Baldwin Manor: Historic Estate, Pool & Sauna

Entire villa in Trumansburg, New York

  1. 13 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 9 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Lex Enrico
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Trumansburg, steps from Main Street

Two blocks from Main Street shops and restaurants in a walkable village

Private backyard with pool and sauna

A seasonal in-ground pool, wood-fired sauna, fire pit, and BBQ area in a private fenced yard

Spacious for groups, inside and out

Guests highlight how spacious the home feels for groups, with multiple areas to gather inside and out
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A stunning historic Italianette estate in the heart of Trumansburg, just 2 blocks from Main St and 20 mins from Ithaca. Sleeps 13 with a heated sauna, in-ground pool with slide, home gym, Breville espresso kitchen, and original art throughout — some painted by your host. The ultimate group retreat with serious character.

The space
Interior — Upstairs

This historic 1840s home, thoughtfully renovated for modern comfort, features four bedrooms upstairs, all equipped with individual mini-split systems to ensure year-round comfort—whether it’s 90° in summer or -10° in winter.
• Primary Suite
The spacious primary bedroom includes a organic mattress king bed, a working gas fireplace, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with both a soaking tub and jetted tub—a true retreat.
• Queen Bedroom (Elm Street View)
A bright, inviting room with two large windows overlooking Elm Street, set well back from the road for privacy.
• Queen Bedroom (Skylight Room)
A magical space featuring a queen bed, skylight above the bed, and views of the side yard.
• Kids / Flexible Bedroom
Includes a full-size floor bed with a high-end Avocado mattress, exceptionally comfortable for children or adults alike.

Upstairs also includes:
• An additional full bathroom
• A laundry room
• A fully equipped workout room with:
• Exercise bike
• Rowing erg
• Weight bench & kettlebells
• Roku TV and wireless headphones for streaming or workouts

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Interior — Downstairs

The downstairs level brings the home together with generous gathering spaces designed for connection, comfort, and entertaining.
• Kitchen & Dining
A fully equipped kitchen with a long bar, perfect for casual meals or conversation. Coffee lovers will feel right at home with espresso, moka pot, and drip coffee options.
Adjacent is a stunning dining table that seats up to 12, set beneath 20-foot ceilings—ideal for large meals and celebrations.
• Living Room
Spacious and inviting, the living area comfortably seats up to 14 guests with LoveSac sectionals and a LoveSac chair, plus a working gas fireplace for cozy evenings. A 65 inch TV with AppleTV.
• Office
A dedicated office space for catching up on work or quiet focus.
• Additional Sleeping Space
A functional downstairs bedroom/office includes a pull-out couch, offering flexible sleeping arrangements.

Throughout the home, you’ll find wide-plank wood floors, blending historic character with modern updates.

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Exterior

Once a beloved bed-and-breakfast and event space, this elegant property now serves as a private residence, available during the owners’ time away—and it’s well suited for memorable gatherings.
• Landscaped Yard & Patio
The expansive outdoor space includes:
• In-ground pool (open May–October)
• Wood-fired sauna
• BBQ area
• Fire pit
• Multiple seating areas
• Lawn games and space for outdoor sports
The patio and yard have hosted hundreds of guests over the years and remain ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying nature.
• Dog-Friendly Option
The yard is fully fenced if traveling with dogs (upon request).
• Parking & Access
The property spans two streets (Elm & Pease):
• On Elm Street, the home sits far back from the road with a quiet, private front yard.
• On Pease Street, there is parking for at least 8 vehicles, plus EV charging access.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the main house, driveway, backyard, sauna and pool.

Other things to note
Baldwin Manor can also be booked alongside the attached Black Walnut Apartment for even larger groups — view all our listings on our host profile or send us a message. The pool is open May–October and gets excellent sun but is not heated. The wood-fired sauna is available year-round. Doorbell cameras are located on exterior doors for security.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Trumansburg, New York, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Baldwin Manor sits just 2 blocks from Trumansburg's walkable Main Street — steps from local shops, restaurants, and cafés. Walking distance to the Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance grounds. 20 minutes from Ithaca, Cornell University, and Ithaca College. Minutes from Taughannock Falls State Park and Cayuga Lake.

Meet your host

Superhost
863 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Hobart and William Smith
My work: Mental Health Therapist, Private Practice
Hola! We’re Sho and Lex, your Superhosts! Lex is a therapist at Cornell and grew up in Ithaca. Shona went to Ithaca College for PT. Our cute son is Gordie! We both traveled extensively, lived in Spain, New Zealand and Romania. We’re both yoga instructors and healthy folk who love good food! We love hosting people, giving advice, working out and spending time on the lake. Our favorite books are Cloud Atlas, the poetry of Hafiz and Be Here Now.

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Co-hosts

  • Shona

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