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#1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!

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Welcome to this spacious 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom historic house that sleeps a headcount of 4 to 20 people. The large eat-in kitchen and indoor wood burning fireplace in the humongous living room offer perfect spaces for relaxation and connection. Enjoy modern amenities like flat screen TV's in bedrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, wireless speakers as well as games like pool table and foosball table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 24316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

#1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!

  • The McKinley House – Big Backyard. Big Fun. Big Memories.

    Skip the cramped hotel rooms and give your crew the space they deserve.

    Welcome to The McKinley House, a spacious 5-bedroom getaway designed for families and friend groups who want to stay together, laugh louder, and make unforgettable memories—just minutes from Cedar Point’s world-famous roller coasters and the boat rides to the Lake Erie islands.

    Whether you’re riding coasters by day or island-hopping on Lake Erie, this is where your group comes home to relax, recharge, and reconnect.

    Made for Big Groups (4–20 Guests)

    With five sunny bedrooms, sleeper sofa's, two full bathrooms, and multiple living spaces, there’s room for everyone to spread out—and come back together.

    The larger your group, the greater the value.
    More people. More memories. More savings.

    Three Game Areas = Non-Stop Fun

    Rainy day? Late night? Need a break from the sun?

    You’ve got options:

    Pool table

    Foosball table

    Classic arcade game with 60 retro favorites (1–2 players)

    Ping pong table (second game room off the garage)

    Board games for all ages

    50" Roku TV in the game room

    55" HD TV in the living room

    Flat screen TVs in bedrooms

    Game tournaments after Cedar Point? Yes, please.

    Backyard Nights You’ll Talk About for Years

    The oversized fenced backyard and patio are where the magic happens.

    Outdoor fireplace for cozy evenings

    Grills for group cookouts

    Cornhole and space to play

    Plenty of seating for relaxing under the stars

    Picture this: burgers on the grill, kids playing in the yard, laughter around the fire, and stories from the day’s coaster rides. That’s vacation done right.

    Fully Equipped for Large Groups

    Just bring your food and beverages—we’ve handled the rest.

    Fully stocked kitchen designed to serve big groups

    All dishes, cookware, and utensils included

    Coffee station with complimentary K-cups

    Starter snacks and bottled water

    Paper products, trash bags, dish soap, and essentials provided

    High chair and stair gate for little ones

    We also provide:

    Freshly washed sheets and linens

    Bath towels

    Shampoo, soap, and toiletries

    Hair dryers

    Iron, ironing board & clothing steamer

    Washer & dryer (please bring your own detergent)

    Free high-speed Wi-Fi

    Comfort Meets Character

    This historic two-story home blends charm with modern updates, sunny rooms, artsy décor, and comfortable gathering spaces so your group can unwind in style.

    The huge living room with fireplace makes the perfect spot for relaxation or morning coffee before heading out for adventure.

    Location, Location, Location

    Minutes to Cedar Point

    Close to ferry access for Lake Erie island trips

    Convenient to Sandusky attractions, dining, and shopping

    Spend less time driving and more time having fun.

    Important Notes

    Sleeps 4–20 guests depending on bed and sleeper sofa use

    Final pricing based on total headcount

    Two-story home with stairs; not wheelchair accessible

    No smoking inside

    No animals allowed

    All guests must agree to rental agreement and house rules

    Why stay separated in multiple hotel rooms when you can stay together?

    At The McKinley House, everyone eats together. Plays together. Laughs together. And leaves as even better friends than when they arrived.

    More Room. More Games. More Value. More Fun.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • 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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,404 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Must read the entire Property Description and House Rules
Must truthfully report your total headcount for an accurate quote and reservation acceptance.
Must send a clear photo of your driver's license.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not baby safe. Guardians responsible 4 children

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Sandusky, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Maritime Museum of Sandusky and Shoreline Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. Visit our Sandusky travel guide
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Sandusky, OH

What's nearby

  • Pipe Creek Wildlife Area
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Thirsty Pony Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Bait House Brewery
    3 min drive
  • Dianna's Deli & Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Brick Oven Bistro
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities! located?

This family-friendly Sandusky holiday 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 mile (2 km).

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#1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities! Reviews

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9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The outdoor patio is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dora M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious home, great host communication, plenty of room for our 8 people for our cedar point trip! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

joe d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was sufficient, house is definitely old but still in good shape. Easy process to book and check in and was convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to stay when visiting Cedar Point. Large space, wish beds were more comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

scott k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean location. Would recommend it to anyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large group

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Everything was wonderful, the place, the stay, and the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryjane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great location

Location convenient to everything. Any issue we had was quickly addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryson T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

McKinley house

The house was amazing and I would stay there again. The whole family was accommodated with room and space as well as entertainment
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for large groups

Four baseball families were able to share the home comfortably for 5 days. Some of the bedrooms are a little small for suitcases and such, but there is plenty of sleeping space throughout. The kids were entertained by the game rooms. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Sandusky.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay for Cedar Point

Kevin was a very great help he was especially always ready to respond and accurately answer any questions or concerns that I had and he also gave lots of good tips and suggestions for the location. Very much inclined to book again thanks again Kevin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great. We even walked to some stores around the area.

It was an easy access to everything in the house. Its big and comfortable for a large family and everything is conveniently close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kendall s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House is in a nice residential neighborhood and was just minutes away from everything.

Great rental for our 10 person party. We came up for 2022 Bike week and had a blast. Nice location and very good communication with Owner. We would recommend this location and will look to rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome home

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient

Older house but close to the entertainment parks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024