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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4670 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Ulster Park, NY
  • Place, Rosendale Public Library
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosendale Trestle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Huguenot Street
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rifton

Located in Rifton, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Rosendale Public Library and Rosendale Trestle. .This vacation home is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Mohonk Lake and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Rosendale Public Library - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • The Chateau - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Rosendale Trestle - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Historic Huguenot Street - 11 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • State University of New York-New Paltz - 13 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rhinecliff Station - 29 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montauk Catch Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Van Loan's Discount Beverages - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells Inn & Feather Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marios Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Truss and Trestle - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Many perfect sunsets at the magical house on the lake

The house has a very open layout living room, kitchen and dinning flow into each other. There are 2 bedrooms, queen size bed in the lake-facing one and one queen and one twin bed in the other. From the bedroom and living room there are big sliding doors onto a large deck with amazing views of the lake with a large table, chairs, and sofa , there is another 3 tiered deck enow with a fire-it, grill ad lounge chairs. Two docks and a gazebo to enjoy the beauty of the Landscape. There are solar panels on the roof.
The house has 2 bathroom, one full and one half, there is a hairdryer, a washer and dryer in the basement.
There is excellent WiFi and a smart tv.
The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, and granite counter tops.
Coffee drip, keurig, nespresso machine, milk foamer, toaster, water keddle are on the counter top.
There is an iron and board (basement)in one of the large closets and hangers and plenty of storage space for clothes.
Heating and cooling is regulated with a thermostat and there are separate heaters in each room, central air conditioning.
The land around the house is beautiful with may areas to sit, benches and daybed, about an acre right on the water. A tandem kayak, paddle board and kayak is available for water excursions and there is a row boat that accommodates 4. I have life jackets, 2 adult, 2 children. The beautiful cedar dock gets you into the water, best entrance is the dock behind the gazebo to the right of the property, or just hanging out at the water, there is a daybed right next to the dock, just below the houses at the water.
Parking is in front of the house and there is additional parking on a lot next to the house. The magic is in the light and the restful energy of the house. We do our best to use eco friendly soap and cleaning supplies, it is important to us that the house is clean energetically and dirt wise. We care about sustainability and respect of nature and do not want to harm especially children or pets, that is why we use the least amount of poison possible to control pests. please forgive the possibility of a bug or an ant. thank you.
The house is very well located between New Paltz and Kingston, there are many amazing restaurants and stores, Woodstock and Rhinbeck are only a few minutes more or you can enjoy sitting at the water and chill.
I decorated the house with my art. Fabric sculptures and paintings.
The house is perfect for 2 and may be 5. The living room is small. The kitchen table pulls out. we have a small faucet at the kitchen sink that is drinking water from reverse osmosis.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 670 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Start a wash and clean dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

no events, no parties, please let me know if you have guests
If you bring a pet, please bring your own blankets that you can put on the sofa or bed. Otherwise I have to charge an extra cleaning fee for $50
I charge for each pet $50 per stay

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Bring own blanket otherwise extra cleaning charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Magical House Lake Ulster Park
Magical House Lake
Magical House At The Rifton
Magical House at the Lake Rifton
Magical House at the Lake Private vacation home Rifton
Magical House at the Lake Private vacation home
Magical House at the Lake
Many perfect sunsets at the magical house on the lake

Many perfect sunsets at the magical house on the lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful home, great location defintely will be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to gather and reunite as a family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location on the water! Very clean and comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with beautiful views. We enjoyed this cozy space and will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful Get Away!

Loved the house, location and view! A wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith P.

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

Another Perfect Stay

As always - such a lovely get away to the lake cottage in Rifton!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable and inviting eco-friendly home with thoughtful touches in every corner and a wonderful host. The perfect spot for a friends’ weekend—we had the loveliest time in this gem of a cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. The house was clean and the lake was gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful experience from beginning to end. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

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

Rejuvenating stay on the lake

Property was clean and charming, views from the back deck were truly incredible. Everyone had a wonderful time, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing, loved the multiple decks, gazebo and dock. Our host was great making sure we had everything we could need. Clean and comfortable with plenty of dishes, silverware, pots and pan as well as stock of essentials. Definitely a place I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

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

Great location and beauiful view

We had a relaxing and peaceful stay, especially enjoyed sitting by the fire pit and watching the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

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

Peaceful Retreat

The views were breathtaking with many comfortable options for outdoor seating, whether eating, working, reading or just taking in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Relaxing and cozy!

There were so many places to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. The lake is truly quiet which is what I wanted - somewhere we I can sit and write.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIM M.

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

So Peaceful!

This was a beautiful location for my single staycation, but families would find much to do as well. The house and host were warm and welcoming. I am already looking forward to another stay. A perfect 4 days!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Db M.

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

Wonderful property

We had a fantastic stay. Gisela was wonderful and quick with responses. The location and views were magnificent. The neighborhood was quiet and serene. The perfect place for some rest and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Beautiful Relaxing Place

This was the perfect weekend getaway for my family--kayaking on the lake, fishing, grilling outdoors with dinner on the deck, and beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Cute and Comfy

We had a great stay. House is comfy and cutely decorated. Love the deck and access to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Great Lake house near Kingston!

This house provided the perfect long weekend getaway from NYC. Morning coffee overlooking the lake, afternoon reading in the gazebo, evening dinners in Kingston all made for a great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Peaceful lovely house

This was a perfect spot for R and R with a serene artistic home and fantastic lake and Mountain View’s!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Great weekend getaway!

Cottage was exactly as described - plenty of room inside and out for our family of four. We enjoyed the kayaks and SUP on the lake and the beautiful sunsets from the deck. Great location to explore hiking trails and visiting New Paltz.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alina D.

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

Serene stay

We loved the views of the lake especially the sunsets. Every night was a different sunset. Cozy house with a great deck. Very grateful for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Great time!

Beautiful views! Super quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024