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A kitchen with a double sink, stainless steel faucet, and a soap dispenser. There are hanging lights, a shelf with a 'Smile' sign, and a wall with framed pictures and a chalkboard. - The Cottage (East Aurora)
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The Cottage welcomes visitors to a restored late 19th-century home combining rural charm with modern comforts. Enjoy a full kitchen with convection oven and coffee makers, a cozy living room with smart HDTV, and inviting outdoor porches.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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 lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside or on porches.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Out of the ordinary cleaning after check out will be deducted from security deposit.
Evidence of smoking inside or on the porches will forfeit your full damage deposit.

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.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No more than 25 on premises.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside or on porches.

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.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in East Aurora, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Millard Fillmore House and Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Explore and More Children's Museum and Bob-O-Link Golf Club. Marilla Country Store and Made In America Store are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our East Aurora travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A forest path surrounded by tall trees with dense green foliage.
    Knox Farm State Park
    8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Hunter Creek County Park
    6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Roycroft Campus
    7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Explore and More Children's Museum
    7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • East Aurora Farmers Market
    8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Main And Hamlin
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Main And Hamlin
    7 min drive
  • Jersey Mike’s
    8 min drive
  • Rooftop at Blue Eyed
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Roycroft Campus, Millard Fillmore House and Explore and More Children's Museum. Elbert Hubbard Roycroft Museum and Hunter Creek County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
very clean & comfortable, very well-maintained, had everything we needed for a family get-together
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the cottage - house was super clean and very comfortable. All amenities that you would want (and more) were available. Easy process on arrival and departure. Great location for wedding in East Aurora and easy drive up to Buffalo. Host Jeni was very helpful and responsive both before and during our stay. Would definitely stay here again if we’re ever back in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeni and John have an awesome place here. It was very clean, well stocked and very convenient for needs. The hosts were readily available and answered all questions promptly. You can’t go wrong staying here. We will be back for sure. One note for anyone else staying; the two single beds are in a room off (within) the room with the king size bed. There is no direct access, persons staying in here would have to walk in and out of the king size room. On a side note, Sandy rocks!!!!! Thanks again for opening your place to others. Loved it there!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

The Cottage provided perfect accommodations for our family (myself and spouse, 3 daughters and boyfriends) while attending a wedding at Nottinghill Farm (10 minutes away). The four bedrooms were wonderful, allowing hubby and I to stay on first floor, while the adult kids stayed upstairs. The abundance of bathrooms was a real plus, especially the huge bathroom upstairs that allowed all 3 girls to get ready together. The kitchen was well-equipped and we loved the coffee bar. We enjoyed sitting together on the porch, eating in the dining room and relaxing in the spacious living room. We highly recommend this quaint cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Branden H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely fantastic. Just minutes outside of East Aurora, which is an incredible little town highly recommend staying here. We cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredibly lovely stay at The Cottage! So grateful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our “go to” place when we visit WNY… always clean with everything we need and great people to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very well stocked with everything you need. Great communication from the host as well. The power blipped out for 15 min one evening and she texted the next morning to check in and make sure the internet was working properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh M.

Charming House

Great house with everything you need!! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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