Erie, Pa., offers natural beauty, historical significance and modern attractions. The region features a half-dozen wineries, zoo, maritime museum, water park and plenty of great beaches along Lake Erie. There are plenty of places to stay in the city, but a cottage along the lake offers a unique vacation right next to one of Erie's greatest features, Presque Isle State Park.
Lake View on the Lake sits atop a 120-foot bluff overlooking Lake Erie. The lake is accessible via a wood staircase with built-in seating part of the way down. The property offers cottages in a variety of sizes to accommodate couples or families and features a heated outdoor pool, badminton, horseshoes and plenty of shade trees. Smoking is not permitted.
Lake View on the Lake
8696 East Lake Road
Erie, PA 16511
(814) 899-6948
lakeviewerie.com
The Cottages at Presque Isle are situated on three shady acres near the Inn at Presque Isle. Guests at the cottages can enjoy pool privileges at the inn, which is a quarter of a mile away. The cottages are rustic, with no televisions, phones or air-conditioners available. Guests must bring their own towels, bed linens and pillows. Pets are allowed for an additional fee. Weekly rates are available.
Cottages at Presque Isle
320 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-4956
innatpresqueisle.com
Moon Meadows Campground features one-, two- or three-bedroom cottages in a wooded campground setting. Many of the facilities are log cabin style, and some feature bathrooms and full kitchens. Guests can rent by the day, week or month and must bring their own linens and cooking utensils.
Moon Meadows Campground
9915 Station Road
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 725-9360
moonmeadows.com
Kelso Beach Rentals offer a variety of beach houses and cottages, all within a 15-mile radius of Presque Isle. Sizes range from a one-bedroom, one-bath cottage to a seven-bedroom cottage. Amenities vary by property.
Kelso Beach Rentals
1004 W. 6th Street #1W
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 874-3800
kelsobeachrentals.com
Virginia's Beach offers cottages on the waterfront or in the woods just 200 yards from the lake. The waterfront cottages feature air-conditioning, screened porches and kitchen and bathroom facilities. Cottages in the woods offer a refrigerator and microwave but no plumbing. In all cases, guests must bring their own towels, bedding, dishes and utensils, and pets are not allowed.
Virginia's Beach Lakefront Cottages and Campground
352 Holliday Road
North Springfield, PA 16430
(814) 922-3261
virginiasbeach.com
