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Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, table football, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 27

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Ellicottville, NY
  • Popular LocationHoliMont15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSky High Aerial Adventure Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoliday Valley Resort4 min drive
  • AirportBuffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)59 min drive

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About the area

Ellicottville

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Ellicottville awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Winery of Ellicottville and Watson's Chocolates. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 4 bathrooms, a patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a Smart TV are also available. .This holiday home has a games room, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a hot tub. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Ellicottville holiday home include Holiday Valley Resort and Seneca Allegany Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Winery of Ellicottville - 5 min walk
  • Watson's Chocolates - 6 min walk
  • HoliMont - 15 min walk
  • Sky High Aerial Adventure Park - 2 min drive
  • Holiday Valley Resort - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ellicottville Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Katy's Fly-in Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪John Harvard's Brew House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finnerty's Tap Room - ‬7 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, bachelor/bachlorette party or family reunion.

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 watch the cars go by or go for a short stroll and walk the streets of downtown Ellicottville. Enjoy having a pint at the 'Gin Mill', off to 'Tip's Up' for dinner and then of course go dancing the night away at 'Balloons'. 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 27 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. If your group is larger than 27 guests please let me know and I can open it up to suit an additional 10 guests with the added 3rd floor loft at an additional cost (please inquire).

Property manager

David Carley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Are there any beaches close to Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville?

The closest beach to Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville is Cuba Lake Beach (30.8 km).

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

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville.

Is Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville is a hit with families.

Is there a private hot tub at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville?

No, Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 148 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration
Great place for larger family gathering. Wonderful location - around the corner from great shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Eden usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Wedding Fun
We stayed at The Purple Palace during my brother Williams wedding at Holimont. I choice the house based on the amount of bedrooms/bathrooms and the proximity to the Main road in town. We had several people with children and I wanted them to be able to walk right to town and not have to worry about getting in a car. The weather was absolutely amazing 80 almost every day we were there! We were not expecting that. The fire pit was awesome each night. We just grabbed wood from Tops on our way into into town. There was plenty of space for everyone and so many cool items throughout the house to look at. The welcome party at the Banq was awesome and so close to the house. The wedding was absolutely perfect and Sunday watching the bills game with family of the bride and groom was so much fun. Especially since the Bills won big! It was great to have so much space for everyone to feel comfortable. Only downfalls was there were no closets. Since it was a wedding and we all dresses and suits on hangers that was a problem at first. We made do with the hooks in the foyer and and in the back of the kitchen. Also, I made butternut squash lasagna and noodles for the kids and the oven was smoking pretty good on Thursday because something wasn’t cleaned from the previous users. I would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie M., Rochester, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Getaway
This is a great place, it has it all. A perfect place for a bachelor party. Close to everything including amazing golf at Holiday Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Great Location
Had a girls weekend and this house was everything we could’ve asked for! Listing was accurate and it was within walking distance to everything! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
The Purple House was great. Large rooms, well stocked kith hen, and central location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location and house for a large gathering
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Qazi I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
This old house is in middle of the town. Could not enjoy as a cottage. Not enough supplies for our stay. We have to buy from the local grocery. Some of the windows doesn’t open. Over all, we did not enjoyed enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Victor, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
A quirky eclectic Victorian home
Eight senior citizens had a wonderful visit to the Purple Palace. There was more than ample sleeping spaces, comfortable deck for chatter and laughs and great table large enough for plenty of raucous card games! Our main concern was the staircase to the second floor from the kitchen. They are steep and narrow with a slanted ceiling close to the top step. The railing along the second floor allowed one of us to grab ahold of and hold on to until a knight in shining armor came to her rescue! We all shudder to think what might of happened if he hadn’t been there in time! The front porch was a nice place to relax and watch the world go by but awkward that we had to walk out the side door and down the sidewalk to get to it! The location to downtown is excellent but loud with large trucks and traffic zipping by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Location
We had a great experience here with 12 friends gold weekend. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette weekend
Walking distance to town. Great house to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
Great spot. Lots of room for everyone to relax. Close to the slopes and to downtown to walk for dinner. Beds are comfortable and kitchen well stocked including 3 fridges. Highly recommend this spot. We have stayed at a couple places but would keep this as my go to for group ski trips. See you again next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room
Perfect for multi generational gathering and plenty of room to spread out. A little short on serving dishes. Dishwasher needs to be secured, light over stove needs a new bulb. Very comfy and close to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Risa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked great for us!
We were looking for a place close to the ski slope with lots of beds. Our grandchildren are now of the age that they don’t want to share beds. The Purple Palace was the perfect location and had the number of beds, rooms, and bathrooms that everyone desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023