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Finger Lakes Historic Wine Country Mansion

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Authentic Fainting Chair replete with period antiques throughout
Suis Genuis Windows original to 1870 still fully intact
Mansion Showpiece dining room historic handpainted chinoiserie dining room
Historic District Darling everything intact
Entryway is easiest from beside the foyer nearest carriage side driveway
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 123500 sq ft

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Explore the area

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Seneca Falls, NY
  • Popular LocationIt's A Wonderful Life Museum2 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Women's Hall of Fame3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCayuga Lake State Park7 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Finger Lakes Historic Wine Country Mansion


Launch your wine tasting group from the Gould Swaby Estate and at the same time enjoy the once in a lifetime chance to actually live as though you own the entire Gould Pumps Company, for in fact you are about to rent the entire original mansion owned for nearly it's first 100 years by the same Gould's that built the pump company located on Millionaires Row and at 24 Cayuga Street. Every bedroom and the living room is wired for streaming entertainment and the living room even has a sound bar for your entertainment enjoyment. The house also has 5G Wireless throughout and there's a dedicated computer so you can stay fully wired yet be in yesteryear. You can eat out at one of many enticing restaurants or dine in and make your own culinary magic using the mansion's fully stocked pantry with baking products to make your own decorated cookies with dozens of cutters in every size and shape imaginable, just go into the pantry, turn on the shiny red kitchenaid and mix your own magic if you decide to dine in. It's your escape your way. In a town famous for women's rights this is a home which has the unique distinction of passing title from it's inception in 1870 to women, so stay in the touchstone to the women's movement. Even Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a frequent visitor and is listed in the obituary of Amelia Gould Swaby (the home's first title holder) as a "close personal friend". Don't just see history, be part of it. For the first time in 150 years the estate is finally open for guests. Be one of the few to enter the Belle Epoch of travel in Upstate New York.

The original mansion's first two stories are available as a separate residence. Myself a separate unit with separate entrance and if not already booked by another guest you can include another four in your group with their own entrance and efficiency kitchen. (it's listed on Airbnb as the Paris Apartment) so ostensibly if it's not already booked and you could have a group of 16 under one roof. I am available by text and sometimes when I am home my home is the old ballroom attic, my writing atelier. So if I am here and you want a guided tour of the mansion I am happy to oblige.

Property manager

Shannon Falk

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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 and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Seneca Falls

Located in Seneca Falls, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. It's A Wonderful Life Museum and Women's Rights National Historical Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Montezuma Winery and Izzo's White Barn Winery. Muranda Cheese Company and Seneca Lake Sprayground are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Seneca Falls, NY

What's nearby

  • It's A Wonderful Life Museum - 2 min walk
  • National Women's Hall of Fame - 3 min walk
  • Women's Rights National Historical Park - 7 min walk
  • Lake Hiddenwood State Park - 8 min walk
  • Cayuga Lake State Park - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪DraftKings Sportsbook - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lizards Tailgaters Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Connie's Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finger Lakes Historic Wine Country Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finger Lakes Historic Wine Country Mansion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finger Lakes Historic Wine Country Mansion?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Finger Lakes Historic Wine Country Mansion located?

Located in the heart of Seneca Falls, this vacation home is steps from It's A Wonderful Life Museum, Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry, and National Women's Hall of Fame. Women's Rights National Historical Park and Lake Hiddenwood State Park are also within 10 minutes.

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About the host

Hosted by Shannon Falk

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We all have third chapters, and Seneca Falls is mine. Last July I set out in my jeep from California to attend a Tony Robbins seminar in Chicago and I just kept heading East inspired to start something new in my early fifties, and so as I bucket listed my way cross country I ended up here in Seneca Falls falling in love with this very special mansion and all of its vast history. Strange but true story.

Why they chose this property

This mansion has for 150 year been something of a mystery where outsiders weren't let in. It has a mural room that is a mystery I am still unraveling as the whole thing is hand painted and signed 1800's chinoiserie. As it was owned by the founder of Gould Pumps and Seabury S Gould was on the board of directors for the Met in NYC the mural is something of an obsession. Who painted it?

What makes this property unique

If you want to launch a wine tasting tour but come home at night and feel like you are having a 'night at the museum' then this is the place for you!
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