Beachfront. Wineries. Steelhead Fishing Just Steps Away at 16 Mile Creek.

Erie house description

The Sunset Beach House is a rustic, lakefront beach house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 scenic wood decks. It is the only rental in the Sunset Beach Association, a lake level neighborhood (no staircases or bluffs to get to the beach) next to to 16 Mile Creek and Freeport Beach (where a playground and sand volleyball courts are available).

For availability, please see the calendar which is updated daily.

This house is a great place for an authentic Lake Erie Beach experience. If you are looking for a great location, this is it. We offer gorgeous picture window views from the living spaces, plus window and balcony lake views from two of three bedrooms. There are no stairs or bluffs/cliffs between the house and the beach. The sights, sounds and fresh breezes of lake living are experienced here without having to leave the property.

This is a nice family setting -- a quiet residential neighborhood built around enjoyment of Lake Erie -- a nice place to relax and unwind, but close enough to town for errands, exploring, wine tasting (11 wineries within 8 miles), a spa visit (Bella Day Spa, 3 miles), a nice dinner (The Cork 1794, 3 miles) or a 0.4 mile walk to the iconic Freeport Restaurant and Tavern serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

LAYOUT
The first floor offers the living area, kitchen, washer, dryer, bathroom with stand-up shower, and one bedroom with two twin beds. The dining table seats four plus counter seating for two inside the home. Outside there is a picnic table for dining al fresco.

The kitchen is equipped with oven, cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer, cookware, dishes, and utensils.

The second floor has a full bathroom with tub-shower and two bedrooms, both with Queen beds and access to the second floor balcony overlooking the lake.

Three wood decks offer outdoor living space, including two decks overlooking the beach and lake.

AMENITIES PROVIDED
Two televisions, one on each floor
Two DVD players
WiFi
Basic cable tv channels
All bed linens and towels provided
Central Air Conditioning
Heating provided by a gas furnace
Washer and Dryer
Iron, Ironing Board
Picnic table outside
Outdoor chairs
Firepit outside
Off-street parking for three cars
Ideal for six people. Beds sleep six, but we provide two rollaway twin beds for a maximum of eight people.
Family neighborhood. Homes are close together. No parties allowed.

BEACH/LAKEFRONT
- Sunset Beach is a natural Great Lakes shoreline. It changes with the weather and is not groomed. We do not have sand replenishment at Sunset Beach. We have many beach stones, driftwood, and assorted treasures for the treasure hunters. Sorry, we do not have palm trees or coconuts or inches of sand, but it is a great place to swim, walk the beach, enjoy a camp fire, paint beach stones and treasure hunt.

- Best of both worlds. Freeport Beach, the public beach next to us, does get sand replenishment and grooming. Little ones will enjoy the playground at Freeport Beach. Older kids and adults can enjoy the sand volleyball courts there. In the summer season, Freeport Beach offers a lifeguard.

- Guests with limited mobility can enjoy the lake views from the home and decks. But the beach requires good mobility for access - the surface is uneven with lake treasures such as beach stones and driftwood. Access to the adjacent Freeport Beach requires crossing 16 Mile Creek which is normally ankle to calf deep at the mouth of the creek, but can be deeper with rain. Driving distance to Freeport Beach for those who want to bypass the creek is one mile because you have to access Route 5. Walking distance to Freeport Beach is much much closer. Please see our photo. One photo in particular is taken from Freeport Beach looking back at the homes on Sunset Beach.

ATTRACTIONS

- Lake Erie Wine Trail: We are located in Lake Erie Wine Country with 11 wineries within 8 miles of this home. 26 wineries make up the complete wine trail. Our wineries are open YEAR ROUND and close only on major holidays. Along the wine trail we have many artisans, galleries, antique shops and restaurants. Winery Tours make for a great ladies getaway, classy bachelorette trip, or couples getaway.

Visit during a wine related event or festival, or choose a slower time such as winter or spring to get more personal attention and learning from the winemakers themselves. If you visit during a slower time, call ahead to book a special small group session with a winemaker for a look behind the scenes. A private winery tour would be a nice way to celebrate a special occasion. A special dinner or gathering at a winery is a nice idea for a rehearsal dinner, shower, engagement party. Ask us. We are local and can make recommendations and introductions for this kind of event.

- Our ladies groups also enjoy Bella Day Spa, Double DAB Horseriding Trails, In-Home Wine Glass Painting Class (ask me for info) and other In-Home services (e.g., spray tans, massage), and even the Presque Isle Casino. I can also tell you about local events coinciding with your trip.

- World Class Fishing: Lake Erie and it's tributaries are known for world class fishing including walleye, perch, bass, lake trout, and steelhead. We can recommend Charters or discuss parking for your boat. We are in Steelhead Alley. 16 Mile Creek is about 40 feet from this house. 20 Mile is about 3-4 miles from this house. Steelhead season typically runs from October through March, but creeks can and do freeze over for the latter part of the season. We can also recommend a fishing guide if you want to learn how to fish, learn about our area, need equipment or need some tips. Surprise your children, husband, dad or grandpa with a Guided Fishing Trip - equipment and expertise provided. Ask me for recommendations.

- Sunsets: Watching the sun set each night into the lake is a beautiful thing and a local tradition.

- Nearby: We have a nice variety of restaurants nearby, including the iconic Lake Erie-themed Freeport Restaurant & Tavern just 0.4 miles from the house, The Cork 1794 Restaurant is a new, nicer restaurant just 3 miles away. A local favorite place for coffee/lunch/hanging out is The Boston Bean Café – a cool space with WiFi. Presque Isle Winery has a fun food menu to go along with wine tasting. South Shore Wine Co has a cafe open mid-June to mid-October. We can recommend many more local restaurants and things to do - we are local. For 18-holes of golf, we recommend Green Meadows Golf Course (5 miles) or if you don't mind driving a little further, call me to discuss other options.

- Daytrips? We are a short drive to Chautauqua Lake, Bemus Point, Findley Lake, Peek-n-Peak Golf & Ski Resort - and new Mountaineering and Zipline Courses, Erie, Presque Isle State Park as well as Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Splash Lagoon Water Park, Waldameer Amusement Park, Malls (Millcreek, Galleria, Grove City). For unique family adventures, we recommend the new mountaineering course and zip lines at Peek 'n Peak Resort in Clymer NY, the Horse Riding Trails at Double DAB in Ripley NY, and the Scallywags Pirate Ship in Erie.

WATER SPORTS
- Our location is excellent for water sports. If you are looking for a place to kayak, canoe or windsurf, bring your small craft and launch from the beach.
- Larger boats and jet skis can be launched from the North East Marina just 2 miles away and anchored during the day in front of the home.
- For beach sports, try sand volleyball at the adjacent Freeport Beach sand courts - just a short walk.

FACEBOOK
- Take a look at our Facebook page - Clement's Lake Erie Cottages - for more photos and suggestions for things to do, to see guest photos, local events, last minute cancellations, special rates for last minute availability and more ideas to help you enjoy your stay here! If you will share a photo from your vacation, I would love to post yours too!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Whether relaxing with sunset viewing, sunbathing, winery tours, shoreline walks, or lake swimming, body surfing, skipping stones, treasure hunting, roasting marshmallows and sea glass finding, everyone in your group will be entertained at this lakefront location.

NORTH EAST, PA – OUR TOWN
North East, PA is Erie's Wine Country, a refreshing small-town getaway from busy lives. Known for its quaint downtown, miles of vineyards and beaches, many wineries, fruit/vegetable farms, and a growing artist community -- this is the good life. Relax and enjoy the lakefront. Grill out and eat at your picnic table. If you want to go out for meals, there are a number of family friendly restaurants closeby. Explore local wineries, enjoy a massage at Bella Day Spa, sightsee, take a horse trail ride with Double DAB, treat your family to local produce -- pick-your-own options available or buy from one of many local farm stands. Downtown North East shopping district now features our new Grape Country Marketplace where you can shop for locally made products, art and more.

ERIE, PA
Erie, Pennsylvania -- with Presque Isle State Park, Waldameer Water & Amusement Park, Erie Zoo, Splash Lagoon, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center and Presque Isle Downs & Casino -- is a 20-35 minute drive depending on destination.

NEW YORK
New York State, also closeby, offers Chatauqua Institution, Peek 'n Peak Ski/Golf/Spa, Panama Rocks. A bit farther, Niagara Fall is about 2 hours, doable as a daytrip.

Start a tradition! Book your family beach vacation, fall winery escape or girlfriend getaway today! We are happy to make recommendations or suggestions for your vacation planning. We are local. Ask us!