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Perfect Waterfront Lake House!

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Sun loungers
Property grounds
Smart TV, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect Waterfront Lake House!

Welcome to our Lake House ! Our Lakehouse is a private lakefront home with our own dock a walk out beach area and large yard and ample room for guests cars & a trailer! We love our LAKEFRONT House and the location is fantastic! This is a 3-bedroom 2 full bath house that is situated right on the water, with our own dock. The master bedroom features a 14.5 " memory foam Queen-sized bed with non stop wonderful lake views. The 2nd bedroom is appointed with a full-sized bed. The 3rd has a queen sized bed. The main living space is open and spacious with wonderful views of the lake, with a wall of windows looking towards the lake and a 65" HD TV with many streaming channels to stream your shows and providers. The kitchen is new, with plenty of countertop space and some island seating for 4, there is a dining room table inside for group dining or board games. We have a large seating area indoors for movie watching or simply hanging out…although you'll probably spend more time outside! There is a large deck with a gas grill and plenty of greenspace on the lawn for games or simply playing! The outdoor furniture includes a 2-person hammock and outdoor dining set for al fresco dining and a picnic table in the backyard. While enjoying the large yard, don’t forget to bring some wood with you for campfires and make yourself comfortable on the Adirondack chairs that surround our fire ring situated lakeside. There are 2 kayas and bikes for your use. There is ample seating at the picnic table on the dock for enjoying coffee @sunrise or ice cream while watching sunsets. Enjoy a simple walk across the street for an ice cream cone! Yes! You are that close to the perfect summer! Sherman’s bay is close to most of Chautauqua's main attractions, such as the Chautauqua Institute, which is just about a 20-minute drive by car. We are only minutes from the cute towns of Lakewood, Jamestown and Mayville which has anything you would need. A 15-minute drive (10-minute boat ride) to Bemus Point. You are welcome to tie your boat off on our own secure boat cage on our OWN private dock during your stay (June - mid October) The water depth is at approx. 3 ft deep around our dock, so docking your boat should not be a problem. Don’t have your own boat? Not to worry! There are many boat rental options right down the bay. There is little you will be missing during your stay! Enjoy a quiet vacation in a clean, updated lakefront cottage with all the modern amenities! Come and enjoy a relaxing stay on Chautauqua Lake! Our lakehouse has so much to offer. Come for a romantic getaway, family vacation, friends trip, fishing trip or skiing. Ample Parking available for 3-4 cars, 1 trailer for guests only. Boat docking for a boat. All accomodations and ammenities are for registered guests. No gatherings, events or parties. Security cameras monitor paved parking,home, and boat docking areas for our safety and our properties security.This cottage is rented weekly during season Memorial day thru Labor day with Saturday check in & check out. I look forward to hosting you soon.

Property manager

Elizabeth

Languages

English, Hungarian, Romanian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoke outdoors, dispose of trash properly.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: 7 person max overnight regardless of age

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
Note from host: No parties, no tents allowed, No fishing groups.
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 security system, 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Blue Heron House is Perfect for Your Family
Lakehouse House is Perfect for Your Family or Couple Getaway!
Blue Heron House is Perfect for Your Family or Couple Getaway!

About the area

Map
Lakewood, NY

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 1 min walk
  • Ashville Bay - 3 min drive
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 9 min drive
  • National Comedy Center - 9 min drive
  • Chautauqua Institution - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans Market Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddy Brewster's Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steener's Pub - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Waterfront Lake House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Waterfront Lake House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Waterfront Lake House!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Perfect Waterfront Lake House! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Chautauqua Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ashville Bay and Lakewood Dog Park. Lucille Ball Memorial Park and Northwest Arena are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Perfect Waterfront Lake House! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
We absolutely loved everything about the house, well stocked with everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chautauqua
House is lovely. Weather was awful. Television choices were limited.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful lake house! The house is decorated beautifully and in a perfect location on the water. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very nice cottage with every amenity you could ever ask for. Incredibly clean. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay, as always
This is our second stay at this location (and 4th or 5th on Chautauqua). Our kids demanded that we come back to the same house for its great dock, proximity to ice cream, and overall relaxing vibe. We had an excellent time and can't wait to do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a relaxing getaway
Beautiful views from the master bedroom and the living room. The weekend we stayed was a rainy fall weekend. and we loved playing cards, drinking coffee, enjoying the views with our college age daughter and new born.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J., Erie, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake House
This home was in a great location. The house was spotless and decorated so nicely with lake themes throughout the home. The ice cream store across the street was a bonus, and my weight gain tells it all. We enjoyed using the kayaks and our son walked daily to Lakewood for a cup of coffee. The kitchen had everything needed to make family meals. It was a very nice vacation and we always enjoy coming back to the Lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Chautauqua cottage
Cottage was pefect for a girls week vacation Very clean. Waterfront cottage was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent as Always!
We just feel so at home at this property! We enjoyed all of the upgrades! It was particularly nice to be greeted by you and your husband! Bringing our daughter and son-in-law’s boat proved to be even more fun, and it was well protected during a couple of the thunderstorms we encountered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Chautauqua Visit
We had a wonderful week. After having a place for 18 years, the vibe is the same. The house had all the amenities needed. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness
CHQ Family getaway
Enjoyed our stay very much. House worked well for our extended family of 7. Covered deck was a hit when the weather changed. Frequent visits to Bemus and walks to the ice cream shack made the week complete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

bill k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than last year
Everything was GREAT. We had such a good time that we went on line to re-up for next year and saw the huge price increase. WOW......
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t ask for more
Great house, great host, great everything. First off I have to say that it was a very special stay this time. We have been coming to the lake for 30 years and this year was something different as we lost MOM recently. The lake was her favorite place to be with her family and Elizabeth couldn’t have been a better host for this. Everything is provided. Kitchen stuff that you wouldn’t even think of, outside chairs, kayaks, bikes, etc. is all there. The dock is beautiful and the deck addition is perfect. I am glad we were able to dedicate her life this week at a house like this. You won’t be sorry with this property. Cheers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
Clean, great ambience, well furnished and supplied Our family really enjoyed our stay at Blue Heron Cottage while celebrating our son's wedding in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Elizabeth’s rental was absolutely perfect! CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, AND THOUGHTFUL!! The location is amazing and she has stocked the home with everything you need! From extra blankets and pillows, to board games and cleaning supplies. She had it all!! We were a family of five and we will certainly be returning! 4 minutes from Southern Tier Brewery and distillery and 6 minutes to The Chautauqua Institute! And that lake view… we loved every minute of it!! Thank you for a relaxing fall weekend getaway!! It was just what we all needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing getaway!
This home is absolutely perfect with so many personal touches and gorgeous decor! Many vacation rentals leave you scrambling to the store for necessities but not this beautiful home. There was dish soap, k cups, spices, cooking oil, plenty of high quality towels, etc. The view from the family room is so lovely. We had a wonderful stay and definitely plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We have stayed ay many VRBO homes across the nation and by far, this one is among the best. Communications with the host were outstanding. The home was so nicely appointed with very nice furniture, lovely accent touches, and color schemes. And importantly, is was so clean. All of these gave us the feeling of being at home and comfortable. And reciprocally, we wanted to make sure we left the home exactly like we found it, and ultimately take good care of everything in it during our stay. The views of the Lake are so beautiful. Even though the weather was crummy and we could not take advantage of the amenities (kayaks, bikes, a covered deck, outdoor tables and chairs, firepit), we still enjoyed every minute. We would highly recommend the Blue Heron Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home with fantastic lake side views
We enjoyed our stay and amenities. We explored the area. We visited several local museums, hiked trails and climbed rocks, golfed, explored Presque Isle , tried out the SkyCoaster in Ellicottville , kayaked, read books and rested. Great location for a launch pad into Western NY and North PA. Lovely rental opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva W., Oberlin OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lakehouse Vacation
This is the second year we have enjoyed a vacation at the Blue Heron Lakehouse. We really enjoy everything about it. Clean, delightfully decorated, so many amenities, right on the lake with 2 kayaks included (bikes also although we didn't use). Such a restful place to enjoy Chautauqua Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Glenn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall positive
Overall positive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lu K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lakeview house
The house is very nice, good location, easy to go to restaurants and supermarkets. We enjoy the beautiful lake view, owner provides bikes,kayaks and some outdoors toys, very good for family activities. House inside is very clean, and cozy,has enough supplies.Happy with this place.Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

mike m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awful experience.! Evicted after fixing innocent mistake !
We booked and paid one yr in advance. We chose the property because it was close to friends. We had friends over when we checked in prior to going out to dinner by boat. This is strictly forbidden! . I was expected to know this based upon fine print from one yr prior even though I had never run into this issue on prior rentals. I was told to comply and I did. After dinner friends returned by boat and gathered their stuff and left. My wife and I went to bed. I woke to a message from the night before kicking me out. I explained it was only my wife and I there. Others were not there and we are complying. She accepted this and said don’t break my rules again or disrespect my property An hour or so later , she sent me two separate pics of myself from her ring doorbell. I had two different outfits on and she said that was proof that I had other guests there. I called her to explain and she refused to believe me and she evicted me She also refused to give me a refund. I lost my money and my vacation. She is not fair and Vrbo so far hasn’t helped me out at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Updates
Love the beautiful update to the deck including wooden craftsmanship of the floor, the new fan, and the extension of the deck to the front of the lake house. The grandchildren thought the new color-changing lights on the dock were pretty cool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carma K., Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake location
This was our first trip to Chautauqua Lake and this house in Lakewood couldn't have been more perfect. Set right off the main road (but wasn't noisy) and directly across from an ice cream store, it was super convenient. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths were more than enough comfort for our family of 4. The covered side porch was amazing, the 2 hammocks, fire pit and of course the private dock also made our week amazing. Everything around the lake was easily accessible with Jamestown area being about 15 mins away to the east and Mayville about 20 to the west. Bemus point was also quickly accessed from this location. House was nicely stocked for visitors, kitchen had ample counter space as well as 2 coffee makers (drip and Keurig). There is a window a/c in every bedroom AND Living room (don't miss this one as we did because we didn't open the curtains on that side until day 5 haha). However the house stayed very comfortable without a/c also. Quiet area, neighbors pleasant and welcoming. Plenty of parking in front driveway. Exiting driveway can get a little tricky during rush hour, but it was a minimal issue for us. Owners provided 2 bicycles and 2 kayaks for use, but we didn't utilize either. Yard space was great for our kids to play. Plenty of seating on porch and around yard. Definitely will want to stay here again for our next trip to Chautauqua Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
July Family Vacation
Had a wonderful week! Booked again for next year. The house and property met our expectations. The setting was quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022