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

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Exterior
Dining
Game room
Game room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - Yodeler

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2 - Hoot Owl

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 - Happy Glade

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4 - Independence Upper Level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5 - Independence Main Level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Upstairs

Toilet

Bathroom 3 - Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 - Upstairs Independence

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 - Main level Independence

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

David Carley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors on porch only please

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
On-site 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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellicottville

Located in Ellicottville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Allegany State Park and Griffis Sculpture Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Watson's Chocolates and Nannen Arboretum. Travelling with kids? Consider Sky High Aerial Adventure Park and Snow Pine Village. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Ellicottville, NY

What's nearby

  • Winery of Ellicottville - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Watson's Chocolates - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • HoliMont - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sky High Aerial Adventure Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Holiday Valley Resort - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best location! Large home with fire pit just steps to downtown Ellicottville located?

Located in the centre of Ellicottville, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Winery of Ellicottville and Watson's Chocolates. Nannen Arboretum and Sky High Aerial Adventure Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicolina B.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

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

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys weekend
Huge place and plenty to do
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski weekend
Nice property close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Good for large group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lots of room.
The property is large and works well for a big group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Carley

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