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BLUE OAR LAKEHOUSE-Chautauqua-Lilydale-Luxury on the Lake

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Private beach area with floating dock and fire pit
Private kitchen
Master Suite with King RH Leather-Tempur Pedic Bed w/ TV lounge & full bath
Looking from foyer into livingroom
Master bath looking into master bedroom, whirlpool jet tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cassadaga, NY
  • Lily Dale Spiritual Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lily Dale Assembly
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • State University of New York at Fredonia
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

BLUE OAR LAKEHOUSE-Chautauqua-Lilydale-Luxury on the Lake

Welcome to Blue Oar Lakehouse on Cassadaga Lakes!

This upscale, 4-bedroom, 3-full bathroom retreat offers luxury on the lake with gorgeous full-water views, a private dock, and 75 feet of private pea gravel beach. Whether you’re gathering with family, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a peaceful getaway, Blue Oar Lakehouse is designed to make every stay unforgettable.

Interior Features

The home is filled with natural light, modern comforts, and thoughtful touches throughout.

Kitchen
A fully stocked kitchen makes cooking a pleasure, featuring a Samsung refrigerator with ice/water maker, KitchenAid convection range, dishwasher, septic-safe disposal, industrial sink faucet, microwave, Cuisinart blender, crockpot, hand-mixer, 4-slice toaster, KitchenAid mixer, Keurig coffee maker, 5 cup coffee maker and a French press, cookware, serving platters, and stainless steel flatware. Enjoy your morning coffee in the cozy kitchen nook.

Bedrooms & Baths
• First Floor: Queen bedroom with a full bath and tub. Grab bars and shower seat.
• Second Floor:
• Master suite with a King Tempur-Pedic bed, wall-to-wall modern carpeting, cove ceiling with recessed lighting, double-sink vanity, and soaking whirlpool jet tub, SmartTV lounge area.
• Queen bedroom with queen bed.
• Twin bedroom with 2 twin beds.
• Large full bath shared by queen and twin bedrooms.

Each bathroom features custom Carrara marble tile. Hardwood floors run throughout the house. The home sleeps 8 comfortably and includes a pack-n-play and highchair for little ones.

Living & Dining
• Dining room with seating for 6, plus two wingback chairs perfect for cocktails.
• Spacious living room with a huge sectional sofa, SmartTV, ceiling fan, and sweeping lake views with access to the front porch.
• Small office off the front foyer, ideal for remote work.

Other Amenities
• LG stackable washer/dryer on the second floor.
• Central air, ceiling fans, Nest thermostat.
• SmartTV, WiFi, and an electric fireplace.



Outdoor Features
• Generous covered front porch with rocking chairs and a porch swing overlooking the lake.
• New lakeside landscaping with pea gravel beach, firepit area, and a private floating dock with Adirondack chairs.
• Covered patio with propane grill and two large picnic tables for entertaining.
• Large driveway with additional parking pad plus a 4-car garage.
• Outdoor amenities include 4 kayaks, 4 bikes, pedal boat, floating mat, yard games, and a firepit for s’mores under the stars.



Location:
• 2.5 hours from Pittsburgh & Cleveland
• 1 hour from Buffalo & Erie

Local Highlights
• The Red House Wedding Venue
• Lily Dale Spiritual Center
• Chautauqua Lake & Lake Erie Wineries
• Local farm stands & Amish Country
• Southern Tier Brewery & Ellicottville Brewing
• Hiking, kayaking, biking & fishing in every season
• Close to public boat launch

You’ll never want to leave Blue Oar Lakehouse!


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To help make your stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible, here are some highlights of the property and a few house rules:

House Amenities
• Keurig coffee maker, 5-cup coffee maker, French Press. A few pods, sweeteners, creamers, honey, oil, salt, pepper, spices are available.
• Beds are made, bath linens provided, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer.
• Paper towels, toilet paper, dish pods, laundry pods, dish soap, garbage bags, to get you started.
• Kitchen is stocked with small appliances, cookware, serve ware, glassware, bar ware.
• Beach Towels are available.
• Firewood is provided. Do not use accelerants.
• Dollar General is 2 minutes away on Route 60 for additional needs.



Waterfront
• Enjoy 75 ft of private pea gravel beach, floating dock, 4 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, pedal boat, 4 adult bikes, yard games, propane grill, and firepit.
• The lakebed is rocky-uneven depths. No diving.



Vehicles & Parking
• Drive under 20 MPH on Lakeview Avenue.
• Parking in driveway, parking pad, 4-car garage.
• No street parking permitted.



Noise
• Blue Oar is located in a quiet, family community.
• Water carries sound—please be mindful.
• Quiet hours outdoors: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.



Dog Owners
• Dogs must be treated for fleas, ticks, heartworms.
• Dogs should be freshly groomed-trimmed nails.
• Please keep dogs on Blue Oar property only.
• Please pick up waste and put in gray bin in garage.
• Please vacuum dog hair inside house and porch. Thank you for helping us keep Blue Oar welcoming and dog-friendly for future guests!



Safety Features & Precautions
This property is located on a body of water. Children and dogs must be supervised at all times.

Safety features include:
• Engage child safety latches at top of house doors.
• 3 pressure baby gates (top of stairs & office).

Safety Precautions include:
• Bring appropriately sized lifejackets for children.
• Water-shoes recommended.
• Do not allow kids to sit on front porch ledge.
• Do not allow anyone to walk on lake ice.
• No Candles.

Use the long winding pea gravel pathway to get down to the waterfront beach area, firepit and floating dock. Do not climb through the landscaping. Front porch has a wide ledge so please do not allow children to climb or sit on ledge to prevent falling.

There is a combo smoke/carbon monoxide detector on the stairway. Property has a village zone code Officer, fire inspection annually.

Multiple fire safety devices on property. Smoke detectors in all bedrooms, hallways and main living areas, including carbon monoxide detector. Fire extinguishers in kitchen, laundry, & hallways. Fire blanket in kitchen drawer. Fire ladder in second floor queen bedroom closet.

Exterior doorbell camera kitchen door entrance facing garage. Exterior camera on back of garage facing backyard. Exterior camera at back gate entrance facing the road. Two cameras in locked basement to monitor hot water tank, water line, furnace, gas dryers. Guests do not have access to the locked basement.

Important: While these features are provided, adult supervision is always required, especially near water, stairs, elevated heights and outdoor spaces.



Parents & Children
• Do not bring orange-dyed powdered snacks.
• Please keep kids on Blue Oar property only.
• Pack ’n Play (inside bench in 1st floor bedroom).
• High Chair (closet in 1st floor bedroom).



Ladies
• Please do not use self-tanner inside the property.
• Do not use bath linens for makeup removal. Black makeup cloths are provided for your convenience.



Checkout Checklist
• Strip the beds you used.
• Load and start the dishwasher.
• Take all garbage to the cans in the garage.
• Return remotes, outdoor equipment.
• Dog owners: please vacuum pet hair and pick up all dog waste.



Maintenance
•Please message if you notice anything that needs repair, replacement, or attention during your stay.



Thank you for treating Blue Oar with care! I’m grateful you chose our Lakehouse and I hope you’ll return again soon.

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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: 30
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
You MUST vacuum all dog hair before you leave!!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Dog Owners please vacuum all dog hair and pick up all dog waste prior to check-out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
VEHICLES/PARKING • Drive under 20 MPH on Lakeview Avenue. • Parking in driveway, parking pad, 4-car garage. • No street parking permitted.
DOG OWNERS • Groomed please. • Please pick up waste and put in gray bin in garage. • Please vacuum dog hair inside house and porch.
GARBAGE •All garbage must be in bags and put in 4 cans in garage. • Leave cans in garage. Joey comes Friday afternoon to get. Take cardboard home.

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cassadaga

Located in Cassadaga, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Darwin R. Barker Historical Museum and Fredonia Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chautauqua Institution and Lily Dale Spiritual Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Chautauqua Bookstore and Chautauqua Belle Steamboat. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cassadaga, NY

What's nearby

  • Lily Dale Spiritual Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Lily Dale Assembly - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • State University of New York at Fredonia - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Chautauqua Lake - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 32 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪3 Lakes Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stockton Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post 1280 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪JoJo Asian Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sunflower Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BLUE OAR LAKEHOUSE-Chautauqua-Lilydale-Luxury on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at BLUE OAR LAKEHOUSE-Chautauqua-Lilydale-Luxury on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BLUE OAR LAKEHOUSE-Chautauqua-Lilydale-Luxury on the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BLUE OAR LAKEHOUSE-Chautauqua-Lilydale-Luxury on the Lake located?

This family-friendly Cassadaga holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lily Dale Spiritual Center and Lily Dale Assembly. Lily Dale Museum is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Schuchert review

House was very clean and extremely well stocked. Lake was gorgeous. Everything was supplied for our enjoyment - kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, fishing rods, bikes, Adirondack chairs, corn-hole, beach towels, and more. We had a wonderful, relaxing two days. Owner is very responsive. Just a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Relaxing family getaway

This property is fantastic with the charm of an older home and great renovations to make it user friendly. The lake is beautiful and quiet. The host does a fantastic job with communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and home are beautiful! Could not have wanted for more! You name it and it’s there! Owner very friendly and accommodating! Location to water superb!!! Book it!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Great Lakeside Summer Abode

Fantastic property with all of the amenities! Very clean and very nice beds with a great lakeside view, access to dock, paddle boat, firepit, garage and backyard. Also felt very safe in this area! Highly recommend for any short visit or weeklong vacation! Five Stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay with Blue Oar, and the house and grounds exceeded expectations. The lake front/dock/fire pit area is by far one of the best amenities we’ve experienced in a vacation rental. Not only is this home decorated with high end/comfortable furnishings, but the renters treat it like a home and it feels like one. So many vacation rentals are furnished like, vacation rentals, not blue oar! We love this home and all the water amenities, we kayaked, paddle boarded and pedal boated! My father’s family is from Cassadaga and several still live locally and they came over for a fire and dinner on Sunday to listen to the band at the beach and loved it so much, they want to rent it as a staycation home! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

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

Girls family getaway!

The property is absolutely lovely.Decorated so beautifully! loved the location and the water views!Loved enjoying the waterfront and chairs! Definitely one of our favorites!Our host Kim was very nice to deal with!Thanks for the memories!Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney B.

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

Luxe on the lake

We loved this place! The kids were so excited to all have their own bedrooms and we were as well. The beds were very comfortable. The place was not only clean, but very well organized with labels to help make everything that much easier, even in the garage! We appreciated all the fun extras, like the bikes, the outdoor games, the kayaks, etc. The landscaped dock area was beautiful. So nice to have the sitting area down there, and also up at the house on the front porch. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine K.

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

Beautiful weekend

The property was beautiful, on a gorgeous lake . House is immaculate with beautiful furnishings throughout. Kim the host will communicate details about your stay . She also has a book in house with all you need to know. Definitely will come back , it was a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Another Wonderful Stay at The Blue Oar

This property is absolutely delightful! All the amenities a family could want. Too numerous to mention here! Our family has stayed here multiple times and it is absolutely wonderful each time! The owner is excellent — never, ever had a problem at the house; Kim has literally thought of everything to make your stay enjoyable. We have already booked for 2026!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi S.

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

Snowmobile Trip

This property was wonderful. Simply it’s everything you could want or need!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Perfect Getaway

Our stay was absolutely amazing!! Had an issue with the water, but was fixed in a timely manner. Since I’m a Chef, the kitchen was perfect except I would suggest having a few more utensils such as a whisk, rubber spatula and larger skillets. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Always A Joy

We've been coming here for years and it gets better each time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Visiting son at college

We had a wonderful time. The house was very accommodating and clean. Dog friendly I give it 10 stars. Our dog loved looking out the door and tracking the deer tracks. Thank you for a memorable weekend. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica h.

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

Very beautiful, clean & comfortable. Would definitely stay there again!

Easy access, accommodating & a great location!

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Family Gathering

We all had a great time at this beautiful home. Has everything you need and is located in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Beautiful home

This is such a beautiful home with space for everyone and so well-appointed! We’d love to go back in the summer to enjoy the lake activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time and are already planning on coming back. Maybe with fur babies since it’s dog friendly with baby gates everywhere. Next time we will probably stay longer. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

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

Home away from home

We were looking for a nice peaceful place to relax and we definitely found it. From waking up each morning to the beautiful view, to spending the day kayaking and then end it with a cozy fire all by the lake, it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Noelle A.

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

Ladies getaway

Beautiful house and property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This was the second time my family stayed at this property and it was wonderful again this year! The house comes with so many amenities and is perfect for both adults and children. I am just thrilled with our stay here! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Louisville,Ohio

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

Wonderful Stay

Our stay at the Blue Oar was relaxing. Everything we needed was there and the house was as advertised. We booked it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare L.

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

Blue Oar

We loved everything about the house. It was perfect in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Always Great

We have been renting this for the last 5 years it is always a great experience! Kim the owner pays attention to every detail. My family loves staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

Family weekend celebration

This was our first visit but won’t be our last! The property is even better than advertised. There was so much to do there even on the rainy days! Thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Collins

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Hi! I split my time between Cassadaga Lakes, NY and Pittsburgh, PA, where I run my marketing firm, Blue Tomato. I grew up in nearby Jamestown, NY, and I have a passion for renovating and restoring old spaces.

My two dogs, Moggy & Mosey, especially love spending time at Blue Oar Lakehouse and Blue Canoe Lake Cottage. During your stay, my wonderful property manager, Rachyl, who lives right in the village, will be available if you need anything.

Why they chose this property

I drove by this house in the summer of 2013 and knew I had to renovate it into something beautiful! The area is a quiet gem that guests find very relaxing. Its a low key residential family-friendly community. I hope you enjoy it!!

What makes this property unique

This upscale 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat offers luxury on the lake with gorgeous full-water views, a private dock, and 75 feet of private pea gravel beach. Whether you’re gathering with family, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a peaceful getaway, Blue Oar Lakehouse is designed to make every stay unforgettable.

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