About
16 Elm Heritage Hotel is a 5 room boutique hotel providing bespoke accommodations in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. It is more than a place to rest—we are your unique waypoint for experiencing the Finger Lakes. Whether you're here for the waterfalls, wineries, or weddings, we help you create meaningful memories and celebrate life's special moments. Our dedicated staff ensures a seamless experience from booking to farewell.
Each of our guest rooms is carefully curated with deep soaking tubs, plush robes, and Egyptian cotton linens that invite you to sink in and unwind. Our common spaces—from the fireside lounge to the sun-drenched sunroom—are designed for your enjoyment and relaxation. Step outside to our gardens, where Adirondack chairs nestle among native plantings, offering a peaceful respite before you explore Trumansburg NY with a thriving Main Street, just steps from our door.
In the heart of Wine Country, we're minutes from the Cayuga and Seneca Wine Trails, the dramatic cascades of Taughannock Falls, and the shimmering waters of Cayuga Lake. Watkins Glen, Ithaca, and Cornell are all a short drive away.
Our guests typically enjoy a 2-3 night stay and fill their time with dining, hiking our many gorges and waterfalls, and sampling local wines and spirits.
Interested in hosting a a larger party, the whole house can be exclusively rented. Interested in hosting a microwedding or event? View info here >
History
16 Elm is over 100 years old, built in 1921 by the Biggs family who were prominent local goods and sundries merchants. The home was custom built to the specifications rumored to be a model of the Governor of Virginia’s home in Williamsburg. No expense was spared in its construction. Over the years it has been lived in by several different families and then eventually purchased in 2012 by a couple that had the vision to fashion it into a B&B, renovating the bedrooms and baths, gardens and grounds. Many personal touches were added and much love and effort was put into the restoration of the home. Then in its centennial year the house again changed hands and was restyled and refurbished into the luxury guest experience that it is today. Love and effort continues to be put into the property to maintain its stately structure and keystone location in the historic Village of Trumansburg.
Visiting the Area
It’s not hard to find something to do in the area. Trumansburg is a wonderful, walkable, and friendly community with a vibrant Village and Main Street.
We look forward to your stay!
