Peaceful & Quiet Lakeside Home

Relax with the whole family at our peaceful place located just 60 miles north of New York City in Holmes, New York. Soak in our hot tub, play pool on our 9-foot table, cook a gourmet meal in our fully stocked kitchen, or just relax on the screened-in porch, around the fire pit, or in front of the wood burning fireplace. Spectacular hiking trails are nearby in all directions, and cultural attractions, great food and entertainment abound in the numerous local Hudson Valley towns. The space The top floor features the Master suite with a king size bed, ceiling fan, shower and spacious walk-in closet. The main floor features two bedrooms, one with a queen bed, one with a king bed, ceiling fans and a separate full bathroom including a combined tub and shower. Around the wood-burning fireplace you’ll enjoy seating for at least six on two long leather couches and a recliner. The 65-inch cable-connected TV doubles as a sound system, and includes Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO, Spotify, and more. Feel free to enjoy any of the numerous games in the living room, including Chess, Backgammon, Scrabble, Mahjong, Go, Giant Jenga, Mancala, Bananagrams, Farkel, Anomia, and many more. High speed WiFi is available throughout the property. Nestled between the living room and the kitchen, the pool table overlooks the lake, and can be converted to a dining table that seats up to 12 people. The kitchen features a five-burner gas stove, two convection ovens, a three-rack dishwasher, and everything a gourmet chef might need. There’s a large pantry, four stools around the kitchen island, a foldaway high chair, a convenient half bathroom nearby, with an additional refrigerator in the attached two-car garage. There's also an electric smoker with a variety of wood chips. Out the back door between the kitchen and pool table is a spacious wooden deck with a large gas grill and outdoor seating area. There’s also a large screened in porch with additional seating and a dining table under a ceiling fan—a perfect place to relax before or after your active day. Downstairs you’ll find a ping pong table and exercise equipment including an elliptical machine, a weight bench, dumbbells, battle ropes, slam balls, kettle bells, exercise mats and more. There’s also a laundry room with a full size washer and dryer, and a half bathroom. Step out of the back of the basement, and you’ll find an eight-foot square chess and checkers board next to the cedar hot tub. Nearby are several Adirondack chairs perfect for relaxing around the wood burning fire pit. Lake activities in the warmer months include swimming, floating, fishing, kayaking, row boating and sunbathing. Winter activities include ice fishing, skating, snowshoeing and skiing. No motors are allowed on the lake, which keeps the water clean and makes the geese and swans the loudest noises you’re likely to hear. PLEASE NOTE THAT QUIET HOURS ON LAKE DUTCHESS ARE FROM 9 PM TO 9 AM. We do not rent to anyone under the age of 28, and have a 6 adult maximum. This is a peaceful lake community. PARTIES/LOUD GATHERINGS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Also—please plan on using our kayaks, paddle boards and row boat, rather than bringing your own. Outside watercraft are not permitted on Lake Dutchess in order to prevent contamination and/or invasive species from watercraft that have been in other bodies of water. Thank you for your understanding. Guest access About a week before you arrive, you'll receive a PDF with full information on the house, how to enter, WiFi information, etc.