Family-friendly vacation rentals in Albany County

Close to MVP/Airport/SUNY; 45m-1Hr: Saratoga, LG!

This 2nd Floor 2BR apartment shines with beautiful hardwoods, an open flow, a newer bathroom, a newer King sized "Purple" gel flex mattress, and a new Queen "Kingsdown Prime" mattress. Reclining couch in living room; full but small kitchen, Keurig; laundry; parking, ceiling fans, window ACs. Prime location close to airport, highways, eateries; less than 10 minutes to downtown Albany/MVP Center/Hospitals; 20min to Rivers Casino; 40 min to SPAC/Saratoga Racetrack; 1hr to Lake George/Great Escape!

Homey and Cozy Colonial in nature preserve

Welcome! Our 4 bedroom 2 bath "cape colonial" style home is approx. 2300 s.f. of living space nestled in a private setting. It is also so close to town you can have the best of both worlds. It's surrounded on three sides by 35 acres of a forever wild nature preserve which is part of the New York State’s “5 Rivers”. You can hike, cross country ski or snow shoe right out the back door or just sit quietly and enjoy your favorite book along side nature.... and only 2 miles from the Albany border.

Alamo del Norte! Cozy house in the woods.

Relax in this peaceful setting, surrounded by nature yet close to Albany. Hike, hunt, fish, snowmobile, canoe, or swim in one of the many local state parks or preserves, then enjoy drinks and dinner at the local brewery or restaurants! Maple on the Lake 3.8mi Helderberg MT Brewery 2.7mi Shell Inn 6.4mi Cole Hill State Forest 2mi Thacher Park 9mi Partridge Run WMA 11.5mi Hyuck Preserve 9mi Thompsons Lake 6.3mi Howe Caverns 26mi Downtown Albany only 30min away, feel free to ask me any questions!

Catskill Mountain Cabin: Valley Views/16 Skylights

Experience total serenity in this chic, solar-powered cabin. Nestled on a wooded hillside with stunning Catskill Mountain views, our tiny house features 16 skylights for world-class stargazing. You will have a cozy, perfect getaway to forget your busy life and reconnect with beautiful nature. Prime Location for Adventure: Skiing: 25 mins to Windham Mountain Hiking: 7 mins to Huyck Preserve; near 200 acres of state parks Culture: <30 mins to trendy Hudson & Catskill Shopping & restaurants

Misty Isle Acres

Our homestead, Misty Isle Acres, is our little imperfect oasis, nestled within the beautiful Helderberg hilltowns of Albany county. Our in-law apartment contains a bedroom, full bathroom, and living room with TV (inc. Netflix & Disney+), DVD player, and futon. There is an enclosed porch and deck, complete with tables, chairs, and grill. We also have a large pond and woods to explore. Please note, this is a working homestead; the grass isn't always mowed and sometimes there are animal smells.

River cabin 5 - private shoreline 24 mins to Toga

This is my favorite of all 19 cabins at Towpath Landing! 200 degree water views from huge deck just feet from the water and serene privacy - there is a shed on the property not another cabin. Super romantic with a huge fire pit and your own little beachy kayak launch. Vischer Ferry bike trail borders the property for biking, hiking and kayaking. Vaulted beamed ceiling and full walls of glass make for crazy views overlooking the river. Serviced by filtered river water. SO SO PEACEFUL HERE!

Quiet Bliss: Upstate NY Getaway w/Hot Tub

Experience a pleasant stay at this recently renovated and serene 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom family-friendly escape, situated just on the outskirts of Downtown Schenectady. Conveniently located near the bike path, harbor, locks, scenic hiking trails with waterfalls, and the ViaPort Aquarium, you can also warm up by the outdoor fire pit and explore 9 acres of trails. A quick 5-minute drive takes you to Proctors Theatre and Rivers Casino, and it's a short trip to Maple Ski Ridge for family fun.

Bright + Modern: The Perfect Extended Stay

Your perfect home base for visiting family or extended work trips. This Top 1% Guest Favorite is immaculate, modern, and designed for a seamless, turnkey visit. Skip the stuffy hotels—here you have a private fenced yard for your dog, a workspace, and a kitchen fully equipped for home-cooked meals. Located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood with instant I-890 access to Schenectady & Albany. Don't settle for less. Read on to see why experienced travelers insist on staying here.

Spacious Apartment at the Back of the Tudor House

Enjoy your privacy in this completely renovated, modern two bedroom apartment with full bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen at the rear of the 120 year old English Tudor house, with a private entrance, and self check-in. Located in the heart of Delmar, within walking distance to restaurants, and bars, 0.3 mile to Stram Center for Integrative Medicine, about eight minutes drive to Downtown Albany, seven minutes of the Interstate 87 exit, and twenty minutes from the Albany airport.

A cozy 3 Bedroom Lake House in the Helderberg's.

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Enjoy summer months fishing and kayaking. A great destination for leaf peeping during the Fall season. Winter months can be experienced ice fishing and ice skating right from the backyard. Lake Underdunk is located on New York State snowmobile trail system. Only minutes away from over one thousand acres of State recreational land for hiking and hunting.

Magic Forest Farm Yurt

Stunning, hand crafted yurt made on the property. This secluded, colorful gem is like no other experience. Tucked away in the foothills of the Catskills, our organic farm has miles of hiking trails and mountain bike paths to explore! We also have many friendly ducks, goats, peacocks, chickens, donkeys, a horse and the friendliest dogs in the world that guests can interact with.

Retro Pinball Arcade/Board Game AirBnB

"The Kickback" is a private apartment/arcade with over a dozen pinball machines set to "free play" mere minutes away from the hip Troy downtown area, Russell Sage College and RPI. Perfect for a small gathering, a college parent/alumni retreat, or date night experience like no other. Cute and cozy, the rooms have painted murals to match the unique apartment we have to offer.