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Sampson House: historic town house on Main St, walking distance to shops

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6172.8 sq m

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.

Sampson House: historic town house on Main St, walking distance to shops

Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1923 Craftsman bungalow is less than a mile from downtown Penn Yan. The village of Penn Yan is the perfect home base for your next vacation, with restaurants, coffee shops, wine bars, breweries, live music, and hiking, biking & kayaking along the Keuka Outlet Trail.

After a day of wine tasting, hiking, swimming, kayaking and sightseeing, return to this relaxing, home away from home. The interior features original woodwork, hardwood floors, and comfortable furnishings. A cozy gas fireplace and multiple seating areas make the living room extra inviting. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare delicious meals at home. A favorite spot for morning coffee, or an evening bottle of wine, is the charming breakfast nook just off of the kitchen.

A formal dining room seats six, and includes a vintage piano, china table settings, and a cocktail tray table. Overlooking the fenced backyard and neighboring horse pasture, the three-season enclosed back porch has a high-top table for casual dining, and seating for entertaining. Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio, with a gas grill and a propane fire pit table. The covered front porch is a perfect place to read, enjoy a gentle rain, or observe village life around Main St.

Sleep well upstairs, with three comfy bedrooms, each with ceiling fans and room darkening curtains. The Master Bedroom has a Queen size bed, Bedroom 2 has a Double bed, and Bedroom 3 has a Queen.  The full bath is located on the second floor and has a tub/shower.   There is a small home office upstairs as well, a quiet place to work away from home if necessary.

This stately home was designed by one of Penn Yan’s most prominent citizens of the early 20th century, Dr. Franklin Sampson, who was a medical doctor by trade. He was also a village trustee, and a member of the New York State Assembly. Interested in the arts and architecture, he drew plans and financed the historic Sampson Theater on Elm Street.

*Air conditioning is provided seasonally via window units in the upstairs bedrooms
*A limited amount of paper towel, toilet paper, soaps, is provided for each guest.  If you run out, you will be responsible for purchasing more according to the needs of your group

**We ask that renters to be over the age of 25. By booking you agree with this policy and comply with the request that the renting party is over the age of 25.
**No pets or animals allowed at any time. Anyone found to be in violation, will be asked to leave immediately and/or charged an additional fee
**No parties allowed at any time.
**Smoking prohibited except in outdoor areas.
**Guest must comply with maximum occupancy at all times, no exceptions.  6 persons allowed at the home at any time.
**Parking is available for 2 cars.  Street parking is prohibited

**Guests are asked to initial a rental waiver, sent via email, immediately after booking

Penn Yan STR Permit #: 23-1014

Property manager

Joleen Glick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Piano

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1860 sq ft (172.8 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Oliver House Museum - 13 min walk
  • Arts Center of Yates County - 16 min walk
  • Keuka College - 9 min drive
  • Keuka Lake Outlet Trail - 10 min drive
  • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Abandon Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Dairy Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sampson House: historic town house on Main St, walking distance to shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sampson House: historic town house on Main St, walking distance to shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sampson House: historic town house on Main St, walking distance to shops?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sampson House: historic town house on Main St, walking distance to shops located?

Situated in Penn Yan, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oliver House Museum and Arts Center of Yates County. Keuka Lake is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Sampson House: historic town house on Main St, walking distance to shops Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in convenient location
The Sampson house was lovely, well maintained, and accommodating. Located in a quiet neighborhood less than a mile from down town Penn Yan, it was a great base for exploring the area, going on nearby hikes, visiting various wineries and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Arts and Crafts home
My family enjoyed our stay at Sampson house. The historic character of the home was so charming and the furniture was very comfortable. We had so many places to lounge between the large living room, the three-season porch, and the back yard. The bedrooms were all good sized with comfortable beds. Linger Hospitality was very communicative and provided a detailed guide to the house as well as thoughtful recommendations for what to see, do, and eat in the area. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penn Yan
Sampson House is very nice, walkable distance to Penn Yan restaurants and activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie P., Helotes, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for PennYan!
Quiet walks to coffee & breakfast on Main Street, breezy bike rides along the water or on the trail, short drives to big boating fun on Lake Keuka and picking up pizza from Cam’s pizzeria—all just perfect for family time relaxing, visiting, playing games, and enjoying the cooler weather and gorgeous scenery in PennYan!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Adequate
Was not properly cleaned. Upon arrival we encountered toothpaste splattered bathroom mirror, filthy rug in front of shower, dirty stove top, melted frosting on microwave rotating tray, globs of frosting on kitchen and hallway floors and staircase banister, wooden stick from ice cream bar on arm of living room chair. Immediate report to host was ignored/shrugged off, only slightly more responsive than our request for earlier check-in which was nonexistent. Linger Hospitality was also less than helpful about the absent remote for the gas fireplace. The bungalow is very nice, pleasantly restored with interesting and sometimes original art work. Aside from the coldly distant management, the real issue seems to be a lackadaisical cleaning crew, for whose "efforts " we had to wait until after 4pm to check in and then check out no later than 10am. What could have been a 5 star stay was deeply diminished by distant, unconcerned management.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, clean and super close to everything in Penn Yan
Everything is as advertised and this is a good location for exploring the Keuka Lake area and Penn Yan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Prospect CT

Liked: Cleanliness
443 N Main St Penn Yan
Great place! Well kept and spacious. Wonderful walking neighborhood in quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kymberlaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the photos!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sampson House. The property is even better than the photos and every part of the transaction was easy, efficient and enjoyable. The rooms are all spacious and the breakfast nook/booth is particularly charming. Wifi was excellent. We loved that air conditioning was available but not needed most of the time because the weather was mild for July. Beatiful front porch and screened in back porch got great use and we also enjoyed cooking in the well-appointed kitchen one evening when we just wanted to hang out at "home". The hosts were great and helped us immediately the one time we had a challenge finding the code to enter. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gretchen E.

Penn Yan stay
The house was very nice and perfectly situated for a wedding nearby in the finger lakes. It was an easy walk to downtown Penn Yan. The beds were very comfortable and the house well equipped. Our only complaint was finding a dead bat in the home, otherwise would have been a 5 star stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane w., PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home and great location
The house is very charming and only a 10-15 min walk to downtown Main Street. Beautiful area. Short drive to many, many wineries
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property. Everything was there that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Charm and location
It was a quick and easy experience once we chose the house. The property manager messaged us and got us all the important info really quickly. The house was fantastic and exactly what we were hoping for. Great architectural details and style all throughout the house. Everything was comfortable and the fireplace provided perfect evenings to share some wine on a cold night. The location was perfect, lots to do and see. What a fantastic experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay
This house was very easy to access anything you want to do in the Finger Lakes. The property was very nice and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, very comfortable
Such a beautiful home. Was a perfect setup for my friends and I while we had a triathlon in the local area. Highly recommend staying here if looking for a comfortable place to stay. Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022