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Blackbird Retreat - 4-bedrooms • sleeps 6 • full house

2.0 star property

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Dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ballston Spa, NY
  • Place, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Saratoga Casino and Raceway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Saratoga Race Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Ballston Spa

Located in Ballston Spa, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Saratoga Race Course. .This vacation home is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Skidmore College and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Brookside Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Saratoga Casino and Raceway - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Saratoga Race Course - 11 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 11 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Saratoga Springs City Center - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 17 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Speckled Pig Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Guadalajara - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Factory Eatery & Spirits - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Blackbird Retreat - 4-bedrooms • sleeps 6 • full house

Step into the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in this beautifully restored 1850s village home. Recently renovated, the space retains original woodwork, a cozy reading nook, and thoughtful details throughout. This home is ideal for couples, solo travelers, or small groups looking for peace, style, and walkable convenience. Whether you’re heading to the historic Saratoga Race Track, SPAC or the breathtaking Adirondacks, you’re never far from the best the region has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn off air conditioners and close any open windows.
Wash dirty dishes.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

Blackbird Retreat - 4-bedrooms • sleeps 6 • full house Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was amazing. Great communication. This was our first time staying at a Vrbo and we are hooked. Great location. Great size house for our family of 4. Very clean. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great, well-equipped house. Walkable to shops and restaurants in downtown Ballston Spa. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in town for the races at Saratoga and had a great stay! Linnaea is very responsive and accommodating. 10/10 would recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025