Luxe Lakefront Retreat! Kayaks/HotTub/Fire Pit
Entire chalet in Athens, New York
- 10 guests
- 4 bedrooms
- 7 beds
- 3 baths
Hosted by Kim
- 1 year hosting
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In Athens, on Sleepy Hollow Lake
On a quiet cove of Sleepy Hollow Lake, with Hudson's shops and restaurants a short drive away
Private dock with water toys
Kayaks, paddle boards, a canoe, and a water trampoline launch from a private dock on the lake
Spotless home, attentive host
Guests highlight how clean and well-stocked the home is, with many praising host Kim by name
Perched upon a serene cove of Sleepy Hollow Lake, we invite you to escape the daily grind and unwind at the @GrayOwlLodge. Find us first at thegrayowllodge dot com! Our spacious 4 bed, 3 bath home (sleeps 10) offers breathtaking lake views from almost every room. Experience lake life with our kayaks, paddle boards, canoe & water trampoline, all available from our private dock. Sit back & relax on our wraparound deck, hang by the water in our private cabana, or unwind in our hot tub!
The space
If you're interested in booking, we ask that you please reach out directly before submitting your request to discuss our house rules. Our contact info is on our website thegrayowllodge dot com or you can find us @GrayOwlLodge!
Lakefront Views with Breathtaking Sunsets:
From the moment you enter our home you'll be greeted by floor to ceiling lake front views of the southernmost cove of Sleepy Hollow Lake. Drop off your things in the large mudroom with plenty of hooks and shoe trays to store your outdoor gear. Walk into the great room with cathedral ceilings with windows offering breathtaking views of our lakefront space. The open floor plan allows families and friends to seamlessly gather in the living room, kitchen and dining banquette.
Spacious Kitchen with Plenty of Seating:
The kitchen has a 10 foot island with seating for up to 5 people while the banquette can seat up to 12 with benches along each wall and 4 chairs around the other sides. The kitchen has a walk in chef's pantry that is stocked with numerous appliances, including: a toaster oven/air fryer, filtered water cooler, mini fridge for wine/drinks, nugget ice machine, slow cooker and blender. The kitchen is stocked with all the essentials to cook up a delicious meal, including a full pan set, cutting boards, cutlery, silverware, serving platters, electric oven range, stove, and Ninja coffee maker (compatible with pods and drip).
Open Living Space with Indoor Fireplace: The open floor plan allows our living room to flow into the dining room and the kitchen. Guests can spread out among these various rooms and still be together in this open space. Enjoy a cozy fire, whether it’s warm or cold out, with our Terraflame gel fueled fireplace- a much safer alternative to a traditional wood burning fireplace, while still offering the same warm effect and crackling wood sound!
Double Sliding Doors Lead to Wraparound Deck: The living room has double sliding doors on either side of the room that open to a full wraparound porch with seating overlooking the lakefront space. There is also an outdoor grill and grill tools available for your use.
Entertainment for Days- Smart TV, Games, Puzzles:
The living room has a 72" smart television with a Firestick available for guests to login to their streaming services. In the coffee table and tv console you'll find board games like Scrabble, Connect Four, Catchphrase, and more as well as multiple puzzles and puzzle mat for you to enjoy during your stay. And even more games can be found in the closet in the upstairs loft space!
Primary Bedroom with Private Deck Entrance & Seating:
Our primary bedroom is on the main floor with an en suite bathroom that also is accessible from the living space. This bedroom offers a King size bed, dresser, television, closet and its own private balcony entrance via sliding glass doors that open to a breakfast nook outside.
Loft Space with More Games, Views & Neon Sign:
On the second level, you will find a loft space that overlooks the lower level and also offers more lakefront views from above. Check out the closet for more games and don't leave before taking a selfie in front of the giant neon "Stay Awhile" sign on the wall. This is a great space to find some peace and quiet to get some work done, take a nap, or gather round for a family board game.
Guest Room with Reading Nook:
Two guest bedrooms can be found on this floor. The first guest room offers a Queen size bed with a reading nook, giant dresser with plenty of room for your belongings, and large closet space.
Guest Room with 2 Double Bunk Beds & Teepee:
The second guest room offers two built in bunk beds, each being a full size bed with plenty of room to stretch out. This is a great room to sleep extra friends or children, and even has a life size teepee for kids to play in throughout their stay.
Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower:
There is a shared bathroom on this level as well with double sinks and a full bathtub/shower.
Lower Level Bedroom with Lakefront Views:
If you walk down the stairs from the main level, you'll find our lower level guest room which offers another Queen size bed and some of the best lake front views in the house. This room also has it's own private full bathroom across the hall, which is also where you can find a washer and dryer available for use throughout your stay.
Lower Level Game Room & Bar:
Downstairs you can enjoy a cold drink at our built in bar, complete with 2 TVs so you don't miss a game! If you'd rather play games in person, enjoy a friendly round of shuffle puck on our 14' shuffle board table next to the bar.
Bathrooms Stocked with Essentials :
All 3 full bathrooms in our home include all the essentials you will need throughout your stay, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes (in case you forget yours!), toothpaste, and a hair dryer & straightening iron in each room.
Unwind in the Hot Tub:
Enjoy a relaxing soak in our 4 person jet stream hot tub, located on the lower deck overlooking the lake.
Roast S'mores at the Fire Pit:
When you step outside into the backyard, you'll find our fire pit area with Adirondack chairs for all your guests, situated next to our pebble beach and lakefront cabana.
Lakefront Cabana with Additional Deck Seating:
In the cabana you'll find a futon couch, fridge, and beach towels available for your use. The front window opens up to a bar table that can be accessed from either side of the window with plenty of stool seating.
Waterfront Massages Available:
We can connect you with a local masseuse who can be hired to provide lakefront massages in our private cabana space. What could be better than a massage with a view?!
Water Toys for All Ages:
On our pebble beach, you'll have access to our 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a canoe that can seat up to 3, and a water trampoline that is fun for all ages!
There's something here for everyone, however you prefer to enjoy the lake. Whether it's taking a boat out on the lake, unwinding in the hot tub, relaxing on the pebble beach, reading a book on the couch in the cabana, or having a cold drink at the bar... pick your pleasure and enjoy your stay at the Gray Owl Lodge!
Plenty of Amenities Available within the SHL Resort Community:
The SHL Resort community also offers many amenities for your enjoyment during your stay, including 2 pools (one just a few minutes away), tennis/pickleball courts, basketball courts, a swimming beach, and 2 playgrounds. Guest wristbands will be made available to you during your stay.
Close Proximity to Tons of Attractions:
We're just a short drive away from the charming towns of Athens, Hudson, Catskill & Coxsackie and all they have to offer- from shopping to restaurants, there is so much to do while you are here!
Close to So Many Skiing Resorts!
And In the winter months, there are so many nearby options for skiing- we're 35 mins to Windham, 40 mins to Hunter, 45 mins to Catamount, and 1 hour to Belleayre.
After booking with us, you'll be sent a digital guidebook with tons of info about our property as well as all of our favorite recommendations for spots you won't want to miss during your stay!
We can't wait to host you!
*Primary guest must be 25 or older to book.
Guest access
Guests have access to all parts of the home, including: the home itself and everything inside it, the front and backyard, the fire pit, the lakefront cabana, the hammock, the private dock, and all the water crafts, including the canoe, kayaks, paddle boards, and water trampoline.
Other things to note
After booking, you will be sent a custom digital guidebook full of details about our home and surrounding area.
The space
If you're interested in booking, we ask that you please reach out directly before submitting your request to discuss our house rules. Our contact info is on our website thegrayowllodge dot com or you can find us @GrayOwlLodge!
Lakefront Views with Breathtaking Sunsets:
From the moment you enter our home you'll be greeted by floor to ceiling lake front views of the southernmost cove of Sleepy Hollow Lake. Drop off your things in the large mudroom with plenty of hooks and shoe trays to store your outdoor gear. Walk into the great room with cathedral ceilings with windows offering breathtaking views of our lakefront space. The open floor plan allows families and friends to seamlessly gather in the living room, kitchen and dining banquette.
Spacious Kitchen with Plenty of Seating:
The kitchen has a 10 foot island with seating for up to 5 people while the banquette can seat up to 12 with benches along each wall and 4 chairs around the other sides. The kitchen has a walk in chef's pantry that is stocked with numerous appliances, including: a toaster oven/air fryer, filtered water cooler, mini fridge for wine/drinks, nugget ice machine, slow cooker and blender. The kitchen is stocked with all the essentials to cook up a delicious meal, including a full pan set, cutting boards, cutlery, silverware, serving platters, electric oven range, stove, and Ninja coffee maker (compatible with pods and drip).
Open Living Space with Indoor Fireplace: The open floor plan allows our living room to flow into the dining room and the kitchen. Guests can spread out among these various rooms and still be together in this open space. Enjoy a cozy fire, whether it’s warm or cold out, with our Terraflame gel fueled fireplace- a much safer alternative to a traditional wood burning fireplace, while still offering the same warm effect and crackling wood sound!
Double Sliding Doors Lead to Wraparound Deck: The living room has double sliding doors on either side of the room that open to a full wraparound porch with seating overlooking the lakefront space. There is also an outdoor grill and grill tools available for your use.
Entertainment for Days- Smart TV, Games, Puzzles:
The living room has a 72" smart television with a Firestick available for guests to login to their streaming services. In the coffee table and tv console you'll find board games like Scrabble, Connect Four, Catchphrase, and more as well as multiple puzzles and puzzle mat for you to enjoy during your stay. And even more games can be found in the closet in the upstairs loft space!
Primary Bedroom with Private Deck Entrance & Seating:
Our primary bedroom is on the main floor with an en suite bathroom that also is accessible from the living space. This bedroom offers a King size bed, dresser, television, closet and its own private balcony entrance via sliding glass doors that open to a breakfast nook outside.
Loft Space with More Games, Views & Neon Sign:
On the second level, you will find a loft space that overlooks the lower level and also offers more lakefront views from above. Check out the closet for more games and don't leave before taking a selfie in front of the giant neon "Stay Awhile" sign on the wall. This is a great space to find some peace and quiet to get some work done, take a nap, or gather round for a family board game.
Guest Room with Reading Nook:
Two guest bedrooms can be found on this floor. The first guest room offers a Queen size bed with a reading nook, giant dresser with plenty of room for your belongings, and large closet space.
Guest Room with 2 Double Bunk Beds & Teepee:
The second guest room offers two built in bunk beds, each being a full size bed with plenty of room to stretch out. This is a great room to sleep extra friends or children, and even has a life size teepee for kids to play in throughout their stay.
Full Bathroom with Tub/Shower:
There is a shared bathroom on this level as well with double sinks and a full bathtub/shower.
Lower Level Bedroom with Lakefront Views:
If you walk down the stairs from the main level, you'll find our lower level guest room which offers another Queen size bed and some of the best lake front views in the house. This room also has it's own private full bathroom across the hall, which is also where you can find a washer and dryer available for use throughout your stay.
Lower Level Game Room & Bar:
Downstairs you can enjoy a cold drink at our built in bar, complete with 2 TVs so you don't miss a game! If you'd rather play games in person, enjoy a friendly round of shuffle puck on our 14' shuffle board table next to the bar.
Bathrooms Stocked with Essentials :
All 3 full bathrooms in our home include all the essentials you will need throughout your stay, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes (in case you forget yours!), toothpaste, and a hair dryer & straightening iron in each room.
Unwind in the Hot Tub:
Enjoy a relaxing soak in our 4 person jet stream hot tub, located on the lower deck overlooking the lake.
Roast S'mores at the Fire Pit:
When you step outside into the backyard, you'll find our fire pit area with Adirondack chairs for all your guests, situated next to our pebble beach and lakefront cabana.
Lakefront Cabana with Additional Deck Seating:
In the cabana you'll find a futon couch, fridge, and beach towels available for your use. The front window opens up to a bar table that can be accessed from either side of the window with plenty of stool seating.
Waterfront Massages Available:
We can connect you with a local masseuse who can be hired to provide lakefront massages in our private cabana space. What could be better than a massage with a view?!
Water Toys for All Ages:
On our pebble beach, you'll have access to our 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a canoe that can seat up to 3, and a water trampoline that is fun for all ages!
There's something here for everyone, however you prefer to enjoy the lake. Whether it's taking a boat out on the lake, unwinding in the hot tub, relaxing on the pebble beach, reading a book on the couch in the cabana, or having a cold drink at the bar... pick your pleasure and enjoy your stay at the Gray Owl Lodge!
Plenty of Amenities Available within the SHL Resort Community:
The SHL Resort community also offers many amenities for your enjoyment during your stay, including 2 pools (one just a few minutes away), tennis/pickleball courts, basketball courts, a swimming beach, and 2 playgrounds. Guest wristbands will be made available to you during your stay.
Close Proximity to Tons of Attractions:
We're just a short drive away from the charming towns of Athens, Hudson, Catskill & Coxsackie and all they have to offer- from shopping to restaurants, there is so much to do while you are here!
Close to So Many Skiing Resorts!
And In the winter months, there are so many nearby options for skiing- we're 35 mins to Windham, 40 mins to Hunter, 45 mins to Catamount, and 1 hour to Belleayre.
After booking with us, you'll be sent a digital guidebook with tons of info about our property as well as all of our favorite recommendations for spots you won't want to miss during your stay!
We can't wait to host you!
*Primary guest must be 25 or older to book.
Guest access
Guests have access to all parts of the home, including: the home itself and everything inside it, the front and backyard, the fire pit, the lakefront cabana, the hammock, the private dock, and all the water crafts, including the canoe, kayaks, paddle boards, and water trampoline.
Other things to note
After booking, you will be sent a custom digital guidebook full of details about our home and surrounding area.
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Shared beach access
Kitchen
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Free driveway parking on premises – 5 spaces
Hot tub
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Where you’ll be
Athens, New York, United States
Neighborhood highlights
Located in the private community of Sleepy Hollow Lake in Athens, NY. We are minutes away from downtown Athens, 10 minutes from the neighboring towns of Catskill and Coxsackie, and just 20 minutes from the bustling downtown neighborhood of Hudson, NY. Hudson is a premiere, must-see destination while visiting the Hudson Valley, known for its rich history, thriving arts and culture scene, and charming downtown area. offering a mix of antique shops, art galleries, unique boutiques, trendy bars and breweries, and variety of amazing restaurants, all within a walkable city center.
Meet your host
My work: Practice Manager
I spend too much time: Reading psychological thriller books!
My husband & I built our home away from home, the Gray Owl Lodge, from scratch. It started with a plot of land & over the course of 3 years have crafted our dream home for our family of 4 (2 kids) & we are excited to finally be able to share it with guests! We have meticulously planned every detail of this home to create a peaceful oasis- a place to get away from the daily grind and unwind- with breathtaking views of our serene lakefront space.
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