Charming Cottage near Niagara Falls and Buffalo
Cottage in Grand Island, NY
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this cottage rental
Fondly known as the "squrt", our darling square-yurt on the water awaits you! Newly built only in 2015 w/ gorgeous & unique ceramic tile floors, a full kitchen & bathroom, and a darling outdoor bistro area. Then, it was lovingly designed with touches of greenery throughout the home to give you a cheerful lift. You will find a peaceful night of rest on 100% cotton sheets on a very high end and comfortable queen size bed, the Helix Dawn Luxe, and & blackout curtains on every window.
The queen size bed in the bedroom is like sleeping on a cloud. The sofa bed features a very thick cool-gel foam topper. A toddler mattress and a Pack n Play are available for your little ones. Stay in a gorgeous place for the famous Gateway Harbor seasonand Canal Fest!
Please note that the home is semi-open concept and has an approximate 18" fully open space between the bedroom and living room. The bedroom has a fully opaque privacy curtain that functions as a door to the hallway. The bathroom is fully private and separate with a wood door and self-contained from all other areas (just like in most other homes) - you can sit assured there won't be any embarrassing sounds heard lol.
The cottage is on a large corner lot. The water view can be seen right from the front windows and door and is 3 min walk away, if that. There is a large semi-circle driveway shared with another unit (homes are completely separate). You can easily fit two cars here. There is no overnight street parking November to April.
Please note that the TV is a streaming Roku TV with access to 1,000 free live TV domestic and international channels (Buffalo WGRZ is available) as well as any streaming channels you subscribe to (Netflix, Hulu, Disney, etc.). This is not cable television.
A starter pack of shampoo/conditioner and a small bar of soap is provided for your convenience. Please be sure to bring your own preferred toiletries should you need more than 2 days worth.
There is audible live music from a nearby restaurant starting approximately in May through September. They play at various hours (not all day and not everyday) but the restaurant's operating hours are approximately 11 AM to 8:30 PM, 7 days a week. They have great ice cream!
Stay in a beautiful and historic neighborhood where convenience is just minutes away. A famous carousel museum, antiquing and wonderful restaurants are right in town, 5 mins away. There's even a castle in town! Niawanda Park/Niagara River is just steps from the front door. Playground, other parks, 7/11, supermarket are all a 3 min drive down the road. Target, other big box stores, outlets, SUNY Buffalo, city of Buffalo are just 15 mins away, Niagara Falls, Niagara-Buffalo Airport (BUF) and the Canadian border 20 mins away, Toronto 90 mins away. The home is conveniently located between Niagara Falls and Buffalo in a charming waterside town.
IDs of all guests are required at time of booking and check-in. Any unregistered guest is prohibited on property overnight. There is 24/7 recorded outdoor video and audio surveillance on property.
Guest shall only use the premises for residential uses and not to carry on any business or trade. Guest will comply with all laws, rules, ordinances, statutes and orders regarding the use of the Premises, and will not cause any disturbance. No excessive noise allowed at anytime. We are in a quiet family neighborhood and need to respect our neighbors.
The queen size bed in the bedroom is like sleeping on a cloud. The sofa bed features a very thick cool-gel foam topper. A toddler mattress and a Pack n Play are available for your little ones. Stay in a gorgeous place for the famous Gateway Harbor seasonand Canal Fest!
Please note that the home is semi-open concept and has an approximate 18" fully open space between the bedroom and living room. The bedroom has a fully opaque privacy curtain that functions as a door to the hallway. The bathroom is fully private and separate with a wood door and self-contained from all other areas (just like in most other homes) - you can sit assured there won't be any embarrassing sounds heard lol.
The cottage is on a large corner lot. The water view can be seen right from the front windows and door and is 3 min walk away, if that. There is a large semi-circle driveway shared with another unit (homes are completely separate). You can easily fit two cars here. There is no overnight street parking November to April.
Please note that the TV is a streaming Roku TV with access to 1,000 free live TV domestic and international channels (Buffalo WGRZ is available) as well as any streaming channels you subscribe to (Netflix, Hulu, Disney, etc.). This is not cable television.
A starter pack of shampoo/conditioner and a small bar of soap is provided for your convenience. Please be sure to bring your own preferred toiletries should you need more than 2 days worth.
There is audible live music from a nearby restaurant starting approximately in May through September. They play at various hours (not all day and not everyday) but the restaurant's operating hours are approximately 11 AM to 8:30 PM, 7 days a week. They have great ice cream!
Stay in a beautiful and historic neighborhood where convenience is just minutes away. A famous carousel museum, antiquing and wonderful restaurants are right in town, 5 mins away. There's even a castle in town! Niawanda Park/Niagara River is just steps from the front door. Playground, other parks, 7/11, supermarket are all a 3 min drive down the road. Target, other big box stores, outlets, SUNY Buffalo, city of Buffalo are just 15 mins away, Niagara Falls, Niagara-Buffalo Airport (BUF) and the Canadian border 20 mins away, Toronto 90 mins away. The home is conveniently located between Niagara Falls and Buffalo in a charming waterside town.
IDs of all guests are required at time of booking and check-in. Any unregistered guest is prohibited on property overnight. There is 24/7 recorded outdoor video and audio surveillance on property.
Guest shall only use the premises for residential uses and not to carry on any business or trade. Guest will comply with all laws, rules, ordinances, statutes and orders regarding the use of the Premises, and will not cause any disturbance. No excessive noise allowed at anytime. We are in a quiet family neighborhood and need to respect our neighbors.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Garden
Map of Grand Island, NY
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Reviews
5.0
We spent 16 nights here between the Yurt & Cottage, Both properties are on the same lot but far enough apart to lend plenty of privacy to both. Circular driveway services both units that are supplied with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. Both my wife & I agreed that we will return. The only issue I found was the showers did not have a safety rail or grab bars to hold onto to prevent one from falling & causing an injury, otherwise the Yurt & Cottage are great BnB places for a temporary get away or family visit.
5.0
All the nice things of a hotel, only more! This sq-yurt has a full sized kitchen, good-sized bedroom with an oh-so-wonderful mattress, a cute front porch where you can listen to music from a local joint 1 block away (the music ends around 10 pm and you can't hear it from the bedroom), and a nice living area. And, no noise from other guests! and off-street parking (a plus in the area where it is located). We were in Buffalo to visit family and friends and this little cottage was just perfect for us! Probably the nicest VRBO we've ever had.
5.0
This is a clean and quaint cottage very close to a lovely river park with easy access to Buffalo. The bed and couch/bed are very comfortable and it is well climate-controlled. It was stocked and furnished with everything we needed for a multi-night stay and communication with the owner was quick and thorough. Would stay again!
5.0
My husband and I stayed for a quick getaway weekend and loved it!! Great communication, clean & comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
Parking is great. The place is comfy. Clean. Close to the everything. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. Easy access to highway. No complaints here.
5.0
Fantastic
5.0
Everything was perfect! Communication with the property manager was great!
5.0
Small, perfect for 2, little Squrt. Great amenties, full kitchen, well equipped. Fabulous location, right next to river, with walking paths.
Note: Bedroom is separated by a curtain and walls do not go all the way to the ceiling, so a bit challenged if 1 of us is ready for bed and the other is not, as the light does come through. Open and airy, we would likely stay here again if our travels bring us back to Buffalo.
4.0
The yurt was like a tiny house. It was nicely decorated and close to the water. The host was quick to answer any questions. The only suggestions i have are the need for pot holders, & a rack for hand towel near the bathroom sink.
I would recommend it.
5.0
The "squrt" was as described, but better when you see it. Nice simple decor that we found relaxing and clean. Location is perfect, 2 places to eat within walking distance and a park along the river. Going back when we can stay longer than a weekend!
5.0
My boyfriend and I stayed for a week for my birthday and really enjoyed our stay! Did lots of sight seeing and visited Niagara Falls (MUST SEE!!) I am a huge plant lover and the decoration of the place was awesome! The location is perfect, you can easily walk to the water and places to eat.
5.0
Everything was as advertised super ckean and fully equiped. Jolee was always available to answer to all of our enquiries making the whole experience super enjoyable.
5.0
This little cottage was the perfect choice near the attraction that my sister and I wanted to visit. As a birthay gift to my sister and I we stayed here to be able to enjoy Niagara Falls and a little of what the town and Buffalo had to offer. The cottage was clean and equiped with everything we needed. Management was quick to respond to messages and was friendly. My siter and I were very satisfied with our stay!
5.0
Perfect getaway for my “snow -cation”. Close to everything from Niagara Falls to Buffalo. The only thing I think needs to be added - was cookware. I was surprised to find very little cooking items compared to other rentals. Since part of my vacay was cooking with my granddaughter this was challenging.
5.0
I stayed here with my two adult children during the Christmas blizzard of 2022 and though I was frustrated by the travel bans I was glad to be in a warm place with all the necessities. And I was relieved to have power the entire time despite high winds. Jolee was kind to check on us and available for any questions I had.
I would recommend staying here (although I might check the weather forecast more closely next time I visit family in Buffalo in December)
5.0
Perfect for our needs, they were great, so was the location
5.0
The house was easy to locate. It is nicely decorated and felt cozy. Jolie was very helpful with suggestions of places to eat and visit. Also tips on going to Niagara Falls, Canada.
5.0
Great place for a getaway with your significant other or BFF. Home is beautifully furnished and has everything that you need. Off street parking, too! We loved that you can not only walk in along the river on a great paved path with separate bike lanes, but also to have a meal and/or ice cream. Old Man River's is right on the corner (do note that they sometimes have live music that you can hear from the place, which we enjoyed) and other places are nearby as well. We felt very safe walking down the street to them and back. Everything else we planned do was within a 20 minute drive as well. Host was great and extremely responsive. Would love to come stay again, although next time we might try the adjacent Yurt! :D
5.0
We have stayed in both the yurt and sqrt and both experiences have been great. I liked having a little bigger place to stay in this time. Would highly recommend!
4.0
This is a wonderful location. There was live music at Old Man River in the corner until 9 every night. Take this into consideration if you will be trying to relax or watch Tv in the early evening hours.
5.0
We loved our stay! Such a short walk to a beautiful riverside walk with a great shoreline trail. The homeowner was extremely helpful throughout and provided great area recommendations. Very timely in her response to our questions and requests as well.
5.0
satisfied
property manager responds right away with any questions and concerns…
neighborhood seems peaceful…
it was a very nice stay overall.
5.0
Perfect for family of 4.
We had a great stay. Only wish we could have stayed longer. The host knew our kids were coming and had the living room bed set up and ready to go! In the evening we sat on the patio and listened to the live music coming from Old Man River down the street. We will be coming back soon, and hopefully for a longer stay!
5.0
Everything you need!
From booking, through to arrival and departure, I had a smooth process and excellent communication from the property owner, Jolee. The little house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The bed was comfy, and even the couch pull out was super comfortable! There’s enough kitchen utensils and accessories to make all your usual meals. Everything was clean and functional. The location can’t be beat, with Old Man River one block down on the river. Catch live music, good eats, and gorgeous sunsets over the river! And downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls are both quick drives from here. We’d definitely stay again!
5.0
Great location easy access!
Lovely location near the river, fun food venues, grocery and multiple attractions. It was “as listed’ and we were well pleased with everything.
5.0
Great location for us.
Nice property, comfortable bed, very convenient to two of the River’s traditional restaurants.
5.0
Quick Niagara Getaway
We had a great stay at Jolee's place! The property was just as pictured. The neighborhood has a great walking/biking path along the water and two fun restaurants in walking distance. It was an ideal spot for all we wanted to do in the Buffalo and Niagara area. Highly recommend!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Grand Island?
The average price for a rental in Grand Island is $149 per night. This rental is $16 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Cottage near Niagara Falls and Buffalo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Cottage near Niagara Falls and Buffalo pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Cottage near Niagara Falls and Buffalo?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.
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