Beautiful wildlife sanctuary on goose creek with kayaks!

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A wooden dock leading to a calm body of water, with a grassy area and a red building with large windows nearby.
A wooden kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a refrigerator.
A cozy living room with wooden paneled walls, two beige sofas, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a ceiling fan.
A small, single-story building with a red roof and large windows, located in a grassy yard with two kayaks and a paddle nearby.
A dock with a boat, a fire pit, and a red chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Chautauqua Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ashville, NY
  • Place, Chautauqua Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashville Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Down stairs

1 King Bed

enclosed porch

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ashville

Located in Ashville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park and Chautauqua Institution are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakewood Golf Center and Chautauqua Golf Club. Ready for a night out? Consider Heron Farm & Event Center and Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Ashville, NY

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ashville Bay - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 15 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Peek'n Peak Ski Resort - 37 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Cocina - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful wildlife sanctuary on goose creek with kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful wildlife sanctuary on goose creek with kayaks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful wildlife sanctuary on goose creek with kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful wildlife sanctuary on goose creek with kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful wildlife sanctuary on goose creek with kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Chautauqua Lake and Ashville Bay. Lakewood Golf Center is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We loved our stay and our dogs enjoyed it too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Thank you so much for the amazing review. We're so glad that you guy had a great time! We look forward hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the creek and easy access to the lake. We enjoyed sitting outside and taking advantage of the kayaks and paddle boat. It’s a very relaxing setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful place

We enjoyed our stay - it's great to have a dock right on the creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful! We had such a nice relaxing time. The kayaks were fun. We loved suttung in the got tub and looking at all the beautiful stars ar night! The neighbor was very nice too! The place is very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway with dogs

We really enjoyed our stay. Short trip to parks and trails. Cute little cottage. Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to stay

The property manager is always quick to respond. Place is extremely clean with nice view. I would recommend this place to family and friends.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage with easy access to the lake

Property was clean and well appointed with everything needed. Kayaks are amazing for the creek!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic cabin on the canal.

This Chautauqua home had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway!

This was a great cottage for a last min Ute weekend getaway! It’s on a quiet little inlet, so we watched lots of boats go by, had a nice campfire and just enjoyed a beautiful weekend outside! The owner and neighbors were so friendly as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Everything was perfect for family weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Great peaceful location. AC downstairs was very nice. Owner was very accommodating and quick to reply to any request. Pontoon availability was a plus!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed here for our fishing trip

Booking was as advertised. Nice location, just up the creek from the lake. Close to anything you might need, but out of the way. Quiet, dead end street. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a last minute reservation for an unexpected stay over Thanksgiving. Ashville is my hometown and I loved being central to family, shopping and visiting old haunts. The property turned into a winter wonderland and the cabin was super cozy. I was able to make several Thanksgiving side dishes thanks to the stocked kitchen. We certainly enjoyed being able to stretch out comfortably in several rooms to relax and watch what we wanted on different smart tvs. All the comforts of home, great communication from the host, we'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall weekend get away

The house was great. It’s in nice area on Goose Creek and near the lake. The location feels secluded but all conveniences, like a grocery store, are 20 minutes away. My boyfriend and I enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Our weekend with out of town family was a last minute decision. Literally booked the day before check-in. Clean, great location, and owners very accommodating. We definitely would book again. Would love to do a summer weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

Came up to the lake on a whim. Found this property the day before and booked it. We were not disappointed! We will definitely come back! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd stay. The hosts are amazing. The home is well stocked so all you need to do is hit a grocery store and then relax. The dock is easy to get all of the kayaks in and out. There are a ton of osprey and other birds in the area. Morning coffee on the porch is relaxing. The fire pit was so relaxing after being on the lake. Can't wait for next summer.
Relaxing fire pit
Osprey
Sunset on the lake (via kayak)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

There is a hot tub, kayaks, or you can relax on the sun porch My adult children used every amenity every day. great local restaurant's ice cream stands and stores in case you forgot something. and of course you are very close to the comedy museum. My family would definitely come back and stay at this property again in the future
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat!!

The cottage came well equipped with all the comforts of home. The location was tucked into a canal and across from a nature reserve, which made for a very serene stay. It was nice to to be able to utilize the kayaks in the canal on the calm waters too. After a long day of fishing, having the hot tub was a plus and a fire pit stocked with wood made unwinding easy. Enjoyed our 2 weeks and caught a lot of fish!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Creek Cottage

Wonderful property with excellent access on Goose Creek and view into the refuge where we saw deer, beaver, and geese. Very clean inside with nice size bedrooms and renovated kitchen. Was wonderfully set up and appreciate the little details like inside board games if it rained, soap and snacks! Clean hot tub and 3 kayaks was a really nice feature. Thank you so much for letting us stay there!! Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Thank you so much for the amazing review. We're so glad that you guy had a great time! We look forward hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wildlife, Amish, and Lake

Had a great time at this property, it is next to a creek that leads into the lake and across from a wildlife preserve so we saw lots of animals. One day, we had an Amish buggy and horse parked next door while they fished off the dock. The neighbor, Jerry was very friendly and helpful with any questions. House was well stocked and was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Sues group was excellent and she took great care of the house. Would definitley rent to her again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House🥰

Great house. Clean and quiet. Enclosed porch was comfortable. Loved sitting there to watch boats and kayaks go by. In case you forgot your toothbrush or toothpaste, bandaids etc it was there. We have been to plenty of rentals in OBX and never had that. Having boat was our best part here. Thank you Dan😍 We all loved our time there. Another thing too cross off my bucket list ❣️ Mike and Darlene
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2022
Thank you for the kind words, it was a pleasure hosting you guys!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The peace of wild things

We’d never been to Chautauqua lake so this was all new. This house is billed as a wildlife experience and it surely is! Goose Creek is quiet except for bird song. Beaver swim by and geese go past with their babies. This house was really comfortable from beds to couches to the glassed in porch that looked out onto the water. Everything clean and easy to live in. The outside swing on the water is a beautiful spot in the evening. WiFi was fast, neighborhood was quiet, and location was great for visiting other towns and sights on this gorgeous lake. Good restaurants nearby, other wildlife refuges and ice cream! Lots to see around this area. We loved every minute and plan to be back soon. Host was quickly helpful when we had a question. It is highly recommended if you like nature!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin for quiet getaway

The cabin was perfect for our family (parents and college aged kids). The kitchen was fully supplied with any cookware you will need plus a dishwasher. The beds are super comfy and so relaxing after hiking or kayaking all day. There is plenty of space for everyone so you don't feel like you are on top of each other. Launching our kayaks was easy from the dock and the river is so smooth and easy to paddle. The whole neighborhood is quiet and you can take a nice walk to a park. If you do want to venture out to Chautauqua Lake, you are just around the curve, but far enough that you don't hear boat noise all day. The owners were great. They answered any questions we had promptly and resolved the minor glitches right away. Would highly recommend and would visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, nice quiet cove

We enjoyed our stay and loved having the convenience of the dock. The neighborhood was nice and quiet and the neighbor was quite helpful. The house could use a little TLC. The sliding door from the kitchen/living room to the screened porch was quite difficult to slide and would only open about a foot. The thermostat resetting at 10:00pm made it uncomfortable for the upstairs guests. We misunderstood the listing of BBQ grill. The house had an outdoor griddle. The owners were responsive and answered our questions immediately.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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