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ENTIRE UNIT: Charming Century Home in Harbour town

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1920s, Victorian style home featuring a big front porch & patriotic bunting.
Beautiful, modern living room w/ restored, 1920 original hardwood flooring.
Master bedroom. Has its own closet, HDTV, and Amazon fire stick!
Beautiful backyard patio and fire pit to gather around
Fully stocked kitchen w/ oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, & coffee bar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vermilion, OH
  • Lee's Landing
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Main Street Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Paper Moon Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

ENTIRE UNIT: Charming Century Home in Harbour town

Charming century home located in the historic Harbourtown neighborhood of Vermilion OH. Minutes from downtown restaurants, shops, bars, & beach. Bikes included so you can enjoy the quick ride to downtown through the quiet neighborhood. Entire 1st floor unit of home which includes a fully-stocked kitchen, front porch, backyard, two bedrooms, & large living & dining space- all yours to feel at home. Free Wi-Fi. Free Coffee (including decaf and tea) & Snacks. Two TVs w/ Amazon fire stick.

Your beautiful living space is the first floor unit of a charming, 1920s Victorian-style home that is also listed on the Vermilion Historic Register. This area of Harbourtown is historically where many fish shanties and the homes of town fisherman once stood. Today, it is located in the heart of Vermilion, but also the heart of Northern Ohio's, Lake Erie Vacationland.


WHERE YOU'LL BE:
Walk just a few minutes to Main Street Beach to enjoy a beach day with the family while taking in the amazing lake views, picturesque Vermilion lighthouse, and stone boardwalk down the river.

Rent a kayak or paddleboard at the close by West River Paddling Company on the Vermilion River and explore the peaceful and meandering Vermilion River.

Rent a boat or jet ski at Vermilion Marina or Vermilion Jet Ski and enjoy beautiful Lake Erie, whether it's fishing, swimming, or relaxing. Take advantage of our very large driveway and close Vermilion boat ramp if you have your own boat or watercraft.

Set out on a Fishing Charter boat from the Vermilion river to Lake Erie to hook and bring home some delicious Lake Erie Perch and Walleye!

Enjoy a scenic river cruise on the Mystic Belle with your own tour guide.

Catch a round of golf at the nearby Willow Creek Golf course.

Wind down the day and get some delicious food and a cold beverage at the many nearby downtown restaurants, bars, or local wineries.

Find all the amusement and thrill you can experience in a day with a short 25 minute drive to Cedar Point Amusement Park or Kalahari Water Park.

See the great city of Cleveland with downtown being only 40 minutes away!

The possibilities are endless and we’re at the heart of it all and here to host your Northern Ohio vacation!

YOUR SPACE:
As you go on your adventures, your wonderful home base includes all of the following:
- Fully stocked kitchen so you have the option to stop at the local grocery store and fix a home-cooked meal for the family
- Free coffee (including decaf and tea) and snacks to get you going on your mornings
- Stylish living room featuring a 55-inch flat screen TV and Amazon firestick to binge your favorite shows
-Large and inviting dining space to gather and eat as a family or group
- A dedicated workspace with a printer for your business and work needs.
- Beautiful master bedroom with closet space and it's own flat screen TV and firestick
- Second bedroom with bunkbeds that can be fun for the kids but can also be a practical bedroom for adult guests.
- 1 full bathroom stocked with shampoo, conditioner, soap, make-up remover wipes, and all necessary linens
- Classic to the Victorian style, a large front porch to enjoy your morning coffee or to wind down in the evening after a long day.
- A large, quiet backyard to enjoy the outdoors including a fire pit and chairs for the evening!
- A shed that houses your free bikes is also accessible for those who want to ride around the quiet neighborhood or into town


THINGS TO NOTE:
This vacation home is a duplex, and in the top unit is a quiet, long term tenant. The duplex is set up to where you will have completely private and segregated access to the front porch and entire first floor via the front door. The top tenant has access to the top unit only through a stairwell on the side of the house and does not have a key or password to the VRBO. The tenant will occasionally do laundry in the separate, outdoor access basement as well.

Your free parking is the whole driveway along the entire right side of the house. There is room for 4 cars, OR a car and a boat! This driveway is shared with the house next door but we own about 2/3rds of it so don't worry too much about snugging up your car right against the house. The quiet, long term tenant parks in front of the house all the way to the left.

We listed the amount this VRBO can sleep as 7, however, there is also a trundle bed underneath the bunk bed, as well as a pull-out single sleeper in the master bedroom that folds up like a chair. These would be comfortable for a small child but not practical for an adult, which is why we kept the sleep count at 7. However, if you are booking with many kids, the sleep count could be increased to 9 if the two sleeping in these beds were small children.

Property manager

Aaron and Rebecca
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please, no flushing of anything but toilet paper in the toilets. Other items will cause clogging and back-ups.
Please keep pets prone to scratching, have longer/sharper claws, or are larger/overly rambunctious off furniture to preserve the furniture from damage
At check-out: Please put all dirty/used dishes in the sink or dishwasher, and leave all beds unmade. This helps the cleaner know what has been used.

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

About the area

Vermilion

Located in Vermilion, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Moore House and Lorain Palace Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Paper Moon Winery and Beaver Park Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vermilion, OH

What's nearby

  • Lee's Landing - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Street Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sherod Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Paper Moon Winery - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mill Hollow Bacon Woods Memorial Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Elyria Station - 25 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rudy's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Romps Dairy Dock - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ENTIRE UNIT: Charming Century Home in Harbour town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at ENTIRE UNIT: Charming Century Home in Harbour town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ENTIRE UNIT: Charming Century Home in Harbour town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ENTIRE UNIT: Charming Century Home in Harbour town located?

This family-friendly Vermilion holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Lee's Landing and Lake Erie. Main Street Beach and Sherod Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evie V.

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

Great location and hosts!

Came in to visit family in the area in February. Not the peak season! The porch is so cute. I would have loved to enjoy it. The hosts are very responsive and since the property wasn't being used, they allowed an early check-in. The house is exactly as pictured. Very cute and comfortable. Didn't cook a thing, but kitchen appeared to have everything necessary. Willl definitely rent again.Found a little gem of an Italian resturaunt - Salvatore's Not a kid place. Nice dining. My brother is a food snob. He was over the moon and we had to go twice! Love Suzy's for breakfast. Downhome cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

Clean, updated, comfortable, and quiet. We loved our time here. The place is exactly as pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Vermillion Stay

We enjoyed our time in Vermillion. The rental was very nice. I would stay here again, if I am in the area, and recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee J.

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

Charming Century Home!

The front porch is very inviting and the space inside is very cozy. The main bedroom is also peaceful and the bed was comfy. The property is about a half mile to the downtown main street. We enjoyed our stroll down to the nearby attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Weekend Trip

Great time at this house. Location was perfect - easy walk to downtown and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rob V.

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

Solid Property

Great location, with walking distance to all the downtown shops easy. That was the reason we rented it. AC units were great….allowed each sleeping room to set own temp. Biggest issue was the kitchen…very few dishes to serve full dinners. Only like 3 big plates and four bowls. Could have used more dishware. One bathroom also a challenge with 2 teenage daughters and a wife. That said…was a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

david c.

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

reunion blast!

The house is nicely located within walking distance to downtown, city park and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Charming Getaway

It was absolute wonderful. I actually grew up right around the corner from this home. It was great telling my grandchild all about the area. The home was very beautiful and had every we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance B.

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

Fishing

Great location to fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Vermilion getaway

This has been a wonderful property for us to visit family in town. Clean, comfortable and we can bring our greyhound. The location is close enough to walk into town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra R.

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

Mini Stay

The property was very nice. Figuring out the heat was a little tricky but once we got it, it was fine. Slow drain in the bathtub, but other than that everything was great! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance B., Mounds View

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

Fishing stay

This was a perfect place to if you are wanting to fish Lake Erie. Few blocks from the boat launch, plenty of room for truck and boat parking , and close to eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna R.

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

Family Christmas

Great place for our family to stay and spend time together for our family Christmas gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O.

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

Clean Comfortable Home

Host Aaron & Rebecca were quick to respond to all communications with us. They were very accommodating. Coffee station was set up nicely and had everything we needed to start our day. They even provided a wonderful bakery treat upon our arrival. The neighborhood was nice and we felt very safe. We had 2 small dogs and ran into many neighbors in our daily dog walks. We visit this area yearly to visit family and will stay again if home is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Harbourtown comfort

This is a beautiful home in the Harbourtown portion of Vermilion and makes for a very comfortable base while visiting Vermilion. Everything was clean and in order, all the explanations were clear so it was easy to plug into Wi-Fi and a comfortable setting. We had no disappointments, totally enjoyed our stay and plan to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ruth R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Nightmare

The house was mispresented. It was filthy. The one tub/shower did not drain. It was slippery and full of water with a 5 min shower. It took an hr to drain. Owner was called and said it would be looked into. Bees were getting into the home from the side siding and were swarming around. The mattresses were terrible. It was not a good stay. I would not recommend staying here until repairs and new mattesses.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie E.

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

Adorable house great location

Loved this property was perfect location for us and the layout was great for us with little kids! (Kids room at back of house so weren’t woken up by us watching tv etc in the front). Never even heard the renters upstairs! Driveway was great for our truck and jet ski, we loved this play will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Summertime at the Lake

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable, clean unit. It is easy walking distance, 4-5 blocks, from downtown Vermilion, and just another block to the beach. It is in a quiet part of town so it was very relaxing - just what we were looking for. There are several nice restaurants nearby, including some that are good for kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Love this home!

This is a charming house with well-preserved historic features. The original hardwood floors are gleaming, and every room was neat and tidy. The furniture and decor is newer and fresh with a young vibe that honors the nautical history of Lake Erie. Each air conditioning unit worked well to regulate the bedrooms and common area to our preferred temperatures. We liked the ceramic coffee mugs and choice of using the drip or Keurig coffee makers. There was a nice welcome basket of snacks upon arrival, and many needed supplies were provided. The location was great for us to tour Vermillion or head out to Cedar Point for the day! Communication with the owners was quick, concise and pleasant. We highly recommend this lovely home (and hope to be back one day)!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

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

Great Clean Place.

Well done on the house. Very clean and easy to walk downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Family getaway

The house was in perfect location. Within walking distance to downtown activities and restaurants. The house was comfortable for our family. Everything was as described by the homeowners. We definitely would recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

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

Nice home in Vermilion

The house was very nice. Check in was easy and there was coffee and some snacks when we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Clean, cute, and convenient

Lovely property very close to downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Never long enough!

Great place in a quiet neighborhood. Just a short walk/ drive to the beach and restaurants/ shops! Aaron and Rebecca were wonderful, very responsive to inquires!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Aaron and Rebecca

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Hi, Aaron is currently active duty military in the US Coast Guard. Rebecca cares for our three beautiful children full time. We also both love to invest in real estate and host for VRBO! We enjoy travel but also love our hometown of Vermilion, OH where we both grew up and met. We love providing our guests an exceptional experience while sharing our Airbnb and great hometown area with others!

Why they chose this property

This property was our first purchase in our hometown of Vermilion. We partnered with Rebecca's parents to own this amazing piece of property in the most desirable neighborhood of Vermilion. This part of Vermilion has always been special to our families and we wanted to be able to share it with others. We look forward to personally enjoying this home when not booked and perhaps one day passing it on to our children.

What makes this property unique

A family friend owned this property before we did which gave us a special connection to this home. Immediately when walking in, you see the history of this century home when walking over the 100 year-old, original hardwood flooring. We have letters from the daughter of the original homeowner who built his home here and who also was an amazing citizen of Vermilion. As lovers of history, this created special meaning in the home to us. The old Victorian- style, original hardwood floors, big front porch, and historic place in its neighborhood attracted us to this home-- not to mention, being so close to the Lake and everything in downtown Vermilion. It is our hope that it will bring you as much happiness as it has brought us.

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English

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