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The Cottage

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A two-story house with a porch, stone foundation, and a well-maintained garden.
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A two-story house with a grey siding exterior, a dark roof, and a front porch with a wooden railing. There are three evergreen trees in front of the house, and a gravel driveway leading to the front door.
A cottage layout with a covered back porch, laundry room, kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, full bath, and a covered front porch.
A cottage layout with two bedrooms, a master bedroom, a foyer, a bathroom, and a full bath.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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East Aurora, NY
  • Place, Hunter Creek County Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Roycroft Campus
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Knox Farm State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor King

1 King Bed

Second Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Full Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Downstairs Half Bath

Toilet

Upstairs Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well-behaved supervised children always welcome.
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Events

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

No pets allowed
No pets are allowed on premises.
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Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 773436vb
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

About the area

East Aurora

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.
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East Aurora, NY

What's nearby

  • Hunter Creek County Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Roycroft Campus - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Millard Fillmore House - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Explore and More Children's Museum - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Knox Farm State Park - 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
  • ‪Main And Hamlin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rooftop at Blue Eyed - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Griffon Gastropub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage?

As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$2,163, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic experience here Jeni was so professional and really accommodating. Would highly recommend checking out this place if ever in East Aurora area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful experience! The house is gorgeous in every way possible and the host was super accommodating. Everything you need was available and easy to locate. The grounds are stunning! Rent this home, you won’t regret it! I will definitely stay here again if I’m in need of a spot in East Aurora. Thank you for making our family visit so enjoyable!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Great meeting you in person. So glad everyone had a wonderful time. Yes...please come back and stay again if you are in the area again. We'd love to have you back. Hope you enjoyed the DVD's :)
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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2025
Thank you so much. So glad everyone enjoyed the Cottage and had a fantastic stay. Our town is a very special place to visit with so many things to do and fantastic food. We are looking forward to having all of you back again soon.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
It was our pleasure to have you and your family back again. Glad you had a great time and enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again next year!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
we are so happy you enjoyed the house and had a wonderful time reuniting with your family. looking forward to having you back again!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thank you, Roger, for your kind comments. We were thrilled to have you back again. Looking forward in hosting you and your family are back in WNY!
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2022
Hi Ryan: Hope you guys had a great time in East Aurora and enjoying all of the great food we have! Looking forward to having you back again. Go Bills!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Barbara we are so glad you had a nice time while visiting and enjoyed your stay at the Cottage. We look forward to seeing you again if you are ever back in the East Aurora area. You and your family are always welcome here.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2025
It was a pleasure having you and your family at the Cottage. Glad everyone enjoyed the house and your stay. Looking forward to having you back again next year!
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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2026
Thank you for being such great guests. We look forward in having you back with us again.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2022
Thanks so much Ryan. It was a pleasure to have you here at our Cottage. Glad you loved East Aurora...it is a great town. Hopefully we'll se you again next year for another Buffalo Bills game!!!! Go Bills!!!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2025
Hi Heidi: Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our Cottage with your family. So glad you had a wonderful stay. We'd love to have you back again!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
It was great meeting all of you girls! So glad you had a wonderful time on your weekend get-away! We'd love to have you back again next year..... Take care and say "hi" to everyone for me. -jeni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tenchia R.

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

Great home away from home

This was a great house for my brothers and I, and our families. Plenty of space, roomy cottage feel, and great amenities. We enjoyed getting to visit with each other instead of being cooped up and separated in hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2020
So glad you had a nice time visiting family and the Cottage worked out well for you. Hope to see you back here again. Thank you for leaving the house so clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

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

Long Weekend Stay

The Cottage is a perfect blend of old country house and modern convenience. Jeni was a perfect host and responded immediately when we discovered that the TV remote for one of the bedrooms was damaged by replacing it immediately.The property is minutes from downtown East Aurora and a quick hop from route 400 and everything that WNY has to offer!Thanks Jeni!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you and your family for staying at the Cottage. So glad you had a great time. Looking forward to having you back again!! We loved having you stay with us. Take care and have a great rest of the summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen C.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Gorgeous home and property

We had a fantastic stay for a wedding in East Aurora. Very close to the village. Historical home with amazing upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Hello Joe: Thanks so much for choosing us as your "home base" for your wedding weekend. Glad you had a great time. We enjoyed having you and your family as our guests!
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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
It is always a pleasure having you and your family back at the Cottage. Glad to hear all of you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keith b.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly O.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2022
Hi Holly...Thank you so much for choosing us for your family event. So glad you had a nice time and loved our Cottage. Hopefully you'll be back next year! Take care. jeni

About the host

Hosted by Jeni Burford

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Locally born and raised in Western New York and resides and works within 15 minutes of property.

Why they chose this property

Close proximity to the Village of East Aurora - truly a "Norman Rockwell Town" with excellent food and shopping. A great place to work, live, and visit with something to do for the whole family.
The property also has easy access to the Western New York area and it's attractions - all minutes away.

What makes this property unique

This house has stained glass windows and a 19th century staircase to the second floor - truly unique. The house retains it's original charm while still having modern conveniences.

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