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House On Cedar Beach
Walk out of the house and walk on to Cedar Beach! Our house is the only one situated directly on a public beach in the City! It is located on the bicycle path, and is two blocks from the Dunkirk Lighthouse, as well as Point Gratiot Park. There are lake views from the living room, kitchen, sun room porch & 2nd floor master bedroom. There are cathedral ceilings on the entire 2nd floor. The sun porch has a seating area for 4, where you can have your morning coffee and gaze onto the beach & water!
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Forest Retreat, 90 miles to Niagara Falls.
Welcome to Forest Retreat! We are nestled in the hills of Western New York, 23 miles to Chautauqua Lake and 14 miles to Lily Dale. This unique home is near several wedding venues and the Earl Cardot Overland Trail, which is surrounded by 2,300 acres of state forest. We are located between 2 local ski resorts, and only 87 miles south of Niagara Falls State park. Relax by the fire, kayak, or fish in the 2 acre pond and just enjoy the scenery. We do require a signed waiver to utilize the pond.
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Lake-View Cottage for 4 · Wine Tasting Included
Welcome to Fisherman’s Cottage; a cozy retreat with gorgeous lake views from the enclosed front porch and open-air back deck- perfect for catching a breathtaking sunset. Spend some time enjoying a complimentary wine tasting at nearby 21 Brix and return to comfortable furnishings, a fully equipped kitchen, and an efficient bath complete with a spa tub. Rent alone or pair with our newly renovated Mainstay cottage next door for extra space- ideal for families or groups seeking a peaceful getaway.
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Chautauqua Creek Retreat
Exhale, drive up the private driveway to the waterfront Chautaqua Creek Retreat on the coveted Chautauqua Gorge. Enjoy 4.4 wooded acres. Walk or drive down path to the creek. One of the best steelhead fishing in season and swimming holes in NY state. Use the fire pit, hike the creek, short walk to DT Westfield, visit wineries, antique shops, ski at peek n peek, Buffalo 1 hour, Niagara Falls 1 1/2 hour, 16 minutes to Chautauqua Institute. Newly renovated 3 bed 2.5 bath home. Dogs welcome.
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Lotus Bay Cabin- all seasons oasis
*8-person stand alone hot tub open Dec.-April* *In-ground pool with spill over hot tub & pool house open May 1st, 2026* Winter, Spring is that you? A drink in the above ground hot tub (or pool & hot tub), meals in the fully stocked kitchen, movies on the spacious sectional, reading in the sunroom, bomb-fires under the dark sky & gorgeous sunsets, walks and seasonal swimming along Lake Erie…simply cannot go wrong! Wine country, beaches, ski resorts, Buffalo & Niagara Falls all nearby
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Hidden Cove
Beautiful lakefront cottage on Findley Lake. Completely remodeled cozy one-bedroom cottage with two docks, 150 ft. of lake frontage, and boathouse. Tucked away on a quaint woodsy lot, you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets while relaxing around the firepit. Hidden Cove offers a one bedroom with a queen mattress and futon in the living room. The kitchen is fully stocked. Just a few miles from Peak n' Peek resort where you can enjoy skiing, cycling, ziplining, segway tours, and restaurants.
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Lakefront Sunset Getaway on Cassadaga Lake
Welcome to the Cottage! This cottage sits directly on Cassadaga Lake where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets every night from the concrete patio or from the couch. Feel free to go kayaking, fishing, or swimming directly from the dock or shoreline. Perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy lake life for the weekend, week, or month! *NEW* 2 kayaks are available for free use during your stay. No gatherings, events, and/or parties larger than your reservation. Free parking up to 2 cars.
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Kingfisher Point: Beautiful New Lakeside Home
This stylish new lake house was completed in September of 2022, and we are excited to open it to visitors to the Cassadaga Lake. Our home on Cassadaga Lake rests among the trees of an old growth forest adjacent to protected wetlands. Guests can enjoy the sun setting over the lake each evening from one of two porches facing the lake, or from the kayaks that are available to guests. And yes, Kingfishers are frequent visitors to the lakes as well! (No smoking and no pets allowed).
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Blue Canoe/Upscale Lake Cottage/Chautauqua
Welcome to Blue Canoe Lake Cottage on Cassadaga Lakes! This small, 2 Queen Bedroom/1 Full Bath, newly renovated, open-concept, light-filled cottage offers 125 ft of private waterfront, a gated covered porch, & thoughtful details throughout. Enjoy 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a pedal boat, 4 adult cruiser bikes, fire pit, & propane grill. Dog-friendly & perfect for up to 4 adults — luxury on the lake awaits! If booked, check out our sister property, Blue Oar (4BR/3BA, lakefront!
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Shepherds Shack
Charming pond side. Private driveway, * fully accessible all year ** Small and rustic but with bathroom facilities and beds.**bedding sheets etc provided **wood burning stove and claw foot bath tub. . new smart tv, wifi connected. 50 inch . propane gas heat plus wood & wood stove..* clean * includes own bathroom. **cabin is not a shared space** **** firewood included ** has AC * usually cool nights with a breeze ( high elevation 1500 feet- much cooler than Buffalo
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Peaceful waterfront paradise
Take it easy at this remodelled, well stocked, peaceful, family friendly, vacation spot. Fish, swim, kayak, golf, visit wineries or just watch nature. Located in Sunset Bay, a beautiful sandy beach on Lake Erie, 10 minute walk away. This is a beach community, during the summer it is very active, two beach bars in the bay. There are boat launches nearby. Trains pass nearby, which may disturb your sleep. This area is 40-50 min. drive to the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area.
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Spacious Cottage With Lake View
Welcome to our lake house on the one and only Chautauqua Lake! Many of the reviews for this listing can speak for themselves - in short, you are guaranteed a cozy, lakefront experience perfect for travelers traveling in small or large groups. The house is located walking distance to the town’s main road with convenience stores, shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, local mall, parks, etc. The sunrise and sunset views from the back windows will leave you breath taken!
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Sunset Bay Guest House
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Chautauqua Lake Beauty
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Sally's Barcelona Getaway (The Lake Suite)
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Sally's Barcelona Getaway (Beach Suite)
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Modern Creekside Lakehouse
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Private dock, quiet neighborhood, comfy canal home
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Cedar Beach House on Lake Erie
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Cead Mile Failte- a hundred thousand welcomes!
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Relaxing Waterfront Retreat
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Private lakeside patio with firepit & dock.
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Grandview Bay Cottage|Sleeps 10|Fire Pit|Beach
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