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8.6

Excellent

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15232 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Athol, NY

Fort William Henry16 min drive
Lake George Steamboat Company17 min drive
Million Dollar Beach18 min drive
Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)30 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to get out of the daily routine

Klever M.

Aug 31, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

RUSTIC RETREAT - SKI TIME!

2 story, 4 bedrooms-{3 queen, 1 full, 1 set of bunkbeds, 2 futons}-sleeps 15, 2 full bath, 2 electrified brick fireplaces tastefully done in Adirondack Rustic Decor on 1 1/3 acres of country setting. . Please visit vrbo # 300732, 59223, 599054, 879106, 875106 and 499745 to read ADDITIONAL REVIEWS of other properties we offer and for additional availability. Please know that we will try as hard for our guests at this home, as well. Thanks so much. Later-Glenda

Property manager

Owner/Manager Glenda Duell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Game room

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Athol

Located in Athol, this holiday home is near theme parks. Six Flags Great Escape is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake George and Lake George Dog Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider House of Frankenstein Wax Museum and House of Frankenstein Wax Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Athol, NY

What's nearby

Lake George - 15 min drive
Fort William Henry - 16 min drive
Lake George Steamboat Company - 17 min drive
Lake George Dog Beach - 17 min drive
Million Dollar Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪The Bond 1786 - ‬8 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
‪New Way Lunch - ‬8 min drive
‪Ashes Pub & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RUSTIC RETREAT - SKI TIME! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RUSTIC RETREAT - SKI TIME!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RUSTIC RETREAT - SKI TIME!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RUSTIC RETREAT - SKI TIME! located?

This family-friendly Athol holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Adirondack Park and Hudson River. Hickory Ski Center is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Klever M.

31 Aug 2023

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

Nice place to stay

Beautiful place to get out of the daily routine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

robert b.

11 July 2023

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

Worst vacation stay ever

Arrived and left in ten minutes. Absolute crap hole. They have a run down mildew flooded antiquated home that they con people into staying at. Charge thousands of dollars for a house in a poverty area abandoned cars in the lot next door. Save your time and money

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephanie R.

4 July 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

My family and I rented Patricia's place for a Lake George getaway. Let me start with what went well. The location is very close to Lake George and the Revolution Rail Trail. The home was clean on the inside when we arrived and there were plenty of towels and bedding, and there was a very nice basket of toiletries in the bathroom. The pool was a plus. When we arrived at 4PM to check in, there was a man painting the sidewalks. This seemed like an odd thing to do when guests were arriving as we had to watch to not step in wet paint. The grill that was there was being replaced and the one brought back was used and was very small. The pool area was lacking, the two lounge chairs had straps broken, and they looked as if they had been painted? The fake palm tree in the pictures was still at the pool but was very sad looking. It needs to be thrown out. The front small burner on the stove does not work at all and the front large burner was working on and off. The downstairs was musty and there is a dehumidifier, but it needs to be turned up to keep the humidity level down. The pool table is missing a leg and is help up by bricks and is very uneven. The washer is brand new however the water needs to be turned on before use and off after otherwise it keeps trickling into the washer after it is done. This home is not bad but could use some TLC. Glenda did respond quickly to our concerns and did tell me they plan on renovating this property. Hopefully they do and update pics.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

30 Jan 2023

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

Nice and Cozy place

The property was very comfortable and everyone really enjoyed the pool table. It's also a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

20 Oct 2022

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

Perfect for a Great Fall Getaway!

Loved this place! My friends and I came up here to celebrate my birthday at Lake George. This place accommodated everyone so comfortably. It was spacious and clean when we arrived. We did encounter an issue with the toilet the second day and reached out to the owner who responded so quickly. Someone came over that day and fixed the toilet. The place was also a short drive to town which was another plus. Definitely would stay here again on my next trip to Lake George.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

2 Oct 2022

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

Nice

Perfect for our trip nice home

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Christopher b.

11 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Mildew no internet or emergency services or cell service

Down stairs had moldy smell and moisture level was high to point linens and carpet was wet, we believe that was cause of difficulty breathing, when we arrived there was dog poop on floor that my 7 yr old grandson stepped in and internet service was so slow we couldn't use WiFi calling and was a dead spot for cell phones, we had no access to emergency services and we left at bout 3am cause my sister couldn't breathe and was traumatized cause we couldn't even access emergency services and cell phones weren't able to call 911 she is in hospital now,

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott f.

26 Aug 2022

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

3 day weekend

Everything went well. Property is as described. Worked well for a large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

caroline m.

23 Aug 2022

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

Great stay

Nice quiet location. Clean and as pictured. Pool and pool table were fun extras. We’ll-equipped but would benefit from a quick reorganization. Owner was very responsive. Would have appreciated a binder with house rules and local attractions and restaurants,

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

17 Aug 2022

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

Great Week!

Our family had a great week here!! Plenty of space for the 10 of us! The pool was a HUGE bonus for the kids! We Loved it!! The people before us didn’t leave the house in great shape but the housekeeper was working so hard to clean everything up when we arrived, she was lovely! One wish: I wish there was a vacuum cleaner! We had littles and let’s face it they leave crumbs wherever they go! It would have been so much easier to clean up! But even without that we had a wonderful week here!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

john b.

12 Aug 2022

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

Good place to stay for Lake George with a dog

Glenda was responsive to issues that arose in a timely manner. Location was great for a family with a dog. AC's were working well and the pool was great. Pictures for the property are old.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maddy R.

23 July 2022

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

Quiet beautiful getaway!

I cant express how much we enjoyed our stay at this home! The pool was amazing, the house is so incredibly spacious and really has that cozy fun adirondack feel to it. Swimming under the stars was incredible! Its a quick drive to Lake George Village which was amazing!! The washer and dryer were a bonus, coming home with clean clothes was fantastic! There are tons of towels and toiletries provided. If you want a tan, you will definitely get one as the pool is right under the sun with no interference from trees or anything. Cell service was spotty but it really didn’t matter because relaxation was the number one priority here!! I would recommend to anyone looking for a private and comfy getaway! Thank you again, Glenda!! We look forward to our next stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

anna p.

10 July 2022

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

Great place

Let me preface with, "we had no complaints". But I will have suggestions. We had a great time. My family of 15 included 1 toddler, 3 teens, 2 school age kids and 10 adults If you are a laid back, low maintenance family like ours, this house is optimal for your family's needs. The location was close driving distance to the lake, shopping and an outing on the railways. The inground pool provided a needed rest from outings. We grilled out several mornings and nights with the provided propane grill. This host provided enough towels and pool towels to last us all week. We used their washer and dryer several times. The pool and porch offered plenty of seating. Now, in my "perfect world", I would have liked mattress toppers on the beds, if you have back probems, just be aware. It may have been a longer length of time since the house was opened up from the previous renter, the downstairs had a dehumidifier that wasn't running when we arrived, there was a damp smell to the downstairs. The downstairs TV needed maneuvering in order to watch the vhs tapes that were provided, my guest wanted to suggest perhaps a dvd player or another tv that can stream shows like the one upstairs And lastly, I hate to say, but add me to the list of wifi users when on vacation. Definitely needed a stronger wifi signal for my large bunch. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you again. Priolo family

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

jose g.

6 July 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Surprisingly disappointing

According to the ad, everything looked nice, (pictures were from 2012) Upon arrival the door was locked, my husband txt the manager, and she answered the next day, so we manage to get in the house! The toilet upstairs didn't flush, my husband text her and she said, she would send someone to fix it, but nobody came, the dryer was full of wet smelly towels, only two burner's working on the stove, and we need some extra blankets, it was stored in an unfinished close, all dust, smelling mold and finally we would say overall cleaning is poor, lots of dust, cobwebs, and the mirrors were pretty dirty, the only bright side in the house was the pool! We would say the house is nice, well located, but poorly managed!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdul M.

12 Aug 2021

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

Best

Thank you!!!!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

31 July 2021

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

Great family vacation.

Everything was great, we had a wonderful time. The house is much roomier than the pictures show. Thank you Glenda it was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 July 2021

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

Short ride to Lake George Village

This house had plenty of room for our party of 12. We loved the pool!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Maria L.

9 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

My Review

The house is a great lay out and has all things you would need. It is a lovely home. Glenda the owner was reachable via text only. The short comings are the following: the pool table is not a seller on this property because it is unbalanced and sitting on a brick to level it out, wifi and TV cable is terrible the owner should offer a better package if the renters want to pay or should tell the renters to bring a hot spot or jet pack, there was no TV available and what made it worst 3 of our 5 days it rained so there was no TV watching, the bed sheets need an upgrade, the house was definitely not cleaned, the blankets on the couches were very dirty, once cleaned they should be put in a zippered bag, pool towels were very old, and all the rugs were trip hazards. Also the shower head in the basement is an original it could use an update the water flow is sprinkles. The po floor is very slippery.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donya G.

29 Jan 2021

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

Great stay!

Thank you so much for a wonderful few days not too far from Gore Mountain for skiing. The house was well cleaned and worked well for our family - two young adult children and us parents. We stayed in the upstairs bedrooms and the girls had the downstairs bedrooms, bathroom and living area to themselves.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Xing H.

12 Jan 2021

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

Good

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Maria A.

24 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house is too old it needs to be updated wasn’t able to watch tv the not strong WiFi no service .

Bad

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noris💁🏻

8 July 2020

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

Great

We loved every bit of it We all enjoyed it It was fun the kids loved the pool swimming all day

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

18 Sept 2019

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

Close Stay To Burlap and Beams

We had a large party staying for a wedding at Burlap and Beams. It was so close to the venue that we were able to walk. Parking was great for our many cars, the house was set up with many sleeping arrangements, and it had a pool table and pool for entertainment purposes. The house felt very welcoming when we arrived including a basket of bathroom utensils. I would recommend this quaint and relaxing home.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rosemarie F.

20 Aug 2019

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

Rustic Retreat...

The amazingly spacious home is definitely "Rustic" . The decor is rustic overload. That being said, it is very spacious. The beds were comfortable with clean linens! Plenty of towels were supplied! The pool was great, but could have really used a vacuuming mid way through our stay, which we would have done if it were available.(Since I didn't say anything to Glenda, she had no idea. I'm sure she would have taken care of it if I mentioned it) Overall it was a very nice place to stay. I would recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Shashank T.

5 Oct 2018

Nice and secluded

Nice house. Good for 3-4 families. Except for the fact that hot water was not available (probably due to some boiler issue), everything was fine.

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager Glenda Duell

My name is Glenda and I grew up in the Town of Thurman where this house is located. I graduated from the local Warrensburg Central School and other than college time, have lived here all my life. Have visited other places, but I love life and the mountains here.

Why they chose this property

I live just a few miles from this house and we decided to buy it because we considered it a great investment. The property was close to town and the house needed some TLC. We gave it that and more. We thoroughly enjoyed working and upgrading the house to it's present condition.

What makes this property unique

This property has a quiet brook running through the back of the property. Trout fishing, too! we have just installed a wonderful inground swimming pool. Please consider reading the positive'reviews' at our other vacation rental at vrbo# 300732 and know that we strive for the same great service here.