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Rustica Retreats Cottage

Vacation home in Middle Grove with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Experience the tranquility of Adirondack woods at this haven, where a short walk to Lake Desolation meets warm wooden interiors and a fully equipped kitchen. Nestled just outside Saratoga Springs, this cozy cottage offers an outdoor shower, screen house with firepit and string lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rustica Retreats Cottage

Tucked away amidst the lush foliage of the Adirondacks, lies a haven of tranquility & sophisticated charm just a short walk to Lake Desolation. Nestled just outside the bustling Saratoga Springs, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is the perfect getaway for those seeking rejuvenation in the heart of nature's bounty.

Warm wooden interiors, a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor shower, Teak ladder access to a loft bedroom, screen house and firepit, surrounded by string lighting. Redefining R & R.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Boat

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Middle Grove, NY

What's nearby

  • Daketown State Forest - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Middle Grove State Forest - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Lake Desolation State Forest - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • The Saratoga Winery - 14 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Skidmore College - 18 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 20 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Post Pizza & More - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fierro's Pizza & Deli - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tinney's Tavern - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustica Retreats Cottage pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustica Retreats Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustica Retreats Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustica Retreats Cottage located?

Situated in Middle Grove, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Desolation State Forest, Daketown State Forest, and Middle Grove State Forest. Homestead County Forest and Golf World are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Rustica Retreats Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway spot. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the screened in gazebo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Weekend Getaway

Cute lil cottage with modern amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Rustic Retreats

Our stay at Rustic Retreats was excellent. We loved the relaxing and cozy feel along with the rustic design elements. It was extremely clean and very comfortable. We were made to feel very welcomed. We would book this cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was “rustic chic” and had a cottage charm about it. It was perfect for our short getaway and convenient to explore the surrounding area. It was lovely to see coffee pods and tea stocked in the kitchen as we arrived late in the evening and didn’t have time to grocery shop. Basic supplies ie. tissues, soap, paper towels were well stocked. We would definitely book again whenever we get back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

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

Amazing getaway!!!

Property was amazing. Perfect for weekend getaway. We had booked a guided ice fishing trip on lake desolation so this property was the perfect location. Place was super clean with all the amenities you could ask for as well as being very secluded and private. I would highly recommend and would book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bence F.

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

Amazing Cottage

The cottage was very cute, cozy, and exceeded our expectations with the host being always readily available to answer questions we had. Definitely recommend if you want to have a weekend gateway.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Home away from home!

Absolutely adorable little cottage in the woods. The owners didn’t forget a thing. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a getaway in the woods with all bells and whistles. If you forgot to pack something they most likely will have it for you! Thank you Rustica Retreat for a special weekend away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023