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Pura Vida at the Beach

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Amazing outdoor living areas.
Front of cottage and parking area.
Beautifully decorated living room with Smart TV
Bright and open kitchen with island.
Double sinks and stainless steel appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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228 Schooley Rd, Fort Erie, ON, L0S 1B0
  • Peace Bridge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • KeyBank Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Loft Kid's Room (Twin over double bunks)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom with Ensuite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Pura Vida at the Beach

This gorgeous and wonderfully decorated newer home is located less than 1km from the Bay Beach entrance and just a short walk to all the local restaurants and shops. Crystal Beach offers over 1,000 feet of public, sandy beach on the crystal clear shores of Lake Erie, making it a perfect location for traveling families.

The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and comes fully equipped with all the modern amenities such as wireless internet, central AC, dishwasher, and microwave. The kitchen has everything you need to dine in including pots, pans, dishware and cutlery and an outdoor propane BBQ (offered seasonally). Due to Town of Fort Erie licencing occupancy is limited to 8 guests (maximum 6 adults). Preference for weekly bookings with be given to Sunday to Sunday bookings.

Live the "Pure Life" on the amazing covered front porch where you can enjoy dinner or drinks with your family throughout the day. In the evening gather around the backyard for a fire. The yard is completely fenced for privacy. The upstairs loft bedroom offers its own sitting area with Smart TV and is perfect for a kids separate hangout.

Bedroom/bathroom layouts are as follows:

Main floor:
Bedroom 1 - King bed (sleeps 2) with ensuite bathroom (full bath with tub/shower combo)
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed (sleeps 2)
Full bath with tub/shower combination

Upper level:
Bedroom 3 – 2 sets of twin over double bunks

Town of Fort Erie Licence No. STR-000045

A short 20 minute drive gets you into Niagara Falls to visit top tourist destinations like viewing the Falls, Clifton Hill, Fallsview Casino Resort, the Butterfly Conservatory and Hornblower Cruises. Stay local and tour our Safari Niagara mini-zoo, Fort Erie Race Track with live thoroughbred racing or dine at one of our bar & grills. Enjoy over 40 regional golf courses such as Thundering Waters or Legends on the Niagara and don't forget - our region is also famous for our boundless wineries in quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Off season rentals are also welcome and come with discounted rates!
This home is best enjoyed by traveling families and we do not make considerations for large groups 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
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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 1 total)
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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
Property Registration Number STR-000045

About the area

Fort Erie

Located in Fort Erie, this holiday home is on a lake. Fort Erie Historical Museum and Whispering Pines Art Studio & Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Buffalo Zoo and Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum. Fountain Plaza and Market Arcade Building are also worth visiting.
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Fort Erie, ON

What's nearby

  • Peace Bridge - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Sahlen Field - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
  • KeyBank Center - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Canalside - 22 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 25 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪South Coast Cookhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Brimstone Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rizzo's House of Parm - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pura Vida at the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Pura Vida at the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pura Vida at the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pura Vida at the Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Erie and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Fort Erie Historical Museum. Whispering Pines Art Studio & Gallery and Sherkston Paintball are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan F.

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

Great Location

Excellent property with short walk to the beach and a beautiful porch and spacious interior when you need to cool down in the AC. Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

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

Crystal Beach Family Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation at this beautiful, spacious, welcoming cottage in Crystal Beach. With many different places to sit and just be with family at this cottage, we played games, read books, caught up with our family member’s lives, and even made s’mores on the fire pit in the backyard. We highly recommend staying at this wonderful cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly d.

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

Lovely Stay!

I’m reluctant to say how great this house is because I selfishly want to be able to book it again! Very comfortable (including the beds, which is hard to find in a rental!). Front porch is just perfect and you’ll find everything you need in the kitchen. Top notch accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline s.

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

Beautiful home

We had a wonderful stay! The house was immaculate and beautifully decorated with high quality furnishings. The beds were very comfortable and the wrap-around porch lovely for sitting outside. It’s just a short walk to lovely bay beach and small cafes and stores. A perfect vacation stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

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

Comfortable beach house

Very nice and clean beach house. We loved the front porch -spent a lot of time out there. Comfortable beds. We have been coming to Crystal beach for many years. We would love to stay again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose S.

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

Great Trip!

House was great. Loved the yard and the porch. Short walk to the beach and boutique shops / eating establishments. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from SAnta Monica, CA

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

Perfect hometown visit

Beautiful home! Clean, comfortable, and relaxing. Absolutely loved staying here. It went too fast!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A., Toronto, Canada

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

10/10

Second time staying here and loved it again! Great house and awesome neighbourhood. Looking forward to coming back in the Summer!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M., Tucson

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

Fun!

Everything as stated. Great communication.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Gorgeous home & great location

We love this home. We’ve stayed in another property by the owner before and I’m pleased to say this home was clean, cozy and well equipped like the other home. We liked that this home allowed dogs and we brought our newly rescued dog with us. We didn’t want to leave her for a week and I think she enjoyed it too. With a gate at the front steps we could let her out on the porch with us, she could roam to the back and had lots of space to explore. The bedrooms were a good size and the beds were comfortable. And the ‘kids’ loft (our name for it) was perfect for the kids. They had a space of their own to hang out while the adults had our main floor space as well. Overall it was a great week and we would definitely book this home again. The location is fun as well. The beach is clean and the neighbourhood is very friendly. There are a lot of good places to eat and a number of grocery stores in the area to shop at as well. And if you are looking for more than a beach while on vacation Niagara Falls is only 20 min away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Lovely home!

Pura Vida was a lovely rental. Very clean, well stocked and plenty of room. A nice layout with two bedrooms on the main floor and a spacious loft with 4 beds. Washer and dryer were handy. Smart TVs in living room and loft. Fenced-in yard. 1/3 mile to Crystal Beach, an easy 10 minute walk. Plenty of stores and restaurants around. Teri, the rental manager, was extremely helpful and answered questions immediately, even on the weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete R., Windsor, ON

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

Summer Vacation

Had a wonderful time with family. The unit was set up well for our family size. Really enjoyed the front porch. Our only issue was pet hair. I'm sure if we were pet owners this would not be an issue but we are not. A little more care in the vaccuming would have been appreciated. We would stay again on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

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

Highly Recommended

We booked this cottage for 7 nights and had a terrific experience and thoroughly enjoyed the ammenities and the proximity to the beach. Myself, my 2 teenagers and my parents stayed here. The decor is lovely, the kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable and the beach passes saved us a lot of hassle and expense. The decor is lovely and “beach” inspired and the spacious covered porch was where we adults spent a lot of our time. There are also real plants in the cottage which gave it a homey feel. The kids loved the loft space on the second level. They were so pleased with the variety of board games and their own TV with Netflix. We also enjoyed the backyard fire pit in the evenings and had a great time making s’mores. Some places I’ve rented didn’t allow use of the washer/dryer or provide any linens, so this was a major plus for us. My mom and I loved the fire table for early morning reading with a cup of coffee on the front porch. Teri, our host, stopped by the day after check in and delivered extra propane for the BBQ and was full of suggestions for dining options in the area and things to do that weekend. She was extremely friendly and helpful. We made a few minor suggestions by email after we left - just small things we picked up on during our stay - there were holes in the main bathroom walls from towel racks that once were hung there - and now missing. But we had no complaints at all. We highly recommend this cottage and Teri was a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Silvia W., Stouffville ontario canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

priced too high

for accommadations costing almost 500.00/night I expected better. Stained porch sofas, worn and torn on family room sofas. towel bars torn out of wall in main bathroom. shower in main bath appeared to have mold in front upper right corner and there are no safety bars in shower/tub area making it unsafe for seniors of our age (70 and 73). final day clean up to much work having to even put away clean dishes from dishwasher (what did we pay cleaning for?) and having to dispose of garbage too. For that price I wanted better and less work. The grass was unevenly cut, ditch area in front untouched, garden had weeds and no landscaping in back at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

great place

this place was really nice everything you need was there. the only thing i would chang is a light out back buy the fire pit so u can see. and a dresser up stairs for the peolpe up there is no place to put clothes. this place was reallu easy to get to and had a great time would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

ilda a.

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

Therapy with peace and tranquility at Crystal Beach

My kids and I spent a week at this cottage and it was amazing...peace, tranquillity, and just pure relaxation. The cottage was stunning and well kept; and the property contact, Teri Lyn, was so kind and accomodating to our needs. I actually really valued my communication with her most of all. She was very easy to connect with and willing to be flexible. The locals were kind and welcoming, and the beach itself was lovely. Just what we needed, to be honest! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Beautiful home in a great location

Lovely home, in a great location close to everything you need. Very comfortable beds and living spaces. Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach. A great vacation getaway in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginie C.

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

Very beautiful place

It was like a magazine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin K., Winnipeg, Canada

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

Great location and amenities

Love the location, nice back roads drive to get to both Niagara Falls and Niagara on the lake, and explore the various beach areas nearby. The beds are very comfortable and clean, loved the two large bathrooms, Terri was very helpful and quick to respond to our few questions.The property matched the description on the site.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C., Vancouver BC

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

Amazing vacation home

We had such an amazing family weekend at this gorgeous yet comfortable home. The set up is perfect and everything is so well maintained. Check in and check out super easy. Communications clear and prompt. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania M., Vaughan, Ontario

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

Great week at Crystal Beach!

We had a lovely stay at “Pura Vida at the Beach”! The property was clean, nicely decorated and perfect for 2 families (4 adults and 5 children under 10). A short 5-10 minute walk to the beach and amazing weather all week had us enjoying the white sand and warm water everyday! The 2 full baths, 2 smart TVs, washer/dryer, dishwasher and 3 bedrooms and loft with bunk beds gave us all the amenities we could ask for. Was nice to have 2 separate living spaces so adults and kids could each have their own space. Host was lovey to deal with. Would certainly stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Family Vacation

This home was beautiful, lots of decorative details to make it feel like home. Kids absolutely loved sleeping in the loft room. Front porch was also amazing for relaxing in the afternoon or later in the evening. We walked to and from the beach 2-3 times a day. Teri was great to deal with! Really enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Teri O'Neill, Perfect Stays Niagara

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests