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Your country getaway with trails and a pond

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Terrace/patio
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Escape to Bally Loch, where 62 acres of serene surroundings and a private pond create the perfect setting for relaxation. Enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing in winter and refreshing swims in summer. Cozy up by the fireplace with modern comforts like a fully stocked kitchen and central heating.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Your country getaway with trails and a pond

Situated on 62 acres with views of our own private, 3.5 acre pond, both summer and winter are divine at Bally Loch(Galic for beautiful lake). Lots of snow in winter for skiing at Peekn Peak or The Wilderness Lodge just a few miles down the road. Our own property is also great for snowshoeing and xc skiing. Summer is equally blessed. Our large pond is fully stocked with bluegill and large mouth bass. Weedless and spring fed makes for a refreshing swim. Rural setting means the stars and moon are bright. Only minutes from Findley Lake and Peek 'N Peak Resort make this the ideal getaway for a restful family vacation OR for a creative retreat.
All the comforts of home--recently renovated and fully stocked kitchen as well as bathroom, central heating--is offset by cozy decor and fires for evening in fireplace. Everything provided including staples in the kitchen and top quality linens for beds and towels for bathroom.
Upstairs, two bedrooms offer one full size in master, and one full and twin in second bedroom.
Modern appliances, nice pots and pans, and china, silverware, and cutting knives. Picnic tables and fire pit, chairs and picnic tables outside. We now have an expansive and ever growing network of trails around the property.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Your Country Get Away Findley
Your Country get Away Findley Lake
Your Country get Away Private vacation home
Your Country get Away Private vacation home Findley Lake

About the area

Located in Findley Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. North East Historical Society and Lake Shore Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wilderness Lodge and Freeport Beach. Burch Farms Country Market and Erie County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Findley Lake, NY

What's nearby

  • Lake Erie Speedway - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Peek'n Peak Ski Resort - 15 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Penn State Erie - 18 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Presque Isle Downs and Casino - 25 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 26 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 26 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Harvest Restaurant and Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪French Creek Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Shack - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Sports Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Sky Farm Winery - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your country getaway with trails and a pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your country getaway with trails and a pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your country getaway with trails and a pond?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your country getaway with trails and a pond located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Grahamville Reservoir, Peek'n Peak Ski Resort and Lakeview Wine Cellars. Lake Erie Speedway and French Creek Town Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Your country getaway with trails and a pond Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Romantic get away

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Bliss

Great little place full of history. Great views, great fishing, close to findley lake. We just had The best time. So relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna R.

A beautiful escape with my family

Gorgeous property. It was a very relaxing and rejuvenating vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ronald M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Bedrooms where a little small. The property that is with the cabin is awesome

Loved the pond and all the trails
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

Family reunion

My daughter and I stayed here the weekend of my family reunion. The property is absolutely amazing! A true respite from The busy city we live in. The house is very cozy and the kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin M.

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

Seen Northern lights over the Lake

R&R much needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason Z.

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

Perfect place to relax

This was the third time we’ve stayed here. It nice and relaxing and close to good restaurants. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany E.

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

Wonderful getaway

Headed to NY for a long weekend with the family. This cottage was adorable and we all fell in love with it! It is in a great location with tons to do in just a short drive away, but there’s no need to leave the property. The lake, on site trails, and fire pit provided our family with the relaxing time we needed to end the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Nice little cottage

Three of us stayed at the cottage while attending a retreat about 20 minutes away. We were gone from early in the morning until late at night so we didn't get to use any of the amenities. The beds were comfortable and had we been around during the day or evening, I'm sure we would have taken advantage of the lake for fishing and the fire circle. Everything we needed was right there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great Location

It was a last minute decision to head to Peek & Peak for a ski competition and we prefer VRBO properties vs hotels when possible and this location met our needs. Hosts were on the spot with giving pre arrival instructions and direct contact information prior to our arrival. The cabin was clean and in a nice location away from busy roads but close enough to resort to make morning commute easy! The kitchen was well stocked with pots pans pantry items etc, even the frying pan was good which always my test of kitchens lol. The wood burning fire place made for cozy relaxation after long days on the slopes for our son and parents. This spot would be a great summer rental also with lake and nice back yard to enjoy the summer nights. Only not perfect thing to mention was the loft sleeping area, beds were as described clean with fresh linens but the ceiling is low.. please use caution when going in and out of sleeping area! Hope other folks can enjoy this properly like our family has! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Karen D., Washington

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Pond

This place has a great fishing pond and wonderful wildlife walking trails. It is just a short drive to the town and beautiful Findley Lake. Murl was very quick to respond to any of our of our questions. Neighbors are very nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara R.

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

Lovely place!

We absolutely love this cottage. Beautiful home and wooded area. A nice pond in the back for fishing or paddle boats or just to enjoy looking at. My kids loved the hammock and playing on the dock. The also enjoyed the loft space and looking down on the living room from up top. I would go back in a heart beat. The hosts are genuinely nice and accommodating. I would give it 10 Stars if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H., PRINCETON, NJ

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

Even better than last year!

This was our second time coming here and we loved it! The property is so beautiful. We loved rowing and using the pedal boat on the pond and jumping off the floating dock into the water. We made pizza in the wood-fired pizza oven and roasted s'mores around the firepit. The local contact was super friendly and told us all about the property. This is a great place to just unwind. If it were closer to our home we'd come all the time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

David B.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As always wonderful stay

No problems. Although the price was reduced after I booked my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Excellent!!

Perfect cabin feel for a weekend ski trip, very easy contact with the host, would return for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melodie H., Duncan Falls

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

Comfy cabin close to skiing

This property worked well for us so that we could ski at Peek'n Peak and maintain social distancing. It has a nice kitchen that is very well equipped. Some furnishings could be updated or removed, meaning the curtains. Beds were comfortable and it was nice to have the fireplace insert in the evenings. Overall worked great for us in a lovely setting. Property owner was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

We love this place

This was our 2nd time staying here so cozy and quiet for some much needed R&R
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Erika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice but misleading Zero privacy..

There is a huge lack of privacy between the owners who live next door. We couldn't walk the property without being seen by owners. Pond is much smaller than expected and is also shared by owners. The firepit is closer to the property owners house than the rental.. Ok as for the inside don't plan on watching any TV minus DVDs.. Make sure to cover bathroom window seeing how it's a direct view to the property owners house.. Finally the sleeping situation is one big open loft with a dividing wall, bedding was clean and comfortable however if you're over 5 ft tall plan on wacking your head a few times also don't get to close to railing cause you could fall a good 10 ft to the livingroom below. Okay one last thing is you can hear the l-86 traffic noise in the background. Overall I would not rent this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa C., Hamburg , NY

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

Cozy and peaceful

Had a wonderful time in this quaint little cottage! We especially enjoyed the row boat and fishing…. And had 3 amazing fires in the giant fire pit! Thanks fo sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer N.

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

Cozy Cottage

We absolutely loved this cozy cottage stay. The location was perfect, the cottage was adorable, and the pond was amazing. We could seriously have stayed just on the property for our whole trip and it would have been so relaxing (we did venture to Lake Erie to explore). The included toiletries and fire wood made a HUGE difference for us. The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of fluffy towels. I took away one star because the mattress on the master bed was like sleeping on a rock, but the overall stay was awesome, and we definitely plan to return!

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Beautiful location and they had everything we needed. We'll plan on staying there again

Awesome place and awesome host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H., PRINCETON, NJ

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

Super cozy cottage

This cottage is so cozy and inviting and the property has so many awesome things to do! My kids wanted to move in and live there forever. We especially loved rowing around the pond and jumping off the little floating dock into the water. The water isn't crystal clear, so some people may not venture into it, but we found the water to be totally fine for swimming. We got a lot of rain when we were there and really liked snuggling up inside. When there was an issue as a result of the storm, we were able to reach the owner easily. We're all looking forward to returning one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Wonderful!

This rental was very homey and comfortable. The outdoor area was a selling point for us when selecting a weekend rental. The pizza oven was amazing as well! Everything was clean and organized when we arrived and the rental had everything we needed for our trip. Overall, we definitely plan to book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Erin B.

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

Quaint Family Cottage

We had such a relaxing weekend at this quaint little family cottage. The pond was great for fishing and the trails were perfect for short hikes through the beautiful foliage. The no-frills cottage itself was very homey and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Mary O.

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

Nice getaway for family with kids 5-15 yrs old

Very nice cottage with antique like furnishings. It was fantastic that many items were present and available that you may not have packed (pantry items, toiletries, first aid items). Great fishing for kids on dock and in paddle boat. Need new life jackets Or bring your own and more spots to fish from shore as dock is narrow. Fire pit nice but house next door very close. The clay outdoor oven was awesome! Made amazing pizzas!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020