Great Valley Home w/ On-Site Pond, 7 Mi to Skiing!
4.6
Outstanding(32 Reviews)House in Cattaraugus, NY
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
- In-Unit Laundry
- 2 Private Decks
- Gas Grill
- 8 Mi to Downtown Ellicottville
Plan for plenty of outdoor fun at this charming Great Valley vacation rental! Located on 30 scenic acres just minutes from exciting area attractions like Holiday Valley Resort and Downtown Ellicottville, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath house is perfect for your next family getaway. Relax on the home's deck, explore Allegany State Park, or try your luck at Seneca Allegany Casino!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds
INDOOR LIVING:
- Smart TV
- Wood-burning stove (firewood provided)
- Board games
- Dining table
- Shower/tub combo
OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Patio seating w/ outdoor dining
- Wood-burning fire pit (outdoor firewood not provided)
- Hammocks
- On-site pond
KITCHEN:
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, toaster, Crockpot
- Dishware & flatware
- Cooking basics
- Spices
GENERAL:
- Keyless entry
- Free WiFi
- Central heating
- Washer & dryer
- Laundry detergent
- Iron/board
- Towels/linens
- Trash bags/paper towels
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
FAQ:
- No A/C
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
- Horse boarding available w/ fee
- 1 exterior security camera (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY:
- Single-story house, 4 steps required to access
PARKING:
- Driveway (5 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- 7 miles to Holiday Valley Resort
- 8 miles to Downtown Ellicottville
- 61 miles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- 96 miles to Erie International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story house requires 4 steps to access
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: A maximum of 4 horses can be boarded at the on-site barn with an additional fee
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the home’s exterior facing the driveway and dumpster area. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected
- 2 Private Decks
- Gas Grill
- 8 Mi to Downtown Ellicottville
Plan for plenty of outdoor fun at this charming Great Valley vacation rental! Located on 30 scenic acres just minutes from exciting area attractions like Holiday Valley Resort and Downtown Ellicottville, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath house is perfect for your next family getaway. Relax on the home's deck, explore Allegany State Park, or try your luck at Seneca Allegany Casino!
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds
INDOOR LIVING:
- Smart TV
- Wood-burning stove (firewood provided)
- Board games
- Dining table
- Shower/tub combo
OUTDOOR LIVING:
- Patio seating w/ outdoor dining
- Wood-burning fire pit (outdoor firewood not provided)
- Hammocks
- On-site pond
KITCHEN:
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, toaster, Crockpot
- Dishware & flatware
- Cooking basics
- Spices
GENERAL:
- Keyless entry
- Free WiFi
- Central heating
- Washer & dryer
- Laundry detergent
- Iron/board
- Towels/linens
- Trash bags/paper towels
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
FAQ:
- No A/C
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
- Horse boarding available w/ fee
- 1 exterior security camera (facing out)
ACCESSIBILITY:
- Single-story house, 4 steps required to access
PARKING:
- Driveway (5 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- 7 miles to Holiday Valley Resort
- 8 miles to Downtown Ellicottville
- 61 miles to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- 96 miles to Erie International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story house requires 4 steps to access
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: A maximum of 4 horses can be boarded at the on-site barn with an additional fee
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the home’s exterior facing the driveway and dumpster area. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Cattaraugus, NY
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(32 Reviews)4.6
This was our second stay at this property. We absolutely love the spot! It quite, peaceful and just a few minutes from everything we wanted to do in EVL. We hiked the nature trials everyday and kept warm inside with the cozy fireplace. The owners reached out in advance to make sure we had everything we needed. We will certainly return.
4.6
Nice place, lots of room for things to do, lots of space, down a quiet road but also close to Ellicottville.10/10 would recommend.
4.6
Cozy and homey retreat that was in a good location. It made our trip to Niagara Falls easy.
4.6
Great property and communication with host.
4.6
Our family loved the property and the host was amazing to work with! Highly recommend to any family looking to recharge. Ski hills were just 11 minutes away, not bad at all.
Having access to the garage to load/unload was a huge bonus. We'll be back!
4.6
The house itself is very nice. It has a nice wooden, cozy feeling.
4.6
We had a great time, house was perfect and we enjoyed exploring the beautiful land and pond. Definitely recommend
4.6
Awesome spot!! House was very clean, beds were conformable and the scenery was beautiful. Short distance to downtown Ellicottville. Highly recommend
4.6
What a beautiful spot. Met up for a fishing trip with my bible study group. Highly recommend this place.
4.6
Nice property, fully equipped
We enjoyed seating for all, games, tv, fully equipped (although small) kitchen. The property does have 30 acres, but it is on a residential street, with other homes nearby. Lots of rules posted!
4.6
The house seemed exactly how it was listed. It was very cute it had everything you needed. I would definitely stay there again and I would love to stay there in the summertime with the pond.
4.6
Presidents Weekend Vacation
The house seemed exactly how it was listed. It was very cute it had everything you needed. I would definitely stay there again and I would love to stay there in the summertime with the pond.
4.6
We really enjoyed our stay for a weekend of winter fun in the mountains. The house was great, well stocked, and warm!
4.6
Great ski weekend getaway!
We really enjoyed our stay for a weekend of winter fun in the mountains. The house was great, well stocked, and warm!
4.6
The house is cozy and secluded, which is a great place for a get away from the frenzy of everyday life. It is a great place for outdoors folks, and seemed to be a great winter destination . For the summer, however, it is secluded and in an area with nothing much to do.
4.6
A great retrieve from it all
The house is cozy and secluded, which is a great place for a get away from the frenzy of everyday life. It is a great place for outdoors folks, and seemed to be a great winter destination . For the summer, however, it is secluded and in an area with nothing much to do.
4.6
Just perfect
Everything was nice and clean. Perfect for our little getaway. We couldn’t figure out the tv but it didn’t really matter to us.
4.6
Very nice property. Quiet and spacious property. I would definitely return.
4.6
Very Nice
Very nice property. Quiet and spacious property. I would definitely return.
4.6
We had a lovely week at Alden's Acres. The house is perfectly sized for a family and has great amenities - new dishwasher, all the pots and pans you could need, etc. The master bedroom has a half bath; there is another bedroom and a kids' bedroom with two bunk beds. There are many games, tapes, and DVDs on the property. The pond is a short walk from the house and has fish and lizards, although it is a little too small for a boat. The walk to the pond has a great view of the mountains; the house itself doesn't have much of a view, but it is quiet. Nice location a few minutes from Salamanca and Ellicottville and the Allegany State Park. There is no air conditioning although we did not have trouble in early August. The only negative reaction I had about the experience was the list of pre-check in requirements, which are long, specific, and prescriptive. In addition to the pet fee, your pet cannot go in the bedrooms or on any of the furniture. I understand that this is probably the result of bad experience with past guests, but overall it did not feel "pet friendly" and we worried the entire time. If you are traveling with your pet, know before you book.
4.6
This property is a quaint, cozy little home. The pictures online are deceiving. The home is much smaller then anticipated. The home is well kept, except for chipping paint on a wall in the master bedroom and a horrible musty smell throughout the whole house. We had to keep every window open when we were able to. The property is beautiful. You can tell the owners are in the process of renovating to improve this home. Not sure I would stay again, just because of that smell, but my family enjoyed ourselves and we had a fun weekend in the woods! We visited Allegheny State Park, which was only a short 15 min drive. We also visited Ellicottville which is just about 20 mins away. The location of this home was just what we were looking for. The house is well stocked with everything you would need.
4.6
lovely house
We had a lovely week at Alden's Acres. The house is perfectly sized for a family and has great amenities - new dishwasher, all the pots and pans you could need, etc. The master bedroom has a half bath; there is another bedroom and a kids' bedroom with two bunk beds. There are many games, tapes, and DVDs on the property. The pond is a short walk from the house and has fish and lizards, although it is a little too small for a boat. The walk to the pond has a great view of the mountains; the house itself doesn't have much of a view, but it is quiet. Nice location a few minutes from Salamanca and Ellicottville and the Allegany State Park. There is no air conditioning although we did not have trouble in early August.
The only negative reaction I had about the experience was the list of pre-check in requirements, which are long, specific, and prescriptive. In addition to the pet fee, your pet cannot go in the bedrooms or on any of the furniture. I understand that this is probably the result of bad experience with past guests, but overall it did not feel "pet friendly" and we worried the entire time. If you are traveling with your pet, know before you book.
4.6
Stay in the woods
This property is a quaint, cozy little home. The pictures online are deceiving. The home is much smaller then anticipated. The home is well kept, except for chipping paint on a wall in the master bedroom and a horrible musty smell throughout the whole house. We had to keep every window open when we were able to. The property is beautiful. You can tell the owners are in the process of renovating to improve this home. Not sure I would stay again, just because of that smell, but my family enjoyed ourselves and we had a fun weekend in the woods! We visited Allegheny State Park, which was only a short 15 min drive. We also visited Ellicottville which is just about 20 mins away. The location of this home was just what we were looking for. The house is well stocked with everything you would need.
4.6
Mud
The house itself could have used a good cleaning. The ad was misleading as the pond is not visible from the house and quite a distance away. We were walking in four to six inches of mud everywhere on the property as there is no pavement or gravel. We had brought our dog so he basically had to have a bath every time he came in. Our son and his family moved up to that area and we were hoping this would be a regular rental for us when we visit but we will never go back!!.
4.6
It fit our needs exactly the way we wanted for the weekend.
It had everything in the house we needed for our ski weekend.
4.6
Ski Weekend!
Great house! Close to the slopes! House was exactly what we needed to relax in after a busy day on the slopes. Had all the amenities you would need and all the beds were very comfortable, which is very important if you ski for 3 days in a row!!! Would definitely rent again for another ski weekend!
4.6
Good location
Close for skiing. House is dated but as advertised.
4.6
It was smaller than we anticipated. Pictures made it look bigger.
Overall we had a great time. Lots of laughs and fun. We were a bit disappointed that there was only like 4 pieces of firewood which was suppose to be included in rental and only 2 rolls of toilet paper. However, it was clean and comfy for our mom getaway.
4.6
Quiet and cozy
Very nice, clean rental. It was cold and rainy the weekend we went but we made the most of it. Property is very peaceful and the house had everything we need. The only criticism I have is due to the rain we had ample time to watch tv but the channel selection was scarce.
4.6
Clean, Cozy and Comfortable
Family of 5. With three bedrooms and two baths on the one level we had lots of room inside and lots to explore outside on walks with the dog. Kids loved the golf video game and we had lots of movies to pick from. Never found the shuffleboard but had lots to entertain us and was close enough to Holiday Valley to go back and forth. Garage came in handy with the amount of snow we got and was very relieved to see someone come in to plow the driveway! Nancy was quick to respond to our inquiries and very helpful.
4.6
Great time!!
Beautiful area with nice snowboarding.
4.6
Hidden Gem
Overall my experience at Alden Acres was wonderful - I stayed here with 8 of my closest friends and family members for fall festival weekend. It is about a 10-15 minute drive from downtown Ellicottville. The house is located on several acres of land (30 I believe) and has a pond about 100 yards away. The grounds were gorgeous, as we stayed here during peak fall foliage. Nancy was incredibly responsive to any requests and was able to effectively resolve any issues we came across. I would definitely recommend this stay to anyone looking for a weekend get-away with friends! Thanks again!
4.6
Has Everything you need for a Ski Trpi
The landlords were extremely easy to contact and respond quickly! The house has everything you need for a getaway and is only a short 12 minute drive away from Holiday Valley. The board games and Golden Tee were a hit for our group, and it has more than enough room to fit 10 comfortably. Highly recommend!
4.6
Lovely home
We visited this home for a family thanksgiving. The property is very serene and peaceful with beautiful views. The house contained everything we needed or wanted and is a short drive from Allegheny State Park as well as Ellicotville. The owners were very accommodating. I would recommend this home to anyone wanting a quiet getaway.
4.6
Very comfortable, clean, decorated nicely.
Have gone the past two years with my best friends. There is plenty of room for everyone and makes us all feel very comfortable. It is so close to the casino, skiing, shopping and restaurants. The nature hikes are an added plus. The owners always have the property ready for our arrival and are very nice. I would recommend this property for anytime of the year. You will never be bored.
4.6
Perfect with so many options ....Alden's Acres
Loved, loved, loved my stay!!!! Felt like I was home away from home! Have gone the past two years and plan on going a third and fourth if not more! So many activities to choose from all close by! Favorite being hiking on the property! All amenities provided for comfort and convenience. Owners wonderful to work with and Nancy made sure our stay was nothing but the same.
4.6
Pre-holiday visit
Our second pre-holiday visit to Ellicottville was as accommodating and enjoyable as the first the year before! The house offers up the perfect balance of a peaceful- private wooded setting , with the bonus of being just a short drive from the perfectly quaint town center! So, for anything from a ski weekend to a romantic weekend away to a girls pre-holiday weekend together, I would highly recommend this location as a potentially perfect getaway spot!
4.6
Alden's Acres
Nice house, nicely decorated, well stocked kitchen, big decks, beautiful view, beautiful pond, wonderful hiking about the property. Loved Ellicottville, great restaurants, shops, even went to a spa, Anew Beginnings, wonderful. Loved the Jazz Festival and A Taste of Ellicottville...Onofest at the Onoville Marina, beautiful Kinzua, Allegany State Park, Amish country. Relaxing and refreshing visit in this beautiful bucolic region.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Cattaraugus?
The average price for a rental in Cattaraugus is $430 per night. This rental is $109 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great Valley Home w/ On-Site Pond, 7 Mi to Skiing!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Great Valley Home w/ On-Site Pond, 7 Mi to Skiing! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Great Valley Home w/ On-Site Pond, 7 Mi to Skiing!?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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