The Cottage

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Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, stereo
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
East Aurora, NY
  • Roycroft Campus
    6 min drive
  • Max & Soph's Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Buffalo-Depew Station
    22 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    28 min drive

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About the area

East Aurora

Located in East Aurora, this farm stay is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Hunter Creek County Park and Roycroft Campus. .This family-friendly farm stay is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Highmark Stadium and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Millard Fillmore House.

What's nearby

  • Explore and More Children's Museum - 7 min drive
  • Knox Farm State Park - 8 min drive
  • Highmark Stadium - 23 min drive
  • Walden Galleria Mall - 23 min drive
  • Six Flags Darien Lake - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Depew Station - 22 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Irishman Pub and Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar-Bill Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mighty Taco - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cottage

Newly restored late 19th century home with modern conveniences. 2400 sf with full kitchen, mudroom, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

All hardwood floors, no carpeting, just area rugs.

Kitchen
• Convection double oven/gas stove (gas/electric)
• Full size refrigerator with freezer
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Coffee makers and tea pot

Dining Room
• Seats 8

Living Room
• Smart 60" flat screen HDTV with internet
• 2 couches and comfortable chair
• Chess/Checkers table with 4 chairs

Rooming – Sleeps 8-10
• King bed upstairs
• 2-Queen beds 1 upstairs 1 downstairs
• 2-Twin beds upstairs adjacent to King room

Bathrooms
• 1-Full shower/tub unit on first floor
• 1-Standup Shower on second floor
• 1-1/2 bath in first floor bedroom

Extras:
• Internet (Wi-Fi)
• Central Air & Ceiling Fans
• All linens provided
• Hangers in each room
• Hairdryer
• Games
• Plenty of parking

Outdoor porches with seating
Wooded 1.5 acre lot

Nestled 5 minutes from historic Village of East Aurora. A truly "Norman Rockwell" town - home of Fisher-Price Toys, Elbert Hubbard and the Roycroft Arts and Crafts movement.

Things to do -
Distance of 5 minutes or less
20 minutes to Buffalo Bills Stadium
State park - Knox Farm
Art galleries and local artist and craftsmen
Museums - Millard Fillmore, Fisher-Price Toys, Roycroft Campus
Historic Movie theater Shopping - Vidler's 5 & 10, Made In America Store
Spas
Excellent Restaurants and Wonderful bakeries
Craft Breweries
Ice Hockey Rinks
Polo fields
Seasonal festivals, car shows, sidewalk sales

15 minutes away
Golf - Ironwood, Harvest Hill, Bob-o-Link, Elma Meadows

30 minutes away
Ski resorts down hill and cross country (Byrncliff Cross Country Ski Resort), Kissing Bridge Ski Resort
Canal Side in downtown Buffalo
Buffalo waterfront activities all year round
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo Sabres Hockey Arena
Darien Lake Theme and Waterpark
Darien Lake Concert Venue
Chestnut Ridge Park

60 minutes or less
Letchworth State Park #1 in New York State
Niagara Falls

Other
Niagara-On-The-Lake Canada
Chautauqua Lake

Within 4 miles of NYS Route 400 Expressway with direct connection to NYS Thruway Route 90.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jeni Burford

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Water park access

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Games
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside or on porches.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets are allowed on premises.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Well-behaved supervised children always welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: No more than 25 on premises.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

The Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
just wonderful!
So grateful to have such a lovely space to reconnect with family! The cottage is just fantastic and has everything you need to create memories that will be yours forever. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonny I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We loved your house. It was perfect for our family and close to the venue where my daughter got married. Thanks again. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger G., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
A great place with plenty of room and all that you need when away ran by great owners and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home
We had a great stay for a girls weekend birthday getaway. The home is beautiful as well as the whole property. She’s a great hostess!! The wedding barn is also beautiful and highly recommended. I definitely recommend this as a great place to stay. With many fun shops and good restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Family and I stayed to go see Luke Combs in concert and had a great time! We all loved the house, was very clean, very comfortable, lots of space for us to stay and communication with the homeowners was easy with quick response and really nice! There was everything that we needed and minutes to really cute shops and restaurants in town. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Clinton, CT USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Total Eclipse Weekend
The Cottage was the perfect place for my family to await the total eclipse of 2024. Opening the door, we were welcomed by charming surroundings inviting us to enjoy a carefree stay. To give you an idea of her meticulous attention to details, Jeni even had eclipse glasses set out there for us. Everything we needed and more was there, including some great coffees. The clouds moved in to cover our eclipse view but we still enjoyed every minute in this very comfortable home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Hillsboro, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Holiday
2023 was the fourth Christmas my family and I have stayed here. As always, we had a great time celebrating the holidays with our extended family in Western NY. We continue to stay at this property because it is very nice, spacious and conveniently located. It is well equipped and exceptionally clean. The hostess, Jeni, and her staff are very nice and easy to work with. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice vacation in WNY.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branden H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot. Great location.
We really enjoyed how close this house was to downtown East Aurora and how quickly we could access 400 to get downtown or to the airport. The house was great! Perfect for our party of 8. Of note, the stairs going up to second level are very steep. Not an issue for us but older guests or younger kids could struggle with those. Otherwise the house was very welcoming. Living room was very spacious and beds very comfy. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Go Bills!
We chose this property because of its location to seeing family and going to a Bills game. Great location and easy access. We did hear some of the street noise as others have mentioned but on the weekend it wasn’t too bad. Monday morning truck traffic was the heaviest; but we were up early to get on the road ourselves. Connecting to the Internet was our only hiccup - no one could access with the password info provided. We had everything else we needed for a great stay for our 8 person group!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Erin A., Clinton Townhip, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our Group
Great property, close to our event and local downtown. Set up well for our family. We really liked the upstairs bathroom set up for all of us. All supplies readily available. Struggled with the sound of the busy road. Took the country away for us. All of us (8) but our hearing impaired teen had to wear ear plugs. We now hail from the city and it was loud to sleep in the home. Feel this should be represented in the listing especially when owners are aware since they leave earplugs upstairs for guests! Also, we spent the first 24 hours without internet or TV until we finally realized the internet had been reset and the password given and left was no longer the set password. Once members of our group realized we needed the original password from the modem we were good to go. No thanks to the property manager who never replied to our inquiry on it. Coffee makers need descaling from use. Extremely slow, don’t brew proper amount and leak. Overall, a great property for a family even with our small hindrances.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Stay
Excellent home rental!! This is by far the BEST VRBO we have stayed in, and we stay in multiple a year. The pictures describe the home perfectly. Our family were all impressed. You literally need to unpack your suitcases and pick up some groceries and you are all set! Anything you need is on location and the setting is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your immaculate home with us!! 10 stars + Communication was also prefect, we look forward to visiting again. The Brooks Family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very clean and inviting cottage enough room and outdoor space for all. My family loved coming back to the cottage to relax and unwind. We will definitely stay again on our next visit to East Aurora!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hayloft “Cottage” Home
Our family of 6 stayed here quite comfortably at the end of May 2023 as part of our summer family vacation. From this “cottage”, we visited friends in Springville, NY, explored Niagara Falls, toured the Buffalo Naval & Military Park, and hiked the Devil’s Hole plus Whirlpool Rapids trails near Niagara Falls. This “cottage” is restored so part of the home has beautiful original-looking wooden floors, the doorway mouldings are wide planks, & the staircase is steep “old-school”…so there is a vague feeling of a historic cottage… And this is truly a welcoming home, as it is decorated very creatively in a cute antique-way. We enjoyed the comfortable porch & the spacious living room. The VRBO pictures do indeed tell the story of this gem of a home! It is on a main roadway and the sound of cars & trucks passing is noticeable but the owners provide earplugs, should you need! The kitchen’s fully stocked for cooking. No kitchen garbage disposal & no outdoor grill…but these we did not need. All the beds are comfortable and there are plenty of linens & towels for everyone! The upstairs bathroom is huge with separate little rooms for the toilet & the stand-up shower. Several in our family went running for exercise along the different local roads & the scenery is incredible! East Aurora is a cute town…go have the yummy handmade ice cream at Rosie’s and the wings at Bar-Bill’s! And thank you to the owners for crafting this precious gem of a home…we enjoyed our stay! :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
We came to WNY for a family event and this house was a beautiful home base for the weekend. Charming, lots of rooms with plenty of separation from one another, beautiful master bathroom, and well-appointed kitchen. The location, just outside of East Aurora on 20A, meant that great restaurants were 5 minutes away. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
The cottage worked out perfectly for a group of us traveling to Buffalo to see our beloved Bengals play the Bills. The cottage had everything we needed (and then some). As advertised. We'd stay there again, certainly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Ski Trip
I'm speaking for all of my group when we say we absolutely loved this house, it's location and our weekend was amazing. We we're taking our kids on their first ski trip (ages 3-6). We wanted something reasonable such as Kissing Bridge and a great town like East Aurora for the weekend. After a lot of research we settled on this house and we'd highly recommend it to anyone. It was 25 minutes from the ski resort, 5 minutes from town and a beautifully restored home to come back to. We will defiantly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Hillsboro, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday Vacation!
We come to East Aurora annually to visit family in the area. We have stayed at the same property for three years running because it is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and exceptionally clean. The hosts, Jeni and Jason, are very nice and easy to work with. In that regard, this year was no exception. What was exceptional was that when winter storm Elliot hit, Jeni and Jason showed up with water, blankets, candles and propane heaters to ensure we would be comfortable if the power went out. The power stayed on, but thanks to their extra effort we would have been prepared had it gone out. As always, we had a very enjoyable stay and look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

ron r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Had a great experience with my family during our stay at this location. Everything was clear and organized and super easy to check in and check out. Great location with a nice stores and restaurants close by. Would definitely look to use this property again at a future stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay
Sparkling clean and well equipped. Came with everything you could need. Very roomy and comfortable and nicely decorated. The driveway and stairs to the house were completely cleared even after receiving 5 feet of snow before our arrival! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Very nice property in a great area. Owners are very accommodating, will be coming back when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beautiful property
Stayed with 4 girlfriends for long weekend. We were in town for a special event and this gave us a chance to hang out and the house was perfect for that. Rooms are inviting - living room was very comfortable and dining room as well for casual dining. Kitchen was well stocked with anything you need to cook and serve. Outdoor porch was comfortable to sit out for drinks. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
We were very happy with this property and would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to East Aurora
Pleasant stay. 3 miles east of East Aurora, but a nice drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022