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Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!

Escape to serenity with lake views and nearby island ferries just minutes away. Unwind by the fire pit under starry skies.

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Terrace/patio
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Smart TV, fireplace
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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

Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!

Nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, enjoy the serenity of our Lake Erie towns! The full first floor of our cottage home is your escape. Relax inside the spacious living spaces or enjoy the fire pit and lounge in our outdoor living retreat. Please note that while our cottage is on Lakeside Chautauqua property, it just outside the fence. This allows you to easily visit Lakeside to take advantage of all of the amenities and programming when you desire, but not have to pay the seasonal gate fees for the times you are not entering. We are close to Cedar Point, Port Clinton, Catawba Island, East Harbor State Park, the Marblehead Lighthouse and historic Johnson Island. The Kelley’s Island ferry is a 10-minute walk and the Put-in-Bay and Jet Express ferries are a short drive away. We are minutes away from numerous beaches, marinas, fishing charters, public boat and fishing accesses and fish cleaning stations. It is hard to count all of the restaurants, ice cream shops, wineries and breweries the peninsula has to offer! Many offer indoor and outdoor dining and local entertainment daily. When you add myriad of shopping opportunities from fine art to souvenirs, you will find something for everyone in your group!

We want you to feel at home during your stay. Our cottage has a fully outfitted kitchen, dining room, living room with a comfortable fold-out queen-sized sofa, and a twin-sized fold-out chair, sunroom, bedroom with a queen-sized bed, and large bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is a washer and dryer for your needs. We furnish you with all of the staples, spices, condiments, and coffee that you will need, as well as linens and toiletries for your convenience. The outside area offers a fire-pit, shaded lounge area with comfortable seating, a sunny area with chaise loungers. We have a gas grill and charcoal grill available for your use. We are happy to provide you with lawn games, beach chairs, a picnic basket and beach towels for your days in the sun. For quieter days, our cottage is stocked with games, books and tvs for family fun. We even have an outdoor projector and screen if you want to do a movie night with the fireflies! There are two parking spots for your convenience and a bike rack.

Property manager

Paul Dunn

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
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
Lakeside, OH

What's nearby

  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 3 min drive
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 4 min drive
  • The Keeper’s House - 7 min drive
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 16 min drive
  • Cedar Point - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 26 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Backbeatque - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Hugo’s Italian Kitchen - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Erie and within 3 mi (5 km) of Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse. East Harbor State Park and Johnson's Island Confederate Cemetery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Trip
We enjoyed staying at this property. It fit our needs perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Regina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Our trip was from Sept 20th-22nd. The kitchen was stocked and we appreciated that we could have whatever we wanted. It was very comfortable and had games and other activities to do. Enjoyed the shops and boutiques in the little town of Marblehead and loved the wineries plus we were given an extra hour to pack up and leave!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody K.

Liked: Cleanliness
They thought of everything!
Adorable place in great location. Owners were very responsive and I appreciated very much all the little details included in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water Wonderland Retreat
We had a fantastic 3 days at the Bird’s Nest in the first floor space, which was well-equipped, clean, cozy, and perfectly situated for easy access to the islands, Sandusky, and all the lovely new and old sights and eateries in Lakeside, Marblehead, and Catawba. Paul is an attentive host, always prompt with messaging to see if check-in went smoothly and help us with the thermostat. We’re anxious to return to this Water Wonderland retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen supplies were amazing! Nice to find games to play with the grandchildren. Easy drives to local areas of interest. Uneven stone steps a little tough on an 80 year old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittiney O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House
This place was great. It had everything you could've needed and more. Location was great less than a mile from Kelleys Island Ferry and only a 15 minute drive to the Put-In-Bay Ferry. Place has two units so you can hear other people's movings at times. Very nice outdoor space and kitchen was loaded up. Would def stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not just another rental
Wonderful place, very welcoming and well appointed. Felt like home. I was solo, but it would be perfect also for a couple + child. Owners were very responsive and on top of all communication. Looking forward to staying here again next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a lake visit!
My husband and I stayed at Lakeside 1 for 3 nights for a short getaway and it was perfect! The owner thought of everything for the accommodations -- clean, cozy, and well-stocked with whatever we needed. I wish I would have had one more day to spend reading on the benches on the front porch. Close to ferries to Kelley's Island (Loved it!) and Put-in-Bay (Loved it until around 6 p.m. when the vibe changed). We also enjoyed all the local restaurants and shops in Marblehead. Thanks for great accommodations and great communication, Paul! We hope to be back -- and hopefully bring friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodating, Thoughtful, and Easy
This property and the one above it were perfect for me and my groomsmen the night before my wedding. We rented both places out and had planety of space to sleep and hang out. The host was accommodating when we needed a late check out, and even provided some refreshments and a little gift after they found out it was for my wedding. There is laundry on site, plenty of sheets, towels, and blankets, and the bathroom is massive. The bar space outside is nice, even though we couldn't use it much since we rented in October. I'd highly recommend this property and any other place that this owner has. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Erie
Great place with nice amenities. Communications with property manager was very good. Good location with a sufficient number of restaurants near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W., Canal Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything as promised -- and more!
The property was comfortable, spacious, clean and welcoming. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cottage and Wonderful Hosts
Booking was a breeze, photos didn’t do the property justice - it was even better in person. And the hosts were very communicative and proactively reached out to make sure we arrived safely. The attention to detail was amazing. My only complaint is the upstairs noise from the unit above. There was a rather large group staying there and you can hear through the vents and the floors everything. Thankfully they didn’t stay up late, but something to note. Overall would recommend this cottage! Great location and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Loved the Bird's Nest
We enjoyed this property over a long weekend. It is close to the Marblehead downtown area and ferries to both Kelly's Island and Put-In Bay. The house is well-stocked and the outdoor patio and firepit area were favorite morning and evening spots for us to enjoy. Paul was quick to respond to any questions we had. Thank you for having a wonderful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lona D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marblehead Trip
This is a very charming little house. Very clean and comfortable. Close to all your activities from Marblehead, Port Clinton and Sandusky. The lighthouse is just down the road as well as a roadside park to sit and look at lake Erie. I would recommend this house and area to everyone. I will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip
Property was clean and well equipped. The owners have truly thought of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax after busy days!
This was more than we could have asked for! Perfect place to go back to after a busy day. Sooooo very clean and well stocked! I really can’t think of anything else they could have done. There was fresh fruit on the kitchen table which was fabulous!! My mom was on the futon which was very comfortable. We didn’t get to enjoy the outdoor space so we will have to rent again. 😃
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022