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The Cardinals Nest, Charming 4-bedroom house, Historic Village of Ballston Spa.

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Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ballston Spa, NY
  • Place, Brookside Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saratoga Performing Arts Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Saratoga Racetrack
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Cardinals Nest, Charming 4-bedroom house, Historic Village of Ballston Spa.

Discover this adorable 4-bedroom gem in Ballston Spa. This fully renovated house, is the perfect retreat for guests seeking a nice and peaceful getaway. With 1 twin bed and 3 queen beds, there's plenty of space for everyone to unwind. The house features 2 full bathrooms equipped with a shower, bathtub, and many amenities. You'll find all the essentials like AC, heating, iron, and a washing machine. Stay connected with WiFi throughout your stay. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Ballston Spa and our house has to offer. Centrally located between the Capital and the breathtaking Adirondacks. There is no shortage of things to do! Enjoy all of your favorite activities from hiking and fishing to museums and arts. Located in the beautiful village of Ballston Spa, you will be walking distance from the many great restaurants, breweries, antique shops, boutiques, and even the historic old iron springs! Enjoy concerts in the summer at SPAC Or stay for some of the best skiing New York has to offer in the winter. The Cardinals Nest is pet friendly, 3 dogs Max, $150 per dog.
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About the area

Ballston Spa

Located in Ballston Spa, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Canfield Casino and Caffe Lena are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Congress Park Carousel. Travelling with kids? Consider The Children's Museum at Saratoga and TreePaad Fun Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Ballston Spa, NY

What's nearby

  • Brookside Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Saratoga Casino and Raceway - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Saratoga Racetrack - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Skidmore College - 17 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Saratoga Springs Station - 14 min drive
  • Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Speckled Pig Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here and we love it… It is very clean, modern, fully equipped. We love the little snacks and note that Dana leaves for us! Can not beat it! Will def stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dana was great with communication, and the home is lovely. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home that surpassed our expectations…. Very clean, appeared newly renovated…. Spacious … loved the basket of snacks left for us! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Thank you Michele! I’m so happy you enjoyed the house and snacks, we’d love to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cardinal's Nest is roomy and comfortable. The reservation process was easy and seamless through the Vrbo app, and the property was BETTER than it looked online. The photos really don't do it justice. This is a great place for your family or a large group of friends. You won't feel like you're on top of one another.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the nicest, cleanest homes we have rented, plenty of space for our family. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was spacious, open, and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was amazing! Host was also amazing and accomidating. We had a great time! Loved everyrhing about the place including comfort of beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute house! The house was exactly as described and was very clean! Checking in and out was easy, and the location was great - downtown Ballston Spa and close to Saratoga. We were visiting family during our trip and would definitely stay here again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander K.

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

Wonderful house in great neighborhood.

The house is done very well,l comfortable and stylish with everything you need for a relaxing get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2025
Thank you so much!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Perfect holiday weekend

We enjoyed the house very much with our family and dog
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2025
I am so glad you all enjoyed the house. Thanks for the feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Perfect

The location and amenities was perfect for our trip! Hope to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2025
I am so happy you and your family enjoyed your time! We look forward to your next visit 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra p.

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

Wonderful spacious home with a great yard and patio!

Very clean and lots of room - big closets - quiet neighborhood - host was very accommodating and responsive - highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
Thank you so much! I’m happy you had a nice time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Fabulous for Family

Our adult children met us for our stay and it was a great gathering for all. Clean, well organized, and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2025
Thank you for the feedback. I am pleased everything went well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara a.

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

Wonderful host and perfect location!

Our group of 6 stayed here when we volunteered at Farm Aid located at SPAC. It was such a short drive and located near so many wonderful dining locations and shops. The host was so responsive, and the house was immaculate! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave this nice review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Great

Great place, highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dana was a wonderful host. Communication was immediate. The rental was clean, stocked with everything we needed, and just as advertised. We will be back again, hopefully to enjoy the outdoor area in warmer weather and walking distance to downtown Ballston Spa!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

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

Cozy and clean

Thanks for hosting us! The description was exactly as described and perfect for our girls’ weekend. The goodies were a nice welcome! We enjoyed exploring Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you so much! I am so happy you all enjoyed your weekend at the cardinals nest!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Toga visit

Great. Place. Clean and new appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan b.

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

May 3rd 2025

The house was very clean and the check in process was very simple. The host was accommodating with the check in time as well. No issues whatsoever. Great place and location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review, I am so glad everything went well 🙂
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Great house

Simple, easy to stay in house, fit us all just fine while visiting nearby family for Christmas. The place was clearly just renovated and decorated with the intent of being a short term rental (probably the owner doesn't ever live there) Glad to see pet friendly places like this still exist!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2025
So happy you had a good visit. It is newly renovated and no one lives in it full-time, which keeps it fresh for renters.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Perfect Getaway outside Saratoga Springs

Our stay at this VRBO was absolutely amazing! The home was beautifully maintained, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect, making it incredibly easy to get to Saratoga Race Course. Dana was incredibly communicative, ensuring all our needs were met and questions answered promptly. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2024
Thank you so much, We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and we are so happy you loved it! I hope you come and stay again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and bright. Four fairly large bedrooms, two baths, washer and dryer. Spacious kitchen with new appliances. Huge backyard and a deck with a grill. The driveway will accommodate four vehicles. The owner was very pleasant to deal with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am very happy that you enjoyed the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luanne P.

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

Perfect spot

We stayed at Dana’s place so we could head to the race track. It was extremely convenient to get to Saratoga. The house was perfect for our family of five. The house was spotless and decorated beautifully. They had everything you would need, and so sweet she even left us a bottle of wine. It was a perfect spot and we would go back without question. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
I’m so happy you loved our place. We look forward to hosting you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith C.

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

Horse Show perfect

We came to Saratoga for the last week of the Saratoga horse show and the house was perfect for me and my daughter and our trainer (as well as our horse show dog!). The house was easy to find, meticulously clean, and had everything we needed. We will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable house in a safe established older neighborhood. Many of the homes still have the Victorian trim and architecture from a bygone era. Walking distance to downtown Ballard Spa. Town offers excellent spots for breakfast. Impeccably clean. Quiet. Great partially fenced back yard. Host welcomed us with fresh flowers. Only a few miles from SPAC; perfect to get to/from for our concert.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review!
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