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Summer Banks Paradise - 4 Minute walk to Beach, 25 Min drive to Niagara Falls

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Full kitchen with island
Seating at Island
Dining and living areas
New stainless steel appliances
Living room with Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Crystal Beach, ON
  • Peace Bridge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • KeyBank Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bebroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids room

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Summer Banks Paradise - 4 Minute walk to Beach, 25 Min drive to Niagara Falls

Our 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is impeccably decorated and renovated for your Crystal Beach vacation! Each room in this cottage has been thoughtfully refreshed and modernized for maximum comfort. We are only 350m away from the beach entrance and a 5-10 minute walk from all the local dining options. Please note in peak season there is a 7 night minimum and preference will be given to requests with a Friday check in.

This 1800 square foot home offers all of the amenities from home including a fully equipped kitchen, all new stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), washer/dryer, central air, unlimited Wifi, cable television and propane BBQ. We sleep up to 8 guests and prefer a maximum of 6 adults per stay. Please note this home cannot accommodate more than 8 guests due to Town of Fort Erie rules outlined in the approved rental licence.

This is a great layout for extended families a bathroom on each floor. Bed and bath layout is as follows:

Main Floor
Full bath

Upper Level
Bedroom 2 – Queen bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 3 – King bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 4 – 2 twin over double bunks (sleeps 6)
Full bath

Outside, we have a covered deck with outdoor seating, our propane BBQ (seasonally May through October) and a small fire pit for evening marshmallows and hotdogs.

Town of Fort Erie Licence No. STR-2020-0032

Only a short drive from the Peace Bridge and Niagara Falls, make this a superb location for local sightseeing and day trips. Enjoy our local activities like the historic Old Fort, Fort Erie Race Track, Safari Niagara or public beachfront parks like Crystal Beach and Waverly. Only 20 minutes away is the glorious Niagara Falls and activities like Clifton Hill, Hornblower Cruises, the Bird Kingdom and plenty of golfing and wineries!

Consider a day trip into Toronto (only 1.5 hours by car) and check out a Toronto Blue Jays game, Ripley’s Aquarium or Canada’s Wonderland.

This is a great home if you are in between real estate transactions or here on work assignment and require furnished accommodation for a few months in the off season. BBQ is offered seasonally from May through October.

This home is best enjoyed by traveling families and we do not make considerations for large group of young adults.

Other things to Note:

Upon confirming your booking, you will be emailed a rental agreement for review and signature. Highlights of the agreement include:

- The Town of Fort Erie Bi-Law requires the owner or operator shall maintain a register that contains the name and address of the Renter(s) and the names of any other Person or Persons who occupy the Premises overnight
- We respectfully ask that you treat our home with respect and consider it as your home away from home and remain considerate of the neighbours always.
- Our cottage is in a residential area and local bylaws require quiet between the hours of 11pm to 8am.
- The Renter whose name the reservation is made is responsible for the conduct of all those using or occupying the vacation property and/or its grounds throughout the duration of their stay.
- When you are not in the house and upon final departure, guests must close and lock all windows and doors. In addition, upon final departure, the Renter must ensure that all food and beverages are removed from the rental property including cabinets, refrigerators and freezers. Failure to remove these items may result in additional cleaning fees
- Renters are liable for all damages and/or loss to the rental property caused by them or as a result of their negligence or caused by or as a result of negligence by anyone permitted on the property during their stay.
- Smoking is not permitted inside
- Small, outdoor fires are permitted in the provided fire pit area.
- The BBQ is available for your use seasonally (May-October) and runs on propane. Please do not move the BBQ to another location on the property and please always double check to make sure it is turned off after every use.
- Please note that absolutely no other items other than bathroom tissue are to be flushed down the toilet. ANYTHING other than bathroom tissue should be placed in the garbage. Any misuse could result in plumbing issues and service calls or repairs will be charged back to the client.

Property manager

Teri O'Neill, Perfect Stays Niagara
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-2020-0032

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Erie

Located in Fort Erie, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Buffalo Zoo and Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Chippewa District and Main Place Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at KeyBank Center or Humberstone Speedway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Crystal Beach, ON

What's nearby

  • Peace Bridge - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Sahlen Field - 22 min drive - 22.9 km
  • KeyBank Center - 22 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Canalside - 23 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 25 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪South Coast Cookhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brimstone Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rizzo's House of Parm - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Banks Paradise - 4 Minute walk to Beach, 25 Min drive to Niagara Falls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer Banks Paradise - 4 Minute walk to Beach, 25 Min drive to Niagara Falls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Banks Paradise - 4 Minute walk to Beach, 25 Min drive to Niagara Falls?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summer Banks Paradise - 4 Minute walk to Beach, 25 Min drive to Niagara Falls located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Erie and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Fort Erie Historical Museum. Whispering Pines Art Studio & Gallery and Sherkston Paintball are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Perfect vacation!

This was a beautiful home that had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and the living area was spacious. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude B., Laval / Québec / Canada

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

Chrystal Beach

Great stay Beautiful place Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion P.

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

Great Place

We loved how close it was to the beach. The property is in great shape.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

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

Beautifully functional!

Very comfortable, clean and tastefully updated cottage. Short walk to the beach. Need to bring paper products and soap. Would love to rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adonis P.

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

Great spot

Lots of room very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Perfect

Loved the house, plenty of room and very clean. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

JILL M.

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

Perfect week

House was perfect for our extended family. Can’t wait to book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Girl trip

We enjoyed our stay! Thank you. We would just suggest blinds or curtains on all windows.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

older but updated

Great distance to the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonia Z.

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

Great peacefull weekend

Nice quite and peaceful neighhood. A block away the beach. The house and clean upon arrival. Was easy to assess the house. The house had everything you need, (dishes. Cookware, towels, ect,). Bedrooms are spacious and nice. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

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

Great beach getaway!

We had a wonderful week in Crystal Beach. This house is in a great location. The beach is only a short 5 minute walk from the house. Restaurants are also within walking distance. We traveled to Niagara Falls, which was an easy 30-40 minute drive. The house is a bit older but it has been nicely renovated. Having the washer and dryer was a nice plus! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

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

Eclipse Weekend what FUN!

I can't recommend this wonderful cottage enough. Don't hesitate to book this great place you won't be disappointed. The cleanliness, decor, comfort etc was outstanding. We had a 20-25 minute drive to Niagara Falls on quiet roads without any traffic. We spend our days exploring all the great sites then would return back to the cottage and take the quick walk to the beach. We had children ages 7, 5, 2 and 1 with us and they loved the playground at the beach and the time to play in the sand.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great location for a family vacation

We enjoyed our stay. Great location with a close walk to beach and a short drive to Niagara Falls. Enjoyed the Thursday night food truck event with the complimentary shuttle that picked up at the end of the street. Property met our needs for my family of six plus grandparents. Nice open floor plan downstairs with a nice kitchen and plenty of room for all of us to sit at the large table. Kids loved the spacious bunk bed room. Covered deck outside was nice too. Easy check in process. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ines S.

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

Enjoyable stay, great communication with property manager

My family of 7 (with adults, teens and young children) stayed here for a week. The cottage was clean and all essentials were provided. The kitchen was well stocked and washer and dryer were available. The kids room with bunk beds was great. I did report some minor issues with getting the TV set up, but Teri was able to provide lots of help and got everything resolved. Location was great, as the cottage is close to the beach entrance so there was no need to drive. Evening walks down the Main Street for ice cream were a lot of fun, especially for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

We were here for family wedding in Fort Erie where I grow up but living in Alberta now.

This is a loving house. Everything we needed was there. It was so comfortable for all of us. Feels a lot of people with spaces for younger ones. Beds were comfortable too. Giant table for all of us. Top on line appliances too. We had a lovely time for 6 days. I’d book it again if this came again in my life. So clean and beautiful inside. Sheila B
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Eileen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Not the best Christmas

The property was great. House was great. There was no power for the first 3 days. So we couldn’t get in. Now property manager said we don’t get a refund because we didn’t notify them. NO POWER!!! NO CELL SERVICE!!! For 3 days. How could we notify them. Notified them as soon as we could. Teri was great. No problem with her.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Petra L.

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

Prima huis, goede locatie

Fijne locatie! Goede communicatie met verhuurder. Woning prima, maar niet echt geschikt voor kleine kinderen, hier en daar onderhoud nodig.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan A.

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

Great location

The property is in a great location, close to the beach on Lake Erie. The property manager, Teri, was super helpful. Great communication throughout the process.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Très belle maison.

Tout était parfait ! Nous aurions voulu y rester plus longtemps.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Great family trip

I stayed here for the 2nd year and was with my family and sisters family. The house fit us all perfectly and we loved how close it is to the beach and crystal Beach restaurants and shops are. 10/10 stay for us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Don D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very Misleading

We were very disappointed upon our arrival to find that the advertised description and photos of this vacation rental were quite misleading and did not reflect the true and actual condition of this property. The cottage is very old and run down with rickety stairs and squeaky uneven floors. The supposed main floor bedroom with king size bed is actually only a pullout futon with uncomfortable flimsy foam mattresses. It seemed that the sheets were never even changed from a previous renter as they were completely wrinkled and had what appeared to be semen stains on them. Disgusting!! A guest in our party of three with mobility issues had considerable difficulty getting upstairs to alternatively use one of the other bedrooms as the main floor bedroom was unacceptable. There were dirty sheets on one of the kids bunk beds as well and the whole place seemed like it hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned but only tidied up in a hurry before our arrival. The television didn’t work when we arrived and we spent a couple hours texting the owner back and forth trying to troubleshoot. The owner did come the next day to address the TV issues and changed the sheets but tried to fluff off the cleaning situation claiming the sheets were just permanently stained and that she should have replaced them. Upon expressing our dissatisfaction, we were offered a refund for the weeks rental less 1 nights charge plus the cleaning fee but we couldn’t find another place in the area and so ended up staying and tried to make the best of it. We left a day early as previously arranged and were expecting a considerable refund for the inconvenience we had encountered but the owner only gave what calculated to be only a shocking 5% refund of the total rental cost. How is that fair? I would not recommend this vacation rental and question VRBO’s screening process for accepting and allowing the inaccurate advertisement of this property. Perhaps VRBO should be offering me a more realistic refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah M.

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

Stay at the beach.

We came for a family wedding with a multiage group and wanted a location close to family and the wedding venue. This location fit the bill well. However there were a few missing pieces for us. These snags for us we’re: lack of adaquate toilet paper, paper towel, soap, lack of ability to open all the windows, challenging cable system, lack of even a few starter packs of coffee and water damage in one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Perfect location

We had a very nice stay at Teri’s Crystal Beach house. The house was very clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was cute, with bars and restaurants within walking distance, and only a short drive to Niagara Falls or Niagara on the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Good stay

Nice house close to the beach. As described with four spacious rooms and comfy beds. One downside is the lack of basic toiletries. A few small shampoo bottles or soaps would be nice to have in case any of the guests forget :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Teri O'Neill, Perfect Stays Niagara

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Premier Host

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