Welcome to Bay Beach Hideaway, a lovely century home in the heart of Crystal beach, located on the historic chautauqua circles. Our quiet character filled neighbourhood is only a few short minutes walk to the beach and all of the shops and services of Crystal Beach, but just far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of the cottage. Relax on your porch, or in your private backyard or take one of the cottage bicycles out to explore the neighbourhood, the Friendship cycling trail or the quaint town of Ridgeway.
When first exploring your two story home you will be surprised by the light and the spacious accommodation. High ceilings, large rooms and windows everywhere. The main floor features a living area with a stone gas fireplace and beautiful original wooden floors with a separate dining area. Lots of room to spread out, relax, chat or play board games. The kitchen is bright and a joy to work in. Three bedrooms, each with its own unique style, gives everyone their own special place. The main floor bedroom is conveniently located steps from a full bathroom with shower. Upstairs, the "Muskoka room" and the open concept master bedroom share the second story with another spacious living/entertainment area and a surprisingly large four piece bathroom featuring a separate shower and large jacuzzi tub. There is also a separate laundry room with a front loading washer and gas dryer.
The house is shaded by two majestic maple trees, one at the front and one at the back. These serve, along with cross breezes through every room, to keep the house cool and comfortable on the hottest of Summer days. Portable airconditioners are there to help if a real heat wave sets in. The fully fenced back yard features a very private patio with a dining area, a pergola with outdoor bar, a cozy fire table and a large BBQ. The wraparound front porch is another favourite place where one, or all, can sit, dine, chat or just watch the world go by.
We love our time at Bay Beach Hideaway and want to make sure you will as well. One of the charms of our neighbourhood is the healthy mix of permanent residents and vacationers. It is a true beach town and folks are friendly, relaxed and will meet you with a smile. Our neighbours are our friends, they are wonderful people and we require that you will respect them and keep noise to a minimum
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT NEARBY:
You are within walking distance of a number of Crystal Beach treasures!
Right on Erie Road between the cottage and the beach you will find:
The Beachhouse restaurant, great food, great patio
Evermore Charcuterie, Charcuterie boxes
Mabels Pizza, the best pizza in the world, really!
The Crystal Chandelier, charming and eclectic, A unique atmosphere combining
excellent food with top jazz and blues performances
Southcoast cookhouse, very popular restaurant with a great selection of good food
and live music
The Crystal Ball, great coffee, pastries and panini.
Crystal beach eats, açai smoothies and bowls, sandwiches, croffals
Amalfi’s, Italian Restaurant, wonderful food and atmosphere.
Shaka- artisanal coffee, smoothies, bowls and sandwiches, a breakfast and lunch favourite of ours
On Derby road:
South coast cookhouse, a locals favourite with a big menu, live music on weekends and a great atmosphere
Sublife- the best subs around
Gather tasting room- tasting of local wines and beers as well as oils and vinegars
Fireside- greek cuisine
Maplewood gelato- the best!!!
Breakfast Beacon. Great breakfast and lunch diner.
Its a short drive along the beach towards Point Abino to find the Bertie Boat Club for fantastic fish and chips!
You are a 5 minute drive from our sister town of Ridgeway which boasts many unique shops and businesses including the Brimstone microbrewery which has great beer, food and entertainment.
OTHER THINGS TO DO CLOSE TO CRYSTAL BEACH
Cycle the Friendship Trail connecting Port Colborne and Fort Erie and passing right through Crystal Beach. For the more adventurous this trail is part of the Greater Niagara Circle route which boasts over 140km of 90% paved, car free cycling path!
Visit Port Colborne, only 15 to 20 minutes west on highway 3. Many interesting shops and restaurants downtown and along the Welland canal which goes right through the town. Port Colborne is also home of the Showboat Festival Theatre at the Roselawn Centre and the amazing Flying Squirrel restaurant!
Fort Erie Racetrack, horse racing only a 20 minute drive east on highway 3.
Safari Niagara Zoo, 10 minute drive
Niagara Falls and Casino Niagara, 20 min drive
Visit picturesque Niagara on the Lake, home of many exquisite shops and restaurants including the Shaw Festival theatres, 40 min drive.
Make sure you visit at least one or two the many Wineries and Microbreweries in the Niagara region
The great city of Buffalo is only a 20 minute drive. Sports, arts, shopping, restaurants and music.
