'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage

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A two-story house with a porch, a white railing, and a red chair.
A sunroom with a green carpet, two black wicker chairs, a beige chair, and a patterned ottoman.
A compact kitchen with a stove, coffee maker, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a beige sofa, a patterned armchair, a small table with a lamp, a cabinet, and a patterned rug.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by blue chairs, a patterned tablecloth, and framed maritime paintings on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Erie

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Lakeside-Marblehead, OH
  • Place, Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Waterpark Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

Rear Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the neighborhood

Lakeside

Marblehead is home to this cottage. Some of the area's popular attractions include Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Island Adventures Family Fun Center are also worth visiting.
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Lakeside-Marblehead, OH

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 24 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 28 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 29 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Cedar Point - 32 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 26 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Happy Friar - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Miss Keat’s Smokehouse - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Engine Company No. 3 Frozen Custard - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage on Nov 9, 2026 start from $241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage located?

Situated in Marblehead, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Erie and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve and Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. Marblehead Lighthouse is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well-appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage is close to the park and all the activities. Very clean! And plenty of room for the family. The kids loved playing lakesideopoly! We spent alot of time on the balcony and front porch!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet cottage in perfect Lakeside location

Well taken care of historic lakeside cottage. Very cozy beds with bright and cheery interior. Perfect location for all Lakeside activities, boutiques and eateries. We loved everything about our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside summer 2023

This was our 3rd stay at Spare Nichols. The house is clean and in a fantastic location! It was another great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay, as always

Second year renting Spare Nichols and just as good as last year! The location is amazing and the space is just right for our family of 4. Owner was so good at communicating with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2023
Thank you, so happy to have you return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and fun.

We loved the town. So much to do and it felt very safe and friendly. A true gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quintessentially Lakeside!

The cottage is darling! It has the Lakeside feel to it. We absolutely loved it. The front porch and swing were our favorite parts. The location is perfect- close enough to downtown and the pool to walk. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Peaceful Getaway

We loved the coziness of Spare Nichols. The kitchen was stocked with all necessary items for yummy meals at home. And the new grill was a fun bonus. We loved the quaintness and friendliness of Lakeside! Purchasing parking pass and guest day passes online was an easy process and the best option for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet little cottage in the perfect location!!

This cottage is airy and cute. Very clean. Perfect for a family. We enjoyed sitting on the porch, walking to nearby parks, and eating in the cool dining area. My kids said they wanted to live in the cottage forever! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Convenient Cottage

Spent a week during the Fall at this lovely vintage cottage. Cozy and clean living spaces. Perfect for a couple or small group. Kitchen has all you need - and a cute dining space too. Peaceful and quiet in the Fall after the season is over - just a quick stroll to lake as well as a small convenience store -- a perfect location. Will certainly return!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Little Cottage

I did not want to leave this adorable cottage. It may be tiny, but it has everything you need to enjoy a simple stay in Lakeside. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable and the 3 different porches were perfect for enjoying the outdoors. My favorite part was being able to sit on the front porch and hear the music from Hoover Auditorium. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside stay

Very clean and organized. The beds are very comfortable and the 2 porches (especially the one off of the master bedroom) made it great for me and my daughter. I loved sitting up there with my coffee. Im so happy the tree is there too, to provide shade. The location is great, and the lists Gwen put together took the guesswork out of trying to find any supplies, as well as making checkout easy. I do wish the check-out time was later than 10 am. It just seemed a bit too early. 11 or noon would have worked better for us, especially since the fee paid at the gate gave us until 7 pm.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lakeside

The property was nice and close to downtown lakeside. We enjoyed our stay but feel that the gate fees should be posted in the listing. It's $35 dollars per person per day. Plus parking outside of the gate.It adds up if you stay several days. The link for fees is listed in the description but not clickable. Communication could have been better as well. Overall, beautiful community but not thrilled with the extra charges.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2024
Nora, thank you for sharing your experience. Our listing clearly mentions the gate fees. They change based on the days of the week, the number in your party, and where you park your car. We don’t charge the fees, therefore the exact amounts cannot be in our listing. Lakeside’s website with a full list of seasonal offerings and fees can be found via Google search. Lakeside is a nonprofit with a mission to provide experiences in the four pillars of religion, education, cultural arts and recreation. Our cottage is within these grounds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable and such a short walk to all the amazing wonders of lakeside!! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway.

This property served our needs in a great location. Lakeside is peaceful and really beautiful. Very nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time in Lakeside for our first family vacation. We hope to make it a yearly tradition. Spare Nichols is a beautiful little cottage in the most perfect location. We can’t wait to go back again, hopefully next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2022 Vacation

An amazing place to stay. Spare Nichols is located in a prime spot to be able to get to everything quickly and has all the cleanliness and amenities you could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

House was lovely and owners were very responsive to questions. We love Lakeside!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway.

We enjoyed our stay at this perfectly located cottage at Lakeside. Very quaint and comfortable. Easy to access, all amenities that we needed. The beds are very comfortable. Our only downside was the smell of skunk emanating from the kitchen area. We enjoyed the screened porch very much! Perfect for weekend getaway, as we love Lakeside
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Misrepresented and over-priced

We were disappointed that the owners did not disclose that a laptop was needed to use the TV. There was a storm the day we checked in and we had no TV and there is no radio. The 'linen service' was extra so you had to make the beds as the beds had no sheets or pillowcases. Also, only a couple of the heaters worked. The place was tired looking. We felt this property was misrepresented and over-priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2023
As our listing clearly states, we provide wifi and a monitor, no TV. Yes, you must make your own bed with the linens we provide. This is a summer cottage, not a hotel. We have wall heaters on the first floor. Also, we do not offer refunds if you don’t like the weather.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kitchen area and back porch very nice!

Enjoyed the back porch. Area was quiet except for neighbors 2 doors down. Cleaning staff needs to check when light bulbs out.. We changed bulbs in kitchen. Bathroom shower handle is stripped, luckily partner was knowledgeable about moving handles to turn on off cold and hot,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Easy walk to all the amenities that Lakeside has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest Cottage

Perfect cottage for our family of four with all we needed for a long weekend get away. Great location - close to the town center. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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