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Sunset Cedar Chalet: Getaway in Ellicotville

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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Ellicottville, NY
  • Winery of Ellicottville
    7 min drive
  • Watson's Chocolates
    7 min drive
  • Nannen Arboretum
    8 min drive
  • Olean, NY (OLE-Cattaraugus County)
    43 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunset Cedar Chalet: Getaway in Ellicotville

This peaceful vacation rental sets the scene for an ultimate all-season retreat! Ideally situated on a quiet corner wooded lot, this 4-bedroom, 3 full bath getaway boasts 3 gas fireplaces, skylights and breathtaking sunset views. Enjoy skiing in the winter months or spend the day hiking and swimming come summer! After the day’s excursions, fire up the grill and dine al fresco on the deck with loved ones or enjoy a glass of wine on an Adirondack chair beside the gas fire pit built into the deck.

The space
Take in the calm and scenic views from this multi-level home with multiple decks to enjoy. A cedar chalet for your family to relax in on a private rounded lot. Walk into the ground level to a family room with a bar space to entertain, storage for all your ski/outdoor equipment, a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds (with a total of four full sized beds) on this level, and laundry. Going up, enter the kitchen with granite counters and a unique circular window looking out of the dining room. Curl up next to the stone surround fireplace in the living room with crown molding that overlooks the wrap around deck. The deck includes a natural gas fireplace and a grill to enjoy on cool summer nights or when coming in from the slopes. The upper level offers a master en-suite and gas fireplace and its own attached private deck to overlook the surrounding woods. This level offers two more bedrooms, each with their own queen bed, another private deck and full bath. This is a perfect family home to enjoy year round, entertain family and friends, host game nights and enjoy the slopes.

We aim to provide a high-end vacation rental where our guests can relax and enjoy themselves in a fully equipped house without any interruptions. We understand the importance of having a comfortable place to retreat to away from home. Every guest is treated like family and this is your home. We go above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful stay and a desire to return in the future. We hope you will enjoy our modern amenities while tucked away in nature.

Below are the complimentary amenities you will appreciate during your stay so you can have a relaxing and easy stay.

• Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker (includes coffee, condiments, cooking essentials and some snacks)
• Washer and dryer
• Body care products
• Cleaning supplies (our professional cleaning crew will have the home fully disinfected for your stay)
• Satelite internet and Wi-Fi (speeds may vary)
• Roku TV (you can log into your Netflix etc. but streaming is limited)
• 3 fireplaces
Dishwasher
• Outdoor space with fire pit
• Pet-friendly with approval
• outdoor grill
Deck with picnic table, umbrella and benches

Guest access
You have private access to the entire home and property. No part of this home is shared with anyone outside of your booked group.

Other things to note
Cell service in and around Ellicotville can be spotty. We recently upgraded to and pay for fiber optic internet to augment this (we previously had spotty satellite internet). You are now welcome to use our WiFi for internet calling, etc. (AT&T and Verizon service seems fine but you never know). We do recommend that you pre-download local maps and area info, including check in instructions and the WiFi password. You can enable “WiFi calling” and use our internet for more reliable cell service.

Cameras
We have audio and video recording cameras on the outside of the property for security purposes. There are two cameras, one each at the entry doors to the home. We monitor these cameras for security purposes. Tampering with the cameras will result in immediate cancellation of your stay, without a refund, and a $500 fine.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Holiday Valley Resort. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 14 minutes by car from Holiday Valley Resort and 6 minutes from HoliMont
Sunset Cedar Chalet: Getaway in Ellicotville offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Florina Altshiler

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sunset Cedar Chalet: Getaway in Ellicotville Salamanca

Sunset Cedar Chalet: Getaway in Ellicotville Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tracey P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Deceitful not as pictured
1. 2 trash cans outside and one was full. 2. Not able to use the fire pit outside bc it was filled with beer cans and there was no wood. 3. Railing was unstable and a safety hazard 4. The grill was broken and had food and garbage inside. 5. The downstairs living room had stains all over the furniture. 6. The house smelled musty and smelled like mold. 7. The screens on every door were broken 8. The floors were so dirty if you walked on them your feet turned black 9. The stove was filthy and unusable 10. The fridge was dirty and had items left in the freezer 11. The one upstairs bed had a giant pee stain on the mattress 12. The master bedroom, bed frame was falling apart. 13.Shower door was broke and were very dirty that we had to clean them. Now after all this she tried to charge me $500 for smoking in the house which never happened. Looking through recent reviews this seems to be a pattern with the host. Please for your safety and sanity do not rent this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Great place for ski season. Would have been helpful if we knew the house did not have AC. We also saw a mouse in the kitchen you may want to get that taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Paula W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT GO IN SUMMER
First off we get there and couldn’t get in, I couldn’t place a call because of cell service. Finally got a call out. She said we never emailed a photo copy of my id. Ok, no email asking for that but fine I sent it. Get in the house and it was extremely hot!! Text her asking about air condition and she said there was none, that it’s not a typical amenity that there were fans that could be used. The problem there was many of the windows didn’t have screens so if you opened them you had to bother with bugs. In two of the bedrooms the screens were busted so you couldn’t just leave the sliding door open. Many of the sliding doors you couldn’t open. Very uncomfortable temperatures for most of the stay. The house is very very dated. Ice maker was broken, beds were very uncomfortable so between the heat and the beds the stay was miserable. Just to get home today and find out the owner filled a claim with the damage insurance company I had purchased for $4000 for a sofa, chair and new carpet because there was one ball of dog poop on a rug!!! Completely unreal to think that all that should be replaced for 1 ball of poop!!! She said I didn’t disclose the pet but in vrbo it just says one pet under 20 pounds allowed. I STRESS AGAIN DO NOT RENT THIS HOUSE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
A few friends and I booked this property due to unexpected issues with another property we had booked for the same weekend. Overall we had a great experience here. The owner/manager was friendly and responsive and the house itself was a pretty neat place. We would definitely look at renting again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kari W.

it was a nice place
it was decorated very nicely and pretty clean, however some sliding doors didn't open. Screens on some of the windows were not there and the door hinges to the screen doors that did open were broken and hard to open. the views were beautiful but some deck boards were rotted so you needed to be careful walking down the steps. one of the rooms didn't have a dresser or a place to hang clothes.The room that you entered into the house had empty cardboard stuff and lots of stuff just thrown behind the bar. The stairwell lights going to the 3rd floor didn't work. I feel it wasn't completely ready for guests arrival. none of this stuff kept us from staying or enjoying the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

David P.

Pretty good
Priperty is nice but needs some up keep . Some lights and outlets dont work. Nice place and area for relaxation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Brittany W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location in need of TLC
Our family stayed here and day-tripped to Niagara and Allegory State Park, it was a great central point for day trips. There was plenty of room for [3] children and (4) adults. We selected this property as it met our criteria for location, bedrooms/baths, and budget. We were pleased the property provided extra trash bags, dishwasher tabs, toilet paper, and even toiletry items. We appreciated the games and some kid friendly DVD's. The property was fine for what we needed. We would not stay here again due to the property needing a bit of maintenance and cleaning. As mentioned in other reviews, the main door to the house does not work, the only locked entrance is on the bottom floor. Some of the slider doors on the main level do not work properly either. DO NOT close the master bedroom bathroom door - you will be locked in/out as the door knob does not work. This needs to be fixed. The window blinds are between the window pane and screen which not only makes it a hassle to open windows but also makes it difficult to let natural light in. Some windows do not have screens at all. The DVD player does not work in the basement level. There are also broken door handles on some of the closet doors. Property needs a deep cleaning, kitchen floor had spots everywhere, there were hair strands, ponytails, bobby-pins in the baths/beds, tissues under beds, dust bunnies in corners, marks on walls, and the dining rooms chairs are pulling apart. Keep looking for another location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Megan D.

Not a good experience
I have stayed at dozens of VRBO properties and this is by far the worst experience I have ever had. Difficult finding the property during snow storm. Many light fixtures out. Host was very rude and then unresponsive. Unlike most, this property offers no refund, no cancellation and no changes under any circumstances. If you read other reviews, you will see similar comments. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Emily H.

Family Ski Weekend
Overall I think the property was good. It was very nice to have 3 bathrooms. We were skiing at Holiday Valley so the location was good. Really liked the “mud room area” on the bottom floor..great space to hold all your skis and gear.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty surrounds
Wooded location & very near the ski slopes !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed! Property not great, and the service was…unexpectedly terrible.
Our family (of professionals) has rented a number of properties for vacation and weekend getaways, and this one was the first that really had us questioning home vs hotel. The reviews were surprisingly good…even after looking again following the first couple hours of our experience. We’re not always looking for the Taj Mahal, but clean, safe, and excellent service should be the foundation of any rental! It began with a late check-in. Food left in refrigerator; (lots of) flies in the kitchen light; missing or non-working lightbulbs and light fixtures; non functioning smoke detectors; an empty fire extinguisher; no TV service; no internet; black mold in the basement bedroom ceiling; no outdoor lighting to see when trying to come in; and a front (main floor) door that wouldn’t open which meant only the basement (first floor) door to enter…or escape. This already sounds bad enough, and some items could have been mildly overlooked, but we reached out to the manager for help, asking about things like lightbulbs, outdoor lighting to see when coming in, smoke detectors, TV, internet, etc. you know, just the basics!! First, we were rudely told that the description never said anything about outdoor lighting. That the internet was not for streaming. Then told we could find lightbulbs in the utility room where we only found a few large flood-light bulbs, too big to fit into some fixtures - even if they were functional. But what we did find was lots of mouse feces! Something we did not share with many members of our family. Sadly, we were stuck several hours from our homes on the eve of New Years Eve in a rental with poor service, a muddy driveway, and a choice to make the best of it or keep finding more wrong. We’re a family who prefers to see the silver lining, so we had some cocktails, played games, and enjoyed the surrounding ski lodges, shoppes and restaurants. We opted not to pursue the unhelpful property owner/manager, or even contact the fire inspector on the holiday weekend. Thankfully, nothing else went wrong, and our family stayed safe. We’ll definitely scrutinize the next rental and be prepared with a Plan B so this doesn’t happen again! A BIG NO on this property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie H.

Great location for skiing!
Nice layout for our family. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor. 1 bedroom in the basement. It is a great location for skiing and very quiet. The furnishings are a bit dated, but the home is affordable and comfortable. Each room had its own thermostat. Took us awhile to figure out the heat - but once we did - it was very toasty and cozy. The fireplace on the main level did not work. And there is no remote for the DVD player. There is not enough signal to stream tv - as advertised. Many of the light switches did not seem to do anything. Also, no outdoor lights made it difficult to come and go after dark - which in the winter time is early in the evening. Kitchen lacks cookie sheets, and casserole dishes, otherwise it had everything we needed - including extra food, condiments and spices from previous guests. There was no dishwasher soap - so not sure how clean the dishes are. Unfortunately the view from the master bedroom is completely obstructed by condensation inside the sliding glass door. The owner is very strict about the no cancellation and no refund policy so be sure of your plans before you book.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Tonia Y., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
The area is beautiful and has a lot to offer close by. We enjoyed the house with its two fireplaces and upper deck. Was a very fun-filled weekend getaway with my friends. We experienced the first snowfall of the season that weekend and c'mom even if your not a fan of snow there's something about snow on the pines in the mountains that is just beautiful and peaceful. And Ellicottville while the snow is falling lightly down is something out of a Norman Rockwell painting.. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
No renter manual
As a group had a good time Difficulty with fireplace No bathroom on bunk floor and 4 adults sleeping there- this was a problem. If listing stated location of bathrooms, would not have chosen property Lights in upstairs bathroom- 1 burned out on arrival and other while there Not enough chairs at dining table or outside Stated would have kreuig coffee and this was not provided The host was attentive to our needs when we contacted them Bunk mattress were uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica K., BUFFALO

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote but close to town
We felt like we were in remote territory, but yet, we were only a few minutes from town. We loved the upper patio with the fire pit. The only downfall was no cell service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house in the woods.
We really enjoyed the house. The location was 5 minutes from Ellicottville which made it convenient to attend the Fall Festival. The house slept all of us very comfortable but some of us complained about the beds being uncomfortable. The internet was also very slow. Despite these minor things we would stay here again despite these things. Love the Ellicottville area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan M., Niagara Falls

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property exactly as advertised.
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great place to stay with friends comfortably!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna V., CHICAGO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape
The house had ample space for 4 adults and 2 kids! Great to have 3 bathrooms!!! The kitchen worked great, outdoor space awesome, proximity to state parks and town phenomenal
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful retreat
We really enjoyed our stay. Such a beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great property with plenty of space and rooms for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aunties + Nieces
What a wonderful cozy and welcoming surprise! Perfect place to spend our second girls getaway weekend! Close to town but private! MORE than fair price. And very well kept! Would book again in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and comfortable for skiers.
The house has all the usual and necessary facilities for a comfortable stay. No cable TV service, just DVD's and Wi-Fi. Cell service in the Ellicottville area can be weak or none. This home has been recently updated but is still a work in progress on mionr details.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Annual Ski Trip
All enjoyed the weekend at Holiday Valley Skiing . Home was nice and served as a lovely place to spend time together
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday Home
Location was great. Owner responded to any questions immediately. Well equipped with everything you need. Comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022