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Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie

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Street View of Lake Front Property.
Lake Room addition with patio and grill overlooking lake.
Patio with Fire Pit, table, and gas grill
View from the house
Grassy ramp to the lake, perfect for small craft and toys.  Not a boat ramp.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 18343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Madison, OH
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Old Firehouse Winery
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Geneva State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie

This property was custom designed for large families on vacation. It features 2 Master King Sized Bedroom Suites with full baths, 4 other bedrooms (2 with twin beds, 1 queen, and 1 double), 2 bunk rooms with a twin and a bunk bed, and 2 1/2 additional bathrooms. This unique property has several living areas: a living room with a flat screen TV along with WiFi High Speed Internet, the Lake Room with plentiful seating and direct views of the lake, a downstairs "kids" Rec Room with a wall mounted flat screen TV, plus 2 large dining tables, a breakfast bar, and a huge kitchen that can accommodate several cooks and a long counter for buffet meals. The kitchen even has 2 dishwashers! A brand new dual zone central Air Conditioning system... and if the weather cooperates, you can open the entire rear of the house with floor to ceiling screened windows. The great advantage of this house is that you don't have to hide in a bedroom to get some quiet or read a book... lots of space, lots of separate areas, yet open to accommodate numerous kids and adults. The house has a full laundry room with an oversize washer and dryer. We installed a special high recovery water heater and even with a full house, no one is likely to get a cold shower. Last but not least, unlike most "beach houses", no one sleeps on a pull out couch or in a living room. All 18 members of the family have beds in bedrooms.

Of course, we've buried the lead... this house is LAKE FRONT! Some years back we got permission to build two jetties and a semi-circular bulkhead with a wide concrete deck. It's 100' long! What this means for you is that when the lake has high water levels, we still have easy access to the water, even some beach most of the summer. You can place your chair in the water, on the beach, or on the concrete deck and everyone is still involved in the fun. Great for swimming, launching small boats, or water toys. You access the beach by either a stairway or a grassy ramp all the way to the bulkhead. In addition there is a nice backyard overlooking the lake with a patio, Fire Pit, table and a gas grill plus a generous side and front yard for kids games. We are located on the highly desirable Shore Drive for shaded bike rides or walks along the lake.

Minutes from shopping, wineries, golf courses, 2 fabulous municipal beaches, numerous restaurants, and 8 miles (15 minutes by car/one hour bike ride) from the famous, or infamous, Geneva-on-the-Lake with its arcades, restaurants, bars, music, and recreation areas. Don't miss Eddies Grill or, since 1938, Madsen's Donuts! A supersized Walmart is less than 2 miles away, just across from our favorite Mary's Diner (love their breakfast). Of course if wine, beer, or spirits are your passion, there are 28 wineries, breweries, and distilleries within 10-25 minutes from the house.



Property manager

Bob or Beth DeFilippo

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madison

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Madison-on-the-Lake, a neighbourhood in Madison. Deer Lake Golf Club and The Winery at Spring Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Adventure Zone and Allison's Mini-Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse, or check out an event or a game at Lake County Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Madison, OH

What's nearby

  • Geneva Marina - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Adventure Zone - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Old Firehouse Winery - 22 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Geneva State Park - 22 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Madison Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The 528 Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie located?

Located in Madison-on-the-Lake, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie and Rabbit Run Community Arts Association. Geneva Marina and Deer Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Good neighborhood

Great house plenty of space and beds. It was clean and and well kept.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

4th Annyal GORH gals trip

11 women from all over Ohio stayed for the weekend. Wine tour using Sunset tours. The only thing the house lacked were extra chairs for sitting around the fire pit. Other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles C.

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

Madison Golf Trip

Tammy was great . Bed covers/ linens need replaced…. No drink or food signs in about every room a bit discouraging Overall very enjoyable trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope L.

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

Girls Weekend

Our stay was magnificent! The check-in process was great. We met a very nice lady who helped us with check-in, and we felt very welcome and appreciated her information. The same with checking out! The house was very cozy and lots of room to spread out and be comfortable. We'd love to come back next year. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn N.

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

Great stay

I highly recommend this property. Large roomy house with a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

A Great Family Getaway

Great location and neighborhood. A nice little beach for our grandchildren to play on. Close to attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese P.

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

Girls Trip

The owner was quick to respond to a problem we had when checking in to the house. He sent over a neighbor and she was quite helpful. We had a wonderful time and the house had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D., Mayfield Village

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

Relaxing time at the lake

Enjoyed spending time with family at the lake. Lots of laughs playing games and just spending time together. Would love to stay again. Great space!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Worked perfectly

Lots of room for our group! Loved being on the lake! The property manager and neighbors were very nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Wonderful house for a large group!

We had a great time with 10 ladies staying together for a long weekend. Great house with lots of space for people to not feel on top of each other and plenty of bedrooms for the group. Kitchen easy to cook and eat meals in, wasn’t anything missing that we needed. Would plan on coming back to have a repeat visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Columbia, IL

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

Corporate Retreat

6 corporate executives met and stayed. The property is clean, very nicely appointed, very comfortable, and has a beautiful lakefront view. The property manager was very attentive and helpful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meggan F.

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

Great place to stay for a large family!

We have been doing a family vacation (three generations) for decades and have finally found a place where no one needs to sleep on a couch or air mattress. There are plenty of bedrooms (and bathrooms – that’s important!). Also, the kitchen is well-equipped for your cooking needs, with ample storage for your groceries, and having two dishwashers is definitely a plus. A clean, comfortable place to hang out with family and friends, with a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

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

Girl’s weekend

The house was beautiful but the neighbors were very loud late into the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrie K., Roanoke

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

Girls weekend

Perfect house for hanging out with family and/or friends! The kitchen area and lake room are perfect for big groups of people to all be together without feeling crowded. There is plenty of options for where people can sleep. The view is exceptional and neighborhood feels really safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Great Stay! Great Location! Great Hosts!

This was our first family vacation in years. Communication was great. Check in and check out was easy. The property manager Tammy was a pleasure. We had one minor issue and it could not have been addressed any faster. Bob, answered all my questions and was very accommodating. A real pleasure to work with. We would definitely book/stay again. We had everything we needed. This was our fourth trip to the area and the first time we were able to get Madsen’s donuts. 😂. Lake Erie is beautiful. House was perfect. Thanks again for everything. Sam
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K.

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

Fourth of July Along the Shores of Lake Erie

Our family of 14 including our 96 year old mother/grandmother/great-grandmother enjoyed a beautiful week along the sleepy shores of Lake Erie over the Fourth of July. The house was very comfortable, clean and accommodated us all. The lakefront location was excellent and the private beach was well used during our week long stay. We will definitely consider a reservation here again at a future date. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Heidelberg, PA

Our family really enjoyed ourselves. This is a wonderful property with room for everyone.

We had a great time. It’s unfortunate the beach has washed away. But the township park 2 miles away was close enough. Tammie, the property manager, was wonderful. She responded promptly to our calls. She even delivered a brand new grill for our use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

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

Vacation

House met our needs perfectly. There were enough bedrooms for everyone and the kitchen was well supplied. Having a washer, dryer and two refrigerators and two dishwashers was great. The lakefront was nice but if steps from the sea wall down to water could somehow be added rather than a stepladder it would be even better. At 81, a ladder was not the safest option for me. I have not used vrbo often so not well versed on customary rules, but felt having to leave dishwasher empty (rather than running it with last minute items) and being asked to wipe out refrigerators and sweep carpet was asking a little much. The grill and table and chairs outside was nice and side yard made it possible for games. All in all it was a lovely place to stay and would recommend it to anyone who wanted to visit that area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Luci P.

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

Great location

The location of this home is spectacular, and it is quite spacious. The "back room" was where we spent most of our time because of the layout and the view. Was disappointed in a few things such as no beach access, the outside of the home had a TON of spiders as well as the inside in addition to gnats and fruit flies. My sister has two lake homes, and I have seen very little bug activity in either of them so I know it can be done. The bedrooms were adequately furnished but they definitely spent the majority of their furniture money on the common areas, The bedrooms had water damage to the ceilings and well used furniture. It was also interesting that we had to make our own beds when we arrived, never had to do that at a VRBO before..The instructions for check out are pretty detailed, including empty the dishwasher, take the trash out, sweep, wipe out the refrigerator etc... not sure what the $300 cleaning fee was for, hopefully for washing the sheets we had to put on our beds. All of that being said - the location was amazing,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

MOMS IN PRAYER FALL RETREAT

This property is a lovely and spacious home right on the lake. It is a perfect venue for our annual MOMS IN PRAYER 2 night - 3 day retreat. The host and the caretaker are wonderful gracious people to work with. The house is super clean and well maintained with LOTS of amenities. The house sleeps eighteen. We had only 12 women attend this year. I would say if your group were all adults, as ours was, you might want to bring an extra coffee pot. We look forward to coming again to this venue. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Beautiful Home!!

We found this home to be as advertised—spacious, clean & well stocked with items to make our stay enjoyable. The owner answered all questions in a timely manner and the Property Manager was great-- very helpful & friendly. We really enjoyed the beautiful lake view and sunsets, nearby beaches, wineries and restaurants! A great place for a family vacation. With that said, I’d like to make a few suggestions for updates to accommodate Senior group such as ours. Grab bars in the bathrooms, railing for the stairway leading to the basement from the kitchen and an improvement to entryway into the house—that step up from the sidewalk is brutal and is definitely not easily handicap accessible. Overall we had a wonderful time—thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

This property has a beautiful view! The lake and walk down area were fantastic. It is about 15 min from the beach access and 20 min from the town. The neighborhood was quaint and safe but certainly not in the touristy area. The house itself was nice but could’ve used a better deep clean. The Downstairs rooms that sleep 3 were very small. Yes, slept 3 but not even room for a dresser added. My kids loved our trip and were sad to leave! Great family space together in the sun room and fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Friends traveling for 50 years

This home was great. Most of us have been traveling together for 50 years. The kitchen, living area and bedrooms were just right for all of us. The property manager, Tammy, couldn't have been any nicer. Our weather wasn't the best, lots of rain, including a tornado warning. Neighbor informed us that the weather was quite unusual for August. We made the best of it and visited 16 wineries, 11 covered bridges, Amish in Middlefield, Servants of Mary Center of Peace Statue in Windsor, D-Day reinactment in Conneaut, Ashtabula, and Geneva-on-the-Lake. We managed to see two beautiful sunsets on the lake. My only complaint was the sea oats blocked our view of the beautiful lake while sitting on the patio. Thanks for sharing your home with us Bob and Beth.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

katelyn A.

Disliked: Location

Lovely view, not the best overall experience

The house was not the cleanest… some rooms had garbage from previous stays in them. The beds we not made yet which made it feel not very welcoming. Each bed was provided with sheets and one fleece blanket. Other blankets were not provided. The neighborhood was rather run down and we didn’t have the best experience with loud neighbors. Even though the house was lakefront, there was a 4-5 foot drop from the cement walkway down to the beach. We were planning on using kayaks but had no place to launch them. The house manager lived right by the house and would say hello when she passed. When we were playing yard games next to the house, all of the neighbors seemed to be watching us. It was very uncomfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked, which was great! The spare fridge and extra dishwasher was very helpful! Overall, we had a nice stay, but it certainly has room for improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

susan h.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Fun turns to tragedy

We were so excited about the family reunion. The house was just what we needed. The check in process was unsatisfactory. We could not get the code on time and the nice woman that met us was a neighbor who admits never checked in guests. She was there 5 mins, we did a quick tour and she said is everything ok? In 5 minutes i did not know anything about the house and told her that. The AWFUL part was the checking out. Tammy the property manager arrived 35 mins before check out and said the home was not clean enough. I told her we were still cleaning with four adults doing the final large projects. At 11 everyone was out of the house with small children in yard and adults packing cars. My niece and I stayed behind waiting for tammy who lived across the street to come back so we could do a final walk through with her and get her specifics on what she sees as issues. Tammy returned at 11:11 and told us we would be charged an additional 100 for not being out at 11. We explained that we were waiting to do a final walk through and she said if we were not out by 11:15 she would charge an additional 100. We explained we wanted to know what she deemed as dirty in the house. She would not tell us and just kept saying this is unacceptable. She would not tell us specifics except pillows, magazines and chair out of place and said she was also pulling our security deposit. Plus her husband was seen behind bushes photographing our small kids often. Owners helped later- but stay away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob or Beth DeFilippo

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A great big extended family that has been coming to the Madison-on-the-Lake area for 40 years. This is a custom designed vacation house that wasn't rented before, but as our family has gotten older and more diverse, we can only use it for part of the summer, so we have offered it to other families to rent and enjoy as we have.

Why they chose this property

This property came on to the market and we did a complete remodeling and expansion adding the lake front room, opening up the interior of the house, and adding bedrooms. In 2010 we built out the jetties and bulkhead that provided a year round beach. In 2016, we did another renovation and added many improvements such as central air conditioning and a new kitchen with its two dishwashers and even 2 refrigerators (one in the garage).

What makes this property unique

Our description says it all... but you will not find a more comfortable large house on the lake. Indoors or out, whether the summer temps are hot or not, every vacation amenity has been thought of and provided.

Languages:

English