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Altavista Lakefront Home: Walk to GOTL Strip, A/C, Priv. Beach, Sleeps 6-8 -READ

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Altavista Lakefront Home: Walk to GOTL Strip, A/C, Priv. Beach, Sleeps 6-8 -READ

Welcome to Altavista House! Beautiful 3 bed and 2 bath house in the middle of The Geneva on the Lake Strip on New Street. Historic Altavista (built 1906) shares the street with the historic Mary's Kitchen restaurant which is within walking distance from us and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the summer. The beautiful Firehouse Winery is in our backyard! Guests at Altavista also have private beach access, shared with members and guests of New Street.

All 3 bedrooms are upstairs, all have a full size beds, as well as air conditioner units in each room. One of the upper bedrooms has additional space for an air mattress (not Included). Altavista can accommodate 6 guests with beds, or 8 guests with 1-2 of those guests sleeping on the couch. If desired, guests can bring an air mattress to set up in one of the bedrooms. Fresh linens for beds and a bath towel provided for each guest. We ask that guests put all used linens/towels on beds when they leave so we may know what was used and then be replaced for the next guests. There is a Ring doorbell on the side door and a Blink camera facing the porch in order to observe porch during times when renters are not occupying the property.

Amenities include: A fully stocked kitchen, electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, cookware, glassware, silverware, charcoal grill, and outdoor porch with an outstanding lakefront view. We also include fans on the lower level and A/C in bedrooms and living room, picnic table, WiFi, a firestick for TV (logins for streaming services not provided), and private beach access. Please be courteous and do not litter on the beach!

As stated above, guests have private beach access on the street but there are many other attractions at GOTL and the Strip, which is walking distance from Altavista. Geneva has their own Golf Course, mini golf courses, playgrounds, various courts (basketball and tennis), various bars and restaurants, including famous Eddie's Grill and Mary's Kitchen, arcades, wineries, the Geneva State Park (larger and public beach access), Covered Bridge tours, local parks, and many other attractions! Since there are so many attractions, we included a few brochures for our guests, but more can be found at the GOTL Visitors Center.

Parking (up to 3 cars) is in a driveway that is shared by our neighbor so please be courteous park as close to our right side as possible. Guests may utilize the backyard grass behind the house if need be. Check in is 4:00 pm and checkout is 11:00 am.

Property manager

Jim Ricciardo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Map
Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH

What's nearby

  • Old Firehouse Winery - 4 min walk
  • Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course - 6 min walk
  • Adventure Zone - 10 min walk
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 12 min walk
  • Geneva State Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mary's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bb's Corner Carry Out - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sportsterz Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eddie's Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Altavista Lakefront Home: Walk to GOTL Strip, A/C, Priv. Beach, Sleeps 6-8 -READ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Altavista Lakefront Home: Walk to GOTL Strip, A/C, Priv. Beach, Sleeps 6-8 -READ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Altavista Lakefront Home: Walk to GOTL Strip, A/C, Priv. Beach, Sleeps 6-8 -READ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Altavista Lakefront Home: Walk to GOTL Strip, A/C, Priv. Beach, Sleeps 6-8 -READ located?

Situated in Geneva-on-the-Lake, this golf vacation home is steps from Lake Erie and Allison's Mini-Golf. Old Firehouse Winery and Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

Altavista Lakefront Home: Walk to GOTL Strip, A/C, Priv. Beach, Sleeps 6-8 -READ Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Conneaut Lake

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the weekend to celebrate a friends birthday. The location could not be more perfect. Right in the middle of the strip and right on the water. It has a beautiful private beach. I reached out to the host with a question and received an immediate response. Highly recommend this house. It checked all the boxes for our group. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wonderful trip! Only suggestion is that the beds are a bit hard but, it did not ruin our trip! Perfect location- loved the porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thunder on the strip
We enjoyed our stay and were very happy with this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Geneva getaway
Wonderful location and scenic view! Ample parking in the back yard for boat and truck. Plenty of room and just an overall good vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lakefront House
The house and grounds were lovely, situated on Lake Erie. The pictures in the listing beautifully captured the charm of this cottage/house. We already booked for next year, can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anne F.

Pictures always are glamorized & when you get there it’s nothing like the picture
Some doors were hard to open & close - the whole place needed a face-lift
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location!!!!
This house is right in the middle of the strip in the heart of it all!!! However, once you’re at the house it feels private, it’s quiet, relaxing and the sound of the waves is so peaceful while sitting on the porch. Inside has all of the comforts of home including fresh smells, clean towels, clean linens a stocked kitchen and 2 bathrooms which is always a plus with plenty of TP. The owner is very kind and answers all questions honestly and in a timely manner. You won’t be disappointed if you stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE W., Erie, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
A short walk to the heart of the GOTL strip!
Just two blocks from the main drag, and located at the end of the street on the bluff of Lake Erie, made this a quiet setting to relax and watch the sunrise and sunset when not enjoying the atmosphere of GOTL.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., East Liverpool Ohio...USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
The location & view of the lake cant be beat! Sitting on the porch watching the lake was so relaxing..We had a couple small hiccups, but Jim immediately responded! Would love to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice!
Older Cottage style home with lots of charm! Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a Geneva trip
Great place to stay. Perfect strip location and has access to walk down to the water. Area is perfect to have fire by the water for a beautiful relaxing space . House could use a few updates but great space for 7 of us! Couch is very comfy! Big open living room to host a party. Did have a few dust tumbleweeds on stair well and spiders/webs in a few corners but beds and linens were clean and ready to use. Unfortunately it was may fly time so we were unable to enjoy the big front porch. Host is a great communicator and wonderful to work with. I recommend giving this place a try!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This was a really nice rental right on the water, an absolutely perfect location. We had a large group of relatives stop by for my mother's 90th birthday and it was terrific. The house had plenty of room for 20 people to mingle and the access to the beach was ideal. Also, we had to head back at night and leave our two adult children and their spouses from out of town without a car and being just off the strip, they were able to walk out and have really nice evenings. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
The location was perfect. What a great view from the porch. The house was charming and comfortable. We loved the rustic decor. The owner was very accommodating. We plan to make this our annual girls getaway place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
GOTL WEEKEND
Great location. No issues. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to the strip
Everything was exactly as stated in the listing. The location was fantastic. Jim had great communication before and during the trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tera C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome
We had a wonderful time in this house. Great location right on water and on strip. Owner very responsive and nice. Clean charming perfect. Has it all. 👍 very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
The house was located close to everything so tjat you could walk. Parking is tight
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
It seemed very private but was super close to all of the action. We loved being able to walk everywhere and enjoyed our time sitting on the porch with a great view of the lake. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

nikki s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
We needed an early checkin at the last minute and he was very accomodating! The home was as described. Location can’t be beat! Many upgrades would be worthwhile. We had a slip and fall in the tub which would have been avoided if a grab bar was installed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jaclyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend
Check in was quick and easy. Property manager was incredibly responsive. Great location on the strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Lakefront Cottage - Perfect location!
We had the most wonderful time at Altavista Lakefront Cottage. You cannot get any better with the location. Right on the water, gorgeous lake Erie views and walkable to everything on the strip. Super Convenient! The kitchen had everything we needed including a Keurig coffee pot and we even found a little regular coffee pot underneath the sink. We like our coffee! Individual air conditioners found in each of the rooms including downstairs and the bedrooms, kept everyone nice and cool. Charming cottage, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick grr away
The location is ideal, with easy access to the strip and a small private beach area. Like many of the houses in the area, it is a cottage built in the early 1900s. It has not been recently updated, so expect lots of character and charm, but few modern luxuries. We did not use the flat screen, microwave or Krueger provided, but anything we did use was functional. There house was very clean, with more than enough linens and paper products supplied. The kitchen seemed reasonably well stocked, though we did not cook during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
What we expected, all good. Great location, easy living.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wonderful memories were made at the sweet vintage home on the lake. Very pleasant and comforting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint & Cozy
The views were amazing, the beds were comfy, the house was clean and well stocked. We very much enjoyed the walkway to the private beach and the local attractions! It was a much needed girls getaway, this place did the trick!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023