The following four rental properties are the newest additions to Team VP’s rental pool:

5483 East Lake Road – Chautauqua Lake Luxury Home

4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms – sleeps 8

Treat your friends and family to a vacation they won’t soon forget on beautiful Chautauqua Lake. Constructed in 2000, this is one of the areas premier lake front properties. You’ll delight in the beautiful furnishings throughout this professionally designed 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Craftsman style house. Offers a fully equipped kitchen, glassed sunroom, family room and amazing views from the large lake side deck. Master Bedroom (king bed) with custom marble bath, fireplace, nursery, and private covered porch. Bedroom #2 (queen bed); Bedroom #3 (king bed) Bedroom #4 (queen bed). Need More Room? No Problem! Next door is another work of art, a custom built Guest House offering 1800 sq. feet. Downstairs offers kitchen w/microwave & dishwasher (no stove/oven), livingroom with french doors to lake, dining room with seating for 6, full bath w/stall shower, washer/dryer. Upstairs you’ll find 2 bedrooms (2 sets of bunks/1 queen) plus 2 built-in alcove style beds, 2 full baths, and a 20 foot glassed turret office with beautiful lake views.

9 Root 3B – Chautauqua Institution 3rd Floor Condo

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom – sleeps 4

Fantastic Chautauqua Location! A short walk to either the lake or Bestor Plaza! Bright, modern, elegantly decorated 3rd floor condo features one bedroom with a Queen bed and a murphy bed in the living room. One bathroom with tub/shower. Private porch off of living room/ kitchen area with great views, is a perfect place for your morning cup of coffee or tea! Condo also features ceiling fans, wall a/c unit, tv, and dishwasher.

46 South Lake Drive – Chautauqua Institution Lakefront Home

4 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms – sleeps 8

Great 4 bedroom lakefront home in Chautauqua Institution. Large lakeside porch offers amazing views of the lake. Full kitchen with dishwasher. Bdrm #1: twin; Bdrm #2: two twins; Bdrm #3: double w/ half bath; Bdrm #4: 2 twins w/ half bath. Sofa sleeper in parlor. Full bath on 2nd floor. Window a/c’s, washer/dryer, grill, WiFi, cable, parking for 1 car-must purchase pass from Chautauqua Institution. Click here to view slideshow.

12 Morris #3 – Chautauqua Institution 2nd Floor Condo

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom – sleeps 2

Modern 1 bedroom 1 bath condo centrally located in Chautauqua Institution. Located on the 2nd floor (1 flight of stairs-8 steps) in the Lawson Terrace building. Full kitchen, living/dining area w/ Cable TV/VCR, wireless internet. Ceiling fans throughout. Whirlpool bathtub! Covered back porch (private) w/ Adirondack rocking chairs. Sleeps 2 max! Bedroom has KING bed.

Visit Team VP’s entire list of vacation rental properties here.

For more information call a reservationist today at (800) 344-2198.

Some Members of ERA Team VP Real Estate in New Orleans

The President’s Circle is an elite group of ERA companies across the nation that rank among the Top 50 (“Gold Level”), Top 100 (“Silver Level”), or Top 200 (“Bronze Level”) in either number of residential sales completed or total amount of completed sales in the ERA network. These companies set the standard for both ERA Real Estate and the industry as a whole. ERA Team VP Real Estate was named to the Gold Level.

“This is an excellent example, for our brokers and the entire real estate industry, of what can be accomplished through innovative thinking and close attention to customers’ needs, regardless of market conditions,” said Charlie Young, president and chief executive officer, ERA Franchise Systems LLC. “Bill’s achievement is a testament to his unwavering commitment to ERA’s core values of innovation, collaboration and superior service as well as his impressive business acumen and deep knowledge of this market – all of which are invaluable assets to homebuyers and sellers in Western New York.”

Individual Associates of ERA Team VP Real Estate were honored as well. Tina Dillon and Cathy Pritchard of ERA Team VP Real Estate in Ellicottville, NY were each awarded a Leaders’ Circle designation by ERA Franchise Systems LLC. This designation recognizes the ERA network’s top producers for excellence in real estate sales.

Tina Dillon

Cathy Pritchard

To qualify for the Leaders’ Circle designation, ERA sales associates or selling-brokers must have achieved 65 total closed units or $200,000 in adjusted gross commission (AGC) in 2011.

Jane Grice and Karen Goodell of ERA Team VP Real Estate in Chautauqua, NY as well as Melanie Pritchard and Amy DeTine of ERA Team VP Real Estate in Ellicottville, NY were each awarded a Beyond Excellence designation by ERA Franchise Systems LLC. This designation also recognizes the ERA network’s top producers for excellence in real estate sales.

Jane Grice

Karen Goodell

Melanie Pritchard

Amy DeTine

To qualify for the Beyond Excellence designation, ERA sales associates or selling-brokers must have achieved 45 total closed units or $100,000 in adjusted gross commission (AGC) in 2011.

“An unparalleled commitment to service has clearly contributed to the successes of both Jane Grice and Karen Goodell and I am pleased to congratulate each of them on this impressive accomplishment,” said Charlie Young, president and chief executive officer of ERA Franchise Systems LLC.

ERA Team VP Real Estate’s Office Coordinator, Anne Walters, was also honored during the ERA International Business Conference.  Anne was named a top 3 finalist for the ERA Office Coordinator of the Year Award by ERA Franchise Systems LLC, in recognition of her local and national contributions. Bill Soffel, Broker/Owner of ERA Team VP Real Estate, nominated Anne Walters for this award because of the role she has played in the company’s success. “Anne has been with my organization since 2002, and has been instrumental in the successful coordination of our real estate sales division as we have navigated through both good and poor market conditions, through the rapid changes within the real estate industry, and most importantly, through all of the change and growth that is part and parcel to the transition from an independent company to a franchise company,” said Soffel.

Anne Walters

Since joining ERA in 2004, ERA Team VP has seen significant growth, both as a result of the agents’ use of ERA systems and tools, and through a series of mergers/acquisitions.

For more information about ERA Team VP Real Estate and the real estate market in the Southern Tier of Western New York visit www.myteamvp.com or call one of the main office locations: (716) 789-2600 Chautauqua; (716) 699-4800 Ellicottville; (585) 968-2113 Cuba.

Chautauqua, NY – An outsider might think that freeways, fax machines, and Facebook have nothing in common, but real estate agents and brokers know these innovations have played a critical role in advancing the real estate  industry since its formal beginnings in the 1800s.

ERA Team VP Real Estate, a leading real estate brokerage serving the Southern Tier of Western New York, commemorates ERA Real Estate’s 40^th Anniversary, by taking the time to share a list of what ERA Real Estate identified as the Top 40 innovations in real estate history. The global franchisor believes these innovations helped to shape today’s real estate industry and will continue to influence the industry for decades to come. Click here to view a slide show of the full list, which is detailed below.

“In order to keep pace with today’s dynamic real estate market, an embrace of innovation is critical,” said Bill Soffel, Broker/Owner of ERA Team VP Real Estate. “Having ERA’s tools and resources at our fingertips helps ERA Team VP stand out among the competition. As part of the ERA^® community, we look forward to championing future innovations in our industry.”

ERA Real Estate, an innovator in its own right, was the first real estate franchise to use the fax machine to transmit listings across the country, the first to expand internationally and the first to post listings online.

According to ERA Real Estate, the Top 40 Innovations in Real Estate History are, chronologically:

1. 1863 – The London Underground, the first subway, opens. Built as a way to reduce traffic congestion in the city, people now don’t need to live in walking distance of their jobs, offering expanded choices in where to live. Today, proximity to a train station can increase a home’s value in many markets.
2. 1880s – The Multiple Listing Service finds its origins in this decade. The concept upon which it is based – help me sell my listing and I’ll help you sell yours – serves to unify and connect real estate brokers as a group of professionals.
3. 1889 – The first Land Run took place, providing hearty, would-be land owners with an opportunity to claim unassigned lands in the United States, primarily in Oklahoma.  Under the provisions of the Homestead Act of 1862, a legal settler could claim 160 acres of public land, and those who lived on and improved the claim for five years could receive title, paving the way to the economic prosperity long-associated with owning land.
4. 1890 – The first automatic electric fire alarm was invented in 1890, but it was not until 1969 that the first battery operated smoke detectors came to market.
5. 1908 – What would later become The National Association of Realtors® is founded as the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges with the purpose of uniting real estate brokers to represent the combined interests of the profession.
6. 1921 – The Federal Highway Act is passed, allowing the Bureau of Public Roads to create paved two-lane interstate highways. Originally intended to provide citizens with evacuation routes from the cities, the 41,000-mile network contributed to city sprawl and the rise of the suburbs as commerce moved from city centers to further afield.
7. 1927 – The electric overhead garage door opener is invented, giving the growing number of car owners an easier way to protect their new investment and adding another must-have amenity to the dream home.
8. 1929 – More than 25 years after the invention of modern air-conditioning, the first self-contained room cooler for homes hits the market. Two years later, central air conditioning becomes available, but it would be another 20 years before mass-produced, low-cost window air conditioning units were available to the public.
9. 1931— James Truslow Adams coined the term “The American Dream” in his book “The Epic of America,” which described the belief that one’s abilities and hard work, not birthright, paved the way for opportunity and success.  Over the years the belief has expanded to include the ability to own a home, because of the related economic advantages that can lead to prosperity.
10. 1934 – The National Housing Act is passed to spur homeownership during the Great Depression and is considered by many to be the foundation of the mortgage and homebuilding industries. From this act comes the Federal Housing Administration and the now-defunct Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
11. 1950 – The first year that more people lived in the suburbs than in the cities, influenced by the development of the skyscraper and sharp inflation of downtown real estate prices.
12. 1954 – The first age-restricted community is established in Youngtown, Ariz. Retirement communities soon gain popularity in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.
13. 1960 – The first condominium is constructed in Salt Lake City, Utah, creating a new housing option for consumers.
14. 1968 – The Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) is enacted, outlawing refusal to sell or rent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, providing for the first time actionable recourse for victims of discrimination. Complaints can be filed through a variety of channels including nonprofit fair-housing agencies, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Justice and state and local agencies.
15. 1969 – The television show “That Girl” starring Marlo Thomas as an independent, single woman living in New York City ends its five-year run.  The sitcom signaled the changing role of women in the era of feminism, which influenced the 1974 amendment of the Fair Housing Act that prohibits lending discrimination based on gender. This watershed development, coupled with the rising ranks of women in the workforce, allows women to independently purchase a home using a mortgage, ultimately creating a significant market niche currently representing 20% of all homebuyers.
16. 1969 – Battery-operated smoke detectors came to market, saving countless lives. TIME magazine named the smoke detector to its “All-Time 100 Gadgets” list in October 2011.
17. 1972 – ERA Real Estate opens its doors for business and becomes the first real estate franchise system to use the fax machine to transmit listings across the country.
18. 1974 – The Good Faith Estimate is introduced as part of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, which eliminated kickbacks that inflated the prices of mortgages. Provided by a mortgage or loan company, the good faith estimate includes a list of the fees and costs associated with a home loan, which cannot change by more than 10%.
19. 1975 – NordicTrack is founded, setting the stage for the increasing popularity of the home gym.
20. 1976 – The construction of mobile homes became regulated with the passage of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act. Since the 1920s, mobile homes had served as an inexpensive housing option that also provided great mobility during the Great Depression, allowing families to follow jobs. However, as they gained popularity and became more widely produced, many mobile homes were often poorly constructed, causing harm to their owners.  In addition to ensuring safety, the act also recognized mobile homes, now often referred to as modular or manufactured homes, as low-income housing, and made government backed loans available for mobile home buyers.
21. 1978 – Home Depot is founded in Marietta, Ga. helping homeowners’ successfully complete do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
22. 1979 – Government-sponsored telecommuting gains popularity during the OPEC oil embargo of the late 1970s and later gathers momentum in the private sector with the introduction of the personal computer and then the Internet, paving the way for the necessity of today’s home office.
23. 1980 – Downtown revitalization takes hold across America’s cities, following a period of long urban decline sparked by the popularity of the automobile and the shift of commercial centers to the suburbs. Community Development Corporations (CDCs) are formed to revitalize cities to their former selves.
24. In 1981 – ERA Real Estate became the first franchise network to expand outside of North American with the affiliation of ERA Japan.  Today, ERA Real Estate’s worldwide presence has expanded into 34 countries outside of the United States.
25. 1982 – The Garn–St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 deregulated savings and loan associations and allowed banks to provide adjustable-rate mortgage loans.
26. 1982 – The personal computer begins to catch on with consumers – TIME Magazine names the computer the Machine of the Year.
27. 1983 – The first commercially available mobile phone is introduced, evolving into today’s smartphone, providing real estate agents an increased ability to be connected with clients and work from almost anywhere.
28. 1984 – Canon debuts a prototype of the Canon RC-701 analog digital camera at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, paving the way for easy, inexpensive listings photos to increase marketing appeal.
29. 1986 – The Tax Reform Act eliminates the broad deduction of interest on personal loans and creates a tax deduction for mortgage interest to encourage home ownership.
30. 1990 – The World Wide Web is introduced.
31. 1990 – Assisted Living Facilities as they exist today emerged in the 90s, creating an entirely new client niche for the real estate industry.
32. 1994 –  ERA Real Estate becomes the first national real estate franchisor to post listings online with HomesAndLand.com giving house hunters a way to search homes with the touch of a finger.  A year later, ERAOnline.com is launched as an online listing and marketing platform.
33. 1998 – The U.S. Green Building Council is launched and develops the internationally recognized LEED green building certification system. Demand has increased in recent years for environmentally-friendly homes. Sellers may soon advertise green features the same way they highlight bathrooms, bedrooms and available parking.
34. 2000 – Paperless transactions begin to overtake paper ones. What started with the simple act of directly depositing a paycheck into a bank account has evolved into completely online transaction management for real estate.
35. 2004 – Facebook is launched. While it originally appeals to a college audience, the platform soon expands and becomes a major avenue for building business relationships between Realtors and consumers.
36. 2004 – “Man Cave” hits the urban dictionary, solidifying the popularity of homes with specific space/areas for men to “do their thing.”
37. 2005 – YouTube is invented and while many deem it only an avenue for watching the more than 100,000 cat videos that exist on the site, the channel is also a valuable tool for businesses looking to share their story online.
38. 2005 – The first Smart Grid is completed in Italy, shaping the sustainable future of electricity. Consumers are able to purchase smart thermostats and appliances and even control lights from their mobile phone or tablet.
39. 2008 – When the world’s first commercial spaceline launched in 2008, Virgin Galactic’s bold offering brought us one step closer to space colonization.
40. 2011 – Three years after the launch of the iPhone App Store, which currently houses a half million apps, Augmented Reality Apps are common on handheld devices, changing the way buyers visualize potential homes.

About ERA Real Estate
ERA Real Estate is an innovative franchising leader in the residential real estate industry with 40 years experience in developing consumer-oriented products and services. The ERA^® network includes approximately 30,000 brokers and sales associates and approximately 2,400 offices throughout the United States and 34 countries and territories. Each office is independently owned and operated. ERA Real Estate is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. ERA Real Estate information is available at: ERA.com.

Chautauqua Institution’s Week 9 theme is “The President’s Club”.  According to Chautauqua Institution, Week 9 will address the following, “With the U.S. presidency a singular position that only those who have occupied the White House can understand, relationships between current and former presidents cross political boundaries. How do they relate to each other? Where are the boundaries? What role do families play in the presidency? In a week that takes its title from a new book by Time’s Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy, we’ll examine historic relationships between the president and former presidents and their families.”

The following list of Chautauqua Institution Vacation Rental Properties are being offered as part of Team VP Vacation Properties’ “Week 9 Rental Promotion”:

Rent any of these great Chautauqua Institution Properties for Week 9 and save 10% off the Rental Rate plus stay an extra night for FREE!

		Arcade 34 1 bedroom, 1 bath sleeps: 4 Lakeside Location in Chautauqua Institution, just off of Miller Park! Promotional Rate: $1215.88
		15 Ames #5 1 bedroom, 1 bath sleeps: 2 Beautifully appointed 3rd floor condo, completely renovated in 2006 Promotional Rate: $1238.13
		St. Elmo # 407 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths sleeps: 6 St. Elmo condo with central AC and porch off of living room, overlooking Ames Promotional Rate: $1793.25
		Glen Park C4 2 bedrooms, 2 baths sleeps: 6 2nd floor, centrally located condo, just off of Bestor Plaza. Nice porch facing the Plaza Promotional Rate: $1871.62
		Pines 2 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths sleeps: 7 Modern tri-level condo at the North end of Chautauqua Institution. Central AC Promotional Rate: $2171.25
		Pines 25 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths sleeps: 6 Modern tri-level condo at the North end of Chautauqua Institution. Central AC Promotional Rate: $2171.25
		34 A Forest 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths sleeps: 6 Centrally located w/ shared front porch & patio. Finished basement w/ washer/dryer Promotional Rate: $2292.63
		28 Morris 4 bedrooms, 2 baths sleeps: 6 “The Breezeway” Classic Chautauqua Cottage. 1 block to the Lake and Bestor Plaza Promotional Rate: $2419.76
		Gatehouse Commons #3 3 bedrooms + loft, 3 baths sleeps: 9 Large, modern North end townhome. Deck with gas grill. Central AC. Bright & sunny! Promotional Rate: $2981.00
		87 Harper 3 bedrooms, 2 baths sleeps: 6 Great North End Chautauqua Institution home with 1950s decor. Full kitchen, central AC Promotional Rate: $1974.13
		39 Scott 5 bedrooms, 4 baths sleeps: 10 “The Samurai House” Classic Chautauqua home. Central location. 3 levels! Promotional Rate: $3256.38
		28 Foster 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths sleeps: 14 Large home, centrally located in Chautauqua Institution. 2 porches & deck. 2 kitchens Promotional Rate: $4016.13
		47 Foster 7 bedrooms, 3 baths sleeps: 15 South end Chautauqua Institution home. Central AC on 1st 2 floors. Private front porch Promotional Rate: $4066.13
For more information about any of these properties, or Team VP Vacation Properties Rental program, call 800.344.2198 OR 716.789.9298 to speak with a reservationist

Christy Wiser has been an assistant to Tina Dillon (Licensed Salesperson with ERA Team VP and a top producer in Ellicottville) for over 3 years, which gives her a strong foundation to begin building her own business in real estate.  Now that Christy is a fully licensed Real Estate Salesperson with ERA Team VP she will continue to work as a team with Tina Dillon.

Christy Wiser

Wendy O’Neil joins ERA Team VP with over 20 years of experience in residential, recreational and commercial real estate experience in the Ellicottville, Salamanca and Cattaraugus County areas.  She has consistently proven to be a top Realtor in the Ellicottville Area Real Estate market.

Wendy O'Neil

“In today’s market, growth is the only option, and attracting top talent is a surefire way to achieve that goal,” said Bill Soffel, Broker/Owner of ERA Team VP Real Estate.  “Unwavering commitment to clients has been critical to the success of both Christy and Wendy, and ERA Team VP’s culture of collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing combined with our reputation for superior service will not only enhance their careers, it will enhance the experience of their clients as well,” said Soffel. “We are thrilled to have professionals of Christy and Wendy’s caliber join our firm.”

As part of ERA Team VP Real Estate, both Christy Wiser and Wendy O’Neil will be able to offer homebuyers and sellers a wide variety of innovative and market-relevant products and services, such as the ERA^® Sellers Security^® Plan and the ERA^® Gold Star Property program, as well as robust online marketing programs, extensive listings distribution partners, and related services including mortgage, title and home warranty.

For more information about ERA Team VP Real Estate and the real estate market in the Southern Tier of Western New York visit www.myteamvp.com or call one of the main office locations: (716) 699-4800 Ellicottville; (716) 789-2600 Chautauqua; (585) 968-2113 Cuba.

ERA Team VP Real Estate & Vacation Rentals participated in the downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade on Friday December 2nd, dressed as “Homes for the Holidays”. Hosted by the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation and sponsored by the Resource Center, it was a great way to kick off the holiday season with local businesses and support our local community!

ERA Team VP's Happy Drivers!

Homes & Presents ready for the parade!

Lots of local businesses and organizations participated in the parade and it was great to see all the wonderful floats and costumes everyone had designed.  The theme of this year’s parade was “I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Parade of the Wooden Soldiers”.  Ashley Anderson, special events coordinator for the DJDC said, “With 2011 being the 10 year anniversary for 9/11, DJDC thought it would be a great time to honor all Military persons past and present.”

ERA Team VP was proud to take part in this fun event!  The “Team” danced through the parade dressed as houses and presents, followed by the ERA moving truck – to remind everyone “If you buy or sell with ERA Team VP, you can use our truck for free!”

ERA Team VP Real Estate president/CEO William Soffel is now a member of the National Board of Trustees of The ALS Association. He joined in the fight against ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, due to his paternal grandmother Anna Jane Soffel’s battle with the disease for three years.

”I’ve seen firsthand how devastating this disease is for the patient and the family,” Soffel said of his personal experiences.

ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative muscular; people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease usually have a survival rate of two to five years from their diagnoses.

In 2010, the ALS Association appointed Soffel to the board and he founded a charity golf tournament named ”Agents of Hope,” which raised $15,000 to increase awareness about Lou Gehrig’s Disease and funds for research and patient services. He was formally elected to the board at The Association’s annual leadership summit in January 2011.

As a national trustee, Soffel looks forward to having the opportunity to participate in the efforts to help find a cure for ALS, and he is excited to follow in his father Andy Soffel’s footsteps, who served as a national trustee in the late 1980s to the early 1990s.

Soffel has worked at ERA Team VP Real Estate for 20 years. The Chautauqua, New York, based firm specializes in resort and residential real estate sales, management and development. In 2010, Soffel’s business was a finalist for the Gene Francis Award as a Top Five ERA Company on a national level.

A graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Soffel received his B.S. in business and marketing. He lives in Bemus Point, New York, with his wife Kari and their five children.

In addition to serving on The Association’s National Board of Trustees, Soffel serves on the boards of the Jamestown YMCA, Jamestown Business College and the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County.

For more information about The ALS Association, visit our www.alsa.org or call 800-782-4747.

Miller Bell Tower - Chautauqua Institution

Take an Educational Vacation in Beautiful Western New York State! Chautauqua Institution allows us to experience Performing Arts, Religion, Education and Recreation in the scenic and tranquil setting of Chautauqua Lake.

Team VP – Vacation Properties would like to let you know that Chautauqua Institution is offering 1 full week dedicated to Global Health and Development as Foreign Policy: Week 1 of Chautauqua’s 2011 Season: June 25 – July 2.

Lecturers will discuss topics such as:

• “What is, and what should be, the relationship of U.S. government and private foundation investments toward improving the wellness of global citizens, to U.S. foreign policy?”
• “How do we decide where to spend valuable resources?”
• “What other factors affect global health, well being and economic development?”

Experts in this field will be giving lectures throughout the week, including:

• Paul Farmer, founder, Partners in Health
• John Hamre, President/CEO, Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Helene Gayle, President/CEO, CARE USA
• Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Foreign Correspondent, NPR

If you’re interested in visiting Chautauqua Institution during Week 1, dedicated to Global Health and Development as Foreign Policy, we have many accommodations for rent on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Fully equipped and furnished Chautauqua cottages, condos and townhomes are available to suit your needs and make your Chautauqua Experience one to remember! For availability and the option to book online, visit http://bookings.eravp.com

To contact a reservationist and plan your Chautauqua Vacation, call (800) 344-2198 or email rentals@vacationpro.com

As an added bonus, popular entertainment for Week 1 at Chautauqua will include: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers “An Evening of Bluegrass and Banjo” and more!

Find out more about Chautauqua Institution and the details of Week 1 here.

In honor of the Royal Wedding (occurring in just 1 week) all of us at Team VP – Vacation Properties have compiled a list of great get-a-way ideas fit for Royalty!  Are you within driving distance of Chautauqua Lake, New York or Ellicottville, New York?  If you are looking for a nice weekend retreat, a week long get-a-way or a month long vacation, we are very easy to find!

Ellicottville, NY: 1 hour South of Buffalo, NY; 3.5 hours from Pittsburgh, PA; 3 hours from Cleveland, OH; 2.5 hours from Toronto, Canada
Chautauqua Lake, NY: 1.5 hours South of Buffalo, NY; 2.5-3 hours from Pittsburgh, PA; 3 hours from Cleveland, OH; 3 hours from Toronto, Canada

85 Stoessel, Chautauqua Institution – 4 BR + loft, 4.5 BA – sleeps 10

2932 sq. ft. home at the North end of Chautauqua Institution – This home offers an open floor plan with lots of living space in 3 levels. Full kitchen, large dining area open to living area with gas fireplace all on main level. Nice porches, central A/C , washer/dryer & 3 parking spaces. **Rents SAT-SAT** Click here for more info, or to book online!

Willowtree Point #9 – 3 BR, 2 BA – sleeps 8

Located just 1 mile from the Chautauqua Institution, on Route 394. RENTS YEAR ROUND! Terrific ground floor lakefront condo with 3 bedrooms/2 baths, central a/c, washer/dryer, deck/patio with a gas grill, cable tv/vcr/dvd (with movies!) Sleeps 8 max BD#1-King with bath, BD#2-2 twins, BD#3-2 TW bunks. HEATED swimming pool at the complex. No dock space included. Arrangements for boat dockage can be made next doorfor an additional fee. **Rents SAT-SAT** Click here for more info, or to book online!

Ellicottville Escape – 4 BR, 2 BA – sleeps 10

Enrich yourself while nestled in the charming setting of the Ellicottville Escape. Whether it’s healing your inner spirit or challenging your outer soul, this place is it!! Discover the enchanting care free charm of a special place where stress and worry have no lodging. This once upon a time barn, has been cleverly converted to a luscious rustic escape with all the cozy modern amenities to quench anyone’s comfort needs. Encircling this escape, are the breathtaking views of nature’s spectacular frontier. Whether it’s the summer fragrances …or the intense vivid fall foliage …or maybe the inner warmth that you feel, snuggled next to a glowing fire… Your visit here is definitely time will spent. Click here for more info, or to book online!