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Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie

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Sunset on private cove. Most amazing sunsets on earth.
2nd floor bedroom overlooking Lake Erie
dining and full kitchen area
2nd floor bedroom with attached bathroom
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Ripley, NY
  • Place, Sparkling Ponds Winery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Lagoon
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Waldameer & Water World
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie

This secluded cottage rests on 2.5 acres on the shores of Lake Erie offers amazing views with complete privacy. There is a private drive to the property that leads you to amazing sunsets, fire pit, grapes, berries, eagles, deer, and wildlife. The perfect getaway to enjoy your own private paradise. Excellent restaurants, attractions await you in the heart of the wine country..
The space
Completely renovated living area, kitchen, and master suite in 2021. There are two bedrooms one with a queen bed (new mattress and box spring) and the other with two twin Thermopedic mattresses. The living area has a large sectional to view large TV, pellet stove, or Lake Erie. The kitchen and dining area have a large counter that overlooks the living area. Two full baths are available.
Guest access
You will be secluded from the rest of the world.
Other things to note
The property does not have public water or sewer because it is so secluded. However, a new water treatment system and 500 gallon holding tank were installed in the Fall of 2021. Do not expect a shower massage as the water pressure is not strong on any well system. However, do expect an amazing stay on your own little paradise. The dock with ladder going down to the beach area will be installed by May 1. The beach is rocky, but smooth rocks.
PLEASE NOTE: Lake Erie recently took away our small beach so there is a solid slate rock Lake Erie bottom about six feet deep in the cove. There are many nearby beaches 5, 10, and 15 miles away going both dirrections. The property is still amazing with views and privacy, but Lake Erie is extremely powerful at times. Individuals who love to fish will appreciate the property even more with fishing available off the dock from May 1st to September 30th. Note that the dock must be removed by October 1st when extremely strong waves are more likely.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

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Property # 3301971vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Ripley

Located in Ripley, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Freeport Beach and Lake Shore Railway Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Main Street Plaza and Bess Center. Lake Shore Center for the Arts and Burch Farms Country Market are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Ripley, NY

What's nearby

  • Sparkling Ponds Winery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Erie Speedway - 17 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 31 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Splash Lagoon - 34 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Waldameer & Water World - 51 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wings And Things - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Meeder's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Skunk and Goat Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie on 11 July 2026 start from AU$459, 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 Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Cottage with Hidden Cove on Lake Erie located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ripley cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie and Sparkling Ponds Winery. Fishermans Beach and Ripley Community Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Awesome Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is amazing and there's lots to do close by. Sitting by the water watching the sunset with a bottle of local wine was the highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private, nice view of the lake, close to many wineries (and an EV charging station).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabella P.

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

Lake Erie Cottage

Property was gorgeous and cute town and beautiful beach within 10 minutes away. Gorgeous sunsets everynight we were there. Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed the property and area! Thank you so much for staying with us and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Weekend Stay

Spent the weekend at “hidden treasure” Absolutely breathtaking view of Lake Erie. Quiet and peaceful getaway location Very happy with everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great quiet get away

Nice clean living area with a great view from all rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
Thank you Brian for your positive review! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel B.

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

Incredible secluded paradise

This place was simply amazing. Sunsets were the best, along with the stunning views! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us and your kind words! Yes, the property is often described as amazing. We love sharing it with others!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

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

Peaceful and private

We enjoyed our stay in Ripley. Saw the eagles alot- flying through the yard at times!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

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

Super peaceful and amazing view.

Absolutely coming back to this property, would live here in a heartbeat. Couldn't ask for a better host. My wife and I saw two bald eagles while on our stay at the cottage, amazing sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location!! We were thrilled with the view, the quietness of the surrounding area, and the tranquil setting of the house. We were looking for a quiet respite and that is exactly what this place will do for you. We fished from the dock and the cliff, we didn't catch anything, but it was so wonderful to just be together with my husband. We had coffee and watched the water and just mellowed out and finished the day by seeing the gorgeous sunsets. Rock hunting was great fun too.! God is good and we were thrilled to get a couple of days away from duties, jobs, and obligations. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

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

Birthday trip

Perfect quiet location to spend the evening after wine country tours and diner out. Serene environment to wake up to every morning. Host was exceptionally helpful and communicative whenever I had a question. Great location, great area and fantastic property owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We love to create an awesome place to help our guests celebrate the special times in their life!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandi W.

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

Beautiful scenery

Nice peaceful place to stay. Was a little upset that the water was high and there was no beach at the cove, as stated in the information and seen in the pictures but it was beautiful. The inside of the cabin was very nice. The outside needed some clean up but over all it was a nice weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
I am sorry Lake Erie took the beach away. This has never happened to us before and we have owned the property for three years. We asked the prior owners and they said, yes, sometimes it does that and then it comes back. There is never a large beach. Also, it is so wet in the Spring that we cannot mow the entire two acres. There are some areas as you can see we got the mower stuck multiple times. Fortunately, in June we are able to mow everywhere. However, we are always able to mow dirrectly behind the cottage and by the firepit which are the only areas that guests will go.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna M.

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

Anniversary Getaway

The privacy and the views definitely were not oversold. The view from fire pit looks tropical. We found Five & 20 Spirits and Arundel Cellars on our last night, wish we would have found them sooner. The impromptu band at Five & 20 was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Unique hideaway with all the conveniences

We loved our stay at the end of the gravel road from the main highway. The grounds are well kept and invite strolling around a bit, with the groundhog. The host maintained excellent communication. The bed upstairs is very comfortable for sound sleep. This is very close to relatives in Pennsylvania. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Wine venture

The cabin was very nice, clean and had everything you needed. Bit of a problem with drowsy bees though. Had to rid around 10 of them. Not sure where they were coming from but Overall it was a lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

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

Total seclusion and waterfront sunsets.

Fantastic seclusion and waterfront, a rare combination. Only one other home is even visible from the property, and it did not appear to be in use at this time. Also the wildlife, we saw deer, groundhogs and chipmunks right on the grounds, and bald eagles overhead. This is an older home which shows its age on the outside, but the interior is nicely redone. If you like total seclusion and waterfront sunsets, this is a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

A beautiful secluded place on Lake Erie

If you are looking for a place to unplug, rest, and relax, this is the place. We took advantage of the location and spent a day in Niagara Falls. We also explored some of the local area beaches (Twenty mile beach and Shades beach). We were lucky enough to drop the ladder one day and swim in beautiful Lake Erie. The property is absolutely beautiful. We picked wild blackberries and enjoyed the sunset each night from the dock. We are returning to life rested and rejuvenated. The host is great! They took care of us very quickly when a concern arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann W.

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

Amazing location!!

This was a girls trip for my daughter's and I. We LOVED the Cove so close to the house! We had breakfast on the ledge above and were mesmerized by the huge crashing waves which sounded like thunder at times! We got drenched once even though far away. The sunsets were breathtaking unlike we've ever seen! The water was way too rough to swim in while we there but someone did just a few days before our stay. The yard was filled with beautiful wildflowers. We brought folding chairs which we were SO glad we did to be able to sit near the waves. The house was very comfortable and unique. It had everything we needed. Thanks for a great stay. It would be great to see it at another time of the year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us! Yes, Lake Erie can be as calm as glass one day and powerful crashing waves the same day. Would love to have you back again! Glad you enjoyed your stay and beautiful sunsets!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I will absolutely never forget. The view on the property is something out of a movie and it truly offers a piece of mind that no longer exist in the world we live in my fiancé, and I enjoyed attempting to fish at nearby docs, we also locally made wine and enjoyed sitting by the pellet stove where we got warm together we watched bald eagles, fly in the morning and observed black squirrels, climbing trees in the location. We have made it our agreement to try to travel somewhere every year, it is easy to say that this one will likely never be topped. Thank you to the host who is easy to contact and willing to go out of his way to teach us how to use the pellet stove. Nearby beaches offered a form of peace that seems to cleanse the mind and offer a gratitude unlike anything I’ve experienced. The diners in the area offer a warm small town interaction that feels connected in a way that I thought had disappeared in 2025. The amount of wildlife that we observed was phenomenal in the scenery in the fall is something a picture just cannot capture. The suggestions made by the host were thoughtful and kind. Because of this trip, I have a little more gratitude for my life, and I counted as one of my biggest blessings thank you for allowing my fiancé, and I have one last adventure before we become husband and wife I will cherish this place in my heart forever
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful, great view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Joshua Boscaljon

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This is the first property my wife, son, and I purchased in 2020. We completely gutted 80% of the interior and remodeled it. We fell in love with the property itself before ever going inside the cottage. We had no idea how much fun it would be creating the perfect getaway. At least two couples were engaged on the property. Two are planning to marry on the property. Many couples celebrated anniversaries, birthdays, and life with friends and family. We love to help people celebrate and enjoy their stay. We always strive to exceed expectations and love making your stay a special time. Because it is such a private setting we keep our distance, unless you need something. Looking forward to celebrating life with you!

Why they chose this property

This property is amazing! It has concord grapes, blue berries, and raspberries all around. Wildlife abounds with deer, bald eagles, foxes, and birds. It is close to many attractions (Finley lake, Chataqua Institute, Waldameer, Presque Isle, restaurants, horse back riding, Amish trail, farmer's markets, beaches, and more.) But nothing beats just enjoying the sunsets of Lake Erie, fire pit with chairs and picnik tables, and swimming in Lake Erie. It feels like you are on a deserted island, except you often see fishing boats in the distance on Lake Erie.

What makes this property unique

The sunsets, privacy, and Lake Erie are incredible! The cottage is cozy and for cooler days and nights, the pellet stove creates the perfect getaway from the rest of the world.

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