Marblehead Cottage #1 @ East Harbor, 100 Yards From Water, Free Boat Dock.

Lakeside Marblehead, OH, USA

Cottage500 sq. ft.
Bedrooms2
Sleeps7

Bathrooms1
Half Baths0
Min Stay2 - 3 nights

Here at Rock Harbor Cottages we have only 4 cottages spread across nearly 3 acres of mature trees. Waterfront access on the property with a gravel patio, fish cleaning table, and 110 ft pier with 4, 20 ft finger docks.

Fully furnished. Sleeps 5 to 7 people, 2 bedrooms 1 bath. 1 Queen bed, 1 set of twin over full bunk beds, and a Queen sleeper sofa. Air Conditioning, heat, flat screen cable tv, and Wifi. It includes a fully equipped kitchen (full size fridge, oven, and stove, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, all necessary utensils, dishes, pots and pans, ect...). Outside there is a gas grill, fire ring, wooden deck with large table and chairs, with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. The cottage is approximately 100 yards from the dock where you can catch bass, bluegill, catfish, perch, and crappie or just sit back and watch the day float by and catch beautiful sunsets in the evening. The rental includes a free dock space that can accommodate up to a 25 ft boat.

To keep our prices low we do not offer linens (sheets, pillowcases, and towels) We do provide comforters and pillows. If this is an issue please contact me and we can accommodate your needs.

Also from the property we operate Reef Bobber Charters. Fish western Lake Erie for Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Perch aboard the Reef Bobber IV. The Reef Bobber IV is a 28 foot Marinette Sport Fishermen with a beam of 11 feet. The fishing deck is large enough to accommodate up to 6 fisherman and crew with large coolers for seating. Under the convertible soft top is seating for 9 to get out of the sun and weather. Under the bow is plenty of room to store your gear and a toilet for when nature calls. The boat is fully equipped, insured, and Coast Guard inspected and approved. Our Captains, Brad Miller and Dan Cooksey, are United States Coast Guard and State of Ohio Licensed Guides with a lifetime of experience.

We offer sunset, 1/2 day, and full day walleye, perch, and smallmouth bass fishing charters. Also custom trips, private island taxi service, dock and dine cruises to either Put in Bay and Kelleys Island available. Checkout our Facebook page to see whats biting.

Owner

Bradley E Miller

Member Since 2017

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Speaks:
english

Calendar last updated:
Sep 20, 2018

About Bradley E Miller

BRIEF HISTORY Rock Harbor Cottages has been in the family since 1946. When the Marsho Family purchased the property it was a pear orchard. Down by the dock in the hedge row remain the last of the pear trees. Everything on the property was built by the family. Everything you see has a history and a story, even the large maple trees. Frank Marsho (Pam's Grandfather) hand dug the saplings from behind the Mayfield Village Service Dept and planted them for generations to enjoy, now many of them are 60 - 80 ft tall. The current owners, Brad & Pam Miller, acquired the property in April of 2013. The first building built was the Boathouse by the dock which actually is a 2 story building. The upper level was divided by curtains into 3 bedrooms. To get downstairs you have to go through a trap door in the floor and down a flight of steps. The lower level contained the kitchen with a wood burning stove and living area. Over the last summer we worked hard and restored the interior to its original wood and created a nice little hangout. If you ever see the door open come on in and enjoy the view with us. The next addition was the original dock which is actually still visible underneath the present dock. It was built by stacking stones out into the water and was eventually topped with concrete. In 1969 a storm had decimated the harbor, destroying the beach at the property and the dock. In 1971 the first posts were driven for the dock that still stands today. The second building constructed was the "Old Cottage" or #3. It was built in the early 1950's and was actually ordered from the Sears and Roebuck Catalogue. Arriving as a pile of precut lumber, the family pulled together and put it up quickly. The interior is small and quaint and is now only rented on a seasonal basis. "Aunt Ann's" #1 and the "New Cottage" #2 were both built together in the mid 1960's. Both cottages are basically the same design with the new cottage having an extra 200 square feet of space.

Bradley E Miller purchased this Cottage in 2013

Amenities

Internet
Pets Welcome
Air Conditioning
Heater
Fireplace
Satellite or Cable
Children Welcome
Parking
TV
No Smoking

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7

Bedroom 1
1 queen
Bedroom 2
1 double, 1 twin/ single, Twin over full bunk bed

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Location Type

Lake View
There is a small view of East Harbor although there is another cottage between you and the water. If they park vehicles in the way it may block your view. You can sit in chairs by dock for great view.

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Air Conditioning
Window Units
Heating
electric heaters
Fireplace
Parking
Internet
WIFI
Wireless Internet
Living Room
queen pull out pleather sofa and 2 lounge chairs with 32 inch flat screen tv.

Kitchen

Refrigerator
Full Size
Stove
Full Size
Oven
Full Size
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Dishes & Utensils
Plates, dishes,silverware, glasses, pots and pans, bakeware, mixing bowls, utensils, ect..
Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area
comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television
Satellite / Cable
basic cable with local channels and a few extra stations.

Outside

Lawn / Garden
1+ acre large treed yard
Boat
We do not provide boats but a free dock space comes with each rental.
Outdoor Grill
Deck / Patio

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible
Long-term Renters Welcome

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.

21 Reviews

Excellent4.7/5

1 - 6 of 21

Very nice place to stay

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

terry t.

Felt like camping but only in a house. Beautiful property and owners are very nice people and willing to help in anyway to make our stay comfortable and fun. Great get away.

Nice cottage, Perfect location

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Shaun R.

We really enjoyed our stay and will be booking again for next summer. The cottage is small but nice, clean and comfortable. The location is perfect, right in the middle of Catawba and Marblehead, close to several good restaurants and public launch ramps. It was a short walk to the lake and boat docks were we had our boats tied up and left them in all week. The only draw back was that there is no electricity on the docks to charge the trolling motors. There was also plenty of room to park our trucks and boat trailers.

Great homey cottage for a family of 5

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

BRIEANA C.

The stay was quiet, nice and clean. The cottage was relaxing and homey for a small getaway. Owner very helpful on things to do in the area, fishing and charter ride where a blast. Would recommend anyone to go, lots of fun times and memories.

nice place

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

J k.Parma Hts

Had a great time in our 3 days. nice updated cottage close to the lake, very clean and had plenty of kitchen supplies to cook a nice dinner, big back yard for my kids to play football and whiffle ball. we will definitely be back at some point for a longer stay.

Great mix of cottage and camping

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Thomas M.

A great mix of cottage with a camping feel.

The cottage isn’t crowded on top of each other like some other cottage areas. Nice yard and loved that we could have a campfire or grill out too! The nearby dock makes it perfect for fishing on a whim!

The cottage is clean and the kitchen is well stocked.

The owner is very nice and helpful. You will love it!

Cute and a nice getaway

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Duane R.Toledo, Ohio

Owner has spent time to make cottage feel both vintage and fresh. Wonderful stay.

1 - 6 of 21

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Lakeside Marblehead, OH, USA

RESTAURANTS: There are so many restaurants in the area but here is a few of our favorites.

BIG BOPPERS: Only a short walk from the cottages offering a great breakfast and the best burgers around. website

WALDO PEPPERS: 5 minute drive, our go to place for steaks and such. website

CLEATS: Less than a mile away, right on the water. Go by boat if you like. Great outdoor area, good bar food, perfect place to watch the game. website

NETTY’S: Their famous chili dogs are a local tradition. Hot Dogs and Cold Ice Cream. East on 163 for 2 miles or so. website

CANOE CLUB: Small upscale wine bar just down the road. website

MON AMI WINERY: 10 minute drive. Beautiful restaurant, large bar, excellent seafood buffet on Saturdays, and of course good local wine. website

NAGOYA: Japanese Steakhouse, great food, lots of fun, on 163 just east of 53. website

DOCKERS: Great waterfront dining with beautiful views. Located in the Portside Marina on Kelleys Island. If going by boat, head for the water tower on the south side of island, channel 68. Free dockage on sun – thurs evening if you dine there. website

WEST BAY INN: On Kelleys Island great outdoor Tiki Bar, beautiful sunset view. If going by boat dockage if free but limited to 25 or so slips. Located on the west side of the island on the north side of the large gravel barge dock. No dock hands. website

THE KEYS: Put in Bay. Located next to the Jet Express Dock. Great frozen drinks and the Best Cuban Sandwich. website

ISLAND FERRY SERVICES

REEF BOBBER SUNSET CRUISES: Take a private boat right from our dock at the cottages to Kelleys Island. Read more on our pleasure cruise page.

GOODTIME ISLAND HOPPING CRUISE: Island Hopping and Party Cruises out of Sandusky. Passenger only and bar on the boat. website

JET EXPRESS: From Port Clinton and Sandusky, to Kelleys Island and Downtown Put in Bay. Passenger only. website

MILLER FERRY: From Catawba to Put in Bay, the most economical way to PIB. Passenger and automobiles. Once you get off ferry there is a walk up a hill then either rent golf cart or jump on an island taxi to downtown. Almost every time we go to PIB we use this ferry. website

KELLEYS ISLAND FERRY: Auto and passenger. Once off the boat its a 10 minute walk to downtown. Golf cart rentals at the dock. website

THINGS TO DO: Although there are many other things to do this is a list approved by us or recommended by our guests.

EAST HARBOR STATE PARK AND BEACH: Probably our favorite thing to do. Beautiful beaches less than 2 miles away. Waterslide for the kids, gently slopping beach with protective breakwalls, bathrooms, wildlife trails, and picnic areas. There are parking spots to drive right on top of the breakwall and enjoy the view of the lake, sunset, or a storm rolling in. Boasts the areas only boaters beach, anchor off the beach and enjoy the day. Less than a mile boat ride from our dock. website

CEDAR POINT: The Roller Coaster Capitol of the World. website

MARBLEHEAD LIGHTHOUSE: One of Lake Erie's best known and most-photographed landmarks! website

KELLEYS ISLAND: Family friendly island with plenty of evening activities for the adults. Rent a golf cart and take a ride around the island. website

PUT IN BAY / SOUTH BASS ISLAND: During the day go to Perrys Monument and take a ride to the top, it offers panoramic views for miles. Lots of history on the island, take a tour or go to the museum. Once the sun goes down the islands many bars light up with live music and dancing. website

LAKESIDE: Lakeside Chautauqua is a historic community in Ohio that offers an abundance of spiritual opportunities, educational lectures, cultural arts performances and recreational activities. website

AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK: drive and walk through safaris, we love going every summer. website

MONSOON LAGOON: Go carts, bumper boats, kids water park, plus an adult only pool with swim up bar. website

JOHNSONS ISLAND: CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS MEMORIAL: Memorials that commemorate the Confederate Soldiers that died there while being held captive in the prisoner of war camp. Erie but interesting. $2 toll on bridge. website

CAMP PERRY: Home of the National Matches. For over a century marksman have been shooting rifles and pistols for national titles. website

BARK UNTIL DARK DOG PARK: Even though we have plenty of room to walk your dog its always nice to let them off the leash and run. On Rt 269 across from Police Dept. website

BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING: We are only a half hour from Magee Marsh but there are great opportunities to catch a glimpse of migrating birds right on the property and off of our dock. East Harbor State Park and Meadowbrook Marsh are a few minutes away, also offering excellent opportunities to view our feathered friends. website

LAKE ERIE SHORES AND ISLANDS VISITOR CENTER: Great place for local info. On Rt 53 between Rt 2 and Rt 163. website

Rates & Availability

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Refundable Damage Deposit

$100

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Property # 1031583

Marblehead Cottage #1 @ East Harbor, 100 Yards From Water, Free Boat Dock.

Owner

Bradley E Miller

About Bradley E Miller

Amenities

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21 Reviews

Very nice place to stay

Nice cottage, Perfect location

Great homey cottage for a family of 5

nice place

Great mix of cottage and camping

Cute and a nice getaway

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