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Home away from home

Vacation home with kitchen, near Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Interior
Interior
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Troy, NY
  • Place, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Troy

This vacation home is a short stroll from Russell Sage College and Burden Iron Works Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Sage College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Joseph L Bruno Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Albany-Rensselaer Station - 11 min drive
  • Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quechua - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪DeFazio's Woodfired Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Valente's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Home away from home

Spacious yet comfy. Entire unit with two bedrooms, living room, full kitchen with gas stove, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator. Bathroom has full shower/tub bathroom. Fully carpeted with hardwood and vinyl in the kitchen and bathroom. A small private deck and an outdoor grill is also available. Central heat and A/C (A/Cs are out for winter) are available throughout the unit.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties or loud music please as there other people living in the building. If you smoke cigarettes or marijuana please smoke on the porch not insid
Please turn off all lights, tv and ac or heat when checking out.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Troy within a short 14-minute walk of Burden Iron Works Museum. You'll also find Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Home away from home a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation and kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Home away from home?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Albany Intl. Airport (ALB), which is 13.4 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is Schenectady, NY (SCH-Schenectady County), which is located 23.9 mi away (37-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Home away from home?

Yes, every accommodation at Home away from home comes with a deck.

Reviews

Home away from home Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

PETSophie

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what was portrayed

The kitchen and bathroom could have used a cleaning and some fixing. Bed very squeaky, and questionable neighborhood. Host was very responsive to questions though!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Juan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for RPI visit

We went to attend our son’s graduation at RPI, and it was a great choice compared to hotels. There was a lot of space for our family to spend time together. It was only a few minutes from campus and quite affordable.We had a bit of trouble reaching our host before the visit, partly delays from VRBO’s side, but nothing very serious. The unit was a tad shabby but didn’t feel dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean basic apartment

Clean, everything in working order. Property manager friendly and prompt. Comfortable bed but needs new linens. Bathroom could use an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Troy

Very cozy and comfy place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie R.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Property was in good shape, though I recommend the owner consider refinishing the tub, the current paint job is not so good. The location is too far from downtown Troy to easily walk but is an easy drive. The building has multiple units and finding the right one was a bit tricky, but the place was clean and well-kept overall and parking was easy, I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Short cozy place to stay

It was a nice quiet place to stay for me and my partner to stay while he stayed in Troy NY. I live in Troy and my partner is trying to deciede if he wants to live here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A., South Hero, VT

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend stay

It fit our needs perfectly....a place to sleep, shower, make coffee and watch some TV at the end of our day. Our trip was built around seeing family in the area. We did not need outdoor space or fancy accommodations. It was clean and comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not what I expected

Positives- owner lives onsite and was responsive. The property was clean. My overall opinion- the location was tricky to find. More descriptors would be helpful. I want to be both respectful and honest- as someone from out of town and not familiar with the neighborhood I did not feel safe. There was even a large dog barking in the adjacent yard complete with its owner yelling at it. This was not a vacation rental. It was barely acceptable for a get away. I was dropping off a kid to college and the quality of this property ruined my last night with her. I had he stay with her dad at a hotel because it felt sketchy. Maybe for the right group good enough would be fine. I expected more from a vacation rental organization. Hotel for me next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nick J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Was told AC in the unit we booked was down.. gave us another rental was 16 mins further then the one we originally booked which stinks because we were going for a concert. Got to the place tv didn’t work said cleaners must of popped a breaker… a guy came with extension cords to fix the problem didn’t even look at the breaker.. I wouldn’t recommend staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Was a beautiful place. Had an issue with the TV but with fast communication host had the problem fixed ASAP. Very quiet and sweet neighbors also.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Troy

This was a great location for our stay in Troy. The owner was very responsive when I sent him a question. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marashay B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

nice and quiet location. Close to alot of good food places. Great location for the things we came to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week day getaway

Overall nice stay and close to many places
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay!

The place was exactly as described, clean and comfortable. The owner's communication was great and overall it was a stressless stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yose D., Pittstown

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Location

Perfect for your stay in South Troy, conveniently located between Albany, Troy and Latham.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend trip

Had a great stay at this property as I met up with some old friends. The place was beautiful and cozy and it was easy to contact the hosts with any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021