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Harvard Home Away from Home , 4Bd/2Ba, Save 10% Weekly, 20% monthly.

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Foyer
Living room.
Kitchen
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Buffalo, NY
  • Canisius College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Buffalo State College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Harvard Home Away from Home , 4Bd/2Ba, Save 10% Weekly, 20% monthly.

Enjoy the perfect mix of historic charm & modern comfort in our 4 bed 2 bath, 2200 sq ft home. Featuring beautiful century-old woodwork, the open floor plan includes a well-equipped kitchen, living & dining areas, a zen room, office, a welcoming foyer & large yard. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms offer plenty of room to unwind.

* Save 10% on weekly stays and 20% on monthly bookings! Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts and special perks for returning guests.

Located on Harvard Pl near Main St, we’re near a small park and just minutes from public transit, making it easy to explore the city. Canisius College, the historic Forest Lawn Cemetery, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, AKG Art Museum, Buffalo History Museum, and Olmsted Delaware Park are all nearby. Shop and dine like a local with Main St, Delaware Ave, and Elmwood just a short walk or drive away.

Just 7 minutes to downtown & 15 minutes from the airport, our home provides easy access to Buffalo’s top attractions. Be our guest & feel at home in your home away.

Each bedroom has its own 40”tv, with a 55” tv in the living room. The basement includes laundry for your convenience. Outside, relax in the large yard with a picnic table or enjoy the charming front garden. Our driveway fits three cars.

Property manager

Ayat Nieves
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n play, Baby tub, kids dishes, basic toys
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House Rules 1. Enjoy your stay and be great guest! 2. No shoes in house 3. 3 Ps in toilet only. TP, pee, poop 4. No smoking, vaping, parties, pets
5. Communicate as needed. Checkout and Cleaning 6. Empty the fridge, remove all personal belongings. Leave bedding on bed. Leave house as received.
7. Wash any used pots, pans, Put dishwasher safe dishes in dw 8. Put the trash in the trash. Empty room bins when full

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Buffalo

Elmwood Bidwell, a neighbourhood in Buffalo, is home to this holiday home. Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Wilcox Mansion - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Buffalo Museum of Science and Erie Basin Marina. Travelling with kids? Make time for Buffalo Zoo, or head to an event or a match at KeyBank Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Buffalo, NY

What's nearby

  • Canisius College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Buffalo State College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Buffalo Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • KeyBank Center - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Delavan-Canisius College Station - 7 min walk
  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 10 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack Rabbit - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Em Tea Coffeecup Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Harvard Home Away from Home , 4Bd/2Ba, Save 10% Weekly, 20% monthly. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harvard Home Away from Home , 4Bd/2Ba, Save 10% Weekly, 20% monthly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harvard Home Away from Home , 4Bd/2Ba, Save 10% Weekly, 20% monthly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harvard Home Away from Home , 4Bd/2Ba, Save 10% Weekly, 20% monthly. located?

Located in Elmwood Bidwell, this family-friendly Buffalo holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Canisius College and Forest Lawn Cemetery. Delaware Park and St. Mary's School for the Deaf are also within 1 mile (2 km). Delavan-Canisius College Station is 7 minutes by foot and Utica Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dallas B.

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

Baugh Family Event

Great time! House was well equipped and comfortable. Excellent deal for the money. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan R.

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

What a wonderful stay

Fantastic 10/10 would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice home

Nice home perfect for the boys weekend to come in and experience a Bills game and Buffalo for the first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

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

Great central location to enjoy all of Buffalo

The location of this house was perfect to explore different areas in Buffalo. The house itself was perfectly equipped with all of our needs, including guide books for the area. I would highly recommend this rental if traveling to Buffalo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Nice Stay

The house is exactly as pictured. We had a family of 5, so plenty of room for our stay. Very close to museums, and a short drive to other attractions. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

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

Family

The house was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany F.

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

Great Spot

Host was responsive and accommodating. House was as described. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dinah C.

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

Family Reunion

Place was great and we would definitely book again. Only improvement I would suggest is possibly some additional items in the kitchen (i.e: some mixing bowls; possibly maybe just a thing of foil/saran wrap or some baggies).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Son’s Wedding

First time to Buffalo, this home was centrally located. Had everything we needed. Host was available to answer any questions. If ever in Buffalo would stay here again😊.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Great house in a great location

Stayed here with our two young kids while visiting family and friends. Great neighborhood, super close to Delaware Park, easy highway access. Host was super responsive to the one small issue we had. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Beautiful house

I stayed here for the second time this past week. It was just as perfect as before. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

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

Our Niagara Falls /Buffalo vacation

Nice place to stay. The living room could have better seating. Also should specify that there is no central air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tamara B., Where do you live?

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

Great time!

This was a perfect house for our girls trip to 'see snow'! It had all we needed but kept the beautiful old charm of the house! Very close to everything we needed. Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K., Madison WI

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

Buffalo Family house

This house has four roomy bedrooms and plenty of living space. It was perfect for our family visiting Buffalo together. We were close to where we wanted to be and it was very easy to get to the Falls and museums and just a couple blocks from Delaware Park. The beds were super comfortable and the bathrooms were very nice. A great place to stay if you are planning to hang out in Buffalo.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted M.

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

Large House with big bedrooms

Short trip with 3 friends to see football and hockey games. Very good central Buffalo location, parking, large bedrooms and kitchen. It is an older house but has been renovated and was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

kelly s.

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

graduation

The property was very nice. There’s a very nice backyard but not really set up to sit out and enjoy the nice weather. The front door is very tricky with the keypad. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely recommend it !!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara D.

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

Bills game weekend

The house is very nice, the upstairs bathroom light flickers on and off otherwise we had a great stay and the propert manager was very nice and let us check in a little early which helped a lot !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F., Canada

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

Fabulous stay in a beautiful home!

We were four friends who were coming to Buffalo to spend four days together, and we couldn’t have picked a better place for a girls' weekend! As soon as we walked into the place, it felt like home. The entire house was very clean and well kept, and the location was perfect for getting around the city. Everywhere we wanted to go was just a short driving distance away. We each had our own bedroom with very comfortable beds and lots of pillows, there was plenty of living space and a well stocked kitchen, and there were two full bathrooms with nice, plush towels. Ayat was an absolute pleasure to deal with and was always extremely quick to respond to our inquiries. We all loved our stay and would highly recommend Harvard Haven for a great getaway! Thanks again, Ayat, for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorri R.

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

Easter Weekend in the 716

The house was well suited for our stay, 6 adults. The kitchen was great - organized, clean and well stocked. Only two disappointments, that didn't alter our rating, just are suggestions for improvement. The living room does not have enough seating and the sofas are very old. The main TV in the living room is not a smart TV, we could not get live TV at all (it is March Madness), only Netflix type entertainment. An upgrade to the TV would be great! Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

donnamarie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We had a very good stay

Overall the property was clean and nicely appointed. The only issue was a few black ants in the downstairs bathroom and kitchen. Not a big deal. We appreciated the shower body wash conditioner and shampoo in both bathroom. We did have to got out and buy toilet paper. There was no local tv only Netflix and Prime. The deal breaker as to why we would not stay there again-The front steps are a major safety concern. The porch slopes terribly and the outdoor carpeting on the stairs is a tripping hazard. Honestly, I don't know how this front entry passed inspection. We visit Buffalo often and would love to stay again if the
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harpreet S.

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

Horrible stay and experience.

When we reached there, it was not cleaned after prior guests left. We had to leave the house until 6 pm so they could clean it. We were left waiting and killing time till he got it cleaned. Upon asking to reimburse in some form (for eg buy us a bottle of wine/liquor) he denied that and got us a couple bags of chips and some chocolate which doesnt even cut it. This was completely unprofessional behavior and stay started at such a bad note. We wanted to have a good time but it turned out sour from the get go.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Location!

This property had a great location. We were able to walk to Elmwood pretty easily from here. Pretty close to the light rail line so you have easy access to downtown. The neighborhood is up and coming so it's a little rough around the edges, but I think it's only going to improve. Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Great stay!

The place is clean and nice with off street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great location

Excellent location ! Quick response for the host when needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Charming & Modern

Ayat has done a great job keeping the charm of this magnificent old large house while providing some modern updates. The house is located less than a mile away from Elmwood Ave and all of the beautiful parks and parkways--it was perfect for our group! If you want to stay in the Canisius/Elmwood Village area, you should consider Casa Verde!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ayat Nieves

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Hi, we’re experienced hosts with three years of providing exceptional stays. As a licensed Real Estate Salesperson and a landlord for 17 years, I’m dedicated to top-tier customer service and ensuring you have a five-star experience. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

Located in a great residential neighborhood, our home is just minutes from parks, public transit, restaurants, and more. Recently renovated, it features a new kitchen and bathrooms, an open floor plan, and beautifully preserved original woodwork. We look forward to hosting you!

What makes this property unique

Our spacious 4-bedroom single-family home offers plenty of room to relax, both inside and out. With a large yard, an open floor plan, and beautifully preserved original woodwork, our home blends historic charm with modern comfort. Each bedroom has its own 40” TV, and the living room features a 55” TV for entertainment. Guests also enjoy the convenience of a well-equipped kitchen, a dedicated office space, a zen room, and in-home laundry.

Beyond the home itself, our location is unbeatable—just minutes from parks, public transit, restaurants, and Buffalo’s top attractions like Delaware Park, Canisius College, and the AKG Art Museum. Plus, with three years of hosting experience and 17 years as a landlord, we pride ourselves on delivering five-star service that sets us apart. We look forward to welcoming you!

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