Retro & romantic 2BR bungalow, Lake Erie living, wineries, beaches

Nestled within PA's picturesque wine country, this 1950s mid-century modern hillside bungalow offers an ideal setting for a romantic escape, a girls' weekend, or a cozy family getaway. It is just a short walk to Freeport Beach where you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, fishing, a playground, & beach glass hunting. The town of North East is affectionately known as the Napa Valley of PA, boasting over 20 wineries throughout the region, promising unforgettable wine-tasting experiences. Cheers.

The space:

The Lake Erie “Beatnik Bungalow features tons of retro & mid century modern charm. The two bedroom 853 sq. foot cottage is literally built right into the hill side. Features include large windows for lots of natural sunlight, 70” smart TV, dining area for 4, fully appointed kitchen, full bath, 1 king bed, and 2 XL Twin beds.

Our Neighborhood:

A short walk from our front door you will find many amenities for outdoor activities. Freeport Beach is a lifeguarded public swimming spot on Lake Erie. You can also immerse yourself in searching for beach glass aka “Lake Erie diamonds”. Be sure to stick around for one of our breathtaking world class sunsets.

Feel free to bring your kayaks if you’d like to explore Lake Erie & its coastline. You could put in here at the beach & leave your car in the public parking lot.

Adjacent to the beach is Hallie Reed Park. Here you will find pavilions, picnic tables, BBQ grills, volleyball courts, swings, & a playground. There are also restrooms here.

16 Mile Creek runs alongside of Hallie Reed Park and empties directly into Lake Erie. This is a very popular destination for steelhead fishing.

Just south of our street is “BicyclePA Route Z” Mostly using Route 5, this trail follows the Lake Erie shoreline for 45-plus miles and connects New York’s Seaway Trail to the Ohio border. This route is not a separate paved trail, but rather a widened berm alongside the road that offers space for cyclists.

And onto the good stuff, Lake Erie Wine Country! Consisting of 24 boutique wineries that are open year round on a 50 mile span along the southern shore of Lake Erie between North East, PA & Silver Creek, NY. With award winning wines, gift shops, & special events. There are over 30,000 contiguous acres of luscious grape vineyards out this way. Our wineries, lodging, dining, & attractions support this unique and beautiful region.

Our bungalow is easily accessed from I-90 interstate near the intersection of Rt. 5 & Rt. 89. It is on a small private dead end lane off of the main thoroughfare. Some of our neighbors are year round residents ranging from young kids to retirees so please be mindful of your driving speeds & after-hours noise levels. You might also even hear some chickens in the neighborhood (we recommend buying eggs from their roadside stand).

Getting around:

The house features adequate parking for 2-3 cars or a detached boat trailer if storage is needed. It is a small windy dead end lane. Additional day time parking can be found at the end the main road by Freeport Beach. The Beatnik Bungalow is literally built into the hillside. The rustic stairs leading up to our front door are made of railroad ties, gravel, & locally sourced flagstone. The steps can be a little irregular in height and depth so please keep that in mind when traversing.