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Bluebird Cottage: Cozy Rustic Lakefront Escape at The Pier, Perfect for 6!

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A lakeside deck with white chairs, a fire pit, and a dock extending into the water.
A compact kitchen with blue cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A blue house with a white bench and pink flowers in the yard.
A rustic wooden interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a white bed, a window with a view, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Union City, PA
  • Place, Canadohta Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Lagoon
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Presque Isle Downs and Casino
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Union City

When you stay at this cottage in Canadohta Lake, you'll be steps from Canadohta Lake. .This cottage is 25 mi (40.2 km) from Splash Lagoon and 25.7 mi (41.3 km) from Presque Isle Downs and Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Canadohta Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Peek'n Peak Ski Resort - 37 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Splash Lagoon - 40 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Presque Isle Downs and Casino - 41 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • Waldameer & Water World - 58 min drive - 40.3 miles

Getting around

  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frog Pond Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bear Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Pizza Den - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ma-Donnas Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Retro Eatery - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bluebird Cottage: Cozy Rustic Lakefront Escape at The Pier, Perfect for 6!


A Lakefront Escape Designed for Pure Relaxation

Step into your own slice of lakeside paradise. Guests enjoy 100 feet of private shoreline, perfect for morning coffee by the water, lazy afternoons in the sun, and unforgettable sunset views that paint the sky in gold and rose.

Right next door, Ruggles Park adds even more to explore — a community beach, basketball court, and fishing pier make it a natural playground for families, friends, and anyone who loves the outdoors. (Pack a cooler and grab a lawn chair to make the moment even sweeter.)

Please note: pets are not permitted, and there are no lifeguards on duty.

Comfortable, Simple, and Made for Unplugging
The Bluebird Cottage includes:
• 2 bedrooms (1 full bed + 1 twin bunk)
• Pull out sofa for extra sleeping space
• 1 bathroom
• Kitchen with range and refrigerator
• Cozy porch for sunrise coffee or evening breezes
• A TV although we encourage you to disconnect

Heating comes from electric radiator heaters in each bedroom and a wall heater in the main room. For warm days, a whole house fan and additional circulating fans keep the cottage cool and comfortable.

Shared Amenities at The Pier
Guests enjoy access to a variety of outdoor spaces designed for gathering, cooking, and relaxing:
• Covered pavilion for picnics and outdoor meals
• Two charcoal grills (bring your own charcoal)
• One propane grill (propane provided)
• Two shared fire rings right at the lakefront
• On site parking for one vehicle
• Shared dock for launching kayaks and paddleboards

Bring your own gear or rent locally — just remember that lifejackets are required on PA Fish & Boat Commission lakes. As always, no lifeguards are present.

The Pier’s water supply is fully potable, treated through a PA DEP approved system that’s chlorinated, softened, and tested monthly for safety.

Perfect for Families, Friends, and Gatherings
Planning a reunion, retreat, or celebration? With four additional cottages just steps away, The Pier is ideal for groups who want to stay close while still enjoying their own private spaces. It’s the kind of place where memories come easily.

New This Year — On Site Café!
Opening late May 2026, our brand-new café will serve sweet and savory treats, coffee, and tea in a warm, welcoming space just a few steps from your cottage door. It’s the perfect way to start your morning or wind down after a day on the lake.

Come visit us and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Canadohta Lake — we’d love to host you!
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

At checkout, please gather used towels in bathroom, take garbage to outside dumpster, clear fridge, turn everything off, return key to lockbox. Thanks

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No fireworks. Please be respectful of the other guests and your neighbors and keep the noise down from 10PM to 9AM.

Please no flushing of regular/flushable wipes and/or feminine napkins/tampons in the toilet. There is a trashcan in the bathroom.

At checkout, please gather used towels in bathroom, take garbage to outside dumpster, clear fridge, turn everything off, return key to lockbox. Thanks

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: The cottage and the premises are not child-proof.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Bluebird Cottage: Cozy Rustic Lakefront Escape at The Pier, Perfect for 6! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The amenities were definitely on par and its a cute little cottage. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Great stay

The bluebird cottage was perfect for a couple and small child. It was clean and quaint, and right next to the lake with a small beach access that my toddler loved to play in. Communication was excellent and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Bluebird at The Pier

Everything was super easy, the cabin was fairly recently renovated, and the owners were handy every day since they're working on a future Cafe, (which will be very convenient when finished!)Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adolfo C.

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

Canadohta Lake weekend

Very nice area righ next to the lake. The Bluebird cottage was relly cute with many details and have all we needed for our stay. Also has a shared covered pavilion, BBQ area, fire pit and seating area. We stayed only for the weekend but would love to stay longer. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

toni k.

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

The Blue Bird

The host thought of everything we might need!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie O.

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

Great place for a quick weekend getaway

We spent the weekend with friends (who already have a place on the lake). So this was conveniently located and just what we needed for a weekend stay. Although considered “rustic” per the listing, it had everything we needed. The whole house fan kept things nice and cool at night. The bed in the main bedroom was comfortable, good water pressure in the shower, and plenty of amenities. It was also super clean and host was very communicative and considerate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025