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Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK

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Interior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71260 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK

Welcome to our cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom haven in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania! Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in a home perfect for families seeking a delightful escape. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a weekend getaway, or a business trip, our Erie home is your ideal retreat. Book now and experience the warmth of a true home away from home. We can't wait to welcome you to Erie's charm!

Find your next coastal getaway at this 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage located 10 minutes from Presque Isle, Waldameer, Bayfront, and downtown shopping and dining. After a day out, return home to a fully equipped kitchen, private deck, fire pit, and enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, and a well-stocked game cabinet! If you're looking for a fish camp, the large driveway accommodates 2x boat trailers with turnaround, and you're within 20 minutes of Walnut Creek, Trout Run, Elk Creek, and Crooked Creek. Contact for a monthly discount!

Property manager

Ted Ehlert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Pickleball
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,260 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Do not rearrange the furniture, wall hangings, personal property, appliances. Charges will apply for damages, or for additional labor to move it back.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING INSIDE OR WITHIN 10 FEET OF ENTRYWAYS. VIOLATIONS WILL INCUR FINES AND ADDITIONAL CLEANING FEES UP TO $500 PER VIOLATION.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Erie, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Presque Isle Beach, while Waldameer & Water World and Splash Lagoon are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Erie Zoo, or check out an event or a game at UPMC Park. 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

  • Erie Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Millcreek Mall - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Waldameer & Water World - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bayfront Convention Center - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Splash Lagoon - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 6 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Wok - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McGarrey's Oakwood Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK located?

This family-friendly Erie cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of All an Act Theatre Production and Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier. Erie Zoo and Millcreek Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S F.

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

Cleanest I've ever stayed in

This house is charming and spectacularly clean. The water pressure was great. Of course, I love the red refrigerator! There is a large selection of good coffee available that we enjoyed. Rt.79 is easy to exit from and enter, and it's easy to get to anywhere in Erie that you want to from this location. The mall with lots of shops and restaurants is one exit away on 79 if you like/need to do that. We enjoyed our stay and will book here should we visit Erie again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Good place to stay for a fishing trip

Close to the bay with an adequate driveway for 2 boats. Also felt safe leaving our gear out all night. The house was good for what we needed, slept 4 comfortably and big back porch. Inside was clean and tidy but outside needed a little attention. No big deal
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Cozy Cottage

Great location in Erie for a family to stay with lots of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa D.

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

Wonderful house

We enjoyed our stay and the owner was wonderful. The house was incredibly clean, a great size for our family of 6. You can tell a lot of thought was put into a comfortable stay for guests! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Joan B.

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

Our stay

The house was clean and comfortable but outdoor couch was full of pet hair.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Trip to Erie

Overall the property was very nice. It would have been nice for a 2nd bathroom, since there were 7 people staying.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Long weekend visit

The house is very clean and well stocked with linens, towels and kitchen items. My husband and I were up visiting our kids and grandkids. Nice location and well kept property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

2nd to me at this location

The house is very close to family in Erie so it is convenient for our stay. The home is very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Convenient and clean

We enjoyed our stay. The house is very clean, and centrally located. We like to prepare breakfast at home, and were very impressed with the well appointed kitchen. Sharp knives, lots of utensils particularly! The bed was comfy and Hulu is one of our favorite streaming stations. Our host was responsive although we encountered no problems. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

samantha w.

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

Great communication and very clean!!

This was a great property! Few minutes from Presque Isle and Maria's tasty treats ice cream down the street was amazing! We walked to it one night. The host had numerous proactive communications and was so easy to deal with! The place was very clean! Easy access instructions and the place had everything we needed. We stayed with 4 adults and 2 kids and there was plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

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

Stay with friends

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Communication with Ted was prompt and informative. The check in process was smooth. Overall a good experience and would use again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

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

Erie Vacation

Enjoyed our stay at the Erie Cottage. The accomodations were fine. Beds were comfortable, as were the pillows. A/C was a blessing! Conversations with Ted, the owner, were prompt and complete. Questions were answered in a timely manner. Property was ample for our quick little visit. We recommend this site highly! Gordon & Sally Scott Allegany, NY
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Well-maintained home

My family really enjoyed the convenience of this house to neighborhood parks and the local ice cream shop, Maria's! The house was very clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The owner was very responsive and helpful when the wifi went out the one day. Presque Isle State Park is beautiful and we enjoyed splashing in the water with our dog. When we brought him back to the house we were pleased to find a hose so we could give him a bath before going inside. The yard was nice and quiet to sit in during the evenings. Overall a wonderful stay, we would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda (Mandy) B., Smithburg, WV-US

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

Great Lake Escape

Planned a quick getaway to celebrate our daughters graduation. Everything was wonderful and the home was by far the cleanest we’ve stayed in. This rental had all amenities needed for a comfortable stay with pleasant additions such as coffee and tea. The convenient location allowed quick access to all our favorite areas, eliminating unnecessary travel time. We thoroughly enjoyed coffee on the quiet patio and our furbaby loved playing in the backyard. The owner, Ted, was courteous and helpful, providing an easy check-in/check-out process and very responsive to questions. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Perfect Location

This was the perfect house for our family of 5 while we attended a sports tournament in Erie. From the beginning Ted was great at communicating and keeping us informed before our stay. He was very responsive during the stay and he and his wife have everything you need as far as amenities. Coffee bar was fantastic! Bedroom layouts were just what we needed and his place is very clean, modern, and you just feel at home. You are on a busy road so traffic can be a little loud but sound/white noise machines we brought did the trick and you couldn’t really hear it. Back porch is really cozy and a nice grill if you want to cook out. This place has everything and I highly recommend if coming to Erie to enjoy the city, lake, or whatever brought you here. Ted’s place is the one to rent!! Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in

Found a critter in our bed

We were supposed to have an early check-in, but there were some issues Where it put them a little bit behind. We got there late., Unloaded our vehicle, then my husband wanted to take a half hour nap before our evening, so he pulled the sheet down in the downstairs bedroom and found a Live bug. I am not quite sure what kind of bug it was, however, I knew that we just could not stay there.. We did not get a chance to check the other beds nor did we get a chance to Look at this bed to see if there were any more. The host told us that it was one bug and that Basically, he would not refund us. I don’t know about you, but I would never tell my husband or child, nor myself to lay my head down on a pillow where I found a bug, especially not knowing what it was. It’s not like a hotel where they could just give you another room to stay in. This was my first experience with Vrbo and unfortunately this has ruined us so we probably will not be back. We were only there for 20 minutes and then we drove around Erie looking for a place to stay. Very frustrating and disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua M.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Great place

Was a nice place to stay. Property was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

Comfortable Accommodations Close to Everything.

The house was comfortable and well stocked for our weekend stay. Ted we great about communication throughout the entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Erie Stay

We had a great time staying at the cottage. It was cozy, comfortable and as described, we would recommend this rental and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024