Wanderwood Cottage is a luxury vacation rental in Athens, NY near Hudson, located inside the private Sleepy Hollow Lake community. It’s the kind of place that quietly resets your standards. Set in the woods of the Hudson Valley, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably and is built for people who care about how spaces actually live. It’s polished without being precious, elevated without the performance, and designed to feel complete the moment you arrive.

The house moves easily between social and restorative. Shared spaces invite long meals and late conversations, while bedrooms are thoughtfully spaced to give everyone room to disappear when they need it. A full gym, library, game room, and dedicated movie theater turn the house into its own small world, especially on weekends when leaving feels unnecessary.

Outside is where Wanderwood settles into its rhythm. A cedar barrel sauna faces the forest through a large vista window, followed by evenings in the hot tub and around the fire pit. For travelers searching for a Hudson Valley rental with a sauna and hot tub near Hudson, this is the reset that repeats itself day after day.

The setting stays calm and private, with access to Sleepy Hollow Lake amenities including seasonal pools, lake beach, tennis, pickleball, and open recreational areas. Hudson is just twenty minutes away when you want dinner out, but far enough that the house still feels like a true escape.

Owned and managed by experienced Superhosts, the stay feels prepared rather than packaged. It’s spotless, properly stocked, dog-friendly, and genuinely set up for traveling with pets.

Sauna, hot tub, fire, sleep, repeat.