Entire home

WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SUMMER WEEK JUNE 2-8 OPEN!

Photo gallery for WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SUMMER WEEK JUNE 2-8 OPEN!

Rock of Ages is over 150 years old!  A wonderful place to make memories!
Our shoreline.  There are steps from the patio down to the limestone shore.
A wonderful place to celebrate special birthdays and anniversaries.
A Lake Erie sunset!  We also see awesome sunrises!
Our hot tub overlooks Lake Erie.  You can also swim in front of our house.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
13 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 368000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Marblehead, OH
  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Marblehead Lighthouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Cedar Point
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

13 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 11

3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 12

1 King Bed

Bedroom 13

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

+2
2 Double Futons and 4 Twin Beds

8 bathrooms, 5 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Toilet

Bathroom 12

Toilet

Bathroom 13

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SUMMER WEEK JUNE 2-8 OPEN!



Rock of Ages has been sitting on the shores of Lake Erie since 1861. It is built of native, local limestone, and is listed on the National Historic Register. There simply is not another comparable home on Lake Erie. It is wonderfully unique and fun to explore. It is very solid (like a 'Rock') and in great shape, but we have renovated the first floor, creating a new Great Room and state of the art kitchen with everything needed to cook for and dine 30+ guests.


Rock of Ages overlooks the Lake Erie islands and is in the quaint village of Marblehead and is only a hop, skip, and a jump from the east gate of Lakeside (The Chautauqua of Lake Erie) in one direction and the historic Marblehead lighthouse in the other. The lighthouse is a spot of natural beauty and the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

We have traveled around the world and this is our favorite place on earth! Friendly, down-home people, great entertainment (at Lakeside and the islands), wonderful local history, great boating and fishing, Cedar Point, and the waves and the winds of Lake Erie, are constantly there. What a place! From Rock of Ages's tower room is one of the best views of Lake Erie in the area. Come and see!

Rock of Ages has a 120-foot spacious lakefront patio and three other patios with plenty of furniture for sunbathing, eating and gazing at the lake and watching the boats and ferry to Kelley's island. Of course, you can swim off the flat glacial rocks right in front of the house. A large sandy beach is a short drive away. We still have the original limestone fossil walkways from when 'The Rock' was first built. There is a large hot tub overlooking the lake.

We have plenty of room for the whole family (8000 sq. ft.) and lots of bed and bath options. There is a first-floor suite with a king bed and its' own bath for those who do not do stairs. On the second floor each of the five bedrooms has a king-size bed and a private bath. The third floor is great for kids. Six bedrooms surround a large common area with a large-screen TV.

There is one king bed, one queen bed, 5 full-size beds, 3 twins and 4 rollaways up there. The third floor bedrooms share a full size bath and two half baths. You have already heard about the view from the tower room! It has a kingsize bed, its' own bath, and a roof-top patio. Folks will fight over who gets to sleep there!

On the first floor as well as the kitchen and dining/great room, there is a living room with TV. The first floor also has two half baths. The lower level - not really a basement (it was the old summer kitchen) is a large game room area with a pool table, ping pong table, TV, half bath, and tables and chairs. There is a backyard patio with two large grills. Rock of Ages has a large parking area to accommodate big groups.

Although it is wonderful in the summer with the windows open and the lake breezes, we do have air conditioning. Rock of Ages can be used year round and the lake in all its glory in the winter with ice and snow is something else!! It is a great place for business or church groups or special interest retreats and seminars, for example birders or artists.

Our rates are for the entire property, not per person as in an inn or bed and breakfast. NOV- APRIL (With the exception of the holidays). I offer up to half off the regular rate, depending on the size of the group. Please send an inquiry for more details and a quote. I am very glad to answer any questions, I know it can be a big job planning for a large group or family.

Keywords: HUGE, Historic, reunion home, lakefront

Property manager

Marla Rickloff
Premier Host

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO CANDLES ON PROPERTY
NO CAMPERS, RV'S, TENTS WITHOUT OWNERS PRIOR PERMISSION
NO FISH CLEANING ON PROPERTY

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Seniors-only community
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Marblehead

Located in Marblehead, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while African Safari Wildlife Park and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Consider The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Island Adventures Family Fun Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Marblehead, OH

What's nearby

  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Keeper’s House - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • East Harbor State Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cedar Point - 37 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 28 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Backbeatque - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Hugo’s Italian Kitchen - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Coasters Drive-In - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SUMMER WEEK JUNE 2-8 OPEN! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SUMMER WEEK JUNE 2-8 OPEN!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SUMMER WEEK JUNE 2-8 OPEN!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SUMMER WEEK JUNE 2-8 OPEN! located?

This family-friendly Marblehead vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie and Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. Marblehead Lighthouse and The Keeper’s House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Venue!!
A very large venue, great for a church retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mason Family
Once again Rock of Ages fulfilled all of our needs. Plenty of rooms for our whole family and absolutely everything we needed for a fabulous time. Marla is a fantastic host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Time in Marblehead
We had the most wonderful time celebrating my birthday with a group of about 20 friends and family! From the view of the lake, extra touches around the house, the overall layout and ample parking, we could not have asked for a better weekend trip with our group! Thanks so much to Marla for all of the communication and making sure things went smoothly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son's wedding weekend
The property had everything we needed for entertainment, cooking. Everyone was very happy there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family reunion spot!
Our family loved everything about our four day reunion at Rock of Ages! The location was beyond what the pictures could even show. The lovely, spacious house, the incredibly user-friendly kitchen with anything one could want for preparing meals for a large group, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, and areas to relax. It was walkable or drivable to interesting sites including the historic lighthouse, Cedar Point Amusement Park, access to Kelly Island, convenient shopping so lots to explore. The home is charming, relaxing, quiet, so comfortable, and includes activities like billiards, ping pong, and hot tub. We are very likely coming back for our reunion in two years! Thank you Marla…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Great house on the lake with everything you need for a weekend with family. The lake is right behind the house so it gives amazing views as you watch the ferry go back and forth. Great sunsets and sunrises. The kitchen is stocks with pots and pans.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Great house, great location - the pictures don’t do it justice. We had 26 people from all over the country. Kitchen was stocked to serve a large group better than we’ve ever experienced. Host was attentive (and did show up on her own accord a couple times) but overall, we had a great experience and had no issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a blessing!
There were 22 of us. The littlest girls loved their “pinky” room. There are lots of stairs, so the oldest were very happy to have a first floor suite. But you do have to be able to navigate some stairs. The kitchen was extremely well stocked! The outdoor spaces will remain in our memories for many years! There are quirks in the house that were unexpected surprises. We loved our time at Rock of Ages!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Our family of 20 had a wonderful time at Rock of Ages. The house was extremely comfortable. We took advantage of every floor in the house and thoroughly enjoyed our family dinners together in the kitchen/dining area. The weather cooperated our entire visit so we enjoyed the bbq grills, the outdoor seating and even took our family pictures on the front porch staircase. Highly recommend this property! Marla is a peach to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rock of ages
So spacious, the scenery was beautiful, host was great, definitely would choose this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rock of ages great experience!
We really enjoyed our stay at the rock of ages and had a tremendous time! Would recommend to anyone who wanted to stay up by Lake Erie with a large group of people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoeum Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Our group of 30+ people had an AMAZING time in this beautiful home with breath taking view of Lake Erie. The house was so well stock with everything and there was plenty of space for all of us. The game room was definitely a hit since we mostly stayed inside Saturday since it rained. Our group managed to finished one of the 1000pcs puzzle with 1 missing piece. We will definitely be back and Thank you to Marla for always being responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elder
Very good place to gather and have meetings and just hang out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mason Family Christmas
This is the perfect property for big families. We filled it with lots of love and laughter. Everything you could possibly want in the kitchen is there. Everything is very organized as well. All of the family enjoy having the game room in the basement. The lake views are spectacular. We love Rock of Ages!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving 2023
This was our 3rd annual Thanksgiving reunion at Rock of Ages; a great house for our group of 21. The weather was cold and blustery this year, but we turned on the gas fireplace, played games, watched football and took full advantage of the incredible kitchen, with mesmerizing Lake Erie as the back drop.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Was a very enjoyable weekend with family and friends who traveled to Marblehead for my daughters wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Weekend Getaway!
Our book group loved Rock of Ages! Beds we’re comfortable and the waves were so relaxing! Much needed weekend away! We can’t wait to come back! Only downside is that we came during big season so they got into the house, but we didn’t notice them much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding destination
Everything thing was great except the neighbors who kept calling the cops. Speed limit is 25 mph but neighbor posted their own signs to read 10mph. However our visit from the cops was a pleasure and told us that information.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
A great spot for family vacations
ROCK OF AGES was a perfect place to hold our family vacation. It easily accommodated our group of 30+ with room to spare. The property is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need…especially the kitchen! The lake front outdoor space was peaceful and private. The owner responded quickly to any inquiries we had. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Very spacious house with gorgous views of the lake. We had 28 family members ranging from 3 months to 85 years and we never felt crowded. There was plenty of table space at meals. Kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need, including large pots. Large trees provided great shading. Local shopping and a winary within walking distance. Easy access to the water. You have beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset from the whole house, especially from the eagles nest. Only suggestion is to update majority of the mattresses.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This property is very charming. The owner's have made an effort to keep the orginial sections as much as possible while adding newer amenities. The kitchen is one of the best rentals our family of 20+ has seen. There are enough dishes, large pots etc. to perpare meals for this many people. One note, the main floor bedroom does have stairs to access from the kitchen. This is a great property for large groups.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Rock of Ages was a great venue for our family reunion of 20 plus folks. Marla was a fantastic communicator and made everything easy. House was well stocked with every kitchen utensil we needed for large group cooking and the vistas on to Lake Erie were amazing. Marblehead is a great little vacation town. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Reunion
The Rock of Ages is an amazing “home” directly on Lake Erie. It easily accommodates 30 + people of all ages. The kitchen has multiple of everything (even 2 dishwashers!) and is beautifully maintained. The lawn is large enough for multiple yard games. We saw beautiful sunsets and sunrises over the water. It is a perfect place for a large gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Family Reunion
Just a great place for a large family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome piece of history
Loved the property! Fully stocked with all the essentials – such as soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and including makeup remover wipes. As everyone has said – the views of the lake REALLY are awesome. Who knew there was a place like this in Northwest Ohio?! Nice to see an old property kept up and well maintained. I hope it makes it to 2061!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marla Rickloff

Host profile image
It is an absolute privilege for me to own Rock of Ages and to share it with guests! I love the local history of this area, and The Rock is an integral part of the history of the quarry in Marblehead and the founding of Lakeside --The Chautauqua on Lake Erie

Why they chose this property

We have had a cottage at Lakeside for a number of years and we love this area of Lake Erie! The views are amazing, and it is very relaxing to spend time here.

What makes this property unique

Plenty of space for our family and friends! Enough bathrooms :) and privacy! I love to cook--- Eating outside on the lakefront patio--

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests