We stayed for a long weekend in conjunction with Cornell's graduation. The property is very unique and fun for a group. The town of Aurora is spectacular and the drive to and from Ithaca is convenient. The check in / check out process was seamless and property was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Patti responds quickly and thoroughly. We are already trying to figure out when we can stay again.

What a great place to stay with a group! Big kitchen if you feel like cooking, large play space and the perfect location. Of course you’re staying in a vintage building so there are little quirks but nothing to limit the enjoyment. Lake right across the street. Owner and property manager both available and helpful.

Having a whole church to yourself is a very unique experience. It was a bit odd but it was also relaxing and comfortable and the kids had a great time. The beauty of the stained glass windows, flooring and ceiling details was hard to beat. If you appreciate older buildings and attention to detail, this is a great place. Minor negatives are there are a lot of stairs to get luggage in and up to the loft so we left all of our clothes downstairs. The loft doesn't have any privacy, and while I loved the windows, there was no way to open any windows up to get fresh outdoor air. The living room was very comfy as were the downstairs bedrooms, once we figured out air conditioning. There isn't much to do in Aurora but we had a nice dinner at the Inn and did a lot of exploring around the area. A nice visit overall.

Very relaxing.Beautiful accomadations.

This property is a converted church (obviously) so that comes with its quirkiness as well as charm. Very nicely remodeled but the location has its limitations. Property was clean and well maintained. There were 5 of us - two couples and a single - using 3 of 4 bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms had conveniently located bathrooms. The third did not. Only 2 baths had showers. The third had tub only. If we’d had another person in the 4th bedroom they’d be sharing an inconveniently located bath (with only a tub, no shower) with that same third bedroom. Towel racks for downstairs bath were located outside the bath - could have been more convenient. No closets in the bedrooms as they were all carved out of the former church. There were wall hooks and hangers. A/c cooling was done by individual wall units in different zones so you had to be aware of what to turn on where. Lighting situation was similar. Very dimly lit main area. Loading and unloading had challenges as you’ve got to carry everything from street level up the many steps to the front entrance. Pack light! It served its purpose (we were all in town for a reunion) and was comfortable but a bit pricey. The amenities were nice but I did not think of it as an indulgent retreat

Great location, very unique rental that keeps a lot of the church features.

Great space for entertaining guests and family from out of town. Kept our boat at Long Point for the week 5 minutes down the road for quick easy access to the lake.

Beautiful building and location. It was a disadvantage to us as it was the route 90 garage sale so traffic was slow. The tub on the bottom floor lacks a plug.

Our family, consisting of two grandparents, two parents, one teen, and two nine-year-olds, had a great time staying here. It was not only unique, but there was a pool table, lots of games, Wii, TV, and bluetooth. The Finger Lakes have many activities and places to visit and we had a great time hiking and visiting places of historic interest. We were looking for a memorable place to meet for our first gathering after COVID, and this was perfect. Criticisms? They fixed some of the previous complaints like cleanliness and outlets; the furniture is not pristine, but I would not criticize it, but for this price, they should have mowed the lawn and improved the air conditioning (set to 78, temperature read 83).

Amazing and lots of fun was had by all. House had everything you could need and Sara the tenant was very nice and helpful. Would highly recommend to all.

We had a lovely stay here! The house was interesting because of the history and it was a stone's throw from the lake and the town. Kids were excited there was a Wii to play with and adults loved the steam shower...everyone loved playing pool! The weather was not great but there were lots of games in the house so we had something to do. I would highly recommend this house.

Great stay with just a couple of minor exceptions. We stayed there in October and found the church very chilly and took a long time to heat up. Kitchen was clean and well stocked with good basic cooking utensils and tools. However, parts of the church were dusty. ]The sofa in the main common space was very old and cushions kept sliding off the frame.

Great stay with just a couple of minor exceptions. We stayed there in October and found the church very chilly and took a long time to heat up. Kitchen was clean and well stocked with good basic cooking utensils and tools. However, parts of the church were dusty. ]The sofa in the main common space was very old and cushions kept sliding off the frame.

Original experience and lovely place to spend week

We were looking for a special place to celebrate my parents’ 60th anniversary and my mom’s 82nd birthday. When I read the 5 star reviews for this property I was excited that I found the perfect place for our special family occasion. My intent here is not to leave a bad review but rather to paint an accurate picture of what people can expect so that they can make an informed decision. If we had these facts we would have looked for another property. Here is are the positives and negatives:Positives:- Patti is a very responsive host and there was excellent communication before and during our stay. Her intent is to provide a positive experience. - The property is very unique/one-of-a-kind- Great location, walk to restaurants, lake access via public doc right across the street, short drive to beautiful state park with beach and playgrounds. Negatives:- Lack of thorough cleanliness. This was a big issue since cleanliness is important at any time, but especially during COVID times and especially since we had elderly people with us. We wiped down main surfaces with disinfectant widows and cleaned the stove top prior to cooking. There was dust everywhere and you could tell that the floors in the bathrooms were not cleaned since there were cobwebs around one of the garbage cans, indicating it hasn’t been moved in a long time. The air conditioning filters were full of dirt both inside and out. I do want to note that there was a changeover of property maintenance people in the beginning of our stay, so it is possible that the old property manage dropped the ball - either way there were things that haven’t been properly maintained in some time. - Many things are due for an update - top oven not working, bottom oven working but door latch broken so door does not close, dishwasher door springs broken so door does not stay opened. Toaster, microwave, and coffee maker all on one surge protector so can only use one appliance at a time otherwise blow a fuse. Not note/warning about that, so we learned the hard way. I also didn’t see any smoke detectors, which was concerning. Property description indicated there is a washer/dryer, but there wasn’t one, so that needs to be updated. Again, Patti was responsive and tried to make our stay comfortable, so we appreciate that. I would suggest that the layout is not conducive for the very old or very young. The property is beautiful but needs some attention.

We were looking for a special place to celebrate my parents’ 60th anniversary and my mom’s 82nd birthday. When I read the 5 star reviews for this property I was excited that I found the perfect place for our special family occasion. My intent here is not to leave a bad review but rather to paint an accurate picture of what people can expect so that they can make an informed decision. If we had these facts we would have looked for another property. Here is are the positives and negatives: Positives: - Patti is a very responsive host and there was excellent communication before and during our stay. Her intent is to provide a positive experience. - The property is very unique/one-of-a-kind - Great location, walk to restaurants, lake access via public doc right across the street, short drive to beautiful state park with beach and playgrounds. Negatives: - Lack of thorough cleanliness. This was a big issue since cleanliness is important at any time, but especially during COVID times and especially since we had elderly people with us. We wiped down main surfaces with disinfectant widows and cleaned the stove top prior to cooking. There was dust everywhere and you could tell that the floors in the bathrooms were not cleaned since there were cobwebs around one of the garbage cans, indicating it hasn’t been moved in a long time. The air conditioning filters were full of dirt both inside and out. I do want to note that there was a changeover of property maintenance people in the beginning of our stay, so it is possible that the old property manage dropped the ball - either way there were things that haven’t been properly maintained in some time. - Many things are due for an update - top oven not working, bottom oven working but door latch broken so door does not close, dishwasher door springs broken so door does not stay opened. Toaster, microwave, and coffee maker all on one surge protector so can only use one appliance at a time otherwise blow a fuse. Not note/warning about that, so we learned the hard way. I also didn’t see any smoke detectors, which was concerning. Property description indicated there is a washer/dryer, but there wasn’t one, so that needs to be updated. Again, Patti was responsive and tried to make our stay comfortable, so we appreciate that. I would suggest that the layout is not conducive for the very old or very young. The property is beautiful but needs some attention.

Great property, on line pics don’t do it justice, might want to shoot new ones in better lighting. The only one negative note is the dust. Too many areas that could have been dusted and were not, for example the display bottles on the window still, the wooden molding on the stairs going to the loft... Would go back though

Great property, on line pics don’t do it justice, might want to shoot new ones in better lighting. The only one negative note is the dust. Too many areas that could have been dusted and were not, for example the display bottles on the window still, the wooden molding on the stairs going to the loft...Would go back though

Patti and Robert were both great to work with.

Unique and memorable experience!

This property was amazing! I have stayed in many other rental properties, but none like this. The space was so open and we loved all of the original church features that are so well preserved in this home. Patti is a wonderful host with great, open communication before and after our stay. I would highly recommend this location to anyone visiting Aurora.

Our family was heading back west after a family wedding in Vermont and made a one day stop at this amazing property! Everyone in the family really enjoyed our 1 night stay. We will be back!!!

Everything went smoothly. Contact with owner and caretaker was seamless. Everything was was great. When there was a minor problem it was dealt with in minutes.

Beautiful property with panache and wonderful amenities, including a large, dramatic living room space, deluxe kitchen and attractive outdoor patio with seating.

So relaxing! Great time!

Aura is a relaxing and unique property matched by an equally peaceful setting in Aurora, NY. The description provided by the property owner was very accurate and reflective of what you should expect in your stay. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat unlike any other, this is definitely your spot. If you're looking for a more "active/party" atmosphere, you should consider looking elsewhere. Aurora is a super-cute, quiet, laid-back town. For our group, it worked perfectly.

This is my second time staying at this rental and it was even better than our first stay! The house was immaculately clean and was well equipped for our family getaway. We will definitely be back!

This property was stunning, an impeccably renovated historical church... we had a family weekend and while we brought everything with us, we truly could have just walked in because the kitchen was well equipped. We spent quite a bit of time relaxing on the back patio and BBQing. WiFi worked great, as did the Apple TV. There are speakers as well, using Bluetooth we had nice background music. Bathrooms were clean, beds were comfortable. If life brings us back to Cayuga lake we’d definitely stay again

Patti's place is wonderful. Enjoyed our employee retreat.

On our girls' weekend in Aurora, we stayed at Aura and were wowed from the moment we drove up. This place is awesome - just a unique experience - the pictures do not do it justice. Patti was very responsive to every email and question I sent her. It was evident that she wanted our experience to be a good one and did everything she could to make that happen. I totally recommend this property - you will not be disappointed. I will definitely be back to Aurora and will definitely be staying at Aura!!

My bridesmaids and I stayed here the night before my wedding and my family stayed the night of the wedding. We were all in awe of the space and how beautiful it was!! Everything was great, except WiFi didn’t work so Apple TV didn’t work either. Otherwise it was a perfect stay! Thank you for sharing this wonderful space!

The experience my family had at Aura will be a very memorable for years to come. We will defintely be back when traveling in the region. The space is exactly as described and painstakingly restored. Patti was extremely responsive with all questions and once checked in we didn't need a single thing. The village of Aurora is quaint and extremely quiet once the sun goes down over the lake....keep that in mind if you need late night conveniences (you won't find them nearby). You won't regret it. Worth the cost.