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Relaxing Elevated Lake House Retreat

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Mayville, NY
  • Place, Chautauqua Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitney Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Common Area Bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Elevated Lake House Retreat

Little Whit is perfect for couples or small families looking for a relaxing lake experience close to Chautauqua Institute.

Our property has a large elevated porch to enjoy the views of Chautauqua Lake! The interior is open-styled with hardwood floors, a full kitchen and calm decor. One master bedroom with a king size bed and a convertible living room/second bedroom for those with children or small groups of friends.

You'll be steps to the lake with the floating dock just 20 yards from the porch stairs where you can dock your boat, fish, or swim. (Dock is available seasonal and removed during the winter).

Enjoy the area's many sites just a short drive away, such as the Chautauqua Institute, Panama Rocks, the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, Beamus Point, and more! After a full day out on the water or exploring the area you can enjoy the spacious elevated deck to make dinner on the grill and stay above it all!

Bring your boat and tie up at our dock!

Fly fishing at Chautauqua creek is only a 15 minute drive with numerous trout fishing access sites along the way for a varied and beautiful day of fishing!

The house is on a private drive.

Plan ahead for ice fishing or snowmobiling on the frozen lake in the winter!

We hope to provide you with a refreshing stay!
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Our door is a Pella Multi-point lock. Please watch the following video for proper operation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0NiV0Ur4Oo
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Mayville

Located in Mayville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Chautauqua Amphitheater and McClurg Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Chautauqua Belle Steamboat and Chautauqua Bookstore. Lakewood Golf Center and Midway State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Mayville, NY

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whitney Bay - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 24 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Presque Isle Downs and Casino - 50 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Inlet Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pueblo Real - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lakeview Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lakeview Restaurant Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tulip’s Brunch House - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and quiet location. House has everything we needed. Easy check in and great communication from hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck and Paulette W.

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

Muskie Fishing

Property was located in a very nice section of the lake. Dock was very convenient and worked well. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

derek l.

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

fall getaway

very nice place with a good view of the lake, clean updated place tucked away from traffic. perfect
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Lake rental

Second year for us staying here. Very quiet but not far from stores, shops and restaurants. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Whitney Bay Lake cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this quaint cottage we were very comfortable. The only thing I would add is maybe a fire ring and possibly a small stackable washer and dryer. This location/unit is definitely accommodating for boating and fishing.. Nice towns near by. We really enjoyed Bemus Point, the grocery store is very nice and has realistic hours of operation. Everyone is very friendly. My family enjoys Hogan’s Hut , the only bait shop this side of the lake. We went to the town of Lakewood, the downtown area unfortunately is a ghost town after 4:30. The only place open is the laundromat which is what we needed so no complaints there. This was our fourth trip to Chautauqua Lake and this was the best place we stayed at. We definitely will be returning! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Timothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what I expected

I arrived on a day when the temperature was in the high 80s. The property was closed up and was quite warm inside. There is a portable air conditioner in the main room which I turned on. I then left for dinner, returning about five hours later to find that the air conditioner had not cooled the main room much at all and had no effect on the separate bedroom, which has no air conditioning unit. For the rest of my stay, the apartment heated up during the day and took hours to cool down at night with open windows and fans. It’s fair to say that this property is effectively without air conditioning. I used the dishwasher to clean some drinking glasses and coffee cups. When the cycle finished the pan had not drained and opening the door caused water to pour onto the floor. There was rust inside where the plastic coating had peeled off the metal racks. The serial number on the door indicates that the dishwasher was manufactured perhaps in 2004 or earlier. On my second night at the property, some family members and friends visited the property briefly to switch cars as the friends were heading back to the city after dinner. I drove in behind their vehicles and heard a woman’s loud voice. When I got out of my car I was told that a woman had come from a neighboring property and ran off as I was coming into the driveway. She was shouting “You are not welcome here . . . you are breaking the rules . . . the speed limit is 5 mph . . . there are seven signs . . .” The next day a hand-written sign was posted on a pole near the property, titled, “Do not ignore the 5mpH!” which said, “Dear Renters and Guests, We cherish the peace, quiet and safety on this private road. The speed limit posted is 5 mph! Please respect our rules. Thank you! The Owners and residence [sic] of Whitney Bay Road.” I visit Chautauqua every year with my family. Unfortunately, this year was the peaceful we anticipated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

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

Nice place to stay

My father and I stayed here for a few day fishing trip to Chautaqua Lake. It fit our needs perfectly. I had a friend that would be picking us up at the dock every morning in his boat to go fishing for the day, so I was concerned that the dock would be pulled for the season. The owner Matt was very accommodating and helpful with the situation. He said he would talk with his neighbors on when the dock would be pulled and get back to me. He got back to me in a timely manner with all the info I was hoping for. I recommend this place. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Chataqua is a beautiful place. Residents are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this area

Very clean and accommodating. However front door lock needs replaced. Have not received a confirmation about the security deposit being returned. Will check statement today.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Phyllis B.

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

Nice place

Nice place but beds were a little hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great Location

Nice view of the Lake from the deck, Perfect place for a couple
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
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