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Crystal Cove Cottage - Family friendly, Private beach, Gated community!

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front entrance, 4 parkings on driveway
beach view from front porch
view of blue water from front deck
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Fort Erie, ON
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Sahlen Field
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • KeyBank Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd floor

1 King Bed

Basement sitting area

1 Double Futon

basement walk out

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd bedroom

Bathtub or shower

bedroom 3

Bidet · Shower only

mainfloor

Bidet

master

Jetted bathtub

Spaces

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

About this property

Crystal Cove Cottage - Family friendly, Private beach, Gated community!

Known for its “crystal clear” water and incredible sandy beach, Crystal Beach has attracted tourists and locals for over 100 years. Our cottage, Crystal Cove, provides you and your family the opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful Bay Beach just steps away from the house. With thousands of visitors each year, avoid the crowd by staying at our cottage as you are given the luxury of using the private section of crystal beach located in the gated Crystal Beach Tennis and Yacht Club.

Crystal Cove is a breathtaking 3 story open concept home with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This home was fully renovated by our family of 5 as we spent 2020 stripping the carpet, staining the stairs, adding vinyl flooring and so much more. We are so excited to give others the opportunity to stay in our beach home!

Our rental property is registered with The Town of Fort Erie. Our license number is 4 BEACON HILL - STR-000084

Enjoy the natural sunlight which cascades through the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the main floor. Or sit on the front porch and enjoy the unobstructed view of the beach. The huge backyard features oak trees with endless shade and relaxing hammocks. Head to the back of the house, to sunbathe on the 600sqft deck. Don’t think it's a beach day? Visit the outdoor salt-water pool or play tennis with friends & family. If you prefer the indoors, grab a book from our sunroom or play a game of cards around our cozy fireplace

The local shops, restaurants, and cafes are less than a five-minute walk away. With beautiful stores, and friendly people, take a walk down Erie rd, or visit the Queen’s circle farmers market. Take a five-minute drive and visit the Crystal Beach Water Front park and Marina for jet skis and boats.

This cottage is within driving distance of Welland (Welland Canal, Welland farmers market, Chippawa Park), Niagara falls (Journey behind the falls, Fallsview indoor waterpark, Skylon tower, bird kingdom, WildPlay zipline), Clinton hill (Niagara Skywheel, Great Canadian Midway, Upsidedown house, Mystery Maze), and Niagara on the lake vineyards and wineries!

About this home:
Crystal Cove Cottage has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (3 full, 1 half). The driveway can hold 4 cars. Our cottage is the 3rd house from the private beach. The front porch and deck have a beach view with patio seating and tables. The floor-to-ceiling sliding doors let natural sunlight into the main floor throughout the day. The full kitchen has gorgeous quartz countertops, a table island with seats and is fully equipped with different amenities. All utensils and dishes are provided, along with a large microwave, air-fryer, dishwasher, 5 burner stove, coffee machine, ninja blender, gangshen knife set and so much more.

Upstairs feature two ensuite bathrooms, one has a bathtub and shower combo, while the other has a jacuzzi. The master bedroom and 2nd upstairs bedroom have spacious king beds. The basement has two double beds, a full bathroom, and a pull-out sofa bed. There are three televisions in the house, a gas fireplace, a central vacuum, and central air conditioning.

Just outside of the walk-out basement is the shed equipped with beach chairs, umbrellas, tools, life jackets, sand toys, and much more. Guests are allowed to use all beach equipment. Given they are returned to the original spot when finished.

Linens & towels ARE NOT included. Be sure to bring your own bedding. If you need to wash any clothes, there is a washer and dryer in the downstairs basement.

Rules and policies:

Prior to your visit. Be sure to read the: CRYSTAL BEACH TENNIS & YACHT CLUB RULES & REGULATIONS document.

CBTYC quiet hours are from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. No loud noise on CBTYC property is permitted after 11:00 p.m. This includes the beach, Clubhouse and other common areas. Renters must be at least twenty-one (21) years old. Renters will be issued their own fobs and gate access code for the week. No pets or parties allowed.

If you still have any further inquires, feel free to message me and we will get right back to you :)

Please also review the following before you book :
1) our beach house is closed to water and lake. There are bugs including mosquitos, spiders and others and there will be more for after a rainfall. They are attracted to any form of lights at sunset and evenings. If the lights are kept on closed proximity to any entrance door, they will go inside the house and stay on the lights/ceilings/walls. We cannot guarantee that the doorways /decks will be free of these bugs despite our best effort to clean them regularly. It is part of waterfront cottage life.

2) there are 2 outdoor cameras on the property: a ring video door bell at the front entrance door and a side door camera on the driveway side. They are for security purposes and safety.

3) We try our best to provide the amenities at the beach house. However, like the weather and at your own home, appliances may malfunction and things can stop working. If this happens, we will work with you to resolve the situation as quickly as possible so your vacation will be least interrupted.

Property manager

John

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are located in Crystal Beach Yacht and Tennis Club, therefore, renters will have to follow the Club rules and regulations.
As per Town of Fort Erie Bylaw, only 8 Occupants can stay overnight. A 1500.00 fine will be charged to the renter should this rule be violated.
Only 3 rooms can be occupied at any one time.

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

About the area

Fort Erie

Located in Fort Erie, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Erie Historical Museum and Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Chippewa District and Main Place Mall. Check out an event or a game at KeyBank Center, and consider making time for Buffalo Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking, scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Fort Erie, ON

What's nearby

  • Peace Bridge - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 21 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Sahlen Field - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • KeyBank Center - 22 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Canalside - 23 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 26 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪South Coast Cookhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brimstone Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rizzo's House of Parm - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Cove Cottage - Family friendly, Private beach, Gated community! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Crystal Cove Cottage - Family friendly, Private beach, Gated community! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Cove Cottage - Family friendly, Private beach, Gated community! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Cove Cottage - Family friendly, Private beach, Gated community! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Cove Cottage - Family friendly, Private beach, Gated community! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps from Lake Erie and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Fort Erie Historical Museum. Sherkston Paintball and Pleasant Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

michael s.

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

Family stay

Finally got the family together….perfect location…gated safe community…quiet…excellent sand beach…and for us only one hour from home…
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tory L.

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

Beautiful Home Lakeside

Beautiful location steps from lake Erie. We traveled with our family which included 2 kids and the house worked out great. The beach was a hit! Just be aware you need to bring your own bedding and towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Crystal Cove Beach House

Few minor issues, but overall a great house in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G., Buffalo ny

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

Perfect Beach Vacation

This home was the perfect stay for a lovely beach vacation! It was directly across from the most wonderful, sandy, clear beach. It had all of the necessities and amenities needed to enjoy our stay-a paddle board, beach chairs and toys, a wonderful deck for outdoor dining, and comfy beds at the end of the day. We thouroughly enjoyed our time at this home and in the CBTYC community! We can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

PRIME LOCATION for SUMMER VACATION

My family & I stayed at crystal cove cottage while visiting Canada to see Niagara Falls. It was perfect! Being steps away from the lake beach & also the pool, tennis courts, fields ect. PRIME LOCATION! FAMILY FRIENDLY! It was walking distance from just about all bar/restaurants right there at Crystal beach (Fort Erie) & only 20 minute ride to the falls. Crystal cove cottage accomidated my family perfectly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

shannon r.

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

Beach house review

We loved the proximity to the beach and updated kitchen. We weren't aware that there would not be any towels, but made due with our beach towels. It had most things we needed but could use a couple more kitchen utensils such as measuring cups and spatula's.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Christina T.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Our Stay

The location of the house is great, very close to the beach. The community itself is beautiful and quiet, however the regulars are not fond of renters and made it very clear to us that we were not welcome. It was discouraging and made us feel terrible. The house is outdated, needs updating and deep cleaning and for what your paying, you would expect things to be working consistently and door handles not to be falling off.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

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

Great location and good communication

We really enjoyed our stay at Crystal Cove. We were in regular communication with the owner prior to arrival. Upon arrival, the house was clean and ready for us (we are pretty picky about a clean house). Within an hour, we were greeted by the property manager who was so helpful, explaining all we needed to know. The photos and description of the house are accurate. It is in a great location, close to the beach with beautiful views. For you coffee drinkers, in addition to the Nespresso machine, they also have a traditional 10 cup coffee maker. Our experience was different than prior reviews with regard to the neighborhood. Everyone in the community was very nice and friendly. We had no issues feeling unwelcome. All in all, we had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, nice owners

I’ll start by saying that the location of this beach cottage is great — it is literally a few steps from Lake Erie and sandy beach, and not too far from the community’s nice salt water pool. The home is pretty well kept, though there were some issues: (1) The owner had us pay outside Vrbo for extra cleaning fees that were not listed on the property listing, which we felt obligated to pay for fear that the cleaning person would take the hit. We’re not sure what the extra cleaning $$ was supposed to cover, b/c the home was not super clean upon arrival. The bedsheets on a few beds (linens weren’t even supposed to be there) had hairs and dead spiders. The home had many cobwebs on every floor, which we were having to use our time to vacuum (with kids underfoot). (3) There were mice droppings inside the kitchen cabinets. Every dish we tried to use from the cabinets needed to be cleaned before using because they were sticky, had dried food on them, etc. (not to mention the mice issue). (4) Our first afternoon there, we followed instructions given to us by the owner to “please rinse off sand outside using either the hose or the outdoor shower.” We did this using the outside shower, and it ended up flooding the inside of the home’s basement, where part of our family was staying. All of our items sitting on the floor, like suitcases and kids toys/clothes, got soaked with drainage water. Upon calling the owners, one of them said, “Well, not many people even use the outdoor shower!” …like it was our fault. We were following written instructions. 3-hr cleanup + lots of laundry time in a home we’d just arrived in. Couldn’t use the outdoor shower the rest of our trip. (5) Quick note that this property is not little-kid friendly; glass top tables and breakable decorations need to be watch and moved. (6) There is only one fob given — this fob not only lets you into the community, but also lets you in *and OUT* of the pool area. So if you have friends or family staying with you, you must plan to have people shuttling the fob to people who need it, to either go shopping, get in and out of the pool, etc. Location, again, is wonderful and we could tell the owners try hard to keep the home up. Knowing all we know now, we would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Lovely sunsets

The house was what you see as advertised which doesn’t happen to often. It was everything we were wanting for our getaway. So when you actual get what you were expecting it makes it just a perfect time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

4 Beacon Hill

Great property in a fantastic location. We had a few unexpected hiccups but John was easy to communicate with and took care of each issue. Would definitely look to book again, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Lovely, Sunny Beach House

We stay at a lot of short term rentals and John's one of the neatest places we've stayed. The community is private, gated, quiet, and very well manicured. The house is spacious, bright, sunny, and literally steps from the beach. We also enjoyed the pool and a couple of neat restaurants just outside the gates. Contrary to a previous reviewer, we found the neighbours to be lovely. We try to be nondescript guests, but the permanent residents were kind and chatty with us by the pool - and by the end of the week I knew many of their names and vice versa. You will want to bring all your own linens, blankets, towels, and pillows -- but the house has everything else you could possibly need right down to pool noodles. It also has a washer and dryer which many short terms places are seemingly not offering as much -- so we appreciated that amenity especially. We spent each morning drinking our coffee on the covered porch over-looking the water, but there is also a large deck off the back of the house where I did my yoga on the sun-baked wood. The beach is hard to beat: soft sand and clear, warm water. Also, because the beach is private and not crowded, there's plenty of space to set up your camp. You can also access the public beach by walking down the shore, and that's a fun place to check out on a beach walk. John was a great communicator and checked in with us the night we arrived; other than that, I just touched base with him when we left. Overall, I'd described the community and home as private club living with a laid-back beach vibe. Five stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie C.

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

Wonderful Vacation House

Our whole family (ages 5 through 65) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Crystal Cove Cottage. The house is well-equipped, and nested in a quiet, friendly, and beautiful gated neighborhood. It’s steps away from the serene Crystal Beach, and they provide all the gear and toys for a fun day at the beach. We sat at the front porch to watch the waves, and we enjoyed the spacious back deck at night. Just minutes of walk away are some great restaurants and ice cream shops. Last but not lease, owner John cares very much about how our vacation was going, and made sure we had what we needed for a good stay. This is truly a gem. Thank you, Nguyen family for sharing your lovely property.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Perfect Location - Beautiful Sunsets

The Beach house was located close to the private beach and could see the water from the front desk. Also, pool and tennis court was well maintained. John the owner was always available and ensured we had all of the information we required for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vita D.

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

This was our first time in Crystal Beach and we loved every part of our stay - beach is wonderful!

John was very helpful and answered all our inquires prior to our visit, the day of our check in and throughout the week. Overall, it was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clo M.

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

Perfect vacation

Perfect location, very clean beach; we won’t hesitate to be back at Crystal Beach.

About the host

Hosted by John

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We are a family of 5 plus a bichon-poo named Milou. We would love to share this beautiful beach house with you!

Why they chose this property

Our beach house boasts a spacious open concept, with 4 bedrooms, only 3 bedrooms are allowed to be occupied by guests, and 4 bathrooms. We are merely steps from the stunning waters of Crystal Beach which feeds into Lake Erie. It has a walk. out basement as well as a large brand new 26 by 26 feet deck where we can entertain family and friends.

What makes this property unique

Conveniently located steps away from Fort Erie's Crystal beach, you will have access to a stunning private beach. The gated community in which our cottage resides in also boasts gym facilities, a heated pool, a park, as well as a full sized tennis court. Outside of the Yacht Club there are various restaurants and stores to enjoy.

Languages:

English