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It's A Wonderful Life -Main St Penn Yan-Hot Tub-Seneca/Keuka, Restored Victorian Home-Nightlife

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Penn Yan, NY
  • Place, Arts Center of Yates County
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Oliver House Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Keuka Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+1
4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

It's A Wonderful Life -Main St Penn Yan-Hot Tub-Seneca/Keuka, Restored Victorian Home-Nightlife

Step back in time at this beautifully restored Victorian home in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country, where classic charm meets modern comfort — and where staying feels a bit like stepping onto the set of the movie "It’s a Wonderful Life." Located just minutes from the Seneca and Keuka Lake wine and beer trails, and within walking distance to shops, dining, and nightlife in downtown Penn Yan, this home offers the rare combination of history, space, and unbeatable walkability.

Comfortably sleeping a larger group, the home is especially well suited for girls’ weekends, family gatherings, and relaxed group getaways, with plenty of room to gather and unwind.

>> Why Guests Love this Victorian Home:

- Walk to Penn Yan shops, restaurants, wine bars, and nightlife

- Private hot tub for relaxing evenings

- Fire pit, grill, rear patio, and front porch for outdoor living

- Large private yard

- Minutes to Seneca & Keuka Lake wine and beer trails

- Two parlors ideal for group conversations

- Large eat-in kitchen perfect for shared meals

- Fireplace and beautifully refinished original hardwood floors

- Two stairways that add to the home’s historic character

>>Other things to note:

Interested in enhancing your stay? We can provide recommendations for local services to make your trip even more special. Please note that these services are arranged directly with local providers and have additional costs:

- In-cottage massages

- Private wine tours

- Kayak and canoe rentals

- Boat rentals

- Bike rentals

- Horseback riding

This cottage is part of the Savannah House Wine Country Inn and Cottages, so you'll enjoy the same level of hospitality and service that we've extended to all of our guests for almost 20 years!

*Pets are not allowed at this property. No exceptions.

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About the area

Penn Yan

Located in Penn Yan, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Keuka Lake and Seneca Lake. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Penn Yan, NY

What's nearby

  • Arts Center of Yates County - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oliver House Museum - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Keuka Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Windmill Farm & Craft Market - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Watkins Glen State Park - 37 min drive - 46.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seneca Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunoco - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Silverbird Woodfired - ‬13 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, clean, airy and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time the house was very nice. The only think I would say is the floors in some of the bedrooms were slippery. They were waxed well lol. The house is very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Moriah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and well-maintained. the inside and outside looked exactly like the photos shown on the website. I would definitely stay here again. The only downside was my guest and I were not able to use the awning, which would have helped protect us from the rain while using the hot tub and grill. Especially considering the price paid for our stay, access to the awning would have made the experience much more enjoyable and convenient. Aside from that everything was beautiful, comfortable, and well-kept.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall. Very nice place. A little dated. Thankful that we only had six guests versus the maximum of ten allowed, because there is really only one shower and barely enough hot water for six folks to run through it in a 2-3 hour period. Serviceable for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2026
Thank you for staying at our early 1900’s Victorian. Actually there are 2 full bathrooms and. Shower in each bath. Also we are on city water, so we have plenty if water. If there was an issue we are very responsive. The house has 5 large bedrooms which have often accommodated groups of 10. The yard is huge and private and the property is walking distance to all the shops and restaurants in Penn Yan. 6 minutes from Seneca Lake and 3 minutes from Keuka Lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and just as depicted in photos. It was private and perfect for a ladies getaway. The host was very responsive and we had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Perfect for a winery weekend

The beds were comfy, the house was beautifully styled and it was a great spot for a weekend of hiking and wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. We all enjoyed our stay. The location was great - we walked to several breweries in town. Thank you for a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paige l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the place was clean and very cozy! i highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leo W.

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

Delightful Stay

Very well maintained, extremely comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house...check in was easy and we had everything we needed for our wine weekend getaway with friends...one small minor breaker issue which was resolved quickly. Everything was clean and the hot tub was a nice bonus.Wish we could have used the awnings for shade but overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were only here for a quick weekend trip for a wedding, but would have loved to stay all week just to relax, sit in the hot tub, and cozy up on the couches with a good book! The home was vintage and charming, the decor was fun and sweet, and we loved the tea cups and tea on the beds! Everything was very clean, and the owners were very quick to respond to any questions we had. A beautiful weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette F.

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

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our stay. The place is clean and well taken care off.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. Such a beautiful house. The attention to detail was appreciated. We felt like princesses in the beautiful tall, comfortable beds. The house was so well appointed. We enjoyed the hot tub, front porch, patio area and various sitting areas. We walked downtown for dinner which was amazing. Loved watching the Amish ride up and down the street on the fronch porch. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a girls weekend away (for ‘girls’ in their 60’s, 70’s and 90’s, lol). The home was absolutely lovely, with a lot of attention to details. We had a wonderful time! We would not hesitate to stay at this property again and highly recommended it. Please note that the beds and bedrooms are beautiful, and the beds are very high up off the ground. Step stools are provided and needed to get in and out of bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Down to every little detail the house was beautiful. The tea cups and magazine quotes on every bed is how we picked our rooms. The hot tub and fire pit were great. We thank you for a beautiful stay and apologize for being loud the one evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Had some issues but got answers promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

perfect

We had such a nice time we had to add another day! The house was beautiful and the hot tub was wonderful! Owners were very nice and helpful. would definately go back again! -diane
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda P.

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

Savannah VRBO

Loved having a hot tub and washer/dryer…clean & good location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K.

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

Wine weekend

The property has great common areas to accommodate kids and adults. Easy walk to town and central to wineries. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Nice place!

My family stayed for the weekend for a wine tour, the place is a great location, and large enough for ten people to stay comfortably. We really enjoyed our stay! The hot tub was an added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

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

Fun

A good place to stay to.get away. Location great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Betty S.

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

Lovely victorian home

Well equipped, exceptionally cleaned, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

BEAUTIFUL HOME

WONDERFUL SAYS IT ALL !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

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

Needs some tlc

nice house. Obviously 100 years old. Siding has paint falling off. Zero shade outside. Canopy not for rental use. Bathrooms need updating. Neighbor hood is a little bit not great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

It’s a Wonderful House

We had an enjoyable stay. Location was convenient, walking distance to downtown and within 15 minutes of a half dozen wineries. We were surprised how much we liked Penn Yan as a community. We had five couples so the 5 bedrooms worked great and the ample parking and yard space accommodated us well. Hot tub was a nice added feature. Two bathrooms (one with only a handheld shower) was a bit challenging but we made it work. Communication with the host was clear and responsive up until getting there but we had no reason to communicate while we there. I would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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