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Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Valatie, NY
  • Place, Kinderhook Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University at Albany
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Colonie Center Mall
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!!

Hello again repeat and new guests! Thank you for a very enjoyable 2024. All of you were great! We are looking forward to another relaxing season and know you are too! Our cottage is offered to those guests who are looking to relax & enjoy peace & quiet. NO LOUD MUSIC or parties! (Which is not allowed) C Yes, we have Wi - Fi so you can do your computer work while being safe and enjoy the beautiful sunset & other views from inside the cottage, indoor or outdoor porch. We are offering our lovely cottage to those who want to relax and enjoy life from May 1st thru November 15th. The docks and outside deck re stained.
To be fair to all our guests, weekly rentals are from Friday - Friday ( Thank you ) Our cottage is right on beautiful Kinderhook lake. Walk down the porch & the lake is 10' away right off lawn & The Empire State Trail is only 200' away for those who like to bike walk or both and see beautiful scenery including pastures, streams horses and horse farms!
There are kayaks for your use or bring your own kayaks canoes or boats & tie them up to one of the two docks. Fishing is great and you could fish off the dock, porch or front lawn if you wanted to! The house has 2 ac units and a forced hot air heater. There is no better way to relax then to have dinner or just a few cold ones and enjoy the view of the lake. BBQ, table with umbrella, seating for 6 & lounges on outside deck. Also has inside porch with dining table, couch, tv & ac. Less than 2 hrs. from NYC about 45 minutes from Albany, Monticello, so everything is close. It is all ready for a week or weekend getaway with your family & friends, (Just bring your own linens, 1 queen & 1 double bed) or a romantic weekend getaway for u & your special someone. It has a full kitchen, complete with 4 burner stove, oven, full size refrigerator, microwave, all needed cookware, dinner plates for 6, utensils & even a new coffee maker. It sleeps 4 comfortably with 2 bedrooms. It has a full bath with a shower. The Hudson River Rail Trail is nearby!! So come and relax and enjoy. Thank you in advance for looking. Just a heads up to our guests that the lake gets lowered around October 15th so fishing, kayaking and swimming will not be available. Don't worry the views are still beautiful and you can still see the water. Thank you again, John

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 599846vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Valatie

Located in Valatie, this cottage is on a lake. James Vanderpoel House and Shaker Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Funplex Fun Park and Omi International Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Valatie, NY

What's nearby

  • Kinderhook Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • MVP Arena - 30 min drive - 37.8 km
  • University at Albany - 36 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Colonie Center Mall - 39 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Tanglewood Music Center - 44 min drive - 54.6 km

Getting around

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station - 27 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!!?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!! on 20 Jul, 2026 start from S$349, 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 Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heaven Can't Wait, On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake!! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Kinderhook Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Valatie Free Library and Valatie Family Care. James Vanderpoel House and Kinderhook Cemetery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

Everything was great

Everything was great and as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
hi Chris and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to hear from you again, John
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very easy to get to from the kids house
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2025
Hi David, I am glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you again. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Great Spot!

Nothing beats spending time between the lake and the empire state trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2024
Hi Nicole, glad you enjoyed your stay. Enjoy your winter, be safe and hope to hear from you again next year. John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray Anne S.

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

Location, location, location!

Perfect location. Breathtaking lake views. The sunsets are the best.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful pet- friendly rental! We drove from NC to stay on the lake and were very happy with this cute little cottage. Comfortable inside with great views outside. Overall a great space for entertaining family and friends or just chilling out for a bit. And our lab enjoyed herself too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Hi Again Jennifer, I am so happy you, your family and lab enjoyed your stay. Thank you for leaving our cottage as clean as you found it. Hope to hear from you again, John
Archival

8/10 Good

Gina R.

Lake Front Rental

We had a wonderful long weekend getaway - The place was clean, weather was perfect, we enjoyed some wonderful sunsets and would love to go back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Hi Gina, glad you enjoyed your stay & thank you for the little gifts you left. Thank you for offering to take care of the broken umbrella issue caused by the wind. As we discussed it was no big deal and we took care of it. Thank you again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

A perfect 3 day stay

The property was very clean, comfortable and perfectly situated on the lake. The owner, John, was great to deal with and made check in and everything else very easy. The neighbors are great also. I totally enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2020
Hi Daniel, glad you enjoyed our cottage so much. Like most you were the perfect guest and we hope to hear from you again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY ANN M.

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

Stress free.

Lake was beautiful and was relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

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

Perfect little lake house

Home our mother's 83rd birthday party cookout at the lake house with a few family members and it was a great day. Everyone loved the house. We enjoyed the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec, 2024
Hi Jeanne, glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. Thank you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

crystal A.

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

What a amazing cute lake front house. I will be staying again!!

Beautiful house right in the lake. Quiet — peaceful — so relaxing watching the sunset at night, or enjoying a nice cup of coffee on the deck in the morning while watching all the activity of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2022
Hi Crystal, glad you had a relaxing stay and thank you for treating our cottage as if it were yours. Hope to hear from you soon,John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine K.

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

Nice Relaxing Break from the World

My dad and uncle stayed for a long weekend and enjoyed themselves tremendously. Beautiful view and wonderful little cottage. Thank you John for a wonderful stay. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Hi Jeannie, glad your dad got the break you said he deserved. I still can not believe how clean they left the cottage ( Especially for 2 guys. Lol) Looking foward to hearing from you again. Hopefully next time you can enjoy it with your parents. Thank you again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Great quiet spot

Such a nice place for our family to spend quality time together. We didn’t even mind the rain. John is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2021
Hi Laurie, glad you enjoyed stay even though mother nature wasn't nice to you. Lol. Hope to hear from you next year. Thank you again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Stacation destiny

We just needed to get away but stay local. The cabin was perfect for us and our senior dog. Peaceful and quiet. I will be going back there again. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Hi Jill, thank you again and glad you enjoyed your cottage. Looking forward to hearing bac from yo next year, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Great location and stay!

We are a family with 3 small children and this was a perfect space for us! It was very clean and well put together and had everything we needed! Communication all the way through was great and made the process very easy! I would highly recommend and we would definitely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2023
Hi Tiffany, thank you for the nice review. I am so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay. Hope to hear from you again. Thank you again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wernher T.

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

Great place. Calm and relaxing.

It was just the getaway that we needed. Very chill place away from suburbs. Great view of the sunset. Everything you'll need besides linens is there. Will recomend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Perfect Vacation spot!

Clean and very comfortable cottage at the water's edge. We had a great time kayaking, enjoying the deck and watching the wildlife, visiting Hudson and Chatham and taking walks. Thanks, John!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Hi Janet, glad you enjoyed stay and it was relaxing for you.Thank you for leaving our cottage so clean. Hope to hear from you again next year. Thank you again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne A.

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

Wonderful Lake House!

My family (husband, 2 kids 6&8 and I) really really enjoyed this lake house. It was perfect for our vacation. The kayaks were fun! The house was clean and all that we needed. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2020
Hi Corrine and thank you for the nice review. Glad it worked out well and you and your family had so much fun.It is amazing how lucky with most of our guests being like you and your family. Looking foward to hearing from you next year. Thank you again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Great getaway

My mom and I did a midweek stay. We had a nice time, very relaxing. The place is clean and right near the lake. We would go back again. The owner was easy to work with and the house had the perfect set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2020
Hi Andrea, Glad you and your mom enjoyed your stay. I am so lucky to have guests like yourself who treated my cottage like it was yours. Thank you again, john
Verified

8/10 Good

Peggy S.

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

Love the sunsets!

Very quiet and relaxing. Enjoyed using the kayaks. The sunsets really are incredible! Great communication from John.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2022
Peggy, glad you enjoyed your stay,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Wonderful time

Easy in, easy out.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2022
Hi Wendy, glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the 5 star review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

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

Lakeviee

Relaxing and enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2020
HI Ray, glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne A.

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

Great week!

This was our second stay at John’s cabin. We had a wonderful time. Everything was great! Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2021
Hi Corrinne, it's so nice getting repeat guests like yourself, and your family. Hope to see you again next year. Thanks again, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Perfect!

Very comfortable and clean cottage that had everything we needed. Two of us old friends had an awesome time, enjoying the cottage, the lake and gorgeous surroundings. It was hard to leave!😎😎
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2022
Hi Janet, glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. We have been blessed to have such kind and considerate guests like yourself stay with us. Hope to hear back from you next year, John
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY ANN M.

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

Breathtaking sunsets from your deck.

Property right on the lake. Peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Beautiful View

Enjoyed a long weekend with beautiful view of Kinderhook lake. Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed. John was a great host and returned call quickly when I had questions! Will definitely return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2024
Hi Jane, glad you enjoyed your stay. We definitely are blessed to have such kind and considerate guests like yourself. Have a safe winter and looking forward to hearing from you next year. Thank you again, John

About the host

Hosted by John

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I have been working hard for the past 40 yrs & wanted a place to relax with my family & friends. Every time we go there we never want to leave & hope you feel the same way too. It is the perfect place to relax, enjoy the quiet, water and beautiful sunsets.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this great location for a quick getaway from lifes everyday headaches. It is very quiet & close to many attractions. We & you will love the beautiful all day & night views of the lake. So come relax & forget your worries & problems at Heaven Cant Wait On Beautiful Kinderhook Lake

What makes this property unique

Very peaceful yet close too many attractions. 200' from the new Empire State Trail!!

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