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Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!

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Private deck right outside your door
Enjoy nature as you walk up the steps to your cottage apartment.
Efficient but well stocked kitchen allows you to make some meals at home.
Living area with fold out sectional
Fold out sectional

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lakeside, OH
  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marblehead Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cedar Point
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!


Nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, enjoy the serenity of our Lake Erie towns! The second floor of our cottage is your personal escape. The cottage has a private entrance and attached deck with a comfortable seating nook and dining area. Some of our guests have described it as feeling like being in a treehouse! Please note that while our cottage is on Lakeside Chautauqua property, it is 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, 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 in the area shopping opportunities from fine art to souvenirs, you will literally find something for everyone in your group!


We want you to feel at home! Our cottage has a fully outfitted kitchen, living room with a comfortable fold-out queen-sized sofa, two private bedrooms featuring a queen-sized bed and a full-sized bed, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. As long-time vacation home renters, we always wished that we didn’t need to buy a bottle of ketchup to have fries one time, or a bottle of shampoo to wash our hair twice. So, we supply all of the staples, spices, condiments, and coffee that you will need, as well as toiletries for your convenience. In addition to your private deck, you are welcome to use our outside area with a fire-pit, shaded lounge area with comfortable seating and a sunny area with chaise lounges. You can cook out using our gas grill or charcoal grill. 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.

Property manager

Paul Dunn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Marblehead, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Catawba Island State Park, while African Safari Wildlife Park and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for Kalahari Waterpark Resort, or head to an event or a match at Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center. Jet skiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Lakeside, OH

What's nearby

  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Keeper’s House - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Cedar Point - 35 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 26 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Backbeatque - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Hugo’s Italian Kitchen - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6! located?

This family-friendly Marblehead holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Erie and Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. Marblehead Lighthouse is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Great Spot

Our day was very comfortable and the homeowner was phenomenal! They were very prompt in messaging and gave us insights on good places to visit here in the nearby areas! Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vaughn B.

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

Well nested bird

Very well maintained, great location and comfortable bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Visitor

Very nice, owners very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

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

Weekend Fishing Trip

My son and I needed a place close to the lake to stay for the weekend to go on a fishing charter. This was a great location and a great place to stay. The house was in great condition and the price was a good price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Quaint little place

Place was wonderful and perfect for what we needed while we were there. Loved it. Will check into staying with you again when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

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

Convenient Location!

It was the perfect little space for what we needed. The location was spectacular as well! Would use this property or any others they have as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

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

Birds nest

Property was clean with several amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathrerine J.

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

Great stay

Second time I took a grandchild up for a 10-year-old birthday trip. Great place to stay was super amenities and close to everything we wanted to do. Will be taking another one for their 10-year-old birthday trip soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas c.

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

Great place

Very clean and organized. Enjoyed my stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

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

Short stay

Nice little apartment. Easy walk to town and Marblehead lighthouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Lakeside getaway

Clean apartment. Hit up Cedar point for the day. Went to Lakeside the other days. Close location and great value for the price. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

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

Short stay for Put in Bay

Cute, clean, cozy and close to everything we wanted to do and see. Loved the bed. Very comfy. The shower was tiny and no tub for small kids but that was not an issue for us. Would definitely recommend to others needing to stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful and very clean, the birds nest 2 had all we needed and more! Great location for the best views and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Nice stay

Very nice setting. Perfect for 2 couples or small family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrinka O.

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

Lakeside bird's nest 2

Very clean and well provisioned. It was great for us(5 adults. 1 toddler) but may be a little cramped for 6 adults if they were spending the entire visit in the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

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

Lakeside Birdview

Very nice spot. Close to many things. Very well kept place. Very easy check in. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Cozy home away from home

This was the perfect place to stay while visiting friends who live in the area. The A/C was super nice during the heatwave, and the amenities were thoughtful and useful when our 12 year old realized she forgot her toothbrush. The communication from Paul, amenities, and cozy home are the gold standard for VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Sweet cottage

This adorable 2 BR 1 Bath second floor apartment is just where you want to stay if you are near Marblehead. Very close to Lakeside/Chatauqua, Kelly's Island ferry and Marblehead lighthouse. I was there after Labor Day and I had easy access to everything I wanted to see and do - without the summer traffic. The proprietors are onsite and very kind and easy to work with. I would definitely return on my next visit to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian P.

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

Quiet

We had a girls get away trip that we do each year. We have never traveled to this area and thought we'd give it a try. Was nice with the lighthouse tour and the ferry ride to Putin Bay. Local winery to sample some good wine. Several nice restaurants but a little disappointing as far as shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The home was very nice, but Expedia gave the impression it was within the gates of Lakeside, Ohio. We were expecting to park at the rental then walk everywhere. But we could not do that since the location was more distant for walking. Other than the location, the rental was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana E. E.

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

Cozy home away from home

Clean cozy place. Wry nice hosts. Beautiful area and good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Close to Lakeside

This was a very nice condo. Clean and cozy. Beds were comfy. Kitchen had everything we needed. We enjoyed eating supper on the deck. We were only a few streets from the Lakeside gate. We were very pleased with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathrerine J.

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

Nice, clean place close to all the fun!

Perfect fire what I wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul Dunn

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We are three siblings, fourth-generation Lakesiders, and our families. We have gathered every summer, at Lakeside, from our homes around the country. No matter where our travels have taken us during the year, or where we live, we spend a part of the summer together here. Our family has been coming to Lakeside since the late 1800's and have owned property since the 1960's. When our parents sold the house where we grew up in in Berea, Ohio, we knew that our real family home would always be Lakeside. We decided to inter our parent's ashes after they died in the Memorial Garden at Chautauqua Park in Lakeside because we know that future generations of our family will consider this their family home too. We bought this home in April 2022 and named it the Lakeside Bird's Nest in honor of our mother who we lost to Covid. Her family nickname was The Bird and we will always nest here.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is on Lakeside Chautauqua property, just outside of the fence. This allows you to easily visit Lakeside during the summer season to enjoy all the recreation facilities including the lakefront swimming/fishing dock, beach, kid's pool and splash pad, sailing lessons and rentals, kayak, and paddle board rentals. The beautiful zero entry pool with waterslides and a children's play area. The park offering mini-golf, shuffleboard, basketball and volleyballs courts, a supervised playground and organized children's activities. You can stroll along the waterfront path known as "Ohio's Most Beautiful Mile", play pickle ball, tennis and table tennis at the 2 court facilities. Extensive programming is included with a daily Chautauqua pass featuring nightly shows, educational opportunities, walks tram tours, art classes at the Rhein Center (small fees may apply to some offerings). You can also visit the restaurants and shops in the business district and at the historic Hotel Lakeside.

In the off-season between Labor Day and Memorial Day, there is no cost to visit Lakeside, but the fun doesn't stop! Lakeside participates in a fall festival, Christmas weekend, and other fun organized activities. It is also a beautiful time to enjoy the natural beauty and quiet serenity that Lakeside is known for.

What we really love about our neighborhood is the location. While we are so close to Lakeside, it is a perfect home base for all of the things that the Lake Erie shores and islands have to offer. We are truly minutes away from so many attractions both in the summer and off-season from charming downtown Marblehead to Catawba Island and Port Clinton. We are less than an hour from Cedar Point and everything that Sandusky has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is comfortable, immaculately clean, and fully appointed. As a family we have rented vacation houses for decades and felt like we were always running around looking for little things to cook an entire meal. Who wants to buy a whole bottle of olive oil when you only need a tablespoon? It was always a comedy of errors with our family coming from different states and trying to figure out if we had enough linens to fit the beds in the vacation house, and who would bring the toilet paper and kleenex. It got to the point where our mom could barely fit her suitcase and beach bag in the car, it would be stuffed so full of paper products! We think a vacation house should allow you to just relax and focus on fun, so when you arrive, your beds will be made, clean towels ready for you and a kitchen supplied with spices, flour, sugar and other staples, toiletries in case someone forgets their toothpaste or needs a bobby pin. In addition, we have books, games and TVs where you can sign into one of your streaming apps and have a family game night. Outside, you can gather around the firepit for smore's or to stay warm on a chilly evening, we even supply the wood! If you forget your beach towel, we have those along with sunscreen and bug spray. We have a pack-n-play and potty seat and swim diapers if you need them. And we are happy to leave out our beach chairs, picnic basket, sand toys for your day at the beach. We even have an outdoor screen and projector if you want to stream a game (Ohio State only lol) or watch home movies.

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English

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