Must-See Cottage in Upstate NY: $79,900 waterfront serenity at Beaver Lake

Tucked away in Cattaraugus County, this charming cottage provides a private getaway with waterfront relaxation.

The two-bedroom and one-bathroom property is a part of the Beaver Lake Association. There are 20 lots with nearly a dozen properties. All lots are privately owned with their own septic and well. Owners use Arcade electric. Cost for the Association fee is $764 per year, which covers maintenance of the road, docks, and common grounds.

Upstate NY real estate — 1561 Maple Grove Road, Freedom, NY, 14065. Courtesy of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

In the old days, vacationers rented the cottages during the summer months. Over the years, they loved it so much, they ended up buying the properties, according to broker Kathy Komenda.

Beaver Lake is about 24-feet deep and stocked with catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, bream/bluegill and bullhead. Aside from great fishing, there’s also kayaking, hiking, and swimming.

This particular cottage has a spacious living room with a bar and fireplace. The screened porch allows for some extra living space plus a patio with views of lake. Families can relax, catch beautiful the sunsets or stroll along more than 30 acres of common land.