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#1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point- Clean & Roomy- Sleeps 4-20 - Great Value For U

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Game room
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 24316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

#1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point- Clean & Roomy- Sleeps 4-20 - Great Value For U

DON’T STAY IN A CRAMPED HOTEL OR AT GRANDMA'S HOUSE- We Got You! Enjoy our Large Family GETAWAY and BIG BACKYARD & PATIO w/ Outdoor Fireplace

Enjoy freshly washed sheets and large comfy sunny rooms in our large 5 Bedroom / 2 Bath historic house. It is beautiful and has many amenities and sleeps a headcount of 4 to 20 people if all beds and sleeper sofas are used. If your group is larger, the attached 2 Bedroom Studio Apartment could be an overflow accommodation that sleeps 8 more people! (More info on Apt. is listed below) . Want a quote? Scroll to the bottom of page for more information. All guests must abide by terms of Rental Agreement and House Rules. Final pricing is based on your total headcount. No Animals.

The Larger The Group - The Greater The Value!
IT JUST MAKES GOOD DOLLARS AND CENT$

So, why stay in a crowded hotel with strangers or a highly overpriced boring rental house full of rocking chairs, quilts and doilies when you can relax and unwind with your family and friends in our spacious updated vacation home so everyone can be friends at the end of your vacation. Bigger the Group Bigger the Savings!
More Room! More Amenities! More Games! More Fun! More Value 4 Your Money!

15% FALL/ WINTER DISCOUNT (Sept - Dec ) IF YOUR GROUP HEADCOUNT IS 12 PEOPLE OR MORE. Can't be combined with other discounts or promotions

VACATION HOUSE FEATURES:
* Large Eat-In Kitchen with appliances, pots, pans, plates,...
* Indoor Wood Burning Fireplace in the Humongous Living Room
* Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace/Grill + Gas Grill + Gas Griddle + Fire Pit
* 2 Full Bathrooms
* Large Spacious Rooms include: Dazzling Formal Dining Room, Comfortable Family Room with a 55" HD TV; Huge Living Room with Fireplace; Game Room with a 50" HD Roku TV and board Games for all ages and a Pool Table, Foos Ball Table and a 1 or 2 Player Video ARCADE Game w/ 60 of the greatest classic Games! Also there's a Ping Pong Table in the 2nd Game Room located off of the garage!!
* Modern Amenities such as:
* Flat Screen TV's in Bedrooms, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, Wireless Speakers, ...
* Beautiful Artsy Decor
* Washer and Dryer (You bring your own laundry detergent)
* Super Big Patio with Grills and Outdoor Fireplace for Entertaining, Corn Hole Game

AMENITY DETAILS: JUST BRING YOUR FOOD AND BEVERAGES and personal items. We provide toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, dish towels and cloths, dish washing soap, & trash bags. There is an ironing board and iron, a clothing steamer, and hair dryers . Washer/ Dryer's are available for guest use. All linens, dishes, and cookware are provided.

VACATION HOUSE SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS:
The main house has 5 bedrooms on the 2nd floor with nice comfortable beds and 2 sleeper sofas on the 1st floor living room and 3 sleeper sofas in the family room .
* Bedroom #1- Queen size bed, sleeps 2
* Bedroom #2- Queen size bed, sleeps 2 + Futon, sleeps 2
*Bedroom # 3- Bunk Beds, sleeps 2
*Bedroom #4- Full size bed, sleeps 2
* Bedroom #5- Full size bed, sleeps 2
* Loft - sleeper sofa, sleeps 1
* Living Room - 2 Full size sleeper sofas, sleeps 4
* Family Room - 2 Full size sleeper sofas, sleeps 4
*There are two Full Bathrooms: 2nd Floor (tub/shower combo, toilet and a bidet) and on the 1st Floor (toilet and shower).

ADD-ON 2 BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT FOR A HEADCOUNT OVER 20 PEOPLE (Listing # 751524) FEATURES:
* Eat-In Kitchen with appliances, pots, pans, plates,...
* Full Bathroom stocked with shampoo and shower gel, hair dryer, first aid kit..
* Flat Screen TV's, Cable TV, Wi-Fi in each bedroom.
* Washer and Dryer
* Small Private Patio with charcoal grill (you bring charcoal and lighter fluid)
* Game Room-Ping Pong Table
*Bedroom #1- Queen size bed, sleeps 2 + Sleeper Sofa, sleeps 2
*Bedroom #2- Queen size bed, sleeps 2 + Sleeper Futon, sleeps 2

**NOTE** The 2 BR Studio Apt (VRBO Listing# 751524) could be available to serve as an overflow accommodation when the Total Headcount for the House exceeds 20 people but it is not automatically added.

** NOTE** The house and apartment may be unsuitable for some elderly or infirm because they are 2 story dwellings with lots of steps and are not wheelchair accessible. (SORRY NO SMOKING INSIDE OR ANIMALS ALLOWED)

Property manager

Kevin Parrish

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

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
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 3404 sq ft (316 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Note from host: Not baby safe. Guardians responsible 4 children

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Sandusky, OH

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Jackson Street Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cedar Point - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 5 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Donut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sail In - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point- Clean & Roomy- Sleeps 4-20 - Great Value For U pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point- Clean & Roomy- Sleeps 4-20 - Great Value For U?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point- Clean & Roomy- Sleeps 4-20 - Great Value For U?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point- Clean & Roomy- Sleeps 4-20 - Great Value For U located?

This family-friendly Sandusky vacation home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Pipe Creek Wildlife Area and Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km).

#1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point- Clean & Roomy- Sleeps 4-20 - Great Value For U Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House
The owner was great and accommodating, the house was absolutely perfect for a family place. The kids had more fun at the house than at cedar point. While it’s right off cedar point drive it felt secluded and private. They had e erythema g you could possible think of!!! I would definitely recommend renting this house to anyone!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Excellent property and stay. Only thing that could be improved is replacing many of the side rail bumpers on the pool table. The current ones are not good at all prevent play. Other than that it is an excellent property, location, and stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The outdoor patio is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Older house but close to the entertainment parks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!!!
Had a great weekend relaxing and cooking on the grill!!!Great location for shopping and cedar point. Only 20 minutes to the ferry to put n bay ..clean environment great host. Nice pool table and game room for kids of all ages
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large group
Great property for a large group. Owner was easily accessible and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Our Needs
We stayed here as an alternative to Kalahari while in town for a competitive dance competition. We had a 5 families, 19 people across the house and apartment. Great location, plenty of room and everything as advertised. As shown in pictures, it is an older home, but is still in really good shape. Kevin was very responsive to any issues or questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!!
Perfect location, large clean house!! The individual a/c units in each room were the topper on the cake for the different desired sleeping climates!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent stay - needs new beds
The house is older so we didn’t expect it to be perfect and it was clean and it did have all of the amenities listed. Our main issue was that the beds were terribly uncomfortable/old and the sheets were horrible. They were pilled and the elastic did not hold. The bed I was on had full sized sheets on a queen so the fitted sheet wouldn’t stay in place. Luckily we had some extra sheets with us and the local target was close by so we bought more. As a pro the house had great amenities and was the perfect location for going back-and-forth to Cedar Point as well as some other local attractions. However, unless the beds and bedding were updated, I probably would not stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Everything was wonderful, the place, the stay, and the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Teachers
Wonderful!! We never found a hot tub that was listed in the amenities ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend
We had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family!
The house was older but great! The video game didn’t work but Kevin came and replaced it. He was nice and communicative. Checking out was easy too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Families
The McKinley house allowed three families (siblings and kids!) to stay together, share meals, play games and get to Cedar Point with ease. From age 2-54, we all had fun. The host noticed that the game table was not working and sent us a partial efund even though we neither complained nor requested a refund. Hotel options in the area are pretty bare bones and the McKinley house is a welcoming home that was a soft place to land after the long days at the parks. I recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The house is clean, comfortable, lots of room, lots of games and activities. We enjoyed our stay very much. Definitely would stay there again if we get back that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very large house
Location to Cedar Point was great. House was big, clean, well stocked and lots to entertain our teens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a large group
This is the perfect spot if you have a larger group going to Cedar Point or doing activities in the area. I will note that the temperature fluxuates room to room and the beds/pull out couches aren't the most comfortable, but it's clean, a great space and affordable if you want a fun space to have some down time together. Aside from food, they had everything we needed from linens to utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for team travel
We came up to Cedar Point for a basketball shootout and the property was perfect for our team and adult chaperones. Plenty of rooms, spaces for the girls to hang out, and house was very clean. The outdoor space was fun for the night and the girls enjoyed the fire and cornhole games. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Landrum

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Place for Family
We enjoyed this property so much that we decided to "stay in" each evening after spending our days visiting family, enjoying the near-by attractions, and Cedar Point (of course) which was only 5-10 minutes away. Some family came by to visit us, and we had plenty of room in the spacious backyard to enjoy. The owner supplied us with all the cooking hardware and sleeping spaces we needed. My family had plenty of room to spread out if we wanted to. If you want to enjoy the close proximity to downtown and attractions, have a large group, or even a small group that would enjoy a larger living environment, this is your place to be.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C., Orrville

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas gathering
We require a large house that can hold 20 people for all our kids and grandkids to spend holidays together. No issues with the house and matched exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This was a great place to stay for a weekend getaway. Lots of charm and tons of room, plus all the amenities you could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Home Away From Home
The home was very clean and spacious enough for family gatherings. The home's décor gives a cozy cabin feel which adds to the overall vibe of the property. The property also has common areas that promote socializing indoors and outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., MI / PA / VA / MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Proximity to Cedar Point is a binus
We got in a little late and the code we got was incorrect, but Kevin responded immediately to a phone call and resolved it right away. The house was beautiful. There were places it was showing its age but for such a classic it was in excellent shape. Just wish we had more time to enjoy all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cameras are not for security-you are watched the entire time on camera.
We were excited to stay here until arrival when we got a very long message of all the things we can’t do and the consequences if we did them. There are cameras all over the place. We understand security, but the manager wrote in our message that it is used to watched who and how many go in and out for head count. So he admitted the cameras were to watch us and not just for security purposes. We did not let our children out the entire time because we didn’t want him watching them. We even felt like he was watching us from inside the house, but could not find interior cameras. Overall, it was not fun at all and we stayed away from the house as much as we could. We have stayed in many places and never had this kind of awful experience before. When you book this property, you will receive all his “fine print” dos and don’ts and will make you extremely uncomfortable. We talked to a lawyer during a consultation because we were so upset about the cameras, but ended up not going forward with it as it was not worth the time and money in the end. The nice big patio you may think looks fun has 4-5 cameras on it. And he will tell you that he has a property manager that lives directly across the street and will be watching how many are there too. Then if there are extra people on camera, they will send you $90 bill for each. Again, he messaged me that the purpose for cameras was to watch how many are going in and out and that his manager across the street watches. We also had 9 people in the “sleeps 21” house. If anyone over the headcount shows up it is an extra $60-$90 even though the house accommodates 21.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette weekend!
We stayed for a bachelorette weekend and it was a great experience! The house is located so close to Cedar point and to the main strip in Sandusky. Kevin was a great host and answer any questions very quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022