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Sunny house on Lake Oscawana

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Summer glory
Dining room into living room
Walls of windows
Living room
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Putnam Valley, NY
  • Oscawana Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Michie Stadium
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • United States Military Academy
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kids' Room

4 Single Beds

Lower Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Sauna Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

The Grotto

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny house on Lake Oscawana

Lovely year round house on the shores of Lake Oscawana in Putnam County, just 1h 15m from NYC, and very close to Fahnestock State Park for stunning hikes. The views and tranquility are wonderful, and the house is very cosy.

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sauna, dock, lake front, 3 walls of windows, fully stocked kitchen (everything you could want pots and utensils-wise, plus spices and everything), big deck, and use of 2 paddleboards, 1 kayak, 1 canoe. It is a sunny delight, very quiet and beautiful.

Entering from street level, the dining room, living room, kitchen and deck are all accessible with no stairs. There is one King bedroom (en suite) and one Queen with another bathroom upstairs; downstairs there is a Queen and a family room with two Twins and two Trundles.

Property manager

Gaby Darbyshire

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Beautiful lakefront property 60 minutes from NYC.

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Microwave
Beautiful lakefront property 60 minutes from NYC.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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)
Additional cleaning fee $250
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Putnam Valley

Located in Putnam Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Putnam County Golf Course and Mohansic Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Stonecrop Gardens and Manitoga The Russel Wright Design Center. Travelling with kids? Consider SplashDown Beach, or check out an event or a game at Christl Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Putnam Valley, NY

What's nearby

  • Oscawana Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bear Mountain State Park - 29 min drive - 27.4 km
  • West Point Museum - 31 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Michie Stadium - 34 min drive - 29.6 km
  • United States Military Academy - 35 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Peekskill - 18 min drive
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Holy Smoke Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Putnam Valley Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪J V Bagels - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jv Hot Bagels II - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny house on Lake Oscawana pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Sunny house on Lake Oscawana?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny house on Lake Oscawana?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny house on Lake Oscawana located?

This family-friendly Putnam Valley holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Oscawana Lake and Clarence Fahnestock State Park. Willow Ridge Farm is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn C.

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

Gorgeous views

Beautiful home, comfy beds, beautiful fall color, great location, great kayaking, many amenities. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Reunion-NY!!

Beautiful lake house with our beautiful family!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Loved our stay

Beautiful location right on a lake. A bit of a drive on windy back roads to most attractions, but the house made it totally worth it. Lots of extras, like sauna, fire pit, water toys…gabby was a wonderful host.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Awesome lake house getaway

We had a wonderful time at this very special property! The lake house was an incredibly beautiful place with the perfect amount of space indoor and out!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marty S.

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

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Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

A relaxing getaway

This was our family's second trip to this lovely property. It is an ideal location for spending time together inside, outside and on the water. The deck off the kitchen at this house is one of my favorite places to be in the world!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ian F., Tiburon

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

Beautiful, lakeside retreat

Spacious, comfortable and quiet property. Gaby is a very responsive and helpful owner
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Wonderful stay.

Everything was great at this wonderful house. The setting is beautiful with great views of the lake from the living room(almost 180 degrees). Very comfortable and convenient. Instructions very comprehensive and helpful. We plan to be back to be able to share the pleasure with family members.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra e., NY, USA

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

Gaby's House

It is a lovely comfortable home on Lake Oscawana. After three summers there we are beginning to think of it as 'our summer place' although, of course, it is Gaby's place, and she is a delight to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Tranquil experience

Great house, unbeatable location. Living area had panoramic views of the lake which was beautiful throughout the day. Plenty of sleeping options and well equipped kitchen. Paddleboards and kayak were a great add -on. Will definately be back!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., New York, NY

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

Relaxing getaway on Oscawana Lake

The house was right on the lake with a beautiful back yard and boat house. The house was well stocked with any kitchen utensil or basic supply you might need. Just about every room had a beautiful view of the lake. The surrounding area was very quiet and relaxing. Only a 1 hour drive from NYC. The owner was easy to work with and very accommodating.
Stayed 35 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ilon W.

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

Peace and tranquility

We had a lovely stay at this lakeside property. There were minor issues that popped up, but Gaby was able to address them promptly. The kitchen is well stocked, the couch comfortable. We got the peaceful escape we were looking for and are happy with the getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

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

Good fishing

Gaby was very good with communication. We had a couple snags related to weather and she was helpful with solutions. The downstairs bedrooms run a little hot and stuffy as the AC is only upstairs, however, this should not be an issue at most times, we just happened to be there during a heat wave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saryn G.

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

Vacation perfection

This is a lovely place to stay for a vacation. The house is gorgeous: beautifully decorated with lots of windows and space. The light-filled kitchen is stocked with literally everything you could possibly need. The deck with a wisteria trellis overlooking the lake is divine. The house is located on a quiet cove off the main lake, providing a really serene and peaceful place to relax and appreciate the symphony provided by the frogs and crickets. We hope to come again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Return to NY for my nieces wedding

Upon arriving at Gaby’s beautiful lakeside home we were overwhelmed by the views of Oscawana Lake. The accommodations were superb with cozy beds , spacious living quarters, well appointed kitchen and interesting decor and collection of books. Gaby was very attentive and accommodating to our needs . I would highly recommend this home to large families who enjoy the beauty of upstate NY while being only one hour from NYC Thanks Gaby !!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P., Manhattan

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

Putnam Valley Sanctuary

Our hostess Gabrielle was gracious & tentive to Our needs The entire property is amazing...acres & acres of lush green marshland & forest.The lake was so much fun to swim in.The house has kayaks & paddle board for our use.The entire house was spacious with bathrms for each bedrm.The property was sunny & bright each day.The well designed kitchen is a chef's paradise !!.All in all we were quite satisfied with the layout.If we needed assistance Gaby was a phone call away.We extended our stay it was so lovely.....I highly recommend this location for peace...solitude and just to gather with loved ones.A place one will never forget !!....Kudo's to Gaby....We thank you & shall return one day ... Best
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great, Relaxing house

This was a perfect place for us. There were 10 of us and we had plenty of space. The trundle beds under the the 2 twins made for a great bunk room for our 4 boys. We ate many of our meals on the beautiful back porch. We hiked on the AT, took the train into NYC several days, and went to a football game at West Point. Gabby was a great host and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this peaceful, relaxing home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Serene Home on Lovely Lake

Gaby is a very responsive and helpful host! The house has everything you need and is very comfortable. It was a very relaxing vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Cute home with an Amazing view

We stayed here for my nephew’s West Point graduation weekend. House is very cute, had plenty of beds for 8 to sleep comfortably. It does have a few quirks.. there are 4 bathrooms which is amazing, had a little issue with water pressure and drainage but it got straightened out. I would advise not all showering same time but to break it up some in evening and some in morning. Everything else was wonderful! Plenty of seating, plenty of towels, kitchen ware, etc. would rent again! Amazing views!!!! Clean and cute accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Beautiful setting and lovely house

It is a beautiful house located near a small lake with a nice outdoor area. It is comfortable with all the amenities you need. We had a relaxing trip and would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Excellent lakeside stay

We had a great time at Gaby's house. She was very responsive and gave good advice about the area. The bedrooms are large, as is the living area, with great views of the lake. Wifi was strong, and the neighborhood is about 15 minutes from shopping. Great variety of books and games too. The 5 of us enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Spacious house on a lovely property

Beautiful retreat for a perfect fall weekend. Kids, grandparents and everyone in between had a wonderful time! The house is clean and functional with very comfortable beds, would definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Quiet lake-front retreat

Everyone enjoyed their stay. The property has lovely views of the lake and is a well-maintained and comfortable retreat. The interiors are warm and welcoming and Gaby is a lovely host.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

nancy r.

Lovely spot to gather with friends

We all really enjoyed our stay. What a wonderful view of such a serene spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

We had a wonderful stay at this lake front property.

This property is a perfect place to stay to enjoy the lake, West Point and a visiting New York City. We used the north Hudson train to visit the city which the terminal at Garrison is a short drive. Our primary purpose for the visit was to visit our Cadet at West Point for BEAST march back and A day. The location is less than a forty minute drive to West Point Gate and it provided a great place for our Cadet to rest, paddle board on the lake and enjoy some home cooked meals. The kitchen was fully stocked and the view from the deck and living room is beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Gaby Darbyshire

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I'm a Brit who moved to the States in 1999 and never left, although I spend a fair amount of time in Europe still. I work in the media industry.

Why they chose this property

I've been coming to Lake Oscawana with friends for years, and was looking for a house up here for at least 5 years. They don't come up too often, so when I heard that Cayuga Road was for sale, I dropped everything and ran up to see it before it went on the market. I fell in love with it, and put in an offer immediately after seeing it.

The house has an incredibly good vibe, so says everyone who comes to stay. It is just a lovely, happy house. Apparently Babe Ruth used to get his hair cut in the front bedroom of the house, which in the 1920s was the barber's place.

What makes this property unique

The views are stunning: it looks across the water to a nature reserve. It's a lovely community, and Cold Spring, which is charming, is a mere 16 minutes away. Amazing hiking, access to the Hudson River, and fun on the lake: what's not to love? Oh, and the claw foot tub in the stone bathroom? That's my favourite room in the house! ;-)

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