Luxurious Lakefront Estate - Pets Welcome! - Town of Tompkins

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Hancock Vacation Rental | 9BR | 4BA | 7,917 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Exterior | Russell Lake Access | Canoe & Kayak | Dock | 250-Acre Property

Living Room 1 | 1st Floor | Wood-Burning Stove

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 25736 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hancock, New York

West Branch Delaware River7 min drive
Hancock Golf Course16 min drive
Hancock Riverpark17 min drive
Sidney, NY (SXY-Sidney Municipal)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

6 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Luxurious Lakefront Estate - Pets Welcome!

Perfect for weddings, retreats, and family reunions, this sprawling 9-bedroom, 4-bathroom home is truly one-of-a-kind. Sitting on the shores of Russell Lake, this private estate in Hancock offers swimming, kayaking, and canoeing against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. After days spent touring distilleries, you'll look forward to playing pool in the sports game room or roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. The property also features 2 fully equipped kitchens, an indoor hot tub, and a sauna.

-- THE PROPERTY --

660 feet of Lake Frontage | Canoe | 1,950 Sq Ft Entertainment Room

Whether you're looking to gather for an occasion or simply take a break from city life, this Hancock home is sure to be the site of many memorable moments.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Bedroom 5: Full Bed | Bedroom 6: Full Bed | Bedroom 7: Queen Bed | Bedroom 8: 2 Twin Bunk Beds, 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 9: Queen Bed, Full Bed, Twin Bed

GAME ROOM: Wet bar, pool table, backgammon table, flat-screen Smart TV
INDOOR LIVING: 3 flat-screen Smart TVs (total), wood-burning stove, hot tub, sauna, 2 dining areas
OUTDOOR LIVING: Lake access, volleyball court, cornhole boards, lawn games, sports equipment, furnished deck, fire pit, picnic area, 250 acres, mountain views, 2 rowboats, 1 canoe & 1 kayak
KITCHENS: 2 fully equipped kitchens, drip coffee makers, breakfast bar, dishwashers, cooking basics
GENERAL: Complimentary linens and towels, free WiFi, family friendly, private, 7,917 sq ft
PARKING: Driveway (20 vehicles), RV/trailer parking permitted

-- THE LOCATION --

RUSSELL LAKE (on-site): Fishing, hiking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, birding
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: C&S Stables (28.1 miles), Elk Mountain Ski Resort (35.7 miles)
LOCAL FAVORITES: Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center (8.1 miles), The Hancock Town Square (8.5 miles), Campton's Art Studio & Gallery (9.0 miles), French Woods Performing Arts Camp (16.9 miles)
BEER/WINE/WHISKEY: Eminence Road Farm Winery (26.2 miles), Prohibition (33.1 miles), Roscoe Beer Co. (34.0 miles), Catskill Brewery (39.0 miles), Catskill Distilling (44.1 miles)
AIRPORTS: New York Stewart Int'l Airport (103.0 miles), Albany International Airport (117.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $75 fee
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- No high school or college groups
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras, around the perimeter, facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kerryville State Forest and Barbour Brook State Forest, while Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center and Capitol Theatre are cultural highlights. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

Hancock, New York

What's nearby

West Branch Delaware River - 7 min drive
Kerryville State Forest - 9 min drive
Hancock Golf Course - 16 min drive
Hancock Riverpark - 17 min drive
Cooperstown All Star Village Fields - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Butterfields Cafe - ‬16 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
‪River Run Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
‪BC Pizza & More - ‬16 min drive
‪China Buffet - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Lakefront Estate - Pets Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Lakefront Estate - Pets Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Lakefront Estate - Pets Welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Lakefront Estate - Pets Welcome! located?

This family-friendly Hancock holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from West Branch Delaware River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center and Hancock Riverpark. Hancock Golf Course and Hancock Golf & Country Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Michael

18 June 2024

Wonderful Escape

Great host, great property, great stay. Secluded, big, well put together and comfortable. Would highly recommend and will 100% be staying again.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

15 Jan 2024

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

Wedding party weekend

Great place for our wedding party weekend. Scott was super accommodating and was an excellent host. Would recommend especially if you plan a small wedding. Just one note the entertainment room is not heated but this did not deter us and was fine even in January.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

phil

15 Nov 2023

Super Place!

We had 17 people staying for a three day rainy weekend and everyone was very pleased with the place. It was large and spacious and everything worked great. Scott was a great host! Would rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

2 Oct 2023

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

4th July weekend

Wonderful, pleasant, enjoyable experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

22 Aug 2023

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Great house and property!!

We loved our stay at this property, the house was fantastic. It easily accomodated all 21 of us, and the hot tub was a huge hit. Rowboats, canoes and a kayak was included with the property and there are even hiking trails. If you have a family reunion like we did or just a large group definitely book this house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH D., holbrook

28 July 2023

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Family reunion

we would like to thank Scott and Ann for letting us enjoy their house for the week. We were a group of 20 (17 adults 3 kids} and we had more then enough space to hang out together. The property is well kept and there is plenty of fish biting in the lake. Firepit was non stop each night, thank you for all the wood supplied. We only had 1 small issue and Scott responded in mere minutes. Perfect for our family reunion.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Christian

7 July 2023

Perfect House for a great weekend!

I went with a group of friends in the winter and we had an incredible time. The hosts were great and the house is beautiful. Would 100% recommend.

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

6 July 2023

Fishing trip

Great place for our group to stay as we fished the west branch of the Delaware. Owners were very responsive and accommodating and the lodge was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!

8/10 Good

Gina T.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

3 Generations for 5 Days

Negatives: 1. Rules for the place are a bit over the top. We were asked to leave it as we found it. Since we paid over $1,000 per day, we feel we should not have been asked to clean before we leave. There was a warning about how to treat the hot tub-rinse off first, no food or drink in it. They would not ne cleaning it while we were there. 2. Also, we were asked to use only the perimeter of the lake during late morning and most of the afternoon due to a kids’ camp making use of the lake to take kids tubing during that time. 3. Finally, ticks were awful, not that the owners can help that. We believe we should have been made aware of these things after we requested to book but before making the actual reservations. Positives: 1. Plenty of room for everyone. 2. 2 kitchens came in handy. 3 The fire pit and volleyball set-up were nice additions if it wasn’t for the ticks. 4. Plenty of towels for everyone even with hot tub usage.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

10 June 2023

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Lake view Lodge

Great place for a group to hang out together and not worry about bothering or being bothered by anyone else. Very private location. Creative how they turned a large stable into a very livable multi bedroom, multi bath place with comfortable family room and kitchen gathering spaces plus a game room with a wet bar. There are a hot tub and dry sauna inside as well but we did not use them during our stay. Outside is very clean and open with a great grill and large fire pit with bench surround and plenty of mowed space for outdoor play and events. The lodge is an easy walk but 400-500 yards from the lake and the view of the lake is limited. That said, the views of the surrounding fields, forest and hills are not disappointing and the lake itself is clean and accessible. The owners were very responsive and accommodating. We definitely enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian Y.

20 Feb 2023

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Perfect Place

We loved the house and all of the amenities. Communication with the owner was great. 100% would recommend to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

1 Feb 2023

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Holiday Party

Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

31 Jan 2023

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Great house for groups

We had a great time staying in Scott’s house for a weekend with friends. We were a large group of 6 couples and kids under 2 and the setup was perfect with enough space for everyone. It was really nice to have some bedrooms away from the main area so the kids could go to bed and the adults didn’t disturb them. Scott was a great host and was really helpful when we had a problem with one of the fridges. The one piece of feedback I would give is that while there are a lot of products in the home like spices etc, there were some basics missing (like olive oil). Not a huge thing, but keep in mind if there is something you really need for a certain dish. Easy enough solve though as town is about 10 mins away and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this place for a big family or group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Ieva

18 Jan 2023

Yearly New Year's Trip was such a success thanks to this property!

I'd give this an even higher rating if I could. As a group of friends, we have been spending New Year's Eve together for the last 16+ years. We started as teenagers at a college retreat, then we grew up and a camp just wouldn't do. We've rented many a property throughout the years but really, nothing beats this one. There is so much space for everyone, plenty of privacy for those that need it, sound doesn't carry throughout the house so those that want to sleep can sleep, those that want to have a party can have a party, there are two kitchens which are such a help when cooking for a group of 20+, the amenities are wonderful, and we could not have asked for a better place. We are so looking forward to coming back next year. Scott and Ann were incredible hosts, very responsive and accommodating. Thank you for letting us stay at Lake View Estate!

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

18 Dec 2022

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Weekend

The property and house was amazing tons or room and great for have friends and family together

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia W.

15 Dec 2022

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Ample Space to Hang Out and Play

Our family of 14 adults loved our long Thanksgiving weekend in this renovated horse stable. The main floor open concept and stocked kitchen worked great. Having a pool table in the adjacent room, so accessible made us play more pool than we ever have. The hot tub and sauna were clean and ready to go. Owner was wonderful. He came over and tried to resolve an odor issue from the downstairs bathroom. He also offered to take us on a hike on the trails around the property. We really enjoyed staying there. The one surprise was that 5 of the bedrooms didn't have windows. Some folks didn't care at all about that, some did.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

17 Nov 2022

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This was an amazing home with lots of space for family get together.

We had an amazing time celebrating a birthday with 22 family members. The house is spacious, the property is gorgeous with hiking and beautiful views. We really enjoyed the fire pit. Scott and Anne left us muffins to welcome us which were delish. I definitely would rent this home again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

10 June 2022

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Amazing Time

We booked a weekend getaway with our family and couldn’t be happier with our time here. Scott and Ann were amazing hosts and made sure we were taken care of. There are plenty of rooms and space for everyone. So many activities to do on the property alone: hiking, kayaking/canoeing, bonfire at night, stargazing, hot tub and pool table! Our family had such an amazing time. They even left us a smores set (super thoughtful). Hopefully we will be back one day :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chava S., Brooklyn, NY, USA

21 Apr 2022

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Love this spot

huge beautiful perfect venue with a barn feel. would totally come back

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clara B.

4 Apr 2022

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Fun for all!

We had an amazing time here reuniting with friends and family. The space is beautiful, private, and very functional for a big group. There is something for everyone whether you want to relax, hike, play games, cook, anything. This property exceeds all expectations and has so much to offer!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew Ligotti

10 Mar 2022

Great Stay & Great Energy!

The stay was amazing from top to bottom. We had a group of old highschool friends get together and Scott showed us the place and everything we needed. The hot tub was clean and the sauna was great (give it 30-60 mins to warm up but then it's perfect). Overall loved the space and the hike trails they are building. The location is a bit far out but that's what was great about it how we can disconnect for a bit from the city living we usually do. Also the wifi worked great. Overall a great place to stay and great hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Connor K.

18 Nov 2021

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Fantastic Property with Wonderful Hosts

This place has it all! plenty of room for a big family or group of friends. cant wait to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

14 Oct 2021

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Great experience!

Beautiful property! Would come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

11 Oct 2021

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Camp hilltop

We were a family of 21. There was plenty of space for everyone. Hot tub was a hit. The land was perfect for outdoor games of soccer or baseball. Everyone enjoyed fishing. Beds were comfy. Scott was great with answering questions. The s’mores he left out for us was a hit also.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen O.

3 Mar 2021

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Perfect Winter Weekend Getaway!

21 of us (6 families) had a blast at this house for a long weekend! We went sledding, ice skating, and ice fishing! The owner was responsive and nearby and able to address any issues fast but also didn’t invade our privacy. There was baby gear, shovels, and sleds for us to use. There was plenty of space for all of us to enjoy the house and still have our own space. Beds were comfy (some had nice memory foam mattresses!) and it was clean. Owner also cut paths with his snowmobile for us to snowshoe on. We will definitely be back again for another stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021