Escape to a tranquil retreat on the cliffs of Lake Erie at this charming FLW-inspired ranch. Unwind in the grand family room with soaring ceilings, enjoy awesome views from the dining room window and bright kitchen with espresso machine, or relax on the sprawling deck overlooking professionally maintained lawns.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Lake Erie Escape - Erie, PA
Escape the daily routine on the cliffs of Lake Erie! Located across the channel from Presque Isle Beach 11, the views are incredible! Guests will love the thoughtful amenities and beautiful neighborhood.
Built in 1938, this FLW- inspired ranch is a perfect gathering space. Grand family room wrapped in mahogany with soaring ceilings and space for everyone! The window from dining room provides an endless supply of living art with awesome views of the Great Lake. Guests will love the bright kitchen, well-stocked with espresso machine and Keurig coffees and kitchen basics. The kitchen opens up to a sprawling deck, professionally maintained lawn with automated sprinkler system. The house sits atop a very steep 80’ cliff above Lake Erie, with no fence or barrier. We do not recommend allowing any young children (or wild adults) to play unattended in back yard.
Home has two full bathrooms fully stocked with fine shampoo/conditioners, soaps and linens. Three bedrooms with ultra comfortable beds, soft bedding and simple Lakeside decor. There is also a flexible room between family room and kitchen with access to the front porch. This space is great for working remote and a Queen pull-out sofa for extra sleeping options.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Erie, PA. There is a public pavilion and beach- full of beach glass- just a short walk away at the corner of Lakeside and Chautauqua Blvd. It is an adventure to get down to the beach, along a rooted path, adding to its hidden gem allure! (See listing photos)
HOUSE RULES: Please count all visitors at time of booking.
Please respect the neighborhood and practice quiet time beginning at 10 pm. No smoking, vaping, pets or illegal activity - $500 fee.
Guest must reserve with accurate count of people in their group. NO additional visitors permitted on property- whether staying or not. Hosts and staff live nearby.
Check out our sister properties along Lakeside: Dreamy Home on Lakeside Drive, and The Blue House with Lake Views
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Theme park nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please be advised - steep 80’ cliff in backyard!
House fits 8 guests comfortably. Guest must reserve with accurate count of people in their group, no additional visitors allowed.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Backyard is 80’ cliff above Lake- Very dangerous!
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Erie, this vacation home is near theme parks 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. Erie Maritime Museum and expERIEnce Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Erie travel guide
What time is check-in at Lake Erie Escape - Erie, PA?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Erie Escape - Erie, PA?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Erie Escape - Erie, PA located?
Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Lake Erie, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Larry R. Fabrizi Dog Park and Community Health Net - Harborcreek Health Center. UPMC Park and expERIEnce Children's Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Lake Erie Escape - Erie, PA Reviews
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We certainly enjoyed our stay. This is our third year and the experience is always great. This year we were on the lake side, so the view was fantastic! Janelle always goes the extra mile to make sure our stay is memorable. We couldn't ask for a better experience. Looking forward to next year.
Kathleen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces! Great character. Proximity to Bayfront. I’d stay again.
Great holiday with family. Perfect setup for the 5 of us. Xmas decorations were a nice touch…made it feel like home. We would definitely stay here again.
Very peaceful and relaxing with back porch and windows overlooking Lake Erie. Plenty of room to spread out and all have our own space. Nice quite neighborhood.
Wonderful house, convenient to Erie attractions, great views! Janelle was very kind and went out of her way to have the lights on for us when we arrived after nightfall. Highly recommend!
Exactly what you would want for you and your friends or family to experience !!!!! Great location BEAUTIFUL view of the lake from the deck and all the back windows !!!!!! The house was spotless. Very friendly and helpful hosts . Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY!!!!
It was mine and my best friends 40th birthday celebration with our close friends and my kids. Great time and location and the view from the back deck is amazing and beyond words for the sunsets
We rented this property for my son’s Graduation weekend from Mercyhurst University. Several family members came in town for it and hosted a celebration dinner. We had our own spaces! Unfortunately the weather very nice to be able to enjoy the views more. It is situated in a nice neighborhood. Well equipped kitchen, also had games for us to play together! Responsive owner.
We loved the location, yard and house! The guide book located in the kitchen directed us to good places to eat. The owner responded very quickly to any questions. We also enjoyed the wide selection of K-cups. Sunsets were incredible and the house was very clean and comfortable. This was perfect for our stay and we almost wished we didn't have to leave for the 2nd portion of our trip. Will stay here again if our travels take us to the Erie area. Thank you again!
This house was perfect for our stay in Erie. Gathering for my parent's memorial service, we needed multiple houses in Erie to help accommodate our family and Janelle's properties were ideal. Not only was this house located with a beautiful view of Lake Erie, but it had an open floor plan that was perfect for our traveling guests. Janelle is a gracious host who always responded quickly to any questions or request. I highly recommend this property and will reach out to Janelle again the next time we visit the Erie area. Many thanks!
A wonderful home to reconnect with family and enjoy the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
We grew up in Erie, and enjoyed a wonderful mini-vacation back in our hometown. Janelle's property was the perfect location to reunite with family while enjoying and reliving our childhood memories. She was very responsive and accommodating so as to make our stay a comfortable and memorable one. Morning coffee on the back patio with a refreshing breeze, was a perfect way to wake up in the morning and begin our day's adventure. Bike riding around the Presque Isle peninsula, blueberry picking, visiting Waldameer Park, playing on the sandy beaches, treating ourselves to Sara's ice cream (nearly every day!) and exploring the bay front area, We have traveled to many countries, and as for the Lake Erie sunsets, they are unlike any others in the world!
We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay. Beautiful home and grounds. We brought our grandkids and they loved the huge lawn - lots of running space!
Janelle was fantastic! We managed to lock ourselves out and she was over right away to get us in. Super important with tired babies who needed to nap! She went the extra mile to make sure we could set up some outdoor play items we brought for our grandkids.
Everyone had a great time and especially enjoyed the gorgeous sunsets. The views from the bedrooms were incredible. Would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again if we ever bring the whole family back again!!
First off, Janelle was a fabulous host who went the extra mile more than once.
We were returning to Erie after decades away and the only place to go seemed to be Lakeside Drive. What a location! The property was a cut above and then some. The neighborbood was lovely. The house had everything you might need for a self-contained vacation. Except maybe a "tea kettle" for us Brits (which we'd just call a kettle) but this was swiftly provided on request. Highly recommended. These are great people working hard to lift Erie into a higher strata when it comes to destinations you want to visit. All mod cons and more than a hint of luxury. Hoping it isn't so long before returning, I'd unquestionably book again.
Keith M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Trisha
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was pretty great! Enough space for our family of 7! The views were literally picture perfect! You can not beat the stunning views of Lake Erie. My husband and I grew up on Lake Michigan in WI so it was very cool to visit another Great Lake! It was a great house to slow down and be able to make meals and enjoy eating with a view. Overall pretty great house with everything we needed.
The only probably I had is that the beach with glass rocks was not as advertised. It was a short walk but it was not very accessible, a steep walk down, and it was very sketchy.. dead fish everywhere, like big dead fish. Lots of rocks not really glass rocks. And not idea for any kind of swimming. We ended up swimming at the isle which was also ok.
This is our second time staying at Lake Erie Escape. The house and view are beautiful! The kitchen is well equipped for all your needs. The neighborhood is great for walking and close to everything. We had a wonderful time!
The backyard patio is wonderful to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets. The location is convenient to the Erie Zoo and Presque Isle. Our host, Janelle, made sure the amenities were top notch, and everything was clean. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Our family had a wonderful time on our lake getaway! The house, the views, the accommodations, and our experience was fantastic. You will not be disappointed when you stay here! Thank you so much,
Lisa