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Camp Kinderhook Lake House

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WELCOME!!
Property grounds
winter view from deck
Kitchen
cove leading to lake.sitting by burn barrel (Spring)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Valatie, NY
  • Kinderhook Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Mac-Haydn Theatre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • MVP Arena
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Camp Kinderhook Lake House

This house is on a quiet cove on Kinderhook lake. It has been newly renovated within the past two years. And has a great old time camp feel. There is one full bedrooms on the main floor, Downstairs there are also two bedrooms; one with two twin beds and the other with two bunk beds. 2 full bathrooms, one upstairs, one downstairs. This house is about a scenic 2 hour drive from NYC, and about 30 minutes from Albany.Prefect for a weekend getaway. In the winter, nearby Jiminy Peak and Catamount make for a perfect opportunity to ski or snowboard. The house has a full kitchen, and living room. Outside, there is an upper and lower deck, perfect for barbecues and summer fun. Nearby are villages Chatham and Hudson, perfect for antiquing and exploring, with lots of great places to eat. Possible summer activities include kayaking, fishing,hiking and golfing. Good for families looking for a relaxing vacation. Come enjoy all the Hudson Valley has to offer!
NO PETS, NO SMOKING ..Please

Property manager

John and Regina

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House must be left as found upon arrival- beds stripped, dishes cleaned, house swept.
If looking for a party house, do not rent this house.
Do not move furniture, if using fireplace never leave unattended, use screen at all times. Do not leave food in refrigerator, freezer or cabinets.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valatie

Located in Valatie, this holiday home is on a lake. Van Alen House and Martin Van Buren National Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Berkshire Retreat Center and Brookview Station Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Valatie, NY

What's nearby

  • Kinderhook Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Mac-Haydn Theatre - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • MVP Arena - 26 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Albany Medical Center - 28 min drive - 33.0 km
  • University at Albany - 32 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station - 26 min drive
  • Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Samson's Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪S&S Farm Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Samascott's Garden Market - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Kinderhook Lake House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Camp Kinderhook Lake House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp Kinderhook Lake House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Camp Kinderhook Lake House located?

This family-friendly Valatie holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Kinderhook Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kinderhook Cemetery and Valatie Free Library. Shaker Museum and Library and The Mac-Haydn Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

More than meets the eye!

We would definitely recommend this Lakeside house to anyone looking forward to some peace, quiet, and beautiful views. The house is fully equipped with everything that you could possibly need and we look forward to our next stay at camp Kinderhook!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas l.

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

School vaca

3rd stay for school vacation two teachers in the group
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Lovely Lake House❤️

The quintessential cozy lake house! Our family loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie D.

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

Beautiful weekend at Camp Kinderhook

We had a good experience. The house came as advertised. Comfortable, well appointed and situated on a picturesque part of the lake. Despite it being late October, we spent a lot of time enjoying the nice decks. We’d definitely stay here again if we’re coming back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Family weekend

Beautiful time at the lake. The house is just perfect and had everything we needed. Can’t wait to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

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

A peaceful, beautiful stay on the lake

This was our fourth summer spending time at John and Regina's beautiful lake house. As our daughters have gotten older (now 5.5 and almost 9) they've learned to kayak and paddle board here. We love this house and will keep coming back as long as we can. Thanks again for a great stay :)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Kinderhook Lake House

Great location, very friendly community club folks, lovely lake, house had very interesting antiques and lake-style decor, great deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Beautiful weekend family stay!

My husband and I stayed here for a long weekend with our two kids and their spouses, all in town for a family wedding. The cabin was beautiful and very spacious and very well stocked with all sorts of supplies! We would love to return for a longer visit in the summer and take advantage of the outdoor space! Reservation and check-in was very smooth and we thoroughly enjoyed the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Best lake house!

Such a beautiful home! My friends and I enjoyed our stay so much. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could need and the two decks are so nice to hang out on playing card games and watching the sunset. The kayaks and paddle board are also really fun. This was the second time staying at this home and we love it so much. The hosts were very accommodating and let us check in early and check out late allowing us to make the most of our stay. Definitely recommend this home and hope we get the opportunity to come again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Excellent stay

We’ve been to Camp Kinderhook three times and would absolutely go back for a fourth. The place is spacious, well decorated, and perfect for a relaxing long weekend. I think I caught up on three weeks worth of sleep!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Wonderful cottage and lakeshore experience

Even better than we expected. A very clean and well-appointed cabin. We were a group of six- two couples and two college age children. Spacious for us all to be very comfortable. We grilled on the charcoal grill and cooked all our meals at home - wonderful kitchen. The outdoor decks and kayaks and paddle boards afforded nice outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

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

All included

House is beautiful and comfortable. Everything you could possibly need is available. On a beautiful lake in a beautiful area of NY Owners John And Regina are very responsive. 4 BR 2Bath. Outside decks Kayaks and paddle boards. Best deal.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

D H.

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

A great place for a winter visit

Well cared for, clean. A lot of thoughtful decorator touches. Responsive, caring, communication from John (owner). Highly recommend. Thank you, John and Regina
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie L.

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

Another wonderful weekend!

This is our second stay in camp kinderhook in 6 years! The house is still beautifully clean and kept up as the first stay. Such a wonderful spot to mellow out with friends and family. I am sure we will back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

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

We love this house.

This is our third summer at John & Regina's lake house and we did ourselves a favor and stayed even longer this time. As in past years, the house is so well designed, comfortable and relaxing - the lake is beautiful and we spent SO much time on it this visit. We paddle-boarded, kayaked and swam a ton. Thank you again John & Regina for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

David S.

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

Breakfast out on the deck, with a view of the lake

We had a lovely stay in this house and thoroughly enjoyed the location next to the lake, especially having breakfast on the deck. The house is beautifully decorated and very welcoming. However, if you are sensitive to smells, you might find the scent of moisture in the house to be a concern. It is most noticeable in the cellar but can be detected throughout the house. If this is not a significant issue for you, then this place is truly wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Vacay at the lake

We really enjoyed our stay at the Kinderhook Lake House. Initially, there was a misunderstanding about water access for swimming; we misunderstood and thought there was land to water access, but you have to take a boat/kayak/other out into the lake and swim from there or a small island, and from there the water is clean and refreshing. The owners were very sweet when we raised our concern about water access and helped us work through it. The house and view are awesome, and we had many enjoyable hours there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudette S., Colonie

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

Get away and relax

What a wonderful weekend we had at Kinderhook Lake. The water was too by low for our boat but we brought our kayak and enjoyed the calm quiet water. You need only to bring yourselves as everything you need is there. Spacious and beautiful surroundings will greet you. Thank you so much for sharing your perfect location with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

erica n.

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

Sweet spot on the lake

Super charming comfy spot on the lake. Fully outfitted for everything you need. Kayak, paddle board, sun hats, beach towels, bug spray, shade canopy, string lights, and also tons of dishes, cooking implements, dishtowels, etc. It's also super charming and cozy. Every corner of the house has a little vignette that's quaint but not corny: fishing lures, beehive, artist's palatte, oars, books, decor. we'll be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rob R.

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

Kinderhook lake

House is located on a small cove with easy access to the main lake. Slope from house to water is a bit steep but manageable. Decks are lovely with lots of space and great views. Grill on deck is charcoal so plan accordingly. House is charming, could have been a little cleaner in the kitchen area. Kitchen is well appointed The downstairs is a bit musty and could probably benefit from a dehumidifier. We made good use of the Kayaks and SUP’s and really enjoyed our time on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great Stay on Kinderhook Lake!

The house was fantastic. Honestly better than the pictures. Also one of the most well appointed short term rentals I've stayed in. If you needed it, it was there. If it wasnt, you should have packed it yourself. We temporarily misplaced the key to the house. John was incredibly responsive and had a spare sent over by the cleaning person. this is one of the few properties I've stayed in that didnt have a key pad lock which would elminate the possibility of losing the key, but this was also 100% our fault, so I cant really fault the owner. The lake is gorgeous, calm and secluded. Kayaks were a great amenity. the decks were a great place to hang out at all times of the day. The grill is charcoal, so be prepared if your plan on grilling. Overall great stay at a great property. would 100% book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea R.

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

Just Wonderful!

We are just winding down from another amazing family vacation at Camp Kinderhook. This was our first time in summer. (Winter was just as amazing).Each room with its own unique charm and its little intricate touches are so quant! The home is equip with anything you can imagine so we could enjoy our cozy lakeside vacation. The hosts were very accommodating and so nice! The lake is breathtaking. We all had so much fun, playing games, hanging in the kitchen and on the decks, taking the kayaks out on the lake, or just relaxing in the hammock. The kitchen/living room area, is just my favorite. Its so open, everything is at your fingertips. It is such a great room for everyone to gather- while preparing meals or cleaning up! Our last night went onto the lake to enjoy a beautiful sunset what an amazing time! We already can’t wait to make plans to come back to Camp Kinderhook! Andrea R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Awesome Lake House

This house was prefect! We stayed with another couple, both of us with 8 year olds. The house was plenty big enough and would have still been comfortable with even more people. The living area was bright, open and nicely decorated. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we could need. The cove the house sits on is off the main lake which was perfect for the kids to paddle board and kayak without concern of running into boaters. It was also perfectly situated for easy access to the main part of the lake where we enjoyed kayaking and fishing (my husband caught a LOT of fish!). We loved "One Tree Island" which provided a fun, shallow swimming area right in the middle of the lake. The lake was surprisingly warm for Memorial Day Weekend and not as crowed as we expected either. There are 2 decks off the house which were great for hanging out and we had use of several kayaks and paddle boards.The Main Street Cafe in Valatie was a great lunch spot -- large menu, big portions, good food and great prices. I would highly recommend this rental and we are already discussing plans to return! Thank you John and Regina for making everything so perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Keith V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Succasunna NJ / Chatham NY

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

Just perfect for family vacation

Camp Kinderhook was just perfect to gather for a local family wedding - clean, plenty of room and beds...everything we needed for our time in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by John and Regina

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Why they chose this property

We love the lake the mountains and the outdoors...I have rebuilt this house to recreate that old camp feel. one tv and movies for you and the kids.. no dishwasher old school everyone chips in. The main area is set up with a great open feel, so everyone can be together. cable and Wi-Fi

What makes this property unique

Usually there is no one on the lake during the week even in the summer, very quiet.... winters are outstanding.. skiing /snowboarding close enough to totally enjoy.

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English
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