Had a very nice week with my family. Was able to relax and enjoy the environment of the beautiful Adirondacks along with boating tubing skiing and spending some time in nearby Lake George.
This is a good location to use as a home base to then travel to other parts such as Saratoga Springs and Lake George. The Adirondack winery in Queensbury was excellent! This house has everything you need. It was beautiful to have coffee on the deck and drinks and sâmores at night by the fire !
The house was perfect for our family weekend. The only thing I might say is that the kitchen needs better pots and pans. There are only small pans which was difficult for cooking for 10 people. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable.
We arrived shortly after check-in time at 3, the house had not been cleaned from previous renters. I contacted the owner and he acted quickly to rectify the matter. Once that was complete, the stay was amazing. House is very well stocked. Very welcoming. Quiet neighborhood. Easy acces to nearby attractions.
Great remodel and location, but needs some little improvements
The location and overall appearence of home are great. There were a couple of amenities listed that were missing - HBO, Gas Grill. Severa missing, burnt out lightbulbs and a need for more/better cutlery in the kitchen for example. Overall a beauatiful home and location that is a little overpriced for the value given the missing items.
Owner avoided my concerns and did not take care of issues. Stayed 7/1/2023 to 7/15/23. Property is in poor condition. Side door screen locked and unable to open. Back door sliders no screen. Safety concerns. Plumbing: sink in Master Bathroom and toilet not functional. Filthy. Mattresses no covers and very flat and worn. Towels. One per person. Dish towels one. Pillows, one pillow per person. Master bedroom has pile of dirty pillows on closet floor.
The Hudson River view is relaxing. Backyard full of ant hills. Outdoor amenities are lacking.
In an odd trust of fate, we werenât able to bring our boat This house was specifically chosen for its location and the fact it has a dock. Had we brought it, only to quickly learn the dock was essentially unusable since it is 3+ feet above the water line of water that is no more than a foot deep, combined with the issues below, we would have been demanding something be done. âFortunatelyâ we âonlyâ had to contend with the lack of the following basic amenities:
- Drinking water: tap water smells of sulfur. We had to buy many gallons of water for eating and drinking purposes.
- Appropriate bedding. All the beds are beyond garbage. The couple that stayed in the master bdrm described their bed âconcoctionâ as âghettoâ and the nail marks and stains on the foam layer âgrossâ. The âmattressesâ in the twin bedroom both have craters in them and the mattress in the queen bedroom is stained and left that couple in back pain each and every morning.
-Wi-Fi and TV. I note the host responded to my text messages; however, he never followed up to ensure all was in working order. They never were. We never had Wi-Fi or TV during our entire stay.
- An extra roll of toilet paper, a filled soap dispenser, hand towel and a bath mat in each bathroom as well as extra (adult sized) towels. Granted, these are minor concerns that we would normally overlook; however, their absence speaks to the overall lack of care and maintenance of the property and the job, quite frankly, as a VRBO host.
Day one was great! Day two became a nightmare! When an unexpected serious problem with the property arose, it became even worse when the owner was not responding to our phone calls or texts. We lost out on our vacation due to some family members having to leave because of the problem, and we lost a night and half a day due to having to be re-housed in a hotel due to the seriousness of the problem ( septic system backed up into the cellar and we had infants with us on vacation - not the healthiest environment). And then we started to notice the other deficiencies - dishwasher didn't work right, the microwave didn't work right, the back screen door was broken and left on the deck, one if the recliners was broken , there was no room for our trash since the barrels were overflowing from the last tenants, the housekeeping wasn't the best, the lawn wasn't mowed in awhile, and when we were leaving there was a critter trying to get into the house from the basement through the vent in living room !
We had a lot of conversations with vbro with this past week due to the septic problem and they tried their best to meet our needs, however , in the end we spent a lot of money on this vacation rental and looked forward to it for a year. We understand that it was an unforeseen incident (although I am curious when the last time he had the septic pumped before this incident) - but the owner was not very sympathetic with us WHEN we actually got to communicate with him. I strongly feel we should be compensated in some way and he could care less. Guarantee we will not be back!
Les points faibles : Communication et exactitude de lâannonce
Property needs TLC
After a recent three-night stay, I'm afraid I can't recommend this rental. I fail to understand the 9.2 rating (especially with such inflated fees). A previous review mentioned worn mattresses in upstairs bedrooms. They apparently hadn't been replaced, and backaches ensued for two of our family group of five. The downstairs master bathroom had a loose toilet seat. My infirm sister, who could use only that bathroom, worried the seat would slip and cause her to fall. She called Shawn, who told her he'd "look into it". Didn't happen. More amenities (extra linens--especially for the pull-out; reading lamps & tables; bathmats; soap & shampoo; extra toilet tissue, some books..) would make guests more comfortable. There's not one extra pillowcase, but at least a dozen stained pillows. If you don't wish to cook with sulphury tap water, you'll need to bring loads of bottled water. The entire yard was covered in anthills. The grill had no grate, so was unusable. We enjoyed the river view, and fishing is good. But swimming is not possible due to the current, nor can one wade. Waters edge deemed unsafe for children. The house has some nice features: a/c & fans throughout, mostly what we needed in the kitchen, comfy sofas, pleasant dining room with a water view. But, it seems the host isnât very interested in making repairs, replacing bad mattresses, or supplying what it takes to make a stay into a more comfortable one.
This was a third time staying at this house and we always have a great time. Canât beat the location. Fishing and kayaking right from your backyard is priceless.
Communication with the owner when needed is great.
We had a wonderful stay here. House was clean and the property is beautiful! right on the water- fire pit for the evening, games to play, absolutely beautiful! Owners were very attentive and responded in a timely manner. would highly recommend
Very nice home on a quiet street with a beautiful view of the water. Large living area. Nice size kitchen. Great place for a family or for a couple to just get away. Close to Lake Luzerne, Saratoga Springs, and Lake George.
Me and a group of friends were looking to get out of the city for the weekend and stayed at this property. Everything was smooth from check-in to check-out. The place was clean and the listing gives you a very accurate depiction of the property. Thanks for having us Shawn!
We enjoyed our weekend stay. Great spot to watch the river flow by. Convenient drive to Lake George, Lake Luzerne, and Corinth. Neighborhood was very quiet. Thanks.
House was very nice in a nice quiet community right on the river. The property owner was great and responded to emails very quickly. It is very rare that the pictures match the property but in this case they did. Everything was perfect. Would definitely stay here again.
Place is nicely located and was decently clean inside. Nice fire pit and several chairs. The kayaks are worn, paddles old and rack is rickety- the kayak fell off the upper bay onto my husband when we tried to load them back in place. Dock too is slap-dash & wobbly. The vinyl porches badly need to be power washed. Landscaping has gone to pot. Just a little too untended in general for $XXXX/wk.
Staying on the river was new for us so we brought some ropes and floats to tie to the dock which allowed us to float and relax on the water. I would highly recommend this! If you bring kids I would encourage you to bring your own life jackets just in case! The property was clean and the kitchen was newly renovated. There are some great hikes within 15-20 minutes and a lot of other fun things to do/try, including some nearby sandy beaches. We had a great stay and the owner was easy to communicate with and very responsive!
Great quiet area to enjoy time between Saratoga and Lake George. The house was perfect size for our group of 7. We utilized the 2 kayaks that were there and loved the large fire pit for our nightly sâmores. Communication with owner was easy and would definitely rent this house again.
Very peaceful and private. Right on the water. Home accommodates many people with the many beds, couches, recliners, and chairs available to sit in inside and outside.