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Year-Round Renovated Lakefront Cottage & Pet Friendly!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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The view from our deck
View from our front yard lakeside!
Welcome to our cottage!
Have your morning coffee lakeside!
Our private dock where dogs love to be dogs!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mayville, NY
  • Place, Chautauqua Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Amphitheater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Loft

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Year-Round Renovated Lakefront Cottage & Pet Friendly!

Welcome to our completely renovated cottage with 80 feet of lake front that is open year round! Our cottage has so much to offer. Whether you are coming for a romantic get away, a fishing trip or a family vacation, this cottage is your answer! Situated in the quaint town of Mayville in Whitney Bay, this area is known for its abundant fishing, one of the best fishing areas on the lake.

Our cottage has 2 first floor full bedrooms and a fully furnished second floor loft! The master bedroom is on the first floor & has a queen bed (sleeps 2) and the second bedroom is also on the first floor & has 2 sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4) . The beauty here, is our cottage has the potential to sleep 3 additional people upstairs in the loft (no door) with 3 beds. The loft is a very functional room that sleep's additional guest's. So, the cottage sleeps up to 9!

There is a fully functional kitchen and a dinner table that seats 6. A beautiful screened in porch with wicker furniture and an additional dinner table that seats 4 with a picture perfect view of the lake. In addition, there is a deck with a nice seating arrangement and a gas grill equipped with propane that allows for gatherings outside and enjoyment of the nice size yard that leads to a long dock (seasonal). While enjoying the large yard, don’t forget to bring some wood with you and make yourself comfortable on the adirondack chairs that surround our fire ring situated lakeside.

Dogs welcome! If you would like to bring your dog with you, (2 dog max) please let us know what kind of dog(s) you have when making your reservation. We do charge a pet fee (per dog) due to the extra cleaning animals often require. If you are bringing your dog with you, we ask that you follow the rules so we can continue to allow our guest’s to bring their dog with them on vacation. Thank you in advance for your diligence!

You are welcome to tie your boat off on our private dock during your stay as well. (Mid to late May - mid to late October. The water depth is at least 4'-5' high around our dock, so docking your boat will not be a problem. Don’t have your own boat? Not to worry! There are many boat rental options around the lake. Additionally, there is also easy boat launch access just around the corner from our cottage at no charge.

PLEASE NOTE: Check with me the first 2 weeks of May and the first 2 weeks of October if your stay is dependent on the dock being available. The “bookend” months are variable since the installation of our dock is weather dependent. We can’t guarantee that the dock will be in during these months so please check with me prior to making your reservation. Thank you!

We are only 10 minutes from the cute town of Mayville which has almost anything you would need. A 10 minute drive (5 minute boat ride) to Bemus Point and only a few minutes drive to the Chautauqua Institute. There is little you will be missing during your stay! Enjoy a quiet vacation in a clean and totally updated lakefront cottage with all of the modern amenities!



Enjoy your stay in our fully furnished cottage that includes:
* AC window units in every room
* Washer & Dryer
* Clean linens
* Towels
* 2 smart TV's
* WiFi
* Gas grill
* Board Games
* Parking 2-3 cars

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of all ages welcome
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Events

No events allowed
Not permitted at any time
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Pets

Pets allowed
We do allow most dogs. Please inquire.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted at any time
Dog must be leashed outdoors, crated if left alone indoors, stay off all furniture at all times.
All adults, children and dogs must stay within designated property boundaries at all times.
Boat/trailer parking not permitted at the cottage. Free boat launch/parking available only 1/2 mile away.

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
Note from host: Not permitted at any time
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mayville

Located in Mayville, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Chautauqua Institution and Miller Bell Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chautauqua Golf Club and Lakewood Golf Center. Chautauqua Belle Steamboat and Chautauqua Bookstore are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, winery tours and power boating.
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Mayville, NY

What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Chautauqua Amphitheater - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Long Point on Lake Chatauqua State Park - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Midway State Park - 17 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Truffle Honey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Andriaccio's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Guppy's Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ellicottville Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Year-Round Renovated Lakefront Cottage & Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Year-Round Renovated Lakefront Cottage & Pet Friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year-Round Renovated Lakefront Cottage & Pet Friendly! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Year-Round Renovated Lakefront Cottage & Pet Friendly! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Chautauqua Lake and Whitney Bay. Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just loved this cozy cottage.. all the grandchildren could stay together!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great relaxing week . Kids enjoyed the bullfrogs and fishing was excellent .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One word, WOW, so peaceful, clean, with all supplies needed. Great location in the bay. Host responded to all questions promptly. Already looking to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and well-appointed home for a small family gathering at the lake. Loved the style. Very close to golf and the Chautauqua Institute.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

beautiful place

great property. we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

Beautiful! Private. Very quiet location on the water. Surprisingly close to all the attractions.

Very quaint, had all the necessities of home. Only disappointing part was that we couldn't have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Wonderful

Thank you for sharing your wonderful cottage. We enjoyed the quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

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

Excellent property

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Chatauqua while staying at this quaint property. It’s very conveniently located to the Institution and Bemis Point. We used the dock with our Boat and the launch ramp was just a mile away. We would definitely recommend this property and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

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

Relaxing Week

We had a nice relaxing week at the property….we enjoyed fishing and swimming from the dock!! We also did a nice hike at Panama Rocks
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

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

Paradise

The property was just as described. The kids enjoyed swimming right of the doc and the adults relaxed on the deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quiet and relaxing quiet and relaxing ,quiet, wildlife

They seem to have a lot of basic stuff you would have at home. If you like quiet and to relax this is the place... There's a few issues,but nothing that would stop me from rebooking. Rustic wood cottage. Maybe next time I'll rent a boat .We enjoy our stay. Caught a lot of fish, but you have to work for them. The down under thing didn't work so well. Take wooden bulbers with you and a few boxes of nightcrawler s. Find some hooks with the little shiny thing and red beads on them. I caught at least 60 or 70 fish . Enjoy YOUR STAY.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Last minute Christmas

We had a lovely last minute Christmas with my family at the house. The owner was very responsive with questions. It was very convenient to family in the area and nice and cozy inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Fishing

Cottage was great, everything is updated and kept very well. Perfect spot on the lake for fishing. Owner was very responsive to any questions we had prior. I would definitely recommend this cottage and the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R., Tonawanda

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

Unbelievable!!!!!

From the moment you step through the door it is the most outstanding experience you will ever have. Very ,very quaint! Very ,very clean! Just a wonderful stay. Already thinking of booking for next year!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

Loved it! What a view!!

My husband and I had a very relaxing time with an AWESOME view of Chautauqua Lake! The cottage has all the amenities you would want or need. The decor is nautical which we absolutely love. We were also able to bring our fur child, Angel. The owners respond quickly to answer any questions you may have. So clean and enjoyable! Definitely on our list to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Renata M.

Perfect lakeside family vacation

We stayed at this lovely cottage for our first family vacation with my 3 year old and 1 year old. It was an adorable, well-kept and cheerful home with a lovely lakefront we enjoyed. Karen responded to my queries almost immediately starting with the booking process, leading up to our stay, and throughout the weekend when anything was needed. She even made sure a folding chair was available in the cottage so we could strap my 1 year old's traveling high chair harness to it. We felt very much "at home" in the cottage and my little boy couldn't get enough of the swings out back. Mayville is a great place to stay--down the street from the Institution and close to beaches where we could relax with our children. Thank you for making our first vacation a success!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., Sutton, Vermont

Lovely Lake House

Three friends and I stayed at this cabin for five nights. It is small but one of the best-stocked houses I've rented. It is adorably furnished and decorated. We were there during the week in mid-May and were the only people in the area, but even in summer, the location would be private. This is the next to the last house on the roadway and there are no houses across the road. The view of the lake is lovely. It was a bit cool during our stay so we only used the screened porch one evening, but it will be a wonderful place to relax in summer. The upstairs does get stuffy during the day, but the owners have fans and a window air conditioner. I found that if I put it on for a few hours during the evening, it cooled it down nicely. We cooked at the house so didn't explore the local restaurants, but there are many to choose from in the area. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

phillip k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place for fishing
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful anniversary vacation at the lakefront cottage and our dogs. Wonderful location and will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property right on the lake private dock well equipped one small issue there’s black mold in the air conditioners
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Lots of kitchen pots, pans, utensils. The only thing needed was a cupboard to put a few groceries in. We had to keep everything out on the counter. But there was enough counter space to do that. WiFi access was easy. Lots of clean towels. Everything was just as the photos showed. We loved the screen room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third year in a row we have stayed at the cottage. We love this spot in the lake, it is very calm and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the house and property were great! Everything you need to cook inside or grill outside is available! Specially enjoyed the nights outside with the stars and sounds of the bull frogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather o.

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

Clean, cozy, dog friendly cottage

Nicely appointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael w.

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

Small piece of heaven!

This was our 6th stay here. This place never disappoints! Home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karen Forbes

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Hi! Our names are Mark and Karen. Mark grew up in Zanesville, OH and graduated from Bowing Green State University and Karen grew up in Shaker Hts., OH and graduated from Kent State University. We currently live in Chagrin Falls, OH and have 5 great kids. We have many hobbies, some of which include taking long walks, woodworking, painting furniture, sewing, as well as snow and water skiing to name a few. We love to travel and still have some favorites left on the list. Many would probably describe us as easy going, fun loving people who enjoy life. Our "cup" is always half full!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property the minute we saw it! With 80 feet of lake frontage and very few neighbors, we knew this would be a great place. Whitney Bay is know for it's abundant fishing and fisherman come from around the lake to take advantage of the Bay. It's quite, private and it really feels like the perfect summer home. Even though the interior of the cottage needed some "TLC" when we purchased it, we knew we could renovate and make it our own. That's exactly what we did. Just last year, we spent 4 months completely renovating the inside. With a lot of hard work and countless hours of time and energy, we accomplished our goal and we are very pleased with the result. Now, our cottage is warm, inviting and totally updated!

What makes this property unique

The amount of lake frontage and the view. YES, the view is spectacular! Between the unobstructed view and the sound of the water, it's a match made in heaven! You can instantly relax inside or out which is what makes this cottage so very special!

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