The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled

Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
5.0
Outstanding(9 Reviews)

House in Potsdam

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Welcome to our fully remodeled four-bedroom 2600 square-foot historic Scheller House. We have completely remolded (August 2022) this property in a mid-century modern theme. The Scheller House is full of its original 100 year old charm along with all the new furnishings and updates. Its extremely well constructed with roughly two foot thick hand cut Asher style sandstone walls, high ceilings and large rooms! We are located just 2 blocks from SUNY Postdam and the downtown restaurants and shops, Potsdam Hospital is just over a half mile and roughly 1 mile from Clarkson University and a block from old Snell.

We are a 5 star property by an external rating source. Send us a message if you would like to learn more about our rating.

The Scheller House is located on a 1.1 acre, double lot in downtown Potsdam. The house sits off the road with a beautiful front yard featuring the original century old front path and manicured lawn. Behind the house you will find an oversized backyard with a new large patio. The patio features a large outdoor dining table and lounge chairs. A new large fire pit/sitting area with ample room around for 10 to 12 people easily is connected short walk away. There is also a swing set located just off of the patio. This outdoor area had to be completely remodeled. We tried to save the original back patio, but it was in too much disrepair to be saved.

As with the outside of the house the inside has been fully renovated and restored to the houses’ original beauty and stature. We decorated with all new furnishings including new beds, mattresses and appliances. On the first floor you will find a fully renovated kitchen, half bathroom with a hand painted ceiling, formal dining room, beautiful living room with fireplace and a bright four-season sunroom. There are four sets of French doors located on this level that allow privacy in whatever room you choose. The new kitchen has updated walls, cabinets, lighting, flooring and high-end appliances. We have repaired and repainted every wall in the house and restored the elegant original one inch hardwood floors.

On the second floor you will find four bright and spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. Three of the rooms each have one queen bed and the fourth bedroom has a bunkbed with a trundle. The upstairs is mostly new carpet with one original hardwood bedroom floor. All of the bedrooms have multiple windows which allows for ample natural light.

Our vision with the Sheller House was to restore it to its original beauty and splendor and now maintain it this way. The house had suffered decades of neglect and we felt our mission was to bring it back to the elegant home it once was. We feel that we have completed our mission and now we will continue to keep it that way.

Free ultra high-speed Internet.
Free cable TV.

We apologize but there is no smoking or party’s in the house.


Here is the historical write up located on the Potsdam museum website. The Scheller House is one of only a few sandstone houses left standing in Potsdam.

The house at 73 Elm Street is also known as the Carl P. Scheller Home. Carl P. Scheller drew up his own blue prints for his home and then hired Frank Ditano to be the stone mason. Frank Ditano was well known as a stone mason in both this country and abroad. He and some of his sons, especially Angelo, did a lot of masonry work in Potsdam and the local area.

The sandstone was chosen by Frank Ditano; the stone apparently came from a demolished home in Hannawa Falls. Ditano selected the stone and then re-cut by hand and shaped it. The home was the only residential building built of Potsdam Sandstone during the Industrial-Era of usage of the stone (1868-1934). The house is in the Dutch Colonial Revival style and the masonry stone work is rusticated ashlar. Dutch Colonial Revival features include the gambrel roofs with curved or flared eaves along the entire length of the home, which can be seen on the Scheller home.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(9 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2024
Spent a summer week visiting family. The house is well-appointed, well-organized, comfortable and convenient to downtown. The owners take good care and have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and easy.
5.0
Nov 2023
This was our second time staying at the Scheller House and it now feels like our home away from home. The property is always clean, beautifully decorated, and fully stocked with amenities. The owners are responsive and wonderful at leaving a little something extra to welcome the guests. The location is excellent, we were in town for Clarkson family weekend and walked easily to everything. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Oct 2023
What a beautiful home! We had plenty of room and the owners seem to anticipate all our needs!
5.0
Aug 2023
Nicely decorated home is very comfortable and spacious. The location is great and the owners take good care of you!
5.0
Aug 2023
Nothing bad to say. This place was a great stay!
5.0
Jul 2023
Very clean and well kept! The entras were awesome - I highly recommend staying here for a weekend or longer trip. 10 min walk to downtown and very convenient. Great weekend with our friends!
5.0
May 2023
This home was just what we needed for graduation with two sets of grandparents, sister in laws and our own family! The home was exceptionally clean, most comfortable and the kitchen was impressive with an extensive spice collection. The kitchen was labeled and well stocked. We couldn’t have asked for more and we could think of a thing but was missing. Communication was spot on. I would recommend this home to any family entertaining or just visiting the area.
5.0
May 2023
The house and property are beautiful. Very clean and beautifully decorated. Kitchen, linens, and everything extremely well stocked including oils, spices, coffee, etc- even charcoal for the grill. Lovely arrival touches, flowers, drinks and snacks. Very comfortable beds too. Would love to stay again. Great for a lg family to stay.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Potsdam?

The average price for a rental in Potsdam is $257 per night. This rental is $412 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The Scheller House Downtown- 2600 ft.² 4 br - 1920 Historic - Fully Remodeled?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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