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It's A Wonderful Life -Main St Penn Yan-Hot Tub-Seneca/Keuka, Restored Victorian Home-Nightlife

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Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Place, Arts Center of Yates County
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Oliver House Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Penn Yan

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Penn Yan, within a 5-minute drive of Keuka Lake and Arts Center of Yates County. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Oliver House Museum and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Keuka Lake Outlet Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Arts Center of Yates County - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oliver House Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Keuka Lake - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 34 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Cayuga Lake - 47 min drive - 43.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

It's A Wonderful Life -Main St Penn Yan-Hot Tub-Seneca/Keuka, Restored Victorian Home-Nightlife

Step back in time at this beautifully restored Victorian home in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country, where classic charm meets modern comfort — and where staying feels a bit like stepping onto the set of the movie "It’s a Wonderful Life." Located just minutes from the Seneca and Keuka Lake wine and beer trails, and within walking distance to shops, dining, and nightlife in downtown Penn Yan, this home offers the rare combination of history, space, and unbeatable walkability.

Comfortably sleeping a larger group, the home is especially well suited for girls’ weekends, family gatherings, and relaxed group getaways, with plenty of room to gather and unwind.

>> Why Guests Love this Victorian Home:

- Walk to Penn Yan shops, restaurants, wine bars, and nightlife

- Private hot tub for relaxing evenings

- Fire pit, grill, rear patio, and front porch for outdoor living

- Large private yard

- Minutes to Seneca & Keuka Lake wine and beer trails

- Two parlors ideal for group conversations

- Large eat-in kitchen perfect for shared meals

- Fireplace and beautifully refinished original hardwood floors

- Two stairways that add to the home’s historic character

>>Other things to note:

Interested in enhancing your stay? We can provide recommendations for local services to make your trip even more special. Please note that these services are arranged directly with local providers and have additional costs:

- In-cottage massages

- Private wine tours

- Kayak and canoe rentals

- Boat rentals

- Bike rentals

- Horseback riding

This cottage is part of the Savannah House Wine Country Inn and Cottages, so you'll enjoy the same level of hospitality and service that we've extended to all of our guests for almost 20 years!

*Pets are not allowed at this property. No exceptions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Property is also known as

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It's A Wonderful Life -Main St Penn Yan-Hot Tub-Seneca/Keuka, Restored Victorian Home-Nightlife Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K., Gansevoort usa

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay. Such a beautiful house. The attention to detail was appreciated. We felt like princesses in the beautiful tall, comfortable beds. The house was so well appointed. We enjoyed the hot tub, front porch, patio area and various sitting areas. We walked downtown for dinner which was amazing. Loved watching the Amish ride up and down the street on the fronch porch. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was beautiful and just as depicted in photos. It was private and perfect for a ladies getaway. The host was very responsive and we had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a girls weekend away (for ‘girls’ in their 60’s, 70’s and 90’s, lol). The home was absolutely lovely, with a lot of attention to details. We had a wonderful time! We would not hesitate to stay at this property again and highly recommended it. Please note that the beds and bedrooms are beautiful, and the beds are very high up off the ground. Step stools are provided and needed to get in and out of bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were only here for a quick weekend trip for a wedding, but would have loved to stay all week just to relax, sit in the hot tub, and cozy up on the couches with a good book! The home was vintage and charming, the decor was fun and sweet, and we loved the tea cups and tea on the beds! Everything was very clean, and the owners were very quick to respond to any questions we had. A beautiful weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house...check in was easy and we had everything we needed for our wine weekend getaway with friends...one small minor breaker issue which was resolved quickly. Everything was clean and the hot tub was a nice bonus.Wish we could have used the awnings for shade but overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim U.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean and comfortable. We all enjoyed our stay. The location was great - we walked to several breweries in town. Thank you for a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a winery weekend

The beds were comfy, the house was beautifully styled and it was a great spot for a weekend of hiking and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs some tlc

nice house. Obviously 100 years old. Siding has paint falling off. Zero shade outside. Canopy not for rental use. Bathrooms need updating. Neighbor hood is a little bit not great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paige l.

Liked: Cleanliness
the place was clean and very cozy! i highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s a Wonderful House

We had an enjoyable stay. Location was convenient, walking distance to downtown and within 15 minutes of a half dozen wineries. We were surprised how much we liked Penn Yan as a community. We had five couples so the 5 bedrooms worked great and the ample parking and yard space accommodated us well. Hot tub was a nice added feature. Two bathrooms (one with only a handheld shower) was a bit challenging but we made it work. Communication with the host was clear and responsive up until getting there but we had no reason to communicate while we there. I would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Down to every little detail the house was beautiful. The tea cups and magazine quotes on every bed is how we picked our rooms. The hot tub and fire pit were great. We thank you for a beautiful stay and apologize for being loud the one evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful Stay

Very well maintained, extremely comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our stay. The place is clean and well taken care off.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Webster,NY

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect

We had such a nice time we had to add another day! The house was beautiful and the hot tub was wonderful! Owners were very nice and helpful. would definately go back again! -diane
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert and Crystal D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southern Hospitality Feel

Hot tub and fire pit were great. Had to get firewood though. No toilettes provided unlike other vrbos we have stayed at. Beds are truly high, but are very soft and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Savannah VRBO

Loved having a hot tub and washer/dryer…clean & good location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

House was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds are too high. Too many websites to deal with. Hidden costs. lots of fine print. Noisy air conditions but can't be helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEAUTIFUL HOME

WONDERFUL SAYS IT ALL !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The house and area was wonderful. Martha was very responsive and helpful along the way. There is a firepit and charcoal grill, but make sure to bring your own supplies if you want to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Victorian Beauty

Nestled on the prettiest Main Street and in the heart of the Finger Lakes, this Victorian Beauty has everything you need for a wonderful getaway! The location between Keuka and Seneca Lake was ideal for us because we wanted to do both wine trails and water sports. The home has a well equipped kitchen, amazing backyard complete with a superb hot tub and firepit, and 5 beautifully decorated bedrooms. The small details like the teacup and book on the bed did not go unnoticed. The house is filled with character and charm. The beds were very comfortable. I wish we would have had more time to enjoy the house and the area. The owner/host was excellent with communication and check in and check out went smoothly. We would love to stay here again upon returning to the Finger Lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette trip

House was so pretty and very big. Pretty much everything was included and we loved it. The host was responsive and very understanding of us having a large group and the weather being so so hot out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and well decorated

This place is absolutely gorgeous and feels very private. The only complaint I have was the owner stated one of the clips on the hot tub was broken and I would be charged $100. I secured them myself and they were in working order. When I disagreed he pretty much called me a liar. I had to tell him twice not to contact me before he stopped.The hot tub is in area where anyone from the neighborhood can walk on the property. I would suggest taking pics before you leave so it doesnt happen to you. Otherwise our stay was enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Experience

We were very happy with the location and the house. Every convenience possible, but also a top tier hot tub in perfect condition as well as a perfect outdoor grill. Very pretty and quiet location as well. One guest was dependent on a cane for most of the time, but could manage the gentle slope of the lawn and soft turf. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024