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RUSTIC RETREAT-2 story-inground pool and patio-fireplace-firepit-deck-wifi2 bath

Family-friendly holiday home in Athol with a water park

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Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable seating and a secure, fenced area.
Relax in a warm, inviting space with a pool table, comfortable sofa, and lush views.
A staircase leads to an upper level with a handrail and carpeted landing, featuring a framed picture on the wall.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a table, chairs, and brick fireplace.
Cozy retreat with a rustic headboard, framed artwork, and bedside lamps.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 152500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

RUSTIC RETREAT-2 story-inground pool and patio-fireplace-firepit-deck-wifi2 bath

Family-friendly holiday home in Athol with a water park
This holiday home features a water park, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Televisions come with DVD players.

Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Owner/Manager Glenda Duell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rustic Retreat -summer Fun!- With Wifi Athol
Rustic Retreat -summer Fun!- With Wifi Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Athol, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake George
    15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Fort William Henry Museum
    17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Lake George Steamboat Company
    17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Shepard's Beach Park
    16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Million Dollar Beach
    17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Glens Falls, NY (GFL-Floyd Bennett Memorial)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • The Bond 1786
    8 min drive
  • New Way Lunch
    8 min drive
  • The Pizza Shop
    8 min drive
  • George Henry's
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does RUSTIC RETREAT-2 story-inground pool and patio-fireplace-firepit-deck-wifi2 bath have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is RUSTIC RETREAT-2 story-inground pool and patio-fireplace-firepit-deck-wifi2 bath pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at RUSTIC RETREAT-2 story-inground pool and patio-fireplace-firepit-deck-wifi2 bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RUSTIC RETREAT-2 story-inground pool and patio-fireplace-firepit-deck-wifi2 bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RUSTIC RETREAT-2 story-inground pool and patio-fireplace-firepit-deck-wifi2 bath located?

This family-friendly Athol holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hudson River and Hickory Ski Center. Warren County Nature Trails and Pack Demonstration Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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RUSTIC RETREAT-2 story-inground pool and patio-fireplace-firepit-deck-wifi2 bath Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Klever M.

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

Nice place to stay

Beautiful place to get out of the daily routine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

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

Nice and Cozy place

The property was very comfortable and everyone really enjoyed the pool table. It's also a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Stamford, CT

Great Summer Getaway

This was the perfect place for a couples retreat! The pool was very nice and relaxing. It was a really nice touch that towels were provided as well as essentials in the bathroom, (they had toiletries!). My only suggestion for the lovely home is to provide garbage bags but everything else was wonderful.

8/10 Good

john b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay for Lake George with a dog

Glenda was responsive to issues that arose in a timely manner. Location was great for a family with a dog. AC's were working well and the pool was great. Pictures for the property are old.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rushika P.

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time, over the labor day weekend. Glenda, went above and beyond our expectation in helping us. Thank you Will return soon.

10/10 Excellent

scott f.

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

3 day weekend

Everything went well. Property is as described. Worked well for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

caroline m.

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

Great stay

Nice quiet location. Clean and as pictured. Pool and pool table were fun extras. We’ll-equipped but would benefit from a quick reorganization. Owner was very responsive. Would have appreciated a binder with house rules and local attractions and restaurants,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xing H.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Perfect for a Great Fall Getaway!

Loved this place! My friends and I came up here to celebrate my birthday at Lake George. This place accommodated everyone so comfortably. It was spacious and clean when we arrived. We did encounter an issue with the toilet the second day and reached out to the owner who responded so quickly. Someone came over that day and fixed the toilet. The place was also a short drive to town which was another plus. Definitely would stay here again on my next trip to Lake George.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

robert b.

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

Worst vacation stay ever

Arrived and left in ten minutes. Absolute crap hole. They have a run down mildew flooded antiquated home that they con people into staying at. Charge thousands of dollars for a house in a poverty area abandoned cars in the lot next door. Save your time and money
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddy R.

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

Quiet beautiful getaway!

I cant express how much we enjoyed our stay at this home! The pool was amazing, the house is so incredibly spacious and really has that cozy fun adirondack feel to it. Swimming under the stars was incredible! Its a quick drive to Lake George Village which was amazing!! The washer and dryer were a bonus, coming home with clean clothes was fantastic! There are tons of towels and toiletries provided. If you want a tan, you will definitely get one as the pool is right under the sun with no interference from trees or anything. Cell service was spotty but it really didn’t matter because relaxation was the number one priority here!! I would recommend to anyone looking for a private and comfy getaway! Thank you again, Glenda!! We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Beatrice G.

Property needs refurbishing. And actually wasn't big enough for our group with 6 small children

We had a great time, many +s about house - pool, fire pit, parking, garbage & recycle removal was fantastic, hospitality basket was very sweet, house was very clean, Echo Lake was great, BUT hot water ran out constantly, no plug for tub in lower bath with small children made bath time challenging, kitchen too small to eat together, cooking utensils not really usable - in bad shape, no space to put our food in cabinets, not much room to move around in living room, Would need large home for future trip which of course is my fault.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie S., Guilderland, New York

Great Hideaway

We loved this house! This house is very clean and very large. I had seven girls here for July 4th weekend, the pool is beautiful and crystal clear. We all had our own space and were never on top of each other. Glenda left tons of linens and towels also a nice basket with any little toiletries you may have forgotten. I would recommend this house for anyone who is looking for a nice relaxing weekend outside of Lake George and away from the busy crowds. If you want to go shopping or spend the day at Six Flags it is just a short drive away. FYI only two of the four bedrooms have ac units, the other two bedrooms have small fans. They could use some more fans for the living rooms and kitchen where most people spend a lot of time other then that place was excellent!

4/10 Poor

Christopher b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Mildew no internet or emergency services or cell service

Down stairs had moldy smell and moisture level was high to point linens and carpet was wet, we believe that was cause of difficulty breathing, when we arrived there was dog poop on floor that my 7 yr old grandson stepped in and internet service was so slow we couldn't use WiFi calling and was a dead spot for cell phones, we had no access to emergency services and we left at bout 3am cause my sister couldn't breathe and was traumatized cause we couldn't even access emergency services and cell phones weren't able to call 911 she is in hospital now,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Stephanie R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

My family and I rented Patricia's place for a Lake George getaway. Let me start with what went well. The location is very close to Lake George and the Revolution Rail Trail. The home was clean on the inside when we arrived and there were plenty of towels and bedding, and there was a very nice basket of toiletries in the bathroom. The pool was a plus. When we arrived at 4PM to check in, there was a man painting the sidewalks. This seemed like an odd thing to do when guests were arriving as we had to watch to not step in wet paint. The grill that was there was being replaced and the one brought back was used and was very small. The pool area was lacking, the two lounge chairs had straps broken, and they looked as if they had been painted? The fake palm tree in the pictures was still at the pool but was very sad looking. It needs to be thrown out. The front small burner on the stove does not work at all and the front large burner was working on and off. The downstairs was musty and there is a dehumidifier, but it needs to be turned up to keep the humidity level down. The pool table is missing a leg and is help up by bricks and is very uneven. The washer is brand new however the water needs to be turned on before use and off after otherwise it keeps trickling into the washer after it is done. This home is not bad but could use some TLC. Glenda did respond quickly to our concerns and did tell me they plan on renovating this property. Hopefully they do and update pics.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful set up perfect for our family. Large and all bedrooms are separate. Would recommend for any retreat
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Que es muy linda limpia y tiene de todo eso me gustó que incluía toallas y todo de la cocina 👌muy buena
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Nice

Perfect for our trip nice home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

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

Great Week!

Our family had a great week here!! Plenty of space for the 10 of us! The pool was a HUGE bonus for the kids! We Loved it!! The people before us didn’t leave the house in great shape but the housekeeper was working so hard to clean everything up when we arrived, she was lovely! One wish: I wish there was a vacuum cleaner! We had littles and let’s face it they leave crumbs wherever they go! It would have been so much easier to clean up! But even without that we had a wonderful week here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

anna p.

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

Great place

Let me preface with, "we had no complaints". But I will have suggestions. We had a great time. My family of 15 included 1 toddler, 3 teens, 2 school age kids and 10 adults If you are a laid back, low maintenance family like ours, this house is optimal for your family's needs. The location was close driving distance to the lake, shopping and an outing on the railways. The inground pool provided a needed rest from outings. We grilled out several mornings and nights with the provided propane grill. This host provided enough towels and pool towels to last us all week. We used their washer and dryer several times. The pool and porch offered plenty of seating. Now, in my "perfect world", I would have liked mattress toppers on the beds, if you have back probems, just be aware. It may have been a longer length of time since the house was opened up from the previous renter, the downstairs had a dehumidifier that wasn't running when we arrived, there was a damp smell to the downstairs. The downstairs TV needed maneuvering in order to watch the vhs tapes that were provided, my guest wanted to suggest perhaps a dvd player or another tv that can stream shows like the one upstairs And lastly, I hate to say, but add me to the list of wifi users when on vacation. Definitely needed a stronger wifi signal for my large bunch. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you again. Priolo family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

jose g.

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

Surprisingly disappointing

According to the ad, everything looked nice, (pictures were from 2012) Upon arrival the door was locked, my husband txt the manager, and she answered the next day, so we manage to get in the house! The toilet upstairs didn't flush, my husband text her and she said, she would send someone to fix it, but nobody came, the dryer was full of wet smelly towels, only two burner's working on the stove, and we need some extra blankets, it was stored in an unfinished close, all dust, smelling mold and finally we would say overall cleaning is poor, lots of dust, cobwebs, and the mirrors were pretty dirty, the only bright side in the house was the pool! We would say the house is nice, well located, but poorly managed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abdul M.

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

Best

Thank you!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

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

Great family vacation.

Everything was great, we had a wonderful time. The house is much roomier than the pictures show. Thank you Glenda it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Short ride to Lake George Village

This house had plenty of room for our party of 12. We loved the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Maria L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

My Review

The house is a great lay out and has all things you would need. It is a lovely home. Glenda the owner was reachable via text only. The short comings are the following: the pool table is not a seller on this property because it is unbalanced and sitting on a brick to level it out, wifi and TV cable is terrible the owner should offer a better package if the renters want to pay or should tell the renters to bring a hot spot or jet pack, there was no TV available and what made it worst 3 of our 5 days it rained so there was no TV watching, the bed sheets need an upgrade, the house was definitely not cleaned, the blankets on the couches were very dirty, once cleaned they should be put in a zippered bag, pool towels were very old, and all the rugs were trip hazards. Also the shower head in the basement is an original it could use an update the water flow is sprinkles. The po floor is very slippery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021