This bright Athens, NY, vacation rental presents the perfect home base for families or friends looking to unwind and recharge in nature. With the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River just around the corner, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home abounds with adventures. Fish or kayak in Sleepy Hollow Lake, bike along scenic trails, or hit the slopes in the winter. Decompress in the community pools before heading back to the home’s spacious deck, fully equipped kitchen, Smart TVs, and more! -- THE PROPERTY -- Cozy/Rustic Setting | Central A/C & Heat | Canoe & Kayaks Available | Lake Access Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed COMMUNITY AMENITIES: 2 outdoor pools (depth 4’-10’), tennis courts, basketball court, bocce courts, recreation center, beach club, picnic areas, playground OUTDOOR LIVING: Private deck, grill, outdoor furniture, 1 2-person canoe, 1 2-person kayak, 2 1-person kayaks, 4 bikes, tennis rackets, pickleball paddles, bocce set, basketball INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, telescope, board games, books, dining table, radiant floor heating (in bathrooms) KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, high chair available GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels FAQ: Stairs required to enter, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry) PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles), no street parking -- THE LOCATION -- SLEEPY HOLLOW LAKE (walking distance): Swimming, fishing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, water sports NATURE SPOTS: Four Mile Point Preserve (2 miles), Athens Riverfront Park (4 miles), Cohotate Preserve (5 miles), Promenade Hill Park (12 miles), Falling Waters Preserve (23 miles) SEE & DO: Thomas Cole National Historic Site (7 miles), Rip Van Winkle Bridge (8 miles), Olana State Historic Site (10 miles), Hudson Athens Lighthouse (11 miles), FASNY Museum of Firefighting (13 miles), Five State Lookout (25 miles), Albany (29 miles) SKI SEASON: Mountain Trails Cross Country (25 miles), Hunter Mountain Resort (30 miles), Catamount Mountain Resort (34 miles), Butternut Ski Area and Tubing Center (44 miles) AIRPORT: Albany International Airport (37 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 - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires stairs to enter - NOTE: The basement is not available for guest use - NOTE: Only registered water vessels are allowed on Sleepy Hollow Lake since it is private land - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device or when the video doorbell button is pressed