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Historic Mansion Built in 1896, Pan Am. Expo Era

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and large windows.
A traditional living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a dishwasher.
A grand wooden staircase with intricate balusters and a handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A building with a sign reading "UCINA ITALIANA" and outdoor seating with striped umbrellas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kleinhans Music Hall
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Buffalo, NY
  • Place, Kleinhans Music Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, D'Youville College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Mansion Built in 1896, Pan Am. Expo Era

Discover the Charm of Summer Street Guest House!

Welcome to your home away from home in the heart of Buffalo! Nestled in a beautifully restored mansion built in 1896, the Summer Street Guest House invites you to experience a unique blend of history, warmth, and hospitality.

As you step inside, you’ll be embraced by an atmosphere of love and comfort. Each room radiates its own enchanting glow, making every corner feel special. Our spacious living room, elegant dining area, and fully-equipped kitchen on the first floor set the stage for unforgettable gatherings, while the second floor boasts five generous bedrooms designed for your relaxation and delight.

Imagine the stories our walls could share, having witnessed the joyful moments of the Olmsted family over the decades!

Step outside to discover a serene garden oasis, perfect for soaking up the summer sun and unwinding amidst nature’s beauty. Whether you're seeking adventure in Buffalo or a peaceful retreat, Summer Street Guest House is your ideal destination.

Book your stay with us today and create your own memories in this historic haven!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Approval needed. 60 guests allowed for weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3972176vb
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 21
Note from host: Approval needed. 60 guests allowed for weddings
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
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

Buffalo

Bryant, a neighbourhood in Buffalo, is home to this holiday home. Walden Galleria Mall and Chippewa District are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Buffalo Harbor State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at KeyBank Center or Highmark Stadium.
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Buffalo, NY

What's nearby

  • Kleinhans Music Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • D'Youville College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University at Buffalo - Downtown Campus - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Shea's Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 10 min drive
  • Summer-Best Station - 14 min walk
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Southern Junction - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Just Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Falley Allen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nietzsche's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mythos - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mansion Built in 1896, Pan Am. Expo Era pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Mansion Built in 1896, Pan Am. Expo Era?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Mansion Built in 1896, Pan Am. Expo Era?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Mansion Built in 1896, Pan Am. Expo Era?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Mansion Built in 1896, Pan Am. Expo Era located?

Located in Bryant, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kleinhans Music Hall and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from KeyBank Center. D'Youville College and Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site are also within 15 minutes. Summer-Best Station is 14 minutes by foot and Allen-Medical Campus Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place for our family to gather and get ready for my daughter's wedding. Host was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and perfect for what we needed! Everything was clean and just what we'd hoped for. The outdoor fireplace was a great perk for our group and made for a perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day. Chuck was a great host and very responsive if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great old house with plenty of room. Our host Chuck was fantastic. Shared his passion and backstory for this beautiful home. This will be our go to spot the next time we visit Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2026
So nice when our guests respect our property. Always welcome like Family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charles was super friendly, house was very unique
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2026
So nice to meet you and your family. Come again and I will cook for you. B well and stay strong Chuck ✌️ 🍀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host , comfortable accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chuck the host was so friendly and very helpful he welcomed us with open arms, from the rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, they were very clean and well stocked with supplies. If we travel back to buffalo l will try to book again if it not available well we will be out of luck. Thank you Chuck
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice experience for our group. Great location and very responsive host. Lots of space and fabulous detail on the first floor. I would not hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a great host. Having a box of tissues in every every bedroom and bathroom was a very nice touch. We recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beatuiful, Beautiful historic house. Very spacious, great for a group. The host was very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2026
Definitely. Having a hard time writing a review, I was under the impression that they were having a dinner party and not a work party. Too many people too much alcohol. Other than that, they're a good people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a group of 8 for a concert. It was a great place to stay for a night with an amazing price tag! Beautiful old home with historic charm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and charming home! We enjoyed our stay with a group of 4 couples. Charles was a great host- good communication and willingness to help us with any needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing! Beautiful older home with lovely woodwork and great location. Host was incredibly kind and responsive. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was spectacular along with the host who was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. The house was clean, well equipped and very comfortable even with the 90 degrees outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space!! Loved the history! Woodwork was stunning!We rented for a holiday dinner party for our team. We had about 20 guests and we fit perfect! Kitchen has pocket doors so guests would not see what the chefs were preparing!! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2025
Like family always welcome, hardly new they were here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay!!!! My kids absolutely loved it Charles made us a delicious chocolate cake and was a wonderful host he was there for everything ... This was above a 5 star ...Thankyou so much charlie .;)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Everything was clean, rooms, kitchen, beds etc. The listing was not clear that it is a guest house which was a surprise to us. There are 3 floors, the guests (us) have access to the first 2 floors while the owner is on the third floor. My wife was a bit uncomfortable with this setup. I do think it should be clearly mentioned in the title or description.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The host, Chuck, was exceptional. I forgot a few items and he was very accommodating in facilitating getting them to my sister to mail to me the next day. The house has great bones, but is still a work in progress. The description has some inaccuracies, particularly regarding the garden. The pictures have been "adjusted" using AI and are not quite accurate. In addition, I do think the description should alert you that the owner is living on premises - he is on the third floor and has a separate entrance and we did not see this as any inconvenience. He and his dog Capone were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Wedding

We used the property for 2 nights to hold a small wedding (with the owner’s permission). Everything was wonderful. So much gorgeous restored wood set a very romantic Victorian feel. 4 large, comfortable, master painter themed bedrooms with 2 convenient full bathrooms on the second floor. Especially appreciated the owner leaving welcome items for things we forgot. What a beautiful historical property that was the perfect backdrop for lasting memories!
Incredible, romantic staircase
An inviting entrance and off street parking
Relaxing private deck and herb garden
Front porch that was great to enjoy the quiet neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
Just beautiful from the time they arrived until they left without a trace. Thank you for being awesome ✌️🍀
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

summer street 6/6/25

Great communication, nice house, accurate pictures. House has 3 floors he lives on the 3rd floor. Didn’t know dog was upstairs friend has dog allergy her eyes began to swell towards the end of the night and throat started itching.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
Good morning ☕️ Kiera was a joy like family always welcome. So sorry about the dog I do have 3 air filters and a high tec vac to eliminate any pollutants and a ozone generator that kills infections. For the most part the air in the house is cleaner than outside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host met us at the front door and gave us a tour. Beautifully restored mansion!! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful historic home. The location was perfect and nice to have an off street parking spot. The owner Chuck was friendly, responsive and great to talk to and hear more about the history of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Owner lives on the 3ed floor and a renter has the back of the house. Disappointed about that. But the house is beautiful. I believe the pictures are from years age
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Chuck Bova

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Meet Chuck Bova, your delightful host at the Summer Street Guest House in the heart of Buffalo, New York! A true Buffalonian through and through, Chuck carries on the entrepreneurial spirit of his grandmother, who once ran a bustling grocery store and deli on the city's vibrant west side.

Chuck’s passion for people and palate-pleasing delights is evident in every corner of his welcoming home. He’s curated a space that’s not only inviting but also eco-friendly, with chemical-free cleaning and bath products, and organic coffee and tea to kickstart your mornings.

Chuck knows his city! Whether you want him to be your guide or prefer to explore solo, he's as present or as discreet as you desire.

When he's not ensuring guests have a memorable stay, Chuck enjoys indulging in food adventures, wellness pursuits, biking through scenic trails, taking leisurely walks, or dancing the night away. Looking for local connections? Chuck is your go-to guy for all things exciting in Buffalo!

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