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The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home

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Exterior
Center view off Old Nest porch
Left view off Old Nest porch
Right view off Old Nest porch
Front Porch Peace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kelleys Island, OH
  • Glacial Grooves State Monument
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Marblehead Lighthouse
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home

You deserve the comfort of a 5-bedroom home within walking distance from town. You deserve one of the largest porches on Kelleys Island with a beautiful lakefront view.

The Old Nest has been in our family for over 100 years and we welcome our guests to share in our piece of heaven. When staying at The Old Nest, you have access to several nature trails on a private 9-acre estate as well as the convenience of being close to town and the Kelleys Island Ferry.

Resting on lakefront property, The Old Nest offers stunning waterfront views, free wi-fi, a bonfire pit, BBQ grill and enough land to customize your own outdoor experience. To enjoy your vacation contact:

Property manager

Amanda Elfers
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Moving furniture is $100 charge
Do not move furniture.
Absolutely NO Bachelor or Bachelorette parties. House is monitored and security deposit will be forfeited and guests will be removed.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kelleys Island

Located in Kelleys Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Island Adventures Family Fun Center are also worth visiting.
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Kelleys Island, OH

What's nearby

  • Caddy Shack Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Glacial Grooves State Monument - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 42 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Cedar Point - 76 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Catawba Inn Pub - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Bar and Grill - ‬91 min drive
  • ‪The Shores Club - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Twin Oast Brewing - ‬58 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie and Caddy Shack Square. Inscription Rock and Seaway Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 132 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

We love the old nest

Great for families. Great view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Great spot!

Location was perfect. It is a challenge finding a house with enough space for 4-5 couples to stay comfortably on the island. This place was able to accommodate my siblings and their spouses with a good amount of space. It’s like an old farm house, reminds me of my grandparents family home. There are some random spiders and things, so if you aren’t accustomed to country living it may not be the spot for you. Overall It was a clean home and comfortable enough for the 3 couples and two singles that could make the trip this year. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci G.

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

2nd family vacay at The Old Nest

Another fantastic family vacation at Kelley's Island. The is our second year at The Old Nest, space for everyone! And fantastic views!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Family togetherness

Beautiful historic home. We loved being able to walk to town and could not have been happier with our stay. The old gliders on the front porch got lots of use while we gazed at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

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

Beautiful!

The view and atmosphere were amazing. Short walk to “downtown” and very quiet! Fantastic! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

absolutely beautiful home in a perfect location close to everything

The house was decorated beautifully. Absolutely stunning home and love to hear about the history of the home. The only downfalls I can say is the listing is not clear as far as what is provided. It says coffee maker, but we weren’t sure if it was a coffee maker or a Keurig just not a lot of details in the listing. Also the bedroom downstairs with the yellow walls had a bad spider problem, I woke up in the middle of the night with a spider coming down onto my bed from a spiderweb from the ceiling does not look like anybody had cleaned the ceilings or ceiling fan was surrounded with cobwebs. So many spiders I actually stayed in the living room on the couch , which was actually very comfortable but just think that it needs to be brought to somebody’s attention. Otherwise, I think the house is perfect. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Friends vacation.

Enjoyed relaxing on the porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

BEST!

Will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

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

Best birthday ever

House is beautiful with an even more beautiful view, walking distance to everything fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

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

Relaxing restorative and fun

Great location on Kelley’s island. Just a few blocks down from the hub of activity and yet quiet and peace filled.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

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

Peaceful setting with a great view

Annual old ladies trip that was perfect for what we were looking for. Great area to shop, eat out and listen to some live music and then unwind on this lovely porch and watch the sailboats float by. The kitchen was well stocked, there was even a Keurig with coffee provided, linens and towels were included as well and there was plenty of room for a large group. This house is a charming old farm house. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Wonderful stay at Old Nest

This is the second time our family has stayed at the Old Nest. We love it there! It is spacious, charming & has a great view of lake Erie! We plan to go again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Fall Break Trip

Great location. Great view of the lake. Everything we were looking for our 3 night stay on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci G.

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

Fantastic family get away!

My family of 10 adults stayed this past weekend. The house was very comfortable! Space space space! We all enjoyed how much space we had, loved the 5 bedrooms, beds comfortable. So nice to have towels and linens supplied. Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this home and the views could not ne better! We have a big crew and all were very happy! Amanda was quick to respond fantastic to work with! 1st stay at Kelley's as we usually go to Put In Bay. Could not be happier! We plan to book again and for a longer stay and at a time when kids can island hop if they choose too! This house is 100% for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy J.

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

View!

We love staying here. The view is beautiful, the location is perfect, and the house is spacious and feels like home! We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Friends trip

Beautiful! Excellent location! Everything was clean and in working order. We will be making this location a tradition. xoxoxo
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Wonderful time at Kelley's Island

Beautiful home and wonderful location on water very close to downtown activities at Kelley's. Would highly recommend this for your stay while on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy K.

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

Gorgeous view!

Great view and relaxing front porch. Well stocked. Authentic cottage! We did pull out the vacuum to get rid of some of the spider webs (which I get, we are near the lake), and it smelled like the bag hadn't been changed in years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Relaxing, incredibly accommodating, warm and inviting. Every room was a treasure. Thank you for the relaxation and the opportunity to create new memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrial H., Circleville

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

Charming Historic Experience on the Lake

This is THE most charming historical property on the island. My friends and I had a magical experience from cozy fires on the water to morning cups of coffee on the beautiful porch, over looking the lake. The blend of historic charm and water life was one if the best experiences! A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Coleen P.

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

Mini vacation

The view was beautiful! We were able to walk to the grocery and some restaurants. We bought our car along. Very few places to park on the island. The house was infested with spider webs and spiders. We wondered if that’s a island thing? We spent most of our time on the porch. Enjoyed the coffee at the house. I doubt we will recommend the house because of the spiders and over priced for this stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Pietro Party

The location is excellent. The house was interesting and very comfortable and accommodating. The view from the front yard is spectacular. We really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great place to relax

Property location was great, you can walk to the small town area. You are paying for a great view and a place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amanda Elfers

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