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We love our house and it shows. Live the lake life.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
sunset
our dock
boat cradle

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lakewood, NY
  • Chautauqua Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Chautauqua Institution
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

We love our house and it shows. Live the lake life.

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 6 guest to RELAX and a parking area with ample room for 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 (20-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 guest only. Boat docking for 1 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
Premier Host

Languages

English, Hungarian, Romanian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
6 indiv max overnight regardless age. $25 pp 🌙
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Events

No events allowed
No parties, no tents allowed, No fishing groups.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outdoors, dispose of trash properly.
1 boat docked to boat cage. No fish cleaning in house/yard. accomodations/ammenities for registered guests. No gatherings, events, parties, drop ins
Guests are fully responsible for the safety/security of self/children.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the home. Additional cleaning fee of $200 will be assessed if violated.

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
Note from host: No parties, no tents allowed, No fishing groups.
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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lakewood

Located in Lakewood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chautauqua Institution and Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Point on Lake Chatauqua State Park and Midway State Park. Lakewood Golf Center and Roger Tory Peterson Institute are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lakewood, NY

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ashville Bay - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • National Comedy Center - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 15 min drive - 17.0 km

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 We love our house and it shows. Live the lake life. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at We love our house and it shows. Live the lake life.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at We love our house and it shows. Live the lake life.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is We love our house and it shows. Live the lake life. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Chautauqua Lake and Lakewood Golf Center. Ashville Bay and Lakewood Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Beautiful home

The house is very clean, nicely decorated, beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed. My only suggestion is an additional comfortable chair in the great room. We had a lot of rain, so watched TV more than we would have normally, there were 6 of us so someone had to sit on a dining chair.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Great Stay!

Loved our stay.. beautiful lake house.. very clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chautauqua

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall positive

Overall positive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lu K.

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

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, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth

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I love to travel. I have rented a lot of places in my travels. I decided Chautaugua Lake is The Place I want to keep coming back to so i bought this house. I wanted to be part of Chautaugua Lake life. This house is a home oasis away from home. I love to host people. I want my guests to know i appreciate you choosing my house as your Place. I want to share my love for this lake, lake life and community with you.

Why they chose this property

I love my lake house. so many special moments and memories are made here. i want to share it with you and your special someone(s). This house is pure joy and relaxation you feel at home here and come back again and again. I want your children to remember this summer vacation as one of those great summer times they spent with family swimming, fishing, boating, bonfire/stories/smores' making vacation of childhood! Where a couple rekindles their joy for each other and curls up with a glass of wine and says life with you is great!

What makes this property unique

lakefront private dock, huge yard, house is larger than you thought. stunning views from inside and out. amenities set me apart. almost everything you need is here already. grab your cloths and toothbrush and hit the road this house awaits you!

Languages:

English, Hungarian, Romanian

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