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DIRECT beach access from property - 5 lakefront acres
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft
Popular amenities
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East Springfield, PA
- Place, Raccoon Park1 min walk
- Place, Eagley Park3 min drive
- Place, Splash Lagoon38 min drive
- Airport, Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Full Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Queen Bedroom #1
1 Queen Bed
Queen Bedroom #2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
DIRECT beach access from property - 5 lakefront acres
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Lake view
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Important information
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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 84572912
About the neighborhood
West Springfield
Located in West Springfield, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Middle Road Covered Bridge and Creek Road Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Conneaut Railroad Museum and Conneaut Community Center for the Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.

East Springfield, PA
What's nearby
- Raccoon Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Eagley Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Conneaut Township Park - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
- Waldameer & Water World - 35 min drive - 40.2 km
- Splash Lagoon - 38 min drive - 48.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 15 min drive
- Circle K - 15 min drive
- Pat's Fireside Pizza - 17 min drive
- Sparky's Place - 17 min drive
- Franco's Pizzeria - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Oct 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Doug W.
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff K.
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lelaine M.
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lelaine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Mandy S.
Nov 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mandy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Breanna T.
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breanna T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
D H.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
D H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Cassi T.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cassi T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian D.
Jan 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Erie Cottage Stay
Brian D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kayla F.
Jul 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kayla F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Crystal M.
Jul 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Crystal M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucy C.
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice cottage
Lucy C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David S. F.
Jan 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
David S. F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristin D.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Kristin D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carianne M.
Jun 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Carianne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan L.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and communication
Ryan L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian D.
Nov 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Erie Cottage
Brian D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan V.
Jun 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on the Lake
Jonathan V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian D.
Jan 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great time at the Cottage on Lake Ere
Brian D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laureen M.
Dec 22, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for
Laureen M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gregory J.
May 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time to Lake Erie
Gregory J.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beverly F.
May 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage
Beverly F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
steven d.
Mar 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter weekend at the lakeside cottage.
steven d.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Luke M.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome home on a awesome property
Luke M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shane P.
Jan 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin retreat
Shane P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Dianne Swanson
The home has been in the family since the 1950's - we purchased the home in 2008 from family. It is a historical property built in the early 1900's and was originally the headmaster's home for the Elmwood Home for Boys. We love hosting and providing families with memories that last a lifetime! You will see by our numerous FIVE STAR reviews, the number of families that boast how special the property is. Many of our guests have been coming to the Cottage On Lake Erie for years!
Why they chose this property
The land has been owned by the family since the mid 50's. After the Elmwood Home for Boys closed, there were two other owners of the surrounding property. I believe one used it to harvest timber, the other gutted what was remaining of the Elmwood Home for Boys and had the buildings torn down (after destroyed by fire). In the mid 50's, my grandfather, James Evans of Girard, and partners purchased 200 acres including what is now Raccoon Park. The cottage was rented to Micheal Obrien, a good tenant whom they sold the cottage to. He raised his family there and lived there until it was sold back to the family in 1987 when he died. In 1965 the partners sold the acreage of what is now Raccoon Park and kept four 2.5 acre plots west of Raccoon Creek along the lake. Two of those 2.5 acre lots is what the cottage sits on. It is our piece of paradise all year round and a big piece of our heart and family history.
What makes this property unique
The Cottage On Lake Erie is one of very few properties along the south shore of Lake Erie that has a path directly from the property down to the lake/beach. (Most other properties along the shore have a cliff shoreline which does not allow access directly to the lake!) Some activities our guests enjoy include: Hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, hunting, birding, kayaking, fires on the beach, watching incredible sunsets, visiting nearby wineries & breweries, and spending quality time with family. Close to Presque Isle State Park. The property nickname is "Boonies", as the property sits across from over 4,000 acres of State Game Lands. On a very clear day, you can make out Canada across Lake Erie! Directly to the east of the property is Raccoon Creek - a quite popular fishing mecca. On the other side of the creek lies Raccoon Park, which was once part of the cottage property. It's a lovely park with two pavilions - one which is open to the public at all times, and the other which can be rented for special occasions and has a kitchen. The park has recently updated all playground equipment and added concrete paths allowing greater accessibility for those with disabilities.
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