Lake Erie Sand Beach Frontage! Great for a Family Vacation!

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Standing at side of the house and shooting towards the beach

Standing on beach and shooting the house

Summer photo of patio privacy fence and corner of patio

Overview
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 122600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Port Clinton, OH

Fisherman's Wharf6 min drive
Jet Express7 min drive
The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark12 min drive
Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Caboose

4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Caboose

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Amazing Waterfront on Sandusky Bay! (Lake Erie) Gorgeous, custom-built home completely surrounded by some of northern Ohio's best boating, golfing, canoeing, perch and walleye fishing. Perfectly situated on the south side of the Marblehead Peninsula in the heart of the Lake Erie Islands area. it is directly on Sandusky Bay. Our private beach is literally steps from the house and we have great water views from every room and the patio Park your boat or jet skis right out front. Please see the map below.. The caboose pictured is the real thing and it is fantastic inside. It is heated and air conditioned. It has Bay views and its own HDTV. It is actually a big private bedroom perfect for a couple and 4 children,and is just steps from the house so its the perfect guest room. We recently added a screened room with beautiful lake views and perfect in the evening for talking or sitting around and having a few drinks.. Location Features:. 20 minutes from some of the best golf courses in the Midwest including Thunderbird Hills, Sawmill Creek and Oak Harbor Golf Club . 5 minutes from the Jet Express which takes you to the infamous Put in Bay and Lake Erie Islands. Minutes from the popular Cedar Point Amusement Park. Minutes to all types of shopping and Restaurants.. Great parking space for your boats, trailers, and extra vehicle's. We are on an acre of property.. This is the perfect vacation spot for Northern Ohio enthusiasts we are close to all the fun but were on the quiet side of the Peninsula. Enjoy a day at the beach throw on your flip flops and go thru the quaint town of Port Clinton. for shopping or to sample one of the many restaurants . A weekly stay here will certainly be extra special with your family and friends and were close enough to have them visit for the day.. The main level has a tidy living area with comfy seating and a flat panel HDTV. The 2 car garage has been turned into a rec room for the kids with large flat screen TV and a large dining room table, extra refrig. it is screened to keep away the bugs. The master bedroom has its own full bath with walk in closet. The house has 3 bedrooms + loft and two full baths. Master Bedroom has a queen sized bed the other two have singles. and TV. We have wifi internet. The house is not huge by any means but it is not a cottage either. Outside, between the home and the Bay, is a large patio with umbrella tables and plenty of outdoor furniture and a nice lawn separates Beach is steps from the house.. Enjoy a fire on the beach at night there is nothing quite like it. The home is decorated and furnished with outdoor themes and colors are meant to bring the outside in.. To check availability dates, please access owner's AVAILABILITY CALENDAR.

Property manager

Michael Rath

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

You might not want to leave this balcony all day!

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Our house is perfect for children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Port Clinton

Located in Port Clinton, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and popular attractions include African Safari Wildlife Park and Cedar Point. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Port Clinton, OH

What's nearby

Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive
Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 6 min drive
Jet Express - 7 min drive
African Safari Wildlife Park - 12 min drive
The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark - 12 min drive

Getting around

Sandusky Station - 24 min drive
Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
Jolly Roger's Seafood House - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
Cheese Haven - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Erie Sand Beach Frontage! Great for a Family Vacation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Erie Sand Beach Frontage! Great for a Family Vacation!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Erie Sand Beach Frontage! Great for a Family Vacation!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Erie Sand Beach Frontage! Great for a Family Vacation! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Port Clinton vacation home is just steps from Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Staci V.

Jul 2, 2023

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

Quiet get away

Our family loved the property. Plenty of room to be outside or inside. We had 8 adults and 2 children. They children loved sleeping in the train. There was a cleaning issue when we arrived, but the owner says that is taken care of now. It is close to the local islands.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colette C.

Aug 8, 2022

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

Summer By The Bay

Cute house with all the amenities of home. Such a convenient location to all Lake Erie has to offer. Day trips to islands, nice restaurants with a beautiful home to return to in the evening!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Jul 31, 2022

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

Family

Had a great time perfect location for boating on the bay and all the parks

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mindy F., Westerville, Ohio

Jul 29, 2022

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

Great property with a caboose

Michael’s home is beautiful and the caboose is definitely an added plus! Our family consisted of 2 older adults, (96, 94), 7 other adults, (34-69) and a 3 year old. The caboose is clean and the bunks and the bed in the caboose were very comfortable. The air conditioning worked VERY well, so the caboose was a great place for additional people. In the house the 3 bedrooms were clean, comfortable and had plenty of bedding and blankets. The loft is an extra space for sleeping, although no one in our party slept up there. The house and garage were clean and definitely well equipped, with anything we needed. We loved the extra space in the garage to have room to spread out. The additional refrigerator was a huge plus! The air conditioning in the house also worked VERY well. The green space in front of the house was perfect for the 3 year old to run, play, and blow bubbles without getting away from us. The outdoor shower was definitely a hit, almost everyone in our party preferred it to the indoor showers! We saw lots of bald eagles, both in the morning and the evening and launched our kayaks and rowers from the beach. Michael’s neighbor was very kind and gracious, encouraging us to use his lawn, steps and beach for additional space and access. It made looking for lucky stones even easier! Michael had people come to cut the grass and check the beach, all of whom were very courteous, pleasant and helpful. The location is great - private, but convenient to Port Clinton proper and not far from Sandusky and Cedar Point. The only item we missed was some kind of a binder with information regarding the house and local stores/restaurants. There was a storm one day during our stay and it knocked out the internet. We had to search for the router and although it was not hard to find, we were a little uncomfortable opening closets and cabinets as this is Michael’s home. On the plus side, we found a cabinet containing games, cards, crayons and coloring books! We had a great time as a family and have some wonderful memories that will last forever. Mindy Hemmelgarn

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Aug 22, 2021

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

This is a great place to be with family

It is the most beautiful place we’ve stayed at since coming up to Lake Erie for our vacation there was no one around so the whole place was all to ourselves absolutely beautiful view of the lake and the birds were fascinating so many different kinds I would highly recommend this place to everybody

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Rath

We are a middle-aged married couple with four children (two girls/two boys). Our children are married and we have eight grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house house to stay engaged with our children and so we can vacation together. We all live in the greater Cleveland area but as they got older it was harder to get together. This house works out perfectly. We let everyone know when we will be there and everyone comes up when they can.

What makes this property unique

We think you will love every minute. From sunrise over Sandusky Bay until you see the moon reflecting off the water. The views are breathtaking. We think you will also love the beach, as we have one of the few private beaches in the whole area. Ours is just steps away from the patio! Many of our guests really love just sitting quietly and enjoying the beach and the views. The real caboose gives our house something unique and adds great personality while serving as a comfortable spot for up to four people.

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