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Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8

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Soak in the ambience.
2nd floor primary bedroom, king size bed, ensuite bathroom, 55" smart tv, deck.
Lake access just out the front door!
The living room seating in front of the 65" smart TV.
Enjoy a nice cup of coffee on the patio or an al fresco lunch on the front porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81584 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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North East, PA
  • Place, Freeport Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Shore Wine Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Splash Lagoon
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)
    ‪40 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

Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Dogs must always be kept on leash while outside.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Freeport Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • South Shore Wine Company - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Presque Isle Downs and Casino - 21 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Splash Lagoon - 24 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Presque Isle Beach - 38 min drive - 32.7 km

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 24 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wings And Things - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪New Harvest Restaurant and Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8?

As of 5 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8 on 14 May, 2026 start from S$361, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie and Freeport Beach. South Shore Wine Company and Mazza Vineyards are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for friends and family to hang and sit back and relax. Hosts provided supplies above and beyond and were great for communicating. We especially loved the fire on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the best place to stay in North East! Super, super clean, accommodating hosts, easy to find. They even have a nice welcome basket for you as well as coffee and snacks. Answer all questions quickly. We love it there and are looking forward to staying again in the spring. 5 stars is not enough!!!!! Decor is great too, great beds, well equip. I could go on! Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and we loved the beach. Had a great time. Hope to do it again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

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

Beautiful cottage!

The cottage is super cute and well appointed with everything we needed. We really enjoyed the community beach and park. Great location for extra excursions. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robi T.

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

Family 2025

This was a very nice place extremely well stocked . Very spacious very clean super nice neighborhood and neighbor grandkids and all my family had a wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne J.

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

Relaxing stay at the Little Shovel

What a wonderful place to stay! The house setup was perfect for our family. We enjoyed walking down to the lake (we even got to see the Aurora borealis!), and walking around the community. The Straw Hat Sundae Shop was our favorite food find nearby. Delicious ice cream!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Mayur P.

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

Great family trip

Beautiful property close to the water. The house was very clean and the owners were very responsive. We enjoyed our trip thoroughly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey M.

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

Beautiful house in beautiful area

We absolutely loved our stay. House was beautiful and clean. Owners were welcoming and easy to contact. Will absolutely love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

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

Lyndsay N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

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

Beach glass getaway

House was comfortable and had everything we needed. Easy walk to the beach. Short drive to other activities. Very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae Anne R.

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

2 Family Getaway…

We loved The Little Shovel! It was clean, fully stocked with things you need, and an excellent location! Open space for kids to play, walking distance to beach, and close drive to many other things do. Perfect getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Little Shovels

Sweet cottage. Spacious yet cozy. Beautiful area. We like North East a lot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Great cottage by the lake.

Great cottage for a family getaway. Very clean and had everything we needed. Despite the rainy weather during our visit, we were able to find many fun activities in the area. The kayaks and beaches would be wonderful with warmer, dryer weather. Owners were very responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

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

Peaceful

What a wonderful lake house to stay in! We've stayed in a lot of placed and this was by far 1 of our favorites. The owners had a snack basket for us and cold waters in the fridge along with a fully stocked coffee bar waiting. Everything was clean and we just felt at peace here. The little walk to the lake each morning was a wonderful quiet time to reflect and just be in the moment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Richard B.

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

Beach towels included!

This property was excellent! Extremely well stocked. Extra beach towels were included! Float toys and kayaks were available. There were even extendable roasting forks for cooking marshmallows at the firepit (wood included) at the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Cozy getaway

The house was very nice and accommodating for our group (5 adults, 2 kids). You cant beat the location. A short walk to the beach everyday or a short drive to the public beach was so convenient. The only downside was if you are cooking in the kitchen you may need a bigger skillet than the ones we could find. Overall a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie V.

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

Family Lake Trip

We had an absolutely amazing time at the Little Shovel! Great location to the lake and fantastic amenities. The owners have thought of everything. We will definitely come back next summer. We will go back to Ohio and tell everyone about our great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

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

Midway between happenings

Hosts went above expectations with welcoming information Cottage totally met our needs. 21 months to 73 years all enjoyed location near beach and park. Kayaks were big hit on Lake. A few items that are on their project list were easily avoided. Was a central location that made our visit up North doable. Great coffee bar and outside seating
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

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

Jane B.

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

A great place to stay!

There were four of us who stayed from Friday to Sunday. At least two more could have been here comfortably. The cute cottage was clean, well located (near a rocky beach), and equipped with anything we might need. Our hosts were easy to contact and very accommodating. My friends repeatedly told me that they were so pleased with my choice, as was I. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca & Eric

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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.

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