Golden Gate Cottage --Our Own Private Beach!

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  • Guest Gerri
  • 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: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Three Generation Vacation

  Three Generation Vacation

  • Guest Barb n Family
  • 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: Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Birders Paradise

  Birders Paradise

  • Guest Birding Buddies
  • 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.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

  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

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• BEAUTIFUL

  BEAUTIFUL

  • Guest Traci
  • 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: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Family summer vacation week

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  Family summer vacation week

  • Guest J. + D. OH
  • 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

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  family summer vacation

  • Guest K. + L. IN
  • 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

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  Camp Christopher Girls

  • Guest K. T. OH
  • 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

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  Thanksgiving and Anniversary celebration

  • Guest S.D.M. OH
  • 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

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  FiJi Adult retreat #1

  • Guest K. T. OH, MI, IN
  • 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

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  Anniversary celebration

  • Guest D. T. OH
  • 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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BOOKING NOW for SUMMER 2014. Prime weeks $3050; early June and late Aug. $2650
OFF-SEASON nightly rate $400 a night/ 2 night minimum.  Holidays 3 night minimum
SUMMER 2013 --ALL BOOKED

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