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Smart TV, stereo
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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East Aurora, NY
  • Explore and More Children's Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Roycroft Campus
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Knox Farm State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

East Aurora

This farm stay places you within a 10-minute drive of Hunter Creek County Park and Roycroft Campus. Guestrooms at this farm stay include kitchens, patios, and dining areas.
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What's nearby

  • Explore and More Children's Museum - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Roycroft Campus - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Knox Farm State Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Highmark Stadium - 25 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Six Flags Darien Lake - 29 min drive - 21.0 miles

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
  • ‪Bar-Bill Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mighty Taco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Deli - ‬6 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
Just 5 minutes from the Village of East Aurora.
All hardwood floors, carpeting on stairs, 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.
Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms.

Property manager

Jeni Burford

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: No pets are allowed on premises.

Children and extra beds

  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this farm stay?

This farm stay is located in East Aurora, close to Knox Farm State Park, Explore and More Children's Museum, and Roycroft Campus. You'll also find Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum and East Aurora Farmers Market within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the farm stay.

Is this farm stay next to a casino?

No, this farm stay is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this farm stay?

No, there is no indoor pool at this farm stay.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Cottage?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic farm stay include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does The Cottage have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this farm stay.

Does this farm stay provide breakfast?

No, this farm stay doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this farm stay allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this farm stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Cottage?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this farm stay.

How far is the airport from this farm stay?

The closest major airport to this farm stay is Buffalo Niagara Intl. Airport (BUF), which is 19.3 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Cottage?

Yes, every accommodation at The Cottage comes with a deck.

The Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding stay

Enjoyed our stay! The home worked out perfectly for the girls to get ready for the wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage

Great location. Very comfortable place to stay and my wife loved the green house across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

This was a wonderful stay for us! The house was lovely and for our family of 6 perfectly with room to spare! We especially liked the cute shabby chic touches, including a bathroom closet filled with toiletries. So sweet to think of these extra amenities! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Hillsboro, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Stay in East Aurora

My family and I have been staying at The Cottage on Big Tree Road for Christmas since 2019. The property is very comfortable, roomy, nicely decorated and exceptionally clean. Everything is well maintained, and every year we notice a few improvements. The owners, Jeni and Jason, are very pleasant, helpful and easy to work with. I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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 traveler

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