Title: The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96823495&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! Lakefront cottage in Union City with a water park ## Photo gallery for The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! ![Property grounds - The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! (Union City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/a38f80ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! (Union City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/432fab90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! (Union City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/d5e5828c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! (Union City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/347c6d8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! (Union City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/c844a409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Pier, a tranquil lakefront retreat where sunsets are simply spectacular. At the Purple Martin cottage, unwind in your cozy studio-style space with a kitchen and small porch or gather at the pavilion for outdoor dining. Enjoy private lakefront access, fishing from the pier, and activities like kayaking or paddleboarding on Canadohta Lake. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! Relax and unwind at this tranquil & unique rustic lakefront getaway with spectacular sunsets! Pets are not allowed. The Purple Martin cottage at The Pier sleeps 2 people and is one of five cottages located at the foot of Canadohta Lake. Canadohta Lake is Pennsylvania's second-largest natural lake, with nearly three miles of shoreline. Activities include fishing, birdwatching, minigolf, roller rink, miniature golf, parks, swimming, pontoon boats/ kayaks, and paddle boards. The Pier is great for a family vacation or a work/play destination. It has use of the 100 feet of private lakefront access with a great view of the lake and sunsets. In addition to the lakefront access at The Pier, Ruggles Park is located immediately next door. It is a community park and is open to the public. There is a small beach, a basketball court, and a pier for fishing. You may want to consider bringing lawn chairs and a cooler 😊. There are NO LIFEGUARDS. The Purple Martin sleeps 2 people and is a studio-style cottage with 1 twin to king trundle daybed. It has 1 bathroom, a kitchen with a range, a refrigerator, and a small porch. There is a pavilion for outside dining/picnics. It is shared with the other 4 tiny cottages and is equipped with two charcoal grills (charcoal not provided) and a propane grill (propane provided). There are two shared fire rings at lakefront and there is parking on-site for 1 vehicle only. There is no TV, but we have Wi-Fi. There is no central heating, but the cottage has an electric radiator-type heater in each bedroom and a wall heater in the common room. There is no air conditioning, but each cottage has a whole house fan, and we also provide circulating fans. The Pier is equipped with a potable water supply. It has an on-site PA Department of Environmental Protection approved water treatment system. Our water is chlorinated and softened and tested monthly. Kayaks and Paddleboards: You can bring your own or rent them locally. We have a shared dock to launch and tie-up. Lifejackets (not provided) are required on PA Fish & Boat Commission Lakes. There are NO LIFEGUARDS. Come and enjoy lake life at the Purple Martin cottage located at The Pier at Canadohta Lake! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823499/eeb064c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Goldfinch rustic lakefront cottage at The Pier at Canadohta Lake sleeps 2! 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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 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.8102,-79.83652&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:y%7Ce%7EFfahfN%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40U%40QBUBSBUBSBSBQDSDSBSDSDSDSFQDSFQDQFSFQFQFQFQFQHOHQFOHQHMHQHOHOHOJMHOJMHMJMJOJMJKLMJKJMJKLIJKLILMJILILILGLKLGLGNILGLELGNELGNELENELCNENCLCNCNCNCLANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDLBNDNDLDNFLDLFLDNFLHLFLHLHLFLHLHLHJLLHJJLHJLLJJJJLJJJLJNJLHLJLJNHLHNHNJNHPFLHPHNFPHNFPFPFPHPDPFRFPDPDRFRDPDRDRBRDRDRBPBRBRBTBRBT%40PBT%40R%40T%40R%40R%40T%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTARATARATARARCTARCRCRCTCRCRCRERERCREREPERGREPERGPGPEPIPGPGRGNINGPIPINGNINKPILININKLKNILKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKLMHKLMHKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMHMFOFMFMFMDODMDOFODMBOBMBODO%40ODM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FMCOAOEOAMEOCOCMCOEMGOEMEOEMGMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIKIMKMIKMMIKKKMKKMMKKKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIMIQIOIOIOGQIQIOGOGSGQGQGQGQEQGSEQGSESEQESCSESESCSCSCSCUCSCSASAUCSASAUASAUAS%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=muKoAW9hYZScvc5TMFUZRZFlbgE=) Union City, PA #### What's nearby - John Brown Museum \- 15 min drive \- 12.5 miles - Cornplanter State Forest \- 17 min drive \- 13.1 miles - Woodcock Lake Park \- 25 min drive \- 22.4 miles - Edinboro University \- 27 min drive \- 26.7 miles - Splash Lagoon \- 35 min drive \- 31.0 miles #### Getting around - Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Union City Country Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪Fox's Pizza Den - ‬10 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive - ‪JJ's Retro Eatery - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bear Inn - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake!? ### What time is check-in at The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake!? ### What time is check-out at The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake!? ### Where is The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew K. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great location. Quiet area but walking distance to plenty of activities. Responsive owner ##### Andrew K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward F. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great ##### Edward F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luc T. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Owners respond very quickly to all questions and are very helpful. ##### Luc T. 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