All about us
the james family
Meet the James Family! A homeschooling husband and wife duo who travel the world with their four small kiddos. Emilee and Josh created Haven Homes because they realized really quick how hard it is to find safe, reliable, and comfortable accommodations when traveling. When the James Family isn't at home in Buffalo, they're probably out chasing waterfalls with their kids.
Adventure with us
amenities for the entire family
We know that not every guest travels for the same reason, and we believe that guests shouldn’t have to worry about the necessities.
We know life can be unpredictable, but your stay with us doesn’t have to be.
kitchen essentials
Do you want to prepare a home-cooked meal? Our kitchen includes cooking basics for your stay.
wifi connection
Wifi connection is an incredibly important amenity, and we’re excited to offer a high-speed and reliable connection.
pet-friendly
Furry friends need vacations too! We do our best to provide pet-friendly accommodations at our properties.
privacy
Haven is in our name because we know privacy’s importance, and we prioritize it!
Our latest trips
the haven home blog
We believe that no stage of life should hold you back from going on your next adventure. Check out some of our latest family trips; we hope they inspire your next adventure.
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Introducing ✨The Willow Home✨ located on Lake Ontario! First three guests will receive 20% off their booking by using code WILLOW at checkout. www.havenhomesvacay.com/willow-homeButton -
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Meet the faces behind Haven Homes ✨ We are The James Family! Josh, Emilee, Elexa, Elijah, Judah & Esmia. We are a travel-loving homeschool fam based out of Western NY. We enjoy pizza night, adventures, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. Our favorite day of the week is Friday & our longest roadtrip to date is 22 hours. We sure are glad that you’re here! Tell us something about yourself 👇🏻Button -
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the views matter ✨ #lavenderhome #havenhomes #str #airbnb #vrbo #vacationrental #vacationhome #buffaloblogger #rochesterblogger #nycblogger #lakevibes #lakehouse #lakehousevacation #onthewater #getaway #buffalostaycation #buffalo #olcottnyButton -
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Introducing The Lavender Home ✨ This spacious and contemporary chalet style lakefront home, is perfect for small families, a romantic getaway, or a weekend with friends. Featuring an open-loft master king suite, with a soaking tub and private balcony. Peer out the prominent wall of windows to enjoy the majestic views Lake Ontario has to offer. Relax in the hottub, or warm up with your beverage of choice by the fireplace. With a private second bedroom on the first floor, a fully stocked kitchen, and large great room with soaring ceilings, this home is the perfect relaxation spot! Book your stay today using code LAVLAUNCH for 20% off. Code is only available for our first three bookings. #lakeontario #ontarioescapes #lakehouse #lakeview #lake #str #airbnb #vrbo #vacation #staycation #buffalobloggerButton -
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flashback to the start of haven homes; our sweet magnolia 🤩Button -
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Do you hear that? I think it’s the lake calling… ✨Button -
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IT’S TIME! Haven Homes is live 🎉 Head on over, check it out, and then come back and let us know what you think. havenhomesvacay.com - link in bio!Button -
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Right here is the #1 reason we decided to launch Haven Homes! We believe people should pay less on fees, and more on adventures. ✨ #havenhomes #havenhomesvacay #vacationrental #travelnurse #str #airbnb #vrbo #shorttermrental #tennessee #newyorkButton -
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✨✈️ #havenhomes #vacationhome #vacation #travel #str #shorttermrental #travelnurse #buffalony #juniper #juniperhomeButton -
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bathroom goals 🤩 #juniper #juniperhome #travelnurse #healthcareprofessional #str #extendedstayrental #airbnb #vrbo #havenhomes #buffalony #buffalo #bathroomdesign #bathroomremodel #bathroomdecorButton -
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who doesn’t love a good before & after shot? 👀 @threesixtyviews #before #after #beforeandafter #kitchendesign #kitchenremodel #havenhomes #travelnurse #buffalonyButton -
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there is no such thing as too many pillows 🥰 #olcottny #burtny #wilsonny #buffalony #buffalostaycation #staycation #lakeontario #lakehouse #staycation #travel #havenhomes #sunflowerhouseButton -
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Added a few new amenities to warm things up this fall/winter 🔥❤️ dm to bookButton -
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Fall in love with Lake Ontario in the Fall 😍🍁 #lakeontario #olcottny #havenhomes #vacationrental #airbnb #vrbo #str #buffalony #autumn #fall #fallvibes #october #octoberisforlovers #placestosee #thingstodo #travel #exploreButton -
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buffalo + boho + basket wall = the poppy house 🤩 link in bio to book this adorable apartment! . . . #boho #bohostyle #bohodecor #havenhomes #havenhomesvacay #travel #airbnbbuffalo #vrbobuffaloButton -
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Just a few views from around Buffalo✨ . . . 📸: @tyfelizabeth #buffalo #buffalony #olcottny #olcottny #staycation #vacation #vacationrental #havenhomes #explore #travel #niagarafalls #newyorkButton -
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we. love. nashville. ❤️ & we want to share it with you all. stay at the magnolia house, link in bio 🤩 photo: @nashvilleblog . . . #nashville #nashvilletn #tn #tennessee #nashvillestr #magnoliahouseButton -
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“So lovely was the loneliness of a wild lake.” - Edgar Allan Poe . . . #buffalo #buffalony #buffalostaycation #staycation #str #vacation #vactionrental #lake #lakeview #lakeontario #havenhomescoButton -
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wan·der·lust a strong desire to travel and experience the world. "the girl is consumed by wanderlust" . . . #travel #wanderlust #explore #lakeontario #lake #atthelake #havenhomescoButton
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