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Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming

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A wooden staircase with a green railing leading to a landing where a chair is placed.
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A window with a view of a beach and the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Erie

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dunkirk, NY
  • Place, Point Gratiot Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Walk-in shower!

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dunkirk

Located in Dunkirk, this condo is on the beach. Dunkirk Historical Museum and Fredonia Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chadwick Bay and Shorewood Country Club. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Dunkirk, NY

What's nearby

  • Point Gratiot Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • State University of New York at Fredonia - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Chautauqua Lake - 31 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 40 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum - 56 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Holy Wong Chinese - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blasdell Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Historical home 1Br/1Ba apt on Lake Erie w/ Balcony, WiFi, Streaming located?

Nestled on the beach, this Dunkirk condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie and Point Gratiot Park. Chadwick Bay and Shorewood Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with access to beach. Fully-stocked kitchen and bathroom. Amenities galore. Generous and welcoming host. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home in an incredible location! The unit is comfortable, wonderfully historic, and has absolutely everything you could need on your vacation. The host is a kind soul who goes above and beyond to make your stay amazing. She was very welcoming to our dog, which means the world to us. We certainly hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a beautiful older house guessing from 1800s. View is beautiful tree out front that’s growing through porch roof. Only thing it’s very very hot in the house . ACs can’t keep up to the heat. Would love if it had better air conditioning. Maybe central air or something similar. But lots of things provided buy owner to do. Pretty much has it all to help with your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very good service and safe and nearby grocery
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our weekend getaway! We loved the historical aspect and beach access even though it was cold. Town is small but has a few hidden gems to eat at! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was stocked better than my kitchen at home! Very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay. Love the location. Beach is beautiful. Great property. Owners are incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoy our weekend getaway! The weather was perfect! Our host Jewels and her son Alex were wonderful! There is so much history in this home. We loved the cozy apartment. We can’t wait to book our next trip!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place felt like being in someone’s home’s
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very eclectic and comfortable stay. The apartment had absolutely everything we could have possobly needed to make our visit memorable. The location is amazing, situated beachfront on Lake Erie. Jules, oir host, was friendly and accommodating. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very neat and well-stocked. We
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Week!

Beautiful location, adjacent to Lake Erie. Dog friendly is a plus! We’ll furnished and equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming!

This property was very relaxing and charming. We enjoyed playing in the lake and taking walks along the shore. It was wonderful to be able to walk out the door and be on the beach. The owners are great and made sure we had everything we could want or need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanting

My family and I stayed here for 6 days and it truly could not have been better. We'd never been to the area, but were looking for a mellow "beach" experience and this delivered beyond our dreams. The access to the water is so easy, every detail of the room we stayed in was charming. The kitchen is well stocked with spices and all, they do a great job managing the temperature of the home especially in the middle of summer. It's hard to put into words just how much we enjoyed the space and its offerings.Bonus: There's also a family owned drive in movie theatre right down the road!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique property in a stellar location

Good communication with the owner prior to our stay. Detailed access instructions which allowed us easy entry. Very comfortable apartment for the two of us and our small dog. Very well equipped. Best of all, an amazing location. Right on the lake, lovely beach walks in either direction and incredible sunsets. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place. Very comfortable, clean and loved the location. Every room has everything you need. The kitchen was very well stocked. Loved the walk-in shower relaxing under the stars and admiring the amazing sunsets. Spent most of the time relaxing, walking on the beach and looking for beach glass. You do have to check out the history of the home and the man who built the place. Check out the photos and documents pertaining to the person and the property.Jules and Austin were great. Enjoyed talking with them. Will definitely stay again.Thank you from both of us for the wonderful stay. Didn't want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful aprtments. Landscaping on grounds was nicely done. Beach area could have been cleaner. LOVED the history and would love to see the first level. Drove me crazy that I couldn’t. AMentities and supplies on site were way over the top! From games, art supplies, tv/DVDs, toiletries etc. Thank you for an interesting place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation!

We stayed at this beautiful, historic property for a 7 day, summer vacation. Our boys, ages 5 & 7, had a great time playing in the lake, running up and down the beach and playing in the large side yard. The property is well maintained and the apartment was spotless. We had plenty of room and took special note of how quiet the unit was (concrete walls make a difference!). The sunsets are amazing! The property has a wonderful, heart felt history and there are multiple historic documents and pictures to look through. Highly recommend staying at this incredible property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away From It All

Our stay was like traveling back in time to this old stone cottage on the lake. It feels like staying at your great-grandma’s house. Wholesome activities. a well-stocked kitchen for cooking, and beautiful outdoor environment. We painted rocks, played games and relaxed in beach chairs on the beach. It was too windy to boat, or we would have kayaked and paddle boarded, too. The owner responded quickly when we had glitches. If you like history, you’ll love your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
How thoughtful and considerate of your party to offer such a gracious and enchanting review. We appreciate you choosing our home for your family vacation, and happy we are able to help create memories that will last a lifetime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a find!

I book my VRBO rentals with high expectations, and this surpassed those in many ways. I've never been in a location that offered/supplied anything and everything - fully stocked cleaning products, bathroom products, spices, assorted hot/cold beverages, blankets, towels, etc. This is a 1928 cobblestone home, so if you're looking for immaculate everything, it may not be for you. For us, it simply made it more charming. There are some quirky things like older windows and doors, but the updates more than made up for those! There are 2 upstairs apartments, and both are lovely. I'm glad we had the apartment with the balcony, as the October weather was beautiful enough to enjoy it. The Lake Erie weather did turn blustery for 2 days, so the heated bathroom floor was fabulous, along with a super shower and double sinks. Having our own beachfront, and access to several more miles of beach walking, was perfect for us and a water loving labrador. Our hostess, Jul, was the most accommodating and wonderful gem of all. She showered us with surprises, tips, and goodies for the entire stay. Just don't ask her for the shirt off her back, because I'm sure she'd give it to you! We can't wait to go back and re-connect.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good times by the lake

The house has a lot of character, is very unique, quirky and eccentric. It was a little too old fashioned/crammed for our taste, but our children loved it and thought it was magical! We knew what to expect from the photos – so not complaining ;) Check-in was easy. The biggest advantage of the house is the wonderful direct lakeside location, the view, the sunsets. The beach is a little rough but you have it to yourself, the water is clean and very clear on calm days. We enjoyed the garden, chairs, tables with benches a lot! Sat outside to paint rocks, eat, play, relax and went swimming in the lake a lot! Lots of things to do in the area, too. The house was very well equipped, the kitchen had everything we could have wished for, we used the rock painting equipment and the best thing for us were the stand-up paddle board and kayak we could use! I didn't understand from the description on the website, that the house had two apartments for rent. But that wasn't a problem - our neighbors and their dog were very nice and we had lovely chats with them. My biggest problem with the apartment were the beds. They were way too soft and killed our backs. The couches in the living room also were very uncomfortable and there was basically no place where you could hang out comfortably. Another no-go for me was that the windows couldn’t be opened at all. This house could be absolutely amazing after some tidying up and some new furniture! All in all, we enjoyed our time by the lake a lot! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, amazing house

We plan to come back, and here are the top reasons why: 1. Being just a few steps from the water and having a view over the lake is priceless. Our family loved the sand (with stones mixed in) beach and swimming in the lake. (This isn't a pristine beach, as it has large driftwood and an occasional dead fish, but it was great for playing in the sand and lounging.) We ate every meal on the picnic tables overlooking the lake and toasted s'mores in the firepit on the beach. We were also delighted to discover that a new business a 5 minute walk down the beach rents jet skis and that Point Gratiot Park, a 10 minute walk down the beach, has beautiful, tiny private beaches to explore. 2. The combination of a clean, modern apartment in an old, rambling house with tons of charm and character is so unique. The apartment itself combines the best of new (a beautiful bathroom with a shower that nobody every wanted to get out of, for example) with the best of old (hardwood floors). The house as a whole has so much character and history that we spent the week delighting in it (our favorite is a front porch built around an 100+ year old oak tree). 3. This is the best stocked rental house we've ever stayed in. We loved the kayak, balance board, and pedal boat. This house has so much more than the basics - a rock painting kit (we had tons of fun with this), paper products for beach meals, plenty of extra blankets, toiletries you may have forgotten, and a very well stocked kitchen, just to name a few. 4. Our hosts were great and responsive. We had a tiny maintenance issue and trouble finding the driveway at first, and they were very quick and friendly in their responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Lake Erie vacation!

We were 2 adults, 2 teens, 2 dogs and 1 Aunti (for part of our stay) for the 1st and 4th of July celebrations and we had the best vacation! Our son took a hard look through each room when we got there and declared, "this place is kitted out" which is high praise from a teen. The kids splashed in the lake every day, searched for beach glass, found the perfect rocks to paint, played basketball on the court, and self entertained for hours. We adults read in the lake breeze, had cookouts every evening and watched the sunsets which were gorgeous! The sunrises are also so beautiful and we left the french doors open to hear the waves crash on the beach during the days when we napped inside as well as overnight. The apartment was great. Everything was comfortable and every possible thing you could think to need was on hand in multiples. We brought art supplies for the kids only to find boxes of supplies in the basement, we brought towels and favorite summer blankets only to find so many other options available. There are books, pillows, spices, sun screen, art supplies, a canoe, a kayak, a stand-up paddleboard, 2 boogie boards, etc for all of the things one could imagine wanting to do on vacation. The water was probably 75 degrees varying between crystal clear and calm, to churned with a steady staccato of waves depending on the change in weather. Even on the couple of grey days we had, the Lake was beautiful with warm summer winds and the kids chased our dogs around the beach when they needed to dry off from hours spent in the lake. Everyone slept well all vacation. The location is also prime. We day tripped to Niaraga falls, Chautauqua, Cassedega, Westfield, and there's music on the Pier in Dunkirk, which we missed, but they have it all summer long. The other apartment was rented to the most amazing couple and we had such a lovely time with them we ended up exchanging information and promised to go visit each other, which is the perfect summation of the vibes this cottage has to offer. Overall, we have never stayed in a more thoughtfully equipped rental. Austin and Julia have made their family vacation home so inviting we promised ourselves that we would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as stated in the listing. The hosts were great. A very comfortable stay and a nice experience. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful, comfortable haven on shores of Lake Erie

This unit made for a very restful, enjoyable week of late summer relaxation. The 1920s building maintains many of its historic touches, but the updates to this unit make for a very modern experience–heated bathroom floors, a stone-walled, three-head shower, updated kitchen appliances, comfortable mattress, Roku, Netflix, Playstation, and more. Our favorite part of the unit was the gorgeous french door balcony that looks directly onto the beach and lake. For our mid-September stay, we watched the sunset from the balcony while we ate dinner before bonfires on the beach at night. We also took advantage of the kayaks to brave the Lake Erie winds, looked for beach glass along the rocky beach, and spent hours reading and playing games in the pretty, spacious yard. There is another unit in the house, but we didn't hear the other guests and happily coexisted on the large property with plenty of space to ourselves. We tried many of Auston recommendations for local breweries, vineyards and eateries. While the surrounding area is quiet and spread out, there's plenty of fun and adventurous ways to explore Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Western NY.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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