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Lakeside Gem: Hot Tub & Game Room in Hancock

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 257917 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside Gem: Hot Tub & Game Room in Hancock

Furnished Balcony w/ Mountain Views | Sauna | Gas Grill | Fire Pit

Ideal for family retreats or group getaways, this sprawling 9-bed, 4-bath home offers a one-of-a-kind experience! Sitting near the shores of Russell Lake, this private vacation rental invites you to enjoy days spent swimming, kayaking, and canoeing against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Plus, this home features a game room, a hot tub, a balcony, and a spacious yard for your fur pal to roam!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 6: 1 full bed
- Bedroom 7: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 8: 2 twin bunk beds, 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 9: 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, 1 twin bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private hot tub, dock
- Furnished balcony, picnic area
- Gas grill, charcoal grill
- Fire pit, mountain views
- Outdoor seating & dining
- Cornhole, horseshoes, lawn games
- Volleyball court, sports equipment
- Entertainment room
- 200 yards to lake access, 2 rowboats, 1 canoe, 1 kayak
- 250 acres

GAME ROOM
- Backgammon table, pool table
- Smart TV, wet bar

INDOOR LIVING
- Sauna
- 3 Smart TVs w/ cable
- Video game console, stereo
- Wood-burning stove
- 2 dining areas, walk-in closet
- Walk-in shower, 3 shower/tub combos
- Board games, books

KITCHENS (main & upper level)
- Stove/oven refrigerator, dishwasher
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
- Drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, microwave, toaster

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C, window A/C unit, ceiling fans
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers
- Linens/towels, beach towels, trash bags/paper towels

FAQ
- Shared lake access
- No fence before lake
- Exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, step-free entry
- Bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor
- Interior stairs to access bedrooms & bathrooms on 2nd floor

PARKING
- Driveway (20 vehicles)
- RV/trailer

-- THE LOCATION --

- Situated 200 yards from Russell Lake: fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking trails, bird watching
- 9 miles to The Hancock Town Square
- 28 miles to C&S Stables
- 36 miles to Elk Mountain Ski Resort
- 103 miles to New York Stewart International Airport

-- 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
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home offers step-free entry. While it features a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access the bedrooms and bathrooms located on the 2nd floor
- The lake is shared with Camp Chavivin. Camp Chavivin is a Jewish faith-based camp for girls, and modesty in dress and behavior is expected of its participants. As our guests, please be respectful of their culture and program. We ask you to intentionally restrict interactions with their participants while they are conducting their lake activities and you are sharing the lake
- This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced lake area
- Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras located around the perimeter of the home facing the property lines. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,917 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
Luxurious Lakefront Estate Pets Events Welcome
New! Luxury Lakefront Estate Pets/events Welcome
Luxurious Lakefront Estate - Pets Welcome! Hancock
Luxurious Lakefront Estate - Pets Welcome! Private vacation home
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About the area

Map
Hancock, New York

What's nearby

  • Hancock Golf Course - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Hancock Town Square - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Hancock Riverpark - 20 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Michigan Hill State Forest - 30 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Animal Adventure Park - 53 min drive - 56.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Butterfields Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪BC Pizza & More - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪River Run Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Quickway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Gem: Hot Tub & Game Room in Hancock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Gem: Hot Tub & Game Room in Hancock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Gem: Hot Tub & Game Room in Hancock?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Gem: Hot Tub & Game Room in Hancock located?

This family-friendly Hancock vacation home is located on the waterfront, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from West Branch Delaware River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Robert W. Nichol Nature Preserve and Science Center and Kerryville State Forest. Barbour Brook State Forest and Steam Mill State Forest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Lakeside Gem: Hot Tub & Game Room in Hancock Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

Great host, great property, great stay. Secluded, big, well put together and comfortable. Would highly recommend and will 100% be staying again.

8/10

It’s a good space for a large group. Enough rooms for everyone. Beautiful lake nearby. Scott was very helpful. House has two kitchens, three refrigerators which was great. Kitchens weee stocked with pantry essentials which was very convenient. Over all, a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Scott and Anne were incredible hosts, and their home was perfect for our group. We were a large group, and had a ton of space. The kitchen was fully stocked for us to cook giant meals. The hot tub was amazing. Scott and Anne were responsive, and even came early in the morning to plow us out of the driveway when there was a lot of snow. We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Our 7 adult kids, their spouses, and children joined us from Dec 19-22, 2024 to celebrate an early Christmas weekend, coming from 5 states! We had a fabulous time at this property. We brought a fold up table to add to the one there and could fit us all for dinner nicely. Kids were very happy to have it snow - and Scott came through with his plow for the driveway .Plenty of space to spread out. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Scott & Ann were both super communicative. All pictures matched the property, and our stay was perfect. With the snow over the weekend, Scott was nice enough to plow the driveway for us on the Sunday morning. Everything was great! We used the firepit, the sleds, the pool table. Only downside is no cell coverage in the area, but WiFi was enough for us! They had Roku, lots of games, and plenty of space to accommodate my group of 22 people. We never felt like we were on top of eachother, which was a huge plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10

Our wholw family stayed and it was lots of fun. So much to do. Great fishing and swimming.
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10/10

Great place for our group to stay as we fished the west branch of the Delaware. Owners were very responsive and accommodating and the lodge was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
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10/10

I went with a group of friends in the winter and we had an incredible time. The hosts were great and the house is beautiful. Would 100% recommend.

10/10

The property and house was amazing tons or room and great for have friends and family together
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10

We had 17 people staying for a three day rainy weekend and everyone was very pleased with the place. It was large and spacious and everything worked great. Scott was a great host! Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We loved our stay at this property, the house was fantastic. It easily accomodated all 21 of us, and the hot tub was a huge hit. Rowboats, canoes and a kayak was included with the property and there are even hiking trails. If you have a family reunion like we did or just a large group definitely book this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Wonderful, pleasant, enjoyable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

We loved the house and all of the amenities. Communication with the owner was great. 100% would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

I had my 50th Birthday party there for Memorial Day weekend. Amazing place!!!There is not one negative comment I can think of. I had a perfect celebration. There was so much to do there outdoor and indoor that I wish we could off stay longer. The owners were so nice. All my friends and family loved the house and the property. We all had a great time. THANK YOU
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great place for our wedding party weekend. Scott was super accommodating and was an excellent host. Would recommend especially if you plan a small wedding. Just one note the entertainment room is not heated but this did not deter us and was fine even in January.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10

This was an amazing place! Plenty of room for our group of 15 or so people. The house is very private, and the lake was a great spot to hang out and relax on the dock. There are several boats and life jackets already provided which is perfect. We really enjoyed the 2 separate living spaces so when kids were up early, the other side of the house couldn't hear a thing. The bar / game room was great, and the barn stable area was a really cool feature. Owner was very responsive and there were no issues with amenities or equipment. We would definitely come back again!

10/10

Was great having space for our spread out family: Oklahoma, Florida, Texas and New York. 17 of us ranging in age from 86 to 6 months! The surrounding area is so peaceful and the house was large enough for us to gather together and also find some alone time. We were "treated" to some heavy winds and rain that knocked the power out- but only for a couple minutes until the generator kicked on. The property owner showed up soon after the storm passed to make sure all was well- fantastic friendly owners! We are hoping to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

we would like to thank Scott and Ann for letting us enjoy their house for the week. We were a group of 20 (17 adults 3 kids} and we had more then enough space to hang out together. The property is well kept and there is plenty of fish biting in the lake. Firepit was non stop each night, thank you for all the wood supplied. We only had 1 small issue and Scott responded in mere minutes. Perfect for our family reunion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Great place for a group to hang out together and not worry about bothering or being bothered by anyone else. Very private location. Creative how they turned a large stable into a very livable multi bedroom, multi bath place with comfortable family room and kitchen gathering spaces plus a game room with a wet bar. There are a hot tub and dry sauna inside as well but we did not use them during our stay. Outside is very clean and open with a great grill and large fire pit with bench surround and plenty of mowed space for outdoor play and events. The lodge is an easy walk but 400-500 yards from the lake and the view of the lake is limited. That said, the views of the surrounding fields, forest and hills are not disappointing and the lake itself is clean and accessible. The owners were very responsive and accommodating. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Negatives: 1. Rules for the place are a bit over the top. We were asked to leave it as we found it. Since we paid over $1,000 per day, we feel we should not have been asked to clean before we leave. There was a warning about how to treat the hot tub-rinse off first, no food or drink in it. They would not ne cleaning it while we were there. 2. Also, we were asked to use only the perimeter of the lake during late morning and most of the afternoon due to a kids’ camp making use of the lake to take kids tubing during that time. 3. Finally, ticks were awful, not that the owners can help that. We believe we should have been made aware of these things after we requested to book but before making the actual reservations. Positives: 1. Plenty of room for everyone. 2. 2 kitchens came in handy. 3 The fire pit and volleyball set-up were nice additions if it wasn’t for the ticks. 4. Plenty of towels for everyone even with hot tub usage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Everyone in our party raved about this property so much so that we seriously joked "same time next year?" If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle and unwind and connect with friends and family this is your place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We had a great time staying in Scott’s house for a weekend with friends. We were a large group of 6 couples and kids under 2 and the setup was perfect with enough space for everyone. It was really nice to have some bedrooms away from the main area so the kids could go to bed and the adults didn’t disturb them. Scott was a great host and was really helpful when we had a problem with one of the fridges. The one piece of feedback I would give is that while there are a lot of products in the home like spices etc, there were some basics missing (like olive oil). Not a huge thing, but keep in mind if there is something you really need for a certain dish. Easy enough solve though as town is about 10 mins away and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this place for a big family or group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10

I'd give this an even higher rating if I could. As a group of friends, we have been spending New Year's Eve together for the last 16+ years. We started as teenagers at a college retreat, then we grew up and a camp just wouldn't do. We've rented many a property throughout the years but really, nothing beats this one. There is so much space for everyone, plenty of privacy for those that need it, sound doesn't carry throughout the house so those that want to sleep can sleep, those that want to have a party can have a party, there are two kitchens which are such a help when cooking for a group of 20+, the amenities are wonderful, and we could not have asked for a better place. We are so looking forward to coming back next year. Scott and Ann were incredible hosts, very responsive and accommodating. Thank you for letting us stay at Lake View Estate!

8/10

Our family of 14 adults loved our long Thanksgiving weekend in this renovated horse stable. The main floor open concept and stocked kitchen worked great. Having a pool table in the adjacent room, so accessible made us play more pool than we ever have. The hot tub and sauna were clean and ready to go. Owner was wonderful. He came over and tried to resolve an odor issue from the downstairs bathroom. He also offered to take us on a hike on the trails around the property. We really enjoyed staying there. The one surprise was that 5 of the bedrooms didn't have windows. Some folks didn't care at all about that, some did.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022