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Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville

Get cozy in this historic town surrounded by shops and restaurants after skiing all day or hiking through miles of mountain trails.

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Outdoor dining
Game room
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville

Welcome to The Purple Palace, an early 1800's Victorian home situated in picturesque Ellicottville, a charming town just 51 miles south of Buffalo, New York. Ellicottville was voted the Best Ski Resort Town between New England and the Rockies by Ski Magazine.

Location, Location, Location...This home is the closest rental property to the downtown four corners (Washington and Jefferson). It is the perfect place for your ski or golf vacation.

Just a few steps to downtown and less than 1 mile to both Holiday Valley Ski and Golf resort and Holimont ski resort. This stately Victorian home is set amidst an enclave of mature trees. It has recently upgraded appliances along with Wi-Fi and AC throughout the home.

It is in a fabulous winter/summer resort town. After skiing all day, take a break and get to know the village's shops, many fine restaurants, and cultural centers. Relax on the deck and or go for a short stroll and walk the streets of downtown Ellicottville. Enjoy having a pint at the 'Gin Mill', off to 'Dina's' for dinner and then of course go dancing the night away at 'Balloons or Madigans'. Experience the charm and unhurried lifestyle of Ellicottville any time of year. The area is renowned for its hiking and there are many miles of mountain bike trails.

Guests that rent the Purple Palace have the main portion of the large Victorian home. Sleeping accommodations for 10 guests, full kitchen open to large dining area, 2 living rooms, games room with ping pong, big screen TV, large outdoor covered deck and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms. It is a lot of home to enjoy.

Property manager

David Carley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoors on porch only please

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Purple Village Steps To
The Purple Palace - Village Home Steps to Downtown Property
The Purple Palace - Village Home Steps to Downtown Ellicottville

About the neighborhood

Map
Ellicottville, NY

What's nearby

  • Winery of Ellicottville - 5 min walk
  • Watson's Chocolates - 6 min walk
  • HoliMont - 15 min walk
  • Holiday Valley Resort - 4 min drive
  • Holiday Valley Tubing Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Olean, NY (OLE-Cattaraugus County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Katy's Fly-in Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ellicottville Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gin Mill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dina's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville located?

Located in the center of Ellicottville, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Winery of Ellicottville and Watson's Chocolates. Nannen Arboretum and Sky High Aerial Adventure Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 158 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and Town
Comfortable house to spread out in. Easy walk to town center.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys weekend
Huge place and plenty to do
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lots of room.
The property is large and works well for a big group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location & House!
Very unique and well designed house with plenty of space for a large group. Good location to walk into town and just a short drive to skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski weekend
Nice property close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Large house walking distance to restaurants and shops, 1/2 mile drive to ski resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends weekend
We had a get together for a friends weekend at this place. Lots of sleeping areas for a large group, great outdoor deck and yard area for being outside, and prime location to walk downtown and enjoy Ellicottville!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great location and house for a large gathering
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday celebration
Great place for larger family gathering. Wonderful location - around the corner from great shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay
Thanks so much for sharing your home with us. We had a great stay. It was nice being one block away from all of the downtown activities. We would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and Great Location
Had a girls weekend and this house was everything we could’ve asked for! Listing was accurate and it was within walking distance to everything! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie M., Rochester, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf Getaway
This is a great place, it has it all. A perfect place for a bachelor party. Close to everything including amazing golf at Holiday Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelorette weekend
Walking distance to town. Great house to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Location
We had a great experience here with 12 friends gold weekend. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrej K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Good for large group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
annual ski family vacation
THis is the second stay at this property. We love the space and where is it located in the village. David was very responsive to any questions we had. He is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ned D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
The Purple House was great. Large rooms, well stocked kith hen, and central location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael O., lakeview, ny

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday celebration
Wonderful house to spend time with large family. Walking distance to downtown was perfect. Will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert J., Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never disappoints!
Second time staying there with 16 people. Once in summer, once in winter. Plenty of space, so it never feels crowded. Also, well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski trip
Great spot. Lots of room for everyone to relax. Close to the slopes and to downtown to walk for dinner. Beds are comfortable and kitchen well stocked including 3 fridges. Highly recommend this spot. We have stayed at a couple places but would keep this as my go to for group ski trips. See you again next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Purple Palace
Property is wonderful. Owner is very responsive. Kitchen is well equipped, you will need nothing. beds are comfortable. plenty of space to spread out for games. Location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house with a lot of character and fantastic location
Loved the house and location. The house is massive and packed with character. The distance to the village of Ellicottville cannot be beat. We will pencil it in for a future stay. Two of the bedrooms were very current and modern with one being very accessible (no stairs). The only drawback was that one of the bedrooms did not have a real wall and you had to walk through to get downstairs. Overall loved the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends ski trip
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Purple Palace for our annual ski trip with our friends! The house worked wonderfully for our group of 5 families. It's great space with a lot of amenities and an amazing location. We really enjoyed all the eclectic decor and even made a scavenger hunt out of them for the kids to find. In addition, the game room was a big hit among our entire group and we even had a dance party in the nice open space between there and the living room. We appreciated the wonderful shower pressure in the bathroom off the kitchen which felt so great after a full day of skiing. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Risa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked great for us!
We were looking for a place close to the ski slope with lots of beds. Our grandchildren are now of the age that they don’t want to share beds. The Purple Palace was the perfect location and had the number of beds, rooms, and bathrooms that everyone desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room
Perfect for multi generational gathering and plenty of room to spread out. A little short on serving dishes. Dishwasher needs to be secured, light over stove needs a new bulb. Very comfy and close to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023