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Appletree Cottage at Crystal Beach

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Front view
Ample parking for 2 vehicles
Patio with grill
Patio and back yard
Large fenced yard with firepit

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

bedroom #1

2 Single Beds

bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Appletree Cottage at Crystal Beach

Welcome to Appletree Cottage in Crystal Beach — the perfect spot for a relaxing beach-town getaway with all the comforts of home. This beautifully updated, two-storey cottage offers plenty of space for families or groups, making it easy to accommodate different schedules and routines.

Ideally located just a short walk to local shops, restaurants, and the sandy shores of Lake Erie, you’ll have everything you need right at your fingertips. The cottage sits in a quiet, well-maintained neighbourhood, with a nearby park for added outdoor enjoyment.

Step outside to a fully fenced backyard featuring a furnished patio and a private fire pit — perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach.

For your convenience, six beach passes are available to borrow with a $200 deposit, which will be fully refunded upon their safe return at the end of your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1676342vb
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

About the area

Fort Erie

Located in Fort Erie, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Canalside. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at KeyBank Center or Humberstone Speedway. Waterskiing, water tubing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Crystal Beach, ON

What's nearby

  • beach near Crystal Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crystal Beach Waterfront Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clifton Hill - 28 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Fallsview Casino - 29 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Fallsview Indoor Waterpark - 29 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 25 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brimstone Brewing Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scuttlebutt Tap & Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Green Acres Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rizzo's House of Parm - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Appletree Cottage at Crystal Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Appletree Cottage at Crystal Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Appletree Cottage at Crystal Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Appletree Cottage at Crystal Beach?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Appletree Cottage at Crystal Beach located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie and Crystal Beach Waterfront Park. Fort Erie Historical Museum is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe Q.

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

Super nice place!

Very clean, excellent communication with the owner. Perfect for our family of two adults and 5 kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

Fantastic cottage and location

My family (two adults and two teenagers) stayed at this cottage for over a month. It was perfect for us, comfortable and in a terrific location close to the beach, shops and restaurants. The host is very responsive and friendly. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 34 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in a great location. Kitchen well equipped for cooking. Window AC units worked great. 2 of 3 bedrooms were a little tight, but not a problem. Nice parking and outside table.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan B.

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

Great cottage by the beach

Perfect cottage for a young family within easy walking distance to the beach. The cottage had lots of great "extras," from books for the kids to read to herbs and spices in the kitchen, all of which made for a great stay. Samantha was a super host, being really responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex M.

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

Easy, cozy, comfy, clean

The add sums it up pretty straight forward, the place was clean, simple and fun there were some games there for us to use fire pit, bbq, good location, in walking distance to the beach, host was easy to work with and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments Alex. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod M.

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

what

great place tv has issues
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie V.

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

Family V-Cay

The cottage is a good size, bath towels and bed sheets provided is a bonus. We also like they have a washer/dryer and dishwasher and ac window units to allow us to have a great night sleep. The cleanliness could be better is my only complaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Thank you for returning to Appletree Cottage again this year. We appreciate the kind remarks in your review. I hope your request for us to clean the outdoor grill met your satisfaction.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were 3 couple friends that stayed at the cottage for 4 days in the second week of August. The communication with the super host Samantha was excellent. She provided all details including passes to the beach, key access and answered all questions promptly. We were very satisfied with the stay though all had different requirements.The Bay/Crystal beach was close, a little further around 20-30 mins away was Nickel beach. The roman catholic church too was 2 mins away. The place was clean, Air condition was good and all appliances were in good working condition. We were happy to know that it had washing machine which made it easier on all of us. She was quick in arranging for a light bulb that had gone bad. I recommend this place for a getaway for beach lovers. Thank you Samantha for making our stay an enjoyable one.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Saïd L.

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

Mauvais séjour

Maison pleine de fourmis. house full of ants
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
The review from the guest is entirely inaccurate. There were a few ants in one cupboard, probably because there were some crumbs that weren't noticed during the cleanup, that was it! When they called me to let me know, I came over and saw a few ants on that one shelf but I did not see ants anywhere else (I took photos). After wiping the shelf I put out traps regardless to satisfy the guests. I then asked the previous guests if they saw ants. They did not. Once these guests left I took more photos (of no ants). I asked the following guests if they saw any ants, and they said no. The reality is, these guests were looking for a free vacation. We had a massive thunderstorm with tornedo warnings just before they arrived and we lost power on the street. As a diligent host I offered to put them in a hotel for the night. They agreed and I put them in a 5-star hotel overlooking Niagara Falls. The gesture was twice the cost of what they were paying me per night. I was okay with that because I wanted to make the guests happy. I suppose I should have just cancelled the reservation, because as soon as they checked in they complained about ants and tried to get me to agree to a huge discount, despite the fact that I had already lost a tremendous amount of money on the rental (5 nights). To be fair, when they complained about the ants I asked them if they wanted to cancel because I knew this was not going to be a good rental. I explained the VRBO could find them an alternate rental if they were not happy. They said they wished to stay. So I don't know what to say here. Yes, they asked me for a discount. Yes, they tried to get a refund through VRBO. Yes, they stayed for the duration of their stay. Yes, they happily accepted the 5-star hotel. Some rentals are great (truthfully the vast majority of them are). Some are just not.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Wonderful relaxing getaway in a quiet community

The house was super clean and well maintained. Samantha messages ya when it was ready for check in along with all the needed information. House was plenty big for the 5 of us, kitchen is huge making food prep easy. Lots of spaces to relax together and separate. Upstairs bedroom level could use an additional air conditioner, there is only 1 in the 2 beds room, and the other 2 rooms got quite warm for sleeping. The outside yard is large and spacious for family games and evening campfires. Bay beach is a 15 minute walk, a little further than expected, and parking is expensive, but the most beautiful Ontario beach we have been to, well maintained and crystal clear water. We thoroughly enjoyed our time away in Crystal beach and would return for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judie L.

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

Great for kids and adults alike!

We had a great time! Overall it was wonderful but we did find it a bit warm upstairs for sleeping (Many of the windows didn’t have screens so we couldn’t open them all when there was a nice breeze, there were individual AC units in some of the rooms) and it was a little farther from the beach than we’re used to but still only about a 10 minute walk. Samantha was very accessible and friendly. We had our grandkids and nephews visit, they range in ages from 1-6 and the yard was PERFECT for kids, large, totally fenced in, there was a small sandbox and toys for them to play with and a fire pit for the adults. Samantha has everything you could need at the cottage from cleaning products & bug spray to WD40. I brought my own stuff but if I had forgotten anything, she had it there. There is a beautiful tree in the yard that gives shelter with a lovely breeze blowing everyday. We had a good time and would certainly consider returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter M.

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

Canada brilliant

We’ve just returned back to the Uk, but a big thank you Location brilliant for the beech, Niagara Falls, niagara on the lake the vin yards, there is a safari park, Jellystone park the list goes on and on, we were out most of the time ,so the house was a great base to explore the surrounding area, nice well equipped kitchen and bathroom, the owner was great, answered any questions very quickly Kind regards Peter
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Samantha Brace

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