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Dragonfly House: Charming lakefront cottage with private dock!

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Property grounds
Marina
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior
Fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Mayville, NY
  • Place, Chautauqua Belle Steamboat
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Institution
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Chautauqua Amphitheater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Mayville

With a stay at this cottage in Mayville, you'll be steps from Chautauqua Lake and a 4-minute drive from Chautauqua Institution. .This cottage is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Lake Erie and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Chautauqua Belle Steamboat.
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What's nearby

  • Chautauqua Belle Steamboat - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chautauqua Lake - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Chautauqua Institution - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Chautauqua Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Chautauqua Amphitheater - 7 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Jamestown, NY (JHW-Chautauqua County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Andriaccio's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Inlet Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lakeview Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Village Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mayville VFW Post 8647 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dragonfly House: Charming lakefront cottage with private dock!

Lakefront living at The Dragonfly House! This refreshing two bedroom, two and a half bath cottage features an oversized furnished porch perfect for enjoying amazing sunrises, happy hour, waterfront dining, and lake gazing—rain or shine!!

The interior of the cottage has an open-air feel with fantastic lake views and well-situated room designs. Bedrooms have queen-size beds, ceiling fans, and private baths; the half bath includes a stacking washer/dryer combo. The large couch folds out to a queen size bed for comfortably sleeping an additional two people. The kitchen boasts granite countertops and efficient storage to keep meal prep at the lake a breeze.

The Dragonfly House is equipped with a gas grill, firepit, and two kayaks/life vests. Bring your fishing gear and cast a line off the dock or tie up your floatie and relax in the water.

Ideally situated in a quiet cove in Mayville, the Dragonfly House is within walking distance to miniature golf, several eateries, a cafe, and ice cream stands. The Chautauqua Belle steamboat boards from Lakeside Park for a uniquely informative cruise on Chautauqua Lake. The Rails to Trails pathway begins near the old train station in Mayville and is great for a refreshing lake view bike ride or walk. The Chautauqua Institution, a little over a mile away, offers free admission on Sundays–grab a drink lakeside under the iconic Bell Tower at 3 Taps, dine on the porch at the historic Athenaeum Hotel, take in a movie or a show, or simply stroll the beautiful grounds.

No Pets. No Smoking. Quiet hours after 10pm. Parking spaces. Please note there are 8 steps from parking area to the entrance of the property.
This property does have a private dock for guest use. No boat tie off on the dock. The boat lift can be used for a v-hull boat less than 2,000 pounds.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are only allowed at pet friendly properties.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Dragonfly House: Charming lakefront cottage with private dock! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Betty H., Warminster, PA

Disliked: Cleanliness
The view and access to the lake are amazing. Unfortunately the back deck was filthy. It was obviously never cleaned after winter. There were spider webs on everything plus there was animal feces in the back yard leading to the long dock and it was way too big to be from water foul. We had to take cold showers, I’m assuming because the water heater was never turned up. If you rent make sure you bring plenty of water and don’t plan on washing your clothes as I did. There are instructions after arriving saying the water is palatable but they recommend bottle water. They also recommended going to the laundromat to wash your light colored things. I specifically rent properties so I can wash my clothes before heading to the next point on our trips. It’s so sad because as I said the view and setting are just beautiful. If you don’t mind sitting on filthy chairs and taking cold showers this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dragonfly House

The property was nice-weather was not (no fault of the owner). The one suggestion for a major improvement is a railing on the steps downto the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place I ever stayed!

It was heavenly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Room to Exhale

Loved the cottage's view of the lake. Sunrises were incredible. Enjoyed exploring the town and tried several of the local wineries. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Getaway

My husband and I spent a week in this amazing dockside home. It has everything you need! The owners are accommodating and we're top notch. The home is perfectly located along the lake near the town of Mayville. within
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We loved it. The view is stunning and the back porch is ideal in every way. The kitchen is modern and well-stocked, and there are tons of great places to sit, all with views of the lake. The only drawback was the pull out couch in the living room, which was fine for our 18 year old son, but it’s hard to imagine a couple fitting on it. Make sure you wear water shoes in the lake - rocks are sharp (but they do have water shoes to wear). We look forward to coming back. Fabulous getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024