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LAKEFRONT PRIVACY ON SUNSET COVE

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The back covered deck facing the lake and sunset.
other lounge area of the deck
Entrance
Kitchen
Eat at counter in Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ripley, NY
  • Quincy Cellars
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mazza Vineyards
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Erie Speedway
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LAKEFRONT PRIVACY ON SUNSET COVE

Relax in this super comfortable and cozy cottage high on the cliffs above the always changing waters of Lake Erie. Designed for total comfort and amazingly quiet respite from the real world, our location is reminiscent of the Amalfi coast, but a whole lot more convenient. Enjoy the indoor log burning fireplace with a gas starter, and our granite outdoor fire pit. We recently added a new 2024 Calspas Hottub, that overlooks the lake and sunsets, right off the deck of the cottage. We have a newly added Gazebo lakeside.. so you can enjoy a cocktail, and/or dinner, while taking in the most beautiful sunsets you will ever experience.

The cottage and gardens are perched high up on the cliffs of Lake Erie, currently there is no lake access to the water. Unfortunately the stairs were destroyed 3 times last year, due to higher than normal water levels, and the small beach was under water 90% of the season. So rebuilding them again seems futile at this time.....However, there is a pet friendly sandy beach at Barcelona Harbor about 7 miles away, that we use. It is a great place to swim, relax, kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard, and picnic. It is a sandy beach, and a sandy bottom lake floor...so easy to walk and swim.

There are several wineries and restaurants in nearby Westfield and North East... most visitors to Sunset Cove opt to spend most of their time unwinding on a chair, or on the swing watching some of the most glorious views on the planet.

We are located on the Lake Erie Wine Trail, and there are 26 wineries that make up the complete wine trail. Wineries are open YEAR ROUND and close only on major holidays. There is a very popular Wine Festival each year in late September as well as a cherry festival in July.

We are also only 20 miles away from The Chautauqua Institution, and the lake activities surrounding Lake Chautauqua. Chautauqua is well known around the world for its summer cultural concerts, lectures, operas, etc. For those who prefer a more active stay, there is a public boat launch where you can launch your boat or Jetski. Chautauqua is great for skiing, wakeboarding, and fishing…in the event that Erie is too rough. FYI- Chautauqua Marina also rents boats by the day.

If you want to get out on Lake Erie there is a public boat launch in Barcelona with overnight boat slips. Also, the same accessibility at North East Marina, going 4 miles towards PA on rt 5.

This is our summer “home away from home”, and we are pet friendly (as we have a dog). Please do not allow your dogs to dig (or roam) into the flower beds or the neighbors yard (the entire backyard is fenced). We want them to remain beautiful for everyone (With that in mind). Anyone staying for a week, there could be a time where yard care workers will be coming on the property to water the gardens, and mow the lawn. They will go about their business, but it is a necessity to keep the place looking great! We also have exterior only security cameras, to ensure that the property isn't being broke into while we are away. We also use it to monitor the yard and gardens while away, to know when to come up to water the gardens and mow the lawn, as we are over 2 hours away.

We hope you will enjoy your stay, and feel as comfortable and refreshed as we do every time that we are lucky enough to unwind here.

Property manager

Richard Marshall or Chris Hayes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. Max 2. Let us know what type of dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted on the decks.
Please take out the trash, and place them in the bins next to the house and back deck.
Please clean up and put away the dishes you use. Strip bed linens and towels that you used, and place them in the laundry bin in the laundry room.
We have a right of way through our yard with gates for the neighboring properties. It is rarely used, but could be without notice. Keep dogs close.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ripley

Located in Ripley, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Sparkling Ponds Winery and Quincy Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Street Plaza and Bess Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Freeport Beach and Lake Shore Railway Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ripley, NY

What's nearby

  • Quincy Cellars - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mazza Vineyards - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Freeport Beach - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lake Erie Speedway - 16 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 28 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wings And Things - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Meeder's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnson Estate Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arundel Cellars & Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKEFRONT PRIVACY ON SUNSET COVE pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT PRIVACY ON SUNSET COVE?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT PRIVACY ON SUNSET COVE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT PRIVACY ON SUNSET COVE located?

This family-friendly Ripley cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie and Ripley Community Park. Ripley Town Hall and Ripley Free Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wiener D.

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

Paradise Once More

Beautiful, relaxing and above average accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Beauty on the lake

Totally enjoyed our stay. View of the lake and the gardens was fantastic. Will definitely look to rent again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Perfection!!!

What an absolute gem of a place! Cozy, quiet, clean AND dog friendly with a fenced in yard!!! I’ve never settled into a vacation spot so quickly and comfortably. It felt like home right away! Everything that I could have needed was there, and seeing my pups so happy was just the absolute best part. Thank you so very much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Lovely All Around

The house is lovely and so warm and welcoming with multiple vases of fresh flowers. It has everything you need and is comfortable and beautifully decorated. The house is even more beautiful than shown in the online pictures The gardens are gorgeous with lots of blooming flowers even in mid-October. The lake view is amazing and the dogs loved the fenced back yard. Chris is a great host and very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Lakeside stunner

We spent a long weekend here and found it to be exactly as advertised. Home was so well appointed, beautifully decorated, comfortable beds and furniture and just so…homey! Perfect location for us- close to great restaurants, golf, parks and beaches. The gardens and fenced yard were perfect for our pups to play and explore while we took in the stunning views from the gazebo. This place is such a gem but the most outstanding thing about this stay was the stellar communication and hospitality of our hosts. Would definitely stay here again and certainly recommend to others looking for something very special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kyra B.

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

Great Lake views.

Great Lake view of Erie lake. Fantastic accessibility to wineries and Chautauqua lake. Great fenced in back yard with patio. Will return to this home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Took my Breath Away

The views, the views, the views. The beautiful garden backyard was a setup for an amazing view of Lake Erie and those tranquil sunsets. A fenced yard for my dogs was a bonus. They really enjoyed all the scents. The gazebo was perfect for drinking coffee or wine, all watching the eagles soar by. This was a better then expected stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Tranquil and relaxing

Magnificent!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Wonderful

Obviously, a lot of love is poured into this home. It is nicely laid out, very comfortable, and beautifully decorated. It has every amenity you could need. The yard is just lovely. Although it was between flowering seasons, I can imagine how glorious the gardens must be in bloom! The backyard, right on the water, was great. Lots of comfortable, peaceful, relaxing seating. We had perfect weather and the sunsets and fire in the pit were awesome. Thankfully, we were able to bring our little senior rescue dog. She actually leapt in the air several times ( something we have never seen) and rolled on the grass like her bucket list was fulfilled. She was happy. The house sits between two quaint towns ( Westfield and Northeast). Both worth a visit. A marina and beach are only 8 miles away. And, if you are into it, several wineries close bye. Through NO fault of the owners, an animal somehow got into the crawl space or walls. We live among a lot of trees ourselves and have had an animal in our walls. Not so pleasant. But, from the start, the owners were up front and completely transparent about what was going on. Said we could cancel with full refund if we liked. They brought in an exterminator, someone to check the septic ( just in case), bought air filtration units, ozone machine, sprays, and throughout, kept us posted. We thought we would be okay. And we were. I am positive these two men will continue to be on top of everything and have the house perfect. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

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

Beautiful setting for a weekend celebration with friends!

Sunset Cove is gorgeous! There is, of course, the natural beauty of the surroundings, and then, the fact that the owners have provided such comfortable seating arrangements from which to enjoy it. Three long time friends and I stayed there for a long weekend to celebrate our 50th birthdays. We were looking for a place where we could relax, talk and toast our many years together, while taking in a sunset. The place more than delivered! Of the three nights that we were there, we were fortunate to see two spectacular sunsets. While the weather didn't quite cooperate, two things that really enabled us to enjoy our time anyway is that there are a couple of covered outdoor seating options and the interior is extremely cozy. While there is a very nice outdoor fire pit, we opted for the inside fireplace. The owners provide plenty of easily accessible wood and fire starters. While we opted to make simple meals, I could imagine staying there for a longer period and making more elaborate dishes. The kitchen is lovely, fully equipped and has plenty of counterspace. As for other amenities, one of us took advantage of the outdoor shower and found the contrast of the wind and hot water exhilarating. I also cannot fail to mention the extraordinary landscaping. This property offered so many feasts for the eyes. While we didn't venture out much, we did take advantage of the grocery store about a 12 minute drive away and had dinner one night at the Skunk & Goat, which was excellent...highly recommend it! Really can't say enough about the wonderful weekend Sunset Cove afforded us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alex N.

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

Lake Erie Getaway

The exterior grounds of the property were amazing. The flower garden and the Jew of Lake Erie from the back yard was incredible. The location was great and the home was comfortable. The only negative experience was the cleanliness of the bathrooms. We had to clean the bathtubs and toilets upon arrival. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our third time staying at this beautiful home. Other than some nasty weather we had a great time. Home is clean, comfortable and has all the amenities you need. The view of the lake is outstanding. Our two dogs loved running in the fenced in back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

relaxing

Enjoyed our stay. The cottage had just what we needed. Lovely to be able to let our dog run in the fenced in yard. He had a lot of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Quiet Get-A- Way

The property is beautiful both inside and outside. The cottage is warm and cozy in appearance and very comfortable. Lovely amenities provided by the hosts. Outside, the landscaping and gardens are beautiful! The view of Lake Erie is awesome! This October we enjoyed the storms over the lake and the crashing waves on the cliffs, including rainbows everyday. In all kinds of weather, this is a wonderful place to stay! Susan
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Fall week away

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! The owners are amazing and have thought of everything you may need during your stay. This is our second time here and we will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K., Fairbanks Alaska

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

Amazing all the way around!

The grounds were beautiful and impeccably kept. The flowers were breathtaking and the property itself was a relaxing oasis with everything and more one could need to settle in an RELAX!!! lobed the fire-pit! Loved the view and I even got to watch my football game on the big screen in the comfy living room. We will be back!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great 3 days.

Beautiful cottage and property. The fenced in yard is a big positive for us pet owners. This is our 2nd year staying at Sunset Cove. We are looking forward to year 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jim K.

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

Needs attention

Yes gardens r very nice but bldg needed thorough cleaning Bugs were in sink and counter area w garbage cans Garbage can area not clean had empty pop bottle layin there for how long?Bugs were issue for whole stay Room ac were filthy filters ever cleaned? Master bedroom linen was disgusting stains on mattress cover and pillows should be in trash not on bed ! Gas grill has like no bottom totally rusted away must b lit w match or lighter ? Not very safe. Dog hair on most furniture be prepared to brush clothes after sitting on it. As title suggests this place needs attention Absolutely ridiculous condition this was left in for rent cleaning was minimal at best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori d.

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

Gorgeous

Sunsets and backyard were perfect for this location! We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great place to spend a few days with your partner and pooch!

The house was comfortable and welcoming. The backyard and porch were great places to waste some time. Our dog had a blast running around and meeting the neighbors. We'd absolutely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Breathtaking Lake View

Clean, cozy and comfortable with best view of lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Erie, Pennsylvania

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

Perfect lakeside retreat!

The home is beautiful with an amazing view of the water. It also had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It’s within a short drive of restaurants and boutique shopping, as well as lake access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway

We had a wonderful week long stay at this cozy lakeside cottage. We felt welcome from the moment we stepped into the house which was decorated and prepared for guests with auch attention to detail. We especially enjoyed the well equipped kitchen, the fireplace (which kept us cozy in the late fall weather) and very comfortable mattresses (in ALL rooms). We are already thinking about another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Long weekend

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Richard Marshall or Chris Hayes

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We are avid gardeners and water enthusiasts, and have totally transformed this property from top to bottom, inside and out, to have that relaxing resort getaway feel. It took only 2 short years to plant the expansive garden trails leading to the lake, along with gutting the entire house and coming up with an entirely new floor plan and upgrades. We are very proud of our accomplishment and want to share it with others. Please treat it with respect.

Why they chose this property

My father was born in Erie. I have been coming to Lake Erie since I was a child. We both love the water, sunsets, and relaxing feel of this property. It truly is our "Home away from Home". We hope that you feel the same about it, and will come back time and time again! When we toured the property for the first time in Feb 2016. We knew right away this was a keeper. Even though a lot of work was needed to bring it up to today's you couldn't beat the view!!! So I wrote a check on the spot to secure the property.

What makes this property unique

You will fall in love with the stunning views of the coast line and cliffs. It is especially spectacular on days where the lake is rough with large waves crashing up the face of the rock cliffs.

Languages:

English