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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • 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 - 0.4 km
  • HoliMont - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sky High Aerial Adventure Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Holiday Valley Resort - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Holiday Valley Tubing Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

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. 138 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 161 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to hang out after hitting the slopes with a group

We just had an absolute ton of fun at this house with 3 generations of family. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great house with ample beds and bathrooms. Well stocked kitchen. Lots of games for the kids. And best part - short walk to the village. Host was very responsive when our plans changed and we extended stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Ski Weekend

We loved this house. It is huge with plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable and have their own space. The ping pong table and other games kept the teenagers entertained. The house is so close to everything. We walked everywhere. Shopping, restaurants, bars, winery and the salt cave are just a short walk away. We would definitely stay again.entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We stayed at this home as our daughter was receiving her Masters degree from St Bonaventure. It was easy to get there. The home was perfect for my mom who needed a first floor bed and bath. This Victorian home was filled with charm and so close to the village. We absolutely loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We (9) were there for a wedding - which was held across the street -perfect. The house has expansive indoor and outdoor space -perfect. I received only one complaint -some of the beds were not comfortable - aside from that our stay was -perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Purple Palace

Very nice house with plenty of beds for friends. Great location, attentive host. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit

We had an awesome visit to the purple palace! Would highly recommend for big groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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