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The Vanderbilt House

4.7(126)
Event Venue

About

Vanderbilt Lakeside blends Victorian elegance with rustic lake house charm in a 6,000-square-foot historic venue overlooking a 20-acre lake in Philmont, NY. The space features eight bedrooms with private baths above versatile gathering rooms like the Bar Room and Sun Room, perfect for retreats and meetings.

The expansive outdoor deck and yard offer serene lakefront views and wildlife sightings, creating a peaceful setting for focused work or relaxed networking. In-house catering delivers custom menus that complement the venue’s warm, eclectic atmosphere, ensuring seamless hospitality for groups up to 20 guests.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with private overnight stays
  • Intimate client dinners with custom catering
  • Team offsites in a scenic lakeside setting

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
Victorian-era railroad hotel reimagined
Originally built in the 1860s by the Vanderbilt family, the venue blends formal Victorian elegance with rustic lake house charm, featuring wainscoting, tall tin ceilings, wood beams, and vintage-inspired wallpaper.
Accommodations
Eight bedrooms with private bathrooms upstairs
The venue offers overnight stays for 16 to 20 guests with eight bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, located above spacious gathering rooms, allowing groups to stay on-site comfortably.
Outdoor Setting
Expansive deck and lakefront yard
An oversized outdoor deck overlooks a large yard with wildflowers, mature trees, and over 550 feet of lake frontage, providing a serene natural backdrop with wildlife sightings including herons and eagles.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 126 reviews