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2 Short Blocks from Private Beach Access - Old Homestead II - Great for Families

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Property grounds
Living area
Beach
Room
Private neighborhood sandy beach access
Reviews
10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Huron, OH
  • Popular LocationThunderbird Hills Golf Courses4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSawmill Creek Golf Course5 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalahari Waterpark Resort10 min drive
  • AirportCleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master - Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

North Dormer

2 Single Beds

South Dormer

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom in Basement

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First Floor Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

2 Short Blocks from Private Beach Access - Old Homestead II - Great for Families

Welcome to our recently renovated and newly decorated “Beach Retreat” in Huron, OH. We are just 10 miles east of the roller coaster capital, Cedar Point. Rest and relax with all the amenities of home away from home.

We are nestled in a family friendly beach neighborhood, with private access to Old Homestead II Beach, a short walk at the end of our street. One of the best beaches on Lake Erie. Beach Retreat features a spacious kitchen and living room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a basement full of fun indoor activities and a recently created outdoor space. The brand-new stamped patio has outdoor seating around a smokeless, wood-burning fire pit and family outdoor dining for 6.

Our Space:

Sleeping
- Primary – Queen Bed with smart TV
- Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3 – Upstairs North side dormer with 2 twin beds (not bunked)
- Bedroom 4 – Upstairs South side dormer with 2 twin beds (not bunked)
Clean linens and towels are provided for all the bedrooms and bathrooms.

Bathing
- 1st floor beautifully renovated shower/tub combination, high end fixtures and new vanity
- Downstairs stand up shower was recently enclosed for privacy
* Additionally we have an outdoor shower in the back, ideal to rinse off after being in the sun and fun all day.

Amenities of home:
The kitchen is fully equipped with AllClad pots & pans, sets of dishes and glasses for indoor and outdoor, casserole dishes, mixing bowls, strainer, utensils, cookie sheets, cutting boards, microwave, Keurig coffee maker and a 12-cup drip coffee pot, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove and dish towels.

We are ready for your home-made meals unless you would rather grill out. A new propane grill is waiting for the Grill Master of your family out back.

Our home also has a full-size washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets supplied.

Other Features
The basement provides the kids with endless entertainment with a foosball table, ping pong table, games and a smart Tv with DVD player and nostalgic Atari gaming system.

Beach chairs, towels and a wagon make heading to the beach a breeze, or take a stroll around town on our cruiser bikes in the garage.

We offer contactless entry to the home with personalized keycode access and will have full use of the entire home. We provide a guest pass that allows you to use the private beach and just ask to respect our neighbors and home while you are here.

The home is also within a host of area amenities and attractions:

Cedar Point (10 miles) and Sports Force Park (9 miles)
Water parks - Kalahari (10 miles) and Great Wolf Lodge (10 min)
Ferries to the Lake Erie Islands (15 miles) Put-in-Bay or Kelly’s Island
Golf - Thunderbird Golf Course or Sawmill Creek (5 min)
Wineries – Quarry Hill Winery (10 min), Winerie (15 min), Paper Moon (15 min),
Breweries – Saucy Brew Works (10 min), Twin Oast Brewing (20 min), CLAG Brewing Company (20 min)

Hiking Trails- Old Woman’s Creek (2 min), Sheldon’s Marsh (5 min), Edison Woods (15min), Mill Hollow (15 min) and the Castalia Quarry (20 min)
Rainy day ideas – Ghostly Manor (10 min), Merry Go Round Museum (10 min), Main Event (30 min), Cleveland Aquarium (45 min)

Our charming cottage is the perfect getaway to experience all that Lake Erie shores and islands have to offer.

No pets please and no smoking or vaping allowed inside.

Property manager

Marcy Barkema
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Huron

Located in Huron, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and Skateworld. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Huron, OH

What's nearby

  • Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve - 3 min drive
  • Thunderbird Hills Golf Courses - 4 min drive
  • Sawmill Creek Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve - 5 min drive
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 16 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Angry Bull Steak House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sortino's Italian Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Berardi's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Short Blocks from Private Beach Access - Old Homestead II - Great for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Short Blocks from Private Beach Access - Old Homestead II - Great for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Short Blocks from Private Beach Access - Old Homestead II - Great for Families?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Short Blocks from Private Beach Access - Old Homestead II - Great for Families located?

This family-friendly Huron holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Erie, Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve and Thunderbird Hills Golf Courses. Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve and Osborn MetroPark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House and Host!!!
Marcy is an amazing host and you will be lucky to stay at any of her properties! Old Homestead II is a great location and perfect for families all the extra touches make this the perfect home to bring children. The layout, backyard and short walk to the beach makes life so easy. Marcy was on right away answering and questions we had and questions we hadn't even thought of. Your welcome packet is amazing and you will feel right at home at reading. You will love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home with great space for kids
The house was comfortable and the host was gracious. Great location to the beach and cedar point. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Amazing host really recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Marcy was an excellent hostess, replying quickly whenever we had a question. The house and yard were perfect for our week long, 3 generation gathering. We loved the quiet neighborhood and the private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a beach family vacation
Great location , layout and back yard. Management was so helpful and everything was perfect! Would definitely come back !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marcy Barkema

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Hello! I have lived in Huron for over 35 years and feel so blessed to live and raise my two daughters in such a wonderful area. I know you will find this a charming town and I am happy to assist if you need anything.

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English

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