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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Sandusky, OH
  • Sandusky Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • African Safari Wildlife Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cedar Point
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Garden

About this property

Cottage/ Park Model - Private Beach / fire pit

The Lighthouse Cottage is a pet friendly rental with access to 125 feet of private beach. The beach, which is also pet friendly, has a fire pit, deck and beach hut. We also have a gazebo with electricity and a fire pit located in our grassy courtyard. A self-serve fish cleaning shed and boat trailer parking without disconnecting is available.
The beach is private for Driftwood guests only.
We are pet friendly - but a pet fee of $100.00 per stay will apply.
The cottage is no smoking inside.

Our Lighthouse Cottage is a cozy 420 sq feet, has a full bathroom with tub and shower, full size kitchen appliances, Wifi, local channels, heat/AC, 2 sets of built-in bunk beds and a built-in full size bed. The view from the front porch overlooks our private beach on the Sandusky Bay as well as the marina next door.

We are located in the heart of Vacationland near the friendly village of Bay View within walking distance of a fishing pier, Clemons Marina with boat rental, a ramp and dockage, town park, locally owned restaurant, convenience store/bait shop, laundry facility, as well as a bar & grill with outdoor seating and fabulous tiki bar.

Cedar Point, Lake Erie Islands, Marblehead lighthouse and many other local attractions are within a short drive from our central location. Walking trails in various parks and quarries.

If you have any questions at all or would like additional information or pictures, feel free to contact us. Check out our FB page - Driftwood Cottages.

Property manager

Pamella Weller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet friendly - within reason of cottage size.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking only

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sandusky

Located in Sandusky, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Catawba Island State Park, while Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, and consider making time for African Safari Wildlife Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sandusky, OH

What's nearby

  • Sandusky Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Jackson Street Pier - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Cedar Point - 21 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 12 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toft Dairy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Firelands Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cold Creek Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage/ Park Model - Private Beach / fire pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage/ Park Model - Private Beach / fire pit ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage/ Park Model - Private Beach / fire pit ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage/ Park Model - Private Beach / fire pit located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps away from Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Resthaven Wildlife Area and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stu w.

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

Perfect homebase for visiting Sandusky and put-in-bay!

Comfy cute cabin, perfect for a couple and could accommodate 2 children.. btw at night watched TV.. worked great.. cute beach across from cabin..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

2 thumbs up

Perfect location for fishing both Western basin and Western end of eastern basin of lake Erie. Easy access to take off in any direction. parking for rig was convenient and ample. Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Had a blast

Very clean, close to everything, great fishing, will be coming back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Great cabin

Great little cabin. Small beach area and close to Cedar Point
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great little cabin

Great little cabin for our family getaway. Close to Cedar Point and Put In Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT B.

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

Great place for a fishing trip to Lake Erie

This place was exactly as the pictures and description shows it. The on sight fish cleaning area is an added bonus!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith F., Columbus

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

Delightful cabin, charming area and lovely host.

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Wonderful stay

We loved our stay here. It was within a short drive of Cedar Point, and easy access to a lot of what we wanted to see in Sandusky. The private beach was great, and the folks at the rental shack were very welcoming and helpful. Will certainly come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

Cozy

Very cozy place with a wonderful view of the bay! Host was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Leticia J.

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

Nice little cabin

We loved the being able to relax on the private beach the most and how the guys at the jet ski rental there welcomed us! We also loved making our campfire on the beach and appreciated how the cabin and area had most of the nessesities there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Very nice Getaway Cabin

Nice Cabin, located near Cedar Point, Kalahari, etc....Jet ski Rental across street was very nice, very nice friendly employees....only complaint I had was the mosquitoes, but that comes with being near the lake, Overall very nice area....
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillian N.

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

Nice, quite getaway

Would book it again. Very relaxing place to be. Although it was cold out it was very cozy inside. Can't wait to check it out during the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Little Slice of Heaven

We absolutely love staying here. We've been coming for years and will continue. The cottage itself is perfect for our family of 3. We enjoy all of the amenities provided, from grilling and eating outdoors to watching the sunsets from the private beach. Our 10 year old son loves that he's able to go across the street and fish from the beach whenever he wants. It's a quaint little town and everyone you encounter is very helpful and friendly. Perfect getaway and the views are breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Excellent as Always!

We will never get tired of staying here. It is truly our family’s happy place where we typically unplug, unwind and enjoy each other’s company. While we did a lot of that, we also had some work to handle during our stay. They have added a wifi extender to the cottage and it worked famously when we had to connect our laptop and get a little work done. Very nice addition for those who need or want WiFi during their stay. We just love the quaint little town of Bay View and Driftwood is the perfect place to spend family time with yard games, board games, the beach, bonfires and fishing. Absolutely perfect getaway. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shawna W.

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

Property

The atmosphere and location of the property was great. We love the area anyhow so it was nice to finally stay somewhere we haven’t stayed yet. The beds were slightly uncomfortable and hard to get used to but other than that it fit our needs just as we wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Get away hide out.

Comfortable waterfront cottage; rustic yet intimate, modern yet nostalgic, and close to everything we needed for a week away from the daily grind. Friendly, accommodating arrangement. Now one of favorites ❤️.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianne H.

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

Enjoyed the tiny house experience

Throughly enjoyed our stay at the tiny house. Pamella was fantastic - communicated well, left Easter candy for the kids and scratch-off lotto tickets for me. The tiny house had a nice layout and worked well for myself and 3 kids. Thank you again - would definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Colleen s.

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

Great cabin stay

Booked cabin as a retreat from our destination at Cedar Point Park. Meet our expectation based on the listing. It was rainy the morning we allocated to the lake but it was accessible had we had the opportunity
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anne W.

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

Great Location

A nice property with a beautiful view of the bay! Perfect for my family with the multiple bunk beds. We didn't have to cook any meals there or the kitchen would be tight. It was nice to have access to the beach, my son loved that! Unfortunately the rental next door decided to have a late night party (4 am) so that kind of ruined our last night but otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judi C., Kenton, Ohio

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

Little cabin by the lake

The cabin was nice for 3 people, but sleeping 6 would be tight and there probably wouldn’t have been enough hot water for all to take a shower. You wouldn’t want to rent to 2 couples, but a family would be ok - how the beds are set up. Had to use our hot spot, as the the Wi-Fi was too slow. The screened in front porch was the best attribute. The guys renting jet skis and etc. across the road were very accommodating. They lit a fire in the fire pit for us one night,too. They were fun to watch all week! Spraying for mosquitoes would be nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Amazing

The property was amazing! Have a large family and rented the cottage along with the lodge for a week. There was no shortage of space or places for everyone to sleep. We were not on top of each other and everyone had their own space. Large living room and plenty of tables and space for everyone to eat. We had two boats along with 5 vehicles and never had to move vehicles. The private beach was awesome and great for all the kids. Nice rock point just off the property by Clemens marina that was great for the kids to fish. Brady and Shaw running the jet ski rentals were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure everything was clean and everyone was happy. Large yard and camp fire ring for games along with another fire ring on the beach. Clemens marina was awesome and very friendly. Pam did an amazing job and the process from booking to leaving was smooth. Always responds timely if there is any questions and makes sure that you enjoy yourself during your stay. I have stayed at many ABNBs and VRBOs and I would put this on the top of my list. Would rate higher if that was possible. Only downfall was the sand does not go far into the water and turns rocky. Minor detail with everything else it offers. The property is also located in the middle of countless things to do or see so no long drives for entertainment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Midweek Get-A-Way

Very nice, homey. Too many steps to beach area with arthritis, found easy access direct to beach by driving down by boat rentals. Needs new couch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

Cottage at Bayview

The cottage and area was very nice. We had everything we needed including convenience to restaurants, groceries, laundry services and bait shops. We enjoyed the beach and gazebo areas. We had a very nice time and plan to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brian D.

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

Nice place!

Property was very clean, communication with owners was excellent. Good location for our needs. The cabin is advertised as sleeping 6 and although there are 5 bunks and a full size bed so in fact it would, it would be cramped as the living area/kitchen is very small. Didn’t matter to us as it ended up only being 2 people. Overall good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louisa K.

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

Cozy cottage

A÷. Private beach was great. Owners provide many extras. Communication was excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Pamella Weller

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