Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, fishing, & skiing! 4 Bedrooms

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8147 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Check out the area

North East, PA

Freeport Beach10 min walk
Mazza Vineyards2 min drive
Penn Shore Winery3 min drive
Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1st floor bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1st floor bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1st floor bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2nd floor master bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy some lakeside living! Stroll the shore of Lake Erie hunting for beach glass & take in the stunning sunsets in our private community. When you are not enjoying lakeside campfires, kayaking, & swimming, kick back with your family in the Little Shovel Cottage.

This gem dates back to the 1920s but features a surprising amount of space & many modern amenities, including central air conditioning & high-speed wireless internet. This 4 BR cottage layout features include three first floor bedrooms (king, full, and 2 twin beds) & a full bathroom, & a private second floor master bedroom (king bed), 55" smart TV, and an ensuite bathroom. All linens, bath towels, & beach towels are provided. The well-appointed kitchen is perfect for cooking for your family and the open-concept living space fosters togetherness.

Enjoyable outdoor features include 3 decks with outdoor seating, an outdoor dining table, & a propane grill. A short walk across the street leads to the large neighborhood park with access down to the beach. Use of 2 double kayaks, 2 youth kayaks, and 3 tubes are included in your stay & will help you enjoy all that the lake has to offer. *Please note, our beach is a rocky beach so water shoes, Crocs, or flip-flops are highly recommended.

Find us on social media @littleshovellakehouse

ATTRACTIONS:

The cottage is located in Pennsylvania’s “wine country”. There are 20+ wineries in the area that people love to visit & tour. There are also quite a few antique shops around.

Besides our rare private neighborhood beach there are several other local public beaches: Freeport Beach features a small lifeguarded swimming area, playground, and a volleyball court. Fisherman’s Beach / 20 Mile Creek is a large State Park / public beach. Lots of Steelhead fishing in the creek there too. Shades Beach is another great swimming beach with a small boat launch. About a 40 minute drive west is the wildly known Presque Isle State Park with beautiful life guarded sandy beaches, bike trails, lagoons for kayaking, & fishing.

For hiking / bike riding there are some great trails around the Eaton Reservoir / Bulls Dam, Winter Green Gorge, Six Mile Creek Park, & Presque Isle.

Other things to check out in our region: Peek'n Peak Ski Resort, Lake Erie Speedway, Splash Lagoon indoor water park, Waldameer amusement park & Water World, Erie Zoo, Panama Rocks Scenic Park, Lake Shore Railway Historical Society, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie Maritime Museum / Flagship Niagara, ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum, Findley Lake, the Chautauqua Institution.

Our cottage is located just 15 miles from all that downtown Erie, PA offers. North East, PA is centrally located with Buffalo, NY 80 miles to the East, Cleveland, OH 115 miles to the West, & Pittsburgh, PA 140 miles South of here. We're also only 100 miles from Niagara Falls, Canada. All a reasonable day trip drive for amazing adventures available.

Property manager

Rebecca & Eric

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Dogs must always be kept on leash while outside.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

North East

Located in North East, this cottage is on the waterfront. South Shore Wine Company and Mazza Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Freeport Beach. Lake Shore Railway Museum and Burch Farms Country Market are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

North East, PA

What's nearby

Freeport Beach - 10 min walk
Mazza Vineyards - 2 min drive
Penn Shore Winery - 3 min drive
Courtyard Wineries - 7 min drive
Lake Erie Speedway - 13 min drive

Getting around

Erie Station - 24 min drive
Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Straw Hat Drive In - 4 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
Better Baked Foods - 5 min drive
The Skunk & Goat Tavern - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, fishing, & skiing! 4 Bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

10 Apr 2024

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

Exceptional Stay

The house was very nice. Exceptionally clean with a lot of added extra’s that the hosts supplied

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

10 Dec 2023

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

Clean enough to wear white socks...

Very pleased with the cleanliness of the property, I mean so clean you can wear white socks in the house. It is a renovated cottage so some things like the plaster do not match in areas from the additions. Stairs to second floor are slightly steeper than normal with low ceiling point, but even I was able to easily watch my head at 6 feet tall. I didn't see the hot tub listed in listing, but didn't see pictures of it either, so I rented assuming their wasn't one. Owners may want to put picture of hot tub or if it has been removed then adjust listing. Great neighborhood. We were here with our 4 year old Labrador and the quiet streets were great for walks. Neighborhood is quiet and I don't remember any road noise from the major road at entrance to neighborhood. Easy access to property and the area. With our dog we loved the entrance room with seating. As it rained most days we were here, we could keep dog in entrance room and get dried before letting loose into rest of house. Couch was comfy. Bed mattresses are on the stiffer side, but everyone has their own preference. Kitchen was well stocked. Owners even left a welcome basket, including two dog treats that our dog loved. Liked the coffee nook with Keurig and hot chocolates. Owners rules are simple and good referrals in their house book (where to eat, hike, etc.) Owners were very responsive, our dog suffered some cuts and scrapes while hiking and they were able to give us references for local vets. Thanks.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

21 Oct 2023

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

Great stay.. great location

Great week of fishing with family. Clean and cozy in a great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

28 Aug 2023

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

The Little Shovel August 19-24

The Little Shovel is a great place to stay! This property has everything you could want and is beautifully decorated. There was plenty of room for our family. Our 3-year-old really enjoyed the park across the road as well as the beach just beyond. Great location for visiting wineries and fishing excursions!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay N.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great stay!

We loved our stay here! The house was great! We appreciated having access to beach chairs and beach towels. It was great not having to pack those things! We can't wait to come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca & Eric

Hello! We're a family of 4 including husband & wife, Eric & Rebecca, our two young sons, & our great dane pup. In 2014 we built our dream home in North East, PA & have been enjoying our life living in the serene rural wine country setting. My wife and I both work in Erie county. Rebecca is in education and Eric is a cofounder in several independent businesses. We love being outdoors as much as we can during the warmer months here & really look forward to what the future holds for our family.

Why they chose this property

Having direct lakeside access has always been a dream of ours so in 2022 we decided to take the plunge & purchase what we now affectionately call "The Little Shovel"! We have been doing many upgrades to this 100 year old cottage such as adding central AC, ceiling fans in every bedroom, new carpets & many other features. Orchard Beach has a long and interesting history for the area that we are excited to further learn about.

What makes this property unique

Whether you're visiting for some summer fun, wine country tours, Lake Erie fishing, or winter adventures, this is a truly unique place to be. We want to share with you the amazingly good vibes that being near the water & nature can bring to your family and friends.