At November 30, 2007 7:42 PM, Stephen said...
November 30, 2007
Hi! We're just completing our first year of owning a cottage on Chautauqua Lake and would love to share with you some thoughts about our first year on the lake. And, since Rick and Julia McMahon were so helpful in our search for lakefront property, we're glad to contribute to the blog….which is bookmarked on my computer!.
We have really enjoyed our waterfront cottage located near the village of Bemus Point. Our first year has been a busy one, with lots of cottage improvements, but it has also been a great adventure. As retirees, we were able to spend about six months of 2007 on Chautauqua Lake, and the time just flew by. We've been able to enjoy the unique beauty of each season on the water, from the snow and ice of January, to the greening of the hillsides in spring, the beautiful breezy summer days boating on the lake and finally, the yellow, orange and brown colors of fall. We haven't even had time to begin to take in all the recreational activities around the lake, which makes the Chautauqua Lake community a great place to live. We can enjoy the peaceful and relaxing surroundings of our cottage, or within minutes, take advantage of nearby restaurants, retail shops, movie theaters, the Chautauqua Institute or nearby parks. There is always something interesting or fun to explore and enjoy!
As a cottage owner, I can't say enough about how helpful local people and businesses have been. Everyone seems genuinely pleased to help you and take care of your needs. Some great local businessmen have been so easy to work with when we needed to get our docks in the water, a new natural gas line installed, and some carpentry work done on the cottage. We even received "Welcome Back" notes from our mailman! And our special neighbors, who are longtime residents, have been so helpful in learning about our cottage and many aspects of cottage ownership and maintenance.
Another great experience has been meeting our new neighbors. Our cottage is located on a nice street with properties owned by some wonderful people. Having a summer cottage provides such a great place for enjoying old friends as well as new ones, and when you say your goodbyes at the end of the summer, you are already looking forward to the next vacation season.
If you haven't spent some time on Chautauqua Lake…….plan to do it soon!
Stephen Brasure
November 30, 2007
Hi! We're just completing our first year of owning a cottage on Chautauqua Lake and would love to share with you some thoughts about our first year on the lake. And, since Rick and Julia McMahon were so helpful in our search for lakefront property, we're glad to contribute to the blog….which is bookmarked on my computer!.
We have really enjoyed our waterfront cottage located near the village of Bemus Point. Our first year has been a busy one, with lots of cottage improvements, but it has also been a great adventure. As retirees, we were able to spend about six months of 2007 on Chautauqua Lake, and the time just flew by. We've been able to enjoy the unique beauty of each season on the water, from the snow and ice of January, to the greening of the hillsides in spring, the beautiful breezy summer days boating on the lake and finally, the yellow, orange and brown colors of fall. We haven't even had time to begin to take in all the recreational activities around the lake, which makes the Chautauqua Lake community a great place to live. We can enjoy the peaceful and relaxing surroundings of our cottage, or within minutes, take advantage of nearby restaurants, retail shops, movie theaters, the Chautauqua Institute or nearby parks. There is always something interesting or fun to explore and enjoy!
As a cottage owner, I can't say enough about how helpful local people and businesses have been. Everyone seems genuinely pleased to help you and take care of your needs. Some great local businessmen have been so easy to work with when we needed to get our docks in the water, a new natural gas line installed, and some carpentry work done on the cottage. We even received "Welcome Back" notes from our mailman! And our special neighbors, who are longtime residents, have been so helpful in learning about our cottage and many aspects of cottage ownership and maintenance.
Another great experience has been meeting our new neighbors. Our cottage is located on a nice street with properties owned by some wonderful people. Having a summer cottage provides such a great place for enjoying old friends as well as new ones, and when you say your goodbyes at the end of the summer, you are already looking forward to the next vacation season.
If you haven't spent some time on Chautauqua Lake…….plan to do it soon!
Stephen Brasure
For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & Living visit: www.chautauqualakehomes.com
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