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Log Cabin On A Lake With Private Dock & Beach! One Hour from NYC! No Pet Fees!

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Log Cabin on the Lake
Swim Dock
Canoe, Kayak, and Paddle Board provided
Swing Chair
Interiors

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Holmes, NY
  • Place, Lake Dutchess
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Candlewood Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, White Plains, NY (HPN-Westchester County)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin On A Lake With Private Dock & Beach! One Hour from NYC! No Pet Fees!

We are one of VRBO's highest-rated/reviewed properties in the Hudson Valley (and I do not ask for reviews).

Quintessential Hudson Valley, just over an hour north of NYC, charming and peaceful renovated-1950s cabin with private lake dock and beach on beautiful Lake Dutchess. This non-motorboat, quiet, peaceful private lake is the perfect setting for the Fall foliage, Winter snowscapes, Spring blooms, and Summer swimming. Take a canoe ride (provided), fish (PLENTY of bass), a summer dip, or sled in the winter.

Immersed in the woods, this cozy log cabin is a perfect mix of rural/rustic charm and updated, modern appeal. Recently gut-renovated, the cabin has an open living room with skylights, huge windows to the lake, and a retro fireplace. Three small bedrooms branch off the living room, two rooms with a queen-size bed each, and one with a bunk bed (kids only). One updated, white bathroom with shower. The kitchen comes fully equipped with new appliances and opens up to the dining room, which has a wall of windows to the lake. From there, you can exit onto the top deck of the house for the grill or relax on the patio furniture, or the porch swing on the lower deck. The house is built on a huge rock which is also great to lay on during the summers, or head down to the lake dock (just a few footsteps away), and hang out there, take a swim, or grab the canoe or paddle board.

Additional amenities provided include AC/Heating system, Wireless WiFi, fishing poles, canoe, kayak, paddleboard (summer) , firelogs (winter), high thread-count sheets, cotton towels, Beekman 1802 Toiletries, outdoor gas grill, washer/dryer, Apple TV with streaming accounts, and most kitchen needs.

The location of the house is perfect. Though quietly nestled in the woods surrounded by nature, it is a mile or two from Interstate-84 which takes you straight to Beacon, Cold Spring, or Kent, CT in 20 minutes. Metro North's Southeast station on the Harlem Line is 10 minutes away so a commute to NYC is very convenient for guests who need to come and go.

The area attractions include great hiking at Wonder Lake, Nuclear Lake (part of the iconic Appalachian Trail), Beacon Reservoir, and Breakneck Ridge (named by Newsweek as one of the 10 Best Hiking Trails in the Country). And great biking on the state-wide Empire Trail, minutes from the cabin!

We are centrally located to some quintessential Hudson Valley towns. Beacon, right on the Hudson River with amazing shops and restaurants, is home to the world-renowned DIA Art Museum. Other nearby Hudson Valley towns worthy of a visit include Cold Spring, Pawling, and Kent (CT).

There is also Splashdown Beach, a water park 15 minutes away. During the winter, besides the frozen lake and beautiful snow-covered surroundings, there is Thunder Ridge Ski Resort 10 minutes away. The Autumn is amazing with the colorful fall foliage every which way and festivals abound. Go apple-picking at the beautiful Fishkill Farms, only ten minutes away. And of course Spring starts us into summer with the snow melting and the leaves and flowers blooming!

Please note, we do not rent to anyone under the age of 25, and have a 4 adult maximum (6 person max, if at least two children are included), as the bunk beds are for children only. This is a peaceful lake community. If you and your guests tend to be on the loud, partying side, this is NOT the house/lake for you.

IMPORTANT!!! During the Winter and early Spring months, four-wheel/all-wheel drive is highly recommended to access the cabin. If there is ice/snow, though it is plowed, you can still get stuck on the final road to the cabin.

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About the area

Holmes

Located in Holmes, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Thunder Ridge Ski Resort and Centennial Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fishkill Farms and SplashDown Beach. Ives Concert Park and Richter Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Holmes, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Dutchess - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Candlewood Lake - 30 min drive - 38.3 km
  • United States Military Academy - 45 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Bear Mountain State Park - 46 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - 54 min drive - 75.3 km

Getting around

  • Southeast Station - 15 min drive
  • Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sauro's Town Square Pizza Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Karen's Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gappy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Putnam County Transit Facility - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 198 reviews
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10/10

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Location

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage on a serene lake close to nice hiking trails , and pet friendly :-)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of my go 2 fishing spots , great host , gorgeous location and lake. I have been staying here for a few years now and love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful—super cozy and clean cabin with comfortable beds, big windows overlooking beautiful woods and lake, great fireplace. Peaceful location off of dirt road, but also close to a great grocery store and restaurants. Had a perfect family weekend here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away. Absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clair T.

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

Perfect cabin on the lake!

Wonderful place to rest and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great stay!

From arrival to departure our stay was perfect. Very cozy house with great outdoor amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

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

Amazing stay!

A sweet little cabin on a quiet lake was exactly what I was looking for. My overall experience was absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 57 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great Cabin

Perfect little cabin in the woods. Kids had a blast fishing and going on canoe/kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George y.

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

Relaxing

If you need a relaxing few days in the winter, very good place. Great views and quiet is the key.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine C.

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

Very cozy house

We loved the house, it was very quiet, the view of the lake was beautiful (even though it was rainy and cloudy). The decoration was really nice and it felt super cozy. The host was also very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great cabin.

Very nice property on the water. Great owner. Easy to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Cozy lake cabin

Loved our stay at this cozy lake cabin! It had everything we needed to fish and have fun on the lake and cook our meals. Very clean and comfortable would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Amazing view and home

We loved the view, the home, and the snow! It was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dara R.

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

Exactly what we needed

The cabin is nestled in a wooded area and the bay window views of the lake while relaxing in front of the fireplace ablaze was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

A wonderful weekend getaway!

There’s something special about this cabin. Cozy, serene, easy. What a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Beautiful lakeside retreat

This property is exactly what we were looking for… quiet, cozy, and clean with a full complement of water toys and easy access to the dock. Love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Lake cabin

Really cool spot by the lake. Loves the cabin and fishing, boating and swimming. The owner was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anushka S.

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

A pleasant relaxing stay

We can’t say enough good things about this place! The cabin was homey but modern and had a great view. It was the perfect get away from the busy city. The fireplace is super cool. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Great Relaxing Lakeside Getaway

This lakeside retreat is a peaceful, serene sanctuary. We absolutely loved our time here. The views are so gorgeous and the lake was incredible for swimming and kayaking. We will definitely stay here again. Jason was an awesome host also. So easy to deal with and left us lots of helpful tips for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSE S.

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

Round 2

2nd time staying this spring /fall Lovely, bass fishing was awesome! Great lake that dutchess!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Cabin in the woods

Beautiful property! Very quaint, quiet, and gorgeous views. The fishing was a blast! Exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Great find!

My family spent a week in this beautiful, cozy lake house. We loved swimming in the lake, fishing and canoeing plus exploring the area. Jason is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Such a relaxing stay

This cabin is amazing! We really enjoyed how quiet it was and how it was just steps from the lake, where we enjoyed fishing (10 bass caught!), swimming, and canoeing. Tons of great local hiking and restaurants and Jason was the perfect host. Highly recommend. We’ll certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The online reviews and the accuracy of what was advertise pretty spot on. Well stocked, I underestimated the towels provided part lol. We were able to extend our stay since lucky for is there was availability to extend the stay. So cozy, pictures doesn’t really do justice, but the atmosphere was amazing. We had a relaxed enjoyable vacation my children enjoyed it every moment they could. The peace and tranquility, the hammock to porch swing, I mean it was a perfect retreat for our family. Jasons a lovely host, and the property is well maintained, I have ZERO complaints. Thank you Jason,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Happy Lake

What a great long weekend we had! Being on the lake, looking at the lake, bbq-ing with a view of the lake - it was all lake, all the time, which is exactly what we wanted. Plus we got perfect weather. Cabin is adorable and beds are comfortable, too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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