Sanctuary 1890 Apartment

This apartment is the original third floor servants quarters for our 1890 Victorian home. It features original beadboard walls and ceilings in the majority of the space, an enlarged bathroom with the original clawfoot bathtub (with shower), transom windows above two doorways, a new galley kitchen, comfortable chairs and sofa. Everyone is welcome to find sanctuary here! The kitchen is well-supplied for basic cooking and baking needs, with a full-size refrigerator, oven, electric stove and microwave. Eclectic artwork and antique and modern furniture adorn the space. The original woodwork and hardwood floors create a warm and comfortable place of respite. Access to the third floor is by staircase only, at the rear of our home. We live on the main two floors of the home, so are usually accessible when needed. We will also respect the privacy of our guests. Our home is in the Near Westside Historic District of Elmira, and is on the National Historic Register. It is a very walkable neighborhood, with restaurants, taverns, grocery, pharmacies and entertainment venues in walking distance. Acupuncture, massage, and hydrotherapy services are available directly across the street at Live Well Upstate. Yoga, Tai Chi and similar activities are also available in the neighborhood. The Chemung River is two blocks away for canoeing, kayaking or fishing. Public transportation (bus) is available. We also have Uber and Lyft drivers. Mark Twain spent many summers in Elmira, and his study and gravesite are popular places to visit! Ernie Davis grew up here and played football in our local high school. His statue is located in front of Ernie Davis Academy (School) on Hoffman Street. Other popular sights to visit are: The National Warplane Museum, Harris Hill Amusement Park, the Soaring Museum (amazing to watch gliders take off, soar, and land!), Eldridge Park, and the Arnot Art Museum.