Nestled in downtown Erie, this charming Victorian apartment offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. Discover original brick work, ornate moldings, and a spacious backyard with porch for relaxation. Onsite laundry is available for convenience.
Reviews
5.05.0 out of 10
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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About this property
Beautifully updated and spacious 1 Bedroom Apt.
Step into a piece of history into this beautiful updated 1 bedroom second floor apartment located in a historic Victorian house nestled in the heart of downtown Erie. Minutes drive to Presque Isle Park, Gannon University, UPMC hamot, Erie Insurance and many more attractions. This apartment comes with onsite laundry, back porch and Hugh backyard for your enjoyment. Meticulously preserved architectural details from ornate moldings to original brick work tell the tale of a bygone era while seamlessly integrating with contemporary amenities for an unparalleled experience. You may request a twin bed for additional sleep space.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pet not be left alone.not allowed on Bed/furniture
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the neighborhood
West Bayfront, a neighborhood in Erie, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Presque Isle Beach, while Waldameer & Water World and Splash Lagoon are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Erie Insurance Arena or UPMC Park. Visit our Erie travel guide
Is Beautifully updated and spacious 1 Bedroom Apt. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
What time is check-in at Beautifully updated and spacious 1 Bedroom Apt.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautifully updated and spacious 1 Bedroom Apt.?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautifully updated and spacious 1 Bedroom Apt. located?
Located in West Bayfront, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center and Lake Erie. Gannon University and Erie Playhouse are also within 15 minutes. Erie Station is 18 minutes by foot.
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Beautifully updated and spacious 1 Bedroom Apt. Reviews
Reviews
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
The host never responed to where the keys or code was for the door, we didn't say there. Hopefully the inside looks as good as the picture! Will never book this place again!!
Edward
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Cobey.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
My girlfriend & I were on a long road trip and stayed one night here. The property looked exactly like the photos in the listing, nice use of space & located in a historic neighborhood. We had a pleasant lunch by the lake.
Host provided helpful check-in details. Overall the stay was what we expected, however cleanliness could be an area of improvement (hair & old soap bar in the shower, dust on headboard) - not a huge deal but heads up if that’s something that bothers you.
Excellent communication, spacious, secure full floor apartment
This VRBO is in a quiet residential area of Erie, centrally located, with its own entrance. Unit included an open living room as pictured, a separate bedroom with comfortable linens and pillows. The bath had a tub with shower which I liked. We slept well and appreciated the Keurig and drip coffee maker in the kitchen. Host was the best at communicating, responding promptly to emails and proactive in letting us know when the place was ready. Would book here again
Close to Downtown Erie & Not Far From Presque Isle
We enjoyed our stay overall at this Erie apartment. The location was a good midpoint between downtown and Presque Isle. We were there in the fall when it was colder and rainy, so being closer to downtown was nice. To stay here you must be able to handle somewhat steep steps. The mattress was nice. Apartment temperature was a bit difficult to control. The kitchen was OK, moderately equipped, but fine for a weekend when your plans are to eat out most of the time. We enjoyed having the entire driveway to ourselves. The host was quick to reply to our messages. We would stay here again.
Rebecca Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michelle B.
Oct 3, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Fine for a few day stay
Was difficult to locate address due to overgrowth at front of building. Was easy access due to keyless entry and owner providing number. Room was pleasant but couch was dirty and when we arrived did not find bath towels in apartment. Went to store to purchase them and when we got back the towels were on the bed, but without wash clothes or hand towels (only towels provided were the kind you get in public washrooms and left a roll of paper towels for next occupant). Bathroom would be better with a little update and some sort of place to place toiletries. (was out of hand soap at the sink, also). Was hard to get in/out of driveway (had off street parking) due to neighbors parking at edge of driveway and on the other side of the street. Location was fine for the 2 days we were there, but not for a longer stay.
Michelle B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Brenda L.
Nov 19, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Ok but could be better
The apartment had renovations done to it. It was small but a nice apartment. The problem is the abandoned apartment next door. It has a door that was cracked opened from joining the apartments entrance. There was trash every where and had a strong smell of plumbing or something coming from it. That door needs to be locked at all times or removed from joining the apartments. It didn't feel safe.. We closed and locked it but still an uneasy feeling knowing it was abandoned and something or someone could come through that door. House keeping needs a little help cleaning the toilet and fridge but overall everything else was pretty clean. Sheets for the pull out bed would be nice also. Outside appearance could be better by that shed to make a safer welcoming feeling so you wouldn't think you was at the wrong spot in someone's yard. A few small details would make this a really nice place. That apartment next door needs a lot of attention so this apartment would be a nice and safer place to stay.
Wasn’t even able to get into the house no contact with the owner horrible experience Vebo refunded me everything right away which was nice
William K D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Trevor B.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
This place needs a good cleaning. Fruit flys in the kitchen area. Used items left in the bathroom and uncomfortable furniture. It has so much potential
We did not stay as we have little to no communication with the host. Seemed sketchy so we got a hotel room.
Theresa J.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rick S.
Aug 22, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was good for me, and communication about access was good. The place was not very clean. There were other people’s clothing on the floor in the bedroom, and drinks in the fridge. Coffee maker was still full of grounds and mold. No soap in the bathroom anywhere.
It was awful. We didn't stay there bc it was such a scaryplace. The house was over grown w/bushes out front andwe had trouble finding it bc u couldn't see the house number. The porch was scary w/garbage scattered andthe inside did not look anything like these photos bc it wasvery dirty. Even the bed wasn't made. Don't go here.
We did not stay at this property as it was unsafe and DIRTY!There was clearly a party before we arrived and apartment was filthy! Property manager would not respond or answer messages
Erica O.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
andrea m.
Jul 7, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
disappointing stay
upon arrival to the vrbo it was clear that the tennant had not cleaned. there was dirty garbage, dirty floors and food and dirty dishes in the sink. the bed was not made and the sheets were not clean.
WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY: no contact from the host ever. Contacted them with the messaging system before coming, no response. Tried calling, straight to voicemail. Pulled up to the property, nothing but garbage bags on a front porch. Continued trying to contact, and eventually found a nearby hotel for the night
Cara W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Shannon C.
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Stay in Erie.
The pictures are very accurate for the propery. The neighborhood its located in is very quiet most days, and the neighbors are friendly. The contact host for this property is not actually the host. But is very helpful and will do anything they can do to help. The communication problems stem from that though. It wasnt very clean but i cleaned it as much as possible. Over all it was enjoyable.
Shannon C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Thomas M.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
It was ok
The out side needs CURB APPEAL it was hard to find because of an over grown tree. There were overgrown weeds all over, there would have been no way to use what they call back yard. Once inside there are a rather steep set of steps upstairs, be careful if any one has walking issues. The upstairs is really nice, could have used a few more towels and blankets but we made do. MAJOR UP SIDE THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS VERY QUIET. all in all it was OK FOR THE PRICE
Thomas M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Amanda
May 26, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I tried to contact the owner for access information before arriving; owner never contacted me back. Upon arrival there was trash all over the porch. And again, no way to access the rental.
The property was easy to locate and had a long driveway to park in. The outside of the property was messy with plants and looked like it needed a renovation. The inside of the apartment was clearly recently redone. There was no issue checking in and the kitchen was stocked with general cooking supplies (pans, pots, spices, oil). Towels were also supplied. Also, the TVs were ONN smart TVs, so you can watch TV shows or movies whenever you want. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Dominic S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Brittny C.
Jun 7, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Dirty
The place looked run down, and dirty. There was someone across the street yelling at their baby daddy. The couch had stains all over it, and dead flies on it. The bed was hard as a rock, and only had 2 very flat pillows. There were only 2 mismatched towels. When we got there we just dropped our stuff off and went to dinner. When we came back we grabbed all our things and left and got a hotel, because we couldn't sleep there.
When we got there the place outside was very dirty, garbage bags was everywhere, it was smelling and bugs and flys was also everywhere. And about Inside, the people that was there before their old garbage was still there. The host never replied to us. We came back around midnight and we were locked outside for hours because the code wasn’t working for us to get in. Thankfully the code worked and we were in after 2.5 hours being outside. In short, we will never book this place again and will recommend others to never book this place again.