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Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen, 3-minute walk to Lake Erie

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Step into the charming lightkeeper's refuge, a 3-bedroom cottage with grand balconies and picturesque views of Lake Erie. Enjoy luscious gardens and grape vines in the backyard for ultimate privacy or stroll across the street to explore historic Barcelona Lighthouse, public boat slip, and beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip

The lightkeeper's refuge is a charming 3 bedroom cottage with grand balconies and views of Lake Erie. Located across the street from the historic Barcelona lighthouse, the public boat slip and public beach. Want privacy? Enjoy luscious gardens and a view of the grape vines in the backyard.

The area is known for its wine and breweries, a quaint town with many small restaurants and stores including amazing antique shops and local market! The house is stocked with sustainability in mind and we think you'll love this area for all the local shops and small businesses.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No vaping or smoking inside the house or balcony

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Lock the doors
We appreciate it you can start the dishwasher, otherwise no worries!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Attempting to interfere or remove security equipment will result in removal. Security equipment is only outside for guest safety and privacy
No pets can be left uncrated in the home when you are not there. Only one dog will be accepted. Must also provide documentation for dog vaccinations.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Must be notified in advance & extra deposit req'd

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: balconies & beach traffic are not for small kids

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping or smoking inside the house or balcony

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Entire house Lightkeeper's Refuge lakehouse

About the area

Located in Westfield, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua Bookstore and Chautauqua Belle Steamboat are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Westfield travel guide
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Westfield, NY

What's nearby

  • McClurg Museum
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Westfield Memorial Hospital
    4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Grape Discovery Center
    5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mazza Chautauqua Cellars Five & 20 Spirits and Brewing
    5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Johnson Estate Winery
    5 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Crosby's - Westfield
    3 min drive
  • Loyal Order Of The Moose
    3 min drive
  • 21 Brix Winery
    11 min drive
  • Johnson Estate Winery
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Erie and within 3 miles (5 km) of McClurg Museum and Westfield Memorial Hospital. Johnson Estate Winery and Grape Discovery Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Private Home: Lightkeeper's Refuge steps to beach, marina and boat slip Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

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

Great place

We all had a wonderful time staying here. Loved that you can walk to a small beach, sit in the porch and watch boats on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Great

Had a very nice stay and enjoyed spending time with family
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Enchanting

With a vineyard and garden in the backyard this house is perfect. We were able to watch restoration of the lighthouse across the street and had a wonderful view of Lake Erie. The house is also perfectly located for quick day trips to Buffalo, Niagara, and Chautauqua.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Another Fabulous Stay!

I believe this is our 3rd stay at the Light Keepers Refuge, and we hope to return again. I could go on about the comfy beds or the accommodating space for friends and family while visiting the area, but its the fresh air that is gem of this property. The fresh Canadian air that blows through this home is truly restorative. You just feel better when you stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Amazing

The house was clean and we felt very safe as all doors and windows locked and had deadbolts too. The outside is as beautiful as the inside with the view of the lake, wow! I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten P.

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

Another wonderful stay!

This was our 2nd time staying at this property and we were so glad we returned! The house is spacious and well appointed, and the location couldn’t be better! Loved having my morning coffee on the upper deck and I enjoyed the view of the lighthouse and harbor. Will be back again, I hope!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Exactly What We Wanted!

My wife and I were looking for a comfortable/secluded home that was close to highway access. This home was perfect! We were able to easily see a lot of WNY due to the multiple nearby roads and highway. Additionally, the quaint town of Westfield was close so we were able to go grocery shopping, get coffee, and pick up take-out from multiple restaurants that were all within 5 mins. The house itself came exactly as advertised! We spent a lot of time in the back room reading, playing games, and watching TV. The house was really clean and had a lot of nice touches. We stayed in the middle of the winter and it was NOT drafty as every room felt toasty and warm! The layout was also perfect as you could hang out together or go to another room to get some privacy. The pier and light house across the street were beautiful. There was also a nice beach within a 1/4 mile with some great views and a lot of driftwood. The owner of the home was amazingly quick to respond to messages and you can tell she truly cares! Additionally, she was understanding, patient, and terrifically kind. We highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Variable Experience

I feel compelled to leave a review that is an accurate representation of our stay. Despite most reviews indicating a 10/10 experience, which speaks for itself, our experience was not fully the same. When we got there the lockpad to get in was being finicky. The host was very response via phone to help us get in. We arrived later in the evening (8:30pm) so were hoping to settle in and relax. After we got inside the host called us back to let us know there had been a mistake and the cleaning crew had never come to clean. She did immediately offer to refund our trip if we wanted to stay elsewhere (which wasn’t an option, it was late and we had nowhere else to go) and also offered to contact her cleaner to send her out right away. She offered to refund us the cleaning fee, which was nice but didn’t feel sufficient in my perspective. She did get the cleaners out about 30 minutes later which was nice and the cleaners were very nice. They cleaned until about 10:30/11 and then we were able to get ready for bed. The host reached out to offer a better refund due to the trouble/stress which felt more appropriate to us. The rest of our stay was completely fine and we enjoyed the space. The initial stress does not seem to be a regular occurrence.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lightkeeper's Refuge is the perfect spot for a relaxing family vacation near the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, perfect location, thank you for allowing us to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay! This place has become our home away from home. We hope to be back next summer
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes B.

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

great place to relax

Great location directly across from the lighthouse, close to beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Beautiful location

Staying in the heart of Westfield in this lovely house right across from the historic Barcelona Lighthouse and lake area was so fun. It was a great location for visiting surrounding areas like Jamestown and Niagara Falls. Westfield is an adorable historic town and this house was a great, cozy hangout space for the family every day and evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Wonderful house

We had a great time at this house. It was extremely clean, in a great location, landscaped beautifully, and had charming decor. The host was very responsive. We would certainly come back to this house for another vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great!

Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Windber, USA

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

Relaxing beautiful location

We had a great time. The house is in a perfect location! Very clean with everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIke S., Avon, United States

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

Winter Weekend Getaway

The property had a beautiful view. It was very clean, with a comfortable bed. The kitchen was well equipped and the game room was nice. Only thing we could have used was a grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W., Mount Vernon, WA

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

Perfect Lakeside House with Beautiful Views

This house exceeded our expectations and was very accommodating for our group of friends who wanted the perfect summer beach trip. The house was clean and provided us with all the necessary amenities. Morning coffee on the balcony, front row views of the beautiful lighthouse and marina, and a close proximity to the beach, breakfast diner, and fishery were the highlights of our stay at the Lightkeeper's Refuge. The host was a big help and quick to respond. I would highly recommend this location and cannot wait to return to beautiful Barcelona and the town of Westfield.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Betsy B., Columbus, Ohio

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

Pure Relaxation

Another wonderful stay at the Lightkeepers Refuge. The added seating on the top balcony was perfect. Mornings couldn't be better on that balcony rain or shine. Watching the boats head out for the day, breathing the fresh Canadian air, (we had no issues with the Canadian wildfires) there is nothing more relaxing. Dining at Brazill's is highly recommended. We are still enjoying our pies from Portage Pies, definitely worth the stop. Sadly we weren't able to make it to The Parkveiw for their fabulous chicken salad. Nothing but relaxing. No need to worry about anything. If you do need anything, its just a little drive into Westfield.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

David R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

DISAPOINTED

HOUSE WAS OLD AND DIRTY OUR FEET TURNED BLACK PROBLEMS WITH ANTS .COULD NOT USE THE OVEN DUE TO GREASE. OWNER WOULD NOT ANSWER OUR EMAIL. TRUCK TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY AND NOISY ENJOYED THE LAKES AND TOWN YOU COULD WALK TO STONEY BEACH ENJOYED THE VIEW AND CONVIENCE TO MARINA
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas & Betsy B., Columbus, Ohio

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

Great place for Family to Meet

Wonderful! Words really cannot describe what a fabulous relaxing refuge this is. Kathleen and her staff have thoughtfully designed the Lightkeepers Refuge for a carefree stay. Everything you'll need for your stay is there. My husband & I booked in hopes that family nearby could visit. The offer of unlimited WIFI got our nieces there, but surprisingly they stayed, sleeping in often. I'm guessing their beds were just as comfy as the master. There was plenty for the 4yr old to explore in the yard, when we weren't across the street at the lake. The game room provided actives to keep him entertained also. I can't begin to describe the beauty of the porch and decks. The swing on the second story deck was so peacefully enjoyable. The back deck overlooking the grapes was the best for stargazing. Being there during harvest was an added plus also, Oh the sweet smell of grapes in the air. Chautauqua County is my favorite place to recharge, and the Lightkeepers Refuge delivered 100%!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

niki r.

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

Great family weekend!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week as a family here! The house had everything we needed and the host was wonderful!! Perfect location. We enjoyed the close access to the beach. The home was very clean and welcoming. We would absolutely book this home again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

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

Lovely house in a wonderful location

My partner and I came here with our dog for a mini-moon right after getting married and we had such a wonderful time. The harbor and the beach right across the street are beautiful and were very quiet on weekdays. We had a lovely time visiting local wineries and were able to find plenty of restaurants with dog-friendly patios so our pup could join us for dinner. The house is really charming and the host was very helpful and responsive - we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

christian w.

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

Great location

It was a great few days amd we will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill A.

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

Beautiful views

My family and I had a great vacation at Lake Erie. The property is beautiful and the house was clean, great location, beautiful views and provided everything we needed and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022