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Home away from home! Entire townhome- large backyard. Close to many colleges.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Home away from home! Entire townhome- large backyard. Close to many colleges.

This modern townhome, built in 2013, is the perfect space for a couple or a small family with children. You will always feel at home!
We prefer long-term guests, but also offer a 7-night minimum for your traveling convenience.
This home is conveniently located just outside the city, in a family-oriented neighborhood, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac.
NOT intended for large groups or parties.
Please enjoy this private, bright, spacious home and all the great things this area has to offer!


PETS:
Dogs are considered per the hosts discretion and an additional $200 pet fee. $100 will be refunded at the end of your stay (after home inspection), if the home is left as if a dog was not there (excessive hair), and the yard is free of feces. The other half ($100) will be used for additional cleaning.

NEIGHBORHOOD:
Minutes from Downtown Troy!
Boutique shops
Popular restaurants/bars (Wine bars, brew pubs)
Nightlife
The Arts Center
Captain J.P. Cruise Line
Waterfront Farmers Market
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall

4 Minute drive to Joe Bruno Stadium: Tri-City Valley Cats baseball
Children's Museum of Science & Technology (The Junior Museum)

Minutes to Emma Willard School
4 minute drive to Hudson Valley Community College
5 minute drive to RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
6 minute drive to Russell Sage College
10 minute drive to Siena College
15 minute drive to SUNY Albany College
20 minute drive to Saint Rose College

5 minute drive to i787
Less than 30 minutes to Albany International Airport
Short drive to Albany attractions such as the Times Union Center, Palace Theater, popular restaurants/bars, nightlife.

Ski/Tubing Mountains:
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort 40 minutes
Bousquet Ski Area 45 minutes
Windham Mountain 1 hour
Hunter Mountain Resort 1 hour 10 min
Gore Mountain Ski Resort 1.5 hours away

About 30 minutes to Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Preforming Arts Center & Downtown Saratoga!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO LARGE GROUPS OR PARTIES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED. Fines begin at $500 for non compliance and exterior security cameras are in use to ensure compliance.
Out of respect for the neighbors, quiet hours will be at 9pm on weekdays, 10pm weekends.
PETS: Home must be left without excessive hair, pet related damage and yard free of feces. $100 (of $200 pet fee) will be returned post inspection.

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

About the neighborhood

Troy

Troy is home to this vacation home. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Colonie Center Mall and Crossgates Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joseph L Bruno Stadium or MVP Arena.
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Troy, NY

What's nearby

  • Russell Sage College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Poestenkill Falls - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Alice Dodge Wallace '38 Center for the Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Burden Iron Works Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hudson Valley Community College - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station - 14 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DeFazio's Woodfired Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from home! Entire townhome- large backyard. Close to many colleges. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Home away from home! Entire townhome- large backyard. Close to many colleges. ?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home away from home! Entire townhome- large backyard. Close to many colleges. on May 20, 2026 start from $208, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home away from home! Entire townhome- large backyard. Close to many colleges. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from home! Entire townhome- large backyard. Close to many colleges. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home away from home! Entire townhome- large backyard. Close to many colleges. located?

Situated in Troy, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Alice Dodge Wallace '38 Center for the Performing Arts, Poestenkill Falls, and Burden Iron Works Museum. Hudson River and Russell Sage College are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, house and location was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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

Great location

Place was amazing. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo L.

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

Family vacation

Everything was excellent about our stay we always enjoy staying there it’s close to our family and everything else that we need to do
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Wonderful week long stay!

Alison’s place was spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed for our home away from home. Communication with Alison was great and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Great spot for a visit to Troy

Alison was a great host. Very responsive and accommodating. Kids and I were comfortable and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Perfect

The house was exactly what we were hoping for and even better. The inside was immaculate and very quiet along with having anything you might need. Since we had brought our dogs with us the large fenced yard was a blessing. The location is very convenient as long as you understand the area. I would most definitely recommend this property to everyone and we hope to rent it on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Would definitely stay again

The entire stay from checking in to checking out was a great experience. The owner was quick to respond when I was communicating with her. The townhouse was nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with needed items like spice, utensils and coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Troy stay

Great property! Clean, quiet, with all the amenities to make it like home. Great communication with host. Would definitely book again if out this way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele Z.

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

Townhome near RPI

Clean, comfortable two bedroom townhouse, in a quiet neighborhood. 10 minute drive to RPI. We enjoyed the backyard and fire pit. Having the washer and dryer available was great. The half-bath in family gathering area was nice, in addition to the two full bathrooms upstairs. We did have to purchase additional paper products, but other than that, everything else was well supplied. Enjoyed our stay very much. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amf f.

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

Wonderful Stay

We stayed at this property for two weeks at the end of April and everything went smoothly. On arrival the house had all essentials we needed, the house was clean and the neighborhood is definitely quiet. The only issue we encountered were a couple of lightbulbs out and a quick text to the owner solved that problem the next day with a delivery of replacements. Our pet was with us for half our stay, and the yard was perfect for her to run and play. The fence was secure and she had lots of room to burn off some energy. In our time there we were able to do laundry, cook, relax, and navigate our way around the area, all with ease. Communication with the owner was easy with quick response. We needed to extend our original booking and that was easily taken care of. When we arrived there were even fresh flowers on the table. In short this was a great stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great Stay in Troy, NY

Alison, Thank you very much for the great hospitality. The house was large, very clean and well furnished. The neighborhood is very nice, at the end of a cul-de-sac. I would highly recommend your house to anyone who may travel to the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. I stayed there alone, but the house could certainly accommodate several more people as there are two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a small bathroom, a large kitchen, a large living room, a garage and a basement with a washer and dryer. The air conditioning also works very well throughout the house. The check in process was very easy with a door code and communication was also very easy and prompt. Thank you again. Patrick McClusky New Jersey, USA
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alison

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Hello everyone! We are excited to share our home with you all. We fell in love with this townhouse and we hope you do as well!
During your stay we are always available by phone or VRBO messaging.

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