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Historical Home in downtown Homer

Holiday home in Homer with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 114000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Homer, NY
  • Place, Homer Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central New York Living History Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Greek Peak Mountain Resort
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historical Home in downtown Homer

Enjoy staying in this historical home with large yard, parking on the premises, one block to Center for the Arts in downtown Homer. Minutes from SUNY Cartland and centrally located between Syracuse and Ithaca. The home’s proximity to the Finger Lakes Region, Greek Peak Ski Resort and Song Mountain make it an ideal location. Experience history by staying in this home once known as Samson’s Temperance Tavern and Inn.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Start dishwasher before departure if there are dirty dishes; strip bed of sheets and pillowcases and leave on the bed.
Please take garbage out to can by garage; take recycling to bin as well. Remember glass is not recycled in Homer so put glass in garbage can.
Carry luggage up the stairs, DO NOT drag the luggage as it ruins the wooden steps.

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Homer

Homer is home to this holiday home. Greek Peak Mountain Resort and Cortland Beer Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tuller Hill State Forest and Summer Hill State Forest. Shipwreck Golf Amusement Center and Cascades Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Homer, NY

What's nearby

  • Homer Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central New York Living History Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • State University of New York-Cortland - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Greek Peak Mountain Resort - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Cascades Indoor Waterpark - 14 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Cortland, NY (CTX-Cortland County) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical Home in downtown Homer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historical Home in downtown Homer ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historical Home in downtown Homer ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical Home in downtown Homer ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical Home in downtown Homer located?

Situated in Homer, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Homer Center for the Arts and Central New York Living History Center. Cortland Country Music Park and Campground and State University of New York-Cortland are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing historic home. Great location, lovely yard for relaxing with friends and family for college football weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W., Horseheads

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

Our vacation

This property was fantastic! We really enjoyed our stay and I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liss S.

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

Grandmother’s Celebration of Life

Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Historic Homer

Thank you for a wonderful stay. The house is amazing. Perfect for our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Close to Cortland

This house is amazing and perfect for a stay with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was such a beautiful experience. We loved everything, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Family Wedding

We stayed at this beautiful home in Homer for a family wedding. Great house, great location, great host! And there's a few nice restaurants to walk to.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suellen B., St.Pete, FL

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

Perfect stay!

Family & friends weekend! House is awesome! It is huge! Comfy beds, plenty of towels, dishes, etc...Everything was great! Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

Homer House

Great place. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent two-night stay in this lovely, historic home! Traveling with three other couples we had ample room to gather in the kitchen or dining area, and the two living rooms. The outdoor spaces were beautiful and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked (and the best homemade scones I’ve tasted!) and each couple had a bedroom. Shopping and restaurants are an easy walk through the charming town. This venue gave our group an opportunity to catch up (we were celebrating our 50th HS reunion!) in a warm and cozy setting as we reminisced about growing up in nearby McGraw. Thank you Karen and Rick for your hospitality and for opening your home to us!
View from the back of the house and walking to the entry door.
Delicious!
Dining Room looks into the living room and hallway on the right. Lovely sitting porch was to the left of the dining room.
Another sitting area with a TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

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

Empire State senior games

We only stayed one night but it was great for us! Close to Cortland where we needed to go. House is beautiful and historical. Nice outside areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

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

Historic Homer

Close to SUNY Cortland. We stayed with friends for field hockey game and had a fabulous time. Our new favorite place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie C.

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

Absolutely stunning!

Beautiful and immaculately kept! We cant wait to return! Thank you for sharing this treasure. We were theilled to have such a beautiful place to stay for my sons wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy f.

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

family birthday celebration

house was perfect for our 80th bday celebration for my mom. plenty of space to invite friends to join and have dinner . cute little village with stores and restaurants walking distance from the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CASSANDRA M.

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

Quintessential New York Charmer

What a wonderful property! We were in town from out of state for a college family weekend and absolutely loved staying in this beautiful home. Our children were able to stay with us as there are 6 gorgeous bedrooms and we walked in to downtown Homer (adorable town!) for breakfast, and shopping with ease. The common spaces were decorated beautifully and we loved having a kitchen and dining space! The owner is super responsive and our stay was perfect! We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a Historic Gem located in the heart of the village of Homer! The VRBO is spacious, has a well equipped Kitchen and we loved the outdoor patio with firepit and grill. The furnishings were complementary to the era of the house and at the same time super comfortable. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend in Homer

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

Wonderful Place!

The house was simply wonderful and perfect for our family group celebrating a graduation. The size, amenities, and overall bright and cheery feel of the place made the 40 minute drive worth it. We loved the two living rooms - the young kids hung out in one while the older folks settled in the other. Great, large dining table allowed us all to enjoy dinners as a group. Definitely hope to stay here again. Thank Karen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend getaway!

This house was absolutely beautiful, and the hosts could not have been more gracious. The pictures truly do not do this home justice. It was the perfect place for a quiet staycation. We had 6 adults and 4 children, there was more than enough space. We were sad to leave, and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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

Amazing!!!

The home was absolutely beautifull ! It was actually nicer than the pictures. The home owner was amazing, she knew we were celebrating a birthday, so they made us a chocolate and peanut butter birthday cake as well as lemon blueberry scones for breakfast. They completely spoiled us. I rent VRBO often and this was the nicest, friendliest, cleanest home I've ever been too. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

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

Best Ever!

All 9 of us and our visitors were enthralled by the spaciousness and decor of the house. We were greeted by a lovely assortment of goodies and a grand piano and Christmas tree! We all had a wonderful holiday. Karen was super responsive to my way-too-many questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Historic property in quaint neighborhood

Our large family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this historic property in lovely downtown Homer, NY. Plenty of bedrooms to spread out and yet come together in the common areas of this unique home. Close to area ski resorts and just down the street from quaint shops and eateries along Homer's Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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