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Fisherman's Retreat and Vacation Rental

Holiday home in Girard with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
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Kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Splash Lagoon
  • Place, Millcreek Mall
  • Place, Waldameer & Water World
  • Airport, Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fisherman's Retreat and Vacation Rental

Fully furnished two bedroom one and a half bathroom house close to Elk Creek.
Full eat-in kitchen with appliances and accessories. (refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster, crock pot, cooking utensils, pots and pans, dishes, silverware)
Sleeps up to 6: Bedroom 1 - double bed and single bed; Bedroom 2 - two single beds; Living room - two futon couches (pulls out for a double bed)
Towels and bedding supplied.
Off street car and boat parking available.
Amenities: cable TV, wi-fi, washer, dryer, propane grill, fire pit, picnic table, freezer, interior fish cleaning station

This is the larger of two units in the house. Both have separate entrances, grills and outdoor eating areas. The fire pit, gazebo and fish cleaning station are shared.

Approximate distances to local areas:
Elk Creek Access Area - 5 miles
Walnut Creek Access Area - 9 miles
Presque Isle State Park Entrance - 15 miles
Waldameer Park and Water World - 13 miles
Downtown Erie - 17 miles

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Girard

Located in Girard, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lake Erie and Erie Bluffs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waldameer & Water World and Conneaut Railroad Museum.
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Girard, PA

What's nearby

  • Splash Lagoon - 21 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Millcreek Mall - 22 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Waldameer & Water World - 26 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Presque Isle Downs and Casino - 26 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Presque Isle Beach - 43 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 28 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sheetz #528 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Madelines Dining And Events - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 494 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪American Legion Post 742 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Retreat and Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fisherman's Retreat and Vacation Rental?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fisherman's Retreat and Vacation Rental on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$243.55, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Retreat and Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Retreat and Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Retreat and Vacation Rental located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cannon Park, Girard Township Town Hall and Battles Estate. Girard Park and Over Lake Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rich N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Communication was great with the host. She showed up and introduced herself, explained a few things. Very polite and professional. Upon arrival, the place was very clean and parking was great as well. Great location for our needs for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

paul a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Brenda was a great host but our only concern is that this property isn't handicap accessible. So if anyone has trouble walking up stairs this is not a property for them. The kitchen which was well stocked and nice appliances was the only room on first floor. The living area and bedrooms were upstairs. I must say though the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon m.

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

Great experience

The cottage was just as listed and very convient to the fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lnda C., Tarentum Pennsylvania

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

Great get away

Nice place everyone and everything was great !!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase C.

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

Great stay at the Fisherman’s Retreat!

We had a great stay at the Fisherman’s retreat! This place is in a great location. It was very clean and had everything we wanted. The hosts were very accommodating and even worked with us when we had some issues with our booking (which was our fault). I highly recommend this property to any fisherman or just somebody wanting to enjoy Erie!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig b.

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

Very nice owner

Great place nice owner
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wenhao P.

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

sweet home

Very clean and the host is very friendly. It’s a great place to stay and explore around(Presque isle)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

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

Fishing

Great night's sleep then really short drive to steelhead fishing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene L.

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

A perfect cabin

This gem of a fishing cottage is immaculate. They even had the fire pit loaded with wood. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Enrico D.

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

Great place to stay for fishing Elk Creek

My two friends and I stayed for 5 nights. The location is perfect for fishing Elk Creek and all of the nearby Lake Erie streams. The rental accommodated us easily and had all the little extras like coffee, spices and basic condiments. Brenda and Tibby are friendly and great hosts. Enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sandra L., Mount Prospect, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Very Different This Time

Rented the cottage for years but now I arrive and I'm told I'm sharing the house with strangers. The front room formerly a separate office (using just paneling to separate) has 2 strange men renting it. When they talk it's like they are in the same room. Plus they have access to the freezer in our section. True they can't get in our part with the kitchen/bedrooms but that panel is flimsy & I don't feel safe. I didn't know about this arrangement. I feel I should have been notified as I have rented so many times before.. Poor security for me as an older female and limited communication to a repeat customer. .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location for fisherman's. Definitely, we will back for next time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICKY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our home away from home when we go to Erie. Always very clean, well stock, lots of aminities. Our hosts are the best. Great location for all of our fishing needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great host and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Old and quirky, but clean with a great host!

Brenda is the best and most thorough host we've ever had. She met us upon arrival to show us around and tell us about the quirks of an older home in a rural area. There were so many thoughtful touches like menus to local restaurants, maps, brochures, plenty of linens, a coffee bar, info about local fishing, emergency flashlights, decks of cards, a full sized washer & dryer, and even 2 frosty mugs in the freezer! The parking is convenient and spacious, and the motion activated outdoor lights provided a sense of security and ease loading and unloading the vehicle in the dark.Having the owners nearby and easily accessible offered peace of mind even though they were so thorough with the information provided that we really didn't need to reach out.The photos are a very accurate portrayal of the property. Minor notes: the shower gets chilly if anyone else uses water while you're showering and be sure to heed Brenda's warnings of the low door frame upstairs if you're tall because we each took a turn knocking our heads on it despite being told upon arrival! Overall, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Great trip

Will definitely return, perfect getaway , great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

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

Host

Nice property and even better people.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Fishing trip

Love Brenda's place! Our 2nd time staying here for a family fishing trip. Ideally located near Elk Creek and several lakeshore spots. The place was well-stocked, inside and out, for our party of 5. Brenda communicates well and responds quickly to any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Indian summer steelhead trip

Property was just as described and pictured. Excellent for our group of fishermen. The fish cleaning station is very nice and well stocked. We plan to stay here again. Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony C.

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

Fishing trip

The Fisherman's retreat was very clean and worked for our short stay. Brenda met us at the rental and explained everything very clearly. The unit was small but filled our needs. My only recommendation would be to get a single serve Keurig machine. The brewer was nice and we used it but it takes longer and we were in a hurry to catch our charter. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ammon R Z.

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

Fishman Dream

Just what we were looking for, we came with a boat ,plenty of room to park, host even helped us park , gave us a quick walk through, made sure we had everything we needed , house was clean, well stocked, and yes, even a dishwasher, hope to go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

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

Erie Fishing Trip

The Fisherman's Retreat was the perfect place for the weekend fishing trip. The accomodations were great and the owners were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Great Stay

Very clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Owners were super nice and friendly. Loved their turkeys that came over to visit us. We felt like we were at home and then could head out to Erie to explore. Will reccomend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breezy S.

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

Fishermans retreat

Brenda is very personable and polite. She went above our expectations for the stay. If there was any questions, she answered. My children wanted to fish and we did not pack our gear. Brenda pulled out some poles and let us borrow them. Definitely a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Brenda

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