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Lakefront Retreat near Saratoga Racetrack, SPAC

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Malta, NY
  • Saratoga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saratoga Race Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Retreat near Saratoga Racetrack, SPAC

Long-Term Rental available during July and August. Short-Term Rentals available during other time periods.

Whether you’re in town for the racing season, horse shows, the Jazz Festival, Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), Skidmore College events, a special event, or just a long-term getaway, this lakeside property offers an unforgettable retreat. Experience all that Saratoga has to offer with the convenience and comfort of a spacious home.

This large waterfront property is nestled on a private road, this home offers a peaceful, picturesque setting ideal for families, friends, or groups. The spacious layout, stunning lake views, and premium amenities create the perfect retreat relaxing by the water, perfect for creating lasting memories with family and friends.

Key Features:
First Floor Exterior: A wraparound deck providing breathtaking panoramic vistas of the lake, perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets.
First Floor Living Space: The large, well-equipped kitchen and sunlit dining room are ideal for cooking and entertaining. The cozy living room provides a relaxing spot to unwind and features plenty of seating and a large screen television equipped for all streaming services. A full bath, coat closet and laundry room are adjacent to the kitchen. New washer and dryer and utility sink were installed in 2025.

Comfortable Accommodations on the Second Floor:
Primary Suite: King bed with new mattress, private bathroom with dual vanities, and a balcony with lake views.
Lakeside Bedroom: Queen bed with its own lake-view balcony.
Additional Bedroom: Twin beds, great for extra guests or children.
Second Full Bathroom: Conveniently located near the bedrooms also with double sinks.
For year-round comfort, the home is equipped with upgraded heating and air conditioning systems.

Additional Features:
• Enhanced Security: An outdoor camera monitors the road and driveway for peace of mind.
• Ideal Location: Just 15 minutes to downtown Saratoga Springs or the Saratoga Race Track. Five minutes to major services such as grocery stores, post office, restaurants and much more.
• Ample off-street parking.
• Perfect for Short Term or Extended Stays: Book a month-long rental and enjoy Saratoga’s rich history, vibrant events, and relaxing lakeside charm at a slower pace.

Special Month-Long Rental Rates!
Looking for the perfect home base during the Saratoga racing season or other special events? Escape to this spacious lakeside property, just a short drive from the Saratoga Racetrack, and make it your home away from home for the month. Enjoy an extended stay and experience the charm of Saratoga Springs at your leisure. Book for the entire month and enjoy discounted rates – the longer you stay, the more you save!
Book Now Short Term or Long Term for a Full Month and Save!

Contact Property Manager for details on discounted month-long rental rates and availability!

Property manager

Dennis

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Prior approval needed for gatherings more than 12
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Prior arrangement required and owner approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets - Pet fee is minimum $250 per pet with the amount subject to breed and size. Owner approval for pets is required prior to your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Prior approval needed for gatherings more than 12
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballston Spa

Located in Ballston Spa, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Saratoga Lake Golf Club and TreePaad Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Saratoga Farmers Market and Price Chopper Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Saratoga Race Course or Albany Saratoga Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Malta, NY

What's nearby

  • Saratoga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saratoga Casino and Raceway - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Saratoga Race Course - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 14 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 15 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hideaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bentley's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat near Saratoga Racetrack, SPAC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat near Saratoga Racetrack, SPAC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat near Saratoga Racetrack, SPAC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat near Saratoga Racetrack, SPAC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Saratoga Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Brown's Beach and Saratoga Lake Golf Club. Stillwater Glen Hallow Park and Albany Saratoga Speedway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Great House

Had a great time with a group of 8. Were able to rent a boat and pull right up to the dock for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Great place!

Had a very nice stay. Perfect spot on the lake, convenient to race track and downtown Saratoga. A couple very minor issues at the house that was addressed promptly by the owner. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lorelei R.

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

Lakeside getaway

A great contemporary home right on the lake. The home has plenty of deck space and a nice lawn leading to the lake. Beautiful views of the lake from most rooms. Close to grocery shopping, restaurants, and a short drive to downtown Saratoga Springs. The Kitchen is well stocked, and the owner is very responsive. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

molly f.

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

saratoga lake house

house is in a great location everything works great detailed instructions amazing sunrises
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Great house for family

Modern and spacious house with full kitchen and three bathrooms- which worked out great for the eight of us. Dinner on the deck, overlooking the lake, was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alex S.

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

Stay Away - No dock during our stay, neighbors with aggressive do, rude owner, and surprise fees

Overall, the house is just ok. It's kind of dated. When we arrived, we were surprised there was no dock on the property. The owner claimed it was seasonal after inquiring. For the house, it's hard to explain but the house seems kind of unfinished, like missing baseboards. One other thing that bothered me was that after paying the insurance fee to VRBO, the owner took an additional security deposit that was a significant amount. It seems to me he was trying to skirt around VRBO's rules by asking for it afterwards. In our booking, we indicated that we were bringing pets. He never asked about them but withheld 80% of that security deposit because we brought 2 dogs although he never mentioned any pet fee throughout the whole process or on the listing. Also, the neighbors next door have a dog that isn't friendly and barks and there was also dog poop in the yard upon our arrival. In addition, the owner is kind of rude.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

chris l.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Stayed during track season; Security deposit held inappropriately

We stayed during track season. Location is very nice at the southern end of Saratoga Lake. Beautiful views from the main room and deck. House is in a quiet area; neighbor homes are close, so not entirely private. Convenient to shopping/food/Saratoga.  Dock was present during our stay. Unfortunately we are leaving a negative review due to dealings with the owner. He will ask that you sign a contract listing exact names, addresses, and ages of all guests. He clearly states an 8 guest maximum.   He will ask for additional "security"deposit outside of VRBO (in addition to cleaning fee and VRBO insurance he requires).  For three days we had 10 people in the home (7 adults). He called on our second day to inquire about this (informed us that he has an external security camera which he views when guests are there) and we did not hide this fact. He asked for ~9% extra payment which was sent.  Suspect he will reference  this in response Home is older. We disagree that it is "meticulously maintained". Exposed wiring where doorbell once was. Exposed plumbing in bathrooms. Unfinished construction left above steps.  Refitted showers not finished. There are non-functional vehicles throughout the property (2 cars, 2 boats, 1 airplane) which are clearly visible in listing photo.  Kitchen appliances are newer; Kitchenware is old and soiled.   Air conditioning is inadequate. Owner remotely locked at 74 degrees, and informed us that the system "can't keep up". He advised that we close shades and windows. On days in the the 80s, inside home was high 70s.  Only TV in main room, only most basic channels (no CNN, ESPN, etc). Neighbor dog was noted on property a number of times. Did not hear the dog barking. It was seen urinating on this property's external steps. We had to remove dog poop from lawn during stay. We did not have any pets with us.     Despite above, we had a nice week.   One week after leaving was told that he intends to keep entire 10% deposit; 9%  (extra) for "extra guests" that we had already paid for. He has created a false claim of "making too much garbage" for which he is charging extra money. Falsely accused us of not putting garbage out when required, which we certainly did.    He will claim that our guests stayed longer than he approved. We had 2 extra adults stay for 4 nights, for which he has kept an extra 15% payment. Has used our "security deposit" as additional revenue for extra guests. We left no damage to this property in any way.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat R., Colonie USA

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

A quiet lakeside retreat

Beautiful location, well maintained property, quiet area and neighbors. Lots to do in the surrounding area. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Vincent C., Hackettstown, NJ, USA

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

Nice Lake Location

Nice quiet location on lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Lake Front Home

We had a great stay here! The house was clean and the views/access to the beach were unbelievable. The kids and our dog had so much fun down near the water and we even rented a boat so the private dock was key. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

sabrina d.

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

We had a lovely stay!

The house is spacious, right on the water. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Nick M., Bellmore, New York

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

Nice house

This is a nice house on Saratoga Lake with beautiful views. We had a really nice time at this residence and recommended it to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Great get away!

We had a wonderful time at the lake house. As described the home is roomy, comfortable and is directly on the lake. We brought our kayaks and went out paddling every day. The neighborhood is nice with pleasant neighbors and a true lake living experience. Dennis was great with providing information and being available if needed. Check in and check out was easy- we recommend this listing to anyone looking for a lakefront get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne v.

Great spot

Perfect setting on the lake. Enjoyed a wonderful week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Great time, great space on Saratoga Lake

This is a lovely and spacious home for multiple families or a group of friends to enjoy on Saratoga Lake. Views were impeccable, and the house is very comfortable and accommodating. Dock came in very handy for the boat we rented. Also took full advantage of the grill and firepit. Perfect summer retreat -- only about 15-20 minutes from the Race Course and downtown Saratoga. Dennis was very hospitable, greeted us in person, and got back to us quickly with all questions. Would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Beautiful house, beautiful location!

My fiancé (now husband!) and I rented the house for my bridesmaids and I to have a getaway before the big day. Everything about the house was amazing - we would definitely recommend it! Dennis was extremely helpful and made sure we knew to contact him with any issues (there weren't any!). We will never forget this trip!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume C., Philadelphia

Great house, well equipped, very helpful and available owner

We has a great stay in Dennis's home. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Dennis is very available and very helpful. Highly recommended
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristie K.

Beautiful home on Saratoga Lake

We had a wonderful week at Dennis' home- the setting is perfect. The property is on a quiet street right on the water with gorgeous views but also minutes away from Ballston Spa (with some a great coffee shop and waffle house) and Saratoga Springs.. The house was very clean, all amenities and kitchen accessories were provided. We had a great stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Excellent Saratoga Lake Rental

Our group recently enjoyed a stay at this house. The location is exceptional - the house is near the dead end of a quiet, private road and the waterfront is very large. The deck and multiple balconies provide great views of the lake. The open floor plan and many windows provide a lot of natural light. The bedrooms were nice and clean and the eat-in kitchen was great. As a relatively new rental the house was missing a few small amenities, but the owner was responsive to our suggestions.

About the host

Hosted by Dennis

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We're a retired couple who love the advantages of lakeside living! We take advantage of all the area has to offer, including its many cultural events, farmer's markets, concerts and more. We're happy to offer tips on everything to see and do.

What makes this property unique

The property is a perfect retreat for families and is conveniently located near all major services and activities the area offers.

Languages:

English