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Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private!

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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4 bedrooms2 bathrooms260 sq m

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North East, PA
  • Popular LocationPenn Shore Winery7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPresque Isle Wine Cellars4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCourtyard Wineries4 min drive
  • AirportErie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)29 min drive

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About this property

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

Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private!

Exclusive Lake Erie Cottage

Retaining the original stone walls which were handcrafted by their late uncle, two brothers lovingly rebuilt this farmhouse-style cottage which sits on an exclusive and private point on the shores of lake Erie.

From sunrise to sunset nature puts on a spectacular show in front of his home which was thoughtfully designed to take advantage of the beautiful scenery. The seating options are endless…. Comfortable wicker furniture on the covered front porch, a hammock strung between large maple trees at the water’s edge, a group of Adirondack chairs in the front yard, another group of chairs around a campfire on the beach or inside the front room on a comfortable slipcovered sofa (where it looks like the lake is almost reachable with one’s hand when sitting down) are all perfect spots to enjoy the beauty of Lake Erie.

The interior of the house was designed with family gatherings and entertaining foremost in mind. The open floor-plan features views of the living and dining room from the kitchen. The farmhouse dining table can accommodate up to 8 people while another table in the front room can seat up to 6 people. Both are ideal for spending time enjoying meals or playing games. Outside a large picnic table is perfect for dining, games or crafts. Cafe lighting strung over the hammock adds to the ambience in the evenings from both inside and outside the cottage.

In the living room, the fireplace showcases some of the original stonework and features a large black walnut mantle. This room also provides more comfortable slipcovered seating and is a cozy spot to relax and watch t.v. or sit in front of the gas fireplace. All of the walls throughout the cottage are newly constructed of tongue and groove wood paneling painted white.

The kitchen features upscale appliances, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, glass front refrigerator and farmhouse sink. The open shelving and large windows create a relaxed, nostalgic feel which makes meal preparation inviting. Just outside a gas grill sits on a stone patio among the wooded side yard and is a perfect spot for grilling and mingling with cocktails before dinner. Guests can also relax and keep the cook company while seated on the four bar-stools at the kitchen peninsula. Nearby is a dry -bar/ hutch, complete with beverage refrigerator and ice-maker designed for entertaining ease.

There is a strict limit of 8 overnight guest with this rental.

Also on the first floor:
Bedroom 1 - King bed
Bedroom 2 - 2 Queen
Downstairs bath - walk-in shower featuring river rock stone flooring and multiple shower heads

The second floor includes:
Bedroom 3 - 1 king bed,
Bedroom 4 - 1 Full bed
Upstairs shower - walk in shower with marble tile and multiple shower heads

Linens and towels are provided.


The cottage is equipped with central air conditioning and heat.

The owners of the home are happy to share this unique home as a vacation get away for one or two families but it is not intended to host any type of event or party.








Property manager

Patricia (Sam) Stetson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage

About the neighborhood

North East

Located in North East, this cottage is on the beach. North East Historical Society and Lake Shore Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Freeport Beach and Burch Farms Country Market. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Penn Shore Winery - 7 min walk
  • Presque Isle Wine Cellars - 4 min drive
  • Courtyard Wineries - 4 min drive
  • Mazza Vineyards - 5 min drive
  • Lake Erie Speedway - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 20 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Straw Hat Drive In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Better Baked Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Skunk & Goat Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! located?

Nestled on the beach, this North East cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie and Penn Shore Winery. Freeport Beach and Green Meadows Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stress relief
We have been at the lake house for a number of years and each year when we walk into the house, we instantly feel all stress from our daily routine and lifes problems to melt away....what a great quiet fun week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Always a fantastic time at this beautiful lake house. Owners are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation at the beach house
Our stay was enjoyable. The house and location are beautiful. We enjoyed many activities including walking on the beach, star gazing, painting rocks and playing board games. I brought a few kayaks and sue to the pleasant weather we kayaked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven
Our vacation at this property was just what we all needed. The home is gorgeous and clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for the week. The kids loved playing along the shore. We had room to set up yard games. The owners were responsive and quickly addressed any questions. We have zero complaints! We would love to stay here again! Thank you for the memories we will cherish for a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
As usual, the stay was absolutely wonderful! A group of us 8 girls have been returning to this property since we found it...approximately 6 years now. Would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Stay
The house is beautiful, comfortable, well equipped and immaculate! Enjoyed local restaurants and wineries and hope to return next year for a third round! Beautiful sunsets and Hunters full moon in perfect fall weather:)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family friendly stay on the lake
The house and property are absolutely beautiful. Enormous lawn with a hammock and string lights, perfect for the kids to explore and play. House was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Beach is rocky but still very accessible from the house and lawn and all of our kids swam (with water shoes). It was wonderful to hear the waves lapping and feel surrounded by water as far as we could see. There is only one set of neighbors in view and they were friendly, and far enough away that we didn't feel we were bothering them playing games on the lawn. Beds and showers were super comfortable and luxurious. The town is quite nice - we had a great lunch at the Skunk and Goat and ordered from both town pizza shops while we were there. The hosts were very responsive during our stay. A pretty perfect family getaway from Pittsburgh!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, sweet location on the lake.
This was our third time to stay at this great home. It is very well equipped, immaculate, spacious , comfortable, with lake views all around . Accommodating , available hosts. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another vacation at the lake house in the books.
The lake house is a wonderful get-away for a week of sun. water and eagles. We all enjoy spending time together. Last year we enjoyed having meals outside on the picnic table but this year it was missing...maybe next year it will appear..Fun time was had by all. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
This was our second stay at the property and that should tell you everything. It’s a beautiful and relaxing getaway. We enjoyed seeing so many more eagles this year and had a great time hunting for sea glass every day. Definitely created fond memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Patty's vacation spot!
The listing does not do justice to this home. This cottage is beautiful! Much larger than we expected! The owners were very easy to work with even thought they were out of state during most of our visit. I would not recommend this home for handicapped or elderly who do not walk well. The parking is not close to the cottage and there are no grabbers in the bathrooms. There are also no railings at the outside steps. The views here are to die for! The sunsets are gorgeous! We experienced all kinds of weather during our stay, but never failed to enjoy the skies and water. Where the weather was cold or rainy, we enjoyed the cozy fireplace and family room with windows everywhere to watch the views. We took amazing pictures! If you are not handicapped, this place is to die for! My friends and I teased about how we could buy this place from the owners. They are very nice people and try hard to accommodate your needs. I highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters’ Getaway
This was our fourth stay at this lovely property. Among all the wonderful features, the sunroom is excellent for building jigsaw puzzles while still enjoying magnificent lake views! Dave and Sam are excellent hosts. We are looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend getaway
We returned for a long weekend stay to my moms favorite place to celebrate her 90th birthday!!! We always love our stays. The home and views are beautiful and the hosts are fantastic. The waves were spectacular this trip. Until next time!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Glen Rock, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
We came back for another piece of heaven. I can’t say enough about the cottage it’s just a wonderful experience, total relaxation. Walking on the shore line my 6 year old grandson found sea glass and was so happy with his find that when he left he added it to the jug as he wanted to leave it for the owners to thank them for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The home was was more perfect than the pictures can possibly show. We left relaxed and so happy that we were able to book it. Sam was the best and so very sweet to accommodate our special needs. (Thank you Sam) Already booked for next year. By the way.... watching the eagles were magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO Property Review
A group of us have stayed at this property for several years now and everything was wonderful as always...thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stacation
Great property as advertised!! Very comfortable beds. I could go on and on but just read property description and know it will be better than says! Actually more spacious than the photos show. Being so close to home we had a few day visitors who promptly went home and booked a stay for themselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living the dream
Was so nice to live in this beautiful home! Renters next door were only loud one day. Sandy beaches are a short drive away. The hammock, watching the glorious sunsets, and the outside patio were a joy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
Beautiful, well appointed home, with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable, quiet , relaxing trip. Great views of the sunset, eagle sightings daily and top of the line appliances and furniture. Rocky beach so bring old sneakers. We didn’t want to leave !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grammies beach house
quiet and a great place to relax and unwind. what can I say but beautiful. this is our second vacation to this wonderful place and we love it. on the down side, the sunsets did not cooperate.. thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with us. until next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach House
Beautiful, immaculate home on Lake Erie with high end kitchen and interiors. Amazing sunsets! Ample yard to play games. Great home for families or friends to enjoy! Sam/Dave, thank you for another fantastic week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a family gathering
We enjoyed the peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rebooked on Day 2 - That Wonderful
This home is immaculate, from the architecture and design to the finishing touches. It is truly one of the most beautiful, well-thought-out and intentional homes I've ever been in. Every single room was thoughtfully created and curated to highlight the property from sunrise to sunset. From every angle, whether standing in the kitchen or sunroom, you can take in the most amazing light throughout the day. Highly comfortable, clean furniture; every amenity you could think of, including every piece of serving ware and bar ware you'd ever need; and high quality linens, dishes, and finishes. We were so impressed that on the morning of Day 2, we booked it for another stay. It was the cleanest rental we've ever stayed in and that means a lot during a pandemic year. We enjoyed peace and quiet, searched for sea glass, fished, watched for eagles and all kinds of other birds. I would love to see more before photos/photos of the remodel process because I was that taken with the design. Can't say enough great things about the property and am thankful to the owners for opening up their lake home to us. Looking forward to revisiting next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
What a wonderful setting , spacious cottage and relaxing weekend! We thoroughly enjoyed the local wineries and shoppes also. We will be planning a return trip for the sunsets alone!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021