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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Middle Grove, NY
  • Place, Lake Desolation State Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Daketown State Forest
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Middle Grove State Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ava’s Lakeside Cottage, Lakeside Cozy Cottage

ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT GUESTS OVER THE ALLOTTED 4 ARE WELCOME @ $25. PER GUEST PER NIGHT
ADDITIONAL DAYTIME GUESTS-$10. PER GUEST PER DAY
BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS AND TOWELS OR WE CAN SUPPLY THEM @ $25. PER GUEST
WELL BEHAVED DOGS ARE WELCOME FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $25. PER DOG PER NIGHT.

Lakeside, is one of the Cabins At Lake Desolation,fully equipped, cozy, comfortable cabin. Located just 12 miles from the NY Thruway, Saratoga Springs, Racetrack, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, etc. Very gradual entrance into the lake. Private dock. Canoes/2 person kayaks included.

Excellent restaurant (Tinneys) located within easy walking distance. PARKING IS LIMITED 2 CAR MAX.


Keywords: Lakeview, Cottage, Cabin
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs are welcome @ $25. each per day
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
WHEN TURNING OFF LAKE DESOLATION ROAD SPEED LIMIT IS 5 MPH!!!
HOUSE MUST BE LEFT IN CLEAN CONDITION AS WHEN YOU ARRIVED TO AVOID ADDITIONAL CLEANING FEES

Important information

You need to know

Property # 292673vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Family gatherings
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Middle Grove

Located in Middle Grove, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Golf World and The Saratoga Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Saratoga Performing Arts Center and The Children's Museum at Saratoga. Tang Teaching Museum and Congress Park Carousel are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Middle Grove, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Desolation State Forest - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Daketown State Forest - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Middle Grove State Forest - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Skidmore College - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Saratoga Springs City Center - 27 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 20 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Village Pizzeria - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Post Pizza & More - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fierro's Pizza & Deli - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tinney's Tavern - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ava’s Lakeside Cottage, Lakeside Cozy Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ava’s Lakeside Cottage, Lakeside Cozy Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ava’s Lakeside Cottage, Lakeside Cozy Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ava’s Lakeside Cottage, Lakeside Cozy Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ava’s Lakeside Cottage, Lakeside Cozy Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Desolation State Forest and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Daketown State Forest. Middle Grove State Forest and Homestead County Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious cabin with plenty of beds and updated amenities. Beautiful view and loved the access to water activities and a bar/restaurant within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and on a beautiful lake! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Irina T.

Beautiful place! Awesome fishing!

We wish we could stay longer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S.

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

Perfect getaway

It would a lot of fun staying there and enjoying the lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem! We were here for a very quick stay, and loved the cottage and location. Beautiful sunsets, kid friendly beach, very clean, dog friendly, comfortable living area inside and on the deck, and a delicious little restaurant right at the lake! We hope to return again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
So glad that you enjoyed your stay at Lake Desolation. Thank you for leaving the cabin in such good, clean condition. Please visit us again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Harry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy. On the lake,fireplace and dock.Cabin was clean. Host was very nice. Had a very good couple of days to enjoy.Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry E.

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

Great weekend with friends

Robb was a responsive and flexible host. The house was exactly as listed and we had everything we needed for a great summer weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco A.

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

Relaxed at the lake

Beautiful quiet spot on the lake. Conveniently located near many area attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Great spot

Camp was perfect, clean, comfortable, great location on the lake Will definitely be back for concert/ racing season
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Mom getaway

Love access to the water, ease of kayak availability, and great view from the cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Lake house

The lake view from the house and deck was excellent. We stayed here during a trip to Saratoga race track. Was very relaxing and had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

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

Beautiful cabin on the lake

Just what we needed! It was right on the water, and such a wonderful cabin- manager was very attentive and helpful! Can’t wait to go back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Amazing stay!

We had such a great week at Ava's Lakeside Cottage. The lake was so calm and clean, perfect for swimming, fishing and kayaking. My daughter enjoyed catching multiple salamanders daily also. The house was very cozy and very well kept. We definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

R & R

Stayed a couple of days to relax and paddle on the lake. Loved being right on the water with effortless access to kayaks and equipment. Incredible lake view from inside the super comfortable cozy house. Walked to neighborhood pub, easy drive to Saratoga. I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin M.

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

Quiet Lakehouse

Cute cottage on the Lake with beautiful views. We enjoyed our stay. Quests should plan or be aware restaurants nearby not open Monday and Tuesday so plan accordingly. Also plumbing so sensitive there is a porta potty on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2021
Hi, The plumbing in Ava's cottage is fine there are no problems. Both hot and cold water function and so does the drainage, but if guests would let us know if/when a problem occurs we can take care of it ASAP.. The toilet/septic is on a holding tank that needs to be pumped out periodically, which was just accomplished yesterday after the guests let us know that the toilet would not flush. Had we known about this sooner we would have had it resoled quiker. Yes, there is a portapotty on site for when the tank pumping is needed.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Tranquility

Enjoyed the peace & quiet of the area. The cabin sits at the top of a mountain overlooking a lake. Keep in mind after turning off "Main St " the house is on a single lane non paved road. If another vehicle approaches some one will need to back up. A big plus is the bar/restaurant (with great inexpensive food ) walking distance from the dwelling. Owners were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Thanks for your review. Just to clarify, Lake Desolation sets at the top of the mountain, however, the cottage sets directly on the water. Not sure why only 1 star??Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

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

A great getaway!

Our group had a really lovely time staying on the lake. The view, the ability to take a boat out in the morning, and a dip in the afternoon... a delight! It's a little more rustic indoors, so be prepared to bring things like olive oil, or pepper, if you're planning on cooking. And linens aren't included. But beyond that, the VHS collection was very fun, and the grill and fire pit were also a great way to spend the evening. Thank you to Robb for a wonderful long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cathy r.

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

I'll be Back

Beautiful cottage on the lake. Serene. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Nice size kitchen and livingroom plus an enclosed porch with two comfortable couches that over sea the lake. Had a table to eat or play cards and games. Good for kids and adults. Host was accommodating and give access to rowboats and kayaks which we took advantage of. I loved staying there and plan to be back in the next summer. We loved the fire pit and all the chairs for lounging and table for eating on the patio that overlooks the lake. Resultant "Tinney's" walking distance with great food and prices. I loved the place-the 3 bedrooms and they also have sofa that I believe pull out to beds if you needed. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bob W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Very Disappointed With the Area

The inside of the cabin was nice with a beautiful view of the lake through the wall to wall glass facing the lake. The area around the cabin including the other cabins was messy and not landscaped at all. There were broken cinder blocks and other messy Areas. If you wanted to use a kayak or canoe you Had to go a couple cabins down where they we stored and carry it down to the water. Difficult for older people.you had to be an engineer to get the TV to qoek
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
As you can see from previous reviews, this is the first negative review that we have received!! the area around the cabin is natural other then the lawn which is mowed/trimmed weekly, but yes, it is not landscaped. Our boat house and canoe/kayak location is 75' from this cabin, an easy short level walk.There is a ramp to slide the canoes/kayaks into the water which is 10 feet from where kayaks/canoes are on racks.Had you indicated that you were physically limited, you should have contacted us and we would have gladly had the desired canoes/kayaks brought down for you.Sorry that you were dissappointed with the area...
Archival

8/10 Good

Lizzette C.

Lakeside VS Lakefront

First let me just say I learned the difference a few words can make. I honestly thought Lakeside meant the house was beside a lake but the owner pointed out the difference. Lakefront means the house is basically right on the lake. Be that as it may we had a very nice time at this property. The home was clean and had so many accent pieces it was charming. The owners left very specific driving directions and clear housekeeping instructions. The lake was amazing, but you do have to walk around 5-7 minutes to access it. My only concern was the downstairs bedroom was very cold and I was reluctant to use the heater that was built into the wall because my daughter was sleeping there and I wasn't sure how safe it was. She slept on the couch upstairs. The town of Saratoga is around 20 minutes away and had some nice places to eat. I would recommend this property to families, couples that want to get away, as well as Ladies weekends or guys weekends.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Actually non of our cabins are listed as" Lakeside" We have Lakeview, which is what is listed for Pine Tree Lodge, and is just what it says, Lake View. And we have Lakefront, meaning on the water.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Race day weekend

A great place away from the crowds but close enough to enjoy Saratoga Springs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Great location

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

victoria k.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fine but the place really needs major cleaning and repair work.

Fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Excellent Stay!

We had a wonderful time at Ava's on Lake Desolation! The cabin has a wonderful location, right on the lake, with the most beautiful view! Our stay was so incredibly relaxing! This was our second time staying at Ava's and it won't be our last!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robb

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Why they chose this property

Quiet private lake away from traffic/noise but close enough to town and attractions.

What makes this property unique

Private dock

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