Luxury in a Historic Landmark-great restaurants within walking distance!
This house is a designated historic landmark, proudly recognized by the town for its deep roots in Buffalo’s history and its connection to the War of 1812. We’re honored to share this special piece of the past with our guests.
Stay just minutes from top destinations: 32 min to Highmark Stadium (Buffalo Bills), 15 min to Buffalo/Niagara Airport, and 45 min to Niagara Falls. We're close to Buffalo’s colleges—ideal for Parent Weekend or student drop-off—and under 30 min from vibrant Downtown Buffalo with theaters, restaurants, and nightlife.
To the east, explore Darien Lake Theme Park (25 min), Akron Falls (15 min), Batavia (30 min), and the Rochester area (60 min). Guests often say they wish they’d stayed longer to enjoy the peaceful home and friendly neighborhood.
In spring, walk to a Saturday farmers market, hike nearby trails, fish the local pond, ride scenic bike paths, or relax at the park just across the street—perfect for families!
Enjoy private access to the house in a quiet, welcoming neighborhood. Upstairs features three comfortable bedrooms for eight to sleep, and two full bathrooms. The main floor includes a spacious dining and living area, a foyer, a half bath, the unique “Rocker Room” (circa 1820), and a charming “Vintage Kitchen” (1950).
All bedrooms feature high-end mattresses—Saatva, Winkbed, and Aireloom—dressed in soft, hypoallergenic sheets, pillows, and blankets. Two full bathrooms are located upstairs, stocked with plenty of towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and body wash.
Master King Bedroom: Includes a king bed and twin beds, one of which is in a former sewing annex with a built-in 1947 wall ironing board and walk-in closet. The original soft pine floors from the 1860s and vintage 1940s shutters add charm. Shares a hallway bathroom with the Canopy Room.
Rose Room: Named after my daughter, whose rose artwork decorates the space. Features a queen bed, electric fireplace, and en suite bathroom with new tile and a hand-thrown vessel sink crafted by my husband Jack.
Canopy Room: Located in the older part of the house, it features exposed beams, a queen canopy bed, antique furniture, and milk glass accents. Once servant quarters in the 1940s, it still has a steep, unused back staircase. Shares a hallway bath with the Master King room. Guests often call it the most romantic room.
The dining/living room is perfect for enjoying takeout or catered meals from 9 nearby restaurants—all within walking distance—offering everything from burgers and pizza to gourmet dishes. A house binder includes menus and recommendations. There’s also a small farm brewery close by, run by my husband!
This kitchen is a true throwback, installed in1947—original cabinetry, brick walls likely from the 1800s, and many vintage items on display and for your use. It includes countertop appliances: a 2-burner induction cooktop, George Foreman Grill, cottage-size fridge, vintage wall oven (from 1955—and still working!), microwave, Keurig (pods provided), coffee pot, toaster, and blender. We provide vintage dishes, mugs, bowls, silverware, wine glasses, and all kinds of coffee and sweeteners. No dishwasher—so please wash what you use. Cleaning supplies and trash bags are provided.
Just beyond the kitchen is the home's original room, with a large fireplace and rocking chairs. The unpainted plaster walls are original. In winter, we’ll prepare your first wood fire for free, using hardwood from our property. A small fee applies for extra fires. We’ll show you how to safely enjoy it when you arrive.
We recently added a Smart TV in the living room. Please remember your own passwords to the streaming services you prefer. Our space invites families to talk over a puzzle, play games and enjoy the area. Several of our guests mentioned they didn't even turn on the TV, but really enjoyed the puzzle on the piano!
Like I said, the property is a work in progress. You might see us in the barn outback, working in there to open a ceramic studio. Currently there are several pieces of pottery in the house that Jack made, some even are for sale. We hope in the summer to offer "Come and Play in Clay...and Stay!" If you want to know the history of this home or know why we named it the Honeyhouse, just ask!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
No need to re-make the bed or strip the sheets.
You don't have to empty the kitchen trash, but if you want to because it is overflowing, there is a trash receptacle by the fence where you parked.
Please turn off the AC (summer) or electric fireplace & electric blanket in Rose Room (winter)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We like our neighbors and we want them to continue to like us! Please honor neighborhood quiet time from 9pm to 9am.
Please carry rolling luggage over the pine floors of the living room and master bedroom. The wood floors are 19th century pine.
The house was built in the mid 1800's with unique architecture. Thresholds between rooms may require a step up or down. .
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Clarence
Clarence is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Amherst State Park and Great Baehre Conservation Park, while Clarence Historical Society Museum and Lancaster Opera House are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Elegant Builders Raceway Park or Miller Tennis Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Clarence Historical Society Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Antique World Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Six Flags Darien Lake - 22 min drive - 28.0 km
University At Buffalo - North Campus - 23 min drive - 26.6 km
Niagara Falls State Park - 50 min drive - 66.7 km
Getting around
Buffalo-Depew Station - 17 min drive
Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Brazen Brewing - 6 min drive
APlus at Sunoco - 7 min drive
Dunkin - 8 min drive
Burger King - 8 min drive
The Hilltop Inn & Grove - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury in a Historic Landmark-great restaurants within walking distance! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Luxury in a Historic Landmark-great restaurants within walking distance!?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury in a Historic Landmark-great restaurants within walking distance! on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$360, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Luxury in a Historic Landmark-great restaurants within walking distance!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxury in a Historic Landmark-great restaurants within walking distance!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury in a Historic Landmark-great restaurants within walking distance!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury in a Historic Landmark-great restaurants within walking distance! located?
Situated in Clarence, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Clarence Historical Society Museum, Antique World Market and Corn Maze. Elegant Builders Raceway Park and Samuel’s Grande Manor are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a fantastic and charming historic home for our family to celebrate Christmas together! Hosts were very communicative and thoughtful, you can tell how much love and attention they have put into this house. Tons of character and history throughout the property- would highly recommend to those exploring WNY.
The host was very good with communication. Easy check and in and out. The house was very cool and located in a great spot from the airport and the surrounding Buffalo and Niagara area. It was x not too far and just close enough for everything.
Lovely and Peaceful! Beds were comfortable. This was our second stay, this will be our preference whenever we come back unto town. Place has a lot of character, and in a beautiful location from park and other amenities (I grew up 2 miles away and this place feels like home). Owner was delightful and gave us additional info on the history
We enjoyed this property close to our family reunion. The host is a great communicator. Gave us lots of recommendation of where to shop, eat, and explore! It's a great little town to stay in. The house was wonderful. We loved all of the little notes around the house.
Very unique stay in a historic property. Our host made check in easy and communicated promptly throughout our reservation. The property was perfect for a wedding weekend where we could hang out together while waiting for events. Several restaurants within walking distance. Our host gave detailed recommendations and provided useful tips and information throughout the house so you didn’t have to guess on anything. By far my best VRBO experience EVER. Would highly recommend.
Beautiful property with thoughtful host. Property was very clean and well-appointed with a lot of great history. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Thomas Z.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Anna Marie
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sue is a wonderful hostess. She quickly got back to us when we had questions, had great recommendations for dining and places to visit. Loved that we could read about the history of the house and the area.
We will definitely stay there again.
Sue is an amazing host! Very attentive. The home is incredibly clean and there is so many interesting things to look at. It was so interesting staying there. We had a group of girls there for a softball tournament and they had such a great time playing the games and doing puzzles and looking at all the fun items in the home. We really had a fantastic time! We would definitely stay here again!
Our stay at this home was great! Perfect home for our family. Plenty of space to spread out. It’s a very unique historical home and we really enjoyed the tour and history the host provided. Very fun to learn about the movie the house is in, and we did enjoy watching it. Everything was very clean and organized. There were cute little helpful notes around the house to tell us where things were located or how to use things. Also a small setup of great gifts for purchase. Location is great too, we were able to walk to some fun shops. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!!
Plenty of room in the place and the beds were comfortable. Low beams in places if you are over 6 ft and we couldn't get the football games on TV. But it was a lovely place to stay in clarence at a great price.
This is the second time I’ve had friends / family stay at this residences. A really unique property with a great backstory and wonderful hosts. Very comfortable place to stay. My group this time are really experienced travelers with many travel books / features to their names. They all loved it. A perfect headquarters to explore all the WNY has to offer. (The first visit was a for a family wedding.) It will certainly be my go-to place for future visitors.
A beautiful historic house. Very comfortable beds. The best hosts you could ask for! The bakery that is two doors down was closed due to weather so Sue delivered fresh baked scones.
What more could you ask for
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is great, as long as you're not expecting a modern house. We weren't, so we (mom, dad, and 4 teens) enjoyed it as the bit of history that it is. Very clean, and plenty of space. Sue made sure we had what we needed and let us know of opportunities in the community, as well as about many of the restaurants in the area. Great hostess, and great house. We would definitely come here again!
Sue and Jack have such a beautiful, spacious and welcoming home! They are also the very best kind of hosts - attentive (checking in once each morning via text to see if we needed anything) but very respectful of our privacy and space. The house is so spacious, clean and welcoming, with beautiful gardens, outdoor artworks, history and artifacts as well as comfortable a/c and modern bathrooms and conveniences. We recommend the Honey House highly and certainly would book again in the future!
Sue went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and at home. I call the house our "home away from home." That is thanks to the atmosphere Sue and Jack create for their guests. Do yourself a favor and make this house your number one choice because you won't find another property like it! Plus the location is close to shops and restaurants, some of which are in walking distance. A+++
Traveled here with five kids and was a little concerned it wouldn’t be family friendly but staying in this historical home ended up being such an educational experience for the kids and they loved it. Sue and Jack also did everything they could to make us all comfortable. As a mom, it’s not often I’m the one being pampered but I sure felt that way here! Do recommend.
Alissa O.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Sue & Jack Merlino
We live just a stone's throw from the Honeyhouse and are happy to help with anything you need during your stay. Jack, a skilled clay artist, crafted many of the home’s unique features—sinks, vases, and lamps. This summer, he plans to open a pottery studio in the barn, which is located on the same property but is not part of the rental. You might even see him sculpting clay during your visit. Sue, a retired science teacher, is your hostess and Jack’s pottery assistant. When the house isn’t booked, she hosts wellness workshops in the dining room.
Why they chose this property
When the old stone house just a few doors down went up for sale, we jumped at the chance to restore it. That first summer, before renovations began, it was used as a film set for Widow’s Point—a haunted lighthouse movie starring Craig Sheffer. Some interior scenes were shot right here!
We started by clearing overgrown trees and repairing the roof. Restoring the original windows came next—a challenge, as many were painted shut or broken. We found antique wavy glass on the property and carefully cut it to replace broken panes, preserving the beautiful lines, bubbles, and waves from 1800s glassblowers. Jack repainted the original cedar shake siding and wood trim, transforming the exterior from a dull green to a striking deep blue.
The lower level, built with 14-inch-thick limestone walls likely quarried nearby in the 1800s, made electrical and plumbing work tough—but we managed! While we added Jack’s handcrafted vessel sinks, many features are original, simply cleaned and refreshed.
The kitchen is a true time capsule, still as it was in 1947. The 1955 ovens still work, and a mason recently told us the brick walls appear to date back to the 19th century. We found and reused many vintage items left behind in the attic and cupboards. Just beyond the kitchen is the oldest room in the house, with a large fireplace, original plaster walls (left unpainted), and rocking chairs for relaxing by the fire.
What makes this property unique
Stepping into the Honeyhouse feels like stepping back in time. This summer, we hope to fill it with more antiques and Jack’s handmade pottery—and plan to offer his pieces for sale to visitors. In winter, we’ll light a cozy wood fire in the Rocker Room, and next spring, we’ll be working on backyard landscaping.
Just down the road, Clarence Hollow now features the Brick Hall, a beautifully renovated vintage church turned banquet space—perfect for weddings or events. Our home is an ideal weekend stay, just a short walk from 9 restaurants. You can dine in or bring takeout back to enjoy at our large vintage dining table.
There’s plenty to do with your family! Right across the street is a large town park with hiking, cross-country skiing, sledding, playgrounds, fishing, and access to miles of bike paths. Nearby, explore Akron Falls, Tillman Swamp, or walk to the local bowling alley for Sunday Breakfast & Bowl. Shopping ranges from antique stores to malls just minutes away. You’re also close to movie theaters, Darien Lake, Highmark Stadium, several Buffalo universities, the Buffalo/Niagara Airport, and only 45 minutes from Niagara Falls, USA.
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