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Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip

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A coastal house with a lighthouse, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and a ceiling fan.
A lakeside view with a dock, picnic table, and boats.
A covered porch with a white railing, a brick pathway, and a garden with flowering plants.
A marina with boats docked, a lighthouse, and a beach area with cars and a pier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Erie
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Westfield, NY
  • Place, beach near Barcelona Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Barcelona
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom w/ balcony access

1 Double Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs powder room

Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip

The lightkeeper's refuge is a charming 3 bedroom cottage with grand balconies and views of Lake Erie. Located across the street from the historic Barcelona lighthouse, the public boat slip and public beach. Want privacy? Enjoy luscious gardens and a view of the grape vines in the backyard.

The area is known for its wine and breweries, a quaint town with many small restaurants and stores including amazing antique shops and local market! The house is stocked with sustainability in mind and we think you'll love this area for all the local shops and small businesses.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Balconies & beach traffic are not for small kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be notified in advance & extra deposit req'd
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping or smoking inside the house or balcony

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Lock the doors
We appreciate it you can start the dishwasher, otherwise no worries!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Attempting to interfere or remove security equipment will result in removal. Security equipment is only outside for guest safety and privacy
No pets can be left uncrated in the home when you are not there. Only one dog will be accepted. Must also provide documentation for dog vaccinations.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2126381vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Westfield

Located in Westfield, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Erie and Lake Erie State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Shore Center for the Arts and Chautauqua Bookstore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Westfield, NY

What's nearby

  • beach near Barcelona Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Barcelona - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 22 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Presque Isle Downs and Casino - 41 min drive - 59.3 km
  • Bayfront Convention Center - 54 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crosby's - Westfield - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loyal Order Of The Moose - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quagliana's Bark Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grace & Abe’s - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip on 19 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,387, 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.

How much is parking at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Erie, McClurg Museum and Lake Shore Center for the Arts. Westfield Memorial Hospital and Johnson Estate Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our home away from home, with a very comfy king size bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vacation home has a beautiful view and super convenient to fishing and the beach. It was a perfect getaway for our family of 6.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, good location, comfy, and all the pieces were there in the puzzle.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay! We had a little hiccup accessing our check-in but host/staff were immediately available to resolve issue. Otherwise, another happy, relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My two sisters and I went for a three day trip to this lovely home. The kitchen has been updated and has ample dinner ware. There is a combined Keurig pot or pod coffee maker. If you prefer to make individual cups, bring your own pods. A few days worth of coffee grounds is provided with filters. The house is in a great location--across from the Barcelona Light house. From our outside upper porch or inside on the dining room table, we watched the boats and people walking the safe streets. There is a beach across the street and down the hill which we learned about during our last day. This location is excellent for accessing I-90 or driving along the lakefront to different small towns. The back yard overlooks grape vineyards and the flowering shrubbery was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, perfect location, thank you for allowing us to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lightkeeper's Refuge is the perfect spot for a relaxing family vacation near the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place to relax

Great location directly across from the lighthouse, close to beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay! This place has become our home away from home. We hope to be back next summer
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We all had a wonderful time staying here. Loved that you can walk to a small beach, sit in the porch and watch boats on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Staying in the heart of Westfield in this lovely house right across from the historic Barcelona Lighthouse and lake area was so fun. It was a great location for visiting surrounding areas like Jamestown and Niagara Falls. Westfield is an adorable historic town and this house was a great, cozy hangout space for the family every day and evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

We had a great time at this house. It was extremely clean, in a great location, landscaped beautifully, and had charming decor. The host was very responsive. We would certainly come back to this house for another vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thanks Lisa! We would love to have you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Had a very nice stay and enjoyed spending time with family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing beautiful location

We had a great time. The house is in a perfect location! Very clean with everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful stay!

This was our 2nd time staying at this property and we were so glad we returned! The house is spacious and well appointed, and the location couldn’t be better! Loved having my morning coffee on the upper deck and I enjoyed the view of the lighthouse and harbor. Will be back again, I hope!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Fabulous Stay!

I believe this is our 3rd stay at the Light Keepers Refuge, and we hope to return again. I could go on about the comfy beds or the accommodating space for friends and family while visiting the area, but its the fresh air that is gem of this property. The fresh Canadian air that blows through this home is truly restorative. You just feel better when you stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The house was clean and we felt very safe as all doors and windows locked and had deadbolts too. The outside is as beautiful as the inside with the view of the lake, wow! I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanting

With a vineyard and garden in the backyard this house is perfect. We were able to watch restoration of the lighthouse across the street and had a wonderful view of Lake Erie. The house is also perfectly located for quick day trips to Buffalo, Niagara, and Chautauqua.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lakeside House with Beautiful Views

This house exceeded our expectations and was very accommodating for our group of friends who wanted the perfect summer beach trip. The house was clean and provided us with all the necessary amenities. Morning coffee on the balcony, front row views of the beautiful lighthouse and marina, and a close proximity to the beach, breakfast diner, and fishery were the highlights of our stay at the Lightkeeper's Refuge. The host was a big help and quick to respond. I would highly recommend this location and cannot wait to return to beautiful Barcelona and the town of Westfield.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review! We would love to have you back anytime. -Kathleen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Relaxation

Another wonderful stay at the Lightkeepers Refuge. The added seating on the top balcony was perfect. Mornings couldn't be better on that balcony rain or shine. Watching the boats head out for the day, breathing the fresh Canadian air, (we had no issues with the Canadian wildfires) there is nothing more relaxing. Dining at Brazill's is highly recommended. We are still enjoying our pies from Portage Pies, definitely worth the stop. Sadly we weren't able to make it to The Parkveiw for their fabulous chicken salad. Nothing but relaxing. No need to worry about anything. If you do need anything, its just a little drive into Westfield.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

DISAPOINTED

HOUSE WAS OLD AND DIRTY OUR FEET TURNED BLACK PROBLEMS WITH ANTS .COULD NOT USE THE OVEN DUE TO GREASE. OWNER WOULD NOT ANSWER OUR EMAIL. TRUCK TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY AND NOISY ENJOYED THE LAKES AND TOWN YOU COULD WALK TO STONEY BEACH ENJOYED THE VIEW AND CONVIENCE TO MARINA
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Thank you, for the feedback, but I answered your call when you called and never received any messages during your stay. Our other reviews speak for themselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for Family to Meet

Wonderful! Words really cannot describe what a fabulous relaxing refuge this is. Kathleen and her staff have thoughtfully designed the Lightkeepers Refuge for a carefree stay. Everything you'll need for your stay is there. My husband & I booked in hopes that family nearby could visit. The offer of unlimited WIFI got our nieces there, but surprisingly they stayed, sleeping in often. I'm guessing their beds were just as comfy as the master. There was plenty for the 4yr old to explore in the yard, when we weren't across the street at the lake. The game room provided actives to keep him entertained also. I can't begin to describe the beauty of the porch and decks. The swing on the second story deck was so peacefully enjoyable. The back deck overlooking the grapes was the best for stargazing. Being there during harvest was an added plus also, Oh the sweet smell of grapes in the air. Chautauqua County is my favorite place to recharge, and the Lightkeepers Refuge delivered 100%!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2021
Wow! Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you loved your stay and you and your family are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly What We Wanted!

My wife and I were looking for a comfortable/secluded home that was close to highway access. This home was perfect! We were able to easily see a lot of WNY due to the multiple nearby roads and highway. Additionally, the quaint town of Westfield was close so we were able to go grocery shopping, get coffee, and pick up take-out from multiple restaurants that were all within 5 mins. The house itself came exactly as advertised! We spent a lot of time in the back room reading, playing games, and watching TV. The house was really clean and had a lot of nice touches. We stayed in the middle of the winter and it was NOT drafty as every room felt toasty and warm! The layout was also perfect as you could hang out together or go to another room to get some privacy. The pier and light house across the street were beautiful. There was also a nice beach within a 1/4 mile with some great views and a lot of driftwood. The owner of the home was amazingly quick to respond to messages and you can tell she truly cares! Additionally, she was understanding, patient, and terrifically kind. We highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Clark

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We are an adventurous young couple who wanted to have a local getaway spot for ourselves. The lightkeeper's refuge is our getaway spot that we love so much that we wanted to share with others!

Why they chose this property

Westfield is a historic town and this house sits right across from Lake Erie, as well as about 15 minutes to Lake Chautauqua. The house just sang to us with its balconies and peaceful yard with the vineyard in the back just makes this a relaxing place to hang and enjoy nature. The town is quaint, but offers a great variety of shops, food, and entertainment to those who know where to look!

What makes this property unique

We have two huge balconies with a view of the lake and a historic lighthouse in the front, and a back yard lined with a vineyard.

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