Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock

Entire cottage in Lakewood, New York

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Jessica
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  2. 14 years hosting

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Welcome to The Gifford Homestead! Built in 1870, 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 1.5 acre lot. It's an easy 5 minute walk to the lake and our private dock. 

The space
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.

Guest access
The whole house will be yours!

Other things to note
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.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 bunk bed

What this place offers

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Where you’ll be

Lakewood, New York, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Lots of parking in our driveway. Room enough for your boat / trailer and at least 4 other cars.

Bring your boat and use our dock slip at the local marina, or rent a boat or jet ski!

Richard O. Hartley Park (with playground, beach, boat launch, tennis courts) is a 5 minute drive or an 18 minute walk. We have a double stroller at the house for your use. 

Southern Tier Brewery is a 4 minute drive away. There are lots of ice cream shops, golf courses, mini golf and shopping all within a 10 minute drive. There are countless wineries along Lake Erie, most of which are about 30 minutes away. Chautauqua Institution is 16 minutes away.

Peek n Peak Ski Resort is 35 minutes away, with golf, adventure park (zip lines, mini golf & ropes course), and spa.

Meet your hosts

Born in the 80s
My work: Achieve Realty
I enjoy thrifting, 70's rock and roll, decaf coffee, and all things "house". I'm a Realtor and I live with my husband and two kids in Pittsburgh.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Climbing or play structure
Carbon monoxide alarm