Title: The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! Lakefront cottage in Canadohta Lake with a water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/a38f80ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/c844a409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/347c6d8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/432fab90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823495/d5e5828c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Pier, a tranquil lakefront retreat where sunsets are simply spectacular. At the Purple Martin cottage, unwind in your cozy studio-style space with a kitchen and small porch or gather at the pavilion for outdoor dining. Enjoy private lakefront access, fishing from the pier, and activities like kayaking or paddleboarding on Canadohta Lake. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! Relax and unwind at this tranquil & unique rustic lakefront getaway with spectacular sunsets! Pets are not allowed. The Purple Martin cottage at The Pier sleeps 2 people and is one of five cottages located at the foot of Canadohta Lake. Canadohta Lake is Pennsylvania's second-largest natural lake, with nearly three miles of shoreline. Activities include fishing, birdwatching, minigolf, roller rink, miniature golf, parks, swimming, pontoon boats/ kayaks, and paddle boards. The Pier is great for a family vacation or a work/play destination. It has use of the 100 feet of private lakefront access with a great view of the lake and sunsets. In addition to the lakefront access at The Pier, Ruggles Park is located immediately next door. It is a community park and is open to the public. There is a small beach, a basketball court, and a pier for fishing. You may want to consider bringing lawn chairs and a cooler 😊. There are NO LIFEGUARDS. The Purple Martin sleeps 2 people and is a studio-style cottage with 1 twin to king trundle daybed. It has 1 bathroom, a kitchen with a range, a refrigerator, and a small porch. There is a pavilion for outside dining/picnics. It is shared with the other 4 tiny cottages and is equipped with two charcoal grills (charcoal not provided) and a propane grill (propane provided). There are two shared fire rings at lakefront and there is parking on-site for 1 vehicle only. There is no TV, but we have Wi-Fi. There is no central heating, but the cottage has an electric radiator-type heater in each bedroom and a wall heater in the common room. There is no air conditioning, but each cottage has a whole house fan, and we also provide circulating fans. The Pier is equipped with a potable water supply. It has an on-site PA Department of Environmental Protection approved water treatment system. Our water is chlorinated and softened and tested monthly. Kayaks and Paddleboards: You can bring your own or rent them locally. We have a shared dock to launch and tie-up. Lifejackets (not provided) are required on PA Fish & Boat Commission Lakes. There are NO LIFEGUARDS. Come and enjoy lake life at the Purple Martin cottage located at The Pier at Canadohta Lake! ## 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 - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - 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 - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing 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 ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96823500/96823499/eeb064c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Goldfinch rustic lakefront cottage at The Pier at Canadohta Lake sleeps 2! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Canadohta Lake, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Cornplanter State Forest and Oil Creek State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Erie County Fairgrounds and Great Eastern Cutlery. Traveling with kids? Consider Wilderness Lodge, or check out an event or a game at Eriez Speedway. Kayaking, water tubing, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. 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Erie County Fairgrounds and Great Eastern Cutlery are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Purple Martin unique rustic lakefront cottage at the Pier at Canadohta Lake! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward F. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great ##### Edward F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew K. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great location. Quiet area but walking distance to plenty of activities. Responsive owner ##### Andrew K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luc T. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Owners respond very quickly to all questions and are very helpful. ##### Luc T. 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