Lake George, NY
Vacation Rentals
What Type of Vacation Rental Would You Like?
If you've read our Real Estate section, you already know that Lake George lakefront property is desirable and expensive. But you also know that if you shop around and if you back up from the shorekline a bit, you might be able to find something within your price range. To be sure, expect to pay top dollar for a lakefront vacation rental home on Lake George during the peak summer season. Consider options such as sharing a rental with a family you know, and squeeze as many people as you can into the cabin. Many rentals have just that strategy in mind, so they have outfitted their vacation rentals with lots of bunkbeds and pull-out sofas.
If Money is No Object
Of course if money is no obstacle to your vacation rental plans, and you want top-of-the-line accomodations, well go for it because Lake George has a lot of beautiful homes you can rent for your lakeside vacation. Tourism is Lake George's lifeblood, and summertime is the make-or-break season for local businesses in the tourism industry. Vacation rentals are big business, which means big prices. Fortunately for those who can afford it, the high prices mean high quality and in some cases high glamour. Yes, high glamour in Lake George...just ask a realtor to point you toward some premium vacation rentals and you will find luxury properties to rival properties in high-end vacation rental markets such as the Florida Keys or and coastal areas along the Atlantic states. Rent one of the Great Camps for your family or corportate group, or just a historical mansion that used to house the important rich families who first settled Lake George. The area was and still is a retreat for wealthy families from the region and from New York City, who may rent out their home for a summer if they don't plan on being there. Also, because Lake George is a popular destination in summertime, there are exquisite homes that are maintained exclusively for the purpose of serving the vacation rental market. Ask as many realtors as you can, and search the Internet as well, to find exactly what you are looking for. Realtors are really an excellent source for high-end vacation rentals, so it is a good idea to at least start your search with some local real estate agents who handle vacation rentals.
Options
Lakefront condos on Lake George range from pleasant newer developments to older historical homes sliced into condo rentals for tourists. Rates can be as high as $2500 a week for a rustic-style lakeside cabin on a resort with beach and amenities such as a restaurant and full-services.
Extras to Look For in a Lake George Vacation Rental |
| boat slips | fireplaces |
| shoreline access | beach sand |
| trailer storage | swimming pool |
| pets allowed | private acres |
General Tips
Summer rates are higher than the off-peak season, but August rates may go up even further than the normal summer rate. This is not only a hot season for travelling and the tourism industry in general, but it's also a hot season in the Lake George region. Lake George is a reasonable driving distance from Saratoga, whose racing season affects the entire Lake George/Lower Adirondacks/Upper Hudson area, vacation rentals included. Most require a minimum of one week's stay and also a deposit to hold the room, sometimes as high as 25% of the rental fee. Some rentals rent only for the whole season, or for a four week period only.
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