House in Lake Erie, OH
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Get away from it all at this charming historical Lake Erie retreat located 23 miles West of Erie, PA and 7 miles East of Conneaut, OH. Nestled on five private wooded acres with 365 feet of private beach, the cottage offers a fun-filled and relaxing get-a-way for any type of vacationer. Path on property directly to private beach. Note: most lakefront properties have a bluff with NO beach/lake access. We are UNIQUE!!!!
This 3 bedroom home is available year round. The property is bordered by Lake Erie to the North, Raccoon Creek to the East and to the South and West, the largest tract of undeveloped land on the South Shore of Lake Erie, 4,000 acres of the Pennsylvania State Gamelands/David M Roderick Wildlife Reserve. The new Lake Erie Bluff's park is also very near by.
Historical property built around 1912 as the Superintendent's house for the Elmwood Home for Boys. Completely renovated, the first floor has a spacious modern kitchen stocked with all equipment to prepare any meal - a foodies delight. The living room has a gas fireplace to cozy up to on a chilly eve. A very large deck on the back is the perfect place to relax, listen to the waves, and see the boats go by. If the weather turns, the enclosed front porch allows you to still take in the beauty of the serene property.
The second floor has 3 bedrooms and ONE bath. Two Queen and One Double Bed. Garden style tub/shower combo.
Become a friend on that popular social networking site FB, just search '"Cottage On Lake Erie". (All words begin with CAPS) to see many more photos of and around the property.
Please note: our property has a driveway motion sensor light with a camera. This is the ONLY camera on premises! Please rest assured, there are NO cameras anywhere within the home, on the back deck, or on the front porch. Driveway ONLY. Your privacy is of utmost concern!
Nearby: Markko Winery, Tarsitano Winery, Buccia Winery, Twisted Elk Brewing, Black Monk Brewing, Erie Brewing, Erie Distillery, Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County, Geneva on the Lake, Presque Isle State Park, Tom Ridge Center, The White Turkey Drive-In, Peggy Gray Candies, Waldameer Amusement Park, Splash Lagoon, The Brig Niagara, Pymatuning Lake (where the ducks walk on the fish's backs), Amish country, Camp Fitch, Camp Sherwin, Camp Eriez, Charter Fishing in Conneaut or Erie (no cleaning fish at the cottage!), Tasty Twist, Peggy Gray Candies, Conneaut Lake Park, Golfing (Over Lake is very nice and nearby), lake Kayaking, Canoeing (Grand River and Elk Creek access are a short drive), jet skiing, scuba diving (yes, in Lake Erie!), Morel mushroom hunting, disc golf ...
Relaxing: The environment simply lures you into leaving your stresses behind. Take time for incredible sunsets that rival those of Key West!
Swimming: On your own private beach. Build a fire on the beach and cook a hot dog or roast a marshmallow. There is almost always drift wood to keep the fire going.
Games: Horseshoes and bocce balls are all provided. The large side yard is a great place to play catch.
Hiking: Over 4000 acres of State game lands are just outside your front door. *Hiking not recommended during hunting season.
Boating: The cottage has room to park your boat. Boats will need launched in Conneaut, Elk Creek, or other nearby ramps. Please clear boat/trailer parking with owners. Kayaks can be launched at Raccoon Park nextdoor!
Hunting: Deer, turkey, dove and much more bring the hunters in from all over the world.
Birding: At least 50 species of bird nest here. Bald Eagles are now a common site, Mississippi Kites, Peregrine Falcons are all sighted during migration. Late August and early September brings Monarch butterflies on their way to Mexico. King rail, black tern, least bittern, great egret, yellow crowned night heron and the common tern are others the avid birder has a chance of seeing. Recently spotted Scarlet Tanager and Rose Breasted Grosbeak. Pileated wood peckers!!!
Fishing: Either from the shore, along Raccoon Creek, or nearby Elk and Walnut Creeks, your own boat or chartering in Conneaut or Erie. Walleye, Trout, Perch and many other species. Ice Fishing in Presque Isle bay is a popular winter sport. *NO CLEANING FISH AT THE COTTAGE*
Biking: The lightly traveled roads make for great rides, from leisurely to hard core. Check out Old Lake Road west of the OH/PA line, its awesome!
Golfing, Sailing, Exploring ...
Keywords: House; Lake; Beach; Lakefront; Private;
This 3 bedroom home is available year round. The property is bordered by Lake Erie to the North, Raccoon Creek to the East and to the South and West, the largest tract of undeveloped land on the South Shore of Lake Erie, 4,000 acres of the Pennsylvania State Gamelands/David M Roderick Wildlife Reserve. The new Lake Erie Bluff's park is also very near by.
Historical property built around 1912 as the Superintendent's house for the Elmwood Home for Boys. Completely renovated, the first floor has a spacious modern kitchen stocked with all equipment to prepare any meal - a foodies delight. The living room has a gas fireplace to cozy up to on a chilly eve. A very large deck on the back is the perfect place to relax, listen to the waves, and see the boats go by. If the weather turns, the enclosed front porch allows you to still take in the beauty of the serene property.
The second floor has 3 bedrooms and ONE bath. Two Queen and One Double Bed. Garden style tub/shower combo.
Become a friend on that popular social networking site FB, just search '"Cottage On Lake Erie". (All words begin with CAPS) to see many more photos of and around the property.
Please note: our property has a driveway motion sensor light with a camera. This is the ONLY camera on premises! Please rest assured, there are NO cameras anywhere within the home, on the back deck, or on the front porch. Driveway ONLY. Your privacy is of utmost concern!
Nearby: Markko Winery, Tarsitano Winery, Buccia Winery, Twisted Elk Brewing, Black Monk Brewing, Erie Brewing, Erie Distillery, Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County, Geneva on the Lake, Presque Isle State Park, Tom Ridge Center, The White Turkey Drive-In, Peggy Gray Candies, Waldameer Amusement Park, Splash Lagoon, The Brig Niagara, Pymatuning Lake (where the ducks walk on the fish's backs), Amish country, Camp Fitch, Camp Sherwin, Camp Eriez, Charter Fishing in Conneaut or Erie (no cleaning fish at the cottage!), Tasty Twist, Peggy Gray Candies, Conneaut Lake Park, Golfing (Over Lake is very nice and nearby), lake Kayaking, Canoeing (Grand River and Elk Creek access are a short drive), jet skiing, scuba diving (yes, in Lake Erie!), Morel mushroom hunting, disc golf ...
Relaxing: The environment simply lures you into leaving your stresses behind. Take time for incredible sunsets that rival those of Key West!
Swimming: On your own private beach. Build a fire on the beach and cook a hot dog or roast a marshmallow. There is almost always drift wood to keep the fire going.
Games: Horseshoes and bocce balls are all provided. The large side yard is a great place to play catch.
Hiking: Over 4000 acres of State game lands are just outside your front door. *Hiking not recommended during hunting season.
Boating: The cottage has room to park your boat. Boats will need launched in Conneaut, Elk Creek, or other nearby ramps. Please clear boat/trailer parking with owners. Kayaks can be launched at Raccoon Park nextdoor!
Hunting: Deer, turkey, dove and much more bring the hunters in from all over the world.
Birding: At least 50 species of bird nest here. Bald Eagles are now a common site, Mississippi Kites, Peregrine Falcons are all sighted during migration. Late August and early September brings Monarch butterflies on their way to Mexico. King rail, black tern, least bittern, great egret, yellow crowned night heron and the common tern are others the avid birder has a chance of seeing. Recently spotted Scarlet Tanager and Rose Breasted Grosbeak. Pileated wood peckers!!!
Fishing: Either from the shore, along Raccoon Creek, or nearby Elk and Walnut Creeks, your own boat or chartering in Conneaut or Erie. Walleye, Trout, Perch and many other species. Ice Fishing in Presque Isle bay is a popular winter sport. *NO CLEANING FISH AT THE COTTAGE*
Biking: The lightly traveled roads make for great rides, from leisurely to hard core. Check out Old Lake Road west of the OH/PA line, its awesome!
Golfing, Sailing, Exploring ...
Keywords: House; Lake; Beach; Lakefront; Private;
Amenities at DIRECT beach access from property - 5 lakefront acres
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Lake Erie, OH
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property offers a beautiful and relaxing experience with clean and well-equipped amenities. Perfect for family getaways and enjoying the peaceful setting by the lake.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Cozy place with beautiful view.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Nov 2025
The host was very responsive and communicated at a good frequency. The house was even ready early on our check in day. It was well appointed and looks just like the pictures. The gas fireplace is definitely a nice addition! It was also nice to look out the window and see the lake! Raccoon Park right next to the property was a really great feature as well- we spent time over there fishing and birding Prospective renters should definitely read the rental agreement- there is a lot of information in there that you shouldn't gloss over - including expectations of the renters. We are mid-50s and hike a lot - the steps/walkway down to the beach is pretty steep (like the agreement cautions). We were a little surprised to see what appeared to be a small campground on the property next door. We were there off season so didn't see anyone and there is a good amount of land between that and the house but we just didn't realize it. Overall, it was a nice stay and met what we were looking for on our first trip to Lake Erie.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Nov 2025
Everything is very clean. Cute cottage.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Apr 2024
The cabin was a little outdated and I would not recommend it for families with small children. Probably much better for parties in the summer it was very dreary during our stay. There is a lot of paperwork you will be required to fill out not through the VRBO app to stay here.
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9.9Outstanding
(191 Ratings)
The property offers a beautiful and relaxing experience with clean and well-equipped amenities. Perfect for family getaways and enjoying the peaceful setting by the lake.
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