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The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Potsdam, NY
  • Clarkson University
    7 min walk
  • State University of New York-Potsdam
    7 min walk
  • Helen Snell Cheel Medical Campus
    13 min walk
  • Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Potsdam

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Potsdam awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Clarkson University and State University of New York-Potsdam. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. 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 smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Potsdam holiday home include Helen Snell Cheel Medical Campus and Raquette River.

What's nearby

  • Clarkson University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Lawrence Health System - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Potsdam Town & Country Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 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.

The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled

Welcome to our fully remodeled four-bedroom 2600 square-foot historic Scheller House. We have completely remolded (August 2022) this property in a mid-century modern theme. The Scheller House is full of its original 100 year old charm along with all the new furnishings and updates. Its extremely well constructed with roughly two foot thick hand cut Asher style sandstone walls, high ceilings and large rooms! We are located just 2 blocks from SUNY Postdam and the downtown restaurants and shops, Potsdam Hospital is just over a half mile and roughly 1 mile from Clarkson University and a block from old Snell.

We are a 5 star property by an external rating source. Send us a message if you would like to learn more about our rating.

The Scheller House is located on a 1.1 acre, double lot in downtown Potsdam. The house sits off the road with a beautiful front yard featuring the original century old front path and manicured lawn. Behind the house you will find an oversized backyard with a new large patio. The patio features a large outdoor dining table and lounge chairs. A new large fire pit/sitting area with ample room around for 10 to 12 people easily is connected short walk away. There is also a swing set located just off of the patio. This outdoor area had to be completely remodeled. We tried to save the original back patio, but it was in too much disrepair to be saved.

As with the outside of the house the inside has been fully renovated and restored to the houses’ original beauty and stature. We decorated with all new furnishings including new beds, mattresses and appliances. On the first floor you will find a fully renovated kitchen, half bathroom with a hand painted ceiling, formal dining room, beautiful living room with fireplace and a bright four-season sunroom. There are four sets of French doors located on this level that allow privacy in whatever room you choose. The new kitchen has updated walls, cabinets, lighting, flooring and high-end appliances. We have repaired and repainted every wall in the house and restored the elegant original one inch hardwood floors.

On the second floor you will find four bright and spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. Three of the rooms each have one queen bed and the fourth bedroom has a bunkbed with a trundle. The upstairs is mostly new carpet with one original hardwood bedroom floor. All of the bedrooms have multiple windows which allows for ample natural light.

Our vision with the Sheller House was to restore it to its original beauty and splendor and now maintain it this way. The house had suffered decades of neglect and we felt our mission was to bring it back to the elegant home it once was. We feel that we have completed our mission and now we will continue to keep it that way.

Free ultra high-speed Internet.
Free cable TV.

We apologize but there is no smoking or party’s in the house.


Here is the historical write up located on the Potsdam museum website. The Scheller House is one of only a few sandstone houses left standing in Potsdam.

The house at 73 Elm Street is also known as the Carl P. Scheller Home. Carl P. Scheller drew up his own blue prints for his home and then hired Frank Ditano to be the stone mason. Frank Ditano was well known as a stone mason in both this country and abroad. He and some of his sons, especially Angelo, did a lot of masonry work in Potsdam and the local area.

The sandstone was chosen by Frank Ditano; the stone apparently came from a demolished home in Hannawa Falls. Ditano selected the stone and then re-cut by hand and shaped it. The home was the only residential building built of Potsdam Sandstone during the Industrial-Era of usage of the stone (1868-1934). The house is in the Dutch Colonial Revival style and the masonry stone work is rusticated ashlar. Dutch Colonial Revival features include the gambrel roofs with curved or flared eaves along the entire length of the home, which can be seen on the Scheller home.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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: 26
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, 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 26. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled?

The closest beach to The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled is Postwood Park (7.5 km).

Does The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled have a pool?

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

Is The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as baby monitors and highchairs, it's no surprise that The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled?

No, The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled?

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

Are pets allowed at The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and convenient, wonderful property!
Spent a summer week visiting family. The house is well-appointed, well-organized, comfortable and convenient to downtown. The owners take good care and have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay!
This was our second time staying at the Scheller House and it now feels like our home away from home. The property is always clean, beautifully decorated, and fully stocked with amenities. The owners are responsive and wonderful at leaving a little something extra to welcome the guests. The location is excellent, we were in town for Clarkson family weekend and walked easily to everything. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter’s wedding in Potsdam
What a beautiful home! We had plenty of room and the owners seem to anticipate all our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful summer stay
Nicely decorated home is very comfortable and spacious. The location is great and the owners take good care of you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P., Philadlephia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Nothing bad to say. This place was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Potsdam
Very clean and well kept! The entras were awesome - I highly recommend staying here for a weekend or longer trip. 10 min walk to downtown and very convenient. Great weekend with our friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C., Plymouth, NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter’s College Graduation
This home was just what we needed for graduation with two sets of grandparents, sister in laws and our own family! The home was exceptionally clean, most comfortable and the kitchen was impressive with an extensive spice collection. The kitchen was labeled and well stocked. We couldn’t have asked for more and we could think of a thing but was missing. Communication was spot on. I would recommend this home to any family entertaining or just visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special place, perfect home base for college graduation stay
The house and property are beautiful. Very clean and beautifully decorated. Kitchen, linens, and everything extremely well stocked including oils, spices, coffee, etc- even charcoal for the grill. Lovely arrival touches, flowers, drinks and snacks. Very comfortable beds too. Would love to stay again. Great for a lg family to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely home with special touches
We had a wonderful stay at Jarett and Illyssa's property. The home was clean and beautifully decorated with a great location. The owners were attentive and responsive. The home was fully stocked with fresh linens, paper products, and toiletries. The special touches from the owners are what really made us feel at home. We loved the special snacks and handwritten notes that were left for us. Our family had a great time making smores around the fire pit. Thank you to Jarett and Illyssa for leaving all of the supplies! The home exceeded our expectations and we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022