Nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, this charming getaway offers a serene escape. Relax in the lake-themed living spaces, unwind by the fire pit in the outdoor living retreat or take a 5-minute walk to Lake Erie shoreline.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
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.
If you are looking for a larger cottage, we invite you to consider our upstairs unit. It provides two more bedrooms and a sleeper sofa, for up to 6 guests. It also has a full kitchen, another bathroom and a deck. Please look for VRBO 2770575.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 area
Located in Lakeside, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are popular area attractions. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Island Adventures Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Lakeside travel guide
Is Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!?
On-site parking is available at the 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!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Erie and Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve. Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! Reviews
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Nice older home, we had the whole first floor & lots of space. We appreciated the amenities from the owner. Location was close to places we wanted to visit.
Janis T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn
15 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was awesome. They really did have everything you could need. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us
The host made certain that anything we could possibly need was provided at this rental. I also loved all of the cute little creative touches throughout the cottage. The only drawback was that this gem isn't within the gates of Lakeside.
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.
Brittiney O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Jo
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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!!!!
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!
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!
Great place to stay when visiting the area! Very convenient to everything! We so enjoyed the homey atmosphere of the place and boy, it was stocked with anything you might need. Paul is a super host.
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!
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.
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. 😃
A nice little apartment for two. Great kitchen with up-to-date appliances, and plenty of condiments, spices, etc. plus a water filter pitcher in the fridge. Simple dining room with books, games, and an inkjet printer. Living room TV requires a little skill to operate, but streaming services were available as advertised. Bathroom has large walk-in shower and is well ventilated, plus all kinds of toiletries if you forget sonething. Bed is higher than "normal," but very comfortable. Big washer (read the directions) and dryer. Met the owner -- very nice. We'd happily stay here again. But, if you're going to Lakeside, note that this is outside, and there's a fence, so you're in for a mile hike to get to the "downtown" ... and the tram does not go to the east gate.
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.