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Beautiful Custom Home With Pool - A Short Walk from the Saratoga Racetrack

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Popular LocationSaratoga Casino and Raceway17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaratoga Race Course20 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaratoga Racetrack3 min drive
  • AirportAlbany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom - Downstairs

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom - Upstairs

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom - Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom - Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Custom Home With Pool - A Short Walk from the Saratoga Racetrack

Beautiful custom built home walking distance to Saratoga Race Course. Fantastic location right in the heart of everything Saratoga has to offer - a few blocks from the Clubhouse entrance to the track, the Horseshoe, Siro's, Mexican Connection and Pennell's and approximately a mile to the downtown Broadway area. Available to rent throughout the year, but book now to secure your spot for track season!

Main house has 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths, gourmet kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, dual sided fireplace, hardwood floors, Crown moldings, 3,500 square feet, pool, patio and grill. 2 King and 2 Queen bed. There is both an upstairs and a downstairs master bedroom (each master bedroom has a King bed).

In addition to the main house, there is a basement apartment with a separate entrance available for rent. There is also a carriage house apartment above the garage available for rent. Pictures and pricing for each of these apartments are available upon request.

**Please note that the pricing on the listing is for the main house only and that booking the basement apartment or the carriage house apartment entails an additional cost. Should you choose not to rent either of these apartments, they will remain unoccupied during your stay.**

The main house has sleeping accommodations for 8 people (assuming 2 people to a bed). Adding on the basement apartment and the carriage house apartment provides sleeping accommodations for 4 more people, so we can accommodate groups of 12 if necessary.

The basement apartment consists of a living room, a bedroom (King bed), and a bathroom. Some of our renters have preferred the basement apartment to the master bedrooms in the main house!

The carriage house apartment is a studio apartment with a Queen bed and a bathroom. This apartment is perfect if members of your group want a bit more privacy.

If you have interest in renting on a monthly basis when the track is not in season, we can provide a quote for that as well.

In 2024, the pool will be open from April 25th through October 21st. There is an easy-to-use Intellicenter behind the garage that controls the pool functions, including the heater.

Sadly, we ask that no pets come along for your visit. We love dogs and our own little guy, Griffin, is very upset that he can't stay at the house when we are there. But we want any guests who may have allergies to feel comfortable during their stay.

Parties are not allowed at the house. You are welcome to invite friends and family over. You can certainly enjoy the pool area and have a nice barbecue on the grill. But if you are setting up speakers and re-creating Mitch-a-palooza from the movie Old School, you are going to make the neighborhood (and us) very upset. Please be a good neighbor while you are staying at our house. And as a general guideline, as the sun starts to go down, so should your volume outside of the house. There are noise ordinances in Saratoga and we don't want the boys in blue stopping by for a chat.

Highlights for 2023 if you are a returning guest: We have replaced the queen-size bed in the upstairs master bedroom with a bigger king-size bed. We have replaced the patio table out by the pool with a larger version. Finally, we have put in blinds in the dining room and living room areas so that you don't feel like the neighbors are peering in on you during your stay!

Property manager

Dave and Jenn Nichols
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Saratoga Springs

Located in Saratoga Springs, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Saratoga Race Course and Canfield Casino are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Saratoga Harness Museum and National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Traveling with kids? Consider The Children's Museum at Saratoga and Saratoga Springs Visitor's Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Saratoga Springs, NY

What's nearby

  • Saratoga Casino and Raceway - 17 min walk
  • Saratoga Race Course - 20 min walk
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 3 min drive
  • Saratoga Springs City Center - 3 min drive
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 6 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Saratoga Race Course - 13 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 3 min drive
  • Kings Tavern - 16 min walk
  • Bailey's Cafe - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Custom Home With Pool - A Short Walk from the Saratoga Racetrack have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful Custom Home With Pool - A Short Walk from the Saratoga Racetrack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best property we’ve rented!
The home is gorgeous with a convenient location in a quiet neighborhood. We stayed here with family for a wedding. It was roomy, clean, beautifully decorated and well stocked. Wonderful welcome gifts! Hosts are available and helpful. Lots of special touches throughout the home to make your stay the best it can be.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful fall getaway!
Excellent location and very nice !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great gathering place for friends
Perfect size house for 4 couples. Plenty of room and equipment to cook if you want. Lots of storage for all your stuff. Comfortable beds and roomy bathrooms. Easy 20-25 minute walk to downtown Saratoga. Lovely gifts from the hosts. Lots of snacks left for us. The host was very responsive, friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house with good location
We are a group of friends in our senior years who get together from all over the US every few years. Although we didn’t use the pool area, we very much enjoyed the main house and had fun exploring the area (including a trip to Williamstown) and visits to racing museum, Skidmore, history museum, and many shops and restaurants. The house was very well supplied with all we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Great location for the track and setup for a large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave and Jenn Nichols

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Jenn and I have been together for 26 years. Jenn grew up in Alabama (Roll Tide!), while I grew up not far from the Saratoga Springs region, about 40 miles south in Rensselaer, NY. Our paths crossed while going to college together in Boston and we have been together ever since. Jenn went on to law school in Virginia while I worked in the Northeast. Eventually we split the difference and moved into an apartment in Philadelphia. We lived near the Art Museum in Philly for 4 years before buying a home in the Western suburbs near Valley Forge Park. We continue to live there today.

Jenn works as an attorney for a Scottish asset management firm with offices across the globe. Luckily for us, that includes a hub in Philadelphia. Her loves include bold red wines, very spicy food, copious amounts of TV, and our dog, Griffin.

I worked as an actuary for most of what I would call my "first career". Status of my "second career": It's complicated. I have been attending the meet at Saratoga since I was 9 and I have only missed one Opening Day since. My love of the horses has led me to become an avid handicapper. I have been a participant at the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) the last 10 years, finishing in the top 15 of the NHC Tour in 2018, 2019, and 2022. My other passions include writing and nerding out on Excel spreadsheets.

Why they chose this property

Because Jenn and I are always in Saratoga for Opening Day (and the occasional extra visit or two), we had toyed around with the idea of purchasing a place near the race track. For the last year or two, those talks were more wishful thinking than anything else. This year, we decided to go for it. While looking at various properties, we came across 129 Adams St. and thought the location was perfect. The house itself was outstanding, with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in the main section of the house. There is also a spacious basement that can be entered separately from the main house. There is a pool behind the main house to relax in. Parking is always tough to come by in Saratoga, especially during track season, but this house had a fairly large driveway that can accommodate multiple vehicles. Beside the house was a two-car garage (for even more parking!) with a carriage house above it. We knew that we would love this place and we felt very confident that those who rented it while we were back home would enjoy it too.

Our goal is to get your visit off to a wonderful start. We leave a gift basket to welcome all of our renters. The typical welcome basket consists of a few bottles of wine and some items from local stores on Broadway. We are happy to personalize the basket towards your preferences, but that depends on how much you want to share with us about what you like and why you're visiting. (Don't worry, we won't pry if you'd rather not share that information with us!) There is a pantry stocked with snacks that is our version of a free mini-bar for the guests. Forgot to bring toiletries? Each bathroom has items like toothpaste and Q-tips in it for you. There are also hair dryers in each bathroom (this was not the bald guy's idea).

What makes this property unique

If you're coming to Saratoga during the summertime, you probably have a fondness for horses. You only have to walk about 3 blocks from this house to get to the race track. If you just walk to the corner of Adams St., you can see the clubhouse turn of the race track up ahead. Don't want to walk that far? We can do you one better. Several of the stables are close to the house. If you love horses and are renting the house during track season, I would highly encourage you to wake up early one morning, sit on the porch, and take it all in. The day after we closed on 129 Adams, I woke up at 7am and sat on the porch of my new home. For the next two hours, I watched a parade of horses walk down my street and the street at the end of the block as they went off or returned from training. It was remarkable watching teams of 4-5 horses go off on their morning routine. The street at the end of the block (Gridley St.) essentially connects to the back stretch of the race track, so lots of stables are located there, making it easy for trainers to bring their horses over for an early morning jog.

Even if you aren't into the horses, the location of 129 Adams St. makes it possible to walk just about anywhere you'd want to go in Saratoga. Race track? Check. Casino? Check. Downtown? SPAC? Restaurants and bars? Check. Check. Check. And if you're not in the mood to walk, an Uber or Lyft ride to any of these places is super cheap.

With so much to do in Saratoga, you might not spend a whole lot of time in this house, but if you do, the Sonos sound system installed throughout the property is a really nice touch. You'll also enjoy the pool during the hot summer days in Saratoga. If you think the water is too cold, you're in luck! Our pool is heated and the water can be warmed up to a temperature of your liking (just not beyond 85 degrees please!).

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