Expansive Upstate Home w/ Home Theater!

Enjoy a rejuvenating visit to Upstate New York when you book ‘The Highlands,’ a spacious home in East Schodack! This 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental is ideal for large groups looking to relax by the seasonal pool, watch movies in the home theater, or lounge in any number of sun-filled rooms. When you’re ready for off-site adventure, head to Albany to visit a number of local attractions, like the New York State Museum, or head further out to spend the day adventuring in Saratoga Springs! -- THE PROPERTY -- Hilltop Views of Massachusetts & Surrounding Mountains | 3,000 Sq Ft | Fire Pit (Fire Wood + S'mores Sticks Provided) | Near Amtrak Station With room for the whole family, ‘The Highlands’ has it all on-site to ensure your time upstate is restful and relaxing! Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed, Sleeper Sofa | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play, Crib OUTDOOR LIVING: Cushioned patio furniture, dining table, 2 hammocks, gas grill (available year-round), seasonal sleds provided, seasonal pool (available June - September) INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs, formal dining room, office, Xbox, gas fireplace, breakfast area, board games REMOTE WORK AMENITIES: 3 monitors, keyboard, mouse KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics & spices, coffee maker, instant pot, knife set, Vitamix blender, shave ice machine (seasonal), popcorn maker (in basement), coffee grinder, French press, electric hot water kettle, plates/drinkware/utensils (child utensils provided), air fryer, toaster/toaster oven GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, iron/board, washer/dryer, central heating & A/C FAQ: Stairs required for access, 2 Ring doorbells (facing outward), strict maximum occupancy PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle max), driveway (3 vehicles max) -- THE LOCATION -- NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Stable Gate Winery (1.7 miles), Windy Hill Orchard - apple & pumpkin picking (5.2 miles), Funplex Funpark (6.6 miles), Times Union Center (10.8 miles), New York State Museum (11.3 miles), New York State Capital (11.6 miles), Albany Institute of History & Art (11.6 miles), Irish American Heritage Museum (11.7 miles), Suny at Albany (17.4 miles), Cohoes Falls (20.8 miles) THE BERKSHIRES: Hancock Shaker Village (23.0 miles), Norman Rockwell Museum (28.5 miles), Tanglewoods (28.7 miles), Mount Greylock (36.3 miles) SKIING: Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort (22.4 miles), Bousquet Mountain (26.9 miles), Maple Ski Ridge (34.5 miles) DAY TRIPS/TRANSIT STOPS: Amtrak stop - Rensselaer (9.9 miles), Saratoga Springs (44.4 miles) PARKS + NATURE: Schodack Town Park (2.2 miles), Papscanee Island Nature Preserve (9.2 miles), Tivoli Lake Preserve (13.7 miles) NEW YORK BITES: Kay's Burden Lake Restaurant (6.9 miles), Pizzeria Sapienza (10.8 miles), Hill Street Cafe (11.0 miles), Café Capriccio (11.0 miles), Parish Public House (11.0 miles), Jack’s Oyster House (11.0 miles), The Hollow Bar + Kitchen (11.1 miles) AIRPORT: Albany International Airport (21.1 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Property Manager makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: The pool is seasonal and is only available from June to September weather permitting - NOTE: The pool is not heated - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 Ring Doorbell devices with exterior security cameras mounted above the garage door facing the parking area and on the front door facing the entryway. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system's motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed - NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 12 guests and a strict maximum of 4 vehicles