Gracious Guest House for Family Gatherings

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Entire home

434 Main Street with 2 entrances on front porch, one in back.

Enter from the back into the kitchen, well equipped with everything you need.

DIning room table can expand to seat 12 people

Living room with Master Bedroom off of it

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Aurora, NY

Cayuga Lake
‪2 min walk‬
Wells College
‪13 min walk‬
Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes
‪6 min drive‬
Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1- Master Bedroom lst Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2-Double Bed -1st floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3-Day Bed Trundle-Living Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4-Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5-Upstairs Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6-Sunroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1- First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 -first floor

Toilet

Bathroom 3-Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

This charming house has 5 bedrooms (queen and double bedroom on first floor with trundle day bed can be king or 2 twins) on second floor king bedroom with twin in adjoining sunroom, and 2 twins in separate bedroom. 2 1/2 baths. Central to the Inns, shopping, dining. There is wifi, cable and central AC throughout. Large front porch perfect for entertaiing. All bathrooms have soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, irons and ironing boards.Kitchen well appointed with place settings for 12. Village playground in the back yard for young children. Large entertaining porch, off street parking. No keys are needed, all doors have key codes. We value your privacy and will do everything we can to make you feel right at home!
Two minute walk to Aurora Inn, Fargo,5 minute drive to Mackenzie-Childs!

This house has a completely separate and private apartment unit in the back on the second floor with its own entrance and patio. Shares a parking space. This unit is booked separately. Sleeps 4. Inquire if you are interested in booking this in addition to the large house.

Property manager

Jacci & Virgil

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Long Point Winery and Heart & Hands Wine Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cayuga Lake and Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes. Consider Dutch Harvest Farm for a night out or Muranda Cheese Company if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Aurora, NY

What's nearby

Cayuga Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Wells College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Long Point Winery - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Thirsty Owl Wine Company - 49 min drive - 58.1 km

Getting around

Ithaca, NY (ITH-Tompkins Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jason's New York Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
‪Dugans Country Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Aurora Ale & Lager Co. - ‬7 min drive
‪Knapp Winery & Restaurant - ‬44 min drive
‪Thirsty Owl Wine Company - ‬49 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gracious Guest House for Family Gatherings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gracious Guest House for Family Gatherings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gracious Guest House for Family Gatherings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gracious Guest House for Family Gatherings located?

This family-friendly Aurora holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Cayuga Lake and Wells College. Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

15 Aug 2024

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

Family wedding

Great setup for extended family attending a family wedding

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric M.

20 July 2024

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

2024 Fam Reunion

Pros: Great location. Very kind host who met me at the property to show me around. Very clean, and furnished with everything needed to cook your own meals and enjoy family meals together. Well located for a short walk down the road to one of the establishments for a drink or meal. The park with beach access is a 15 minute drive. Very nice park with tables, grills and clean bathroom. Cons: there is an attached apartment with separate entrance and if someone is staying there, they own the outside patio area with the umbrellas and table. Although the apartment is noted in the posting, I overlooked that and was unaware the patio area belonged to that apartment. If a group were staying in the apartment and laid claim to that patio area, it would’ve been uncomfortable to share a very small space with another group. Although a friend of the host was staying there, we did not have to share the space, but it’s something to ask about when booking the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

30 Aug 2023

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

Perfect for our wedding weekend

We rented 3 of Jacci’s properties for our wedding weekend. We were able to fit our whole wedding party in the houses. It was a perfect place to relax and enjoy the town. The houses were clean and beautiful and Jacci was super helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend to anyone!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John H.

26 July 2023

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

Quaint town

Charming house with all the amenities… a pleasant visit in the Finger Lakes

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kara w.

19 July 2023

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

Highly recommend!

10 family and friends stayed at this beautifully decorated home for two nights. We had plenty of sleep options, sat out on the front porch often, visited local wineries and ice cream shops and a cute farmers market, easy walks to check out the lake (or just peek across the street!). The house itself is super cozy and welcoming. And Jacci went above and beyond to make sure we were all set. She knows everything about that area, so we inquired for her advice about restaurants and wineries and shopping more than once :-) Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi G.

22 June 2023

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

Perfect location for a Girl's Weekend

This home is perfect in every way, from it's location to it's decor and beyond. Jacci was such an amazing host, full of joy and so willing to share ideas on how to make the most of our stay. The home is withing walking distance of many great things! Don't miss out on Ward's sausage breakfast sandwich at the Farmer's Market on Saturday morning. It will ruin you for all other sausage. I also highly recommend the wine tour on the lake with Bianconi Tours. It was an amazing weekend and we can't wait to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rivka C.

12 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a lovely time staying here! The house was a great size for my family (there were 5 adults and a baby). It was so close to the state park, different wineries/breweries, blueberry picking, and the playground in the back was lovely to have so close for our little one. Jacci was super communicative and made us feel at home. Would love to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Jill I.

28 Apr 2021

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

Delightful Lakeside Getaway

I’m not sure whether it was the beauty of the season in upstate NY, or the artsy home with a history, or the kind welcoming hostess, but if you want a perfect lakeside getaway, this is your spot. I highly recommend. Thank you to Jacci for your graciousness.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

28 Oct 2020

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

Excellent

We had a wonderful weekend! Jacci and Virgil were very accommodating!! Thanks again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glea M.

7 Oct 2020

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

Excellent

We loved staying here. Location was amazing. Jacci was great with communication and was prompt. She made excellent recommendations for dinners/wineries and activities. Highly recommend staying here and we would love to return again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

15 Aug 2020

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

Lovely house with real character

Family stayed Here, and we visited for lovely outdoor dining on front porch for social distancing. Owner is just fabulous too!

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

1 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful getaway

My family and I were looking for a relaxing retreat and this place was a real gem. It is a comfortably furnished Victorian beauty with lots of room and space to be together or to retreat for some down time. We especially loved the front porch and its view of the lake. Jacci was a super friendly and helpful host who made sure all of our needs were met and gave us lots of useful information about places to go around the village of Aurora and Ithaca. We highly recommend this place for a family vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

24 July 2019

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

Wonderful Weekend

This was the perfect house for our bachelorette weekend. The owner was friendly and accommodating. It was a good location for the activities we had planned and everyone enjoyed their time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

25 June 2019

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

Jenaa and Andys Wedding

The whole town experience was fabulous. Jaccis house was home base and enjoyed by all who lived with us. Front porch created a wonderful bond for us all. Sad to leave yesterday.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicky K.

2 Jan 2019

Wonderful owners, beautiful home!

I should start by saying that Jacci and her husband saved my whole bachelorette weekend by their kindness and hospitality! I had a group of girlfriends from all over NYS (even one from Seattle) who all came to celebrate this weekend with me. We had a planned wine tour of Seneca Lake as well as a special dinner reservation. We originally didn’t book this home (only reason being we weren’t originally looking to book a home in this specific area). However, upon arrival to the original home that we booked for the weekend we found out the owners had double booked and there was “nothing they could do for us” as the other party showed up first. With that being said we began calling around frantically looking for a home large enough for all of us to fit and that wasn’t already booked for the weekend. That’s when we came across Jacci and her beautiful home!!!! To this day I still don’t know how we got so lucky! Jacci and her husband were SO sweet and SO accommodating. They quickly went to the home and got everything set up for us and were so kind and understanding of our situation. Their house is so cute, cozy, and clean! All of us felt so comfortable there! One of our favorite things about our stay there was having our morning coffee on their adorable patio each morning and catching a glimpse of the beautiful lake. The location ended up being perfect as well! We were so close to wonderful restaurants and cute shops. They always say everything happens for a reason and I truly believe we were meant to stay at 434 Main St. I would recommend this home to anyone! Thank you for saving my bachelorette party, Jacci! We owe our wonderful weekend all to you and your husband!

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

25 Aug 2018

Great weekend getaway with a beautiful house and view of the lake !

I rented out the house with a group of friends for a bachelorette weekend. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. She gave us a tour of the house and also went above and beyond providing us with breakfast items. She stopped by frequently to make sure we were doing okay and had everything we needed. The house itself was stunning and had a beautiful front porch looking across the street to the lake. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for a nice getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

31 July 2018

Great Location - Thoughtful Owner - Accommodations Galore!

Jacci was very attentive to our needs. She gave us a wonderful tour of the home and provided us all that we needed to navigate the area. The house was quaint, perfect location, and accommodations were as advertised. It sleeps 11 very comfortably. Jacci was so friendly and communicative, parking was adequate, and we felt right at home in a matter of minutes. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

28 July 2018

1st time staying in Finger Lakes

Nice house in a nice location. My family stayed here with 2 other families. Owner was very attentive and responsive to our needs before during and after our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

21 May 2018

Aurora Main Stays - fabulous home away from home

My family recently had the pleasure of staying at 434 Main St. and 432 Main St. guest houses, May 9-13, 2018, and I cannot praise the proprietors, Jacci and Virgil, enough for the lovely accommodations, attention to detail and excellent service that they provided. Our get-together was prompted by a funeral in Auburn, and the guest houses proved to be a warm and welcoming home base for the extended family to gather, reminisce and get reunited. Special touches included coffee grinders; fresh flowers; kitchens stocked with local coffees, milk and juice; i-phone cords and chargers, motion detection lights and much more. Jacci was always available for questions – and is a great ambassador for the Finger Lakes area! My husband, brother and I stayed in the recently renovated upstairs apartment at 434 Main St. which provided us proximity to our family downstairs plus some quiet time as needed. It was the perfect setup. The apartment was beautifully decorated in the style and time period of the home plus it had all of the modern amenities you could want. Super comfortable beds – always a plus when you travel. We eagerly await our next visit to the Finger Lakes area and staying with Aurora Main Stays! Carol & Brad Cohen

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C., New York, NY

25 Sept 2017

Great, spacious house

House was perfect for our large group that was there to attend a wedding at the Aurora Inn. Jacci was easy to contact and very responsive to all of our questions, various arrival schedules, and requests. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Denver, CO

24 Sept 2017

A delightful wedding week at 434 Main Street

As parents of the groom, we stayed from Wednesday through Tuesday with a Saturday wedding in between. There was ample room for both friends and family. It was great that all the wedding guests stayed in town, so close to the wedding venue at the Aurora Inn. The kitchen had everything we needed (and more), plus the living areas and the sunny porches allowed everyone to have their own space. Each bedroom was unique in its decor. It was quiet and very comfortable. The friendly property manager was available throughout our stay. We would definitely recommend this property to our friends and relatives. and there was ample room and everything was provided. It was more than advertisedWe were so comfortable with all the space, including breakfasts on the porch, barbecues in the back, There was just an overall friendly small-town feeling that we experienced while there.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

14 Aug 2017

A Glorious Month in Aurora

We rented this house for the month of July and can't recommend it highly enough. The house is decorated in an inviting way and we had many, many dinner guests using the well-equipped kitchen and dinner service ware. We spent hours on the front porch, watching the world go by with our granddaughter. Our children and spouses joined us for our son's wedding and for a week of rest and relaxation. The layout of the house allowed for ample opportunites both to be together and to have privacy. Jacci and Virge were open and exceptional hosts, constantly responding to our needs and suggesting activities and resources. Our extended families rented others of their properties and we had wonderful progressive dinners throughout the wedding week. From yoga to the McKenzie Childs sale, the Farmer's Market and walks to nearby Longpoint State Park this was an unforgettable experience. We'll be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

11 Apr 2016

Vie

I absolutely LOVED staying in this charming house. Impeccably clean, well stocked with purified water and goodies to munch on. Jacci is an amazing hostess, gracious and caring and attentive to what would make my stay more comfortable. Will definitively come back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 Mar 2016

Delightful!

We were looking for a quiet place to bring the entire family together for the Christmas holiday and this was the perfect fit! We felt at home from the moment we walked through the door. We could partake of the Aurora holiday cheer in this beautifully restored home that offered both comfort and privacy. This was a convenient and affordable alternative to staying in a hotel and eating in restaurants. This will be our "go to" stay when visiting the Finger Lakes.

About the host

Hosted by Jacci & Virgil

My husband Virgil and I own this home and have lived here since 1990. We have hosted vacation rentals since 2011 and love welcoming guests and sharing the quaint and quixotic nature of Aurora. Our company is Aurora MainStays and we own/manage nine properties along Main Street all the way to Long Point State Park. Anything we can do for making a guests stay comfortable is what we are about. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

Our properties are extremely accessible to everything in the village from weddings to festivals, graduations to reunions. Besides being on the lake or across the street from the lake, our houses are also central to great wineries, restaurants, nature trails and Finger Lakes activities.

What makes this property unique

These turn-of-the-century houses are well built and sturdy and add to the charm of Main Street. They are convenient to shopping and dining, walking and swimming. It's surprising how much there is to do here and how contemplative Aurora can be!

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1- Master Bedroom lst Floor

Bedroom 2-Double Bed -1st floor

Bedroom 3-Day Bed Trundle-Living Room

Bedroom 4-Upstairs King

Bedroom 5-Upstairs Twin Room

Bedroom 6-Sunroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1- First Floor

Bathroom 2 -first floor

Bathroom 3-Upstairs

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