Cottage holiday rentals in Chautauqua Lake

The quiet neighborhood with birds singing, waves lapping on the shore, and the breezes coming through the screened deck doors make sleeping in that oh so comfortable bed an overnight vacation. You will certainly get your rest! If you come from the North, make sure to stop in for a take out supper at Off-The-Hook Seafood place at the Dunkirk Pier before the last 5 miles to Wisteria Cottage.

Kelly's cottage was perfect for me and my boys to get away! The stream behind the house was lovely and just a short paddle to Chautauqua Lake. My kids loved the hot tub! The cottage was fully stocked with dishes to cook with and coffee and snacks (my boys loved the mini popcorn!), as well as, plenty of fresh linens and towels. We had such a great time and are looking forward to making this a yearly tradition already!

we had a wonderful time, the place was amazing, so roomie and comfortably, so much to offer at the house, then a couple minute walk to the beach, the littles had a blast, can't wait to go again

Overall, Amanda’s place was adorable and a great getaway for a long weekend! Amanda is very responsive and kind. We had a few hiccups with the house (technical things) and she was very responsive and willing to help as much as she could despite not being in the area. It is a tight space for more than 6 people. There were 7 total in our group so keep in mind it only having one shower and some close sleeping quarters. The beds were very comfy and clean though. It was still cool with the AC window units on too (if staying in the summer). All in all would stay again!

The home is so beautiful, I took pictures because I really want to build a home and it’s what I’m going to base it off of!!! Kathlene was so helpful. Anything we needed she was right on it.!! we will plan on coming again in the future! You will not be disappointed in this location or the home itself!!

Had a great stay here. Clean, comfortable, and quiet. Close enough to town but far enough away to feel private. Would stay here again.

We were looking for a retreat for Memorial Day that would keep our toddler busy but offer a peaceful setting, free of crowns for our newborn and Erica’s place fit the bill exactly! The property looked even better in real life than in the photos. The place was stocked with amenities. Every time we said “I forgot XYZ” it was available in the house including: bug spray, firewood, marshmallow sticks, coffee thermos, wine, and more! I’ve never stayed at a place that had so much available. The spring water provided in the dispenser was very helpful, especially with little ones. Our toddler enjoyed looking for salamanders and frogs, splashing in the creek, roasting marshmallows, and bird watching. Cracking the bedroom windows provided the perfect white noise from the creek. There were plenty of places to sit outside and enjoy coffee while soaking in all the nature. We also enjoyed the Amish trail, Ellicottville Brewing, and pastries from Early Bird Ranch. A perfect family staycation!

Absolutely loved our stay at this Airbnb! From the moment we arrived, the host made us feel incredibly welcome. The space was impeccably clean, beautifully decorated, and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect—close to the water. We especially enjoyed our morning walks around the area and looking at all the homes and our dog especially loved running on the small beach area. Beach is Dog friendly till 10am and after 5pm. Every detail was taken care of, making our stay truly memorable. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a wonderful getaway! Would definitely stay here again! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Ps… thank you for the beach chairs!!!

Paula’s place has earned itself a staple in our lives as our family vacation requested spot. The house is spacious, has literally EVERYTHING you could possibly need for all ages. Beach chairs? She’s got it. Baby spoon? She’s got it. High chair? She’s got it. Aloe? Shes got it. Tub outside the door to rid your feet of sand before you go in? Shes got it. The attention to detail in what the house has to offer is unmatched. Coming from a intentional low tox family, we particularly appreciated the unscented hypoallergenic soaps, Hypoallergenic clean ingredient laundry cleaning supplies, the organic options (anywhere from coffee to the spices) etc. Paula is so kind to interact with and we are happy to continue to provide our buisness. We’ll be coming back every year full of excitement and good memories from the year before!

We are happy about this finding. The house worked perfectly for our needs. It is very well stocked and we had everything we needed. No hiccups and super easy to find. We also felt safe in the area. We will definitely go back!

WOW! That’s what we said when we opened the front door. The view of the lake was awesome and Barbara’s house was perfect for the 4 of us celebrating our 70th birthdays. We have stayed in many Airbnb’s before but this house had every amenity you could ask for. It is tastefully decorated and well stocked including paper products, shampoos, spices, etc. The beds were very comfortable and the view of the morning sunrise from the master bedroom was absolutely breathtaking! We visited the National Comedy Museum in Jamestown and walked the beautiful grounds of the Chautauqua Institute ! Barbara was the perfect hostess and even offered to mail the clothes we left in the dryer back to us. As one ages, we tend to remember the “moments” and forget the “things”🥴. Thank you, Barbara, for transforming your shack into a spectacular cottage and sharing it with us.

This place was everything we had hoped it would be , it was so clean and beautiful. We made alot of beautiful memories that we will treasure for a lifetime. The host was very responsive and helpful.. I would come back again and I will be telling everyone about this place

This was a fabulous choice for a weekend wine getaway with girlfriends! The description of the place was spot on! I have been coming to the area for 15 years and always wanted to stay at this place because it looks so unique from the outside. It did not disappoint, and the hostess was spectacular in term of communication. We will be back!

We came to town to visit the Zippo Museum and the history of this BnB property was just a bonus! Jessica’s spouse met us while arriving and gave us extra history info and restaurant recs. We tried both and were very pleased (Corner Bar & Kabob’s at the Option House.) If ur passing thru or wanting a wknd trip would highly recommend this perfectly equipped little cottage. It has tons of little extras u may have forgotten, or forgot that u even needed.

We had an amazing stay for the weekend. This was the most accommodating Airbnb we’ve ever stayed at. Everything we needed was available. Rebecca personalized our stay for a soccer weekend and it was so thoughtful. It was a short walk to the lake and the private lake front was so peaceful. The cottage had a lot of space and was very clean. The amenities available at the cottage were great. We wish our stay could have been longer. If we are ever back in the area we would 100% choose to stay at the Little Shovel again. Thank you for a great weekend!

Loved Tina’s lakefront cottage. It was clean, spacious, and ready for activities in the yard, by the fire pit, or in the lake itself. Tina was helpful and responsive. I would book again 10 times out of 10

This is a great place to stay. Very comfortable and clean. Quiet and serene surroundings. Located near markets and restaurants. Lori is responsive and accommodating. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Second time here. Beautiful location. Nancy is a great host & ready to help make your stay fun

My inlaws and I had a great 3 night stay at this location! We visited the local wineries and Niagara falls! Perfect location, and a beautiful outdoor area and plenty of room for us 4. We got to see hummingbirds from the deck too!

Nice place, easy check in. Creek close by was a hit with the kids, they enjoyed exploring down to the lake!

Great stay and very responsive host! Great location across the street from beach