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Peaceful, Private, Lake Retreat in the foothills of the Adirondacks

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A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a snowy forest view.
A kitchen with checkered flooring, green cabinets, and a wooden table.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden floors, a dining area, and large windows.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a hanging light fixture.
A cozy room with wicker furniture, a patterned rug, and a view through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Galway, NY
  • Place, Galway Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University at Albany
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Colonie Center Mall
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galway

Located in Galway, this vacation home is a 1-minute drive from Galway Lake and 5 minutes from Galway Park. .This vacation home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Galway Town Hall and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Galway Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Galway Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 29 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 31 min drive - 26.3 miles
  • University at Albany - 46 min drive - 41.1 miles
  • Colonie Center Mall - 50 min drive - 42.5 miles

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 26 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cronies - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful, Private, Lake Retreat in the foothills of the Adirondacks

Welcome to Camp Ellwin. Situated in the picturesque Galway NY, the foothills of the Adirondacks.

Camp Ellwin is a fully renovated home on Galway Lake. With a large private backyard, a 2 minute walk to a private beach with access to Galway Lake, which is strictly no motor boats. 4 Kayaks (2 single, 2 double) and safety jackets provided! An easy 30 minute drive straight into the town of Saratoga Springs.

Our goal is that Camp Ellwin feels like your home away from home. Where you, your family, and friends can connect to make memories that last a lifetime!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please read and adhere to Addendum #1 in our VRBO rental agreement.
If you have a pet, we ask that you kindly keep them off the furniture. *Please Note* There is a 50$ pet fee per stay.
Host will meet guests at check in, or an agreed upon time, to show them how to access the beach and where to locate the kayaks and safety equipment.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Peaceful, Private, Lake Retreat in the foothills of the Adirondacks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an absolute gem of a “camp”. It’s beautifully done with plenty of space for five (2 of which are teenage boys). The kids loved the yard games, kayaks and the s’mores tasted better! There is a lot of space in the yard and it’s super clean! I would live here year round!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is above and beyond!! Tom and Kathleen are amazing hosts! They met us on check-in and showed us everything. The house is beautifully decorated and pristine. Fully stocked with anything you can think of. Plenty of outdoor toys, even for the dog. Wonderful kitchen and laundry with anything you could possibly need. The yard is spacious and beautiful and the lake is gorgeous and easily accessed. They provided kayaks and life vests too!! Our family had a wonderful vacation. Our hosts checked in by message once in a while, but let us have the place completely to ourselves. We felt like we could call on them for anything we needed, but frankly, we didn't need anything! We HIGHLY recommend this spot. What a treat!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great property! Kathleen, Tom and Colleen did an amazing job making their home feel welcoming. It is beautifully decorated down to the smallest details. The yard is bordered by a wooded area and privacy fence making it very relaxing. There’s a private lakeside beach just a short walk away. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking. So many areas in the house to sit and relax with a cup of coffee/tea. If you forgot it don’t worry Kathleen and family thought of it for you. Not only was the rental A, Kathleen was a top notch host. From providing information about the surrounding area to leaving a parking pass for Saratoga Springs to offering to watch my dog if needed to having flowers and delicious treats for us upon arrival. Ellie (our dog) spent her mornings watching the squirrels steal the peanuts and bird seed out of the feeders. Not to mention the property was central to everything we had planned to do. Thank you Kathleen, Tom and Colleen for making us feel so welcome. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Saratoga Springs area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026