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Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres

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Property grounds
Beach
TV, offices, computer monitors
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lakewood, NY
  • Chautauqua Lake
    4 min walk
  • Lakewood Golf Center
    8 min walk
  • Hog Wild BBQ
    2 min walk
  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Lakewood

At this holiday home you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Chautauqua Lake and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Ashville Bay. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a patio and a private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden, barbecues and a porch. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Lakewood holiday home include Lakewood Dog Park and Northwest Arena.

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 4 min walk
  • Ashville Bay - 4 min drive
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 9 min drive
  • National Comedy Center - 9 min drive
  • Chautauqua Institution - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans Market Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buddy Brewster's Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steener's Pub - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres

Welcome to The Gifford Homestead! Built in 1870 by Jeremiah Gifford, this 4 Bed, 1.5 Bath house is one of the original houses in the village of Lakewood. The house sits on a private, wooded 1.3 acre lot, and is a .2 mile walk to the lake and private dock (less than 5 mins). 

There are 4 bedrooms (the house sleeps 8) plus a dedicated office on the second floor. Computer monitor and keyboard / mouse are there for your use. If you have a laptop, just plug in and you're ready to work! (Wifi Provided!)

There are two baths, one full upstairs and a half bath on the first floor. The kitchen is fully stocked (pots and pans, dishes, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, crock pot, hand mixer, etc.) and there are also lots of restaurants (and yes a Starbucks!) just a short drive away.

There is plenty of room on the first floor with a den area, a dinette area, plus a large formal living room and dining room. There is a first floor laundry area as well.

The lot is wooded and has plenty of areas to explore. There's a creek with a little bridge over it, a sandbox for the kids, a hammock for afternoon naps and a tree swing. There is a covered back porch with porch swing, a great place to have your morning coffee or glass of wine at the end of the day.

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Regarding bringing your boat: we have a dock slip at the local marina so you can bring your boat and keep it in the water for the duration of your stay!

The dock is located at Ready About Sailing in Celoron, a 9 minute drive from the house. Dock slips include the launching of the boat (crane or ramp), Wi-Fi, complimentary ice, electricity & water. The slip is for a boat up to 20' long. If your boat is larger than that, Ready About Sailing charges $15 per day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,430 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Lakewood House, Private Lake Access, 1.3 Acre Lot! Lakewood

Frequently asked questions

Does Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres?

No, Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gifford Cottage: Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura M., Melrose, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little get away
Beautiful, formal historical house. Many amenities, especially for children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Weekend
Stayed for an extended weekend with a group of 7 women and we loved the property! We had plenty of space to spread out and enjoyed the short walk to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Get-Away
Enjoyed our stay at Renovated Farmhouse. The dock was a very quick walk down the street where we enjoyed many hours of fishing and gorgeous views of Lake Chautauqua! It was a great location as we were 1.5 miles from Southern Tier Brewery and a short drive from both Chautauqua Institute and Bemus Point. Lots of grocery stores in the area plus dining and ice cream shops. Host has thought of everything from toys for kids to a fire pit for adults. House had plenty of space for 8 people. Garage was locked so we were not able to take trash out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chautauqua dance weekend
We had a wonderful trip. Friends joined us on the first evening and we were able to entertain everyone out on the patio and the kids loved having space to run around outside. The house is lovely and well equipped with pretty much anything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R., Boynton Beach FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
The house is charming, spacious. Close to village. The yard is amazing. We loved the fire pit. Getting our luggage up the stairs was a work out! The short walk to lake was nice, dock in great shape. All in all we were pleased, I think the house could have used some attention to detail - the cushions on patio set in front are green from sitting in rain too long. There were a few cobwebs here and there. We had no access to trash and recyclables bins - they were locked inside garage, so we had to leave all that in kitchen. I think we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald F.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great home!
We loved this home. The home is mature, but completely updated! The pictures really do the home justice! This is a great location with everything within a short drive. The neighborhood is very quiet and the yard is beautifully landscaped with lots of trees and shade! A great back covered patio with lots of room for gathering and a really nice gas grill. The rooms are large with 9+ foot ceilings, lots of windows. Everything needed was available. Lots of towels and other household supplies, gas for the grill, toys and games for kids. While we didn't have children, this is a very kid-friendly home including a high chair and kid-safe dishes. The owner provided a booklet with everything we needed to know with lots of recommendations and tips for the area. We would stay here again, without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully renovated farmhouse close to the lake, shopping, and a brewery!
We had a really nice time at this property. It was comfy and close to everywhere we wanted to go. With only one TV, it forced the teenagers to find other things to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021