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Reviews of Beautiful Chautauqua lake house in Burtis Bay with private dock, deck and yard

Beautiful Chautauqua lake house in Burtis Bay with private dock, deck and yard
Jamestown, NY

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Easton O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected
Amazing property and wonderful host, I loved this stay and the area is great as well! Would recommend this experience!
Stayed 95 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value, beautiful views, convenient location
The pictures in the listing are accurate when it comes to rooms, decor and views. It feels surprisingly spacious, given we had 4 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs staying as well as 2 local visitors. Walkable to parks and a nice restaurant. I'm from the area and appreciated location to the main shopping amenities in both the Jamestown and Lakewood areas. Beds were decently comfortable and we made use of all sleeping areas including the loft (best for kids). AC in bedrooms did the job. Greg was very communicative and helpful. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joann M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrific Stay
We had a great time. The deck certainly needs some attention ie:new paint along with the cleaning. Bathroom Tub and shower not cleaned very well nor the kitchen sink. Unfortunate the lake very low to dock our boat. That’s not their fault. Electric fireplace surely came in handy for the chilly mornings. Will truthfully consider coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sunset view! Clean cabin!
Cabin was clean and uncluttered. View of lake & sunset was amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were able to enjoy the fireworks from the back yard. Neighbors were friendly, plenty of parking, and towels. The window venting for the individual AC units didn’t seal completely but it didn’t affect our comfort, just energy inefficient. Overall great location for a relaxing hometown trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica G., Sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Views
We rented this home to be closer to family in town. The views and sunsets were beautiful. My son had a great time fishing on the dock and caught several bass. We rented a pontoon boat and it fit perfect at the dock with no issues. The neighborhood is very quiet and overall was a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Property was as listed on site. Greg was a great host. Unfortunately, the weather was not great so we left early. No fault of Greg’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stress free weekend
Excellent views of the lake. Gorgeous sunsets! House has many nice features, but some finishing touches still needed. Coat rack needed by front door. Deck needs spruced up, but adequate. Grill also needs some attention. Deck table and chairs were very nice and having camping chairs supplied for firepit is a plus! Dock was great to have!!! Our dog LOVED going down the boat launch into the water. Overall was a good spot to unwind. We would come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Lakeside Getaway
Beautiful view with gorgeous sunsets over the lake! Greg was very responsive to any questions we had. My wife and I had a relaxing stay and would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
It was a very nice place right on the water. It was clean, and very quiet. The front windows in the kitchen really need something on the windows, as does the bathroom upstairs. Not the most comfortable furniture, but if you are not there much that does not matter. Had an issue with water leaking out from the dishwasher the whole time. Was told to just put towels down and it would be delt with after we departed. Overall, nice place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at the A-frame on the lake
My sister and I enjoyed our stay at this lake property! We’ve stayed at many places around Chautauqua Lake with other family members in the past and this one was the cleanest and very well-appointed. The lake view and sunsets were amazing! Communication with the owner was great as well. This property will be on top of our list for future trips!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Beautiful Sunsets.
Property had everything we needed for an extra long weekend. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Over worked
Very quiet, slightly disappointed for the price I paid. The smell from the lakes was true from other reviews. Lots of beautiful waterfowl in the area. Ducks, geese, herons and more could be found next door of the floating dock. It was a beautiful sunsets each night when not raining. Usually there is a book with instructions and local ideas for food and activities in the area. I understand this is a recent purchase for him and then COVID hit and he is making improvements as he goes, so next year might be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy E., Pennsylvania USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Area was quiet and house worked well. The outside deck and furnishings could use refreshed. Nice relaxing weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake stay
We had a great visit, was pretty much as advertised. Beautiful area and a nice little cabin right on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janet L., Erie, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay!
My husband and our two dogs enjoyed a wonderful stay (4 nights) at this property. The living room and kitchen were clean, inviting, and comfortable. The appliances were also in good working order. Greg was a gracious host and swiftly answered the few questions I had once we arrived. The star of the show, however, was the lake itself! It was so delightful to wake up and look out upon the shining waters just mere steps away from the cottage. We loved sitting out at night with the fire in the pit and listening to the frogs. The wildlife was also so much fun to witness. There was a mama duck and her 5 ducklings who came every day to feed in the shallow water. There were so many other water fowl as well. On our last day, two beautiful doe wandered down the driveway and into the neighbor's yard. Luckily, our dogs were inside sleeping, so they didn't scare the doe away! Do I recommend this cottage? Yes! However in complete honesty, I will temper that with a couple of suggestions for immediate consideration. We had a lot of trouble with the sliding screen door onto the back deck. It kept coming off the track and needed to be rehung several times no matter how gingerly we opened and closed it. Also, I will add that the steps to the front door felt a little out of kilter. Especially when going down, make sure to hold on to the railing because one of the steps tilts forward just enough to make you feel unsteady for a second. Having said that, we loved the vibe of the cottage. We truly did enjoy our stay and plan to book again in the summer of 2023.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not a place to stay if you want to be outside
While the inside of this property is nice, we were unable to go outside because of the smell and the water was disgusting, you could not swim in it or even sit on the dock. I grew up going to Chautauqua Lake so I know what it is like to swim in a lake, but where this property is located makes it impossible to enjoy your time outside. We paid for six nights but had to leave after two. No discount, no refund, we just were told the listing does not say anything about swimming. So, if you want to go to Chautauqua Lake to enjoy the lake, do not stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
I’m sorry you had a less than favorable experience at our home. Weeds are affecting the entire lake this summer, and it is a problem no matter what house you stay in. Unfortunately the town was late to treat our bay, but it since has been treated. While asking for a full refund because the lake has weeds is unreasonable, I do understand the disappointment of wanting to create those childhood memories that we all have of Lake Chautauqua. All the best to you.

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity awaits
This is a beautiful, well maintained cottage. We had all the comforts of home in a gorgeous lake side setting. We saw so many beautiful birds sitting right on our deck. Stores, restaurants, attractions were nearby but when you are at the cottage you are one with nature. Oh and the sunsets were spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marshall C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Location of the property is good, on a quiet street. Great sunset views and lake views. We had our 24' bowrider which docked nicely, although the water is shallow and weedy, but we had no issues. There is plenty of room for a boat trailer and vehicle in the driveway. Restaurants and shopping are very close by. Overall a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Location
We enjoyed our week here! The house is very comfortable and the view is outstanding! It was a great place to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Value!
This is a nice cottage with lots of updates, nice fresh paint and awesome appliances. Greg was great to deal with. We were able to bring our two dogs and our 21ft fishing boat. The only concern we had, which Greg was upfront about, was the depth of the water at the end of the dock. As it turns out, that was not an issue at the end of May. We did however have an issue with the weeds in that end of the lake compromising the coolant-water flow through my outboard. We still had a good time catching big-@ss carp off the deck though so overall we had a great experience. The place is also incredibly close to the boat launch, Wegmans, Walmart, Home Depot and a bunch of other stuff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Peter C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great sunsets
Older house, need updates, window screens. Sliding doors to the deck need repaired. More linens should be supplied. Dock should be in the lake not on the lawn. But, overall, simply great sunsets!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Very nice property with great views. When we couldn't find the bathroom light switch(its hidden!) The owner was quick to respond. Too bad we had so many bugs, but that had more to do with the time of year we were there, I think.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

greg and karah s.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a amazing house
Beautiful house on the lake with 2 bedrooms and a loft with an additional bed. Designed beautifully so you can see the perfect sunset over the lake from anywhere in the house. Quiet street close to shopping. Nice outdoor deck and yard to relax and enjoy the incredible view. We will be back... often.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Loved our stay. The view of the lake is wonderful. Greg was very communicative and helpful. Would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Loved the open A frame cottage. Beautiful view of the lake. We had a crazy storm come down the lake, covered all the windows with snow! Had a wonderful thanksgiving, Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Super clean place with an awesome view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake cottage
Property was comfortable and as listed. Easy to communicate with the owner and had a very relaxing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed a relaxing and fun getaway
We truly enjoyed our stay at Greg and Ashley’s charming place. We appreciate their hospitality and their communication with us throughout our stay was great! The check in/out process and instructions were thorough and helpful! Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home on water
The home was exactly as pictured. Air conditioning in both bedrooms. Great breeze off lake. Kitchen and living room were large.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina M., Hinckley, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunsets!
My husband and I enjoyed our long weekend at the lake house. My favorite part of the house was the porch - because of the beautiful sunsets. House was conveniently located near restaurants & nightly entertainment. We enjoyed our stay - can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful Property
Very clean well equipped home with gorgeous view of the sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Sunsets
My son, daughter-in-law, my grandchildren, and I had a lovely stay at this very cute cottage. The early mornings were so peaceful. I sat on the deck just enjoying the quietness of the day and watching the geese swim out from their overnight near the shore. The cottage was just the right size for us and had everything we could possibly need. Greg was very prompt to answer any questions we had. The location is amazing with all of the stores a few minutes away. The kids loved it and so did the grown-ups.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chautauqua Lake House
The house is extremely clean and inviting. The location is close to three great restaurants, Southern Tier Brewery, Group Ther-Happy, and our favorite, Stella’s. It was very hot during our stay and the downstairs area did get uncomfortable. The air units in the bedrooms cooled well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay.
The place was very clean. If I had any questions the owner Greg always answered promptly. The sunsets were spectacular. The beds were very comfortable also. There was lots of places to go very close by. We will definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Location of the rental property was great! Close by all shops and restaurants. Shallow water for swimming, and lots of fish to be caught. Greg was easy to work with and answer all questions if needed. Beds were better than most 5 star hotels. Washer and dryer, linens, towels, toilet paper and extra blankets were all provided. Overall a good stay, just wish the weather was a little bit nicer but we can not control Mother Nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisia C., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
We had a wonderful time at this cottage. The location is amazing. We fished off our own dock and caught plenty. We used the inflatable boat as well. There are plenty of boat/kayak rentals around. We rented the 2 person catamaran gas engine boat and it was a blast (Bemus Bay Water Toys). Walmart supercenter and Wegmans are a 5 minute drive. The house had everything we needed and was very clean. There are AC units in the 2 bedrooms upstairs. The loft is above the dining area, has a bed, a pullout trundle and windows to open. We caught the cool breeze off the lake each day we were there. Seems to blow right in so it wasn't too bad on the hot days. Plenty of shade in the backyard. There is patio furniture out on the deck as well as lawn chairs in the storage closet. The washer and dryer came in handy. Sunsets were absolutely breathtaking. Greg was super nice and a great host. Very communicative. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Julie W., Stow

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the water!
If you want to be right on the water this is the place. We saw beautiful sunsets. The house was very clean. Any questions we had were answered very quickly. Both bedrooms had nice A/C units and cooled nicely. It was hot when we were there, so the main room was hot also. When it was cooler outside a nice breeze came through the screen doors. Overall we enjoyed our stay here but would probably return at a cooler time of the year.

10/10 Excellent

Alisha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the view
Loved the view from the back deck and dock, house was as listed. We had a few hiccups while we were there but Greg was an amazing host who kept in contact to make sure the issues we had were corrected and fixed in a timely manner. Would stay here again, thanks to Greg and the amazing views!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Enjoyed time spent on the lake. Although there were neighbors, they kept to themselves. Fishing could’ve been better but had a good time in canoes. Close to amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jackie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable family vacation
Memorable family vacation ! This property stood up to everything you were expecting and more we’ve had great family memories here that we hope to carry for every year of our family vacations it was clean and the location was amazing ! The scenery was incredible and Greg was always there if we had any questions ! 100% would recommend this to anyone and will even go back !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

brian r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good time had by all
Property owner was polite and attentive - easy to work with. Great location close to everything in town that we needed! We loved our time and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Ron P.

Not all that
I was made aware that when we left we forgot to flush the toilet ( Petty ) That there was candy left on the loft floor ( Petty ) That there was gum on the wall ( Petty ) from my grandkids. We arrived at the property,set a cooler on the Kitchen island,and it collapsed hitting my grandson. After making the owner aware of this unsafe counter,the ( Petty ) stuff he said we left became his comeback to the counter falling down. I have pictures of the faulty installation of the counter,the screws hardly went into the wood holding it up. Very unsafe,as well as a video of the what appears to be a poor handy man install. The house was just ok other than this. Owner was rude,didnt even ask if my grandson was ok. Wont rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway! Great views of the lake and beautiful sunsets. Greg checked in with us.
We would definitely rent this property again. Beautiful views of the lake and sunsets. Very clean. Close to restaurants, bars and stores. We loved the Restaurant/bar called Group Ther-happy! Loved the location! Greg was a great host and checked I. With us to make sure all was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V., Findlay

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lakeside View
Home was very clean and view is spectacular. Would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chautauqua Lake
We had great sunsets from the back deck! The kids loved staying in the loft and using the spiral staircase. The house had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greene B., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
We loved our stay at the cabin. We enjoyed the view and it was spacious enough for our weekend stay. Loved the gas fireplace! Gregory was super easy to deal with and always answered any questions in a timely fashion. I would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021