Vacation Rentals by Owner

Very Enjoyable Stay!

Guest: BZ (Akron)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

Very well kept, clean cottage with easy ten minute access to the lake. Jim and Diane were great hosts and really CARE about how your stay goes......I would highly recommend this cottage if looking for a place with a view, easy access to Lake Eire and the Islands, and close to the numerous family activities the Marbelhead/Sandusky area has to offer.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words Brian. You are welcome back anytime. Folks, check us out. We are always ready to assist and as stated, ALWAYS provide clean accommodations and a friendly, relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Located directly on the water with spectacular views, Avalon on the Bay is the place for you. All our pictures you see are accurate. Not like some others you may have visited!

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

Very relaxing stay

Guest: Jane, Chris, Kathy (Cleveland, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/09/10

Recently my sister, cousin, and I stayed here. It was most enjoyable. The accommodations were excellent and the view was spectacular. The location was perfect for what we wanted to do; shop, swim, ferry ride to the islands, and just plain relax. The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We enjoyed going out during the day and looked forward to returning to our "home" in the afternoon and evening. It was just perfect. Thanks to Jim and Diana for providing a great little get away. I do hope we can make it back someday.

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

Perfect family vacation.

Guest: Lucy (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

We stayed the last week of June 2011 and it was perfect for our family (3 boys). The location of the cottage is centrally located to many attractions and water activities. While we were there, we visited Put-in-Bay (Adventure Bay is a must with kids) and Cedar Point. The cottage is very clean and spacious with all the amenties you need. The sunroom has an incredible view. Although there is a very small beach area in front of the property, we went to the East Harbor State Park Beach. We rented a boat from Clemons and took the kids skiing and tubing. It was a very fun vacation and the property owner, Jim, was a great host. You may see him on Shark Tank some day.

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

Great Location!

Guest: The Kecks (Medina, OH)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/27/10

We had a great time staying here. Everything was really clean & updated. The kids loved being able to walk out of the front door and fish right off the dock. It was very convenient being so close to Lakeside & Kelley's Island (which was the main reason for selecting this location). We will definitely come back here again!

Owner response:We are so glad that you had a great time and welcome you back anytime. Always clean, always peaceful and always friendly. Close to all the islands, ferries, shops, yet secluded and relaxing, Avalon on the Bay.

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Guest: Bill & Ginny Pointon (Atlantic Highlands NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/02/09 Review Submitted: 08/02/09

What a nice visit to Marblehead and points close-by. Many thanks to Jim and Diana for their accommodations. The views, the comfort, everything... "over the top". Great boat trip to the light where Ginny hauled in a 24" walleye. We would love to return...Thanks again.

Owner response:Ginny & Bill, Thank you for the kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return. Sincerely, Jim & Diana Stevens

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Great Location

Guest: Indy_Mike (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

Wonderful location, close to all the things to see & do in the area. Perfect place to stay if you have a boat and want to be in the middle of everything. Nice dock, sheltered from wind & waves (fit my 23' boat perfectly). Very clean and well maintained cottage. The owners are very friendly, and went the extra mile to help us out. We (family of 4) had a great time, and would definately stay here again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Guest: Larry, Kathy,Sandy, Tina & Teresa (Illinois & Pa.)
Date of Stay: 06/14/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/09

Our family totally enjoyed our stay..It was much better than the pictures showed. The cottage has been updated, and had everything we needed. What a fantastic view from the front porch..morning coffee outside was awesome!! We will stay there again for sure, and would recommend this lovely, quiet place to all. Thanks, Jim & Dianna for being great hosts!!

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you. You are welcome back anytime. Sincerely, Jim & Diana Stevens

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Nice Property

Guest: mom02 (ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

Overall our experience here was very good. We did a lot of fishing off the jetty in front of the cottage and caught fish! The view is spectular. The cottage was amazingly clean and very comfortable. The only drawback for us was that there was no grass. Rocks surround the cottage and jetty.

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The perfect vacation

Guest: TomW (Arcanum)
Date of Stay: 07/26/08 Review Submitted: 08/09/08

What a wonderful vacation. We had an excellent time. The house was clean, private and exactly as advertised. The owners are gracious and welcoming. Our two children (8 and 14) had a great time swiming, fishing and enoying all of the activities that the area has to offer. We are definitly coming back next year. I would recommed this rental to anyone and everyone.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/04/07 Review Submitted: 09/04/07

Jim and Diana, What a great time we had over the Labor Day weekend at your cottage at Avalon on the Bay. We enjoyed several festivals, markets and restaurants, but the highlight was returning to the cottage to enjoy the view of the bay and the peace and quiet. It was a pleasure to meet both of you.

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Sandusky Bay Beauty

Guest: Birder (Westlake, Ohio, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/19/07

My wife and I have been staying here for several years. It has a fine view of Sandusky Bar Looking across to Johnson's Island. Civil War buffs will want to see the Confederate Officers' cemetery on the island. In inclement weather the glassed in front porch provides a comfortable place to read, puzzle and let the world go by. Right in front as well as in several nearby natures areas the bird watching is excellent. The cottage is clean, the appliances are well maintained and with a bit of improvising, we could make it work for my power wheelchair. From an accessibility standpoint the only drawbacks are the small bathroom, the need for a portable ramp on the front entrance and the gravel in froont and in the parking area. We get into the cottage by lowering the van ramp onto the first step and using s six foot ramp to get in from there.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/14/07 Review Submitted: 08/14/07

We stayed in Avalon on the Bay for 1 week. We wish it could have been longer. We both work long hours and needed the quiet and peace of Avalon. Jim took us out fishing and we had a great time. He even gave us some artificial lures to catch bass with, first time I ever caught fish on artificial bait. What a great time. The cottage was clean and Jim and Diane are great.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/14/06 Review Submitted: 06/14/06

Wow! What a trip. This place was exactly what I wanted. Right on the water, beautiful cottage, great atmosphere, and a very very friendly community. We had the best time. The owner made sure that he keyed my sons in on the hot spots for catching fish and even took my sons on a special boat outing. That was definatly going far above renting me his wonderful cottage. Thanks so much to you, Jim and Diana, we needed this and you made us feel like family. We will definatly be back. I think that between myself, my two sons, and the baby (!!), we caught approximately 30-35 fish in 2.5 days. We had a ball......thanks again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/14/05 Review Submitted: 09/14/05

My husband and I stayed at Sandusky on the Bay in an adorable cottage for 1 week. We like it because it was kind of secluded and it wasn't noisy all hours of the night. We had an enjoyable stay and would like to return sometime in the future.

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Guest: Birder (Westlake, Ohio, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/05 Review Submitted: 03/31/05

The views from the front porch in the mornings and evenings are spectacular. We enjoy the wildlife areas that are reasonably near. It is wheelchair accessible with a portable ramp and a little improvising.

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Guest: Jim & Diana Stevens
Date of Stay: 01/31/05 Review Submitted: 01/30/05

Welcome to Avalon on the Bay in beautiful Marblehead Ohio. We welcome your comments. If you have stayed with us in the past, please feel free to enter your experiences. And of course, we welcome any suggestions that might improve everyones stay. Please, feel free to give us a call if you have any questions, 419-798-9153 Thank all of you for your support and patronage. We hope that you will return soon. Sincerely,

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