Lake Chautauqua Victorian

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8178 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Dewittville, NY

Chautauqua Lake4 min walk
Chautauqua Institution13 min drive
Chautauqua Amphitheater15 min drive
Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This is a fully restored authentic Victorian house located on beautiful Lake Chautauqua, New York. A perfect oasis ideal for couples or families wanting to escape and unwind. The house has porches and gardens on three sides for outdoor dining and relaxation and comfortable indoor rooms. There is a modern gourmet family 'eat in' kitchen with marble counters, modern appliances, stained glass, heart pine floors with a gas fireplace for chilly mornings. Additionally, there is a front parlor with TV, dvd player, card/puzzle table and a sitting room with wet bar for quiet conversation. The 1/2 bath is located on the first floor The second floor has three bedrooms each with a queen sized bed. There are two full bathrooms on the second floor...one in the master suite and the other shared. The third floor has a bedroom with twin beds.

Property manager

Sandy Osborn

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dewittville

Located in Dewittville, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie, while Chautauqua Amphitheater and McClurg Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Chautauqua Bookstore and Midway State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

Dewittville, NY

What's nearby

Chautauqua Lake - 4 min walk
Chautauqua Belle Steamboat - 9 min drive
Chautauqua Golf Club - 13 min drive
Chautauqua Institution - 13 min drive
Chautauqua Amphitheater - 15 min drive

Getting around

Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Big Inlet Brewing - 5 min drive
Andriaccio's Restaurant - 13 min drive
Guppy's Restaurant & Tavern - 8 min drive
Boxcar Barney's Ice Cream - 9 min drive
The Lakeview Restaurant Bar & Grill - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Chautauqua Victorian pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Chautauqua Victorian?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Chautauqua Victorian?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Chautauqua Victorian located?

This family-friendly Dewittville holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Chautauqua Lake and Dewittville Bay. Chautauqua Bookstore and Midway State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

14 Jul 2023

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

Perfect family get-away

Had an amazing stay. Property exactly like listing. Lots of space inside and fully equipped kitchen. Lovely back porch perfect for meals and relaxing. Pt. Chautauqua neighborhood very quiet and quaint. Host great with communication. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

10 Jul 2023

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

4th of July Week get a way

My family has been coming to Chautauqua Lake for all of my life; visiting grandparents and parents. Tottering provided a place for the younger generation to stay and visit together and hop across the Lake to visit with Grandparents. Property is well appointed (a/c cooled the first floor; ceiling fans the second; laundry was helpful). Kitchen allowed us to cook dinner for everyone, and the back deck hosted a game night. Neighborhood is quiet and provided great fireworks viewing. The hosts were helpful and easy to communicate with. Great property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

19 Sept 2022

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

Tottering

Our five-day stay at Tottering at Point Chautauqua was amazing to say the least. Now seventy, I was two months old when I first went to the Point. I was familiar with the house years ago when it looked as though it would fall down any day; hence the name. The Osborns did a fantastic job of rehabilitation of the structure and their work should be presented in the journal of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Anyone else would have razed the structure and started anew. The owner also connected me with two members of the local historical society and I spent several hours discussing my knowledge of the Point with them. The cottage was spotless and filled with everything (and more) that could be needed to make for a perfect stay. I cannot recommend the property enough. My wife and I will certainly return.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth K.

31 Jul 2022

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

We fell in love with Tottering!

This property was all it said and more! We will return next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dirk D.

13 Jun 2022

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

Very nice house and area

We had a very enjoyable stay. The house was clean, and had all the amenities. We highly recommend this house and area for a nice relaxing vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Osborn

My husband and I purchased this shell of a cottage in 1994...no wiring, plumbing, kitchen or porches. We had always wanted to restore a Victorian House and this tiny cottage called to us. The neighbors called it 'Tottering' because it looked like it would fall over...or totter at any time. We spent several years restoring and bringing this treasured beauty back to her original glory with updated modern conveniences and appliances.

Why they chose this property

Our neighbor was able to locate a picture of what the house looked like in the 1880s and in that way we were able to replicate the porches and keep the original victorian 'feel' while restoring and updating this labor of love. Of course there is all new wiring, plumbing, flooring and appliances to make a comfortable, modern house while retaining the victorian theme inside and out.

What makes this property unique

Tottering was thoroughly insulated during the restoration process which makes for a very quiet atmosphere whether the outside has a beautiful day or a winter storm roaring. Every room has a ceiling fan to provide maximum comfort even on the warmest of days. The kitchen has a window air conditioner that can be used when needed.

Every effort has been made to decorate simply and elegantly...stained glass windows in the kitchen and wet bar area, marble and butcher block kitchen counters...heart pine floors and kitchen cupboards carry the pine 'theme' throughout the house with restored Victorian doors and hardware obtained from a Victorian House the same age as Tottering.

There are porches on three sides of the house...for dining 'al fresco' or just for relaxing at any time of the day. Wicker and lounge chairs and a swing make it an inviting place to just 'be'. The simple, elegant decor at Tottering makes it easy to come in, put up your feet and relax and unwind. Of course there is 'WiFi', a DVD player, TV, Radio with speakers in the sitting room and kitchen and a card table with a puzzle top for puzzle lovers.