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There`s a specific kind of morning that only happens in Saratoga Springs — coffee on the counter, everyone moving slow, and the track waiting just a few blocks away. You`ll spend the afternoon at the rail, the evening on Broadway, and the walk home will end up being the part you talk about all year. This East Side vacation rental was made for that rhythm.

You`re staying on Bingham Street in Saratoga`s historic East Side (12866), the neighborhood that stretches from Congress Park almost all the way to the race course. That address is the whole point. Most Saratoga rentals leave you out near the Northway with a drive between you and everything worth doing. Here, you park once and walk — to the track gates, to dinner, to coffee in the morning. It`s the difference between visiting Saratoga and actually being in it.

Inside, three upstairs bedrooms sleep six comfortably. Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2 each have a King bed — two King rooms at this size is genuinely rare in this market, and it`s what makes the home work so well for two couples travelling together or a family that wants real beds instead of a sofa sleeper. Bedroom 3 has two twin beds, ideal for kids or a third friend along for the weekend. All three bedrooms are on the second floor, and the home has one full bathroom — if your group is comfortable sharing, it`s a non-issue, and it`s part of why an address this good is still within reach.

The kitchen is set up for real cooking, not just reheating. There`s a coffee maker with coffee provided, so nobody`s making a convenience-store run at 6am on race day, plus a dishwasher that turns cleanup after a group dinner into a two-minute job. A washer and dryer in the home means you can pack for three days and comfortably stay for seven. Great WiFi runs throughout the house — fast enough to stream, take a call, or knock out a half-day of work before heading to the track — and a TV in the living area gives everyone a place to land in the evening. Families travelling with little ones will find a Pack N Play already here and ready. Everything is clean, comfortable, and easy to settle into the moment you arrive.

Pets are welcome for a flat $245 per stay — one simple fee, no per-night math and no per-pet surprises at checkout.

The location keeps earning its keep. Saratoga Race Course is minutes away, with the summer meet running mid-July through Labor Day and capped by the Travers Stakes. The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame sits right across from the track. Congress Park and the Canfield Casino bring fountains, mineral springs, the restored 1910 carousel and the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Downtown Broadway delivers boutiques, coffee shops and some of the best restaurants in upstate New York, and restaurants, bars and coffee shops are within walking distance of the house itself. A short drive puts you at SPAC and Saratoga Spa State Park — summer home of the New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra — with trails, picnic areas and the mineral baths. Skidmore College, the Saratoga Springs Amtrak station and the Beekman Street Arts District round out the neighborhood.

This home is a natural fit for race-season groups and horse-racing fans, SPAC concertgoers, families visiting Skidmore, couples planning a Saratoga weekend, and any traveler who`d rather be inside the neighborhood than parked on the edge of town.

A few house rules: No smoking inside the home. Smoking is permitted outdoors only, and all cigarette butts must be properly disposed of. No parties or events at any time. This is a quiet residential property.

Two King beds, a pet policy that won`t penalize you, and a walkable East Side address — that combination doesn`t sit open for long, especially from mid-August through Travers weekend. Guests have full private access to the entire home, and the host communicates remotely and is always available when needed. Reserve your dates and let Saratoga do the rest.

Please note that you will be required to purchase VRBO`s $89 insurance policy after your booking is confirmed.