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Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY

Vacation home near Watkins Glen State Park in Montour Falls

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A spacious living room with a wooden parquet floor, two sofas, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.
A sunlit room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a view of a house and greenery outside.
A large brick house with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A kitchen with a large island, dark cabinetry, and a chandelier.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 164800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Montour Falls, NY
  • Place, Montour Falls Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Montour Falls Memorial Library
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, She-Qa-Ga Falls
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Montour Falls

In Montour Falls .Steps from the vacation home, you'll find She-Qa-Ga Falls and Montour Falls Memorial Library. Also, Montour Falls Historic District is within half a mile (1 km) and Schuyler Hospital is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Montour Falls Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Montour Falls Memorial Library - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • She-Qa-Ga Falls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eagle Cliff Falls - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chemung County Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chef's Gathering - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Art & Nancy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY

The Cook Mansion is a Nationally Historic Brink 5800 Square Foot Mansion built in 1873. It borders the Beautiful SheQuaGa Falls in the center or Montour Falls, NY. It has 6 Bedrooms and 6.5 Bathrooms available for guest to stay in. 4 Bedrooms have King Beds and 2 have 2 Queen Beds each in them. There is also 2 twin size cots available for use in any room. 1 King Bedroom is downstairs and the remaining 5 Bedrooms are upstairs, each with their own bathrooms. Downstairs there is a very large kitchen fully equipped for renters use with 2 stoves, 2 dishwashers, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, toaster, dinnerware, drinking glasses, pots and pans. There is also a laundry room with 2 washing machines and 2 dryers. Also downstairs is a Sitting Room, Living Room, and 2 connected Dining rooms able to sit 20 people in the 2 combined rooms. There is gorgeous views of the SheQuaGa waterfall from the interior of Cook Mansion. Guests really enjoy staying at Cook Mansion built by Elbert W. Cook in 1873, and we hope you have the opportunity if you are vacationing in the area to be able to enjoy a great family or friends gathering at Cook Mansion together.
Please note we do not allow weddings on the property, parties on the property, pet on the property or smoking in the house. Thank you for respecting that.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We need to stay allergy free for all of our guests. No Pets and No Smoking. No exceptions. Weddings and parties are not permitted on the property.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY to the airport?

This vacation home is 19 mi (28-min drive) away from the Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi (6-min drive) from Watkins Glen Beach.

Does Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY to downtown Montour Falls?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Montour Falls.

Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay - so much space to spread out and having a bathroom in every bedroom was such a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is perfect location loaded with amenities. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My 4th year of staying at this same property for an annual ladies getaway. The things we love about it:amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, the large kitchen with two stoves and two dishwashers, the large open living spaces both inside and outside. Also the waterfall almost in your backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious house that provided us with plenty of room to share time together as well as have privacy. We loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom! The kitchen was well stocked and provided enough utensils, pots and pans to prepare a large meal. Less than 10 minutes to Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake. The house was clean and well furnished. Communication with the property manager was easy with responses usually within 30 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and wonderful host. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing space to enjoy with dear friends, to cook, to laugh, to be outside on the fabulous grounds and plenty of spaces for a quiet chat or a full group meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Cook mansion. Quiet street, just steps away from the falls. The kitchen was well equipped and the house was large enough to spread out. Beds were comfortable and had plenty of extra blankets. We definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment you enter, the Cook Mansion is amazing! Equipped with anything you could possibly need! The owner was so easy to get in touch with. There were twelve of us and we all had such a great time! I would definitely go back. Next time in the spring or fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, a ton of character, a mix of old and new.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Friends February getaway

We had a great time in Montour Falls with our stay at The Cook Mansion. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, clean and wellStocked. Love it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was amazing. She replied quickly to our question. Our place was immaculate and we had everything we needed. 5-star plus
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well set up for large family group, well appointed kitchen, the hosts were very easy to deal with, quick response to needs. We loved our stay here for our family reunion, it's difficult to find a space each year that can accommodate our large family so well. As a bonus- we enjoyed the waterfall and the close proximity to our niece who hosted the 4th party.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAT S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Wine weekend

Great place to accommodate 6 couples for the deck the halls wine trail weekend! Great place with tons of space to sleep cook and eat! Would do again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent for large groups of people! So nice that each bedroom has it's own bathroom. Beautiful kitchen with everything you need. Very convenient location to get around the area. Host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hoy D.

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

Cook Mansion

Excellent place. Comfortable, clean and warm. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Perfect destination for a large family

The perfect place for our family gathering! We'll definitely do this again. The place was clean, welcoming, comfortable for us all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is old and has its quirks; once you get used to them, all is well.The rooms are all huge, kitchen is well equipped, lots of seating places. View of the falls is fabulous!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our crew guys stayed with you for the HSR CLASSIC. They had great things to say about this home. They really enjoyed their stay. I hope we can get this property again next year. Thanks!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true piece of Montour Fall’s history. This historic house is really neat and well kept up for being over 150 yrs old. It was a perfect stay for our large family. An AC unit in each room was a plus. Great location for adventures in the Finger Lakes. Really close to Watkins Glen and surrounding attractions. The host was great and very responsive to questions, before, during, and after our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK B.

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

Birthday bash/wine tour

The house was perfect and our stay was perfect. Thank you so much for sharing this property with us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curt S.

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

Family Gathering

Wonderful big home. Plenty of space for our 15 guests. Well stocked with everything needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vina P.

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

Very well maintained, beautiful house, love it 😍

We were 14 adults, we alol really enjoyed our stay at Cook Mention. It was excellent house, exactly as shown on website. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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