Is Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

Where is Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY located?

This family-friendly Athens vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sleepy Hollow Lake, Hudson River Islands State Park and Hudson River. Mcquade park and Parks Dairy are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Beautiful Modern Swiss Cottage in Athens, NY Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thisal M.

24 August 2023

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Great time, kind host

Host was very kind had no issues with stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

9 July 2018

We had a great time in this house!

Spacious home in a beautiful area. Lots of room for a large family or joint family vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

5 October 2020

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In Great Hands with Tomas

In looking through the pictures & reading the reviews, my girlfriend and I decided to take a relaxing weekend away. The house was very unique and easily one of my favorite stays. It's conveniently located next to Hudson, Catskill and other quaint cities and the drives are picturesque in the fall. Tomas (the owner) was incredibly accommodating and extremely kind. He gave us a great breakdown of the property, the house, and helped make the stay very comfortable. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend others to stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Richard L.

9 June 2024

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Most unique house I've ever stayed in.

This house has an incredibly eclectic collection of artwork and statues as well as very interesting grounds with lots of seating areas and decks to sit on to enjoy the views. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the property manager was very attentive. The layout of the house was very unique, but there are a few drawbacks to the house. We stayed on the third floor which was only accessible by a narrow spiral staircase and it was quite a challenge to get the suitcases up the staircase. The bathroom on the third floor didn't have a functional shower and is very outdated and needs maintenance. There are lots of free-standing statues and busts all around the house which was fine for us but I would worry about small children or dogs running into them and knocking them over. The porches on the house were lovely they have nice outdoor furniture on them and had lovely views. We enjoyed having coffee out on the deck in the morning.The problem is they really need maintenance The deck boards are splintering and the railings are in bad shape. It had a great location since we were going to a wedding in Coxsackie and it was only an 8-minute drive.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross K.

24 February 2021

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This is a wondrous house!!!!

The minute you walk in the door, the stress just melts away. I must say the host, Thomas, is a truly incredible human being. We arrived and he had put so much heart and work into making our stay feel special. He absolutely gives you your privacy , but he is also a fountain of information and warmth. We felt so welcomed, so cared for, and because of this the 4 of us has a magnificent weekend in this truly majestic house. I can not recommend it enough. Between the views, the giant ceilings, the large open layout — its in incredible: but on too of that to have an owner who cares SO much - it was like having a Concerige at a 5 star hotel at all times. This home is not to be missed, I can guarantee we will be back not only in winter, spring and summer too. WHAT A FIND!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

18 May 2021

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Fabulous hub for family get-together

We were a family of 6 adults, generally willing to go with the flow but also vocal and opinionated about the places we stay. Everyone in the group LOVED our stay here, for a host of reasons: 1) Host: Incredibly responsive and communicative. Above and beyond. After I mentioned the family had suffered a loss during Covid and we were hoping to lift mom's spirits on Mother's Day, we arrived to a house filled with Mother's Day balloons. It made her smile with surprise and happiness. Priceless. A left-behind item was sent to us with uncanny speed. He supplied local recommendations. In sum, just a swell and caring host. 2) House: Quirky and delightful. We loved finding and chatting about the art on every wall. It's not museum-like, though, it's super comfortable. Literally more space than we could use over our long weekend – whole rooms we hardly entered but which could be a life-saver for larger family gatherings that need space for privacy and separate interests. The living room was a great place to sprawl. The spaces pictured on the listing are exactly as shown (the upstairs suite has its own bathroom and feels very private despite its position as a loft). But there are even more sitting areas and hang-out spaces than pictured, and an office. Plus, the deck was a terrific spot to lounge – and much more outdoor space we didn't get a chance to use. So much space! An incredible value. 3) Packing: We had to buy some travel-size hand soap mid-way through the visit but apart from food and books, that was it. Leave everything else behind, because it's here. Beds were comfortable and linens provided so no need to tote those or mattress pads. 4) Hanging out: Remarkably for us (we're big device and TV users) we never once turned on the TV, spending time talking, doing a jigsaw, cooking, eating and visiting local towns & sites. 5) Location: Hudson's just 15 min away and you could easily spend multiple days poking into the shops and restaurants there. Coxsackie had just a tiny handful but we managed to spend a solid hour or two in them because of thoughtful curation, plus the waterfront park is charming. Catskill had enough shops and cafes for a day or crammed afternoon. Just the tip of the iceberg, though. Fab sight-seeing. A long weekend not nearly enough time. We spend a LONG time choosing a home base for family trips, comparing descriptions and reviewing comments of dozens and dozens of possible homes here on VRBO. This exceeded expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maurice A.

30 December 2022

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Awesome weekend .......

Great property, Tomas is a superb host, perfect central location for family gathering, very much enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki I.,

26 November 2022

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Large and Comfortable House in Greene County

This large three floor house accommodated our five family members with a well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture and beds. There was a multitude of art everywhere you looked. Thomas was very a terrific host who took great care with our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paymon K., Chicago, IL

22 September 2022

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Unique house and quaint location

Very unique house, especially the decor. Spacious. Two wonderful patios, one with a fantastic view of the mountains. Tomas was a fantastic host, even offering to drive us around a few times. We had a nice experience talking to him over breakfast and hearing some of his old stories.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian F.

7 September 2022

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Best place I’ve stayed at

It’s a great home, and the host went above and beyond. He was so nice, welcoming, accommodating, considerate, made sure we knew everything we could in order to have the best stay, & even left a gift for my friend for their birthday (that was the reason we went). Would love to stay there again

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

louis d.

4 September 2022

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Enjoyable stay to attend wedding

Owner is nice,helpful and responsive Place is spacious, most of the time we stayed on 2nd floor where kitchen and comfy leather furniture is located. Can't comment on community facilities since we did not use them,but they looked good when we walked by Hope this helps

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Igor D.

21 August 2022

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Excellent place

Tons of room.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie Q.

15 August 2022

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Our stay was wonderful. We enjoyed the space the home had to offer and the kids loved playing pool!

The owner Thomas was very accommodating and responded in a timely manner when contacted. He even went to the store to buy us coffee and milk when he found out we didn’t have these items. Late check out was provided.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina D.

14 August 2022

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Amazing house, amazing break.

Tom Garcia is the most gracious host I've ever dealt with in the vrbo universe. He is kind, generous, welcoming and...just like the tomatoes he left for us...sweet. The house was perfect...lots of space for everyone to do their own thing. And we all collected at the end of the day to make dinner in the kitchen and on eat grill and hang in the public space. Fabulous house; great vibe. The pool and lake are great. We used both every day. Looking forward to the next time.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom O.

4 August 2022

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Relaxing stay in Sleepy Hollow

When we arrived at the house we were pleasantly surprised that it was exactly as pictured and very large. We are a family of 8 including 2 young grandchildren. We enjoyed the eclectic decor and Thomas was very responsive when we had questions or needed anything. The house was extremely clean as well. We also really enjoyed the multiple decks and view. The pool and beach are around a mile / short drive from the house and they were fantastic! We also took advantage of exploring some of the nice towns along the Hudson. In addition, we explored Olana which is a beautiful home and property overlooking the Hudson River built by artist Frederic Church in the 1800’s. It is now run by New York State and we were free to explore the 250 acre property- entering the house requires a pay-for tour. The only reason we are giving the house 4 stars instead of 5 is there are some things that need attention such as some plumbing and electrical issues (lights and outlets not working, one shower out of order, etc) but they didn’t hinder our experience. We were told a recent visitor/ child caused the issues but we aren’t so sure about that. Despite this we would definitely stay here again and Thomas was the perfect host.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista E.

28 July 2022

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Great weekend in Sleepy Hollow Lake

We had a great time. House is kind of quirky and interesting. From reading the reviews I knew that there were 3 floors and that the top floor was up a spiral staircase but did not appreciate that it was open to the second floor so not as private. But the kids stayed up there and loved it. They felt like they had a tree house! There is a bathroom on every floor which is nice. My 80 year old mother stayed on the second floor so her bedroom was on the same floor as the kitchen and dining and living room which was convenient. The central air worked great and we were there during a 90+ degree heat wave. Thomas our host was so lovely. He was there when we arrived and welcomed us in and showed me how to use all of the keys and walked us through the entire house. He even opened cabinets and drawers in the kitchen so we would know where everything was kept. Beds were comfy and we had everything we needed in the kitchen for cooking. I loved that the dining room table was set for a fancy dinner party, but that the plates that were set out were still dishwasher friendly. We used the pool and lake in the development. All of the decks and balcony spaces were great and the kids loved the room with the pool table. There is so much interesting art work to look at and I loved the stained glass on the top floor. Lots of great little nooks for reading and chilling.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leif F., Belchertown MA, USA

14 July 2022

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Wonderful house within a beautiful shared lakefront community

We had a wonderful time staying at Mr. Garcia's house. It is a lovely house with great balconies and central air conditioning. The pool and lakefront with beach and swimming area are well maintained. There is a dog beach as well, which was great for our dog to swim at. It’s a 4-5 min drive and it’s not walkable for kids or if you’re towing a lot of gear and picnic. We knew that going in but it’s helpful to know. Probably a great easy bike ride. There is a large assortment of board games for people to play as well. Very considerate hosts. Kitchen has more equipment and tools than anywhere I’ve stayed in a while. Fantastic flatware and dinnerware too. Very clean. Central air works well. We were very comfortable. We had a great time and we would go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

5 July 2022

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Eclectic with easy pool and lake access

As others reviews mention, the decor is really standout here. Maximalist all the way! Yet surprisingly child friendly if you’re kids aren’t super rambunctious or early walkers. My daughters are 6 months and 4 years old. The baby wasn’t mobile enough to do any damage and the 4yo is way past the stage of pulling on furniture or putting things in her mouth. We just had to be very vigilant on the spiral staircase to third floor (even adults need to mind their steps there.) The pool and lakefront with beach and swimming area are well maintained. It’s a 4-5 min drive and it’s not walkable for kids or if you’re towing a lot of gear and picnic. We knew that going in but it’s helpful to know. Probably a great easy bike ride. Very considerate hosts. Kitchen has more equipment and tools than anywhere I’ve stayed in a while. Fantastic flatware and dinnerware too. Very clean. A few patio and shower doors need attention but everything is in good condition. Central air works well. We were very comfortable. A memorable stay for sure; I certainly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

5 July 2022

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Beautiful lake with great amenities

Our second year renting this nice and very spacious home with lots of character. Beautiful Catskill Mountain View’s. Our host Thomas, as always, very nice and super attentive. Looking forward to next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

27 June 2022

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The Wedding

I saw Thomas house on line. Great big over the top wonderful place perfect for our family. We were met by Thomas a gracious gentleman who worked at the Plaza Hotel , Palm Room for 50 years. Thomas treated us as valued clients and regaled us with stories of his time at the Plaza and the people he met while waiting there. A great experence.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

9 June 2022

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Wonderful Weekend Getaway!

Highly recommend renting this property! Went with a few friends Memorial Day weekend and it was clean, spacious, and a quick drive into Hudson’s main strip of stores, shops, and events. Enjoyed the lakeside pool a quick 5min drive from the property. Was very clean, safe, and the owner was incredibly helpful and attentive! 10/10 would come back soon!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald S., Maryland

23 May 2022

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Biking getaway

5 men gather twice a year to bike the rail trails all over the east coast. This location was great for access to multiple trails. Great lakeside community Very private. Access to great food in Hudson. Plenty of rooms, comfortable beds and more than enough bathrooms. House very eclectic and interesting.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V.

6 January 2022

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Wonderful for family

Thomas ( the host) was extremely responsive, thorough, and gracious. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie F.

28 November 2021

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Fun Family Holiday Getaway

The house suited our needs perfectly. We celebrated Thanksgiving here and enjoyed every minute. Lots of areas to relax and unwind, including the small billiards table which gave us our first pool tournament. Kitchen had everything we needed. Great view from the decks. Excellent location.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Sophia S.

16 November 2021

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Tomas was an excellent host

Our stay at Tomas’ eclectic home was such a joy. As other reviewers have said, Tomas went above and beyond to support our visit. There was abundant space to stretch out and rest comfortably. The bathtub was glorious but there wasn’t enough hot water to fill it high enough to properly enjoy it. We made do by boiling extra pots of water on the stove. Make sure to review the pictures because the decor might be overwhelming for some. We loved sitting out on the porches enjoying the beautiful views and stargazing! Tomas is an excellent host and even let us check out a couple of hours late.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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