The solitude of the woods with civilization only 2 blocks away!

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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(41 Ratings)

House in Warrensburg, NY

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this house rental

Location, Location, Location! One minute or so (by auto) from exit 23 (exits 21 & 22 lead directly into Lake George village) from Hwy 87(Northway). The house is an excellent starting point for travel by auto to the recreational playground of Lake George (5 min), Saratoga Race Track & Casino (30 min), winter sports at Gore Mt (25 min), Americade Motorcycle Event (2 blocks), World's Largest Garage Sale (2 blocks), and unlimited hiking , biking, and all water sports. Additionally there are many great golf courses nearby, or you can launch a canoe, kayak, or yourself into the Schroon River from the lengthy waterfront yard, if fishing from the riverbank is not enough effort! Note: water is COLD and in summer usually slow moving, however there are rapids a ways left of the house Please see various reviews which describe the beautiful and calming views from the house's surrounding deck while enjoying a glass of wine or waking up to breakfast on the covered porch; the fire pit with tons of firewood for roasting hot dogs & marshmallows; the comfortable and cozy living room space while in the middle of the action; the more private, yet well furnished basement area (large screen tv, games, books, fireplace, full bath, laundry room, & access to outdoors, which besides the firepit has a picnic table and 2 Weber grills; and end your day sitting on the specially lighted deck enjoying over head fans, music, and peacefulness, while planning your next day's adventures.
Another feature often praised in reviews is the very well equipped kitchen. Don't expect the 4 plates, 4 glasses kind of place! As a premier host I tend to go overboard supplying information re: the house(labeled light switches & various written operating directions) plus brochures for things to do around the Lake George area & restaurant and menu info. The house is also left as if I'd be the one re-entering, e.g. cupboards contain all the staples (sugar(s), flour, s&p, spices, coffee filters, saran wrap, foil, zip locks, paper towels, T.P., garbage bags, dish & dishwasher detergents, etc. etc. I also leave partially used condiments in the refrigerator, for those who choose to use them. I only ask that if you finish up an item, (except for refrigerator condiments) please replace for future guests and ME!
I sincerely hope guests appreciate and enjoy being here as much as I do, and in turn take good care of my loved and well "lived in" home. Luckily there is renowned fine dining at Brunetto's (within walking distance of the house, for uphill walkers), and, of course, you can stroll into Warrensburg for a variety of family oriented restaurants or a late night McDonald's snack attack! Another nearby convenience is a 24 hour grocery store(for uphill walkers), as well as a different grocery in Warrensburg. Although Warrensburg is very close, our address (and taxes, ugh) is Lake George, NY
The river side and woods at front & back of the house feels like being in the wilderness, but village of Warrensburg is only a 2 block walk away. Pristine beauty, peace, and quiet, with all the conveniences of home.

Note: During December, 2023 and most of January, 2024, the VRBO ad was inadvertently inactive, thus the unusual number of summer weeks still available.

Please note there is a fully refundable property charge of $500 providing there is no damage or additional cleaning charges are levied when a guest fails to honor house rules. Examples of possible reasons for increased cleaning fees are: time required to wash/dry linens far exceeding what a family of 8, or less, are expected to use; cleaning up grassy areas of animal waste or massive amounts of accumulated dog hair inside; bags of trash requiring a trip to the dump; or tackiness of some who throw garbage and/or cigarette butts on the ground around the yard and fire pit! Of course smoking inside the house would necessitate specialized cleaning, luckily I haven't experienced that so I'm unable to estimate a cost. Sorry to sound so negative but bad experiences with 2 groups who were not as they described themselves, made for some tense times trying to rectify issues from 1600 miles away. Prior and since the 2 problematic groups, I have never had a time when it was necessary to withhold deposit $, nor do I feel the need to currently charge a pet deposit fee, as all but a very few have been very respectful.
There is now a $99.80 rental tax which is required by Lake George of Warren County, New York. It is an Occupancy Tax of 4% of the weekly rental rate, levied on private home rentals and hotels. This $99.80 fee is shown under Custom/Property fees and is based on the $2310 weekly rate plus cleaning fee.


Discounts for repeat visitors!: As a relative 'newbie' at sharing my home, I have been extremely pleased and grateful to the families I have gotten to know (via email) through the before, during, and after rental process. As a result, I welcome them to re-visit at a discount!
I also will gladly accept their recommendations for any family or friends wanting to stay at my house, as they have proven themselves to be reliable, considerate, and extremely kind in their remarks and reactions.

Once we receive each others emails and/or phone #'s, feel free to call with any questions. Although I will provide lots of house & information about the area before you arrive, if you have specific needs I'll definitely try to locate that information for you.
In summary, the house is designed with families in mind. Multi-generational family groups are especially fun to host & house is NOT designed, nor intended, as a party house!!
Hard fast rules are: no cats; no smoking inside house due to all the interior wood; change over day is Saturday; trash & recycle large containers must be placed near the road on Sunday evening; more than 1 dog can be considered depending on age, breed, weight, etc.
The freebies include: free fire wood for the firepit; no fee to launch kayaks, canoes, etc from the river bank; and fish for hours @ no charge! We've not tried this, but plenty of wooded property could probably provide you free bait too! And based upon many reviews, the best freebie is the covered deck area for its peacefulness & calming views of natural beauty.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(41 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
I'm going to miss having coffee on the covered porch, watching the river and the birds. The location is so convenient to everything. The house was clean and exactly as described. We had a great vacation and would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
We had a great time at this location. We were able to swim and fish anytime in the river (at it's deepest in the middle the neighbor told us it is probably 20-25 feet deep). Plenty of firewood for fires at night. The porch was great and kept us plenty dry during a few storms. Inside was as described and very cozy with instructions for pretty much anything we needed. Location is great as we were close to almost anything we wanted to do. We went axe throwing, to skyzone, Six Flags, escape lg, outlet shopping, a lunch boat trip on lake George, mini golf, an animal sanctuary, Gore mtn mineral mining, and much more all within a twenty minute or shorter drive. You definitely won't run out of things to do if activities are your thing. It was a great week away with the family. We could fill another week with activities and relaxation if we had the time. Owner was very helpful with emails and texts as needed or just giving information ahead of time. I would have no hesitation staying again in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Loved our stay at this house! We were new to the area and Rose gave us so much information on where to go and also where to eat. Loved the lake atmosphere. Would definitely come back & rent this house. Thanks again Rose for making this trip a great one! Denise & family Dr
2.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
We stayed one night. I thought I would be able to walk my dog because the listing described restaurants in walking distance. The owner has since changed the listing. I was not able to walk my dog. The description on line was misleading. It said there were restaurants in walking distance. The road is a two lane highway with no shoulder. It would have been too dangerous to walk on this road. Through no fault of the owner, there was a garbage can overflowing with bottles and cans on the front porch, in addition to the full size recycle bin and trash bin. The trash is picked up on Monday. The bin was so heavy it took both of us to drag it up the hill. So basically we paid a few thousand to take someone’s garbage out. The check in was for 4pm. We arrived at 5 and the cleaners were still there.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
We had a fantastic time ! The home we stayed in was really great! Rose is a very organized host! The house is comfortable and accessible and very close to the beach and town! Thank you so much for Everything!
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
We had a wonderful time staying at Rose's house. The house and property were exactly as described and perfectly clean. The location was accessible to all of the Lake George area activities our family enjoyed. Our 4 year old especially delighted in finding ripe black raspberries each day of our stay. Rose was especially accommodating of our special needs and requests and I'm very grateful for her generous hospitality.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
this was a wonderful property, the house is very well stocked and in excellent condition. Even though we had a lot of rain the covered back porch was wonderful we sat there through the storms as long as it wasnt thundering and it was so relaxing. We fished right off the bank and caught lots of fish. Only drawback is you can only get one fisher down there at a time because the space is steep and narrow. The river was high though so i am not sure if it usually has more bank or not. i would definately recomend this for a family but be careful with littles as there are steep stairs in the house.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
The house was beautiful and contained everything we needed for my husband and I, along with our 3 adult sons. Location was just minutes from beautiful Lake George and other attractions. Owner Rose was great with communication and checked in with us after we arrived to be sure we had everything and readily responded to questions. Highly recommend this home.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Warrensburg?

The average price for a rental in Warrensburg is $346 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The solitude of the woods with civilization only 2 blocks away!. 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 The solitude of the woods with civilization only 2 blocks away!. Enjoy the water!

Is The solitude of the woods with civilization only 2 blocks away! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The solitude of the woods with civilization only 2 blocks away!?

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

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