Reviews for Madison-on-the-Lake Vacation Rental - VRBO 64869 - 2 BR OH House, Lake Erie Vacation Home

Sister's weekend in Lake Erie

Guest traveler
Date of stay 10/04/12
Review Submitted 10/08/12

This house is charming, immaculate, and very comfortable. The fireplace was lovely for this time of year. We enjoyed movies in the evening, but the internet is a bit spotty. Overall, a beautiful house and exceptionally quiet get away location. The proximity to dozens of wineries made this the ideal spot for our first visit to Ohio's wine country. Thank you!

Recommended for: Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Wireless internet can occasionally cause a problem. Just let us know when this happens. We then contact the service provider and the situation is resolved immediately.

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Perfect Getaway

Guest Larry
Date of stay 06/01/12
Review Submitted 07/04/12

This vacation far exceeded our expectations. The house itself is charming, well furnished, spacious, exceptionally clean, and equipped with everything we could need. The location is beautiful...a very quiet tree-lined street, with a mix of vacationers and year-round residents. From the end of the driveway, you can see Lake Erie. The lake, a lovely park, and beach is about a 30-second walk. In addition, a public beach area and bird-watching sanctuary are two minutes away. In addition, food shopping, gas stations, restaurants, medical care and veterinary care are minutes away. The renter could not have been more friendly or accommodating. There were hugs all around at check-out time. In short, if we have the opportunity to come back...we will.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners.

Owner response: We just love it when "snowbirds" from the west and south return to this area to enjoy friends and family. It is even better when guests enjoy it so much that they want to return. We are always pleased to welcome "return guests" from year to year and we do try to make every effort to provide amenities to insure a pleasant stay for our guests and "guests of our guests."

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Went Home.

Guest Toni20
Date of stay 04/02/12
Review Submitted 04/11/12

I Can't say enough about this home.It has everything you want and need. When your away from your own home.All you have to do Is bring your personal Items and food and your All set. For your stay there.The owner is very nice and fun to talk to .the beach is right at your feet its a .very short walk and your there..this Home Has A Lot Of Room Also..So Pack your Bags And Enjoy Your Stay...

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, pet owners.

Owner response: We're always pleased when guests have everything they need for their stay. We do so appreciate knowing we succeeded in providing everything to help create a true "home away from home." (Makes traveling so much more pleasant!)

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Immaculate home with all of the amenities

Guest Mary Jeanne
Date of stay 09/16/11
Review Submitted 09/21/11

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend in mid-September - our 45th wedding anniversary. We found the home to be comfortable without being fussy, immaculate without being intimidating, and amply stocked without being cluttered. We were even provided with towels for our dog! Brenda, the owner, lives next door. We only saw her on our arrival and departure but felt free to call on her if we needed anything. We spent most of our time with our dog at Geneva State Park, which is approximately 3 miles away. We walked along the no-swimming beaches while he swam to his heart's content. We dined out by choice as everything we needed, including a grill, was available to us. Brenda suggested a delightful Italian restaurant where we ate one night, and we found an almost as enjoyable seafood restaurant for the other night. Brenda has compiled large notebooks filled with literature describing other numerous places to go and things to see in the area, for those with more time than we had.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We like to see visitors celebrating personal special events. This area is rich is diverse activities which appeal to many different interests. Over the years we have indeed compiled large binders containing information of interest to visitors that is well within easy driving distance of the home. We're always happy when we can make your stay as wonderful as possible.

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You should stay here asap

Guest no
Date of stay 07/01/11
Review Submitted 07/28/11

On a scale of 1-10, it is an 11. Everything was clean, beautiful and quiet. The owner was super nice...she lives next door but respected our privacy and we only saw her at check in and check out. Not sure what else to say.....everything was perfect.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Owner response: Was glad the home was available for this family "retreat" before sons go off to college. We are happy to welcome "last minute" weekend reservations subject to availability.

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A great little place that is really not so little

Guest Tracy
Date of stay 06/24/11
Review Submitted 07/03/11

This was such a nice house. The place was spotless and it had everything we needed - LOTS of towels, pots & pans, sand toys. The lake was a very short walk from the house. Huge family room. The owner even has everything you need even if you are traveling with a baby - high chair, pack & play, a stroller (which came in handy since we forgot to throw ours in the car). And the step stool came in handy as well. Such a beautiful little neighborhood and the owner is so nice.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We love it when families just "enjoy the home, park, beach, and quiet neighborhood." - Yes, this is a quiet neighborhood and there really are no commercial establishments within walking distance; therefore, no distractions for either Mom or Dad, children, or extended family and friends. We really have tried to stock the home with books, games, (for both children and adults), puzzles, videos, and Playstation videogames. Plus, we've got horseshoes, bocce ball, and even miniature horseshoes and yard games for the little ones. It's great when the weather cooperates and everyone can enjoy the private park and private beach (small, but adequate.) Yes, it is definitely a "retreat" for the entire family.

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We didn't want to leave!

Guest Lisa & Kim
Date of stay 06/19/11
Review Submitted 06/24/11

My best friend and I decided it was high time for a GIRLS ONLY getaway.. no husbands, no kids.. just us, a ton of food and drink! We stayed for 3 nights and 4 days in June. Our biggest goal was to not leave the house for any reason during our stay. We both kind of figured that wouldn't be feasible, even if we packed everything we could fit in our vehicles (and we did too) - because you always forget something or think you need something additional. Well to our great surprise and delight, we didn't have to leave once. Brenda's house is amazingly beautiful and so comfortable. She has thought of EVERYTHING to make staying there feel as if you've never left home (although so much quieter! hahahaa!) The beds were so comfortable, the breeze coming in off the lake was heavenly, no need to even turn on the A/C and we did have a couple hot days. The back patio is secluded enough that we were comfortable enough to lounge out there in our PJs and not worry about scaring anyone if they saw us. HA! Every cooking tool, utensil, pot and pan was there waiting for us. The towels were huge and fluffy, the linens crisp and clean. The house was spotless and spacious. It was a totally relaxing vacation and although we love our kids and husbands SO MUCH we did NOT want to leave! We've already planned our vacation for next year - can't wait to go back! And I have to add, Brenda is a lovely woman. She is so nice to talk with and she really cares about the people who stay there. I had told her we were having a few girlfriends over for dinner one night and she was tickled about it. Even told me that if we needed any additional items, dishes, spices, etc. to just let her know and she'd loan us whatever we needed (we didn't need anything as the house is fully stocked!). Seriously, how wonderful is that? Just an all around fantastic getaway. :) I would recommend staying to all of my friends and family, for sure. :) Thank you for 4 wonderful days, Brenda! xoxo

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: It is such a pleasure to see friends come together from different parts of the country to meet for a getaway retreat. We really enjoy meeting everyone and it is great when people tell us they want to return. Yes, we really do mean it when we want to make available all the amenities necessary for a great vacation for our guests. We appreciate suggestions from all guests and this time, we added two more cookie sheets to the kitchen inventory! We've been so fortunate to have such interesting and friendly people stay in our Madison home and we always look forward to returning guests!

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Exceeded our Expections!

Guest Happy Traveler
Date of stay 06/12/11
Review Submitted 06/23/11

Our family of four & dog had a great vacation during our week at Lake Erie. We loved the spacious home with open areas for family fun as well as bedrooms for privacy. The lake is just across the street and beautiful. It is located in a quiet, residential neighborhood that is quite lovely for walking and super sunsets at the private lake side. We did our swimming at the near-by state park beach only a few minutes away by car. We picked strawberries several times, observed wildlife at the Nature Preserve an easy 10min walk, rode bikes, went to a Historial Museum in Plainesville as well as played games and did puzzles at home. The owner was a fantastic hostess, getting us anything we needed. The place was spotless and we simply had a fantastic time!!!!

Recommended for: Pet owners

Owner response: As families come to stay with us, we try to obtain any special things the family would enjoy to make their vacation even more pleasant. We are able to obtain bikes in just about any number, and size to accommodate family members for biking excursions. We recommend perusing through our two very large binders of "Things to do" and "Places to Go" within easy driving distance. Checking the binders at the beginning of your vacation allows you to plan "one tank trips" to satisfy the interests of those in your party. We're always here to provide any additional assistance to guests are are not familiar with the area and who desire suggestions for things to do from the information provided.

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Great vacation home! Bring the kids!!

Guest Angie
Date of stay 06/03/11
Review Submitted 06/06/11

My husband and I met another couple here for a long weekend. Between us, we have 4 kids under 5! The house is beautiful and so clean. It was big enough that we could put the kids to bed and stay up and talk or watch TV. The owner was so accomodating, making sure we had a Pack and Play for the baby, a high chair, booster seats and even beach toys and board games! Honestly, I can't think of anything we needed that wasn't there at this lovely little house. The private beach access and park was right across the street, so we didn't have to drive anywhere. There was plenty to do right there at the house with movies, games and a nice outdoor patio with a fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows. If you come stay here, bring the whole family, your swimsuits and food, that's all you need! There are even beach towels! Thank you so much, Brenda, we hope to see you again!

Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: It was such fun to watch the sidewalk/driveway "artists" with their beautiful chalk drawings. It has been a while since small children have been here and it was so refreshing to see them having a good time along with their Moms and Dads. Wish you could have stayed longer and hope to see you again next year ! This is a very quiet neighborhood and ideal for small children. We do try to have entertainment ready for inside fun when the occasional "rainy days in Ohio" come along. One suggestion that was made: Make sure all swimmers have "water sox" as the lake does have a somewhat rocky footing, depending on how the weather has been and how much sand (or lack of) is on the beach and in the water!

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And a Good Time Was Had By all In Madison, Ohio

Guest Happy in Ohio
Date of stay 04/04/11
Review Submitted 04/04/11

My husband and I enjoyed our 4 weeks' visit so much we are coming back this year. We have a smalll dog and birds, all were welcomed and there was good space in the house that was out of the mainstream for the birds and a great park across the street for walking the dog. The house is extremely clean, good appliances, The owner lives nearby, is very helpful and has lots of info regarding local attractions, as well as Ohio in general. Lots of great bird watching in this area, a fun, local, privately owned train ride for kids and adults, many local wineries with outside dining as well as restaurants along the Lake with outside dining. The Morley Library, close to this location, has an excellent genealogy reference room. Good interstate access, too.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Owner response: We love it when guests discover or let us know about places of interest that we previously hadn't included in our binders of "Things to do and Places to go" within easy driving distance. We hadn't even thought that such a thing as "bird rescue" for private citizens even existed. We were introduced to beautiful birds with wonderful "happy ending" rescues.

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A BEAUTIFUL HOME!

Guest HARD WORKERS
Date of stay 03/01/11
Review Submitted 06/08/11

Four of us stayed at this rental from 3/1/11 - 5/31/11. Although our visit was not a vacation we were working at the Nuclear Plant this home provided a great relaxation upon our return from a long day. The house is immaculate, the owner very accomodating and helpful. We enjoyed the lake with our dog after arriving home and we were very happy with everything in the home! Its immaculate, very functional and could always enjoy each others privacy with the layout of the home! We would love to come back!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Owner response: We always enjoy hosting employees of our local Nuclear Power plant every two years. Yes, although the home is listed as "vacation" - It is designed to be a fully functional residence with all necessary residential amenities available. Ths home layout does provide both privacy in the bedroom wing and space for socialization in the large family room area complete with fireplace. We always look forward to returning Power Plant employees every two years. Every effort is made to make sure the home has everything a family needs to actually "live" in the home for whatever time is needed.

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Very Comfortable Vacation Home

Guest Rob
Date of stay 12/23/10
Review Submitted 02/01/11

I was thrilled to spend a week in this large, comfortable home mere steps away from the Lake. The house is clean, bright and modern, and has a floor plan that allows people to congregate - or find a room to sit down and relax with a couple friends. I can't imagine a nicer place to stay!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We always ask guests what could be done to improve their accomodations and the home is the result of many good suggestions over the last few years.

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Great Summer get away.

Guest RV & KKS
Date of stay 07/05/10
Review Submitted 03/02/11

This will be our third summer staying in this house. It is very comfortable and like a home away from home. It is well appointed and has everrything you need to live in it comfortably. The owner is friendly and cares about you enjoying your stay. It is also nice in the hot weather to be so close to Lake Erie. I recomend it highly

Recommended for: Age 55+

Owner response: It's wonderful to have guests return from year to year. As always, guest suggestions for little "extras" make this home what it is today. Guest satisfaction is our most important priority!

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Very Nice

Guest CoachT
Date of stay 07/02/10
Review Submitted 07/13/10

I enjoyed my stay. Host was very nice and accomodating. Property has everything you'd need for a great stay. The beach across the street was small but the swimming was excellent. Only 10 minutes and your at Geneva on the Lake.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Home is available for last minute long weekends or mid-week "getaways" (subject to availabiity). Information is always available for local special events which may be going on during your stay.

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Madison Lake Home

Guest Chris
Date of stay 05/31/10
Review Submitted 02/02/11

Great location close to the lake in a quiet neighborhood. Shopping and restaurants nearby. Complete kitchen, outside grill and spacious patio. House is very clean with lots of room!

Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Owner response: We always ask guests if there is anything else we could add or provide to make their stay even more pleasant. Two large binders are filled to the brim with categorized local points of interest. Very easy to design drive-it-yourself tours for any number of special interests. We'll be happy to help you design your "one tank trips" to make your stay as pleasantly memorable as possible.

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Traveler Reviews (15)

Sister's weekend in Lake Erie

Sister's weekend in Lake Erie

Perfect Getaway

Perfect Getaway

Went Home.

Went Home.

Immaculate home with all of the amenities

Immaculate home with all of the amenities

You should stay here asap

You should stay here asap

A great little place that is really not so little

A great little place that is really not so little

We didn't want to leave!

We didn't want to leave!

Exceeded our Expections!

Exceeded our Expections!

Great vacation home! Bring the kids!!

Great vacation home! Bring the kids!!

And a Good Time Was Had By all In Madison, Ohio

And a Good Time Was Had By all In Madison, Ohio

A BEAUTIFUL HOME!

A BEAUTIFUL HOME!

Very Comfortable Vacation Home

Very Comfortable Vacation Home

Great Summer get away.

Great Summer get away.

Very Nice

Very Nice

Madison Lake Home

Madison Lake Home