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Delightful Lake Erie Cottage

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Bonfire on our beach
Front of Cottage
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Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Westfield, NY
  • Grape Discovery Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mazza Chautauqua Cellars Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chautauqua Institution
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Delightful Lake Erie Cottage

Located less than a mile west of Barcelona Harbor just off of Route 5 in a quiet rural setting. Close to a small wooded area with a nice path to a beautiful private beach. We are directly in the heart of wine country and a short drive to Chautauqua Institution which offers concerts, theater, world famous speakers as well as 2 - 18 hole golf courses. Also located close by is Midway Amusement Park, Panama Rocks and Peek n Peak as well as many other points of interest. Cottage is fully furnished including linens. The roomy larger bedroom has 2 full size beds. Second bedroom has a queen size bed. There is 1 bathroom, washer and dryer, full kitchen, dining area and living room. Cottage has cable and internet and rents from Saturday to Saturday during the months of June, July and August.

Property manager

Dale Mathews

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: birthday parties and weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is 75.00 per pet per stay
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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
Parties and events (including birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Westfield

Located in Westfield, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. McClurg Museum and Chautauqua Amphitheater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Johnson Estate Winery and Mazza Chautauqua Cellars Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing. Chautauqua Bookstore and Chautauqua Belle Steamboat are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Westfield, NY

What's nearby

  • Westfield Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Grape Discovery Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mazza Chautauqua Cellars Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Chautauqua Amphitheater - 20 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Westfield Main Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Johnson Estate Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪CJ's Pizza & Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tap Room - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Lake Erie Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Delightful Lake Erie Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Lake Erie Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Lake Erie Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Erie and within 3 miles (5 km) of McClurg Museum and Johnson Estate Winery. Westfield Memorial Hospital and Mazza Chautauqua Cellars Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Fall weekend

Perfect spot for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jack f.

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

Had a great time was very accommodating.

Had a great time on the beach cottage was just as the website showed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Wonderful stay

My family and I love our stay at Dale’s cottage! Great distance to the private beach! Our family loved the beach and was excited for a campfire at the beach! We’re definitely planning to stay here again! Thank you Dale for the local suggestions and for a wonderful stay at your awesome cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

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

Awesome

This place was really nice super close to the private beach. We enjoyed the night fire on the beach. Caught a bunch of fish love this place will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

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

Awesome!

This place is so amazing. The beach is so beautiful. The sunsets are amazing. The beach glass you can find is awesome. The water is super clear for snorkeling. Just an all-around great place.!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

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

Cottage was very nice but not on the beach

Very nice. Host was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Cute cottage

Cottage had everything we needed. Very cute. You could tell it was a little older with some structural and construction details-but that didn’t matter to us. Gave it 4 stars for cleanliness only because Dale thought we were coming the next day and didn’t have a chance to do a thorough clean-everything important was nice and clean though-but there were some cobwebs. Love the beach! Thanks for a fun weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Just Loved Our Stay!

I almost hate to say how much we enjoyed our trip! The house was clean, cute and comfy! The host left the door open and the key on the table. From then on, we were at home! Comfortable beds, great cable and my golden was in heaven. This house is close to a private beach and we enjoyed the beach during the morning walks looking for sea glass, to sunning in the afternoon and finally spectacular sunsets every night. We were not ready to leave! Picked pears at local farm, went to Farmers & Artisan Market on Saturday. We will definitely be planning a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robin F., STEWARTSTOWN, PA USA

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

Fern Cabin

We had a very relaxing time and the cabin was very comfortable. The location to the lake and to Erie and Jamestown was just right. Would stay there again if coming back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN P.

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

Fantastic Vacation

We had such an amazing time! Everything about our stay was awesome! The cottage was very clean and well equipped with the basics! We certainly are looking for to potentially visiting again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Erie was great!

We loved staying at the house. It has a beautiful path to the rocky beach where we fished for steelhead and looked for beach glass. It’s easy to get around the area and a great base camp if you’re day-tripping to Buffalo, Erie or Niagara
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Lovely Lake Cottage

We had a fabulous time at this lovely cottage. It was truly a short walk to a semi-private beach where we spent hours collecting beautiful sea glass. We enjoyed a campfire along the path to the beach where a fire pit with seating and ample firewood was available. The home was clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive and provided a recommendation for where to get fresh fish to cook at the cottage. We only wish that our stay was longer. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandie S.

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

Relaxing

The owners were very accommodating and thoughtful of our group. Beds were very comfortable. We had everything we needed. Would love to stay again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Vacation

We had an excellent time. The beach and the cottage were more than I expected. The beach fires were an awesome family bonding time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Comfortable Cottage by the Lake

Dale’s cute cottage is a great place to stay to relax and enjoy the lake. It’s clean, quiet, with updated amenities, comfortable beds, and all the comforts of home. Only wish our schedule this trip to Westfield would have allowed us to spend more time right there. We’ll look forward to another stay when we can do just that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice L.

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

Weekend getaway

Great stay at this cottage by the lake! Loved the property & the little path to the water. The beach had tons of awesome rocks! Lots of skipping rocks going on. Dale was a great host & very attentive to any questions that came up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Relaxing get away

Cottage was exactly as pictured. You could hear the lake waves from the front porch of the cottage and see some of it through the trees. The walk down to the lake was short and there were chairs waiting for you on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Family Time

My sister and I were looking for somewhere to stay close to Steel Run Campground. Another sister was camping there with her trailer. Your cottage was cute, clean and very accommodating. Very thankful that you have A/C and fully stocked! We would like to book it again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Wonderful Stay

Quaint cabin in perfect location and short walking access to Lake Erie. Besides being so close to the lake the accommodations were close to Westfield, the Barcelona Lighthouse and the public beach & boat launches (5 minutes max drive). WiFi was easy to connect to along with Smart TV for access to personal streaming apps. The Matthews were responsive to inquiries in a very timely manner. AC units available, but hardly had to use - Great Lake breezes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Started out great....my dogs first trip to the beach.

No description of dogs needing to have collar and leash. I believe the gentleman was Dale's husband saw me heading to the beach when he came up with two of their dogs....didn't say anything or I would have had them on. Came back down knowing we were there and he told me his dogs were in heat. Not knowing if my two were fixed or not. One of my dogs was swimming with his...his dog bit my dogs cheek and then a huge altercation broke out between the dogs. My dogs or i have never been in a situation like that. I'm not sure about his dogs but it was a scarey situation...I still have nightmares. I was told to leave ....do not clean up just go....when I came to check on his dogs. I never saw Dale, but told I would receive a call and I never did. Nor did I get my two days back of my rental that I was not allowed to stay. I offered to pay the vet bill, not even seeing the injury to their dog. My dogs had bite marks and puncture wounds. The one dog had bleeding of the eyes and swelling of head from the beatings he took from the owners husband. Has been having head tremors. Like I said all in all a bad trip that could have been avoided if rules were posted and he didn't take 2 dogs in heat to the beach...even though mine are fixed it's not good for any dogs in heat to be around other dogs. He even told me when renters come with dogs we text each other so each has there own privacy....why wasn't that done with me? I went off of the reviews from other people and I believe my stay would have been good too if tye husband used better judgement.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

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

Cottage By the Lake

Perfect little cottage by the lake for my husband and I to spend our “25th” wedding anniversary. We spent every morning at the beach collecting beach glass., and listening to the waves crash on the shore. The cottage is not far from local wineries, and Chautauqua Lake. I can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Enjoyable stay

Coordinated this stay for friends. Dale, the host, was extremely helpful and responsive in answering questions. Great midway point for friends from Central Pennsylvania and Canada to meet. The stay was enjoyable; especially enjoyed spending time on the private beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Betsy B., Columbus, Ohio

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

Private Beach!!

We had a wonderful time at Fern Cottage. The online listing was spot on. The beds were very comfortable & we slept well. The Cottage had everything we needed, and never needed to contact our Host. Including flashlights, one thing I had forgotten & was glad to find in the Cottage, allowing us to make it to the lake after dark. The short walk to the lake was a thoughtfully designed path with an added sitting & campfire area along the way. We visited the last week in September and had the shoreline all to our selves, enjoying a late night bonfire with seating provided by our host. It was a wonderful, relaxing peaceful time that we are hoping to do again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa s.

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

best ever

great stay...great property. very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Great long weekend

My kids and I enjoyed the last bit of summer at the beach and took advantage of the games and movies at the cabin. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dale Mathews

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We have lived in the area ever since we got married in 1989. We both grew up coming to the beach here as kids and in fact the house that we live in was a seasonal family cottage that we have turned into a year round home. We have always loved it here and we have 6 kids and they all also love it here.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it is right next to our home. We feel that we are very blessed to live in such a beautiful place and we love to share it with others.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is in a great location. It is very relaxed here. We have a small wooded area and a private beach which is really one of the best in the area. There are also so many things to see and do within a 30 mile radius of us. Also since we are right next door we are we will do anything we can to make sure your stay is memorable and enjoyable.

Languages:

English