Skip to main content
Entire home

Beautiful Lake View House Overlooking Peaceful Whaley Lake

Photo gallery for Beautiful Lake View House Overlooking Peaceful Whaley Lake

Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Whaley Lake
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

View map
Holmes, NY
  • Place, Whaley Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Candlewood Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft Master

1 King Bed

Main 2

1 Queen Bed

Main 2

1 Double Bed

Main Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Loft Master

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Family Room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Hall

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Beautiful Lake View House Overlooking Peaceful Whaley Lake

Come visit this spacious and warm home overlooking beautiful Whaley Lake in Dutchess County, NY. Enjoy the company of friends and family and the picturesque view from deck overlooking the lake or movie and game night in the open family room. Kayak the lake and see the sights of the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley. This home enjoys use of our private beach with Tiki Bar and a fire pit, as well as our tennis court and large playing field.
Short trips to state parks and scenic upstate New York. Relax and enjoy the cozy and comfortable accommodations and the quiet beauty of lake life.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Beautiful lake view home on Whaley Lake in Holmes, NY.
Holmes
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
Beautiful lake view home on Whaley Lake in Holmes, NY.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Fireworks Bath towel in laundry room at departure
Put dishes away properly Clean all spills to avoid damaging furniture and floors

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1776318vb
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

About the area

Holmes

Located in Holmes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. John Kane House and Akin Free Library are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thunder Ridge Ski Resort and Beekman Golf Course.
View more Holiday homes in HolmesOpens in a new window
Map
Holmes, NY

What's nearby

  • Whaley Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stormville Airport Antique Show & Flea Market - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Candlewood Lake - 26 min drive - 25.8 km
  • United States Military Academy - 50 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets - 59 min drive - 75.6 km

Getting around

  • Appalachian Trail - 15 min drive
  • Danbury, CT (DXR-Danbury Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sauro's Town Square Pizza Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gappy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beekman Square Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McKinney & Doyle Fine Foods - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake View House Overlooking Peaceful Whaley Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Lake View House Overlooking Peaceful Whaley Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake View House Overlooking Peaceful Whaley Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake View House Overlooking Peaceful Whaley Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake View House Overlooking Peaceful Whaley Lake located?

Located in the mountains, this Holmes holiday home offering ski-in/ski-out access is steps from Whaley Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Dutchess and Edward R Murrow Park. Beekman Town Hall and Pawling Village Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay! Very clean house, well-appointed with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great Holiday Stay

Enjoy our time - great atmosphere and beautiful property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone had a great time staying at Maria's accommodation. The house had the necessary tools to cook, was clean and the facilities were perfect for a summer weekend away. Thank you Maria. Keep up the great work!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Beautiful lake view escape!

This house was just as beautiful in person as in the pictures. Our family had a wonderful time and there was plenty of space to either be together or relax quietly. The view of the lake was gorgeous and the deck and porch were lovely. The kids loved the hot tub!Marie was a wonderful host and was extremely accommodating and responsive. We would absolutely book again and recommend strongly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was spotless. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed. The game room was a big hit with the entire family. More towels then we could possibly use. I can't say enough about how perfect this home was The weather was hot so the adults loved the tiki bar covering while the little ones swam in the lake. Definitely would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charkes D.

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

Great property

A great property. Marie was very responsive to a minor problem and made it right.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you, Charles. I am glad you were happy with the property. We would to host you all again. Thank you to you and your friends for your service and sacrifices for the freedom we enjoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

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

Great getaway weekend

I stumbled upon this house because it was a halfway meeting place for my adult family. Five of us stayed here extremely comfortably (this place could easily accommodate about twice as many). It is a beautiful, spotless home with so many amenities and Marie is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
Thank you, Ken. You and your family were fabulous guests and I thank you for staying with us. The house was left in terrific condition and I hope we can host you all again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Lake Whaley

We are a big group of friends that rent here every year and this was our best house yet! Everything was great. Property manager does pop in more than expected but other than that amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
Hi Katherine, Thank you for your review. My presence was mostly for my maintenance crew and to ready the house next door for a last minute guest. I apologize if that seemed intrusive. You we all wonderful and I would welcome your group of friends back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi L.

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

A Great Rental!

Beautiful lake view from deck, large, clean house and lots of amenities - gym, hot tub, tennis, kayaks, etc. A quiet community- a perfect get away. Helpful property manager
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2021
Thank you Sandi! It was great having you stay with us. We are so glad you and your party enjoyed your stay and would love to have stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Relaxing near the Lake

We loved our time at this house. It is much bigger than we anticipated which gave our group of 7 lots of room. The bottom floor really is the highlight as it’s a great place to have fun and relax. The house came stocked with so many items. There is a great walking path down the street and many restaurants 10 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
Thank you, Erin! It was pleasure to have you and your friend ring in the New Year with us. I thank you for your kindness and care of our home. We hope you can join us again! Best, Marie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 5-year-old gives it a thumbs up. "The house is really nice and we really like the front porch. My room is very comfy and the bed is so nice. It is amazing and I love the beach and the lake. The beach has lots of space for us." The 3-year-says he liked the TVs and the karaoke machine dance parties and playing in the sand. The best part was the kayaks -- "I went in boat!!!!" The baby took the best naps of his whole life under the coveted dock pier while the big kids played. It was amazing not have to drag a tent out to the beach. Feedback from adults: The views are amazing. The beach was even better than expected, and we did not expect to be this relaxed. The kitchen had everything we need. Having a bathroom and fridge and grill down by the water was amazing. We could easily spend the whole day down at the beach and just come back to the house for bed at night. We had great weather but if it were rainy there were lots of games and space inside. We enjoyed the foosball and the backgammon games and karaoke machine downstairs was a big hit. The house had way more space than we expected it to have and we definitely plan to come back next summer. The property manager is amazing and went above and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

Family weekend

This is an excellent home away from home! I agree with other post, the pictures do not do it justice. We had a family of 7 adults and 1 infant for a long weekend there. We gave the upstairs (Loft) bedroom to my daughter, her husband an infant. They needed the extra floor space for the baby's blow up bed and there was plently of extra room for them still up there, plus their own bathroom. The down stairs, is a bonus! It is much bigger than it looks in the picture and everyone was able to join together downstairs for fun activities. The beach with the kayaks was also a bonus. They even had a life jacket for the infant (18 months) to use and his mama took him on his first Kayak ride. Ms. Marie is the nicest and most patient property manager I have ever met. She answered all my questions and then some. So glad we found this gem, and we will be returning next year to make this a tradition family weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
It was wonderful to host your family!!! I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay and your family is lovely. I am looking forward to your return and thank you for your kind words. See you in the Spring!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

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

Wonderful stay in Holmes!

My family of 3 generations stayed at Marie's rental house in Holmes in June 2023 to celebrate my Mom's milestone birthday. Of the 15+ rental house experiences I've had over the years, this was BY FAR the best. The property was immaculately maintained. The house interior was thoroughly clean, nicely decorated, and well furnished. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, dishware, utensils, and condiments. There was a Nespresso machine with plenty of coffee pods. Marie was excellent in her communication with me, and answered every inquiry I had within minutes. The house had a lot of nice extras not typical of the usual rental homes- several board games, a very nice poker table, an excellent foosball table, a good treadmill and a quality barbell weight set. The hit of our trip though was the karaoke machine. Easy to connect to your phone or tablet; we spent every night butchering countless songs together. A lovely family bonding moment. Outside was a propane gas BBQ grill and a hot tub, which we didn't get a chance to use. The deck was in great shape, and offered a nice view of Lake Whaley. Across the street from the house you can access a private beach with a cute tiki bar set up with plenty of bar chairs. There's even a fridge there to keep your drinks cold. There's 2 plastic kayaks on the beach that you can use to paddle around the lake. There's a nice asphalt trail around the other side of the lake that you can drive to in a couple of minutes. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful location and home. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend- the amenities in the home perfectly accommodated our family. Marie is a gracious and hospitable host- she certainly seems to have thought of everything necessary for a relaxing weekend at the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

A hidden gem

We had a lovely stay this past weekend. Marie is extremely responsive and just a pleasure to work with. The house was beautiful, the photos don't do it justice. Great amenities, including a hot tub! The beach on the lake is private and very relaxing. We enjoyed kayaking and all the house had to offer. Appliances are also high quality. Highly recommend to others and we would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

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

Awesome

The house was beyond incredible. Everything you’d ever want and plenty of space. Dock area with tiki bar was a wonderful bonus. Marie was great and communicated everything. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great House and Location

This was a wonderful home to host our family gathering. Very comfortable and spacious enough to allow everyone their privacy when desired. The beach pavilion was a great bonus, as were the kayaks (and the Foosball table). Thank you Marie for your attention to details and being so welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marie Boalt

Host profile image

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback