Guess my opinion of Vernon was also influenced by taking home cash! In fact all that was lost at Turning Stone was won back plus more. It was great to see the same games that I normally play at Tioga. Good variety of games and the machines seemed to payout much better than our experience at Turning Stone. All of the video slots are new or updated. This casino is a clone of Tioga Downs but just smaller. Maybe it gets more active during race season but there were not many people playing slots the day we were there. It's attached to a hotel that is on the race track grounds. The facility looks more like a warehouse than a flashy gaming facility. There is not much to look at when you enter the casino grounds. Being that we live in the Southern Tier of NY I've been to their sister casino, Tioga Downs, many times. To be honest we were very disappointed with Turning Stone's casino so decided to try our luck at the much smaller 'slot' casino.

The host was great with communication and very responsive.My wife and I went to Vernon Downs Casino ironically after our stay at nearby Turning Stone. It was during the fall, so most of the attractions were closed, but we appreciated the slower pace while walking around and seeing the area. With 2 hot tubs, being outside at the same time was not an issue. There were people in other units during our stay but we barely heard them or knew they were there. We even watched windsurfing on the windy day.

The views from the 3rd floor were spectacular and made up for having to climb the stairs lol. We enjoyed using the grill on the patio and eating with a view.

The host left us dishwasher and laundry soap, both bathrooms had shampoo, conditioner and body soaps in pump-bottles in the showers, dish soap, towels for all needs, garbage bags, a spice rack, and other spices in the cupboard. The bedrooms were large, except for the room with 2 beds, but even that had enough room to maneuver. The couch was comfy, TV was great, table fit us all, and the kitchen had all the amenities we needed. The openness of the 3rd floor allowed us to be together but not on top of each other. The property was even better than we expected. Our stay in the Penthouse at Sylvan Beach was EXCELLENT!!

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