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Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY

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Relax in this serene sunroom with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table, offering a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
Relax in this elegant living room with a high arched doorway, chandelier, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
Stately mansion surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees, with a well-maintained lawn and driveway leading to the entrance.
Cozy bedroom with a dresser, vanity, and comfortable bed, featuring a patterned bedspread.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island, dishwasher, and stainless steel sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 164800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Montour Falls, NY
  • Watkins Glen State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Seneca Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Watkins Glen International
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
    ‪54 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

  • She-Qa-Ga Falls - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Eagle Cliff Falls - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Seneca Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Watkins Glen International - 10 min drive - 5.4 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
  • ‪Bucket Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ribbon Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jerlando's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kookalaroc’s Bar & Grill - ‬4 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.

Property manager

Casey Busch

Languages

English

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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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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. 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. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shanmuga M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect winter weekend

We were looking for a comfortable and convenient place to help my mom celebrate her 89th birthday. We found it here! Several common spaces for conversation, puzzles and meals, many lovely bedrooms with very comfy beds and the kitchen was massive, well fitted out, and perfect for communal meal preparation. Our host was very accommodating about arrivals and the location was perfect for poking around Watkins Glen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cook Mansion

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect size & location

The size and location of this mansion was the perfect fit for our family. My husband and I rented this home for 3 of our sons/daughter-in-laws & 4 grandkids. We had a total of 12 at the home. We spent a long weekend exploring Watkins Glen & Ithaca. Our mornings were made easier in the large kitchen with 2 stoves. We loved the fact that each family had their own bathrooms for privacy. We made good use of the table space playing games and building 2 large puzzles. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend this property for large extended families or friend groups. We also enjoyed reading the history of the mansion and seeing the photos of previous owners. Thank you for allowing us to stay at the mansion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness

International bridge outing

The Cooks Mansion exceeded our expectations! 8 of us senior gals meeting from far and wide to enjoy the property, bridge, and some wine. Also got some hiking in. Thanks Casey!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

monique r.

Our stay at Cooks Mansion.

The inside was clean and very large. Perfect for group's. Definitely a little spooky vibe and a waterfall on the property so super unique. The outside of the property seems to be negated. Dirty, spider webs etc. Needs some love. But overall great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

scott, port st lucie

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place, a ton of character, a mix of old and new.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house and location!

Our group of 8 women stayed at Cook Mansion for the Seneca 7 relay. The house was beautiful and perfect for our needs. We loved having the waterfall in the backyard and used the large kitchen and dining areas for breakfasts and dinners. The bedrooms were large and the beds were comfortable. We all agreed it was a fantastic stay and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R., Greenfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Girls Weekend

We have been doing an annual ladies weekend to the finger lakes for the last 10 years. We have stayed at various hotels, and rental houses over the years. We first stayed at Cook's Mansion in Montour Falls last year and loved it so much we rented it again for this year. Being ofoo the Southern tip of Seneca lake it is centrally located to Seneca, Keuka, and Cayuga lakes. The huge kitchen is wonderful as a central hub to cook and hang out together. Plenty of seating for sit down dining is available. We appreciate every bedroom having it's own bathroom as it makes it so much easier and quicker for everyone to get ready for the day. Bonus of it all is the waterfall basically in the back yard! We can't wait to stay again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra R., Sarasota, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Destination half marathon house near Corning NY

This was a great house for 12 adults to share. The kitchen was spacious and the dining areas accommodated our group. We enjoyed the town and it was an easy drive to the bus pickup location for the half marathon. A good time was had by all!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H., Centennial, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Finger Lakes Mansion

Cook Mansion was just perfect for our large group of 11. Beautiful old house with large bedrooms and every couple had their own attached bathroom. Huge fully stocked kitchen, two dining rooms and nice parlor were all great places to gather. Hosts were very attentive to our needs. Highly recommend the hike along the falls in nearby Watkins Glen State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day

Wonderful place the views are great and the house is comfortable. Could use better shower heads
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt S., Loudon, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

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

10/10 Excellent

Chirinjev P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

We had a wonderful time! Check in was smooth and all the basics were provided. The mansion is not overly decorated so it was great with young ones. Plenty of room for us to spread out and to come together in the evenings. AND I could see the waterfall out of my bedroom window!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!

We had a family group that ranged from 75 to 33 who were in town to hike Watkins Glen. Everyone liked the property. The waterfall in the backyard was everyone’s favorite feature. Our rooms were incredibly clean and the bathrooms were spotless. The kitchen was well-stocked and very clean as well. There were plentiful extra towels and supplies. The bedrooms upstairs had their own air conditioning units so everyone could choose their ideal temperature. The neighborhood was very quiet. Since it is a historic house there are storm window protectors so the windows can’t be opened for ventilation. The stairway upstairs is daunting for anyone with bad knees or a poor sense of balance. There is a bedroom on the first floor so it wasn’t a problem for our group. There was a brochure for a walking tour of Montour Falls that showcased the other historic buildings. Walmart was 10 minutes away in Watkins Glen. Corning and Ithaca are also short drives so this property was ideal as a central base for day trips. Our host, Casey, was extremely responsive, even at 10pm on a Saturday night. We would rent this property again if we were in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R., Greenfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for ladies weekend away!

There were 15 of us ladies that stayed at Cook Mansion for 3 nights. There was enough room both inside and out that we never felt crowded. Plenty of showers and bathrooms for everyone to get ready in the mornings. The house had more then ample supplies for our meals and the kitchen was excellent for cooking in. Property is right next to waterfall that was nice to listen to while having coffee or a glass of wine! It is also close to a local trail that we walked every morning and saw deer and foxes. Location of the house was perfect for us as it was easily accessible to Cayuga, Seneca, and Keuka lakes. I would gladly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most Character on VRBO

The house is right out of a story. Rambling old mansion, but updated with every modern convenience and with clean, friendly, newly renovated decor. All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. Plenty of exploration available both inside and out. The house itself has more character than any other vrbo we have stayed at. Plenty of corners to poke into, rooms to discover, doors to open, staircases to investigate. The backyard is literally the massive and beautiful Chequaga Falls. We feel asleep to the peaceful susserus of the falls each night. The town of Montour Falls is quaint, and made for a great afternoon of exploring, along with nearby Watkins Glen. The state park had great hikes. Wonderful three nights in a great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ola S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

This is our second time renting The Cook Mansion in the winter to be able to spend a great weekend w family and friends. This mansion has everything and anything you need even large tables of you want to sit and eat or play games.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This was perfect for our 14 people. Each room having its own bathroom is wonderful. Montour Falls is a great place, quiet but close to so much of what the Finger Lakes has to offer. Casey was great and respond to questions quickly. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022