Upstate Winter Mansion- Hot Tub, Theatre, Game Room & MORE! Come Ski Upstate!

Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor pool
9.6
Outstanding(85 Reviews)

House in Capital District, NY, USA

15 guests · 7 bedrooms · 7 baths

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About this house rental

“The Mansion on University”

Featuring 7 total bedrooms includes 2 first floor master suites. Granite kitchen, dining room, executive office, solarium, 3 fireplaces, hardwood floors, sauna, 3 bars, game & fitness room, 43 seat state of the art streaming movie theater are just for starters. The grounds feature a shallow gunite in ground pool (No Diving), outdoor hot tub, 3 car garage, lighted tennis court, bocce court, gazebos, wood fire-pit for evening gatherings. All this sites on 7.8 beautifully landscaped acres fenced in. Set back from the road private and secure. The home is always professional cleaned and sanitized prior to your arrival. All sheets, towels and linens have been freshly dry cleaned & laundered. Bath towels, hand towels and wash clothes are provided. Basic paper products like toilet and paper towels are provided. We also have a laundry area where an iron, ironing table, basic bleach, soaps and fabric softeners are available for use.

There are two first floor master suites, one with a queen bed and the other has a king bed. There are five bedrooms upstairs. Three of the have queen beds and two of them have queen beds and a twin xl in the same room. One of the bedrooms upstairs has a portable futon. One of the first floor master bedrooms also has a crib that can easily be moved from room to room. There are also 3 cots available at no charge as long as prior notice is given.

Our kitchen area offers a 5 burner electric cooktop, double oven, microwave, fridge with ice/water & dishwasher. There are enough silverware, glassware, serveware and dinnerware for 15+. There's a large amount of frying, sauce and sautee pans as well as cookie sheets and muffin tins for baking. We have a majority of the utensils you will need for cooking and BBQ. Our coffee pot runs on ground coffee or Keurig cups. There is a toaster and blender as well as a basket of freshly laundered pot holders and kitchen towels available for use. Here you will also find a cabinet of cleaning supplies available for use should the need arrive during your stay. (Windex, Clorox wipes, Lysol, etc.)

Our basement features a seat/beanbag movie theatre that has most recently been upgraded with new 4K projector, larger screen and more powerful sound. The system is 100% wireless and allows streaming through apple tv account with easy one remote access. To help celebrate this new addition we've also installed a popcorn machine for your enjoyment. If you decide the current movie selection is not for you you can step into the basement bar/billiards area. This area features a 2nd full size refrigerator/freezer, full size pool table, chalk and sticks. Adjacent to that you will find another gaming area featuring a foosball table and full size ping pong/table tennis table. Lastly you will find a fitness area that features: A treadmill, 2 bicycles, trampoline, fitness bands, and floor mats. There is also a half bathroom that services this area.

Our outdoor pool area features a 5 burner BBQ grill, 2 dining tables that seat 6 each. 2 Lounge chairs, several misc. chairs around the pool & firepit. A new 5 person hot tub that is open year round. There is a screened in gazebo that offers another table and 4 more chairs. Just past the garage is our newly resurfaced bocce court ready for action. Just opposite of that you will find our lighted tennis courts. Please note the pool is shallow and only 5 feet deep. No diving is allowed! For you music fans there's a wireless Sonos system installed that will allow you to stream music around the pool from your smartphone. On the back patio you can find all the toys you may have forgotten at home. Inflatable beach balls, beach towels, floats, tennis rackets, sunscreen, bug spray and the makings for some fun lawn games. (we always suggest bringing a fresh set of tennis balls)The pool is typically open from Memorial day to Labor day.

Were 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs /Albany International Airport/Adirondack Park. As well as area attractions like Howes Caverns, Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook, Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame, Rivers Casino, Herkimer Diamond Mine, Lake Placid, Wineries of the Finger Lakes, Adirondack Animal Land, Apple Orchards, Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Dozen's of ski resorts, Great Escape - Six Flags, Boldt Castle, Corning Museum of Glass, Boxing Hall of fame, Santa's Workshop, Proctors Theatre as well the MVP Arena. In the home we offer an abundance of information about local attractions and towns as well as a list of recommended restaurants and experiences in the area.

We truly are a 4 season destination and would be happy to assist with local reservations or recommendations. As always our caretaker and housekeeping crew are there to handle your every need should they arise. We want your stay to be a comfortable and enjoyable one. We are more than happy to help with special on demand requests. Need flowers delivered? Caterer or private chef for a dinner party? Chauffer or car service for a night on the town? Groceries or liquor delivered prior to your arrival? Just ask we will do our best to make sure all your needs and requests are met.

**We are more than happy to offer discounts on extended stays please just ask when booking.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

9.6
Outstanding(85 Reviews)
8.0
Sep 2024
Great location and interesting house!
6.0
Aug 2024
The property was great for our group, but may not be right for everybody. Much of the house and property seems to not be cared for beyond the bare minimum, faulty plumbing and leaks, overgrown grass on what would otherwise be a beautiful lawn, the hottub never got really hot, difficult to operate light switches throughout the house. That said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Aug 2024
This house was great for the multiple families we had staying here. Plenty of space. The pool and hot tub were great. The kids enjoyed it a lot. There was so much for the kids to do between ping pong, the pool, the tennis courts and the theater room. The only downside was we had trouble with the stove. Tried to make dinner one night and couldn’t get the stove hot enough to boil the water. All and all great place!
8.0
Sep 2023
The house was great at accommodating all of us. All amenities were there and kept pretty clean. The owner did reach out to mention that there would be work done on the exterior of the home and to pardon the look. If I had known that the pool was going to be dirty(not algae) I think just dust from the work going on we may have reconsidered staying here as the pool was a big deciding factor. We had fun but it felt like more than the exterior needed an update. The kitchen was smaller than expected but usable. The bedrooms were large and there were a lot of seating areas. However, the price was lower for a house this large so I think we got what we paid for but I probably wouldn't stay here again unless many more things were updated.
10.0
Aug 2023
Had an amazing stay had more than enough room for everyone. Easy location to explore the area.
2.0
Aug 2023
We accepted this home after viewing online and reading the reviews. Immediately upon our arrive is when we discovered we were "sold a bill of goods". The grass was overgrown, lights leading to the residence were broken with some toppled, the fountain in front was in total disrepair. Weeds were growing in the bocci court and the so called tennis court had not been kept up. Upon entering we discovered the advertised sauna did not work. Upon contacting the property manager, Chad, a service provider came over to advise it could not be repaired. So scratch the sauna with a sign on the adjacent hot tub in the room with a sign that it was not operable. Trying to make the best of it, the grandchildren went to the pool only to have one granddaughter cut her toe on a pipe which was protruding about 6 inches above the pool deck. we took pictures of the pipe...We should add the skimmer was not working due to, according to the cleaning service that was still on site when we arrive, that the water level was high but not to worry as the water level will be okay as there is a "small" crack in the pool that will allow the water to drain and we should monitor it to add water from a hose, if necessary..In the evening after giving the grandchildren a bath the stopper would not release allowing the water to drain. This resulted in our bailing the water out of the tub. More to write but ran out of characters...DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY...OVERPRICED AND DISAPPOINTING
8.0
Aug 2023
Great house to have a large group of people
10.0
Aug 2023
My family and I loved staying here for five days! Having a master on the main level was key for my grandparents. We hung by the pool everyday and it was clean with ample outdoor furniture. The house was so spacious and never felt on top of each other. Bedrooms were comfortable and clean. The most bathrooms I’ve seen in a house! Communication with owner was seamless. We’re already thinking about rebooking for next year!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Capital District, NY, USA?

The average price for a rental in Capital District, NY, USA is £220 per night. This rental is £659 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Upstate Winter Mansion- Hot Tub, Theatre, Game Room & MORE! Come Ski Upstate!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Upstate Winter Mansion- Hot Tub, Theatre, Game Room & MORE! Come Ski Upstate!. Enjoy the water!

Is Upstate Winter Mansion- Hot Tub, Theatre, Game Room & MORE! Come Ski Upstate! pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Upstate Winter Mansion- Hot Tub, Theatre, Game Room & MORE! Come Ski Upstate!?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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