Guest House on Historic Estate in Upstate New York | Cottage in Elmira

9.4 (9 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Elmira Cottage | Guest House on Historic Estate in Upstate New York

1 Bedroom Cottage in Elmira

The School House was built in 1922. It has 15 foot high ceilings in both the large sitting room and bedroom. There are large windows in both rooms overlooking beautiful grounds on one side and trees on the other. In winter, deer are at the bedroom window. The grounds offer a Tennis and Pickle Ball court as well as the necessary equipment. It is located on the edge of the Finger Lakes region, close to major roads for Pennsylvania, Ithaca, and New York City. An outstanding getaway, in an elegant setting, with the finest amenities you find in any Relais et Château. A worthy detour.
The Space
There are close to 3 acres of wooded grounds and gardens and a tennis court with night lights. The School House is over 650 square feet, fully air-conditioned with a recently refurbished bathroom. The original 1922 iron tub was deglazed and kitted out with new fittings and a power-head shower. The sitting room is equipped with a large reading collection for your enjoyment. This property can only be booked from this site.
Guest access
There are housekeeping and laundress that can be negotiated privately. An excellent dry cleaning service picks up and delivers Mondays and Thursdays. There are six steps leading to The School House from street parking. There is off-street parking on the grounds as well. Recommendations are available in advance for special requests, food preparation and specially cakes.

Guest House on Historic Estate in Upstate New York is located in Elmira. Guest House on Historic Estate in Upstate New York provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Laundry, TV, among other amenities. This Cottage features Kitchen, Laundry, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Guest House on Historic Estate in Upstate New York has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Elmira has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Elmira, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Tennis on site
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Smart TV
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • French
  • English
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 9:30 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Margaret R.
Jun 24, 2025 12:37:37 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Always a pleasure
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