Lake Erie cottage heart of wine country, beach glass, swimming, kayaks, sleeps 8

North East, Pennsylvania
$363 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Enjoy some lakeside living! Stroll the shore of Lake Erie hunting for beach glass & take in the stunning sunsets in our private community. When you are not enjoying lakeside campfires, kayaking, & swimming, kick back with your family in the Little Shovel Cottage.

This gem dates back to the 1920s but features a surprising amount of space & many modern amenities, including central air conditioning & high-speed wireless internet. This 4 BR cottage layout features include three first floor bedrooms (king, full, and 2 twin beds) & a full bathroom, & a private second floor master bedroom (king bed), 55 smart TV, and an ensuite bathroom. All linens, bath towels, & beach towels are provided. The well-appointed kitchen is perfect for cooking for your family and the open-concept living space fosters togetherness.

Enjoyable outdoor features include 3 decks with outdoor seating, an outdoor dining table, & a propane grill. A short walk across the street leads to the large neighborhood park with access down to the beach. Use of 2 double kayaks, 2 youth kayaks, and 3 tubes are included in your stay & will help you enjoy all that the lake has to offer. *Please note, our beach is a rocky beach so water shoes, Crocs, or flip-flops are highly recommended.

Find us on social media @littleshovellakehouse

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The cottage is located in Pennsylvania’s “wine country”. There are 20+ wineries in the area that people love to visit & tour. There are also quite a few antique shops around.

Besides our rare private neighborhood beach there are several other local public beaches: Freeport Beach features a small lifeguarded swimming area, playground, and a volleyball court. Fisherman’s Beach / 20 Mile Creek is a large State Park / public beach. Lots of Steelhead fishing in the creek there too. Shades Beach is another great swimming beach with a small boat launch. About a 40 minute drive west is the wildly known Presque Isle State Park with beautiful life guarded sandy beaches, bike trails, lagoons for kayaking, & fishing.

For hiking / bike riding there are some great trails around the Eaton Reservoir / Bulls Dam, Winter Green Gorge, Six Mile Creek Park, & Presque Isle.

Other things to check out in our region: Peek'n Peak Ski Resort, Lake Erie Speedway, Splash Lagoon indoor water park, Waldameer amusement park & Water World, Erie Zoo, Panama Rocks Scenic Park, Lake Shore Railway Historical Society, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie Maritime Museum / Flagship Niagara, ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum, Findley Lake, the Chautauqua Institution.

Our cottage is located just 15 miles from all that downtown Erie, PA offers. North East, PA is centrally located with Buffalo, NY 80 miles to the East, Cleveland, OH 115 miles to the West, & Pittsburgh, PA 140 miles South of here. We're also only 100 miles from Niagara Falls, Canada. All a reasonable day trip drive for amazing adventures available.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing Ski Lift Privileges Ski Privileges
  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1584 Sq Ft (147 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Mary Lou H.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    This is the best place to stay in North East! Super, super clean, accommodating hosts, easy to find. They even have a nice welcome basket for you as well as coffee and snacks. Answer all questions quickly. We love it there and are looking forward to staying again in the spring. 5 stars is not enough!!!!! Decor is great too, great beds, well equip. I could go on! Thanks so much for your hospitality!

  • Marissa W.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great place for friends and family to hang and sit back and relax. Hosts provided supplies above and beyond and were great for communicating. We especially loved the fire on the beach.

  • Robi T.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    This was a very nice place extremely well stocked . Very spacious very clean super nice neighborhood and neighbor grandkids and all my family had a wonderful time

  • Marsha M.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    The house was great and we loved the beach. Had a great time. Hope to do it again next year!

  • Bobbi S.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    The cottage is super cute and well appointed with everything we needed. We really enjoyed the community beach and park. Great location for extra excursions. We will be back!

  • Marianne J.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    What a wonderful place to stay! The house setup was perfect for our family. We enjoyed walking down to the lake (we even got to see the Aurora borealis!), and walking around the community. The Straw Hat Sundae Shop was our favorite food find nearby. Delicious ice cream!

  • Marsha M.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    House was comfortable and had everything we needed. Easy walk to the beach. Short drive to other activities. Very relaxing.

  • Richard B.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    This property was excellent! Extremely well stocked. Extra beach towels were included! Float toys and kayaks were available. There were even extendable roasting forks for cooking marshmallows at the firepit (wood included) at the beach.

  • Kristie B.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    What a wonderful lake house to stay in! We've stayed in a lot of placed and this was by far 1 of our favorites. The owners had a snack basket for us and cold waters in the fridge along with a fully stocked coffee bar waiting. Everything was clean and we just felt at peace here. The little walk to the lake each morning was a wonderful quiet time to reflect and just be in the moment.

  • Mayur P.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Beautiful property close to the water. The house was very clean and the owners were very responsive. We enjoyed our trip thoroughly!

  • Rae Anne R.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    We loved The Little Shovel! It was clean, fully stocked with things you need, and an excellent location! Open space for kids to play, walking distance to beach, and close drive to many other things do. Perfect getaway!

  • Katie W.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    The house was very nice and accommodating for our group (5 adults, 2 kids). You cant beat the location. A short walk to the beach everyday or a short drive to the public beach was so convenient. The only downside was if you are cooking in the kitchen you may need a bigger skillet than the ones we could find. Overall a great place.

  • Nancy H.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Sweet cottage. Spacious yet cozy. Beautiful area. We like North East a lot!

  • Lacey M.

    Submitted May 23, 2024

    Stayed May 10, 2024

    We absolutely loved our stay. House was beautiful and clean. Owners were welcoming and easy to contact. Will absolutely love to visit again!

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$363+
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