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Villa Santa Lucia ...Piece of Italy in Upstate NY

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A circular outdoor seating area with stone fire pit, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a wooden table.
A kitchen with a brick fireplace, wooden flooring, and a bar area.
A wooden bird sculpture on a post surrounded by rocks and plants.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen counter.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Altamont Vineyard & Winery

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Altamont, NY
  • Place, Altamont Vineyard & Winery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University at Albany
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Colonie Center Mall
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Master. Siena Room

1 King Bed

Pisciotta Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Pompeii

1 King Bed

Sorento Room

1 Queen Bed

Tuscany Room

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Tuscany Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Altamont

Located in Altamont, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mabee Farm Historic Site and Old Stone Fort Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Altamont Vineyard & Winery and Maple Ski Ridge. Consider Altamont Fairgrounds for a night out or Old Songs Festival if you're travelling with kids.
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Altamont, NY

What's nearby

  • Altamont Vineyard & Winery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University at Albany - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Colonie Center Mall - 28 min drive - 32.2 km
  • MVP Arena - 36 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Palace Theater - 37 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Schenectady Station - 19 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Santa Lucia ...Piece of Italy in Upstate NY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Santa Lucia ...Piece of Italy in Upstate NY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Santa Lucia ...Piece of Italy in Upstate NY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Santa Lucia ...Piece of Italy in Upstate NY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Santa Lucia ...Piece of Italy in Upstate NY located?

This family-friendly Altamont holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Altamont Vineyard & Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Altamont Fairgrounds and Old Songs Festival. Spring Pond Bog and Floodwood Mountain 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 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4/5 good experience! Host was communicative and responsive to any issues. Strict no driving on grass policy for parking, vendors, etc- a sign needs to be placed there. Rooms and space could have been cleaner, fridges were both very dirty. Overall a lovely space and was great for what we wanted! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2026
Hello Glad you enjoyed your stay. I’m surprised that you had issue with me not wanting parking on my lawn. I allowed you to have your wedding at the house & had an entire parking lot DIRECTLY across the street at our business for you to park in. PLUS U HAD the entire Long driveway to park. There was no reason to park on lawn. ? I had a whole conversation with you about the lawn months ago when u came to look at property ? I have a well .septic etc buried and can’t have cars on the lawn.Not unreasonable Also as far as your vender not being able to parkyour food truck pulled all the away around to back of property on a paved driveway and parked there .??? I also let you use our 50 chairs and tables at no additional charge. I didn’t make you have a porta potty which normally for that amount of people I would have ..I did that to save you having to pay for that. If u had told me u had issues with things not being clean enough I would have happily sent my cleaning person back to house ! . I’m also surprised you didn’t think the rooms were clean. ? I was there the day before AFTER cleaning people left & checked every single room as well as the frig & they were spotless. The frig u r referring to is an EXTRA frig that I didn’t even know u were using that’s in my office & had my personal stuff in it. I had let u checkout 4 hours later at 3pm to give you more time with your family? I spoke to you numerous times during your stay & you never mentioned anything about rooms /frig.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Many thanks for the wonderful house, we had a great stay and felt right at home. The outdoor space was perfect and everyone loved getting to spend time around the fire. If we’re ever in the area again, we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words !!! So glad you had a great visit & hope you come stay ! Take care !❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the house, the communication, and everything about it. We could not ask for more. Thank you again for our wonderful vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words. ! It was a pleasure having you & hope you come back next time you are in the area ! Safe journey back home !!❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country gem

Wonderful place in the country. Perfect for groups. Very well appointed both inside and out. The host was a dream to work with. Very communicative and helpful. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
Thanks so much ! So happy you enjoyed our house. Much appreciated. !come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just right

Michelle has an awesome property that met our needs. Thanks very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2025
Thanks so Much for your kind words So glad you enjoyed house ! Come back soon !!!❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great for fitting large groups. 4 out of the 5 bedrooms are very large fitting entire families in beds and blow up mattresses. The kids enjoyed the yard, covered gazebo and fountain all weekend. The patio and fire pit were great for the adults once the kids went to bed. Michelle was easily reachable. And the winery just down the street was very cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words !! We loved having you visit ! Hope to see you again when you visit this area !! ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional House Large FamilyAn Italian Villa that made for a memorable family time

An excellent choice for large families seeking a perfect setting that could have been in Italy. The owner has meticulously created a home, ensuring not only details were thought throug but the layout was perfect for dinner and plenty of space to spread out into small groups. The outside amenities made it feel like a part of the house and had both games, fire pits, 1st rate grill station and a wonderful gazebo. The pergola over the outside cooking (with full prep table) and dinner seating area was perfect. The owner was not only response to questions, she was quick to respond and to follow up. Highly recommend this home for renting.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words. So happy it worked out. If you are ever in the area again...hope to see you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hall of Fame Trip

Group of former teammates of Billy Wagner and a few family members in NY for the weekend celebration of Billy's Hall of Fame Induction. Inside and back sitting area with a fire pit were absolutely beautiful. Even though we were about an hour from Cooperstown, Michelle was able to help with a transportation option which made our travel time just as fun!! Due to time constraints, we were unable to utilize the grilling area, which we had planned to do, but we were able to hangout and talk old times!! Very secluded, which was another aspect we all loved!! We were talking about a possible return visit to Cooperstown and this home will be top of the list for our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thanks so much for visiting ! So glad you had a great time & enjoyed house ! Hope to see you again soon !
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot for a group

Owner was very communicative and accommodating. Quick replies on any issues. Property is well-maintained and well-stocked. Beds are VERY comfortable and sheets and towels were very soft and in good condition. Unfortunately there was some damage to one of the AC units before our short stay that couldn’t be repaired before we left, and a few other small issues, but owner was very quick to respond. Upstairs water pressure wasn’t great but it’s a trade off for the nice space and privacy. Gorgeous outdoor space. Bocce court needs weeding but the outdoor kitchen, firepit and gazebo are all top notch. Would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words ! So glad you enjoyed your stay ! Hope you come back soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best place ever- calm, peaceful, beautiful

Michelle was very responsive from the beginning. Already- A great sign. We were 3 young families (6 parents, 5 kids, at the age of 1.5-5 year old). The house is beautifully designed. The kitchen, the backyard, and basically everything- was fully equipped with what was needed (and more). There’s so much room (indoor and outdoor)- so the kids didn’t go up/down the stairs and just enjoyed the (huge) backyard, and the nature that surrounds you. (And for us, the parents, fire pit, bbq, view, place for the kids to run and run and run). Great host, great place, great house (that feels like home. And like Italy :))- we can’t thank Michelle enough. Highly recommended. We will come back for sure. Thanks Michelle!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2020
It was such a pleasure having your family and friends stay at the villa. Im so happy you were able to leave the busyness of the city to enjoy a calm weekend in the country ! Your welcome to come back anytime! Thanks so much for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WONDERFUL

Very happy and pleased overall! Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2021
Thanks so much for visiting. ! I’m so happy you had a great New Years !! Happy 2021 ! Come back soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

everything beyond expectation

I choose Michelle's house for the photos on website. But, when we arrived, everything is better than the photos! We loved the villa style backyard and Michelle has been quick and go above normal range of help as a host. She even recommended and helped us find a great catering business, provide extra water and more. We love every bit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Thanks so much for choosing our home. It was a pleasure to have you visit and I’m so happy you enjoyed it ! Hope you come back soon !!thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful restored home with Italian inspiration

Fun summer weekend with friends. Spent the entire time outside enjoying the fire pit, BBQ and corn hole or cooking in the spacious kitchen. Perfect place to gather together and relax.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Thanks so much for visiting Villa Santa Lucia ! So glad you enjoyed your stay !! Hope you come back soon !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you needed to a weekend with friends

The house was amazingly stocked with everything we needed for the weekend. Lovely space to sit and eat outside. Bedrooms were nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable. Also thoroughly enjoyed hiking in nearby Thacker Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Thanks so much for visiting! So glad u enjoyed your stay ! Come back soon ! The outdoor space is complete & u will love it !
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Golf outing weekend

House was a great size and very nice, heat was deadly during our stay but with ac units in every room of the house that was no issue. All appliances in the house were very up to date and in perfect shape. Great layout for dinning with a large group. Would definitely stay again if back in the area and highly recommend for family gatherings, or weekend get seats with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Thanks so much for your review . I’m glad you enjoyed your stay . Would love to know what you would have needed to give it a 5? Mayb the outdoor kitchen and fire pit going in this week ?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house

If you want to feel like you need an escape to Italy without leaving NY this is a perfect house. All rooms have their own stylish design and awesome details on every corner. We rented this house for 4th of July weekend and was great. There is a huge backyard with fireplace which it doesn't show in pictures and relaxing chairs outside. The game room was amazing also with a special table with roulette and poker game. Everything was new and beautiful in this house! I hope you enjoy as much as we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2020
Thanks so much ! Glad u enjoyed your stay ! Come back soon
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