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Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches

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Living area
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 18306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Mayville, NY
  • Place, Chautauqua Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Amphitheater
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches

Welcome to Gracewood, a charming century home full of character on 6 peaceful acres, 5 minutes from Chautauqua Institution and the Lake! Surrounded by nature, the 3300 sq. ft. house sleeps 18 easily, and has a modern kitchen, large dining room, cozy living room, gaming loft & 2.5 baths. The area offers year-round fun, with plenty of great restaurants, wineries, breweries and casinos.***From 7/11 - 8/30, during the Institute's season, bookings are limited to 7-day minimums, Saturday - Saturday.
The space
Come inside Gracewood to experience total relaxation in this spacious estate home! Lovingly renovated in 2022, this 1800s house is full of character, charm and countless whimsical features. Enjoy the fully stocked kitchen, complete with plentiful accommodations for both cooks and their guests to chat over morning coffee or cocktails at night. Enter the formal dining room with seating for 16, then pass through the wood-paneled main hallway to the cozy living room complete with tv, a dedicated work space and piano. The main stairway leads to the upper alcove, complete with a futon and a comfy chair to read a book while you view the pines on the back hillside. The three spacious bedrooms include a king, four queens, bunkbed and sleeper sofa and tv's. You’ll also find two full bathrooms on this level. Head over to the second floor loft which features four twin trundle beds and a TV with gaming system. Pass the arched window looking out to the carriage house and your path will take you down the back stairs and find yourself again in the family-friendly kitchen.
Guest access
Gracewood is set back 1/4 mile from the road up a long drive, nestled among towering pines, oaks and maples with plenty of room for parking your toys. The main house includes three porches, all of which are attached and a fire pit on the back lawn. The property is located on six acres which you're free to roam, and includes a pond, carriage house, potter's kiln and barn (although these buildings are off-limits to guests). The house has a view of a large meadow with vistas in every direction. You can enjoy views of the sunset and sunrise from the porches, and you'll see plenty of flora and fauna from the big bay window in the kitchen. We often watch deer in the front yard while we eat dinner in the kitchen.
Other things to note
We lovingly restored this house in 2022, and named it Gracewood after our mothers. They taught us the value of gathering, and we're excited to share this wonderful old house with our family, friends and new guests. We hope you'll enjoy this place as much as we do, and make new memories here with your own families and friends. While the interior of the home is nearly fully updated, the grounds and other buildings will remain a work in progress for some time, as we continue to improve the property and restore the natural beauty of this amazing place.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets under 70lbs are allowed $40 per pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO parties or unregistered guests are permitted without prior approval; there is a $50 charge for each additional approved guest.
The barns and carriage house on the private and off limits. The pond is for catch and release fishing only; no swimming is allowed.
Please take care with our furnishings and don’t eat or drink in the bedrooms. Pets are not permitted on the furniture.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Mayville

Located in Chautauqua, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lake Erie and Midway State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Chautauqua Belle Steamboat and Chautauqua Bookstore. Lake Shore Center for the Arts and Lakewood Golf Center are also worth visiting.
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Mayville, NY

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 11 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Chautauqua Golf Club - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Chautauqua Amphitheater - 13 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Chautauqua Belle Steamboat - 15 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Truffle Honey
  • ‪Big Inlet Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • The Cornerstone
  • Pueblo Real
  • Andriaccio's Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches on 4 July 2026 start from AU$642, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Chautauqua century home w/modern touches located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Golf Club. Chautauqua Amphitheater is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

Perfect - Private - Property

The house was perfect for our family getaway. It had every single thing that we needed As if we were in our own home. The owners attention to detail on hospitality were greatly appreciated! Regards Don
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

stephen d.

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

Amazing Country Escape

Annual family ski trip in January. We have always stayed at Peek N Peak in the past but wanted to try something different. The house is beautiful and located close enough that we decided to try it. We want to go back this Summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen P.

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

Annual Girls Weekend Trip

We've been doing a girls weekend for 15 years now and the stay here was one of the best. We use VRBO to book different houses in different areas and we loved this house in Chautauqua. House had a ton of room. Plenty of sleeping space for our group. We loved the kitchen - very cozy and had everything we needed. Firepit was great. Lots of nice long walks on the property throughout our three day stay. Restaurants and Spa less than 10 minutes away. Great time and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful property

Gracewood has been beautifully renovated while still retaining the charm of the original structure. Our party consisted of five adults, six children and one pooch. There was ample space to play and relax both inside and out. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you may need. We spent a good portion of our time baking and were pleasantly surprised to find everything we may need. Mark was an excellent host and maintained speedy response times throughout our stay. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful getaway!

We spent a few days at Gracewood and loved everything about it! Mark and Rebecca were wonderful to communicate with and so accomodating. The home was so well stocked - there wasn't anything we needed that wasn't at our fingertips. We cooked at home two of the four nights we were there and the kitchen had everything we needed. The coffee/tea bar was great - a little bit of everything! The home itself is redone beautifully. We spent a lot of time reading and walking the grounds with our dog. We would definitely stay here again - it would be perfect for a large family gathering but was perfectly cozy for the two of us. We appreciated the quiet but yet it was so close to Chautauqua Institution, (which is beautiful to walk through in the winter months) restaurants, and our favorite brewery - Big Inlet. Thank you, Rebecca and Mark!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

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

Family celebration

This property is in a tranquil setting and is a century home that has been restored and modernized with love and imagination. The kitchen with a large island and two seating areas is equipped with all you need to manage any cooking or baking you plan to do. The beautiful, huge dining room can comfortably seat at least 20. The living room invites a group to play games, sit and read, play the piano or gather and converse. There are two outside seating areas. One has a glass topped table and chairs. There is a fire pit and Adirondack chairs. The washer and dryer are in a utility area which we used to store coolers, etc. The back enclosed porch was great for morning coffee and conversation. Upstairs the bathrooms were modernized and the towels were plentiful and nice. Each bedroom is unique and all of us were comfortable and slept well. We only had one ten year old with us and it was easy to keep him busy with fishing in a small pond, jigsaw puzzles, Lego and campfires. We had a fabulous time and Mark and Rebecca were easy to communicate with and have done a great job of restoration. GraceWood is named after their mothers and their Mothers would be proud!The towns around Mayville were fun to explore. We rented a pontoon boat on Lake Chatauqua, rode the ferry from Stow to Bemis Point, went to a vineyard for wine tasting, had campfires, played games, had the ability for quiet or private time in the house, and went hiking in several areas. It was perfection. Thank you M and R!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Rebecca

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We're from Ohio, about 2 1/2 hours from the property and we have a large family spread across the country. We love hosting because we love this property and want to share it with family, friends and guests from near and far. We've been doing rehab projects for years, but this is definitely our favorite property yet!

Why they chose this property

We love this area - its quiet and peaceful but it is close enough to all the area attractions that we can be at most of them within 30 minutes. Our guests have loved the tranquility of the property and the convenient location.

What makes this property unique

Gracewood is set on a very peaceful six acres about a mile from Chautauqua Lake and the Institution. It's a large, comfortable old home that's been completely renovated; its perfect for large groups who want space to relax and great gathering spaces to share time together. We're close enough to everything in the area, but far enough removed to offer a tranquil setting surrounded by much flora and fauna. Our guests love the house and the setting!
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