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Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8225.8 sq m
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Explore the area
Lakewood, NY
- Place, Chautauqua Lake1 min drive
- Place, National Comedy Center12 min drive
- Place, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum12 min drive
- Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
East Bedroom
1 Double Bed
North Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
South Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
West Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
First Floor Bath
Toilet
Upstairs Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Gifford House: 4BR, Secluded Lake House on 1.5 Acres with Private Dock
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, but we like the local place--Stedman's--more!) 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.
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, but we like the local place--Stedman's--more!) 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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Lakewood
Located in Lakewood, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and Robert H. Jackson Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lakewood Golf Center and Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Northwest Arena or Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lakewood, NY
What's nearby
- Chautauqua Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- National Comedy Center - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
- Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
- Long Point on Lake Chatauqua State Park - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
- Chautauqua Institution - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 5 min drive
- Applebee's Grill + Bar - 5 min drive
- Davidsons Family Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Group Ther-Happy - 17 min walk
- Schuyler's Country Kitchen - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Your host
I live in Pittsburgh, but we love going to CHQ for a quiet weekend away. We love hosting people at the lake house when we're not using it and are happy to share our farmhouse with you!
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