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Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private!

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Property grounds
Lakefront cottage
Interior
Property grounds
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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North East, PA
  • Penn Shore Winery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Presque Isle Wine Cellars
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Courtyard Wineries
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private!

Lakefront Cottage Retreat on a Private Point in North East, PA
Lovingly rebuilt by the owners, this Lake Erie retreat combines handcrafted charm with modern comfort. The cottage retains its original stone walls, crafted by the owner’s late uncle, and is now nestled on an exclusive, private point along the shoreline—where sunrise to sunset views take center stage.

Designed to fully embrace the natural beauty of Lake Erie, the cottage offers a variety of peaceful places to unwind. Enjoy coffee or cocktails on the covered porch’s wicker furniture, sway in a hammock under the maples at the water’s edge, or gather around the Adirondack chairs in the yard or the firepit on the beach. Inside, a cozy, slipcovered sofa in the front room offers panoramic lake views that feel close enough to touch.

The open interior layout is made for gathering. A farmhouse dining table seats up to eight, with a second table in the front room accommodating six—perfect for meals, puzzles, or game nights. Outside, a large picnic table and string lights over the hammock add extra charm to evening dinners or laid-back afternoons.

In the living room, original stonework frames the gas fireplace with a custom black walnut mantle, creating a cozy nook with slipcovered seating and a TV for quiet evenings indoors. White tongue-and-groove wood paneling throughout the home gives the cottage a clean, timeless feel.

The kitchen is designed with entertaining in mind, featuring upscale appliances, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, farmhouse sink, and open shelving. Four barstools at the peninsula invite casual conversation while cooking. A dry bar with beverage fridge and ice maker adds convenience for entertaining. Just outside, a gas grill sits on a stone patio surrounded by trees—perfect for evening grilling and gathering.

Sleeping Arrangements (Max 8 Guests):
First Floor

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Two Queen beds
Bathroom: Walk-in shower with river rock flooring and multiple shower heads
Second Floor

Bedroom 3: King bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed
Bathroom: Walk-in shower with marble tile and multiple shower heads
Linens and towels are provided. The home is equipped with central air conditioning and heat for year-round comfort.

Please note: this property has a strict limit of 8 overnight guests and is not available for parties or events. It’s a peaceful retreat intended for families or close friends looking to enjoy Lake Erie in a private, relaxing setting.

Property manager

Patricia (Sam) Stetson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
WE HAVE A FIRM POLICY OF NO MORE THAN 8 GUESTS ALLOWED
After booking, please share a little about your group and what activities and experiences you are looking for at the Cottage.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North East

Located in North East, this cottage is on the beach. North East Historical Society and Lake Shore Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Freeport Beach and Burch Farms Country Market. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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North East, PA

What's nearby

  • Penn Shore Winery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Presque Isle Wine Cellars - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Courtyard Wineries - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Freeport Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Erie Speedway - 14 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 20 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Straw Hat Drive In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Skunk & Goat Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New Harvest Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Erie Lakefront Custom Built Cottage ~ Amazing Sunsets ~ Private! located?

Nestled on the beach, this North East cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie and Penn Shore Winery. Freeport Beach and Green Meadows Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolene M.

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

Great location and beautiful house

Very nice location and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Love the Cottage

Even though it rained we still enjoyed our stay at the beautiful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Mercyhurst Reunion

I had a wonderful long weekend with my college roommates and friends. The property was absolutely beautiful and the house itself was just as amazing. It was furnished perfectly and had such warm and inviting areas for us to catch up on our lives. None of us wanted to leave and we will be coming back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Nancy

Love The location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Fall Getaway

Always a fantastic time at this beautiful lake house. Owners are great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Summer 2024

Although our schedule this summer only allowed us to stay a few days, we had a wonderful time being together as a family. Thank you to Sam and Dave for this beautiful place !!! We are already looking forward to next year 🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Excellent

Beautiful place, beautiful weather wonderful family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Vacation at the beach house

Our stay was enjoyable. The house and location are beautiful. We enjoyed many activities including walking on the beach, star gazing, painting rocks and playing board games. I brought a few kayaks and sue to the pleasant weather we kayaked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Stress relief

We have been at the lake house for a number of years and each year when we walk into the house, we instantly feel all stress from our daily routine and lifes problems to melt away....what a great quiet fun week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Fabulous

Exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Glen Rock, PA

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

Relaxing

This was our second time to the cottage and it was just as perfect as the first. The home is stunning, so welcoming and comfortable we didn’t want to leave. Sam and Dave are wonderful hosts everything you need is there. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Houston, Texas

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

Lake Retreat

Beautiful property, beautiful setting, beautiful home, amazing sunsets! Owners are kind and welcoming! Will be back next year!! Thank you, Sam and Dave, for another incredible week on Lake Erie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D., Johnstown, NY

Gorgeous House

This amazing house situated on a point on Lake Erie took our breath away!! Everything about it was perfect and we felt so fortunate to be able to stay in such beautiful surroundings! The design and decor was straight out of HGTV!! It was the perfect getaway and meeting destination for our daughter’s 30th birthday and we all are hoping to stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Lake Erie weekend

Fantastic time, beautiful house, location and excellent weather, just a little windy! Thanks to our hosts and their well equipped house. We will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Houston, Texas

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

Beautiful Beach House

Beautiful, immaculate home on Lake Erie with high end kitchen and interiors. Amazing sunsets! Ample yard to play games. Great home for families or friends to enjoy! Sam/Dave, thank you for another fantastic week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Stacation

Great property as advertised!! Very comfortable beds. I could go on and on but just read property description and know it will be better than says! Actually more spacious than the photos show. Being so close to home we had a few day visitors who promptly went home and booked a stay for themselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey B.

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

Lovely

This was our second stay at the property and that should tell you everything. It’s a beautiful and relaxing getaway. We enjoyed seeing so many more eagles this year and had a great time hunting for sea glass every day. Definitely created fond memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Glen Rock, PA

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

Another great stay!

We came back for another piece of heaven. I can’t say enough about the cottage it’s just a wonderful experience, total relaxation. Walking on the shore line my 6 year old grandson found sea glass and was so happy with his find that when he left he added it to the jug as he wanted to leave it for the owners to thank them for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Grammies beach house

quiet and a great place to relax and unwind. what can I say but beautiful. this is our second vacation to this wonderful place and we love it. on the down side, the sunsets did not cooperate.. thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with us. until next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

Absolutely stunning, so peaceful, truly a glimpse of Heaven!

We are blessed beyond words to have had the chance to rent this gorgeous property! Our family enjoyed every minute of this vacation, so much wildlife, great finds and beautiful weather and sunsets! The cottage is amazing from the furnishings to every thought out detail! Thank you so much for opening up your cottage so that other’s may experience some great lifetime memories! We absolutely will be back! God Bless you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Family time

Pictures were exactly what the beach house was like. All areas were wonderful...big family table...beautiful kitchen...love the pantry....bedrooms and showers great. porch and outdoor areas well used. sad that the beach was not quite what video showed but had a super fun time...thanks for out vacation. Debbie
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tresa S.

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

Slice of heaven

Our vacation at this property was just what we all needed. The home is gorgeous and clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed for the week. The kids loved playing along the shore. We had room to set up yard games. The owners were responsive and quickly addressed any questions. We have zero complaints! We would love to stay here again! Thank you for the memories we will cherish for a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

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

AMAZING

This was our 2nd year staying at this lovely rental! We love it and it is a great way to kick off summer break! We were fortunate to see the “red lights” along the horizon due to the weather during our stay. The sunsets are exquisite and so is the wildlife. We all loved watching the bald eagles flying around and catching fish. Thanks to these wonderful owners for allowing us to enjoy our family and make unforgettable memories! Until we visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Houston, Texas

A Lakefront Gem

What can I say...my second stay at this beautiful home. I had the opportunity to meet the owners, Sam and Dave, and they are the loveliest people - very responsive. This home is beautifully appointed and perfectly maintained - spotless, comfortable, peaceful, high-end kitchen and bathrooms - all that you could want in a vacation property. The design of the house is perfect for visiting and relaxing, with a family room and sun room providing comfortable seating options. The weather was cold and rainy, but that did not deter us from enjoying the lakefront - taking walks, looking for beach treasures, etc. I'm looking forward to my next stay! Thank you Sam and Dave!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kevin & Mary M., Chagrin Falls, OH

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

Perfect time away.

All the prior reviews are not overstated. Can't add much more. We had clouds and lots of rain. We took it in strider and it enhanced the interior warmth and coziness. Immaculate and well-appointed. The location, views, setting even with rain were awesome. The little town of North East had a good restaurant, The Skunk & Goat and coffee shop. The year-round ice cream shop, The Straw Hat, served ice cream from the Penn State Creamy. Total bonus find! Add this to the VRBO listing!! Brought back memories of the 4 years my son played football at Penn State. We will be back often.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patricia (Sam) Stetson

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