Historic Skylight Studio - 1 Bedroom Apartment | Apartment in Geneva
1 Bedroom Apartment in Geneva
The historic "Skylight Studio", one bedroom apartment located in downtown Geneva, New York. This recently renovated 3rd floor space was once a photography studio at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century which was the home to J.E. Hale who photographed famous suffragist leaders including Susan B. Anthony. The space was featured internationally in 2021 when a secret hidden attic was discovered which housed photographs and equipment belonging to J.E. Hale.
The space
The Skylight Studio is located on the 3rd floor (top floor) with views of Seneca Street, Geneva and Seneca Lake. The space features one large bedroom with original wood floors (refinished), a queen size bed with 2 night stands and a 5 drawer dresser. There is a closet for storage and clothing as well in the bedroom, complete with bookshelf and smart TV.
The main room has a large kitchen with an island with Trillium countertops, there are two stools underneath the island for seating. The kitchen features a Keurig coffee machine, is fully stocked with with cooking equipment, utensils, spices and oils for cooking. There is a 4 seat dining room table for eating or working on your laptop, and a storage dresser with games, cards, candles and other guest amenities. The seating area has a smart TV with a moveable mount so you can watch the TV from anywhere in the space. There are two reclining chairs in the space.
The bathroom is large with a stand up shower and guests are provided bathroom essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, a first aid kit, cleaning supplies, and more.
There is a door which leads out to the rooftop overlooking Seneca Lake to the left and the famous Geneva Row Houses to the right. The rooftop is secured with a railing and there is a fire escape ladder accessible through a gate in the railing. Guests can enjoy the rooftop area and patio seats are available.
The entire space is recently remodeled and features original stone walls exposed, original wood flooring (partial), and the original wood banister.
This space was a Skylight Photography Studio from approximately the 1880's through the early 1900's, and was occupied at one time by J.E. Hale who photographed famed suffragist leaders including Susan B. Anthony. J.E. Hale took the photograph which was her official photo in the Library of Congress. In 2021, the new owner of the building discovered a hidden attic that had not been known to previous owners and uncovered a treasure trove of photography materials, cameras, photographs and an original print of the famed Susan B. Anthony photograph that personally belonged to J.E. Hale. The story made international headlines and information about the find is displayed in the space. You can read more about the historic find online.
Located in downtown Geneva, New York, the space is across the street from Seneca Lake, on Seneca Street directly in the heart of the city. Walk out the door and cross the street to Linden Street for food, drinks and entertainment or walk over to Exchange Street for more food, restaurants and shops. Walking distance to almost everything Geneva has to offer in the heart of Wine Country. Schedule a wine tour around the lake or go to the lakefront park and enjoy everything the community has to offer.
We look forward to having you at the Skylight Studio!
Guest access
The space is the 3rd floor of the building. Guest access is through a private door affronting Seneca Street. Coded access, code will be given prior to arrival. Two flights of stairs to the 3rd floor Skylight Studio.
Historic Skylight Studio - 1 Bedroom Apartment is located in Geneva. Historic Skylight Studio - 1 Bedroom Apartment provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, among other amenities. This Apartment features Air Conditioner, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Historic Skylight Studio - 1 Bedroom Apartment has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Geneva has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Geneva, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Shampoo
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Toilet paper
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Hair dryer
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Towels provided
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Soap
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1 bathroom
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Bed sheets provided
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1 bedroom
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Dining table
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Living room
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Dining room
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Refrigerator
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Toaster
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Kitchen island
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Spices
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Oven
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Microwave
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Coffee grinder
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Stovetop
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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No elevators
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Stair-free path to entrance
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Handrails in stairways
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Visual alarms in hallways
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Handrails in hallways
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Smoke-free property
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Books
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Smart TV
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Games
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Vegan dining options
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At least 80% of food locally-sourced
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Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
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Recycling
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Patio
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Deadbolt lock
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First aid kit
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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