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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the neighborhood

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Aurora, NY

What's nearby

  • Cayuga Lake - 1 min walk
  • Wells College - 5 min walk
  • Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes - 5 min drive
  • Long Point Winery - 6 min drive
  • Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dugans Country Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery - ‬50 min drive

About this property

Enjoy vacationing in a historic Church! No additional fees

Castle near Cayuga Lake
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a hot tub at Enjoy vacationing in a historic Church! No additional fees. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this castle. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this castle include:
  • A music library, beach towels, and books
  • Barbecue grills, a billiards/pool table, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Enjoy vacationing in a historic Church! No additional fees feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with jetted tubs and rainfall showers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

Property manager

Patti

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayaking
  • Hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Spices

Outdoor space

  • Deck or patio

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not suitable for infants

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy vacationing in a historic Church! No additional fees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Enjoy vacationing in a historic Church! No additional fees?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy vacationing in a historic Church! No additional fees located?

Situated on a lake, this castle is within a 10-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Wells College. Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Enjoy vacationing in a historic Church! No additional fees Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tala E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book it!
We enjoyed our stay here. The church is kept in great condition and has modern amenities. Definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
outstanding property
I stayed here and the pictures don’t do it justice, this place is huge and looks amazing, definitely worth the drive and will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient spacious spot
3 couples had plenty of room in a unique property right in town. Right across from lake, great biking. Attentive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls spa trip
My friends and I spent the day at the spa at Inns of Aurora, highly recommend, if you get a treatment you can spend the whole day, amazing. Then 5 of us stayed overnight. The church was wonderful, clean, fully stocked. Wish we could stay another night. There are so many cool things from the massage chairs to the bean bag cloud chairs and the pool table. So recommend staying here, you won't be disappointed!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aurora charm
Unusual and lovely church re-conceived as welcoming guest house for 8 people. We enjoyed the outdoor seating (although the gas grill may need a refresh) in the shade, the perfect location, the thoughtful supply of towels and dishes. The pool table was a fun activity to supplement Wells College final reunion activities and long walks around Aurora.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second visit
Once again we had an amazing time and truly enjoyed the unique experience of staying in a church. Spent the weekend with our adult children and their spouses and lots of fun was had by all. The only suggestion is to have room darkening film put on the angel and loft windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Aurora
This place was better than the description, it was fabulous! It is a comfortable, inviting home with a jacuzzi and steam shower! It still reveals a church setting with a home setting. Our only regret was that we only had one night to enjoy this home in quiet Aurora!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heather S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
On-site manager saved the day...
We woke up to a flat tire on my son's car on check out day. The on-site manager was extremely helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a great town
We stayed for a long weekend in conjunction with Cornell's graduation. The property is very unique and fun for a group. The town of Aurora is spectacular and the drive to and from Ithaca is convenient. The check in / check out process was seamless and property was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Patti responds quickly and thoroughly. We are already trying to figure out when we can stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Place to Stay
What a great place to stay with a group! Big kitchen if you feel like cooking, large play space and the perfect location. Of course you’re staying in a vintage building so there are little quirks but nothing to limit the enjoyment. Lake right across the street. Owner and property manager both available and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting
Having a whole church to yourself is a very unique experience. It was a bit odd but it was also relaxing and comfortable and the kids had a great time. The beauty of the stained glass windows, flooring and ceiling details was hard to beat. If you appreciate older buildings and attention to detail, this is a great place. Minor negatives are there are a lot of stairs to get luggage in and up to the loft so we left all of our clothes downstairs. The loft doesn't have any privacy, and while I loved the windows, there was no way to open any windows up to get fresh outdoor air. The living room was very comfy as were the downstairs bedrooms, once we figured out air conditioning. There isn't much to do in Aurora but we had a nice dinner at the Inn and did a lot of exploring around the area. A nice visit overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Getaway
Very relaxing.Beautiful accomadations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy S., Las Cruces NM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Unusual experience
This property is a converted church (obviously) so that comes with its quirkiness as well as charm. Very nicely remodeled but the location has its limitations. Property was clean and well maintained. There were 5 of us - two couples and a single - using 3 of 4 bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms had conveniently located bathrooms. The third did not. Only 2 baths had showers. The third had tub only. If we’d had another person in the 4th bedroom they’d be sharing an inconveniently located bath (with only a tub, no shower) with that same third bedroom. Towel racks for downstairs bath were located outside the bath - could have been more convenient. No closets in the bedrooms as they were all carved out of the former church. There were wall hooks and hangers. A/c cooling was done by individual wall units in different zones so you had to be aware of what to turn on where. Lighting situation was similar. Very dimly lit main area. Loading and unloading had challenges as you’ve got to carry everything from street level up the many steps to the front entrance. Pack light! It served its purpose (we were all in town for a reunion) and was comfortable but a bit pricey. The amenities were nice but I did not think of it as an indulgent retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great unique rental
Great location, very unique rental that keeps a lot of the church features.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

BOB M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week!
Great space for entertaining guests and family from out of town. Kept our boat at Long Point for the week 5 minutes down the road for quick easy access to the lake.

10/10 Excellent

Willard N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Patti never contacted us. I had to ask for the passcode from Sara Cowell.
Beautiful building and location. It was a disadvantage to us as it was the route 90 garage sale so traffic was slow. The tub on the bottom floor lacks a plug.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, fun place to stay
Our family, consisting of two grandparents, two parents, one teen, and two nine-year-olds, had a great time staying here. It was not only unique, but there was a pool table, lots of games, Wii, TV, and bluetooth. The Finger Lakes have many activities and places to visit and we had a great time hiking and visiting places of historic interest. We were looking for a memorable place to meet for our first gathering after COVID, and this was perfect. Criticisms? They fixed some of the previous complaints like cleanliness and outlets; the furniture is not pristine, but I would not criticize it, but for this price, they should have mowed the lawn and improved the air conditioning (set to 78, temperature read 83).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debby S., Lake Worth, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was truly an amazing place to stay. The church was just like the photos. Loved it❤️
Amazing and lots of fun was had by all. House had everything you could need and Sara the tenant was very nice and helpful. Would highly recommend to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manuela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really unique way to spend the weekend!
We had a lovely stay here! The house was interesting because of the history and it was a stone's throw from the lake and the town. Kids were excited there was a Wii to play with and adults loved the steam shower...everyone loved playing pool! The weather was not great but there were lots of games in the house so we had something to do. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cool ,kitchy place to stay while touring the fingerlakes.
Great stay with just a couple of minor exceptions. We stayed there in October and found the church very chilly and took a long time to heat up. Kitchen was clean and well stocked with good basic cooking utensils and tools. However, parts of the church were dusty. ]The sofa in the main common space was very old and cushions kept sliding off the frame.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting and fun location
Original experience and lovely place to spend week
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Gary B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unique place but needs updating
We were looking for a special place to celebrate my parents’ 60th anniversary and my mom’s 82nd birthday. When I read the 5 star reviews for this property I was excited that I found the perfect place for our special family occasion. My intent here is not to leave a bad review but rather to paint an accurate picture of what people can expect so that they can make an informed decision. If we had these facts we would have looked for another property. Here is are the positives and negatives: Positives: - Patti is a very responsive host and there was excellent communication before and during our stay. Her intent is to provide a positive experience. - The property is very unique/one-of-a-kind - Great location, walk to restaurants, lake access via public doc right across the street, short drive to beautiful state park with beach and playgrounds. Negatives: - Lack of thorough cleanliness. This was a big issue since cleanliness is important at any time, but especially during COVID times and especially since we had elderly people with us. We wiped down main surfaces with disinfectant widows and cleaned the stove top prior to cooking. There was dust everywhere and you could tell that the floors in the bathrooms were not cleaned since there were cobwebs around one of the garbage cans, indicating it hasn’t been moved in a long time. The air conditioning filters were full of dirt both inside and out. I do want to note that there was a changeover of property maintenance people in the beginning of our stay, so it is possible that the old property manage dropped the ball - either way there were things that haven’t been properly maintained in some time. - Many things are due for an update - top oven not working, bottom oven working but door latch broken so door does not close, dishwasher door springs broken so door does not stay opened. Toaster, microwave, and coffee maker all on one surge protector so can only use one appliance at a time otherwise blow a fuse. Not note/warning about that, so we learned the hard way. I also didn’t see any smoke detectors, which was concerning. Property description indicated there is a washer/dryer, but there wasn’t one, so that needs to be updated. Again, Patti was responsive and tried to make our stay comfortable, so we appreciate that. I would suggest that the layout is not conducive for the very old or very young. The property is beautiful but needs some attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

monica G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Great property, on line pics don’t do it justice, might want to shoot new ones in better lighting. The only one negative note is the dust. Too many areas that could have been dusted and were not, for example the display bottles on the window still, the wooden molding on the stairs going to the loft... Would go back though
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing get away
Patti and Robert were both great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kalyan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful overnight stay
Unique and memorable experience!