By Dave Parker
Ellicottville Native Aims to Bring Affordable Luxury to Hometown with “Landscape Hotel”.
Jake Creeley, a 2002 Ellicottville Central graduate and owner of Creeley Construction, is looking to bring a unique lodging experience to his hometown with the proposed Aranar Landscape Hotel and Villas. Located on the former Fitzpatrick family homesite on Route 242, the property boasts stunning views of HoliMont, the Village of Ellicottville, and westward sunsets.
30 1,000-square-foot units designed for a maximum of two people. Each unit
will include a private hot tub, sauna, two-sided fireplace, and expansive windows
to maximize the scenic views.
Creeley’s vision for the “Landscape Hotel” stems from a personal experience. Celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary at a Canandaigua Lake resort, he and his wife spent over $2,200 for just two nights, finding the shared areas overcrowded and additional amenities like spa treatments prohibitively expensive. This sparked an idea: to create an affordable yet luxurious, self-service resort/short-term stay hybrid in Ellicottville.
“I wanted to bring an option to Ellicottville that provides a high-end experience without the exorbitant price tag,” Creeley explained.
Creeley and his company validated their concept with a single luxury short-term rental property, which has been consistently booked since opening, validating their concept. This success fueled their ambition to develop the larger “Landscape Hotel.”
The Aranar Landscape Hotel and Villas will be an adults-only retreat featuring 30 1,000-square-foot units designed for a maximum of two people. Each unit will include a private hot tub, sauna, two-sided fireplace, and expansive windows to maximize the scenic views. A 4,500-square-foot lounge will house a self-service spa with a hydro massage chair, cryotherapy chair, and therapy pod. The lounge will also be available for group events and provide a space for guests to spend time together.
Creeley is also focusing on creating curated packages for couples and groups celebrating special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. He’s committed to partnering with local businesses, acting as the general contractor for the project, and will be utilizing local firms and craftspeople for the construction. He is also pursuing partnerships with Ellicottville restaurants and the local winery to provide guests with a complete and seamless experience. “We want to integrate with the existing Ellicottville business community and provide our guests the best of what the area has to offer,” Creeley said.
Construction is slated to begin in April with the project being fast-tracked for completion by the end of 2025. The team plans to share video updates of the construction progress on their website. Creeley Construction has applied to the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) for tax incentives, including sales tax, mortgage tax, and real property tax breaks for the $10.5 million project. The IDA is currently reviewing that application and considering the project’s potential economic benefits and impact on the community.
Creeley expressed his sincere appreciation for the support he has received thus far. “We’ve been incredibly grateful for the support from the Town of Mansfield, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency, and interest from local businesses,” he said.
For the latest updates on the Aranar Landscape Hotel and Villas project, including construction progress and future booking information, please visit https://aranar.com/.