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GORGEOUS WATERFRONT in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach! NOW BOOKING VACATIONS for 2024!

GORGEOUS WATERFRONT in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach! NOW BOOKING VACATIONS for 2024!

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Overview of GORGEOUS WATERFRONT in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach! NOW BOOKING VACATIONS for 2024!

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Fort Erie, ON
  • Popular LocationPeace Bridge14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanalside20 min drive
  • Popular LocationKeyBank Center20 min drive
  • AirportToronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

GORGEOUS WATERFRONT in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach! NOW BOOKING VACATIONS for 2024!

License # STR2020-0078 - We are back for 2024 and even better than ever! We have completely transformed this beautiful lakeside retreat - both inside and outside! Check out the new video and all the new photos!
From a couple's getaway to a family reunion, this restored home is perfect for a special holiday. Offering fabulous charm and character with a perfect blend of modern touches and classic style. This executive level 2700+ sq ft home can accommodate 2 to 8 with 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor, 1 on main and a finished area on the walkout lower level.

NOTE: Only a maximum of 3 bedrooms can be used for guests staying less than 31 days. In this case, one of the bedrooms must be locked off as per town of Fort Erie bylaws.

Clean and immaculately cared for throughout. All sitting on the water's edge of Lake Erie.

Set back from the quiet laneway style roadway, sits this beautiful turn of the century home right on the water's edge that's been transformed into the modern era yet retains its charm and character.

A long paved driveway with plenty of room for parking leads up to the home. Four different accesses into the home provide ease of coming and going. From the new sit out front porch, you will walk straight into the kitchen great for bringing in the groceries. The kitchen is BRAND NEW - bright and modern with a gas stove, a large fridge, built-in dishwasher plus an extensive array of cooking pots, pans, dishes and accessories.

The side door off the driveway and upper patio area leads to a wide open main floor dining and living area with beamed ceilings and a huge fireplace whether for ambiance in the summer or to warm up in the winter season. Off the living room are patio doors leading to a new large deck with privacy fencing and a gas bbq - along with beautiful views overlooking the lake. There is a 8 person outdoor dining table and a 8 person indoor dining table.

The best room in the home could be the main floor sun den with its large wrap around windows perfect for relaxing with a good book with a coffee or glass of wine in hand or while you simply look out and enjoy the wide water views.

There is also a main floor bedroom with queen sized bed with a newly added shower inside the bedroom plus a 2 piece powder room nearby off the hallway. This optional main floor bedroom works well for seniors or person’s with physical challenges.

A beautiful wood staircase leads up to the second floor landing.

The master bedroom suite has its own sitting area with natural fireplace and private ensuite with combined tub and shower and new vanity. It offers stunning water views from your bedside overlooking the lake thru a large set of windows. Please note: only store purchased "firelogs" permitted in this room.

The second floor also has 2 additional good sized light and bright bedrooms with queen beds and another bathroom with large shower. (When the main floor bedroom is used by a guest, we must close off access to one of these bedrooms due to the town’s short term rental bylaws).

The lower level is almost like a separate living space although can be accessed either by a staircase off the living room on the main floor or by way of a ground floor walkout to the rear yard with its own patio area. More great views from inside or out of this spacious area!

Washers and dryers are provided in the storage room.

The huge lot and lawn area gently slopes down to the water's edge. Stepping into the lake is nice and shallow and very gradual. Perfect for swimming and floating around for kids of all ages:)

There's also a fire pit down by the water for your use subject to the weather permitting as per town fire regulations.

As "Superhosts", you can be assured that you’ll enjoy your stay here and that we’ll be here to guide and assist you in order for you to have a great vacation.

Hopefully we covered it all however, if we missed something that you are wondering about, we welcome you to send us any questions you might have.

Please Note:
We sometimes use this as our second home for our family during the off season and the odd occasion when there is availability in the most popular summer season. We are sometimes tweaking the furniture and decor. As you can likely tell from the new photos and video which were taken in September 2023, we have transformed this home both inside and out for the 2024 season! We are confident that you will love it here!

Property manager

Jerry Hendriks & Heather Rusk

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Must be approved in writing prior to booking.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All guests must be included on the list. Any infants not sleeping in a crib that the guests provide will be considered additional guests.
If more guests are found on property than have been confirmed for, all guests will be required to leave immediately and will forfeit all payments.
$1,000 Damage Deposit will be forfeited to the the owner in full if pets are found to be in or on the property as well if tents or outdoor sleeping.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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: Must be approved in writing prior to booking.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Erie

Located in Fort Erie, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chippewa District and Main Place Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Buffalo Harbor State Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Buffalo Zoo, or head to an event or a match at KeyBank Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Fort Erie, ON

What's nearby

  • Fort Erie Historical Museum - 3 min drive
  • Peace Bridge - 14 min drive
  • Buffalo Niagara Convention Center - 19 min drive
  • Canalside - 20 min drive
  • KeyBank Center - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 23 min drive
  • Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rizzo's House of Parm - 2 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons - 11 min drive
  • Brimstone Brewing Co - 2 min drive
  • You Deserve It - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GORGEOUS WATERFRONT in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach! NOW BOOKING VACATIONS for 2024! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GORGEOUS WATERFRONT in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach! NOW BOOKING VACATIONS for 2024!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GORGEOUS WATERFRONT in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach! NOW BOOKING VACATIONS for 2024!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GORGEOUS WATERFRONT in Ridgeway/Crystal Beach! NOW BOOKING VACATIONS for 2024! located?

This family-friendly Fort Erie holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Erie and Fort Erie Historical Museum. Sherkston Paintball and Whispering Pines Art Studio & Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We absolutely loved our stay here. The house is beautiful and the view was breathtaking. The kayaks and fire pit were a big hit as well. It was just a perfect place for our family. Thanks for being awesome hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Pratik M., Mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NYE stay w/ young & Old
We stayed for 4 night over NYE. Family consisting for 4 kids (6-12 yrs) 4 adults + grandma & grandpa. Pros: place is nice and clean. Lots of space inside & outside. Has everything you would want for a relaxing family getaway. Communication w/ owner was straight forward via app & txt. We had a slight issue w/ tv & internet, but within a few hrs of checkin, it was resolved. Cons: Basement electrical fireplace was not producing heat and as a result, basement bedroom wasn't useable to sleep in. Lots of pots & pans, however most were worn/scratched up. Suggestions to owner, toss out all the non stick and replace w/ stainless. Less maintenance and wear issues. Same with cooking utensils. Otherwise place was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Great spot on a beautiful calm lake. The lake was great for my 2 year old daughter and for the adults. We used the kayaks which were great and floated on floaties all day. A bit rocky near the shore but with water shoes it was perfect. Big house and plenty of spacious rooms. The owners were quick to respond to all of my questions. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family vacation
We have 5 kids combined with friends and partners as well as ourselves. Lots of room for everyone. With that many the kitchen gets tight, but being summer, it was not a gathering place. Erie in August is warm and there is that magic moment at dusk where the lake bugs come out for a while. The upside was watching swarms of dragon flies feed, that was amazing. Bike tires were flat, and the need to go for a quick ride had past. Owners offered to come fill them right away, they were attentive in that respect. Neighbor to the right as you look to the lake has laser focus on his property line and was vigilant in his within his rights if the frisbee went onto his grass. - tons of parking! - house needs a bit of upkeep but with covid, I am sure that's near impossible. - kayaks were a hit! - Fire pit with all the seating was another great event. a 3 piece in the basement would be a bonus considering the size of the house, but with family it was fine. I would return and/or recommend to others for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical vacation home!
I rented this cottage for 2 weeks from Jerry and Heather so I could get my family together after being apart for 16 months due to COVID. We were 3 generations together and it was the most perfect time that we desperately needed. The house itself is lovely and perfect for family gatherings and even a trip for couples! We were using all 5 bedrooms and we had lots of space. The beds are very comfortable and there are 3 bathrooms, so showers were never an issue. The kitchen is fabulous. It has everything you could possibly need for meal preparation. We are “foodies” and love to cook. We had family style dinners every evening and it was fun and easy to prepare as the kitchen is so well stocked and there is a great BBQ on the deck, which was also large enough for us all to eat on or hang out together late afternoon. Our favorite room was the sunroom. Many hours were passed peacefully in this room. The views are spectacular and the space is very comfy and cozy. There is lots to do here outside as well. We used the kayaks, and pool noodles and enjoyed the shallow and warm lake. Bring water shoes to make is easier to get in and out of the lake. Most evenings my nephew would start a fire in the fire pit for marshmallows and s’mores. This home had healing magical powers for my family and I. Jerry could not do enough to help me make this a magical holiday for everyone. If I needed anything, he responded and followed up within a very short period every time. He ensured the house was well stocked and we needed for nothing in terms of supplies and conveniences. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a little magic in their vacation time. Jerry and Heather … THANK YOU for your hospitality and for allowing my family to create lasting memories in your home. Your kindness will never be forgotten by myself or my family. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jerry Hendriks & Heather Rusk

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Heather and I were born and raised in the Niagara Region. We love all that this beautiful area has to offer! Heather owns a boutique home decor and jewelry store in nearby St.Catharines and does interior design and consulting. I've been in the real estate business for over 25 years. Mixing our two careers together creates a great combinations - a love for real estate and creating special places for people to stay during their holidays. We live both in Crystal Beach and St.Catharines. It's just about a 30 minute drive between the two so very convenient for work and play.

Why they chose this property

If you haven't been to the Crystal Beach area, you will fall in love after just one stay. There's nothing like being right on the water and as soon as we saw this waterfront gem in the Fall of 2017, we fell in love with it and wanted to share with others. Charm and character mixed with modern touches and amenities - all in a peaceful and stunning waterfront setting.
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