ESTY HOUSE is located in the Washington Park area of downtown Ithaca.  Early maps show a recording of the house in 1893 sited on a half acre of land. Built as a modest two story single family home, initial residents were laborers, blacksmiths, hostlers, salesmen, carpenters, and patrolmen. During the early 1900's many Italian immigrants populated this neighborhood, with large extended families, lush gardens, grapevines, and small businesses.  For nearly sixty years one family owned 220 Esty Street, housing a dentist's practice and a family residence.

Since 2005, the current owners, Barbara Brazill and Don Ruff, have been busy restoring and renovating the house, while also planting bountiful vegetable and perennial gardens. The first floor of ESTY HOUSE is the owners' private residence, and the entire second floor is the guest apartment- a space transformed from the original four bedrooms and main bath of the house.  The upstairs flat was created with fine craftsmanship, artistic intention, and quality design, with attention to detail and an added touch of whimsy... Traveling to auctions, estate sales, and thrift shops,  the owners have gathered and crafted the eclectic furnishings, art, and treasures, to provide guests with both comfort and delight! The essential extra features include the luxurious beds, fine linens, and carefully chosen amenities.

A stay at ESTY HOUSE allows visitors the genuine comfort of home with the pleasures of a pampered guest!


ESTY HOUSE Special Features
     * Central downtown Ithaca location (walkability!)
     * Quiet residential neighborhood
     * Historic home
     * Private guest garden courtyard
     * Private house front entrance for guest apartment
     * Fully furnished apartment
     * Two bedrooms with luxurious queen beds
     * Additional twin bed in a semi-private sleeping nook
     * Eat-in kitchen equipped with sink, refrigerator, microwave,                
        toaster oven, coffeemaker (NO stove) Dishes & kitchenware
     * Full bath with double sinks  
     * Linens, towels, toiletries
     * Zoned heat/ AC
     * WiFi, ethernet, cable TV, movies, games, books
     * Maps, brochures, menus & friendly information
     * Picnic baskets, umbrellas, cozy bathrobes
     * Murals, local artwork, curious details
     * "Green" practices: commitment to earth stewardship 
     * Complimentary edibles welcome basket
            sweet & savory pastries, cereals, juices, tea, coffee,
             fresh seasonal fruit...
     * Host is a local pastry chef & textile artist
             (the "quiet" partner is a master carpenter & avid gardener)












   
The Apartment ::   ESTY HOUSE    220 Esty Street    Ithaca, New York 14850    607-272-5607    barbarabrazill@gmail.com
"This has been a delightful place for the four of us to spend some time together.  We love the coziness and flexibility here... charming details.  Hope we can come back again soon!"
    J.S. family     Dobbs Ferry, NY
"What a beautiful stay!  Wonderfully decorated, with so much to look at and discover.  You've thought of everything- delicious food, handmade soap,  flashlights by the beds, even umbrellas!  We will be back..."
     D. & A. B.     Whitesboro, NY
"We don't want to leave!  Esty House has been the perfect haven for us to gather around our homesick college freshman... the apartment itself is so beautiful & interesting that we were on a constant visual treasure hunt!  And the baked goods!  Wow!"
       A.R. & family      Hatfield, MA
"Stayed on our way to Vermont, ate at Moosewood, and watched "An Affair to Remember"... thank you for making a short stay so lovely."
     E.J.     Detroit, MI
"Wine tasting, waterfalls, hiking, fine dining... a perfect weekend getaway!  Your knowledge of the area was so helpful.  What a wonderful place! Thank you!"
     J.M.     Brooklyn, NY