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Guest house, Private and secure.

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Schenectady, NY
  • Place, Hamilton Hill Arts Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rollarama Skating Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rivers Casino & Resort
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Guest house, Private and secure.

Guest house is connected to our home but you have your own private entryway as well as free parking for 1 car in our driveway.
The Guest house is 2 floors, bedrooms are upstairs. Downstairs is the living room with a gas fireplace and a large kitchen with a table and chairs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, no vaping, no marijuana on the property
There is no access to the back yard, pool, or patio at this time. There is access to the front porch.

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

About the area

Schenectady

Mont Pleasant, a neighbourhood in Schenectady, is home to this apartment. Mabee Farm Historic Site and Shaker Heritage Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hamilton Hill Arts Center and Rollarama Skating Center. Central Park Rose Garden and Museum of Innovation and Science are also worth visiting.
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Schenectady, NY

What's nearby

  • Hamilton Hill Arts Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rollarama Skating Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Proctors Theater - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Union College - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rivers Casino & Resort - 10 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Schenectady Station - 5 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Marino's Flying Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Flores Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Guest house, Private and secure. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Guest house, Private and secure.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Guest house, Private and secure.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Guest house, Private and secure.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest house, Private and secure. located?

Located in Mont Pleasant, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hamilton Hill Arts Center, Rollarama Skating Center and Scene One Movieland. Central Park Rose Garden and Schenectady City Hall are also within 3 miles (5 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 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second time staying here. Hosts are nice people and the accomodations were great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place to stay -- roomy, comfortable, and with a well-stocked kitchen and some nice extra touches (floor fans, water bottles, coffee, toiletries) that many rentals don't provide. The hosts were also responsive and easy to communicate with. Would stay here again if we returned to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you so much! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you. You were a wonderful guest and you're welcome back anytime. Steve and Lisa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

This property was conveniently located for our stay in the Schenectady area. The house was well stocked, beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the lovely living area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean with an ‘at home’ feel. Hosts were very hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place had character. It was clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable. I They made it easy for us to come and go. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
We are so happy you had a wonderful time visiting. You are welcome back anytime. Lisa and Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little space. Very private although it is shared with their property. Easy to find, easy parking and several shops within 5 minutes including 7 Brew. Fully stocked with amenities. Very respectful clean which I so appreciated considering I do have a difficult time traveling and staying in spaces that are not my own. Great hosts!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2025
Thank you so much! Lisa and I are very happy you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having such respectful guests staying next to us. Thank you for following all house rules and you cleaned up beautifully! You are more than welcome back anytime!! Steve and Lisa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anni J.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful home with interesting history. Easy day access to Catskills, Adirondacks, and Berkshires.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thanks very much for your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alina W.

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

Great place and wonderful hosts!

Very cute guest house. Felt safe and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Clean and comfortable

This was a great place to stay! We didn't get to spend to much time exploring the house or the surrounding area, just used it for sleeping and eating breakfast. Everything was clean and comfortable. The hosts were very communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan M.

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

Nice local farm house

Cozy spot Stayed here while costing our student at local college.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Very clean. Good size rental. House is 1800s and a bit musty but is updated. Beds are 6/10 for comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Im sorry to hear about a musty smell in the house.. There was a guest who checked out the same day you checked in, maybe we didn't air it out enough. We will be addressing the issue to be sure it doesn't happen again. The mattresses are mid to firm.. Everyone is different i guess.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike K.

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

Short stay

Internet was tricky, but otherwise a very clean and cute place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Wedding DJ

Our stay at Steve’s and Lisa‘s place was excellent. They are beautiful host an would recommend them anytime we will definitely be back if needed it in the area..their location is in a good neighborhood and easy to get to and from to any location in the area. Their cozy little apartment was great. Beds were comfortable places nice and clean really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you both so much! We're glad you had a nice time despite the rain. You took great care of the place and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Lisa and Steve's place. The guest house was roomy and comfortable. We enjoyed meeting both Lisa and Steve and really appreciated their hospitality. Communications were always easy, quick and thorough. The guest house had several nice touches that made for an enjoyable stay. Off-street parking was great and the rental was close to stores, gas stations and highways.This was our first trip to upstate NY and we would definitely recommend Lisa and Steve's place to others. Thank you, Lisa and Steve, for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Our stay in Schenectady

We had a lovely stay at Lisa's and Steve's place. The VRBO is very spacious and comfortable. Communication with the host was excellent! Thanks for the nice advice on places for dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Would highly recommend

Location is great if you want something near the heart of schenetedy and it did seem to be in one of the better parts of the area. The apt itself was very clean and had all the necessities. I will definitely be looking to stay here again next year for a yearly event i attend at Proctors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Charming, old school in-law apartment!

We loved Lisa & Steve's place. It was just right for the two of us. It was great to able to have my adult kids and grandchildren come to visit during our stay. The gas fireplace in the living room was a welcome touch. We also me Lisa & Steve at one point and really enjoyed chatting with them. We would stay here again. The location is also very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Cozy, Cute & Convenient

The hosts Steve and Lisa were amazing! Communicating with them was a breeze, check-in/out went smoothly. The apartment is cozy, cute, and convenient. The location was great. It was right near everything my family and I needed. It will definitely be our home away from home when we visit Schenectady!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Thank you so much Denise! It was wonderful meeting you and your family. Thank you for cleaning up so nicely and Lisa and I honestly are looking forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Quaint little apartment

This house was built a long time ago. The apartment is clean. There is plenty of space to sit and relax. I never heard the homeowners although there is a little bit of road noise, nothing crazy. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

I really liked the ambience of the apartment

It is a very nice apartment. Plenty of space to stretch out. Full kitchen, nice bathroom, comfy bed. It ereminded me of my Grandpa's house - nice woodwork, leather sofa, steam heat (which did a great job keeping it warm and it was quiet!). The area it is in had access to everywhere I was going to visit. Its not in the brownstone stockade area but its not far from it and you get good value for it. I would stay here again! Steve was a great host. Very friendly and always responded to outreaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Thank you so much Mike! It really was a pleasure having you. My wife Lisa and I both were very comfortable having you next door. Thank you for being such a great guest and following all the house rules. You are more than welcome anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Our Views

We were gone visiting family each day we were there, but it was very restful for us during the evenings.We did find it a little odd that neither host made any attemp to contact us the entire time. They also had a sign on their door "Beware of Dog", which seemed intimidating enough for us to stay away. There was no sign of a dog or even an occasional bark.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2025
Im sorry you were intimidated by a sign, and there is no dog. We had a small poodle for 18 years and she passed away last fall. We never took the sign down. Regarding not contacting the guest, we've found over time that many guests don't want to be contacted. They do what they're here to do and they leave. We always leave our phone numbers and a note that says to contact us if they need anything at all. We are welcoming but not intrusive. We also both had the flu and didn't want to risk getting anyone sick, and the guest was contacted on her last day. Suzanne was an wonderful guest and followed all the house rules leaving everything very neat and tidy. I would rent to her and her guest again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Excellent stay at a really nice property

I cannot say enough about the property and the hosts Lisa and Steve. The house is located about 20 minutes away from the Albany airport, so if you are flying in and would prefer not to stay in a hotel this is a great option. The house is perfect for a family of four or less. I stayed with my five-year-old daughter so it was great for us. There is a dedicated parking spot for your car that is off the street and out of view, so you do not need to worry about the security of your vehicle. My cousin who came to pick us up commented on how nicely maintained the outside of the property was. The hosts Lisa and Steve were phenomenal. The morning that we were getting ready to leave my car would not start. I texted Steve hoping that they were still at home. They had already left for the day but turned around and 20 minutes later they were giving me a jump start to my car so I could get on the road. I will always be thankful and appreciate that. They made what could have been a tough day for myself and daughter a minor hiccup. If you are in the Albany/Schenectady area I would recommend booking this property. I plan on using it again if it's available. Jason
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Lisa Serapilio

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