Entire home

Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY

Photo gallery for Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY

A spacious living room with a wooden parquet floor, two sofas, a round coffee table, and a chandelier. - Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY (Montour Falls)
A kitchen with a large island, dark cabinetry, and a chandelier. - Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY (Montour Falls)
A large brick house with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn. - Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY (Montour Falls)
A sunlit room with wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a view of a house and greenery outside. - Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY (Montour Falls)
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall. - Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY (Montour Falls)
You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Add dates for prices

About this property

Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY

  • The Cook Mansion is a Nationally Historic Brink 5800 Square Foot Mansion built in 1873. It borders the Beautiful SheQuaGa Falls in the center or Montour Falls, NY. It has 6 Bedrooms and 6.5 Bathrooms available for guest to stay in. 4 Bedrooms have King Beds and 2 have 2 Queen Beds each in them. There is also 2 twin size cots available for use in any room. 1 King Bedroom is downstairs and the remaining 5 Bedrooms are upstairs, each with their own bathrooms. Downstairs there is a very large kitchen fully equipped for renters use with 2 stoves, 2 dishwashers, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, toaster, dinnerware, drinking glasses, pots and pans. There is also a laundry room with 2 washing machines and 2 dryers. Also downstairs is a Sitting Room, Living Room, and 2 connected Dining rooms able to sit 20 people in the 2 combined rooms. There is gorgeous views of the SheQuaGa waterfall from the interior of Cook Mansion. Guests really enjoy staying at Cook Mansion built by Elbert W. Cook in 1873, and we hope you have the opportunity if you are vacationing in the area to be able to enjoy a great family or friends gathering at Cook Mansion together.
    Please note we do not allow weddings on the property, parties on the property, pet on the property or smoking in the house. Thank you for respecting that.

Similar properties

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a lake and greenery.
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca
Watkins Glen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
The price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Hotel Laurel at Seneca
Compare similar properties

About the area

Montour Falls is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Watkins Glen International, or consider a night out at Two Goats Brewing. Visit our Montour Falls travel guide
View more Holiday homes in Montour Falls
Map
Montour Falls, NY

What's nearby

  • A canyon with a waterfall and a river.
    Watkins Glen State Park
    4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Montour Falls Historic District
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Montour Falls Memorial Library
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • She-Qa-Ga Falls
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eagle Cliff Falls
    3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Chemung County Transportation Center
    28 min drive
  • Elmira, NY (ELM-Elmira - Corning Regional)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    4 min drive
  • Lucky Hare Brewing Bar And Grill
    6 min drive
  • Bucket Bar and Grill
    6 min drive
  • Jerlando's Ristorante
    5 min drive
  • Burger King
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY located?

Situated in Montour Falls, this holiday home is steps from Montour Falls Historic District and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Watkins Glen State Park. She-Qa-Ga Falls and Montour Falls Memorial Library are just steps away.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Nationally Historic Cook Mansion in Montour Falls, NY Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay - so much space to spread out and having a bathroom in every bedroom was such a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cook Mansion

Excellent place. Comfortable, clean and warm. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very well maintained, beautiful house, love it 😍

We were 14 adults, we alol really enjoyed our stay at Cook Mention. It was excellent house, exactly as shown on website. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house and location!

Our group of 8 women stayed at Cook Mansion for the Seneca 7 relay. The house was beautiful and perfect for our needs. We loved having the waterfall in the backyard and used the large kitchen and dining areas for breakfasts and dinners. The bedrooms were large and the beds were comfortable. We all agreed it was a fantastic stay and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destination half marathon house near Corning NY

This was a great house for 12 adults to share. The kitchen was spacious and the dining areas accommodated our group. We enjoyed the town and it was an easy drive to the bus pickup location for the half marathon. A good time was had by all!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Finger Lakes Mansion

Cook Mansion was just perfect for our large group of 11. Beautiful old house with large bedrooms and every couple had their own attached bathroom. Huge fully stocked kitchen, two dining rooms and nice parlor were all great places to gather. Hosts were very attentive to our needs. Highly recommend the hike along the falls in nearby Watkins Glen State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day

Wonderful place the views are great and the house is comfortable. Could use better shower heads
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect winter weekend

We were looking for a comfortable and convenient place to help my mom celebrate her 89th birthday. We found it here! Several common spaces for conversation, puzzles and meals, many lovely bedrooms with very comfy beds and the kitchen was massive, well fitted out, and perfect for communal meal preparation. Our host was very accommodating about arrivals and the location was perfect for poking around Watkins Glen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

International bridge outing

The Cooks Mansion exceeded our expectations! 8 of us senior gals meeting from far and wide to enjoy the property, bridge, and some wine. Also got some hiking in. Thanks Casey!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Cooks Mansion.

The inside was clean and very large. Perfect for group's. Definitely a little spooky vibe and a waterfall on the property so super unique. The outside of the property seems to be negated. Dirty, spider webs etc. Needs some love. But overall great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Girls Weekend

We have been doing an annual ladies weekend to the finger lakes for the last 10 years. We have stayed at various hotels, and rental houses over the years. We first stayed at Cook's Mansion in Montour Falls last year and loved it so much we rented it again for this year. Being ofoo the Southern tip of Seneca lake it is centrally located to Seneca, Keuka, and Cayuga lakes. The huge kitchen is wonderful as a central hub to cook and hang out together. Plenty of seating for sit down dining is available. We appreciate every bedroom having it's own bathroom as it makes it so much easier and quicker for everyone to get ready for the day. Bonus of it all is the waterfall basically in the back yard! We can't wait to stay again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect size & location

The size and location of this mansion was the perfect fit for our family. My husband and I rented this home for 3 of our sons/daughter-in-laws & 4 grandkids. We had a total of 12 at the home. We spent a long weekend exploring Watkins Glen & Ithaca. Our mornings were made easier in the large kitchen with 2 stoves. We loved the fact that each family had their own bathrooms for privacy. We made good use of the table space playing games and building 2 large puzzles. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend this property for large extended families or friend groups. We also enjoyed reading the history of the mansion and seeing the photos of previous owners. Thank you for allowing us to stay at the mansion.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was great for my large family. We all had our own rooms with bathrooms. The bathrooms are small, but it was great to have one in each room. The building is historic and the outside needs work, but it is still beautiful. The inside was clean with plenty of amenities to make it comfortable and it felt like home. The view is spectacular... the sound of the waterfall was majestic. The host was a text message away and answered all questions... we had no problems. We loved our time there and would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most wonderful stay! The kitchen was fully stocked even for a large group! Plenty of room to not feel like you are on top of each other and so close to town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is perfect location loaded with amenities. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Six adults and four children enjoyed the week at Cook Mansion. The house set us all back into another place and time and we all explored it making up stories about times past inside the house. We enjoyed every aspect, the spacious rooms, the huge working chef kitchen, the yard our very own falls! The host was wonderful and supplies for kitchen and bathrooms abundantly available. One thing we were happy with was the location . Montour Falls is small and we enjoyed being close enough to Watkins Glenn to go frequently but not in the push of people. It was a place one generally does not get to stay in and we expect a vacation all will remember.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My 4th year of staying at this same property for an annual ladies getaway. The things we love about it:amount of bedrooms and bathrooms, the large kitchen with two stoves and two dishwashers, the large open living spaces both inside and outside. Also the waterfall almost in your backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay and wonderful host. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing space to enjoy with dear friends, to cook, to laugh, to be outside on the fabulous grounds and plenty of spaces for a quiet chat or a full group meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, a ton of character, a mix of old and new.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends February getaway

We had a great time in Montour Falls with our stay at The Cook Mansion. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Cook mansion. Quiet street, just steps away from the falls. The kitchen was well equipped and the house was large enough to spread out. Beds were comfortable and had plenty of extra blankets. We definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wine weekend

Great place to accommodate 6 couples for the deck the halls wine trail weekend! Great place with tons of space to sleep cook and eat! Would do again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious house that provided us with plenty of room to share time together as well as have privacy. We loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom! The kitchen was well stocked and provided enough utensils, pots and pans to prepare a large meal. Less than 10 minutes to Watkins Glen and Seneca Lake. The house was clean and well furnished. Communication with the property manager was easy with responses usually within 30 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026