The Nora House @ Footprint Farm

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Air conditioning

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6775 Boston State Rd, Hamburg, NY, 14075

Eternal Flame Falls
‪7 min drive‬
Hamburg Fairgrounds
‪8 min drive‬
Highmark Stadium
‪11 min drive‬
Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A quiet home just outside the Village of Hamburg full of history. Originally bought from the Sears Catalog and delivered to the train station in the Village in 1921. It was then transported to its current location where it was assembled on site and in recent months was renovated and updated while keeping its original charm and character. Renovations included new updated kitchen, updated full bath and adding two half baths one of which is now located on the 2nd floor. A brisk walk to the Pellicano Winery and just a short jaunt to the Hamburg brewery and of course just a mile from route 219 which can take you north to the City of Buffalo and its beautiful waterfront or south to rolling hills and Ellicottville, NY. Come stay in a piece of Hamburg history.

Property manager

Jonathan Appleby

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PARKING: There is parking for 3 vehicles. Additional accommodations can be made with advance requests and approval from hosts prior to your arrival.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

Hamburg

Hamburg is home to this holiday home. Graycliff Conservancy and Millard Fillmore House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit McKinley Mall and Southgate Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Hamburg Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Highmark Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Hamburg, NY

What's nearby

Chestnut Ridge Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Eternal Flame Falls - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Hamburg Gaming at the Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Hamburg Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Highmark Stadium - 11 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 23 min drive
Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Fairgrounds - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪JP Fitzgerald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Mighty Taco - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nora House @ Footprint Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nora House @ Footprint Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nora House @ Footprint Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nora House @ Footprint Farm located?

This family-friendly Hamburg holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ten Thousand Vines, Chestnut Ridge Park and Eternal Flame Falls. Hamburg Fairgrounds and South Shore Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Al K.

20 Nov 2024

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

The Nora House @ Footprint Farm

Our stay at The Nora House @ Footprint Farm was fantastic. This historic Sears Catalog home is full of charm and character, with a beautiful mix of original features and modern updates. The property was impeccably clean, incredibly comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The updated kitchen and bathrooms were a highlight, and the new appliances made meal prep a breeze. The beds were super comfortable, ensuring a great night's sleep, and we especially appreciated the thoughtful and generous gift bag waiting for us upon arrival. The hosts, Jon and Sara, were exceptional - responsive, kind, and genuinely committed to making our stay enjoyable. Any questions we had were answered quickly, and their attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The location was perfect for us – a short drive to both Buffalo and to Bill’s stadium. If you’re looking for a unique and well-appointed property with excellent hosts, this is it. We would absolutely recommend The Nora House.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JORDAN B.

21 Oct 2024

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

Great place

The Nora house was amazing my wife and I had a great time. Sara and Jon were great hosts. We 100percent recommend this place. We will be booking it again. Thank you Jon and Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

30 Sept 2024

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

Family Reunion

Very clean and well appointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

22 Sept 2024

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

Home away from home

Nora’s house was like a home away from home. It was very welcoming, outdoor area is well let and inviting. So many nice touches and extras included the owners go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

9 Sept 2024

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

Great home, great location

I can’t say enough about this property, perfect location for Buffalo Bills game, clean, had everything we needed and great communication from the owners. Also left a nice welcome gift with reusable bags! Super easy to get in and out and nice quiet location for our family weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

18 Aug 2024

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

Outstanding

It was perfect! Location, cleanliness and amenities! Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

30 Jul 2024

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

Great rental!!

My family was so happy with everything about their stay. It felt like home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

april G.

10 Jul 2024

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Perfect stay

The Vacation rental exceeded our expectations. They thought of everything gave us a snack bag and water in the fridge. If we would’ve had the time we would’ve loved to stay an extra day, but we were there for a wedding which did not allow for extra time to just hang at the vacation rental. I would definitely recommend and I would stay there again thank you again for an amazing experience

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

6 May 2024

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

The Nora House

We can’t say enough good things about the Nora House. The home was conveniently located for our family get together in Hamburg. Jon and Sara were so accommodating and easy to deal with. The house is nicely updated and had everything we needed. The rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed. The gift bag with treats was a nice touch! There was plenty of room for 4 adults. The library was full of great games and puzzles. We would not hesitate to book this property again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

27 Apr 2024

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

Perfect and everything you need!

Owners were super helpful. Had a nice cheese and cracker plater for us upon arrival. They had all the amenities you would ever need. True pleasure to stay there!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

10 Apr 2024

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

Great stay & incredible hospitality

We travelled to Western NY/Buffalo to see the Total Solar Eclipse with family friends (four adults and four kids ages 2-8), and our stay at Nora’s house was perfect! The house was immaculate, kitchen had everything we need, and the washer/dryer was convenient. The kids loved the table soccer game as well as the property. We were perfectly situated near Buffalo/Niagara, but outside the hustle and bustle. Hamburg itself was lovely with a great park/playground and good ice cream. Jon & Sara were kind hosts, readily available to answer questions when they came up and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. We would definitely come again or consider renting out all the the properties (three homes that share a central space) for a large gathering or family reunion.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

18 Dec 2023

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

A most enjoyable experience!

We’d like to give more than a 5 star rating for our recent stay…but VRBO only allows 5 😊. The host was extremely helpful in getting us into the property a day earlier than we had originally planned, rearranging some reservations between a couple of properties they have to make everyone’s stay manageable. We received excellent communication about arriving at the property and were greeted with a snack and some beverages stocked in the fridge. The house is roomy and well appointed with furnishings and everything we needed for a 3-day weekend. We had no issues or problems with anything related to the house…it was perfect. Would wholeheartedly recommend staying at this property when visiting the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

22 Oct 2023

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

Family Birthday

Arriving at the Nora House felt familiar and welcoming. Everything was neat and clean. The bedrooms were perfect fit for me and my granddaughters who came to visit for a 10 year olds family birthday celebration. Jonathon gave immediate response to our every question and whatever we needed. We would certainly return! Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

16 Aug 2023

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Great stay!

This house was great. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. The upstairs bedrooms are spacious with enough room to have pack and plays for our twins set up in them. Checking in/out was very easy, and the hosts were great. We will definitely stay here for our next Buffalo trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

4 Jun 2023

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

Celebration of Life

We could not have been happier with our stay. It was exactly what we needed. We were able to sit outside around the fire and relax In beautiful settings and Jonathan surprised us with s’mores ingredients. We are already talking about going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Appleby

Sara, a retired dental hygienist, is a lifelong resident of Hamburg and I, with a career in finance, moved here from Holland (New York) upon graduating from Canisius College. In 2018, after residing in the Village of Hamburg for over 20 years, we built our current home on Sara’s families property which has been in the family for over 100 years.

Why they chose this property

Hmmm, we are 5 minutes to a really cool brewery, 2 minute walk to a new winery and maybe 7 minutes to the Erie County Fairgrounds where there is always something going on 12 month a year. Good restaurants, quick trips to summer festivals, quiet evenings in the outdoor lounge area...something for everyone is what we say.

Additionally
: Highmark Stadium 5.6 miles
: Downtown waterfront area: 15 miles
: Niagara Falls: 35.2 miles

What makes this property unique

Cool thing about this house (and the house right next door) they are Sears catalog homes purchased in 1919 and 1921 and shipped to Hamburg via the railroad. Lots of renovations through the years but we have the blue prints for the house next door and it was really amazing how it was engineered and put together.

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property