Vacation rentals with lake access in Rensselaer County

Lakefront escape- 25 min drive to Jiminy Peak ski!

25 min drive to Jiminy Peak ski resort & 10 min to June Farms. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lakefront great room. Relax by the fireplace or unwind in the cozy TV room. A spacious kitchen makes cooking easy. Upstairs: 4 bedrooms (2 king, 2 queen, all w/ desks) + 4 full baths (3 w/ showers, 1 w/ tub). Enjoy seasonal lake access, dock, and deck. Swim or kayak at your own risk- no guest boats at dock per insurance. Our lakeside getaway awaits! Airbnb has a strict NO Events policy which we follow.

Lemongrass Cottage!

Cozy Lakefront Cottage, situated between Albany, the Berkshires, & Columbia County! Explore quaint towns, nearby ski resorts & local eateries. Enjoy skating on the lake, ice fishing, or cross country skiing the Empire State, Albany Rail Trail. Create memories around our cozy firepit. Snuggle with comfy blankets, fuzzy slippers & witness magnificent sunsets from the comfort of our sunroom. You might catch a glimpse of our resident Swan or the Bald Eagles, making your stay truly unforgettable!

Cozy Canal-Side Apartment

Charming 2-bedroom upstairs unit of a duplex apartment. Ideal for RPI Visits-just a short 15-minute drive away. WI-FI: download 500mbps/ upload 20mbps Escape to our spacious getaway by the water in Waterford, New York, and indulge in the perfect combination of natural beauty, historical significance, modern comforts, and convenient access to local amenities. Located one block from the canal and Hudson River, this apartment offers a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and local charm.

River Camp 4 rustic simplicity & private shoreline

Rustic riverfront camp on the Mohawk. A camp like when you used to visit grandma at the lake. Full kitchen and bathroom, cute bedroom, relaxing porch with full window view of the river. Private backyard, fire pit and gas grill. Free kayaks/tubes on property. 24 minutes to Saratoga and 12 mins to any store or restaurant you could want. Chairs on the river overlook the Twin Bridges. This is a quirky camp - so best to book only if you know the different between a camp and a luxury property.

The Writer's Cottage

The Writer's Cottage is a tiny white house on a country road; vintage, complete, and inspiring. Built in the nineteenth century, it's perfect for a solo traveler or a pair of travelers exploring the Berkshires and the Hudson Valley. If you like rustic buildings, you'll be a fan of the cottage; it's an incredibly cozy time warp. Queen bed and living quarters downstairs; airy loft up a narrow set of enclosed stairs. There's an orchard and lawn with grill, hammock and ironwork table.

Glass Lake Cottage

Escape to our cozy Glass Lake cottage in Averill Park—your all-season retreat. Spend the day on the water or relax in the outdoor space with stunning lake views. Just 25 minutes from the Albany Amtrak station and 50 minutes from Saratoga, explore nearby Berkshires leaf-peeping, Jiminy Peak skiing, drive-in movies, and charming towns like Chatham and Hudson. Our family has long loved this lake, and we’re excited to share it with you—whether for a weekend getaway or a longer stay.

Private Family Cabin 3.5ac • HotTub • Water Access

Private 3.5-acre family cabin with hot tub, indoor game room, and direct access to a serene pond for kayaking, pedal boating. Fire pit, hammock, 65-inch HDTV, dedicated workspace, EV charger, pet-friendly, and self check-in. Located in a bird sanctuary with breathtaking sunset views, just minutes from local attractions and a golf club on the same street , Spacious layout ideal for multi-generational stays— the perfect blend of privacy, tranquility, nature, and upscale comfort.

Charming Riverfront 4BR Flat

This four bedroom apartment is in an historic Hudson riverfront colonial mansion built by oilcloth baron and philanthropist Deborah Ball Powers in the early 19th century. The apartment has a full kitchen and dining are downstairs and upstairs four bedrooms. It sits on 2 acres of Hudson river waterfront - comes with shared use of canoes, croquet or badminton and other games for the lawn. NO PARTIES: please see the listing for the whole house to host parties.

The Cabin at Whispering Pines - 20 min to skiing

Now with satellite WIFI, the Cabin at Whispering Pines is a 2 bed/1 bath private home set on 34 acres of mostly forest w/ trails outside that take you through our property, over a babbling brook & right into a 447 acre nature preserve. The cabin is perfect for nature lovers who also want proximity to local ski resorts like Jiminy Peak or Bosquet, the Lebanon Valley Speedway, Tanglewood, Albany, Chatham, Great Barrington, Stockbridge, Lenox or Pittsfield.

Calf's Lakeside Cottage

Comfy Cottage retreat is located on 2nd Burden Lake. Offering a charming two bedroom home set back from the road & nestled on a treed lot. Come rain or shine. The cottage has an enclosed porch and inviting patio with view of the 2nd Burden lake. (Note: cottage has lakeview only)Located just around the corner from Kay's pizza and water activities! Conveniently located to wedding events & dining at Old Daley Inn on Crooked Lake, June Farm, Troy, & more.

Lake House in Averill Park, NY

Our lake house is on Glass Lake in Averill Park, NY. In case you want to venture off, it is close to Saratoga (race season!), the Berkshires MA, Albany NY, and Vermont. Incredibly private with spacious property. Our lake house is great for families with kids and couples, and handicap accessible. It is great for any season (leaves, skiing, fishing, swimming). Kayaks, row boat.....and the lake!! Booking guest must be at least 25 years old.

Winter Cabin Hideaway - Views + Fire Pit + Hot Tub

Escape to your cozy mountain retreat—perfect for winter getaways! Just 15 mins to Jiminy Peak and close to Tanglewood, MASS MoCA & The Clark. Enjoy skiing and nights under the stars in the wood-fired hot tub. Warm up by the Breeo fire pit or inside with radiant floors, cook festive meals, and unwind in total privacy. With EV charging and a peaceful workspace, it’s the perfect spot to celebrate the Holidays and enjoy the winter season.