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Sampson House: historic town home, close to shops

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a wooden column, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, granite countertops, and a built-in stove.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a backyard patio area featuring outdoor furniture and a small tree.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Street parking available
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Place, Oliver House Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Arts Center of Yates County
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Seneca Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sampson House: historic town home, close to shops

Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1923 Craftsman bungalow, the Sampson House, is less than a mile from downtown Penn Yan.

*Walk to downtown Penn Yan
*Fireplace
*Fenced in backyard
*Backyard living space

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. 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. There is a small half bath located on the main floor.

Upstairs the Primary 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

**We ask that the primary renter be 25 years of age or older. By booking you agree with this policy and comply with this request
**No pets or animals allowed
**No parties allowed
**Smoking prohibited
**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
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are welcome to the limited supply of disposable paper goods, shampoos, soaps, dishwashing detergent, etc.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2742833vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Penn Yan

Located in Penn Yan, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Oliver House Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arts Center of Yates County - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Keuka Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Seneca Lake - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 38 min drive - 48.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Outlet 111 - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sampson House: historic town home, close to shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sampson House: historic town home, close to shops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sampson House: historic town home, close to shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sampson House: historic town home, close to shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sampson House: historic town home, close to shops located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Oliver House Museum and Arts Center of Yates County. Keuka Lake is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Super clean with all the amenities. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

The Sampson House has a lot of character. It had everything we needed. It was the perfect place to come back to after a long day of hiking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

443 N Main St Penn Yan

Great place! Well kept and spacious. Wonderful walking neighborhood in quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They thought of everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love the ambience of this house. We were in Penn Yan for a wedding. The location of this house was absolutely perfect. Should we ever visit in the area again? We will definitely return to the Sampson house
Enjoyed a great breakfast -d-list coffee
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Seneca Falls
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Penn Yan

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023
Quite unfortunately, this guest did encounter a bat. We immediately had professionals go over the house to make sure there was no evidence of any others and to check for any possible entry points where a bat could have come in. These experts were unable to find any other activity or an entry point and we surmise that it may have flown in through the back porch at some point if a door was left open in the evening. A very unfortunate situation, we apologized profusely, and by all observations and reports this appears to have been an isolated incident.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Craftsman Home

Beautiful home with period details (lighting, woodwork). Great location 10-15 minute walk to town. Quiet neighborhood. Great kitchen with everything you would need. Updated appliances. Home was immaculately clean. A/C in most rooms (we didn't have to use). A couple of ceiling fans, which made for comfortable sleeping. Very Happy with rental!!!! Would highly recommend. Many great restaurants and Wineries within a quick drive.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2023
Our guests typically find us quite warm and responsive to their questions, issues, etc. Cold and distant are different than being firm with a guest....we have house rules and policies in place (check in/check out times etc) that we are not always able to tailor to each individual guest. If we were firm on check in time, it was for a reason and the check in time is noted right in our listing for a guest to see and decide if that works for them--prior to booking any of our homes. We did inform the guest where to locate the remote for the fireplace and we found the remote in this recommended location after the guest departed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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