The Follies House, a big yellow Victorian aimed at creative types, gamblers, and racetrack fans, is located in the historic district of Ballston Spa, just a throw of the dice from Saratoga Springs Race Track. Not a bed and breakfast, it offers three apartment suites (rented out on a weekly basis) with their own bathroom and kitchen. The one-bedroom Boomers Pad has a 1950s and '60s decor, with vinyl records, retro artwork, and a cool pink sofa. The two-bedroom Broadway Suite recalls vintage musicals and Hollywood classics, while the Empire Casino is a two-bedroom, two-story townhouse that features a roulette table and Victrola. Summer rates start at $900 per week.

Contact: The Follies House, 63 E. High St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020; (518) 885-6538; www.vrbo.com/4072/htm.

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