10/10 Excellent
Adam R.
20 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Blackbird Retreat - 4-bedrooms • sleeps 6 • full house
Holiday home in Ballston Spa with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Brookside Museum
- Place, Saratoga Spa State Park
- Place, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
- Airport, Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Eastside Double
1 Double Bed
Eastside Queen
1 Queen Bed
Westside Queen
1 Queen Bed
Westside Single
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 (upstairs)
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2 (downstairs)
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Blackbird Retreat - 4-bedrooms • sleeps 6 • full house
Step into the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in this beautifully restored 1850s village home. Recently renovated, the space retains original woodwork, a cozy reading nook, and thoughtful details throughout. This home is ideal for couples, solo travelers, or small groups looking for peace, style, and walkable convenience. Whether you’re heading to the historic Saratoga Race Track, SPAC or the breathtaking Adirondacks, you’re never far from the best the region has to offer.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off air conditioners and close any open windows.
Wash dirty dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Ballston Spa
Ballston Spa is home to this holiday home. Saratoga Spa State Park and Daketown State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include TreePaad Fun Center and Stillwater Glen Hallow Park. Saratoga Harness Museum and Dan's Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and mountain biking in the area.
Ballston Spa, NY
What's nearby
- Brookside Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Saratoga Spa State Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
- Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
- Saratoga Race Course - 11 min drive - 17.2 km
- Saratoga Springs City Center - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Speckled Pig Brewery - 6 min walk
- Taqueria Guadalajara - 19 min walk
- Cumberland Farms - 6 min walk
- The Factory Eatery & Spirits - 13 min walk
- Coffee Planet - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tom A.
25 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tom A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan W.
14 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dan W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott Z.
29 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Linnaea DiNallo
Languages:
English
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