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Historic, hidden-gem in the heart of Geneva

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Geneva, NY
  • Place, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, South Main Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Historic, hidden-gem in the heart of Geneva

Sleeps 10 comfortably.

All that Seneca Lake has to offer is right outside your doorstep... A minute walk to Monaco's cafe, five minute walk to Wegmans and several local restaurants. We're directly across from Hobart and Williams Smith Colleges!

This is a fantastic home base for discovering wineries and breweries in the area!

Two parking spots on the premises, additional street parking available adjacent to the entrance.
Newly renovated kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living room! As an added security measure we have a Ring security camera installed at our front entrance. Please be advised that this is an exterior camera.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parties and events need to be disclosed prior to booking. If additional guests will be visiting that needs to be disclosed prior to booking.
Prior to your departure, please remove all towels that are used and place on the bathroom floor.
Please place all garbage and recycling in the outside bins at the end of your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2665668vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
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

About the area

Geneva

Located in Geneva, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, while Geneva History Museum and Smith Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Seneca Lake Sprayground and Muranda Cheese Company are also worth visiting.
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Geneva, NY

What's nearby

  • Hobart and William Smith Colleges - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South Main Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Geneva History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smith Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finger Lakes Welcome Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Grounded - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant Geneva - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Monaco's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eddie O'Briens Grille and Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic, hidden-gem in the heart of Geneva pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic, hidden-gem in the heart of Geneva?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic, hidden-gem in the heart of Geneva?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic, hidden-gem in the heart of Geneva?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic, hidden-gem in the heart of Geneva located?

Located in the heart of Geneva, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Seneca Lake. South Main Street and Geneva History Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Beth E.

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

Comfortable family stay

Very pleasant and comfortable. Appreciated having A/Cs in each room so different preferences could be accommodated. Also grateful for a ground floor bedroom to help with accessibility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2025
Hey Beth, thank you for leaving a review, we are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

The property was perfect for my friends and I to stay for a weekend getaway to the finger lakes! We explored the wineries and breweries all over the lake. The home had everything we needed and the beds were extremely comfortable! Will absolutely book again with our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

Wonderful location!

This was our first experience with Vrbo, and absolutely loved it! What a joy to have this lovely home for our family to all gather together and celebrate a wedding at an area venue. The home was clean, with a large dining table for family games, a separate living /tv room and comfortable bedrooms. I walked around the college, walked to Wegmans and McDonald’s and walk to the beautiful downtown area; It was such a great location. Thank you Matt! You were very responsive, helpful and so accommodating. We had a wonderful trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

Just right.

Very convenient location within walking distance to waterfront and downtown. House was nice and clean. We appreciated the fact that each bedroom had an air conditioner. We had one minor snafu with the lock on the door, and the owner addressed and fixed it within minutes of me reaching out to him. It was nice to know he was so attentive. We didn’t need any other support because the house was well equipped with supplies including toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family wedding weekend

The house is very conveniently located to town, Belhurst Castle, Wegmans and just about everything you need. The owner was easy to contact and quickly came over to fix a minor plumbing problem upon our arrival. The house is very spacious and nicely equipped with all the necessities. We didnt use the kitchen at all but it seemed to have everything needed. Everything was also clean and organized. But, if you're looking for a beautifully restored classic house this is not it. When my nephews learned where we were staying they had a little chuckle as they had attended many college parties there. My nephew's wife tried to make me feel better by saying that females had always lived there when she was at Hobart just a few years ago. It may have been known as the Colosseum which is better than a nearby house named "The Dump." So if you're just looking for a place to sleep you'll be fine, but if you're looking for a beautiful place to relax and enjoy your surroundings this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2023
Lisa, It’s a shame that you feel inclined to tarnish our reputation as a host in this wonderful town. We work tirelessly to maintain and upkeep this property for our guests, and our previous reviews (aside from yours) clearly reflect that. Had do you reached out to us with any requests for a refund, because you felt short changed, or anything else you needed during your stay we would have immediately jumped into action to accommodate you accordingly. But instead you did not contact us for any support or inadequacies, and proceeded to simply rate us poorly based off your nephews opinion of a different house from a different time. Your nephews experience of a place being associated with college housing does not reflect the standard of our guests experience now, and to anyone reading this review please consider the many other positive guest experiences we have by reading our previous reviews. We are happy to share any additional information you may be wondering, and yes the photos do reflect what the inside of this home provides so I am not sure why Lisa feels obligated to claim she was expecting something different. Perhaps she is a friend of our competition in the local area. This home is a wonderful place for up to 14 people to gather in Geneva for whatever brings you our way. We will continue to take pride in serving great value to our guests with this accommodation. Please don’t let one bad egg spoil your amazing stay with us, we look forward to hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Geneva Getaway

Large house with plenty of room. The house was clean, with comfortable beds and nice linens. Plenty of activities near the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Great time in Geneva

Enjoyed our stay immensely. Lots of room for the family. The large kitchen island and dining room table we could gather around made our take out buffets a breeze. Space for some to play cards, some to watch tv, others to sit and visit. The various AC units worked well considering we were there four of the hottest days this summer. Well equipped and Matt stopped by and supplied extras. Convenient to walk to the coffee shop and we walked into town for dinner one night. Bedrooms are plentiful and comfortable. It was an ideal place to spend time with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teressa H.

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

Girls weekend

Fabulous stay. Centrally located, attentive hosts, beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jascha L.

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

Great hospitality

Matt took care of us very well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Perfect for our needs

Convenient to the wedding venue, comfy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is historic, well restored, clean, great location, has A/C, comfortable beds. You can't go wrong here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Wonderful gem in Geneva

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home. Matt was extremely easy to work with and the home was accurately represented in the description. The home was very clean and adequately stocked with all items needed for cooking. Small touches like extra tooth brushes and shampoo in the bathrooms were greatly appreciated. Centrally located to many wineries and walking distance to downtown with several restaurants. The only con for this home is that a few of the bedrooms are on a busy road resulting in some noise/difficulty sleeping, however this is 100% out of Matt’s control. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great place!

Thanks so much for a great stay. Loved the house and the property manager was very accommodating. Plenty of open space, all good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2022
Thanks Katie! We'd be happy to host you again anytime :) -Matt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Really great location in view of Seneca Lake!

The house was charming. Easy to find and park. My family loved the homey feel of the place. Great location to walk to a cute little coffee shop called Monico’s. We went out for dinner at two local restaurants (Port of Geneva and Kindred Fare) and the food was amazing. Lots of places close by to sample wine and beer. We crossed the street and walked around the Hobart William Smith campus. I’d love to come back during the summer and spend more time on the lake. The property manager was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carina V.

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

Great location for a wonderful stay!

This was a wonderful get away for my friends and I. This place is in a good location, walked around the corner to Monaco’s for a yummy chai latte. The house looks newly renovated and was very spacious. Located in the most convenient spot, roughly 5 minutes to Wegmans, Seneca lake and down town Geneva. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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Hosted by Matthew J Barbaccia

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