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Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville

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5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ellicottville, NY
  • Winery of Ellicottville
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • HoliMont
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Holiday Valley Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Olean, NY (OLE-Cattaraugus County)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ellicottville

Located within a 5-minute walk of Winery of Ellicottville, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Watson's Chocolates. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Winery of Ellicottville - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • HoliMont - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sky High Aerial Adventure Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Holiday Valley Resort - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Holiday Valley Tubing Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Olean, NY (OLE-Cattaraugus County) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Katy's Fly-in Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ellicottville Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gin Mill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dina's Restaurant - ‬3 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.

Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville

Welcome to The Purple Palace, an early 1800's Victorian home situated in picturesque Ellicottville, a charming town just 51 miles south of Buffalo, New York. Ellicottville was voted the Best Ski Resort Town between New England and the Rockies by Ski Magazine.

Location, Location, Location...This home is the closest rental property to the downtown four corners (Washington and Jefferson). It is the perfect place for your ski or golf vacation.

Just a few steps to downtown and less than 1 mile to both Holiday Valley Ski and Golf resort and Holimont ski resort. This stately Victorian home is set amidst an enclave of mature trees. It has recently upgraded appliances along with Wi-Fi and AC throughout the home.

It is in a fabulous winter/summer resort town. After skiing all day, take a break and get to know the village's shops, many fine restaurants, and cultural centers. Relax on the deck and or go for a short stroll and walk the streets of downtown Ellicottville. Enjoy having a pint at the 'Gin Mill', off to 'Dina's' for dinner and then of course go dancing the night away at 'Balloons or Madigans'. Experience the charm and unhurried lifestyle of Ellicottville any time of year. The area is renowned for its hiking and there are many miles of mountain bike trails.

Guests that rent the Purple Palace have the main portion of the large Victorian home. Sleeping accommodations for 10 guests, full kitchen open to large dining area, 2 living rooms, games room with ping pong, big screen TV, large outdoor covered deck and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms. It is a lot of home to enjoy.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a kitchen island.

Property manager

David Carley

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoors on porch only please

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

The Purple Village Steps To
The Purple Palace - Village Home Steps to Downtown Property
The Purple Palace - Village Home Steps to Downtown Ellicottville

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

Guests enjoy the vacation home's walkable location in Ellicottville based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Winery of Ellicottville and Watson's Chocolates. You'll also find HoliMont and Nannen Arboretum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Olean, NY (OLE-Cattaraugus County), which is 24 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville?

Yes, every accommodation at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 161 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicolina B.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paul

The house was amazing! We enjoyed our stay and it was amazingly close to Ellicottville and super convenient. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

February 1, 2025

We had a great stay, plenty of room, good kitchen, kids had a blast, great location. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Ski Weekend

We loved this house. It is huge with plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable and have their own space. The ping pong table and other games kept the teenagers entertained. The house is so close to everything. We walked everywhere. Shopping, restaurants, bars, winery and the salt cave are just a short walk away. We would definitely stay again.entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to hang out after hitting the slopes with a group

We just had an absolute ton of fun at this house with 3 generations of family. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We stayed at this home as our daughter was receiving her Masters degree from St Bonaventure. It was easy to get there. The home was perfect for my mom who needed a first floor bed and bath. This Victorian home was filled with charm and so close to the village. We absolutely loved it and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great house with ample beds and bathrooms. Well stocked kitchen. Lots of games for the kids. And best part - short walk to the village. Host was very responsive when our plans changed and we extended stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy W.

Family

There was 9 of us from five states that got together for 4 days. We mainly stayed at the house with one day taking in the village. Made memories. Negative thoughts were safety and cleanliness. The bottom half of house was not really that clean. Previous guests must have had food fight as there was cheese stuck to the ceiling and pull out couch had crumbs galore in the cushions. Should have at least one flashlight for power outages and more garbage bags and paper towels. Bathroom handle down stairs was broken upon arrival, tried to fix not luck. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We (9) were there for a wedding - which was held across the street -perfect. The house has expansive indoor and outdoor space -perfect. I received only one complaint -some of the beds were not comfortable - aside from that our stay was -perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cady G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disaster!

We had stayed here a couple years before but didn’t love the cleanliness of the house but decided re rent it due to the amount of people we had and the location. This was a huge mistake. During our first night we were awoken by bats flying in our faces. We contacted the host and he said he didn’t know what to do and disconnected. When we called him back he stated he would give a refund if we found another place. The next day he did not contact us until afternoon and told us we needed to leave and that we would not be getting a refund from him but had to figure it out ourselves. This place is disgusting and filled with bata and the owner is extremely rude and un helpful. I would rate this a negative rating if I could. I do not recommend at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit

We had an awesome visit to the purple palace! Would highly recommend for big groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Purple Palace

Very nice house with plenty of beds for friends. Great location, attentive host. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

We had a get together for a friends weekend at this place. Lots of sleeping areas for a large group, great outdoor deck and yard area for being outside, and prime location to walk downtown and enjoy Ellicottville!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House and Town

Comfortable house to spread out in. Easy walk to town center.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys weekend

Huge place and plenty to do
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location & House!

Very unique and well designed house with plenty of space for a large group. Good location to walk into town and just a short drive to skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends ski trip

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Purple Palace for our annual ski trip with our friends! The house worked wonderfully for our group of 5 families. It's great space with a lot of amenities and an amazing location. We really enjoyed all the eclectic decor and even made a scavenger hunt out of them for the kids to find. In addition, the game room was a big hit among our entire group and we even had a dance party in the nice open space between there and the living room. We appreciated the wonderful shower pressure in the bathroom off the kitchen which felt so great after a full day of skiing. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend

Nice property close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous house with a lot of character and fantastic location

Loved the house and location. The house is massive and packed with character. The distance to the village of Ellicottville cannot be beat. We will pencil it in for a future stay. Two of the bedrooms were very current and modern with one being very accessible (no stairs). The only drawback was that one of the bedrooms did not have a real wall and you had to walk through to get downstairs. Overall loved the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness

annual ski family vacation

THis is the second stay at this property. We love the space and where is it located in the village. David was very responsive to any questions we had. He is a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andrej K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Good for large group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Large house walking distance to restaurants and shops, 1/2 mile drive to ski resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay

Thanks so much for sharing your home with us. We had a great stay. It was nice being one block away from all of the downtown activities. We would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and lots of room.

The property is large and works well for a big group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023