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Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock

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Living area
Exterior
Property grounds
Formal Living Room
Formal Living Room / Dining Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 82430 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Lakewood, NY
  • Place, Chautauqua Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakewood Golf Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

East Bedroom

1 Double Bed

North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

South Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

West Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Bath

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock

Welcome to The Gifford Homestead! Built in 1870 by Jeremiah Gifford, this 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath house is one of the original houses in the village of Lakewood. The house sits on a private, wooded 1.3 acre lot, and is a .2 mile walk to the lake and private dock (less than 5 mins). 

There are 4 bedrooms (the house sleeps 8) plus a dedicated office on the second floor. Computer monitor and keyboard / mouse are there for your use. If you have a laptop, just plug in and you're ready to work! (Wifi Provided!)

There are two baths, one full upstairs and a half bath on the first floor. The kitchen is fully stocked (pots and pans, dishes, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, crock pot, hand mixer, etc.) and there are also lots of restaurants (and yes a Starbucks, but we like the local place--Stedman's--more!) just a short drive away.

There is plenty of room on the first floor with a den area, a dinette area, plus a large formal living room and dining room. There is a first floor laundry area as well.

The lot is wooded and has plenty of areas to explore. There's a creek with a little bridge over it, a sandbox for the kids, a hammock for afternoon naps and a tree swing. There is a covered back porch with porch swing, a great place to have your morning coffee or glass of wine at the end of the day.

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Regarding bringing your boat: we have a dock slip at the local marina so you can bring your boat and keep it in the water for the duration of your stay!

The dock is located at Ready About Sailing in Celoron, a 9 minute drive from the house. Dock slips include the launching of the boat (crane or ramp), Wi-Fi, complimentary ice, electricity & water. The slip is for a boat up to 20' long. If your boat is larger than that, Ready About Sailing charges $15 per day.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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: 21
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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Lakewood

Located in Lakewood, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Point on Lake Chatauqua State Park and Midway State Park, while Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and Robert H. Jackson Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Northwest Arena or Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lakewood, NY

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lakewood Golf Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 15 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Seneca Allegany Casino - 43 min drive - 72.3 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wegmans Market Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buddy Brewsters Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock on Apr 21, 2026 start from $268, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Chautauqua Lake and Lakewood Golf Center. Ashville Bay and Lakewood Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for people traveling with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

Great little get away

Beautiful, formal historical house. Many amenities, especially for children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Perfect Lake Weekend

Stayed for an extended weekend with a group of 7 women and we loved the property! We had plenty of space to spread out and enjoyed the short walk to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kol L.

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

Fishing Weekend

House and property are awesome. We felt it was stocked better than expected and other similar properties. Will be staying here again if we can when returning to Lakewood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine H.

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

Beautifully renovated farmhouse close to the lake, shopping, and a brewery!

We had a really nice time at this property. It was comfy and close to everywhere we wanted to go. With only one TV, it forced the teenagers to find other things to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine k.

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

Chautauqua dance weekend

We had a wonderful trip. Friends joined us on the first evening and we were able to entertain everyone out on the patio and the kids loved having space to run around outside. The house is lovely and well equipped with pretty much anything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Quick Get-Away

Enjoyed our stay at Renovated Farmhouse. The dock was a very quick walk down the street where we enjoyed many hours of fishing and gorgeous views of Lake Chautauqua! It was a great location as we were 1.5 miles from Southern Tier Brewery and a short drive from both Chautauqua Institute and Bemus Point. Lots of grocery stores in the area plus dining and ice cream shops. Host has thought of everything from toys for kids to a fire pit for adults. House had plenty of space for 8 people. Garage was locked so we were not able to take trash out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute place

The house is charming, spacious. Close to village. The yard is amazing. We loved the fire pit. Getting our luggage up the stairs was a work out! The short walk to lake was nice, dock in great shape. All in all we were pleased, I think the house could have used some attention to detail - the cushions on patio set in front are green from sitting in rain too long. There were a few cobwebs here and there. We had no access to trash and recyclables bins - they were locked inside garage, so we had to leave all that in kitchen. I think we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald F.

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

What a great home!

We loved this home. The home is mature, but completely updated! The pictures really do the home justice! This is a great location with everything within a short drive. The neighborhood is very quiet and the yard is beautifully landscaped with lots of trees and shade! A great back covered patio with lots of room for gathering and a really nice gas grill. The rooms are large with 9+ foot ceilings, lots of windows. Everything needed was available. Lots of towels and other household supplies, gas for the grill, toys and games for kids. While we didn't have children, this is a very kid-friendly home including a high chair and kid-safe dishes. The owner provided a booklet with everything we needed to know with lots of recommendations and tips for the area. We would stay here again, without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

About the host

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I live in Pittsburgh, but we love going to CHQ for a quiet weekend away. We love hosting people at the lake house when we're not using it and are happy to share our farmhouse with you!
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