Mission small group

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Mission small group

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Overview of Mission small group

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Conesus, NY
  • Popular LocationConesus Lake18 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoneoye Lake27 min drive
  • Popular LocationState University of New York-Geneseo29 min drive
  • AirportRochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)47 min drive

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About the area

Conesus

In Conesus .Stay at this Conesus castle and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Conesus Lake and Strong Memorial Hospital. Deer Run Winery and Trident Marine are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Conesus Lake - 18 min drive
  • Honeoye Lake - 27 min drive
  • State University of New York-Geneseo - 29 min drive
  • Letchworth State Park - 38 min drive
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Beachcomber - 19 min drive
  • Conesus Inn - 20 min drive
  • Ember Woodfire Grill - 16 min drive
  • Serious Foods - 18 min drive
  • Twisters - 16 min drive

About this property

Mission small group

Located on Mission Rd in Conesus NY, the old St. Michael's Mission is a retired seminary built by and for the Catholic church between 1925 and 1959. During it's peak the school graduated around 400 students annually, and so you can imagine this as a large facility that has more history than can be shared in a few short sentences.

On the property is a separate home which was originally built in 1940 as a convent and we have been operating this as a guest home since summer 2015, and with great success. (see our other listing ID: 728771) We have now opened the main mission building spaces in an effort to save these facilities from the ravages of time. This property, inside and out, is just too spectacular to not be enjoyed to the fullest. Your stay here will directly benefit these premises and what we are doing here is a bit unprecedented. Won't you join us for a stay and see what strikes you here in this most unique place?

If it appears the dates you desire are booked, do not despair, we can most likely accommodate you. Due to the limitations of the booking and home sharing platforms and listing individual rooms in a large facility we are able to create a new listing for you to place your reservation. Please send us your request for dates and we'd be most glad to accommodate everything from solo adventurers to touring groups.

We are sharing private rooms within the facility and until reservation systems are perfected on a room by room basis we are in a sense playing luck of the draw on a first come first serve basis and sharing the space based on group size and desires, not by rooms, and we can accommodate groups of large sizes. Aside from having your private quarters with full bath, shared spaces typically will include a large eat in kitchen with large attached dining spaces for groups, no cost self serve laundry equipment included, a beautiful chapel, and a small library, We also give tours of the facility where you can see what we are working on as well as learn first hand of the history of St. Michael's Mission.

As your host, I reside on the property and am on site daily and love to interact with my guests, give tours of the facilities, talk about the history, and show you where to hike. I also know when it's time to take a hike myself while our guests enjoy their private experiences. There are additional caretakers on site to help you with any needs or questions you may have.

Within walking distance is O' Neh Dah and Eagle Crest vineyards which was once part of the mission estate and their endeavors wherein sacramental wines were produced for churches coast to coast and beyond. Though the winery is a separate and private entity today they still make these wonderful wines.

There is plenty of parking on the property, some covered spaces as well. There is a taxi service or two in the area but little to nothing in the way of public transit like buses or trains etc. Travelers would ideally have their own means of transport, though we are available for airport pickups and may loan vehicles and/or drivers in certain situations. Whatever the case may be, we want our guests to feel at home here as this is a very unique place in the world, a sanctuary, like no other. What will your story and experience be here at the mission?

Property manager

Korey Buzzell

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please inquire about specific pets and policies.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 94
Note from host: All events, and extra invitees must be preapproved
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 94. Note from host: All events, and extra invitees must be preapproved For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Mission Small Group Hotel Conesus
Mission Small Group Conesus
The Mission Small Group Conesus
The Mission Small Group Guesthouse
The Mission Small Group Guesthouse Conesus

Mission small group Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon Weekend
We had a wonderful weekend there. We wished it was a longer stay but that’s okay, we plan on going back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not just a room for the night
This place was a whole experience. Korey the care taker was friendly, responsive and quick. He was very knowledgeable. We also had a communal kitchen and den where we found some games to play. The only negative was there were rowdy people staying there and the place echoes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue E., Central Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Will Stay Again
The Mission is clean, comfortable, affordable and very interesting. The other guests were fun to engage with and Kory couldn’t be easier to work with. We needed a dog friendly place to stay and this place was just as welcoming to our dog as to us. We didn’t get a chance to explore all the Mission has to offer but we plan to be back to the area and we will certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

BETTY W.

Group stay at the Mission
This property suited the needs of our group of 5 adults. Check-in and communication with the host was satisfactory. The property certainly has unique characteristics. Lots of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden treasure
This is such a cool and unique place I am grateful I found it. It's in a gorgeous location with hiking right across the street that leads to beautiful hemlock lake. The building is full of character and history. The room I stayed in was airy and spacious and clean and the private bathroom was perfectly good with everything I need. It was nice to sit in the communal kitchen and chat with friendly people who stay there. Korey is very nice and helpful. His welcome email has all the pertinent information so make sure to read it all. it's slightly "rustic" I guess as in it's not a bed and breakfast, but I find it perfectly comfortable, and what it lacks in frills or luxury it more than makes up for in a sense of calm, wonder, mystery, and community. There may be some gap with VRBO booking because I didn't receive the welcome email ahead of the trip but I got there early and ran into him so was all set from that. So I would just recommend getting in touch with Korey before the trip if you didn't receive an email.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Love this property! Such a great place to stay. We were here for 4 nights for our 10th wedding anniversary. We will definitely be back with friends. Very unique and memorable place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting experience
Enjoyed history of mission. Liked communal kitchen setup. Lots of potential for this site
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cady S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fascinating buildings & history
We enjoyed the spacious rooms, speculated about the history of the buildings and rooms, and did not have time to explore more. The stairs were a challenge with luggage, but my physically adept sister was able to handle them easily. Thank you to Korey for his hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Edward C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Disappointing
I am 86 years old with disability. We waited a full 30 minutes after the 4 PM check-in. for anyone to let us in..Then I got a 3rd floor room, without a key, and no light in the bedroom. I called for assistance; was promised help; received none!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022