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Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7117.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Millcreek Mall
  • Place, Waldameer & Water World
  • Place, Bayfront Convention Center
  • Airport, Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK

Welcome to our cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom haven in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania! Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in a home perfect for families seeking a delightful escape. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a weekend getaway, or a business trip, our Erie home is your ideal retreat. Book now and experience the warmth of a true home away from home. We can't wait to welcome you to Erie's charm!

Find your next coastal getaway at this 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage located 10 minutes from Presque Isle, Waldameer, Bayfront, and downtown shopping and dining. After a day out, return home to a fully equipped kitchen, private deck, fire pit, and enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, and a well-stocked game cabinet! If you're looking for a fish camp, the large driveway accommodates 2x boat trailers with turnaround, and you're within 20 minutes of Walnut Creek, Trout Run, Elk Creek, and Crooked Creek. Contact for a monthly discount!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not rearrange the furniture, wall hangings, personal property, appliances. Charges will apply for damages, or for additional labor to move it back.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING INSIDE OR WITHIN 10 FEET OF ENTRYWAYS. VIOLATIONS WILL INCUR FINES AND ADDITIONAL CLEANING FEES UP TO $500 PER VIOLATION.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Erie

Located in Erie, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Presque Isle Beach, while Waldameer & Water World and Splash Lagoon are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Erie Zoo and Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Erie, PA

What's nearby

  • Erie Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Millcreek Mall - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Waldameer & Water World - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bayfront Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Splash Lagoon - 9 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 6 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Wok - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McGarrey's Oakwood Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panos' Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK on 6 November 2025 start from NZ$455.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central 3-Bed Home • Ideal for Families, Shopping, Beaches, Fishing • Dogs OK located?

This family-friendly Erie cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of All an Act Theatre Production and Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier. Erie Zoo and Millcreek Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our stay in Erie! It was well supplied, clean and cozy. We enjoyed the lovely back porch and yard. The owner is very nice and communicative, which is always so nice when you stay in an unfamiliar home! We will definitely be booking this home again when we need a place to stay in Erie.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S F.

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

Cleanest I've ever stayed in

This house is charming and spectacularly clean. The water pressure was great. Of course, I love the red refrigerator! There is a large selection of good coffee available that we enjoyed. Rt.79 is easy to exit from and enter, and it's easy to get to anywhere in Erie that you want to from this location. The mall with lots of shops and restaurants is one exit away on 79 if you like/need to do that. We enjoyed our stay and will book here should we visit Erie again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Cozy Cottage

Great location in Erie for a family to stay with lots of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Trip to Erie

Overall the property was very nice. It would have been nice for a 2nd bathroom, since there were 7 people staying.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

2nd to me at this location

The house is very close to family in Erie so it is convenient for our stay. The home is very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda (Mandy) B., Smithburg, WV-US

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

Great Lake Escape

Planned a quick getaway to celebrate our daughters graduation. Everything was wonderful and the home was by far the cleanest we’ve stayed in. This rental had all amenities needed for a comfortable stay with pleasant additions such as coffee and tea. The convenient location allowed quick access to all our favorite areas, eliminating unnecessary travel time. We thoroughly enjoyed coffee on the quiet patio and our furbaby loved playing in the backyard. The owner, Ted, was courteous and helpful, providing an easy check-in/check-out process and very responsive to questions. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in

Found a critter in our bed

We were supposed to have an early check-in, but there were some issues Where it put them a little bit behind. We got there late., Unloaded our vehicle, then my husband wanted to take a half hour nap before our evening, so he pulled the sheet down in the downstairs bedroom and found a Live bug. I am not quite sure what kind of bug it was, however, I knew that we just could not stay there.. We did not get a chance to check the other beds nor did we get a chance to Look at this bed to see if there were any more. The host told us that it was one bug and that Basically, he would not refund us. I don’t know about you, but I would never tell my husband or child, nor myself to lay my head down on a pillow where I found a bug, especially not knowing what it was. It’s not like a hotel where they could just give you another room to stay in. This was my first experience with Vrbo and unfortunately this has ruined us so we probably will not be back. We were only there for 20 minutes and then we drove around Erie looking for a place to stay. Very frustrating and disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

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

Good place to stay for a fishing trip

Close to the bay with an adequate driveway for 2 boats. Also felt safe leaving our gear out all night. The house was good for what we needed, slept 4 comfortably and big back porch. Inside was clean and tidy but outside needed a little attention. No big deal
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Convenient and clean

We enjoyed our stay. The house is very clean, and centrally located. We like to prepare breakfast at home, and were very impressed with the well appointed kitchen. Sharp knives, lots of utensils particularly! The bed was comfy and Hulu is one of our favorite streaming stations. Our host was responsive although we encountered no problems. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Great place

Was a nice place to stay. Property was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

samantha w.

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

Great communication and very clean!!

This was a great property! Few minutes from Presque Isle and Maria's tasty treats ice cream down the street was amazing! We walked to it one night. The host had numerous proactive communications and was so easy to deal with! The place was very clean! Easy access instructions and the place had everything we needed. We stayed with 4 adults and 2 kids and there was plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Perfect Location

This was the perfect house for our family of 5 while we attended a sports tournament in Erie. From the beginning Ted was great at communicating and keeping us informed before our stay. He was very responsive during the stay and he and his wife have everything you need as far as amenities. Coffee bar was fantastic! Bedroom layouts were just what we needed and his place is very clean, modern, and you just feel at home. You are on a busy road so traffic can be a little loud but sound/white noise machines we brought did the trick and you couldn’t really hear it. Back porch is really cozy and a nice grill if you want to cook out. This place has everything and I highly recommend if coming to Erie to enjoy the city, lake, or whatever brought you here. Ted’s place is the one to rent!! Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Well-maintained home

My family really enjoyed the convenience of this house to neighborhood parks and the local ice cream shop, Maria's! The house was very clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The owner was very responsive and helpful when the wifi went out the one day. Presque Isle State Park is beautiful and we enjoyed splashing in the water with our dog. When we brought him back to the house we were pleased to find a hose so we could give him a bath before going inside. The yard was nice and quiet to sit in during the evenings. Overall a wonderful stay, we would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Our stay

The house was clean and comfortable but outdoor couch was full of pet hair.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Long weekend visit

The house is very clean and well stocked with linens, towels and kitchen items. My husband and I were up visiting our kids and grandkids. Nice location and well kept property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

Comfortable Accommodations Close to Everything.

The house was comfortable and well stocked for our weekend stay. Ted we great about communication throughout the entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa D.

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

Wonderful house

We enjoyed our stay and the owner was wonderful. The house was incredibly clean, a great size for our family of 6. You can tell a lot of thought was put into a comfortable stay for guests! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Erie Stay

We had a great time staying at the cottage. It was cozy, comfortable and as described, we would recommend this rental and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

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

Stay with friends

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Communication with Ted was prompt and informative. The check in process was smooth. Overall a good experience and would use again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

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

Erie Vacation

Enjoyed our stay at the Erie Cottage. The accomodations were fine. Beds were comfortable, as were the pillows. A/C was a blessing! Conversations with Ted, the owner, were prompt and complete. Questions were answered in a timely manner. Property was ample for our quick little visit. We recommend this site highly! Gordon & Sally Scott Allegany, NY
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua M.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ted Ehlert

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Aloha and welcome! We’re the Ehlert’s – Karen, Ted, and Dagny – and we’re so happy to host you in our cozy cottage in Erie, PA. We’re travelers and adventurers at heart, and love to explore new places that might not be obvious destinations. That’s how we found Erie! Since Ted’s work (serving in the US Marine Corps) keeps us bouncing around the globe, we like to have a place to come home to and reset – and a place we can share with others until we finally settle down. So kick back, relax, and make the best of Erie!

What makes this property unique

This cottage is in the middle of town and therefore close to literally everything! Super convenient to restaurants, stores, the mall, bars and brewpubs, city parks, the shore and beaches -- you won't have to drive far to get to it all. And it's also right off the interstate so there's no winding through town trying to find it after a long drive into town.

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