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Enjoy the Leisurely Camp Life - Galway Lake Spacious Waterfront Home

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, light wooden cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a wooden staircase, and a framed picture on the wall.
A house with a large deck, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a small pond.
A dining room with a long table, white chairs, and a chandelier. There are two windows with blinds, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Galway Lake
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Broadalbin, NY
  • Place, Galway Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, University at Albany
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Enjoy the Leisurely Camp Life - Galway Lake Spacious Waterfront Home

Come take a breath of fresh air and relax on the water at this spacious home on Galway Lake. The perfect getaway for family and friends to enjoy the lake life. Plenty of space for lounging inside or taking in the breathtaking views just on the water's edge! This home features 3 bedrooms plus sleeping loft and, 2 full bathrooms, a jacuzzi bathtub, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, TV, high speed internet, business center, and much more!

Wake up and sip a morning beverage from your wrap around deck as you watch golden rays of sun rise over the glistening water. Head out on the kayaks and explore the lake, take a refreshing dip in the water, hike around the woods, catch a fish right off your dock, grill up some grub, then kick back and relax around the warm crackling campfire. If you can take your eyes off the halcyon paradise surrounding you, look up and maybe you'll spot a shooting star and wish you could stay longer! So pack your bag, sign off those Zoom meetings, and let them know you’ll be at the lake!

Guests will have private lake access. The rental also includes two single kayaks, a fishing kayak, life preservers, outdoor furniture, a natural gas grill and fire pit. Electric boat motor available (please reserve in advance for an add'l fee).

Note: The rental will be thoroughly sanitized between guests. Your health, comfort, and peace of mind is our utmost priority.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

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

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2035115vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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
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

About the area

Broadalbin

Located in Broadalbin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Galway Town Hall and Schoharie Crossing are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barkersville Trails and LeVine Nature Preserve. Ready for a night out? Consider The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant and The Saratoga County Fairgrounds & Expo Center. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Broadalbin, NY

What's nearby

  • Galway Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 27 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 34 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Saratoga Springs City Center - 36 min drive - 41.0 km
  • University at Albany - 48 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Station - 17 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Loft Pub & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the Leisurely Camp Life - Galway Lake Spacious Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enjoy the Leisurely Camp Life - Galway Lake Spacious Waterfront Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the Leisurely Camp Life - Galway Lake Spacious Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the Leisurely Camp Life - Galway Lake Spacious Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the Leisurely Camp Life - Galway Lake Spacious Waterfront Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Galway Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Galway Town Hall and Galway Park. Galway Public Library and Dockstader Recreation Fields are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were very clean & comfortable! The hosts were welcoming & informed us of pertinent information in regards to the property. Loved the sunrises & sunsets on the water & surrounding grounds had lots of flowers! We enjoyed the local businesses & the new people we met! It was nice & quiet & private which we loved!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is comfortable, well-equipped, peaceful and has a spectacular view. The outside spaces provide lots of seating options. The dock has nice benches to make it a great place to hang out. The hosts are readily available and very welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again my family thoroughly enjoyed this lovely lake house. We swam, used the paddle boards, kayaks and fished every day. We enjoyed campfires and made s’mores several times. Our grandson caught a very nice 16 inch largemouth. Both grandchildren enjoyed walking the paths in the woods.Heidi and Barry were as gracious as always. We had everything we needed for a great vacation. We will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great week at Galway Lake. The property was beautiful and the hosts were beyond great to all of us. The sunrise over the water was beautiful. The grandkids loved the nature walk and finding little frogs. Fishing off the dock with them was great and kayaking to find turtles was a lot of fun. We also hot a great picture of one of the Liberty Eagles in the tree right by us. Everyone is already asking when we are coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a waterfront home on a private lake (Lake Galway) with no motorboats allowed. The owner provides kayaks, floats, and a boat. We had a party of seven who spent most of each day in the water. We also fished off the dock for many hours. We used the fire pit to roast marshmallows one day.The inside of the house was immaculate with the beds made prior to checking in and towels provided. All the appliances worked well with a large stainless steel refrigerator/freezer with an ice maker. We chose to prepare all of our meals in the house rather than going out to eat.If you are looking for a quiet, beautiful place to stay and relax - this is it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home had a wonderful view of the lake with many nice amenities. The area was quiet and clean and the owners were very pleasant and thoughtful about making sure it was a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing vacation here our 3rd year. Beautiful house, The property owners were very accommodating. Plenty to do for the whole family. We will definitely be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

House was great and Barry and Heidi were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heidi and Barry's Rental

They seemed to have thought of everything. We all enjoyed our stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leisurely for sure!

The property was beautiful, clean, and spacious. The large, wrap around deck, yard space and water crafts made the stay enjoyable and entertaining. The lake was very quiet which made the stay very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property, again!Our hosts Heidi and Barry were both helpful and thoughtful.Everything at the house is set up perfectly for a family to be able to relax and enjoy the beautiful lake.We fished, had campfires, enjoyed the paddle boards and kayaks. We especially like the peacefulness of the whole experience. We plan on being back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

This place is absolutely perfect! Set in a quiet area but only a short drive to everything we wanted! It is always spotless and the owners are extremely kind and helpful.This place entertained my whole family! This was are second time here and already booked for next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week on Galway Lake

Our second summer here. Already talking about coming back next summer. Perfect, relaxing spot. The house is beautiful. We hardly left the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

This was a return trip for us to the Osprey house and it was excellent. Barry snd Heidi are excellent hosts. House was clean and spacious with a perfect location on the lake. Kayaks got a lot of use too. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Galway Lake

The lake house was immaculate. Everything you could possibly need is in the house. The house is super comfortable. The back deck overlooking the lake was great to sit on a sip wine! Using the kayaks and the rowboat on the lake are super fun Thank you, Heidi and Barry! .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July

Our third summer here and the best yet. Stand up paddleboards are a great addition. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Glad ot was great again. We always try to add new things. Hope to see you ahain Heidi and Barry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Clean house, organized, has everything a person could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you Peggy. Glad everyone had a great time. Hope to see you next year Heidi and Barry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great fishing!

The house and property were beautiful. The house was so clean! The yard was nice and level and close to the water. Location is very convenient to everything. Heidi and Barry are wonderful hosts. Could not believe all the fish we caught! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superlative! Premises were very clean, complete, and well-organized. Beds were even made up when we arrived. Everything worked perfectly. The lake is ideal for a family - quiet with a rowboat (electric motor available) and three kayaks. Our family swam and used the boats every day. Owner lives right next door. Could not recommend Galway Lake and the home more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Summer Getaway!

My family loved everything about this immaculate lake house. Other members of my family rented the owner’s adjoining property, and that made this wonderful experience even better. We were treated as valued guests from the introductory tour and throughout the week. The owners are great and provided us with everything we needed for our entire stay. We caught fish, had bonfires, and enjoyed the lake every day. This was our second year staying here and we hope to back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
It was heartwarming to see your extended family vacationing together. Heidi and Barry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake stay

Home was well equipped, very clean. Items such as coffee, spices, beach towels, laundry detergent were provided. We did have an issue with loss of a/c, host attended to very quickly arranging repair. Lake was very quiet. (boats restricted to low powered electric motors)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful year!

This was our second stay at The Osprey and what a wonderful stay it was! Heidi and Barry continue to be excellent hosts and their home continues to be a lakeside paradise. A newly renovated dock made it even more enjoyable. Kayaking, fishing, swimming, constant bbq’s and plenty of quiet time with the most beautiful view. Drinking a morning cup of coffee, lakeside, is the best way to start your day. We enjoyed every moment and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

We find that this property is ideal for our family. We have young children who enjoy everything about the lake. We all caught fish, kayaked and swam everyday. Barry and Heidi are wonderful hosts. They went out of their way to make our stay even more enjoyable. We had everything we needed for our week. You will not find a cleaner or better appointed house. We will be back next near.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular!

This property was outstanding!! Owners were wonderful. Everything in the house was first class! Everything was so clean!! Kitchen had whatever we needed. Beds, pillows and towels were so soft and comfortable!! Kayaks, paddle boards and row boat outside kept everyone busy and having fun on the water! Water was clean and so safe especially for our friend’s children!!! Fishing off the dock was a special treat!! We will definitely go back… hopefully in the fall!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great week

We had a great time at the Osprey house. Heidi and Barry made everything easy and simple. The house is very clean and the kitchen is stocked with everything you need. All we needed to bring was food! Everything was provided...Sheets, shower towels, lake towels. There are 3 kayaks and a rowboat. We used them all. There are even swim fins and a snorkle mask. We enjoyed the firpit two nights and the BBQ grill as well. The lake was a comfortable swimming temperature. There is a welcome book that has all the information you need for the house and the surrounding area. There's a high school 10 minutes away with two tennis courts which we used 3 times. And not far from that a place to buy fresh pies. We got two.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Glad you had a great time Dave. Hope to see you again! Heidi and Barry

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