Take a boat trip to the Lake Erie islands when you stay at Golden Gate!
Location: Port Clinton, Ohio, USA (Toledo & Sandusky, OH 30 mi - Port Clinton 10 mi)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: lakefront, cottage, beach,
EASTER WEEKEND APRIL 6 OPEN!!! HOT TUB OPEN!!
Golden Gate Cottage sits right on Lake Erie just a few feet from the water, with a view of the water from every room in the house. It is surrounded by a beautiful lawn and grounds with plenty of privacy and its own sandy beach.
Especially in the summer Golden Gate is great for families with our beach right next to the house, the playground across the street, the hot tub on the patio and the pool table in the garage! But, off-season---it it a fabulous place for "Girlfriend Getaways"! I have put luxury linens on the beds, soft, wonderful towels and there are three king bedrooms, one queen and one double and a pullout in the living area.
We take great pride in keeping Golden Gate immaculately clean and in good repair. We are not an inpersonal management company but are very hands-on owners who want your stay with us to be full of blessings. Golden Gate is quaintly furnished with antiques, leather furniture and my own special collections. At the front of the house is a large patio with furniture facing the lake. Inside, a sunroom across the front of the house gives spectacular views,it has a large dining table in it so you can enjoy the lake whatever the weather is,whenever you eat. We like the kitchen to be fully equipped for any occasion and enjoy gazing at the water as we cook!
We are continually updating and adding to Golden Gate. This past year we added a second floor lakefront balcony and some new windows to enhance Golden Gate's fabulous view. This year we have just completed a new kitchen!! We have future plans for Golden Gate, but we also like to keep the essence of it the same---so that if you come back year after year, it feels familiar and comfortable. Like "Grandma's house" (on the lake)! It is our privlege to own this cottage and to share it with you!
Many guests have spent hours on the beach during the day and then enjoyed a bonfire at night. Golden Gate is the kind of place that you can spend your whole vacation in just relaxing and "vegging out" as we do or you can easily find fun and exciting things to do within a 30 min. drive. Cedar Point amusement park, the ferries to Put-in-Bay and Kelley's island, Lakeside---Lake Erie's Chautauqua and the Marblehead lighthouse are close by.
For those of you into nature and birding, our area was part of the "Great Black Swamp" and we are at the crossroads of two major migratory paths. The variety of birds and waterfowl is wonderful to see! Magee Marsh with it's nature programs and boardwalks etc. through the marshes is close by. We enjoy putting you in touch with what's available in our area and helping you have the best possible time at Golden Gate!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Lakefront
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Hot Tub, 2 Refrigerators, ALL towels provided-beach, bath, kitchen etc, Beach and Patio Furniture, No fish cleaning
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Museums
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Cedar Point, Lakeside (The Chautauqua of Lake Erie), ferry to Put-in-Bay, Marblehead lighthouse, and tons of fishing charters!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
BOOKING NOW for summer 2013. Prime weeks $2950; early June and late Aug. $2550
OFF-SEASON nightly rate $400 a night/ 2 night minimum. Holidays 3 night minimum
SUMMER 2012 --ALL BOOKED
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
I am semi-retired, and my husband and I love to spend time on Lake Erie in the summer with our family and friends.
Why the Owner Chose Port Clinton
I fell in love with Golden Gate Cottage the first time I saw it! It is in my mind, a "Grandma" cottage. Sweet bungalow style, wood floors, very cottagey, and the views of Lake Erie are awesome! We love this location, because it is quiet, lots of birds, and yet it is close to the Lake Erie islands, Port Clinton and Lakeside, and Cedar Point!
The Unique Benefits of this House
Hanging out by the lake on the patio; reading and cooking!
Property Photos
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- Take a boat trip to the Lake Erie islands when you stay at Golden Gate! - Port Clinton, OH - Ohio Vacation Rental - Enjoy Fishing on Lake Erie!
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- Golden Gate has views of Lake Erie from every room in the house! - Port Clinton, OH - Ohio Vacation Rental - Enjoy Fishing on Lake Erie!
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- Golden Gate is quaintly decorated with some of our favorites! - Port Clinton, OH - Ohio Vacation Rental - Enjoy Fishing on Lake Erie!
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- Make coffee and gaze at the lake!
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- First floor bedroom
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- Second floor lakefront balcony---great place to do yoga!
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- King bedroom on the lake
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- View of Golden Gate from our beach
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- View of Golden Gate from the rocks in front
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- Patio view from side
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- Golden Gate's beach---not an association beach!
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- Sunroom
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- patio by lake
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- patio viewed from bedroom porch
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- back patio/pergola grill and hot tub
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- our private beach viewed from the house
Traveler Reviews (14)
vacationer
Guest: Gerri
(Lakewood, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11
Review Submitted: 10/13/11
5 couples have spent a fall weekend here for two years and we're returning next year. I've stayed in hotels in the US and in Europe and none come close to the quality of the beds, linens and amenities of the cottage. It's quiet. pretty and very cozy. The new kitchen is great! Thank you, Marla, for sharing your space with us!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Three Generation Vacation
Guest: Barb n Family
(Circleville, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
This was an absolutely lovely vacation home. There were 10 of us, ages ranging from 4 to 60. We had a delightful time at Golden Gate. The house is perfectly set up with a wonderful view of the lake from the dining, living area and two of the master bedrooms. We could not have asked for anything more. The owners were very gracious and the home was supplied with everything imaginable. There was plenty of room for all of us. We visited, Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay, did a fishing charter and did Wild Safari. The rest of the time we spent on the beach and the wonderful patio out back overlooking the lake. The grandkids as well as the adults were not ready to leave when the time came. I would recommend The Golden Gate to anyone who is looking for a great get away on Lake Erie for a relaxing time with all the comforts of home.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Birders Paradise
Guest: Birding Buddies
(New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
Four of us rented your lovely home for a week of birding at Black Swamp Bird Observatory/ Magee Marsh for the spring warbler migration. The house is fantastically located immediately on the shore of Lake Erie and is very close to these birding hot spots. The kitchen is great for foodies and the dining room table has beautiful views of the lake and the yard was often filled with birds. Four spacious bedrooms upstairs share a very economical bathroom. There is plenty of sitting and living space to spread out. All modern amenities are present and great working condition. Neighbors are friendly. The area is inviting for a walk along the shore and marsh.
Owner response:Thanks, Ruth! so glad you and your friends enjoyed our cottage and this special birding "hot spot"! "Economical" is a good way to describe our upstairs bathroom! It is a full bath with a shower (no tub). On the first floor we have another full bath with a tub. And there is also a first floor bedroom; for a total of five bedrooms. We also have a pullout sofa in the living room. Marla
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
BEAUTIFUL
Guest: Traci
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
Golden Gate cottage has the most beautiful view of the lake and sunsets....The house is very unique with alot of antiques with a great homey feel...There is no place better to relax...I could stay there forever... Thank You Marla for the wonderful weekend...See ya next year....
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Family summer vacation week
Guest: J. + D. OH
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Date of Stay: 07/24/09
Review Submitted: 05/12/10
Marla, Thanks again! This is our 4th straight year coming here and it has been just as great as the 1st time. J. and N. are now 6 years old and they love it here. Golden Gate has EVERYTHING for an awesome vacation. Thanks again for opening your home to us. We love the red paint you used for Golden Gate and new door you added off from the garage. See ya' next summer!
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family summer vacation
Guest: K. + L. IN
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Date of Stay: 08/21/09
Review Submitted: 05/12/10
Just want to let you know what a lovely time we had this week. This house was the perfect setting for our family to meet and spend time together. It is a great blend of "things to do" or "do absolutely nothing." The younger folks enjoyed the pool table, the TV and stero in the garage. We older folks definitely appreciated the hot tub with the gorgeous view. It was also very nice to have all of the paper products, linens etc. provided. The firepit on the beach also gave us hours of entertainment in the evening. Thanks again for the lovely flowers, the house and all of the amenities. We made some wonderful memories this week. Wish you well!
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Camp Christopher Girls
Guest: K. T. OH
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Date of Stay: 11/06/09
Review Submitted: 05/12/10
Dear Marla, Thanks so much for having such a wonderful place for us to spend our annual girls weekend. This is our second stay at Golden Gate---It was just as great the second time around! Last year we had it all, rain, sleet, snow and wind. This year, nothin' but sunshine and blue skies. What more could we ask for in early Nov. in northwestern OH!? The house always has everything we need, and we leave rested and ready to return to "real life" Thanks for helping us make great memories!
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Thanksgiving and Anniversary celebration
Guest: S.D.M. OH
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Date of Stay: 11/27/09
Review Submitted: 05/12/10
Dear Marla and Family, Thank you again for helping make Golden Gate our special anniversary destination! This is number 54! The improvements are terrific. Really like the upper deck and windows and the patio with the new gril is great. Again, thank you!
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FiJi Adult retreat #1
Guest: K. T. OH, MI, IN
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Date of Stay: 03/13/10
Review Submitted: 05/12/10
Our adult retreat weekend was amazing. We had such a wonderful time watching movies, drinking, eating and enjoying each others company. This cottage was a wonderful place to meet up and share in some fun and relaxation. Thanks for everything, and hopefully, we'll come again.
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Anniversary celebration
Guest: D. T. OH
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Date of Stay: 04/18/10
Review Submitted: 05/12/10
Dear Marla, Today is our 40th Anniversary. Our children and grandchildren rented this house for us all to celebrate. It was wonderful! Love the tin ceilings.
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