Mission small group

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Conesus, NY
  • Conesus Lake
    18 min drive
  • Honeoye Lake
    27 min drive
  • Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
    41 min drive
  • Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    48 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 is within 12 miles (20 km) and Honeoye Lake is within 16 miles (25 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

  • ‪Conesus Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Beachcomber - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ember Woodfire Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hemlock Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Serious Foods - ‬18 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

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

John L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We could not stay there!
It would be a good location for a horror movie.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paddock C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Step back in time
Very comfortable and private. This Mission has history, beauty and isolation A great get away place. Korey was helpful and
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer F.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mat M., Broomfield, CO

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great communication, poor cleanliness
Kory was incredibly responsive, email, text, calls, doesn't matter. Really exceptional host. My wife, son and I stayed here in July for two nights. It's a dorm type environment with a shared kitchen, private baths. It was perfect for our needs. For those traveling with young kids, here is some feedback. Showers are bad, I took 2 (of 3) cold showers. My kiddo wouldn't A lot of mouse fecal matter in kitchen, like a ton. I told Kory in the morning, it was not cleaned when I got home in the evening. It was cleaned the next day. Kory - I love sharing stuff like mustard and salt with the next guest, but please clean out the fridge and cupboard more judiciously, they are nasty. Really loud, it's an old dormitory with poor insulation. Also really poor curtains, we got up very early as a result. Lots of fun things to explore on the property and look around, but for my family something we would have enjoyed more as a couple traveling vs traveling with a young kid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gabby S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
!!! NOT AS ADVERTISED!!!
First things first the property is not well maintained we had to hit a tree limb with our car to get up the driveway. The room didn’t have sheets on the bed when we arrived and the bathroom had not been cleaned… the toilet hadn’t been flushed and there was a huge hair clump in the shower drain. Advertised as having air conditioning I would say BARELY! The room was stifling thanks to the black out curtain and no window unit. We asked for a room key to lock the door when we left and half a hour after asking the host was outside working on a SUV and set off the car alarm…. We never received a key. I did not feel safe there. “This isn’t the Taj Mahal” I get it, but basic cleanliness and safety of your guests lives and possessions IS NOT ASKING MUCH. We gathered our things and high tailed it out of there before dark.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Anne Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic
Korey was a perfect host...laid back, helpful, and congenial. It was a lovely communal feeling with the opportunity to meet the other guests and interact to your comfort level.

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Spooky property
A must! Property is beautiful and has a creep factor that I love. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Host is great at communication and really helps with accommodating your needs. If you're going to the finger lakes consider staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip
Very peaceful place. Beautiful buildings and views. Great access to both conesus and hemlock lake. Bring necessaties (i.e. toilet paper) and food and bev with you. Come with an open mind and ya might just surprise yourself. Can't wait to return with my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth T.

It’s a beautiful place from the outside…
It is truly a beautiful place, but it needs a lot of work. Don’t expect a quaint little inn. Accommodations are very rustic.. Many spaces are communal. Views from the roof are great and great for star gazing at night… overall our stay was just okay….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family wedding weekend!
My niece got married this weekend and this unique place was perfect for the family to be together!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Jennifer D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mission Uncertain
From the pictures on the site, I knew we were not booking a swanky place. I spoke with the host before booking to confirm some details and he was very kind and helpful. Upon arrival the exterior is impressive. Then you enter the space. The smell took me back to my dusty mildewed elementary school library, but not in a good way. There was actual dust and cobwebs everywhere. The room we stayed in was a nice size and had it’s own bathroom. We shared a large kitchen with another very nice family. Unfortunately, the kitchen was quite unclean. We had to wash the dishes before using them because there was dust and dead bugs. There were mouse droppings in some of the bottom cabinets (I do understand that it is an old building and most likely does have mice, I just don’t want to see their traces). In our room, the beds were soft and blankets were also soft. Our room did not have air conditioning as advertised. I also ran the hot water for about 10 minutes before it got hot and then it only lasted about 10 minutes before it was cold again. Again, we knew we were not booking a swanky place, but hot water for showers and hand washing is very important. The Grottos that I was so excited about exploring were closed - enter at your own risk because they are deemed unsafe. Very disappointing. Finally, the host has young children who spend much of there time in the room on the floor I stayed on. They are at the age where they scream and cry A LOT (like until after 10pm). They are cute and it’s not their fault. While I would not stay here again with my whole family, I would, probably, if it was just me and my husband. Rustic is not for everyone. They seem to have a greater Mission and I wish them well in their work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Elizbeth P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Interesting but not clean.
The location is really beautiful but it felt like just a small step up from camping. The room was not very clean, the sheets smelled like body odor and a man's deodorant and we spent the first night wishing we would have brought our own sheets, blankets, and towels. The shared kitchen also had an unsanitary feel to it so we aborted our plan to use it for breakfast every morning. And on the last morning as we packed up we found some else's dirty socks under the nightstand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jody K., El Paso, TX

Over promised, under delivered
In all my years of using Vrbo and Air B&B, I’ve never run across a property so woefully kept. I understood this was not going to be a luxury stay, but this was truly terrible. First, a few days before we arrived a welcome email stated wi-if was excellent. In reality, it cut out every 10 minutes. This was also the first time we were told that there were no locks on the room doors, but he had a few that he could give us a lock for. The welcome email also mentioned some wonderful neighbors to the property, but they did not welcome guests on their property and for us to observe do not trespass signs. Upon check-on when I mentioned it in jest, Korey told us we could possibly be shot if found on their land. This was as disarming as the brief tour of the parapet roof on our floor when we were told a seminarian in the 60s jumped after being harassed by fellow students. The fact that the kids walked away from a 70ft+ drop wasn’t really that reassuring. We were on the 3rd floor, and were told ahead of time, so the 3 1/2 flights of stairs were not a surprise, but challenging. The common rooms-kitchen and tv/entertainment rooms- were very nice and pleasant. Our room, however, was not. This was like a very bad hostel. Yes, it was a former dorm room, but my bed had a different bottom sheet, top sheet, and pillow case on the “pillow” that was about 1 inch high being generous. The other pillow did not have my pillow case. The cap was hastily placed being cut raggedly on one side of the room so it was 1-2 inches away from the wall on that side. Unfortunately, it was also the side where the door to the room opened and would catch on the carpet creating a hazard. The very cute bedside lamp did not have a light bulb in it. Neither did the bathroom medicine cabinet, so the only lights we had were dismal single bulb ceiling lights in the main room and bathroom. The air conditioner was working well, but that was the only outlet that was working. Two other outlets I tried to recharge my electronics were dead. Whether they had shorts or were not hooked up properly I couldn’t tell, but they were not new outlets. The toilet was new and worked fine. The medicine cabinet mentioned above had a mirror above the sink; however, it was hung so far up I could only see the top of my head, so it was useless. The shower was the size of an RV unit and not inviting. The framing for both the bathroom door and the closet door was exposed and unfinished. Not a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jill P., Cold Brook

If you know some things going in and choose to stay, you will like it
First, I commend Korey for trying to make use of this amazing property. 1. Check In - Despite knocking, calling, & emailing Korey, no one appeared for over 15 min. The car was in gear to leave when Korey whistled. He was not expecting us. (He told me later that since I booked through VRBO, he didn't get a reminder, so forget we were coming.) He asked us to take a walk while he put in the air conditioner. 2. NOT Handicap Accessible - Uneven ground outside and stairs to get to rooms (no elevators). Even the 1st floor is up 1/2 flight of stairs. 3. Cleanliness & Room - The stairwell smelled like mold. The room did not. There was no toilet paper in BR. Shower was small but clean. The towels were stained (iron water, I hope). There was no TV in the room. 5. Privacy- Kitchen & TV are shared. No instructions for TV. We never figured it out. Food in pantry & refrigerator was marked "do not eat". There was no coffee for guests. A man lived permanently on the floor. We were not initially given a key for our room. When we asked - it was a skeleton key. We never left anything in our room (which meant hauling everything up and down the stairs). 6. Grounds- Trail is nice. Chickens are fun to watch. Lots of gypsy moth caterpillars all over bldg (not Korey's fault). If you want a unique experience and can rough it a little to support someone with gumption - give Korey a hand by staying here. If your minimum expectations are Holiday Inn or Red Roof - don't book here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021