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Lakefront Retreat on Galway Lake, NY

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Full Size

1 Double Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Retreat on Galway Lake, NY

Great lake views. Great fishing (smallmouth bass, pickerel, walleye, crappie, perch, sunfish).
No gas motors are allowed. Definitely "kid-friendly."
4 Kayaks, canoe and life jackets available.
25 Minute drive to Downtown Saratoga Springs
Grill, fire pit..

4 Bedrooms
1 King, 2 Queen, 1 Full

There is a wood burning fire place in the living room, a pellet stove in the sun room and a gas fire place in one of the bedrooms and yes we provide wood. Linens are provided. Cable TV and Netflix!

COVID 19 UPDATES: We are here to ensure check in/check out is as smooth as possible. All host and guest interactions will follow state and federal guidelines, face masks will be required during host and guest interactions.

Property manager

Michael
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Broadalbin

Located in Broadalbin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Galway Town Hall and Schoharie Crossing are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pioneer Hills Golf Course and Galway Golf Course. Wildlife Sports and Education Museum and Adirondack Animal Land are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Galway, NY

What's nearby

  • Galway Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 26 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Saratoga Race Course - 27 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 27 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Skidmore College - 27 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Station - 19 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Project 29 Pub & Filling Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪C & R Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cock 'n Bull Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪C P's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat on Galway Lake, NY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat on Galway Lake, NY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat on Galway Lake, NY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat on Galway Lake, NY located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Galway Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Galway Town Hall. Galway Park and Galway Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living the Lake Life!
What a wonderful getaway. Michael's home is warm, cozy and each room has a wonderful view of Galway Lake. We loved early morning kayaking and just floating in the lake. Hanging on the porches, bbqing and just relaxing! The kitchen is filled with everything you need to cook a great meal and you are close to a lot of great restaurants if you have a hankering to leave the property! Michael is easily reachable and made the stay perfect! Look forward to a longer stay next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice escape on beautiful lake
The camp was a great getaway for our family. It was clean and there was plenty of space and outdoor activities for everyone. Our host Michael responded quickly to the few questions we had. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views
Gorgeous and serene location. Loved waking up to the lake, drinking coffee looking at the lake, sitting on the dock with a glass of wine in the evening, and kayaking. It was also close enough to Saratoga Springs that we were able to pop over for dinner and for the races. The kitchen is well appointed and having the washer/dryer was an added bonus. Lots of room in this house. Perfect for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Enjoyed this place so much last year that we book it again. The house is so spacious and clean. Outdoor patio and dock were wonderful. Didn't need a thing while relaxing the whole week! Host is readily available for any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Water Lovers Dream
It is a great property with beautiful views of the lake. Lots of kayaks are available for guests to use, with easy access to the water from the shore or dock. I'll definitely stay again during my next visit to Galway Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lakeside Home
Wonderful lakeside property, with very accomodating owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galway Gem
We stayed on the property for 4 nights. Wish the weather would have cooperated more but not the properties problem. We cooked breakfast every morning. Everything you needs to make breakfast was available. Will definitely stay at the property in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home on a beautiful lake
My husband and I stayed with a another couple in this beautiful home on the lake. The main floor has a large kitchen/living room area and a spacious sunroom where we enjoyed our coffee every morning looking out at the great view of the lake. There were several options to have our meals including a large kitchen table, however, because the weather was so nice we chose to eat either at the table in the sunroom or at the one on the deck. The lake is very clean and we took advantage of the kayaks that were at the property to explore the lake. The upstairs bedrooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. Michael is a great host! He responded quickly to any questions we had. Looking forward to coming back to this home again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard & Shellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront vacation home
The multiple porches and dock were ideal, and we loved to kayak on the beautiful lake. The communication with the owner was very good.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Our family of 5 enjoyed the very roomy, clean and comfortable lake house. Took full advantage, daily, of the kayaks & zero gravity chairs on lakeside dock. The fishing was good right off the dock as well as out in kayak. The house flowed nicely from Kitchen to sunroom. Bedrooms very spacious and we all slept great on comfy beds! Very quiet lake. Our host was very kind. Thank you , again. We hope to visit another time, God willing. M.L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake retreat
We had a wonderful stay at this Galway lake rental. Our host, Michael, was friendly and gracious when we arrived, showing us around and making us comfortable with his home. He even came by when I called with a few questions about lighting and fan controls. The rental itself was everything the pictures depicted. Just beautiful, roomy and relaxing with an amazing view of the lake. We kayaked, walked, had a day at the races and enjoyed fires at night in the outdoor fire pit. We loved being at the lake and hope to come back. Susan Naple
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jill-n T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Shortcomings but overall enjoyable
We rented this property because of it's proximity to Saratoga Springs and it's location on a lake. We did not receive checkin information or a key and sent messages with no response. The house was open when we arrived. There was no key for us to lock the house. The house was tastefully decorated and clean with the exception of cobwebs in all rooms. The cooking pans were aged, and difficult to clean. The AC in the front bedroom facing the lake could not be used because the remote did not work and we did not have a phillips screwdriver or batteries or directions. TV in front sunroom did not work because it could not connect to the internet/wifi. We could not use the wifi until Monday when Michael came to the house with batteries and discovered the paper with wifi password and username were wrong. Linens and mattresses were superior. Towels and toiletries were provided and excellent quality. The phone number we were given was the old property manager number that was listed on the listing. There was no instruction booklet about using appliances or the check-in or check-out process. Michael gave us a key on Monday, the 3rd day of our stay, changed batteries and showed us how to use A/C. The kayaks had to be cleaned as they were covered in slugs, dirt, leaves and debris. The furniture on the decks had to be cleaned with a hose because they were also dirty. The exterior of the house is not as clean as the photos indicate. In spite of these pitfalls, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizz C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth of July on the Lake
The house was wonderful. Large enough to host a group of 7 friends comfortably. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need. The lake is beautiful - we sat on the dock surrounded by fish and a family of ducks and watched a bald eagle circling the lake from the kayaks. Would absolutely recommend to anyone traveling as a group or a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location on peaceful Galway Lake!
Such a lovely property! We had a total of 7 adult family members for our first get-together since COVID and really enjoyed our stay. The lake was beautiful and so peaceful, and we loved relaxing on the anti-gravity chairs on the dock. We kayaked, cooked in the large kitchen, made smores by the fire outside, and enjoyed spending time together in the bright, comfy sunroom. The two upstairs bedrooms were huge. The upstairs bathroom was also big and had plenty of towels. The two downstairs bedrooms were small and one of those bedrooms only had a twin bed and did not have a door, but it worked out fine for us since we had 7 people and not 8. The location was only 30 minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs, which was super convenient for those of us who went to the track. We appreciated that Michael stopped by on the second day to give us the lay of the land. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ofelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
We loved the outdoors. The lake is beautiful and we swam and used the boat and kayaks. The house was very well decorated and had a terrific family room. The only issue with the house was that there was a one step up to enter eachbedroom in the second floor. So if you are older or don’t see well, it would be easy to fall. Our host, Michael, was very nice and treated us to a couple if pay per view movies. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great fishing!
Nice and quiet, beautiful view of the lake, loved the sunroom and deck to sit and look out over the lake. Nice dock with chairs for fishing. Used kayaks almost everyday. Caught lots of fish from dock and from kayaks out on the lake. House was well equipped. Michael was very responsive when we had questions. We would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galway
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kim P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation
Galway lake is a small quiet lake. The house was nice, well equipped with a beautiful view from the sunroom. Beds were comfortable and neighbors were quiet. The house was not cleaned to our standards upon arrival but Michael came to the house quickly to discuss the issue and rectified the situation to our satisfaction. We enjoyed the kayaks but unfortunately there was too much seaweed in the lake for us to comfortably swim from the dock, which was a little disappointing for our teenager.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time.
The new dock with the recline chairs were perfect for watching amazing sunrises. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you could need. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as Advertised
The Lake House is exactly as shown in the pictures. The interior spaces are all extremely comfortable. We spent most of our mornings in the sunroom, which is wonderful. After dinner drinks on the deck overlooking the lake were perfect. I definitely recommend this property and Michael and his property manager Veronica. Both are top flight.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galway Vacay
First time staying at a VRBO. Location was perfect. Lakeside and 20 minutes from everything. Enough space for all to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing vacation!
The house was spacious, clean, comfortable and beautifully maintained. We enjoyed kayaking and building fires, but spent most of the time on the deck and in the "sun room” – the waterfront location and view were beautiful. Overall the stay felt like visiting a friend’s house, rather than renting one.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful lake house
My friends and I had a wonderful time cooking for each other, building fires, and using the lake. It was a relaxing space to be in, and you can tell the owners put a lot of care into setting it up. We had a lot of people (6 at a time) working from the house, and the wifi was not great at times. Would work well if there were less demand on it.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake / Relaxing Vacation
The property is exactly as described, but Galway lake is even more beautiful than the pictures. The house is extremely well-equipped and the bedrooms are very comfortable. Views from the sitting room and deck are fantastic. The lake is picturesque, quiet and (at least for us) not at all crowded. We would definitely stay there again and recommend the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yifat T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Labor Day weekend at the lake
We had a great weekend at the lake house. In spite of a few housekeeping issues to start, the house manager addressed them and both her and the owner were very responsive and helpful. The kitchen is well suited for cooking dinners and the house with the view of the lake leaves you no choice but to relax and slow down. Teens Kayaked while adults relaxed at the waterfront, nightly fires , s’mores and nice neighbors. We will definitely try and come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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Hosted by Michael

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