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Forest Retreat, 23 miles to Chautauqua Lake, and 14 miles to Lily Dale.

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A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with turquoise Adirondack chairs and a small round table, overlooking a calm lake and dense forest.
A wooden cabin interior with a wooden table, hanging baskets, and a view of the forest through the window.
A wooden cabin with a dining area featuring a checkered tablecloth, chairs, and a piano.
A lodge with a reflection in a pond, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gerry, NY
  • Place, Cockaigne Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Boutwell Hill State Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Forest Retreat, 23 miles to Chautauqua Lake, and 14 miles to Lily Dale.

Welcome to Forest Retreat! We are nestled in the hills of Western New York, just a 20 minute-drive to Jamestown. This unique home is located near several wedding venues and the Earl Cardot Overland Trail, which is surrounded by 2,300 acres of state forest. Our home is only 10 miles to home of Lucille Ball, and the National Comedy Center. We are located between 2 local ski resorts, and only 87 miles south of Niagara Falls State park.
Relax by the fire, fish, swim, and kayak in the 2 acre pond, and just enjoy the scenery. Our home is unique with a very relaxing atmosphere. All Guests can swim, and kayak in the pond with a signed waiver, and release form.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All guests must sign waiver, and release form.
No hunting, discharging of firearms or fireworks.
Do not move any furnishings, and wall hangings.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2714553vb
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

Gerry

Located in Gerry, this holiday home is on a lake. Cockaigne Ski Area and New York Amish Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Reg Lenna Center for The Arts and Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Northwest Arena or Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Gerry, NY

What's nearby

  • Cockaigne Ski Area - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Boutwell Hill State Forest - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lily Dale Spiritual Center - 26 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Chautauqua Lake - 26 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 29 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trilium Lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Creek Sub Shop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Barr - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪krivs family eats - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Neighbors - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Retreat, 23 miles to Chautauqua Lake, and 14 miles to Lily Dale. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Forest Retreat, 23 miles to Chautauqua Lake, and 14 miles to Lily Dale.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest Retreat, 23 miles to Chautauqua Lake, and 14 miles to Lily Dale.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Retreat, 23 miles to Chautauqua Lake, and 14 miles to Lily Dale.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forest Retreat, 23 miles to Chautauqua Lake, and 14 miles to Lily Dale. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cockaigne Ski Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Boutwell Hill State Forest and Sinclairville Free Library. Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect, pond fishing was fun, NYS hiking trail [ 19miles ] within walking distance. Close to 3 lakes for fishing. Host communication was exceptional 10 out of 10.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful and peaceful location. Inside was clean and tidy. It is a cozy cabin setting. Spacious living room and dining area. Smaller kitchen but it is equipped with everything needed: refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, Keurig coffee maker.There is also a nice laundry room. It technically sleeps 8, but 8 would be a little cramped. There is a king bed and sleeper sofa/futon in one room, a full bed in loft area, and a queen sized bed in the other bedroom.There are 2 bathrooms one has shower, sink, & toilet the other has a whirlpool tub ( no shower) , toilet, & sink.There is a wraparound porch on the cabin. There is a beautiful pond with a dock. There is a fire pit with outdoor seating.The hosts communicate very kindly and quickly to any questions you may have.We would sty here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice weekend trip

House was as listed, clean and great location and plenty of privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!

Perfect getaway from city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very quiet and peaceful place.

Very relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

The home and property were wonderful. Would recommend to anyone looking for a calming, quiet home to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

The property was great and very relaxing. The cabin was well stocked. The kids loved fishing and kayaking in the water. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Our Stay

We enjoyed our stay! The property was beautiful and peaceful, and the home was clean and well-stocked. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total Tranquility

Thanks for the relaxing retreat, just beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing as it might seem, the photos of this property do not do it justice. The land is BEAUTIFUL and well maintained. The pond is full of bright, colorful koi fish, lily pads and makes the most incredible spot for a calm kayak ride. The home is warm, inviting, clean and suited all of our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very secluded home on a very nice property

Everything in the home was clean and organized. Pond was nice to fish in. Within a short distance of a good many attractions. Nice relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend!

The property was pristine and had several small charming extras- from snacks to makeup wipes to wood for the fire pit! We felt very lucky that we found this gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Home!

This was an absolutely fabulous place to stay. The owners were welcoming and helpful. The property was clean and spacious with everything that we would need. The view was amazing to wake up to and the fishing was great! We were able to stay in the country but have a great day in Niagara falls as well. Our teenage boys weren't bored at all and we had some well needed family time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

I took my 3 teenage children here for a long weekend. The cabin was clean and cozy. The property was beautiful! I wish we could have stayed longer and will look to book again in the future. We enjoyed hiking local trails and my boys fished the pond and caught several bass. It was a great weekend trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Forest Retreat

Forest Retreat is beautifully located by state forest area. The trees, the large pond in the backyard, and the natural setting are very enjoyable. Also, it is centrally located near so many activities and places to see. The home was very well set up with everything we needed, and the views through the large windows were breathtaking. It was a wonderful stay, and we highly recommend Forest Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were so happy that the property and house looked the same as the posting - gorgeous and serene! All the amenities were perfect and we especially loved using the kayaks. The water was very nice and we loved seeing the koi fish. A small word of caution for swimmers - there are a few nippy fish in there, but an easy (and glorious) work around was to stay on floats or in the kayaks with a refreshing beverage.Communicating with Tonya and Chad was easy and they were quickly responsive. We loved our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Beautiful property just as described. Absolutely loved the amenities and decor. Easy communication with the owner,very helpful. Clean, little touches like coffee and snacks provided which was very nice. Loved the pond and provided kayaks for our enjoyment. Would definitely come back. The location is sooo peaceful which was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

The house and surrounding yard is perfect if you want to have privacy and enjoy nature. The pond is great. Saw some geese, a deer and a heron on the pond. Had a nice fire in the outside fire pit. Unfortunately it rained for 3 days while we were there, but enjoyed some board games and a trip to Niagara Falls.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

This house is so deep in the middle of Chautauqua County, it’s almost isolated. It was wonderful. It did rain the entire time we were there but we were still able to enjoy the peaceful quiet country. There were koi fish in the pond that came to the surface occasionally The inside was lovely, giving you that rustic cabin charm The floor plan is open which was nice for a family dinner. I was able to put out crock pots with food for people. There is a coffee station (Keurig) just outside the kitchen which I liked because it kept people out of the way as I prepared food. The stove/oven looks intimidating but it’s not. It’s a regular gas stovetop and oven, very easy to use I will consider this location again when we visit next time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded location about 30 minutes from Jamestown. House and grounds are beautiful. Rained most of our stay,so did not spend much time outside. If we did the cushions were left out and all wet. A lot of kids toys on deck, kinda junked up the place a little. Be nice if toys were stored and could be brought out when needed. House is decorated very nicely in the cabin theme. Slot of kitchen utensils and pots and pans. Cool stove. Beds were a little hard for me and towels a little beat up. Huge fireplace , but note on it not to use, would have been nice to use in the chilly nights. Wall of windows is very cool, but a few of the windows are foggy and hard to see through. Ouse mostly clean, floor little dirty when we wiped up a spill. Sectional couch a little beat up found a pair of glasses and hair clip in cushions. Lights did not work in laundry room. Nights in kitchen are an amber color which gives a weird color to food. Definitely a summer house . Large dining room table and chairs. A lot of old outdated food in cupboards . A lot of spices to be used as well as foil, plastic wrap etc.. overall a nice fall getaway, and we had a good time despite the weather and the several minor things with the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The property was better than I could have ever hoped for. Very peaceful and beautiful place that was exactly what we were looking for and more. The family and the dogs all had a great and relaxing stay and the owners were very accommodating. The property had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chad & Tonya White

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I grew up in the area and my husband grew up in Ohio. We have a beautiful 7 year old daughter. We travel in our 5th wheel all over the U.S. for work. During our free time we enjoy spending our days doing outdoor activities.

Why they chose this property

Our property is very unique. It offers a 2 acre pond where you can fish, swim, or kayak. Our property butts up right next to thousands of acres of national forest with lots of walking and bike trails. We love the quiet and peaceful neighborhood. We have lots of wildlife around the property.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique with the 2 acre pond you can fish, swim, or kayak. The house offers a wrap around porch with tons of seating. We are right next door to 2,300 acres of state forest, which offers hiking trails, bike trails, ponds and lots of wildlife.
We are constantly adding new amenities, and updating things at our property. Outside we offer 2 kayaks, corn hole boards, and a playhouse for kids. Indoors we offer family games, toys, and coloring for kids.
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