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Beautiful Lake Erie Lake Front Property

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Typical summer sunset on Lake Erie
Looking at the front of the house - Terrace to right; Master bedroom to Left
Front of the house from the terrace; master bedroom in the distance
Front of house looking out on the lake.
View from the front of the house looking out over Lake Erie.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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Fort Erie, ON

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lake Erie Lake Front Property

This is truly a beautiful, secluded summer cottage overlooking Lake Erie near Point Abino, Ontario. The house was built by the owner's family in 1952. There are 3 moderate sized bedrooms, 2 full baths, a kitchen, a large living room, and a great screen porch area with sliding glass doors in the back overlooking the woods. The house is situated privately on a sand dune with multiple steps down to about a thirty foot beach. There is always excellent swimming. The house is a 20 minute drive from Buffalo, New York. The rate is $2450 per week plus $175 cleaning fee. The house is available from May 17th - October 15th, Please e-mail if interested! Thank you. Highly sought after location with amazing views. Houses in this private community are rarely available for rent.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Exceptions can be made.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Fort Erie STR 000038
Property # 713299vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Fort Erie

Located in Point Abino, a neighbourhood in Fort Erie, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Whispering Pines Art Studio & Gallery and Fort Erie Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Peace Bridge and Statler Tower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at KeyBank Center or Humberstone Speedway. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Fort Erie, ON

Getting around

  • Buffalo-Exchange Street Station - 33 min drive
  • Niagara Falls, NY (IAG-Niagara Falls Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brimstone Brewing Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rizzo's House of Parm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trailside Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Erie Lake Front Property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Lake Erie Lake Front Property?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Erie Lake Front Property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Erie Lake Front Property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Erie Lake Front Property located?

This Point Abino cottage is on the beach, steps from Lake Erie and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pleasant Beach and Crystal Beach Waterfront Park. Whispering Pines Art Studio & Gallery and Sherkston Paintball are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Property!

A must do location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

Grrrrreat

Had an incredible time, love the property
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GREG W.

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

Beautiful View

Great place to relax and watch nature
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie E.

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

Beautiful property and great owner

Beautiful place to relax. If you love the outdoors and rustic accommodations, this is the place to stay. Disappointing that the beach wasn’t available due to high water, but this certainly was not the owners fault. The owner was amazing and very attentive to our needs and concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Great location; Great host

We were impressed with everything about the property. It was exactly what our family wanted, anticipated and expected. The views are incredible with an expansive vista of Lake Erie and a setting in the woods. The perfect balance of rustic and cozy with every creature comfort. Private with easy access both to a quiet beach and the beach town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine R.

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

Solar eclipse

David very graciously made his cottage available to us much earlier in the season than usual. It was the perfect location to experience the solar eclipse in totality.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for keeping us up to date on the eclipse!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akase C.

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

Absolutely amazing and gorgeous

The views was beyond amazing, exactly what we were looking for and needed. Would definitely book again! The sounds of the wind and waves on the beach was music to our ears. We were able to see a few deers as well around the property. Absolutely stunning! David is a very nice and helpful host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

A beautiful pause

We had an amazing few days away at this cottage on Lake Erie. David was so gracious in providing a last-minute place for us to slow down and reconnect before the school year starts up again. The cottage was dated in the best way - simple, cozy, practical and so complimentary of the amazing scenery. We were grateful for the wooded privacy and the large and various spaces to hang out both inside and outside the cottage. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2022
Julie was very easy to host. She was easy to communicate with and took good care of our home. We would welcome her and her family back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance A.

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

Rustic Cabin

You can't find a better view while staying in the area. Cabin is rustic & unique. Had some great hikes and enjoyed being outside on the different decks, patios and down by the water. Not the easiest trek to get to the water. Steep driveway. No air conditioning - usually not a problem, but there was a heat wave when we were there. Owner was very responsive and informative. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2024
We enjoyed having Christie and her family and would welcome them back. As she says the view and location are quite remote and unique and make some of the inconveniences tolerable!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Magical!

Our stay was beyond expectations! The house and the view were extraordinary. Walks on the private beach each evening with the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen were the best way to end our days after sightseeing around Niagara. I hope one day I can return. I’m so thankful David shares his piece of Heaven with others! He was so nice and easy to communicate with. I couldn’t have asked for a better few days to spend celebrating!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2023
Brian was a wonderful guest - so kind and thoughtful. We do have an older home and he took excellent care of it. We were fortunate to have him as a guest and would welcome him back. He was ideal!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel R.

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

Beautiful View. Could Use Some Investment.

The home has a 5 star view, no doubt. The primary living space and outdoor spaces have a lot of charm. The owner is very friendly and hospitable. The home is old and some upgrades might make guests more comfortable. In particular, the bathrooms would be wonderful if fully tiled, perhaps a river stone tile or something similarly rustic. As it stands, the wood finishing is water damaged. The floor tile work is kinda shabby linoleum. Replacing the tub in the master with a walk-in shower would be amazing. There is no television and the internet is little shaky. I suppose that could be considered a positive as it encouraged us to play family games, however, the Olympics were on and I wish I could have caught the games while I was there. All in all, we enjoyed our time, mostly we just wished the bathrooms were nicer and that there was a TV available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Thank you very much for your stay. We enjoyed having you. We have now redone both bathrooms thanks to your suggestion!! Thank you. I hope you are doing well! David
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dana M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disappointing

Unfortunately, the stay was not as expected. When booking it mentioned a private beach and not until the week leading into check in were we advised that there is no beach. Not too much of a problem, minus the fact that you would have to take a straped ladder down to get into the water, which was not good for swimming. There was also no recommendations provided for beach options instead. There was a significant ant problem in the kitchen and we had to keep everything in our cooler or the fridge to avoid problems. The BBQ provided took some time to get going, which is not a problem, except it was too dirty inside to use without a scraper to clean it. When I emailed David about the concerns for the beach, and asked about a possible discount he offered me to cancel the reservation (which was short notice to try and book anything else for those dates) or to mail me a cheque for $150 to my home address, mixed into a guilt trip email. When I advised David of the concerns with the ants and the BBQ as a heads up for the next guests, I received another email which felt full of guilt again, advising that 800$ was spent earlier in the summer to deal with the ant and mice problem. I was very hopeful for a nice vacation, and while we were still able to enjoy our time together, it was fairly disappointing. The room thats surrounded by the glass doors seems to have not been cleaned for quite some time and we didnt end up spending much time in there. We ended up leaving a day early.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
I am sorry for all the trouble you had. The weather is certainly unpredictable. Fortunately the trend is back to having a beach starting in August last year and we again have regular steps down to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Beautiful escape and a view that can't be beat!

This is a gem of a property tucked away in the quiet trees along Lake Erie with the lapping waves of the lake that sound like you're next to the ocean. A perfect and rejuvenating weekend away from life in a wonderful beach side house. Thank you David for opening your home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia P.

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

Stunning views

My family (my husband and I and 3 teenaged/young adult kids) had a wonderful, restful week at this cottage on the top of a hill overlooking Lake Erie. The best thing was the expansive view of the lake from the back garden and through the huge windows of the cottage. It was an amazing show, with sunsets every night, a dramatic thunder storm with lightening over the lake one night and constantly changing water and skies. There is a big new deck at the bottom of the stairs, just above the little private beach, which we used every day for relaxing and setting down our things while we swam in the lake. We were able to walk along the beach to an interesting old lighthouse. The cottage is one of the most secluded we have visited, surrounded by beautiful forest, with no other cottages visible. The lake occasionally tosses dead fish onto the beach so we borrowed a shovel to keep the sand clean. We also visited some other great beaches nearby, took a drive to Niagara Falls and hiked on the Niagara River Whirlpool Trail. The location is good for a drive to the wineries around Nigara. We would love to return someday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Lovely spot

I love this area and was delighted with the service and accommodations. Close to amenities and includes a pass for Crystal Beach, which is a great beach if you’re bringing kids.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan T.

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

Des souvenirs inoubliables

Propriétaire gentil qui nous a donné de bonnes indication pour se rendre et pour notre séjour. Oui la maison date d'un certains âge mais les photos le montre clairement. Néanmoins, l'rnplacement est vraiment incroyable avec un accès à une plage "privé" ou on na passé du temps en famille qui va nous laisser avec des souvenirs inoubliables.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leila J.

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

Hidden paradise

Up the hill over looking the lake , there is a beautiful cottage with a magical view. We had such a great end to the summer. The communication with David was easy. We had everything we needed. I wish the beach was accessible . Hopefully next year we can swim right in front of the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thank you Leila. We enjoyed having you. You were very understanding about some of the shortcomings of an older cottage, especially the lack of a beach. At the moment we have the beginnings of a beach and are hopeful for next summer. Thank you for coming. David
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody P.

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

Gorgeous views

The architecture (glass, doors...) is so thoughtful and makes staying indoors because it’s raining/you’re waiting to start the day/ the day is ending feel like an occasion in its own right. Very relaxing and secluded. It is an older cottage so your expectations should align with that! Well maintained and comfortable though :) Really enjoyed the rocky waters and exploring local beaches. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2021
Melody and her sister were such thoughtful guests and very understanding. We would love to have them stay again. They took such good care of our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis L.

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

Great location and place

Great location and beautiful cottage with amazing view. The proper owner is a great person to deal with as well
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Place very nice with amazing view

Place was nicer than in pictures. Amazing view and plenty of space. Amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

PERFECT

Me and my friends had a great time it was perfect! We didn’t know that there was a yurt which was super cool and the view is gorgeous:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2020
The girls were super responsible and responsive. Because they said there would only be 3 o f them, they didn't dare let 2 other day guests spend the night. We would welcome them back.
Verified

4/10 Poor

thomas M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Tough going

House itself is great but we had alot of problems, the washing machine, refrigerator and wifi broke or did not work .the sheets were musty smelling [no washing machine] had buy new. Water level was to high so no private beach. All were fixed as fast as posible but very inconvenient when on vacation
Archival

8/10 Good

Jill Y.

Gorgeous property, comfortable cabin

We brought our family of 4 and small dog to this property for a long weekend as part of visiting Niagara Falls (about a 30-40 minute drive). The locations is absolutely gorgeous... the pictures do not do the views justice. The beach is private and wonderful and unlike what I was expecting for Lake Erie. The cabin itself is a bit dated, lighting was limited and there was no television... but these things added to it's unique charm in many ways. The house has a lot of character and more than enough room for a family or group to relax comfortably. Owner was extremely conscientious, courteous and responsive. Would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Tree house on the lake

We loved our stay here. The house is beautifully located in the woods (very private) but then 82 steps (yes, I counted) down to your very own private beach - during our week we saw maybe 5-6 people walking by. The water was unusually high this year, so the beach was a little small, but you could take a nice short walk to the lighthouse, or a nice long walk the other direction. The house has amazing wall to ceiling windows for a great view of the sunset every night. The house, while a little older, has a ton of charm and everything you need for a simple stay at the beach.

About the host

Hosted by David Butsch

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Retired General Surgeon who grew up in the 1950's spending summers on Lake Erie.

Why they chose this property

This home has always been a haven for our family. The views are spectacular and unmatched for simplicity and beauty anywhere else in the world.

What makes this property unique

Privacy is paramount. Neighbors are not heard or seen.

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English

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