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Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Westfield, NY
  • Place, beach near Barcelona Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Barcelona
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom w/ balcony access

1 Double Bed

Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs powder room

Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip

The lightkeeper's refuge is a charming 3 bedroom cottage with grand balconies and views of Lake Erie. Located across the street from the historic Barcelona lighthouse, the public boat slip and public beach. Want privacy? Enjoy luscious gardens and a view of the grape vines in the backyard.

The area is known for its wine and breweries, a quaint town with many small restaurants and stores including amazing antique shops and local market! The house is stocked with sustainability in mind and we think you'll love this area for all the local shops and small businesses.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Balconies & beach traffic are not for small kids
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Must be notified in advance & extra deposit req'd
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping or smoking inside the house or balcony

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Lock the doors
We appreciate it you can start the dishwasher, otherwise no worries!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Attempting to interfere or remove security equipment will result in removal. Security equipment is only outside for guest safety and privacy
No pets can be left uncrated in the home when you are not there. Only one dog will be accepted. Must also provide documentation for dog vaccinations.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2126381vb
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Westfield

Located in Westfield, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Erie and Lake Erie State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Shore Center for the Arts and Chautauqua Bookstore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Westfield, NY

What's nearby

  • beach near Barcelona Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Barcelona - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chautauqua Lake - 15 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 22 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 50 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crosby's - Westfield - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪21 Brix Winery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Full Strength Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnson Estate Winery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Erie, McClurg Museum and Lake Shore Center for the Arts. Westfield Memorial Hospital and Johnson Estate Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lightkeeper's Refuge is the perfect spot for a relaxing family vacation near the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, perfect location, thank you for allowing us to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes B.

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

great place to relax

Great location directly across from the lighthouse, close to beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay! This place has become our home away from home. We hope to be back next summer
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Beautiful location

Staying in the heart of Westfield in this lovely house right across from the historic Barcelona Lighthouse and lake area was so fun. It was a great location for visiting surrounding areas like Jamestown and Niagara Falls. Westfield is an adorable historic town and this house was a great, cozy hangout space for the family every day and evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Wonderful house

We had a great time at this house. It was extremely clean, in a great location, landscaped beautifully, and had charming decor. The host was very responsive. We would certainly come back to this house for another vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Thanks Lisa! We would love to have you back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

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

Great place

We all had a wonderful time staying here. Loved that you can walk to a small beach, sit in the porch and watch boats on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great!

Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Great

Had a very nice stay and enjoyed spending time with family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Relaxing beautiful location

We had a great time. The house is in a perfect location! Very clean with everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

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

Another wonderful stay!

This was our 2nd time staying at this property and we were so glad we returned! The house is spacious and well appointed, and the location couldn’t be better! Loved having my morning coffee on the upper deck and I enjoyed the view of the lighthouse and harbor. Will be back again, I hope!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Another Fabulous Stay!

I believe this is our 3rd stay at the Light Keepers Refuge, and we hope to return again. I could go on about the comfy beds or the accommodating space for friends and family while visiting the area, but its the fresh air that is gem of this property. The fresh Canadian air that blows through this home is truly restorative. You just feel better when you stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Enchanting

With a vineyard and garden in the backyard this house is perfect. We were able to watch restoration of the lighthouse across the street and had a wonderful view of Lake Erie. The house is also perfectly located for quick day trips to Buffalo, Niagara, and Chautauqua.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Amazing

The house was clean and we felt very safe as all doors and windows locked and had deadbolts too. The outside is as beautiful as the inside with the view of the lake, wow! I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIke S.

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

Winter Weekend Getaway

The property had a beautiful view. It was very clean, with a comfortable bed. The kitchen was well equipped and the game room was nice. Only thing we could have used was a grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Thanks for your review and stay Mike! We will take that into consideration for the future. A grill was not on our list because public grills are right across the street!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Perfect Lakeside House with Beautiful Views

This house exceeded our expectations and was very accommodating for our group of friends who wanted the perfect summer beach trip. The house was clean and provided us with all the necessary amenities. Morning coffee on the balcony, front row views of the beautiful lighthouse and marina, and a close proximity to the beach, breakfast diner, and fishery were the highlights of our stay at the Lightkeeper's Refuge. The host was a big help and quick to respond. I would highly recommend this location and cannot wait to return to beautiful Barcelona and the town of Westfield.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review! We would love to have you back anytime. -Kathleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Betsy B.

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

Pure Relaxation

Another wonderful stay at the Lightkeepers Refuge. The added seating on the top balcony was perfect. Mornings couldn't be better on that balcony rain or shine. Watching the boats head out for the day, breathing the fresh Canadian air, (we had no issues with the Canadian wildfires) there is nothing more relaxing. Dining at Brazill's is highly recommended. We are still enjoying our pies from Portage Pies, definitely worth the stop. Sadly we weren't able to make it to The Parkveiw for their fabulous chicken salad. Nothing but relaxing. No need to worry about anything. If you do need anything, its just a little drive into Westfield.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

DISAPOINTED

HOUSE WAS OLD AND DIRTY OUR FEET TURNED BLACK PROBLEMS WITH ANTS .COULD NOT USE THE OVEN DUE TO GREASE. OWNER WOULD NOT ANSWER OUR EMAIL. TRUCK TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY AND NOISY ENJOYED THE LAKES AND TOWN YOU COULD WALK TO STONEY BEACH ENJOYED THE VIEW AND CONVIENCE TO MARINA
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2022
Thank you, for the feedback, but I answered your call when you called and never received any messages during your stay. Our other reviews speak for themselves!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Betsy B.

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

Great place for Family to Meet

Wonderful! Words really cannot describe what a fabulous relaxing refuge this is. Kathleen and her staff have thoughtfully designed the Lightkeepers Refuge for a carefree stay. Everything you'll need for your stay is there. My husband & I booked in hopes that family nearby could visit. The offer of unlimited WIFI got our nieces there, but surprisingly they stayed, sleeping in often. I'm guessing their beds were just as comfy as the master. There was plenty for the 4yr old to explore in the yard, when we weren't across the street at the lake. The game room provided actives to keep him entertained also. I can't begin to describe the beauty of the porch and decks. The swing on the second story deck was so peacefully enjoyable. The back deck overlooking the grapes was the best for stargazing. Being there during harvest was an added plus also, Oh the sweet smell of grapes in the air. Chautauqua County is my favorite place to recharge, and the Lightkeepers Refuge delivered 100%!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2021
Wow! Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you loved your stay and you and your family are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Exactly What We Wanted!

My wife and I were looking for a comfortable/secluded home that was close to highway access. This home was perfect! We were able to easily see a lot of WNY due to the multiple nearby roads and highway. Additionally, the quaint town of Westfield was close so we were able to go grocery shopping, get coffee, and pick up take-out from multiple restaurants that were all within 5 mins. The house itself came exactly as advertised! We spent a lot of time in the back room reading, playing games, and watching TV. The house was really clean and had a lot of nice touches. We stayed in the middle of the winter and it was NOT drafty as every room felt toasty and warm! The layout was also perfect as you could hang out together or go to another room to get some privacy. The pier and light house across the street were beautiful. There was also a nice beach within a 1/4 mile with some great views and a lot of driftwood. The owner of the home was amazingly quick to respond to messages and you can tell she truly cares! Additionally, she was understanding, patient, and terrifically kind. We highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Variable Experience

I feel compelled to leave a review that is an accurate representation of our stay. Despite most reviews indicating a 10/10 experience, which speaks for itself, our experience was not fully the same. When we got there the lockpad to get in was being finicky. The host was very response via phone to help us get in. We arrived later in the evening (8:30pm) so were hoping to settle in and relax. After we got inside the host called us back to let us know there had been a mistake and the cleaning crew had never come to clean. She did immediately offer to refund our trip if we wanted to stay elsewhere (which wasn’t an option, it was late and we had nowhere else to go) and also offered to contact her cleaner to send her out right away. She offered to refund us the cleaning fee, which was nice but didn’t feel sufficient in my perspective. She did get the cleaners out about 30 minutes later which was nice and the cleaners were very nice. They cleaned until about 10:30/11 and then we were able to get ready for bed. The host reached out to offer a better refund due to the trouble/stress which felt more appropriate to us. The rest of our stay was completely fine and we enjoyed the space. The initial stress does not seem to be a regular occurrence.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Sarah, Thank you for providing us with the feedback about your stay and allowed us to appropriately and quickly remedy the mistake! We would love to have you back to ensure you'd be able to get the 10/10 experience we are known for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

niki r.

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

Great family weekend!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week as a family here! The house had everything we needed and the host was wonderful!! Perfect location. We enjoyed the close access to the beach. The home was very clean and welcoming. We would absolutely book this home again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

Lovely house in a wonderful location

My partner and I came here with our dog for a mini-moon right after getting married and we had such a wonderful time. The harbor and the beach right across the street are beautiful and were very quiet on weekdays. We had a lovely time visiting local wineries and were able to find plenty of restaurants with dog-friendly patios so our pup could join us for dinner. The house is really charming and the host was very helpful and responsive - we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christian w.

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

Great location

It was a great few days amd we will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Beautiful views

My family and I had a great vacation at Lake Erie. The property is beautiful and the house was clean, great location, beautiful views and provided everything we needed and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Clark

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We are an adventurous young couple who wanted to have a local getaway spot for ourselves. The lightkeeper's refuge is our getaway spot that we love so much that we wanted to share with others!

Why they chose this property

Westfield is a historic town and this house sits right across from Lake Erie, as well as about 15 minutes to Lake Chautauqua. The house just sang to us with its balconies and peaceful yard with the vineyard in the back just makes this a relaxing place to hang and enjoy nature. The town is quaint, but offers a great variety of shops, food, and entertainment to those who know where to look!

What makes this property unique

We have two huge balconies with a view of the lake and a historic lighthouse in the front, and a back yard lined with a vineyard.

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