Utopian Country Retreat w Glowing Flowers

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Real glowing Petunias! Crossed with firefly DNA, these flowers glow as they grow

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 5204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Voorheesville, NY

Crossgates Mall
‪17 min drive‬
University at Albany
‪18 min drive‬
Colonie Center Mall
‪21 min drive‬
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom/Family Room

2 Double Futons and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Going crazy in the City? Get the heck out and into the country away from the craziness and into tranquil fun!

Mid-Century motif blends with incredible views, country quiet and relaxed luxury. I was told that this place has the most amazing view in the Capitol Region with gigantic deck, pool, two person jacuzzi tub. Minutes from Albany.

The house is powered by a 12 kilowatt solar array, out of sight in the lower meadow where you are welcome to take a look.

Note that pool is not heated before Memorial Day or after Oct 1, and is not open at all before May 15 or after Oct 15.

Note also that I do live on the property and, while I will endeavor to give you as much privacy as you would like, you will likely see me on a daily basis, maintaining the pool, deck and other common spaces. If you are looking for a completely private getaway, you should consider another property.

Thank you,
Aaron

Coronavirus Notice: It is the responsibility of guests to take reasonable precautions to prevent contracting or spreading the coronavirus. While we will endeavor to provide a clean and welcoming environment, we cannot afford to sterilize the property after each guest and disclaim any responsibility for anyone that may contract the coronavirus (or any other illness) while staying at Westview. By agreeing to rent the property, guests are waiving any rights to take legal action against the owner. If you cannot accept this condition, please do not book the property.

Property manager

Aaron Breidenbaugh

Languages

English

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Laid back gatherings only

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Glass near the Pool

Coronavirus Notice: It is the responsibility of guests to take reasonable precautions to prevent contracting or spreading the coronavirus.

As long as the state of emergency persists, there will be a strict "no guests" policy to prevent spread of disease.

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

Note from host: Laid back gatherings only

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Voorheesville

Voorheesville is home to this holiday home. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Crossgates Mall and Colonie Center Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at MVP Arena or SEFCU Arena. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Voorheesville, NY

What's nearby

Crossgates Mall - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
University at Albany - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
Albany Medical Center - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
MVP Arena - 21 min drive - 20.6 km
Colonie Center Mall - 21 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

Albany International Airport Station - 25 min drive
Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
‪Northern Barrell - ‬10 min drive
‪Indian Ladder Farmstead Cidery and Brewery - ‬10 min drive
‪Track 32 Italian Pub - ‬15 min drive
‪Swifty's Restaurant & Pub - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Utopian Country Retreat w Glowing Flowers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Utopian Country Retreat w Glowing Flowers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Utopian Country Retreat w Glowing Flowers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Utopian Country Retreat w Glowing Flowers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Utopian Country Retreat w Glowing Flowers located?

Situated in Voorheesville, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Thacher State Park, Delmar Dog Park and Hartman Road Dog Park. Thompson's Lake State Park and Thompsons Lake State Park Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

15 Sept 2024

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

Great host, pool, & location

A must-do, easy hike with stairs is the Thacher Nature Center's Indian Ladder Trail, which starts from the center. Ask about taking the upper trail back to the center. It overlooks Indian Ladder, and there are restrooms and picnic tables nearby. Don't miss the Indian Ladder Farms, which has outdoor music, beer tastings, and a cute shop. Check out Secret Caverns (about 40 minutes away) for a great tour (lots of stairs down). Cooperstown is a great day trip (1.5 hours away). There's the baseball museum, the art museum (which is well worth it), and a farm museum across the road from it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

31 July 2024

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

Repeat guest

Wonderful. Relaxing. Hoping we can come back next summer.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

22 Feb 2024

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

Amazing experience!

The place is unique and serene. We came in winter which is not the best season, but you can still appreciate its natural beauty. The property is somewhat old, and definitely showed its age, but it's uniquely designed and well equiped. The host Aaron made us feel at home with lots of thoughtfulness. We thoroughly enjoyed our shory stay on our short vacation. Thanks Aaron!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas F.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property.

Overall great stay. Pleased with everything start to finish. Great host.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

24 Aug 2023

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

Ideal quiet getaway

My partner and I spent a short week away here. The house was unique, property was beautiful and quiet. It was the perfect place for a getaway, we were able to work remotely and enjoy the luxury of the pool, mountain view, etc. Aaron was an amazing host, he treated us to our favorite bagels, fruits and juice, even got us flowers. While the host is on the property we still had privacy and were given space so it was no issue at all. Would definitely come again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

18 July 2023

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

Peaceful retreat

Great place. Realistic photos. Would like to visit again.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

victor S., CONCORD

14 July 2023

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

Beautiful Oasis

We had a wonderful stay in Aaron's home! He was very attentive to make us comfortable and went out of his way to ensure that we had an enjoyable vacation. He was especially good with our kids and they really liked him! His pool is amazing, the views are breathtaking! It truly is an oasis, we would love to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

16 June 2023

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

A Great Stay!

Really enjoyed our stay. Pool is great! Aaron is a great host. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F., Long Island NY

27 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful

The house is exactly as described! Very nice place with beautiful views. Aaron was very accommodating if we needed anything! We would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia F.

28 July 2022

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

Amazing stay!

We had the best time!! It was exactly what we wanted: time to relax and hang out, very peaceful and so much fun. My 5 y/o daughter probably spent more time in the pool than on land the whole week we stayed at the house. The view is just stunning with the mountains in the background and we say beautiful fireflies at night! Aaron was so great, detail oriented (beautiful flowers in the kitchen on our arrival, the most delicious bagels and fruits in the fridge!) and has the sweetest pups. He had the perfect floaty (Princess Celestia!) blown up and waiting for our daughter to play with when we got there. The home itself is spacious and cozy at the same time. Perfect for our family but definitely space for more people as well. We would definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe M., Brooklyn

18 July 2020

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

Enchanted getaway

We had a great stay at Westview. Aaron and his two dogs, Seamus and Rosie were great hosts! We were there on a ‘working vacation’ but we all enjoyed everything this house and property has to offer - the pool is perfect temp, large and clean (Aaron tended to the pool every morning!), the seclusion and the view were amazing, the house was cozy and there are so many comfortable places to be with your family or have some individual downtime. Great location - nearby to John Thatcher State park, amenities (supermarket, liquor store, takeout, farmers market), 20 min to Albany or other shopping (if needed). Overall, great getaway for our family and hope to come back soon!

Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Valerie G.

5 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful getaway in the mountains

This was an absolutely beautiful stay. We enjoyed it immensely. Really recommend the hammock area. Nice views, beautiful kitchen and unique aesthetic. The sleeping situation is as pictured- best for families- though not great for anyone with back problems. Aaron was very nice and made himself available to us as needed- although we had originally been looking for an air bnb with total privacy as it was for our anniversary- and it was not as private as we expected. This is a great retreat and perfect for someone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Thanks Aaron!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniella G.

12 June 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed stay at nice house with gorgeous views

We had a very good stay with Aaron. He's very friendly and helpful and has two cute little dogs our son liked to play with. The house has gorgeous views and inside an enormous amount of space. We could easily unwind and relax and loved the outdoor deck and swimming pool. Overall we would recommend to anyone. One remark if you are booking the house. The whole place is a combination of Aaron's house (left from entrance) and guest house (right from entrance). This means you will also see and encounter Aaron once or twice a day. For us no problem at all but if you are really looking for something private and idyllic than you might want to reconsider.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

17 Sept 2019

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

Great Place, Great Location, Great Host

Needing to get away from in all I recently stayed here for a week. I will definitely be back. Aaron went out of his way to accommodate my stay and was only a text away. The home is unique, cozy and well maintained. The deck and its views are amazing. The pool is clean and well maintained, pool towels were provided. Room by room. The kitchen is well stocked and has plenty of workspace to prepare meals. The living has an abundance of places to laze around with a good book.. The bedroom/den pod was open and very spacious. The beds and linens made for very comfortable sleep. Lots of closet space and a nice desk to work at. The den portion has a very comfortable sectional and nice big tv. Just outside is the pool with plenty of deck chairs and such. The bathroom pod is unbelievable. The sunken jacuzzi is a treasure. I was looking for a place to just relax and decompress and this place was perfect. I love to read and the are plenty of quiet outdoor and indoor places to snuggle up with a good book. The location is perfect very convenient to shopping, movie theatres and grocery stores. Thank you Aaron for a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

22 July 2019

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

Unique, remote and quiet getaway

Wonderful spaces, views and quiet location. So great to find a gem like this one. Great stay, clean, amenities galore, excellent communication with owner. Cool spot that many folks should be able to enjoy. Close to lots in the Capital District. Had a relaxing stay.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

28 Oct 2018

Beautiful views!

We had a lovely time during our stay here! The house is great--spacious, yet cozy--and the views were wonderful! Aaron was a great host! We look forward to staying here again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cal Z.

16 Aug 2018

Beautiful property

The view is amazing and the pool was such a treat! Aaron had purchased some fruit and OJ before we got there, which was really appreciated. And he was very accommodating as a host. The porch, pool, and view are as advertised and the place was very clean and well kept. We bumped into Aaron a few times, but he is a nice guy and it wasn't an issue at all. We spent a full day by the pool and it felt very private.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jo S., Columbus, Ohio

17 Sept 2017

The house was wonderful but the "Crown Jewel" of this location is the view!

We enjoyed our stay. Aaron and Rosie (his little dog) were great hosts. As I mentioned previously, the views from this house are incredible. The only "negative" is that the pool was listed as Private, when in fact you share the pool with the owner. We didn't use the pool a couple of times as it was being used. The house is unique in its setup. The pictures of the house/property/amenities/view are "spot on". We will book again. Hopefully next fall!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Breidenbaugh

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom/Family Room

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Master Bath

Spaces

About this property