Historic cobblestone Cottage Apt. on Lake Erie beach w/ Balcony ,WiFi, Streaming

Relax and enjoy the sound of the waves and the quiet little town of Dunkirk. We pride in our extra cleaning efforts and have plenty of room for social distancing. This is a great getaway spot for those that are looking for a unique option ! Plenty of historical photos and documents to enjoy as well! When you arrive at this picturesque property you will find yourself nestled in the middle of a cove between Point Gratiot park and Canadaway Creek on 1 acre and 200ft of beachfront on Lake Erie. This listing is for our wonderful 1000sq ft 1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom upstairs apartment with a separate side door entrance. This apartment includes a balcony with an amazing lake view , walk in shower with a heated bathroom floor , fully stocked kitchen with keurig and regular coffee maker, a 55” LED tv in the living room and a 46” Tv in the bedroom both have Roku’s with several streaming services. A King, Queen and 2 futons are included. This upstairs unit is part of the original Hequembourg estate originally built in 1908. "Harminnie" was the original name of this mansion from Major Harry and Minnie Hequembourg (Neighborhood named after him down the street) whom originally owned the entire bay from Canadaway creek to Crooked Brook creek, and was a major contributor to the development of the area. He has an amazing background/history and upon arriving you will have a booklet with original pictures of the house and information about a camp he used to run for children in the early 1920's , an article from a home magazine in the 20’s and many other photos documenting the history of the house. On the beach you can spend time hunting for beach glass and driftwood, lay out and catch some sun on our beach that is plowed every summer. There are small smooth stones on some of the beach area and about a few feet into the water then about 30 ft of sandbar to enjoy at a wading depth. Or take a 10 minute walk down to the Dunkirk Boardwalk and pier at the harbor to enjoy a bite to eat, a cocktail, or satisfy a shopping craving with several different shops. Dunkirk Harbor also offers a marina and a public launching facility to access Lake Erie. Do you want to go fishing? Take a charter out of the harbor or drop your line in and try to haul in a big one from the mouth of canadaway creek, which is less than a half mile from the house. Enjoy concerts and an art scene? Chautauqua Institute is an amazing place to experience with regularly scheduled events throughout the summer. Lake Chautauqua offers many attractions that includes Midway Amusement Park(great for small children), Thunder Rocks, Long Point State Park, shopping, and numerous restaurant/bar/brewery establishments. The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region is the perfect location for your summer vacation whether you spend a day, a long weekend or more. With renowned destinations like Chautauqua Institution which is about a 35 minute drive, you can enjoy their symphony, concerts, speaking venues and theater performances., Chautauqua County has been a beloved vacation destination for adventure, entertainment, the arts, history, and leisure learning for more than 140 years. Chautauqua County is highlighted by five lakes including Lake Erie NY and Chautauqua Lake. Experience lake vacation pastimes such as boating, fishing, and paddlesports. Delight in a variety of outdoor recreation including, camping, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding on the area’s network of multi-use trails. Enjoy a round of golf or two at any of the high quality golf courses located throughout the region or pamper yourself with a day at the spa. Climb among the treetops and sail through the skies on a zipline at Peek'n Peak Resort's Mountain Adventures. Explore giant rock formations and hidden caves in an ancient forest at Panama Rocks. Take a tour the Lake Erie Grape Belt’s comprised of 23 wineries known collectively as Lake Erie Wine Country. Plan a craft brewery and distillery tour, where there's always something new along this unofficial “brew and spirits trail." Chautauqua County is home to an array of cultural opportunities including the National Comedy Center, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz Museum, Robert H. Jackson Center, and Grape Discovery Center. Other attractions within arms reach include Niagara Falls which is an easy and scenic 1hr and 10 minute drive, restaurants (10 minutes walking distance to the pier for some great food!), ski resorts (Holiday valley 1 hr), snowmobile trails, nature trails (Panama rocks, Allegheny and Letchworth state park ) golf courses (Sugar hill is 5 miles away), shopping (Tops, Aldi, Walmart, Big lots), and a casino (Seneca Niagara). Also there are several blueberry and cherry farms that are fun for the whole family that are about a 10-15 minute drive from the apt. BILLS FANS (35 min from Ralph wilson stadium) Splash lagoon is an indoor water park located about 40 minutes away near Erie,PA. Kazoo factory is about 30 minutes distance in Eden,NY. There is plenty of things to do for everyone here ! We are located 5 miles from the New York State Thruway (I-90), Exit 59 Dunkirk/Fredonia. From here, you will find that it’s a quick ride to and from the Buffalo (1 hr) or Erie (1 hr 10 min) International Airports . Cleveland sometimes offers a discounted fare and is about 2 hours 10min away. .