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Lake front home in Hancock

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View from the deck
Deck with a ladder to the water
Front of the house
Side of the house
Brand new sitting area with fire pit

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hancock, NY
  • West Branch Delaware River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hancock Riverpark
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Animal Adventure Park
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Sidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake front home in Hancock

Come get away from it all in our lake front home. Modern kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, washer and dryer, fireplace. Right off to Rt 17. Close to French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Camp and French Woods Enrichment Center. Lounge on a large deck leading up to a quiet lake. Silver Lake is perfect for water sports, swimming or fishing. Delaware river is just a few miles away. Spend your evenings on the deck roasting marshmallows in our gas fire pit.
Plenty of space for the whole family with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room and open floor plan. New this year, both bathrooms are fully remodeled. Wash the day away in an outdoor shower.

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Property manager

Elaine and Jason Woodlee

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping, cigar use or illegal drug use of any kind.
We do not guarantee that gas tanks for the grill and fire pit will be full. Propane exchange is renters responsibility
If check out instructions are not followed, additional cleaning fees will be assessed

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hancock Golf Course and Hancock Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center and Michigan Hill State Forest. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Hancock, NY

What's nearby

  • West Branch Delaware River - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hancock Riverpark - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Shehawken Lake - 30 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Animal Adventure Park - 44 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Elk Mountain Ski Area - 59 min drive - 57.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Butterfields Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪BC Pizza & More - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pheasant Tail Tavern - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake front home in Hancock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake front home in Hancock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake front home in Hancock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake front home in Hancock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from West Branch Delaware River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Deposit Historical Museum and Warner Field. Hancock Town Hall and Hancock Hounds Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dixie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lake house

House needed deep clean inside and maintenance outside. We loved the house and location and enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G., Brooklyn, NY

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

Fantastic location by the lake

We really enjoyed our stay on Silver Lake. The house was great— the deck was wonderful. Evenings roasting s’mores at the fire pit. Great amenities. The house was sparkling clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

A terrific place to stay!

My college roommates and I gather each year in this area of New York to spend some time together. This was our first stay at this property after several years at another location (not VRBO) that had fallen on hard times. The house was very well equipped, with linens and towels supllied. BTW, the towels were top quality! We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jean B.

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

Family vacation

House is right on Silver Lake, which is very small and peaceful. Perfect for fishing and kayaking. Everything is available for both. The house leads out to a huge deck right on the water. Great for a relaxing stay away from the stress of every day life.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Our Silver Lake visit the week of July 21 2018

This was our first visit to this area of NY. We enjoyed our week on Silver Lake. This home came fully stocked so no need to bring along the towels, sheets, kitchen or laundry products. There are a couple of grocery stores that are approximately a 10 minute drive away. They are a bit more expensive so you may want to bring groceries from home or plan to drive to the Walmart near Binghamton. The home is right on the lake so we enjoyed fishing from the dock and from the kayak. There is a "resident" snapping turtle who would swim by daily and check us out. Although we didn't swim, the neighbors report he swims away when you go in the water. We also enjoyed the deer, eagles, wild turkeys and other wildlife that we spotted along the lake and during our travels. This home is very comfortable and a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing time away. We didn't get to enjoy the propane fueled fire pit since we had a rainy week but it was awesome to just sit on the deck and watch the clouds go by and enjoy the views of the lake. We were happy to have found this rental and would recommend it! As a side note, we have Verizon cell phone service and found our service was intermittent around this entire area. So if you rely on your phone as a GPS, you may want to print out directions just in case you run into a similar situation. Also, make sure to check out the Hancock reservoir nearby-absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily S.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

great deck!

Pros: The deck is amazing, including the accessories on it - fancy grill, gas fire pit, amazing patio furniture. There were so many water toys - 5 kayaks, fun inflatables, water guns, fishing rods and tackle. There are lots of fish in the lake - we caught two even though we are super inexperienced. The neighborhood is great for running and biking, especially with kids. The property owners were super responsive and helpful, answering all of our questions within minutes via the VRBO app. Cons: The house is in need of some general maintenance and fixture updates. The ceiling fans made abnormally loud noises which were too much for my kids, and it was roasting hot without them on, which made for unpleasant sleeping conditions. This place was described as being quiet, but there were lots of motorsports going on around us all week, including jet skis and ATVs. Note for parents of young kids: I always like to add notes for those traveling with toddlers. This place has two working bathtubs and a washer/dryer, which was really amazing. The kids' room has a trundle underneath the bunk bed if your toddler isn't ready for the bottom bunk yet. However, the ladder to the top bunk is not removable, so if you have a climber (like mine), you will have to think about supervision. We solved this by the toddler sleeping with my husband in the first-floor queen, while I slept in the bunk room with my 7yo, which was fine, just less romantic than we had hoped for. The ceiling fan is partially over the top bunk, so it could smack an unsuspecting child in the head. The stairs could be blocked by a simple baby gate (I think - our toddler is past that stage). If you go in the winter, the fireplace is big and would need an enormous gate to block it off, but you could just not use it. The living room has these ottoman-box things that are not sturdy enough for toddlers to climb on, despite being the perfect height to tempt them, which was frustrating for all of us. On the plus side, the screen doors have twist-latches so you can keep your toddler in the house while still letting the breeze in. The deck is just how it looks in the pics - open right to the water. We solved this by putting a life vest on our toddler every time she was on the deck, but it was still a little nerve-wracking. Overall, I'd probably say this is a 3-star house for toddlers. I've stayed in worse, but would definitely recommend this for older kids who can swim independently.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful lake vacation

Pros-amazing deck space, caught fish every single day, plenty of floats canoes and kayaks, several days we did not see another soul until noon so if you like peace and quiet this is a great spot, very remote and small peaceful lake, great one mile loop to walk around every day, owners very communicative and prompt, several very sharp knives in the kitchen. Cons-downstairs bedroom so small there's absolutely nowhere to even put suitcases and the bed is smack dab up against the wall, there's no air conditioning and even though people will tell you you don't need it up there trust us, you do. It was over 80° in the house even when we kept the shades drawn during the day. So if you like it cool in the evening when you sleep bring a portable air conditioner or lots of fans because it is very warm and humid. If you don't like the idea of having to drive quite a distance to get to grocery stores, breweries, shopping districts... You may want to look for a lake that is not quite as remote as this one. If you plan on cooking while you're there, make sure you bring your own seasonings and a couple of decent pans to cook with, the kitchen is stocked but very basic and old scratched up pans and only salt and pepper in the cabinet, every single night someone around the lake was lighting off fireworks, sometimes as late as 10:15 at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property and Responsive Hosts

The hosts were great, and the property was very nice! They have a ton of kayaks and an amazing deck. The only complaint is that the owners have a dog, but didn’t list that on their listing. We had to de-fur the couches so that I could sit on them (I’m allergic to cats and dogs). Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

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

Wonderful Spot & atmosphere

We rented this house for a mini getaway and it was perfect. The location was great, the deck lead out to the lake and we throughly enjoyed fishing and going out n the kayaks and canoe that was provided. The weather was great and on our side, we all enjoyed our time and look forward to possibly renting here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan C., Huntingdon Valley PA

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

Right on the lake

We had a long weekend in late October 2020 to get away. Loved the large deck - it was warm on the day we arrived and spent the entire evening on the deck. The rest of the weekend was cold so we enjoyed the lake view from in front of the fireplace. It was perfect, relaxing weekend. Would love to come back in warmer weather and enjoy the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Relaxation

The place was in a beautiful location. We relaxed and fished the entire time we were there. We caught some nice blue gill and perch off the dock. The lake was just steps from the deck which was a major plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Great vacation getaway on Lake

We had a great time at Elaine and Jason's place. It was the perfect weekend with family. The deck and private lake made this whole trip perfect. The beds were very comfortable, the house clean and lots of things provided by home owners. We just loved sitting on the deck looking at the lake, fishing and kayaking. We really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Nichol R.

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

excellent lakeside getaway!

really great lakeside house! we had a group of 6 and definitely had plenty of room. lake access is super easy with the two dock areas, and there are plenty of kayaks and floats available to use. the deck area is even bigger than it looks in the pictures which was awesome, and the firepit is super nice to sit around at night. overall really excellent place to stay - would definitely come again!

10/10 Excellent

F W.

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

Love it

The lake is beautiful. The deck is very close to the house and right on the lake. You can fish and boat. The area is also perfect for road biking. The neighborhood is extremely kid friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V., Patchogue NY USA

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

I'd recommend this place without a doubt

Had really enjoyed my stay there. The view of the lake was breathtaking day or night. I also like being able to use their outdoor equipment. The house was very welcoming and I felt very comfortable being there.

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Wonderful rental

We had a wonderful time. Owner responded to all emails and texts immediately. The house was spotless and the lake was beautiful. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

CATHY F., Louisburg, NC

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

Great Location!

Overall we had an excellent stay at Silver Lake. The mountain view, lake, and decks were amazing. Numerous chairs, kayaks, fishing poles, etc kept us entertained. Cottage could use an interior paint job and thorough cleaning (closets - drawers - etc), but I will admit I'm picky. :-) Kitchenware could be better -- but honestly to be expected at a rental property. Beds were very comfortable, linens were nice. Had a great stay, would recommend and would love to stay again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

geri f.

just what we were looking for...

Relaxing, comfortable time with friends in a lovely home with a fabulous deck and lake. End of summer fireworks were the frosting on the cake. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Great Lake and Amazing View

My wife children and I had an amazing time at the lake house. The house was spotless and has every amenity that you could ever need when renting a house. The owners were very accommodating and were willing to do anything to make our stay pleasant and enjoyable. The dock was by far the best dock on the entire lake, with wonderful views and multiple levels for cooking/eating and docking the canoes and paddle boats. There were also many extra's that you never find when renting a waterfront property such as multiple canoes and small rafts that you can use free of charge while you are there, as well as life preservers, and multiple flotation devices such as noodles and blow up rafts/inner-tubes. I would highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to get away and simply relax on the lake. The community was very quiet and everyone kept to themselves allowing my family to simply enjoy the water and do nothing but relax. There are also two towns within 5-10 minutes driving distance that has everything you could possibly need, restaurants/grocery store and liquor store as well as a pizza delivery place that will come right to your doorstep. We will definitely be renting from Elaine again. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen H., Groton

Perfect lakefront location

I have to begin by stating that Elaine was very responsive and accommodating throughout the booking process and our actual stay. Her home is inviting with plenty of natural light and lake views from just about every window of the house. The expansive deck/dock is built directly from the home to the water. There is plenty of comfortable, well-maintained outdoor furniture, a large gas grill, and a gas fire pit. My 3 daughters ages 7, 12, and 13 found the kids kayaks were a fabulous plus!! My husband and I were able to join them on the lake in the canoe and the adult kayak each day. Life jackets and paddles are clean and stored neatly in the shed. There are other homes on the lake, only about half of which were occupied during our stay. I should note that the people we came in brief contact with were friendly, waving and exchanging pleasantries. That being said, the location still feels quiet and secluded. We brought our floats from home (although there were plenty inflated in the shed) and spent lots of time swimming and relaxing in the water. We also had our fishing rods with us, and caught an array of decent sized sunfish, a few bass and the occasional small trout. The kitchen is well stocked and the bathrooms clean. Bed linens and bath towels are provided as well. Groceries are just 15 minutes away in Hancock Village. I cannot wait to book Elaine and Jason's home again for a longer stay next summer!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Excellent Vacation

We had a great family vacation at the house: 3 kids aged 6 and 5 and 4 adults. The house was clean, kitchen stocked with plates/cookware and clean linens. We spent all day by the lake and lit a fire every night to make smores. Small lake community, isolated in the Catskills. Peaceful, beautiful lake. Rental process was easy and straightforward.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Best 4th of July ever!

Great family vacation We had such an amazing time at the house. The property was really easy to find and the view was amazing. The house was really clean and it has everything you need, its home away from home. The best part of the vacation was waking up in the morning and having breakfest right on the deck overlooking the beautiful lake, and enjoying the quietness of the mountains. The house has a great fire pit which we spent most of our nitghs making smores and enjoying each other's companies. My 3 year old had a great time playing on the deck and fishing. Thanks to Elaine and Jason for making everything so easy throughout the whole rental process. We will definitely be back.

About the host

Hosted by Elaine and Jason Woodlee

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Why they chose this property

We were renting a small cottage in the area while visiting our daughter in French Woods. We came upon this house while taking a walk. The rest is history :-)

What makes this property unique

Modern and spacious house in a quiet community right on a beautiful lake. The house has all the comforts of home as it is built for year around living. It truly takes you "away from it all". We found no better place to run away to and recharge.

Languages:

English