Title: Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! Cottage with kitchen, near University at Albany ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94420000/94410800/94410762/91b56ccd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94420000/94410800/94410762/26e314ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94420000/94410800/94410762/b8ad1357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94420000/94410800/94410762/2d0126b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94420000/94410800/94410762/1905dc3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to University at Albany, Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81194 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Kitchen - Parking included - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! Cottage with kitchen, near University at Albany This smoke-free cottage features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a TV. A microwave, a stovetop, and a ceiling fan are among the other amenities available to guests. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Free crib ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2300000/2297300/2297278/9f97bfb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albany Downtown/Medical Center Albany - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 820 reviews CA $153 CA $175 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=2297278&PinnedHotelID=2297278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111911700/111911604/97aed2da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Washington Park: Remote Work-ready Apt! 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Albany Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! Cottage Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! Cottage Albany ## About the area Melrose, a neighborhood in Albany, is home to this cottage. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Colonie Center Mall and Crossgates Mall. Destroyer Escort Historical Museum and USS Slater are also worth visiting. [Visit our Albany travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Albany.dx603260) [View more Cottages in Albany](https://www.expedia.ca/Albany-Cottages.d603260-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.66958%2C-73.79722&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8QQsnzIZizj-ynkGjelhSkFslD8=) 17 Homestead Ave, Albany, NY, 12203 ### What's nearby - University at Albany - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Albany Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - The Egg - 6 min drive - 4.3 km - MVP Arena - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - Colonie Center Mall - 7 min drive - 6.0 km ### Getting around - Albany International Airport Station - 12 min drive - Albany Intl. Airport (ALB) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Madison Pourhouse - ‬10 min walk - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk - ‪Kismet Mediterranean Grill - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown!? > Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown!? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! located? > Located in Melrose, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Westland Hills Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University at Albany. Albany Institute of History Art and Westgate Plaza are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Albany Retreat ~ 3 Mi to Downtown! 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