Enchanted Cottage on Glen

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6153.3 sq m

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Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Elmira, NY

Elmira College
‪5 min drive‬
Mark Twain Study
‪6 min drive‬
Eldridge Park
‪8 min drive‬
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Curl up with a book in the sunroom and you may never want to leave. Enjoy this cozy three-bedroom home, furnished with two queens, a twin and a day bed, sleeping a maximum of six people. Enjoy Roku TV, a DVD library, hi-speed wireless internet, a library of classics, a fully-stocked kitchen, and a piano.
Enjoy coffee out front on the brick patio, or a glass of wine out back by the koi-less pond.
The kitchen is fully stocked with pots & pans, serving dishes, both formal and everyday dishes. There is a drip coffee pot and both flavored and unflavored coffee, as well as a large selection of tea.
Everything is provided for your comfort: linens, towels, soap, shampoo, and coffee and cream—a few groceries and you’re ready to cook.
Explore the house with a treasure hunt that has cache at the end.
Within an hour's drive you can hike, swim, see waterfalls, taste wine, or shop. Or, you can just relax at a house you can call home.
This is not a B&B, but a guest house where you get the whole house to yourself. Ideal for romantic getaways, reunions or get-togethers. Located at 323 Glen Avenue in West Elmira, 45 minutes from the Finger Lakes wineries, 10 minutes from the mall and 20 minutes to Corning.
2 day minimum; sorry, no pets allowed.
See my other property at VRBO #612892, located across the street from the Enchanted Cottage.

Property manager

Kitty Hall-Thurnheer

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Extremely well-supervised children welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Sorry no pets allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Elmira

Elmira is home to this holiday home. Corning Museum of Glass and Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cottage Gift Shop and Eldridge Park. Haunted Empire at Bradley Farms and Wings of Eagles Discovery Center are also worth visiting.

Elmira, NY

What's nearby

Elmira College - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
Mark Twain Study - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Eldridge Park - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
National Soaring Museum - 13 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

Chemung County Transportation Center - 5 min drive
Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Rye Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Pudgie's Pizza & Sub Shops - ‬5 min drive
‪Light's Bake Shop - ‬5 min drive
‪Patrick's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted Cottage on Glen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted Cottage on Glen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted Cottage on Glen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted Cottage on Glen located?

Situated in Elmira, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Elmira College, Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum and Mark Twain Study. Arnot Art Museum and Chemung Valley History Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

26 August 2024

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

Enchanted time

The purpose of our stay was the internment of my only brother's ashes at Woodlawn National Cemetery. He and my sister-in-law , who live/d in Oregon had stayed here twice and truly enjoyed their stay. This stay, my sister -in-law stayed across the street at "Castle" with her stepson and family

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

26 July 2024

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

Elmira trip

Enchanted Cottage was very conveniently located to where we had a family event in Elmira NY. I wish we'd spent more time outside. Back yard, with patio and cast iron table and chairs, and a babbling fountain, was very inviting. Inside, the living room and dining room need better light for reading.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

16 September 2022

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

Good Spot

If you find yourself in need of lodging in Elmira-Corning area and would normally buy two hotel rooms, this is a great alternative. About the same price with the extra fees, but all four of us had our own space, three bedrooms upstairs and a day bed in the down stairs study. Everyone reported being comfortable. Quiet neighborhood, no traffic, neighbors are close, but we didn't see a human all labor day weekend. Recommendations Dinner Tanino's in Horseheads - The best pork chop on the planet, just do it. Corning Glass Museum - very much world class and well worth the time.. art, science, industry, antiquities.. and glass gifts you can't find elsewhere. Harris Hill Soaring - Glider rides are $140 and will be talked about for a life time, nothing like it anywhere. The downstairs half bath is a little tight. My kids called it an airplane bathroom. Kitty if you were to decorate it in aeronautical fashion it would be a conversation piece. All in all a nice place and we had no surprises or challenges with this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marita G.

30 June 2022

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

Comfortable Cottage

This VRBO cottage was very nice. It was comfortable for our quick weekend stay. My only concern was spiders. I saw several in the living room and in the bathroom. Our friends who we were visiting recommended this place and overall we were pleased with the place and the location. 15 minute drive to Corning, NY. Nice surprise! We made a quick trip to Corning before our celebration at our friends house two blocks from this cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

28 April 2021

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

Family Time

Comfortable place for people willing to share a bathroom. We spent time with family living in Elmira so we didn't spend much time at the cottage during the day. The outside patio is cute, but the weather did not allow us to use it this trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

14 April 2021

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

An incredible experience

My family and I were looking for a place to stay that would be big enough for all of us and special enough for a birthday and Easter “getaway”... and, Kitty’s cottage was the perfect place. The house itself has an amazing feeling to it and is wonderfully maintained. However, the most important thing about the cottage is the thought that the hosts put into the place and the personal touches for the guests. There were little things set in place for a truly outstanding experience for my entire family; my mother had a memorable birthday and my nephew had his best Easter morning (he also loved the treasure hunt that is a part of staying at the cottage). This was our first experience with VRBO, and Kitty may have set the bar too high for all our future attempts at using it. What an incredible experience!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

15 February 2021

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

Great trip and town

I had a great time, first time ever in elmira! Enjoyed the beautiful home and town around it. Will come again

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaival S.

20 January 2021

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

Beautiful House, Excellent Stay!

The property was clean and beautiful as expected with an easy check-in process properly communicated by the property manager. And the best part is of course the Treasure Hunt which we nailed in 20. Good stuff!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

9 December 2020

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay. The house is clean and well appointed. We look forward to staying here again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

camille w.

10 November 2020

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

Wonderful property in a town full of rich history

We enjoyed the property. The owner was super responsive. The house is located on a quiet street and conveniently located.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

19 September 2020

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

Loved this charming house!

The house is clean, well-stocked, quiet, and comfortable. Some of our favorite things were the outdoor table and chairs in the backyard next to the little man-made pond, the cozy sunroom with its wall-to-wall windows, and the Pop-Tarts. The house is walking distance to the river and a park. Kitty, the owner, was responsive and helpful. We really enjoyed our three-week stay. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

joe a., hamburg

3 August 2020

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

another great weekend.

the property is well equipped,clean, and very close to where we needed to be.look forward to next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Paula B.

14 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Holiday visit

House is clean, nicely decorated and located in a nice area of Elmira. Our 13 year old son enjoyed the scavenger hunt. There is no access to a washer and dryer which would have been nice. My only complaint is that owner charges an additional fee per person per day over 2 guests that was not published in the advertised price. This added significantly to the price of the rental.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

joe a., hamburg

6 August 2019

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

Elmira weekend

great weekend at a great home.everything you need for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 June 2019

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

Enchanting Cottage

Would highly recommend to others. Our family had a wonderful experience celebrating daughter/granddaughter college graduation. On entering the cottage we were welcomed by a delicious homemade blueberry coffee cake and a bottle of wine. We also had an amusing scavenger hunt which was so much fun. The cleanliness of the cottage was outstanding. We will always remember happy memories here. Kitty, the owner, did an exceptional job welcoming guests.

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

12 June 2019

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

Great Place

The warm welcome we received from Kitty was icing on the cake! A great, safe, quiet location, beautiful home and furnishings, comfortable beds!! We couldn’t have wished for more!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Melody W.

5 March 2019

Great place to stay with added perks

We had a great stay at the Enchanted Cottage. We were welcomed with a homemade blueberry coffee cake and bottle of win. The treasure hunt was lots of fun and we enjoyed learning about some Elmira history. Everything was extremely clean and comfortable. It was also great to have a well stocked kitchen. A great option for the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

18 September 2018

The Beautiful Enchanted Cottage

The home was perfectly clean, beautiful & there were plenty of towels, supplies, kitchen items, etc. Kitty included home baked blueberry coffee cake, which was delicious! She also has a scavenger hunt set up, which was amusing and put us in a vacation mood. Elmira is a great location for visiting the areas sights and the local restaurant, the Hill Top Inn, had both a terrific view and excellent service. We hope to return some day!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

joe a., hamburg

13 August 2018

outstanding weekend

Kitty clearly puts a great deal of effort and care into making your stay one to remember.Virtually everything you may need is available for your use.look forward to staying here again.

8/10 Good

Jill S., Galveston

23 July 2018

Elmira, NY house

We are from Texas so we don’t really understand the no air conditioning concept. There were two window units and a fan downstairs and two window units and a fan upstairs. The kitchen and bathroom can get very warm, but if you leave all the A/C’s on and the bedroom doors open it helps cool down the other rooms. There is one TV downstairs in the living area. Bathroom was fully stocked and beds were comfortable. Kitchen was fully stocked. The treasure hunt was fun. Very quiet street and very nice neighborhood. Plenty of room to park cars in the driveway.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison P., Pittsburgh, PA

28 November 2017

Charming, Lovely

I had a wonderful weekend stay at the Cottage on Glen. Kitty, the owner, was excellent from the start. Communication was top notch, and everything that I could have needed was available in the cottage: from extra toilet paper to zip lock bags, coffee, creamer, deodorant, tampons...she really has thought of everything. The house is charming. Two small but reasonable size bedrooms with queen beds, and a third bedroom with a twin. Plenty of space for a family. The kitchen is useable, with plenty of pots and pans, and the dining room is lovely. Great gathering space in the living room with comfortable seating. The outside is also lovely, though it was very cold while I was there! Would highly recommend Kitty's place on Glen. It is a quiet, residential, street, and easy to get around from, too.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

13 July 2017

Clean, comfortable, and charming

We had a wonderful stay in Elmira and especially loved the peaceful setting and cozy accommodations. Kitty thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The toiletries in the bathroom; the fresh baked coffee cake; and the treasure hunt all added a special charm.

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

10/10 Excellent

Iris G.

7 January 2017

Wonderful stay

Thanks for everything Kitty prepared, we had a great Happy New Year.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

29 August 2016

Home sweet Home !

We are so glad that we found this house . The house is very nice, comfortable and homie. We definity stay again. Salter family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Kitty Hall-Thurnheer

I love to be pampered so it gives me great joy to create beautiful, comfortable spaces with little surprises of wonderment. Prior to owning a guest house, I was a software guru, a jet pilot, and a journalist. Now I focus on keeping a balance between work and play. If there is anything you need or want, please let me know so I can make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Why they chose this property

Enjoy the quietness of west Elmira and yet remain within walking distance of the Chemung River, the country club, or a quick drive to restaurants and shopping.

What makes this property unique

Once you relax in the sunroom, you will never want to leave. Enjoy the front patio for early morning coffee and follow the sun to the back for an evening glass of wine by the koi pond and herb garden.

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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