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Drift House: Lakefront, Dock, Fire Pit & Views

Drift House: Lakefront, Dock, Fire Pit & Views

Athens, New York4.50 (2)
3 bedrooms · 4 beds · 3 bathrooms · Sleeps 6
CabinEV Charger

Where you’ll sleep

King
Default bedroom 1
2x Twin
Bedroom 2
Queen
Bedroom 1

Your serene lakefront escape with private dock and endless outdoor fun.

  • –Private lake access with included kayaks and paddleboards for endless water fun.
  • –Multiple outdoor spaces including a wraparound deck, fire pit, and private dock with lake views.
  • –Dedicated indoor entertainment and workout areas, perfect for families and groups.

Drift House is a cozy 3 bed, 3 bath lakefront chalet. Upstairs holds an open living and dining area and bedrooms; downstairs, a tv lounge, play area, and workout space opens to the patio. Outdoor spaces include the wraparound deck, terraced yard, fire pit, Adirondack seating, and a private dock w...

About this property

Drift House is a cozy 3 bed, 3 bath lakefront chalet. Upstairs holds an open living and dining area and bedrooms; downstairs, a tv lounge, play area, and workout space opens to the patio.

Outdoor spaces include the wraparound deck, terraced yard, fire pit, Adirondack seating, and a private dock with kayaks and paddle boards. Hop on a kayak and explore the lake, or enjoy the beaches and amenities of the lake community

Nearby Towns: Athens (9mins), Catskill (16mins), Hudson (22mins) Windham (45mins)

Drift House is a three bedroom, three bath chalet set on a waterfront location on the shore of Sleepy Hollow Lake. The home sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms. A wraparound deck is just one of the amazing outdoor living spaces. This home is a lakefront escape, where you’ll want to spend as much time outdoors as inside.

The main floor features an open concept living and dining area with a TV and a comfortable lounge for gathering after a day on the lake. All three bedrooms sit on this level: the primary bedroom offers a king bed, the second bedroom a queen bed, and the third two twin beds, well suited to kids or additional guests. Two full bathrooms round out the floor, one with a tub/shower combo and one with a standing shower.

Downstairs, a large playroom and entertainment room gives the group room to spread out, with a second TV, a dedicated kids' play area, yoga mats, and workout equipment. There is another large full bathroom on this level with a walk in shower. Sliding doors open straight onto the patio, keeping indoor and outdoor space connected.

The real draw at Drift House is the lake and the outdoors. The wraparound deck is complete with a propane fire pit, grill, and plenty of seating for morning coffee or evening drinks looking out over the water. On the ground level, the terraced property steps down toward the lake in stages. Just off the house, a fire pit and outdoor seating area set the scene for evening gatherings. A path leads down to a row of Adirondack chairs overlooking the water, and continues on to the private dock and floating dock below, where kayaks and paddleboards are ready to launch and the swimming is easy. A separate mini trail branches off to a small, sheltered cove, protected from the rest of the lake.

The Sleepy Hollow Lake community has amenities of its own, and guests are welcome to utilize them. The primary draw is the 324 acre lake, but the marina, tennis courts, and swimming beaches offer more fun to explore with your group. The river town of Athens is just minutes away and Hudson, Catskill, and the Catskill Mountains are all within easy reach for dining, antiquing, hiking, and skiing.

The area

Drift House sits inside Sleepy Hollow Lake, a private 324 acre lake community in the Catskills' Greene County, with a marina, tennis courts, and swimming beaches close by. The Village of Athens is minutes away, with river views along the Hudson and a walkable Main Street. Enjoy the view with an excellent dinner at The Stewart House. Just across the river, Hudson draws visitors for its mile long stretch of antique shops and galleries on Warren Street, plus acclaimed restaurants such Feast & Floret, Quinnie's, Cafe Mutton, and Ambos to name a few. Catskill and Coxsackie add more nearby dining, cafes, and shops. Visit Casa Susanna for an unforgettable meal, or catch a movie at Community theater. For time beyond the water, the Catskill Mountains rise just to the west with hiking trails, waterfalls, and ski areas including Windham and Hunter, making Drift House a strong home base for exploring the region in any season.

Drift House is about 2.5 hours from New York City and guests can travel around by car as it is a rural area with limited public transportation. The main routes to access the town are the New York State Thruway (I-87) or the Taconic to 9N.

In the winter, we recommend a car with four-wheel drive that can handle the snow and gravel roads.

Notes from your host

There is no central AC in the home, but window units throughout to keep cool.

The 4th bedroom with bunk beds is available upon request and must be approved in advance

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4.5★ · 2 reviews
★★★★★

“Beautiful place, I think it was actually a little nicer then the pictures showed. Very peaceful and the deck offered a great view. The fire-pit in the evenings was very nice. Extremely kid friendly lots of space and things for our little guy to do. It was a little cold so we didn’t use the kayaks but they were easily accessible and on a nice day would be lovely.”

Guest · Oct 2026

★★★★★

“The house is beautiful & our time on the lake was fantastic. It was great to have so many kayaks and paddle boards. Communication with the host was a bit challenging (I had to reach out to ask for the lock code and house manual, could not get an answer to if we could arrange an early check in or about availability of life jackets, they sent us to the HOA office upon arrival for unclear reasons, an ammenity band was missing, etc). This seems like a new rental with some logistics to work out, but the house itself was great & we had a fun time.”

Allison · Aug 2026

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