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Creek Side Cottage with Lake Views, Lake Access, Dock and Secluded Yard

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Boat house on the left and main house on the right and secluded back yard
Property grounds
Our private dock
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8990 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Jamestown, NY
  • Chautauqua Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • National Comedy Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

Spare Bedroom / Play Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Creek Side Cottage with Lake Views, Lake Access, Dock and Secluded Yard

Comfortable three bedroom cottage that is ideal for a family get-away. We have a lakefront parcel and dock to accommodate boaters and easy launching of kayaks! The secluded backyard and abundance of trees is also ideal for fall colors.

Our location is also only 3.5 miles from downtown Jamestown and attractions such as the Lucille Ball museum.

The property consists of 2 homes built in the early 1900s. The back house is where we keep the kayaks, grill, fire pit and other outdoor items. Grill your meals from the back house porch while watching boats enter and exit the southern tip of Lake Chautauqua. The back house is included as part of the regular rental.

In the main house, the 2 primary bedrooms each have a queen bed, and the 3rd bedroom has a twin as well as a twin size trundle bed. All 3 bedrooms are on the second floor. The fold out couch and futon in the living room can accommodate additional guests.

The kitchen is very spacious and has plenty of counter space. And the property itself is fairly private with fencing along 2 sides and the creek bordering the other 2.

Kayak rental is also available.
You can make use of our 6 available kayaks throughout the duration of your stay for a $100 fee, which can be added to the booking.

The lakefront property is basically just across the street and maybe 30 yards from the driveway. This is an ideal spot for fishing, boating, relaxing and viewing sunsets from our dock. The water depth at the dock can go down to about 27" though, so it may not be able to accomodate larger boats.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jamestown

Located in Jamestown, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and Robert H. Jackson Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chautauqua Institution and Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Roger Tory Peterson Institute, or check out an event or a game at Northwest Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jamestown, NY

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Roger Tory Peterson Institute - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • National Comedy Center - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 21 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Davidsons Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Goodtime Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Swamp Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creek Side Cottage with Lake Views, Lake Access, Dock and Secluded Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Creek Side Cottage with Lake Views, Lake Access, Dock and Secluded Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creek Side Cottage with Lake Views, Lake Access, Dock and Secluded Yard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creek Side Cottage with Lake Views, Lake Access, Dock and Secluded Yard located?

This family-friendly Jamestown holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Chautauqua Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Roger Tory Peterson Institute and Lucille Ball Memorial Park. Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and Robert H. Jackson Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week long stay! The neighborhood is very quiet, and the house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed! Although we weren't able to spend much time in the lake because of the algae blooms, we made the best of it, and had lots of fun with the games in the house/boat house, and checking out what the surrounding towns have to offer. Erik has excellent communication, and the whole process was simple and stress free!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marrene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Erik was very quick to respond to any questions and very thorough and accommodating. The cottage has a quaint-private atmosphere. It is clean and well stocked, but the creature comforts are lacking a bit. The availability and use of the kayaks, and boat house were a huge bonus! We enjoyed our stay and are very grateful to Erik for his hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

4th of July on the lake

House was very clean and in a great location with easy access to Jamestown and lake. Host did a great job setting us up for a fun weekend and went out of his way to make our trip a success. If we make it back to this part of the country again we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Best Host Experience!

The house is the perfect stay for a small group get together. Nice, clean, and so reasonably priced! The dock is a short walk and easy to tie up to. Erik was the best host we’ve experienced and had great communication before and during our stay. Would definitely stay again! Thank you for such great hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Great stay!

My wife and i stayed 2 nights and thiroughly enjoyed our time! We loved the cottage experience! The place was clean, comfortable and private. Having kayaks was a plus also. Wished we could have stayed longer! Host was personable and timely with communications. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you enjoy a true cabin/cottage feel for your vacation, this place is for you! We had a great time, everything as pictured on the listing. Traveled with our 2 year old and 9 month old. The back "house" and fire pit area is wonderful and such a relaxing view from that back porch. The house is old (which is part of the charm, but the floors are very uneven so wouldn't be great for any mobility issues or just-started-walking toddlers. Kitchen was well stocked with everything. Great water pressure and hot water. No complaints! Book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

lisa e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Didn't meet expectations

I had very high hopes based on the description and photos however I have to admit I was disappointed in the condition of the property and the location. This was one of three places we stayed on a week long trip in the area and while it was priced similarly to the other properties, this did not compare. The property was essentially located in a swamp... The surrounding water was very stagnant and overgrown, nothing like the photos, the neighboring proper
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great get away for family

Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billie C.

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

Little getaway

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ted O.

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

Perfect for fishing

Weather was rough as it rained everyday, so the water and mud made things tough and the TV would not work properly with YouTube TV and the lag made it impossible to watch. Otherwise property is an excellent location e with a dock for the boat. Nice spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very old property and not really boat friendly.

Had multiple issues with kitchen sink being plugged up and issue with toilet. Property after rains turns into a swamp, ended up leaving early. Be sure to take your boots…
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia V.

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

Great cottage

Very clean comfortable cottage. We stayed for 4 days in March. It was cold but the heat works great! The boat house is nice for playing cards etc and you can fish in Spring creek right off the back of the boat house. There was tons of wildlife. We saw a beaver, geese, mallard ducks, a porcupine, 2 mink and a muscrat in the creek. Great stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very Rustic Cottage

We were quite disappointed when we arrived. The many pictures on the website greatly enhanced how the place really looked. It was clean and well stocked with annuities. The view from the back house porch (with great rocking chairs) was across a creek--not across the lake. You must walk a short distance to see the lake and dock. The water around the dock is totally congested with seaweed and algae. Suitable only for kayaks, not boats. The firepit was nice, with lots of firewood and firestarters, until the mosquitos arrived. Stairway to the bedrooms on the second floor was very narrow and steep--but the house is 100 years old, after all! Overall, a decent visit for four people who have been friends for over 60 years!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Very Relaxing

We had a great time and this place has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S., Temperance

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very relaxing quiet on the water in a cute town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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

Cute Cottage

Property was exactly as described and as shown in photos. Host was very responsive, welcoming and accommodating. A nice stay all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn or Emma D.

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

Nice clean cottage

Everything was nice and clean. Host was very polite. The kitchen was great place to cook in had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Reunion weekend

My 3 young adult granddaughters and I drove from Indianapolis to attend the annual gathering of families whose ancestors immigrated from Greece at the Greek Club, as the locals call it. Erik did an excellent job of explaining the location. We were surprised to realize there is a second ‘back house’ equipped with a game table, water sports items, a grill and a porch with nice seating. There’s also a firepit that we used the first night. The mosquitoes were savage, but Erik can’t control that. Bring a can of YardGuard if you’re planning to spend time outside. Inside, the house was clean, cozy and well-equipped. Everything we needed was there. The dance at the Clubhouse went until 2, so I asked Erik ahead of time if we might have some leeway on checkout so that we could be rested for the 7 hour drive home. He was very gracious in allowing us a few extra hours. I appreciate how prompt he got back to me when we had a couple questions. The girls and I had a memorable weekend. Thank you again, Erik.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea F.

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

Great location

Everything was as described. Nice spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Memorial Day Trip

Beautiful property with excellent location by both a quiet creek and the main lake itself. Kids loved every moment of the creek, short drives to state parks, overall great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantele C.

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

Quaint

Group of 8 nurses in town for a conference. The place was clean, adequate, affordable, and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

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

Nice property I'm great location

Not only was the property and the location great, Erik has the place set up very well to make for an enjoyable stay! We loved getting out on the kayaks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Very nice

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merv S., Smoketown

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

Quiet Time Away

We enjoyed the quiet, quaint property reading, watching birds, and the solace of the lake views.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erik Silders

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We started coming to Lake Chautauqua about 10 years ago and camping at Camp Chautauqua. We grew to really love the area and then started staying at Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. It seemed like the more we visited the more we wanted to come back.

That lead to looking for a place where we could stay longer, enjoy the lake and the outdoors easier, and just make it our second home. We now think we have that perfect getaway!

Why they chose this property

We love the serenity of the back yard while still having the lake front just a few steps from the driveway. Plenty of lake views from the yard that is also bordered on 2 sides by Spring Creek. We'll often see some ducks or other wildlife both in and out of the creek.

The back house also provides the perfect place to spend your day playing indoor or outdoor games or grill dinner while celebrating a day on the lake or enjoying the nearby sites, shops and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

This property is unique in the area for the fact that we have both privacy and lakefront and dock access. Our backyard borders a watershed conservancy and the creek on 2 sides makes for a serene setting in the backyard. While only a few steps away across the street is the lake and our dock to enjoy the views and watch the boats go by. Or launch a kayak or dock your own boat.

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