring your stuff down the steps! But once you are down there its such an amazing time. Owner is super responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Difficult climb

Two of us have mobility problems. The 50 plus irregular steep steps up and down were very challenging to say the least!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E.

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

On Golden Pond

Home overlooks Lake Whaley and offers the opportunity to enjoy the view regardless of weather. Whether from the living room, the elevated deck or at the water level around the fire pit the experience is truly memorable. However anyone with balance problems or other mobility issues should discuss the steps from the parking area down to the house with the landlord.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Whaley Lake Stay

This is a beautiful family home that has a modernized kitchen, bath, and main living space opened up since we last visited four years ago. It is very comfortable. I would only caution that the stairway leading down from the parking area to the house is difficult to navigate. It is steep and uneven; made of rock and concrete. I gather it was intended to take advantage of the natural landscape. There's apple picking, animal petting, and a wonderful place to eat in nearby Pawling. Overall, a lovely experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merry O.

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

Idyllic lakeside getaway

It was the amazing lake view photo that sold us for this rental. It is even more striking in real life. Wonderful cabin with everything you could want for your stay. It is nicely decorated and the updated kitchen and bath were a great addition of modern convenience without detracting from the rustic feel of the place. Loved the large stone fireplace to warm a cold winters‘ night. There is a good variety of restaurants in the area and antique shops. During the last day the heavy snow squalls kept us at the cabin and we loved watching the snow sweep over the lake. This was our first getaway during the winter. This will be a new tradition. Charles made sure everything for our stay was perfect. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Fantastic Home -- Gorgeous Lake Views

We stayed for a College friends weekend getaway. The pictures don't do this home justice. New kitchen and bathrooms. Lake views were amazing. Huge deck overlooking lake with smaller patio with fire pit. The views from inside the house were just as nice with large windows and a giant great room. The owner was easy to work with and attentive to any need. We will be back! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

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

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Exceeded high expectations

Had a reunion with some college friends at the house. It’s just been renovated and the inside is fantastic. Great communication with the owner. Spectacular Lakeside setting. Cannot recommend highly enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Breathtaking panoramic view

It was a little more out of the way then I thought, but had all the comforts of home, including great wifi. Beautiful house with an incredible view of the lake with a fantastic double patio next to the deck. Wished it had a regular coffee maker or keurig, enjoyed the espresso machine but couldn’t find pods anywhere at the stores. We were down for a graduation, wished we could’ve spent more time at this beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

theresa T.

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

Best sun room ever

The home is comfy cozy and warm. The lake front property and views are incredible And the fall foliage was lovely. Gorgeous fireplace. Charles was very helpful responding to my inquiries. We took his restaurant recommendations And enjoyed several of them. Town Pizza delivered and that worked great. The steps counted as exercise. I would recommend Charles’ Whaley lake Home as a lovely vacation escape. I spent hours in the swing relaxing and reading. You can see the lake from the corner of the living room couch. That was great too. Loved the picnic table in the sunroom. Bed was comfy. Pictures do not totally due the home justice. Plus some new furnishings too. You will enjoy your stay and want to come back. Our dog enjoyed looking out sunroom windows too!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRAD B.

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

Perfectly Relaxing - Amazing Views

The family and I stayed at Charles’ lake cabin for five days and had a terrific time. The location is great as far as access to all the Hudson Valley a tractions and even the city. Charles was very responsive to our needs. Thanks for a wonderful and memorable fall foliage family getaway!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

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

An amazing escape

The property was beautiful and a great break away from the city. Very secluded while being accessible to get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dannette L.

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

Charming getaway

A lovely place to ride out the remnants of two hurricanes...very snug and well equiped with games. Kids enjoyed the wildlife and swim toys on the sunny days, and we enjoyed watching the moon rise over the shimmering lake. Our host was very responsive and helpful. A lovely stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pat s.

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

Rustic, lovely and relaxing

Beautiful setting on lake. 2 Kayaks were great, lake is nice and smooth so paddling was fun and relaxing. Parking is at the top and the house is below so there are stone steps leading to house and lake. Charles was helpful when we had questions and the whole process was very easy and simple. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Charles Greenwald

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Hello! My name is Charles Greenwald. I live in New York City and work in the financial services industry. I have a love of the outdoors, and the lake home is one of my favorite places to spend my free-time.

Why they chose this property

I have been spending time at the house my whole life! Going there with my parents as a child, and more recently with friends, my wife and broader family. It represents the perfect getaway from the everyday city life. It is an easy place to be, allowing for a relaxing, carefree, cozy and most of all fun place to escape! There is plenty to do year round for both kids and adults, whether its a swim in the lake, a bbq right outside or going for a great hike right nearby on the Appalachian trail. Send me an email or call at anytime and I will be happy to answer any questions you have. Thanks!

What makes this property unique

I find the house to be a truly unique place to relax. It isn't far from the city but certainly feels like you are. It is a fantastic place to spend time with your friends & family and unwind for a short, or long vacation.

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