Lakefront refuge, 20 minutes from Saratoga Springs, NY

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Foyer at front entrance (with cubbies, washer, dryer, & extra freezer)

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8166.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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Middle Grove, NY

Skidmore College
‪26 min drive‬
Saratoga Race Course
‪27 min drive‬
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
‪28 min drive‬
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

The best of many worlds is here for you at Lake Desolation! Relax and take in the view of the picture-postcard lake from the huge windows while being warmed by a fire in the stove. In winter, it's a snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling paradise- just head out the door and go for miles in the pristine woods. Downhill skiing is just minutes away at West Mountain and a bit farther at Gore. In summer, take out a paddleboard and paddle around the glassy water, or sit on the dock and read in the sun. Cook dinner in the open kitchen with the latest upgrades or grill dinner out back while you sit in the screened-in gazebo. Hang out at the fire pit and look up at the stars. Soak in the whirlpool tub while you watch the moon rise. It's the ultimate in relaxation.

If you prefer activity, Saratoga Springs is just 10 miles away, and you will find shops, excellent restaurants, premium concerts at the SPAC, skiing at West Mountain and Gore, Skidmore College, the famed Saratoga Race Track and much more. This is a 4-season area so you can enjoy the beauty all year round.

Property manager

Dave & Diana

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Pets must be well-behaved and housebroken.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Middle Grove

Located in Middle Grove, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Golf World and The Saratoga Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Children's Museum at Saratoga and Tang Teaching Museum. Congress Park Carousel and National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Middle Grove, NY

What's nearby

Saratoga Springs City Center - 25 min drive - 20.9 km
Skidmore College - 26 min drive - 20.8 km
Saratoga Race Course - 27 min drive - 23.3 km
Saratoga Racetrack - 27 min drive - 23.5 km
Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 28 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

Saratoga Springs Station - 21 min drive
Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Village Pizzeria - ‬21 min drive
‪Tinney's Tavern - ‬19 min walk
‪Boy Haven Twin Rivers Council - ‬16 min drive
‪Adirondack Italian Ice - ‬16 min drive
‪Mom & Pop's Store And Pizzeria - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront refuge, 20 minutes from Saratoga Springs, NY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront refuge, 20 minutes from Saratoga Springs, NY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront refuge, 20 minutes from Saratoga Springs, NY?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lakefront refuge, 20 minutes from Saratoga Springs, NY located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Desolation State Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Daketown State Forest and Middle Grove State Forest. Golf World and Homestead County Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

marie-pier l.

4 Dec 2024

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

Great vacation

great place, great host

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

17 Sept 2024

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

Wedding weekend

In the area for our son’s wedding. The house was comfortable and relaxing with beautiful, serene lake view.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

24 Aug 2024

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

A wonderful lake front stay.

The house is truly lovely, with amazing views of the lake and a dock right across from the house. The house is spacious and comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped for everything you need to prepare meals. Proximity to Saratoga is a real plus also. The hosts were very responsive and every little detail was taken care of. We can’t wait to come back soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

14 Aug 2023

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

Second time here, it’s still amazing

A great house on a great lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

11 Feb 2022

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

Stunning view of the lake

Perfect for our family of 8 for a winter getaway! The house offers a stunning view of the lake and is in a great location--- somewhat secluded but only a short drive to restaurants. Looking forward to future stays!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

25 Sept 2023

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

Lovely, peaceful getaway

The house was more than expected. A great getaway but also close to Saratoga Springs where our friends live.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie R.

14 Feb 2022

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

Serenity with everything you need!

My husband and I had a four day stay. It was delightful, as are the owners. Positives include: dog friendly, spacious and cozy, well stocked/supplied with items you may need, peaceful and secluded location. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

6 Oct 2024

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

This is a beautiful place to stay!

Everything you could ever need is at the house. We were seven people ranging from 6 to 72. There were board games for the kids, video games, a wood-burning stove for my daughter-in-law , a beautiful lake — the surrounding trees were turning color!! Everybody was very happy. The location was only about eight minutes from my brother’s,which is super convenient. We went to the Sagamore hotel on Lake George for a beautiful luncheon. Yesterday we took the scenic train ride from Corinth— The grandkids were thrilled. It was a perfect trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

9 July 2022

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

Hidden Treasure

Beautiful, private home. We felt like we were living in a treehouse overlooking the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

23 May 2023

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

Lovely Lake House

We loved everything about this house. It had everything we needed plus lovely views and, of course, access to a beautiful, peaceful lake. The house was very clean and well-appointed. And the owners were lovely to deal with; very responsive and helpful. We hope to return. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

22 Feb 2022

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

Beautiful, quiet home

My family and I needed a place to stay while visiting my brother in Middle Grove. Diana and Dave's place was perfect. Beautifully finished home that is the perfect size for us. Great view out the main windows, and very cozy. Diana and Dave are also very responsive and were happy to answer any questions. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

12 May 2022

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

Wonderful

Stunning view and exceptionally clean. The beautiful kitchen was supplied with everything we could hope for and more. The owners went above and beyond providing information and answering questions. We had the perfect weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

20 July 2023

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

Relaxing getaway on the lake

We took my college-aged kids and nephew to this beautiful lake house. It was a pleasure to make family meals in the well stocked kitchen, play games in the great room, and have our morning coffee on the screened in porch. We loved having the freedom to take a quick dip in the lake, kayak, or paddle board then back to the house to relax or take a nap. The young adults loved the proximity to Saratoga Springs. Overall, a great trip for the whole family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laila W.

8 Aug 2022

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

The Perfect Place

We had such a good time at Dave and Diana's property! The open concept dining room, living room and kitchen provided the much needed room for our whole family to join us for breakfast one day. The 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms made the stay extremely comfortable with the 4 adults and 3 children that lived in the house for the week. I would recommend this property to any family looking for a spacious house in the middle of nowhere with all the amenities you could ever need to be comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary K.

2 Aug 2022

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

Secluded Lake Retreat

From the house we walked to Colleen’s dock where we swam every day. The grands learned all about fishing . We brought three rods. They loved paddling and rowing to the island in the middle of the lake with their Dad. We hiked around Archer Valley Lake twice which was an easy mile drive to get to. Nice to have a stocked pantry and condiments in the fridge. Especially coffee. We will recommend this gem to friends

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

16 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful location and house

This home was beautiful, on a hill overlooking the lake with large windows that was truly the centerpiece of the house! We were there for a Fall Colors trip and the view was spectacular, heading down to the dock was great for the views and just sitting on the calm water. The stay was comfortable with 6 adults, 2 children, and 1 toddler with plenty of space to spend quality family time together, rest, and sleep. The kitchen was lovely with everything needed for cooking and prep. The location was fantastic, a few times taking the dog out there was absolutely no sound under a full moon - very surreal and special. Even so, it is only a quick 20 minute drive into Saratoga through a beautiful winding forest road. You really feel like you get the best of both worlds with this house! I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to get away smack in the middle of the outskirts of Saratoga and the Adirondacks.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cooper R.

24 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful spot!

The hosts were very communicative and helpful. The spot was calming and peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb C., Westford, MA

2 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful lake home

This is a beautiful, clean, comfortable lakefront home that has everything you need for an awesome vacation! We enjoyed the peacefulness and relaxing on the docks, using the boats and evenings in the gazebo! The hosts Dave and Diana could not have been nicer and were excellent communicators! We appreciated the information provided on the lake, hikes, restaurants, etc... It is a wonderful place to stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

10 Mar 2022

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

Wow. Wonderful experience.

This place is fantastic, and so are the owners. Not only is the place clean and beautiful, but there’s everything you could possibly imagine for your stay including ingredients for chocolate chip cookies! (which we happily made!) The owners go above and beyond and even had a game delivered for our four-year-old twins because they wanted them to have something to play with! Highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a quiet getaway near Saratoga springs.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

5 Jan 2022

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

Perfect getaway

Love the layout for two families to getaway. Plenty of space and a nice common area to come together. The location was great: secluded in the woods with easy access to the lake. Everything was tidy and clean. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

28 Dec 2021

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

Comfortable with an amazing view!

The property was larger than it appeared in the photos, had all the amenities and more and was cozy and comfortable with plenty of daylight and the wood stove. I would definitely recommend this stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn L.

21 Dec 2021

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

Holiday celebration

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

27 Oct 2021

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

Fall escape!

The location was perfect for a meeting place for those of us from middle New Hampshire, and upstate western New York. The home was well furnished and welcoming to us all. We couldn't quite figure out how to use the TV, but that was for the best. We had all brought games, so much of our time was sitting at the dining room table playing the game of the hour (or more than an hour). It was too chili for any water activities, but the road in front of the house was a nice (but hilly) walk. Spent one day in Saratoga Springs, walking down Broadway and popping into several shops before ordering take-out from the Olde Bryan Inn. We planned to have s'mores outside in the gazebo, but opted instead for "oven" s'mores - worked great! Our 8 year old dog also very much approved!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie B., Boston, MA

21 Oct 2021

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

A Hidden Gem!

Don’t pass up the opportunity to stay at this beautiful home on Lake Desolation! We had the most perfect October weather where the leaves were at peak color! Still warm enough to paddle on the lake and really enjoyed the outdoor fire pit! We had plenty of space, the kitchen is gorgeous and well stocked, beds were comfortable, our pup felt very welcome as well! Loved that there was a dog bed and bowls out! We spent a lot of time just looking out at the trees and lake through the big picture window! Can’t say enough good things about our stay, hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

20 Sept 2021

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

A must see

Couldn't have been happier with this rental. Absolutely stunning. Everything you need and then some. Trying to come up with an excuse to go back!!! Don't pass this hidden gem up. Diana was easy to get in touch with. Left crystal clear instructions. Thanks for everything!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dave & Diana

Diana and Dave love this home and this special lake and are excited to share it with you. It truly is a special place. We have been coming to Lake Desolation for many years.

Why they chose this property

Diana and Dave have been coming to Lake Desolation for years. They love long-distance swimming in the lake, and it's a mecca for distance swimmers. When the opportunity presented itself to buy this beautiful refuge, they jumped a the chance to ensure that their 3 children would be able to experience Lake Desolation as they have.

What makes this property unique

The warmth of the home is unmatched, and every detail has been thoughtfully put into place. Just walking through the front door, taking a deep breath and looking at the lake gives us a feeling of peace. Listening to the owls, loons, and woodpeckers in the early morning, and noticing the activity of beavers at night, makes us aware of our connection to nature and is restorative. Hike to Archer Vly and feel like you're the only one there, row to the island and explore, or swim in the perfect water. You can't help but feel at home.

Lake Desolation is a quiet lake only 10 miles from Saratoga Springs. It is a perfect place to swim. In the summer you can enjoy Saratoga Lake and the famed Saratoga racetrack. In the fall and spring, there are wine and beer festivals and many fun events. Bring your hiking boots and the hiking in the Adirondacks is unmatched! From here you have easy access to points North if you want to hike the peaks or ski.

https://www.saratoga.com/winter/cross-country-ski/

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Bedroom 2

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Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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