Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach

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A living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden coffee table, blue sofa, and patterned curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a ceiling fan.
A small house with a patio, a grill, and a table with chairs.
A park sign with a beach and picnic area.
A single-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a small garden with various plants.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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
    Close to Lake Erie

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Huron, OH
  • Place, Sawmill Creek Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Waterpark Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Huron

Located in Huron, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Some of the area's popular attractions include Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Cedar Point. Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and Skateworld are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Map
Huron, OH

What's nearby

  • Sawmill Creek Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 6 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Cedar Point - 12 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 15 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sortino's Italian Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Java Manjaro Coffee & Pastries - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪B-Lux Grill & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach on Nov 2, 2026 start from $231, 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 Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie and Sawmill Creek Golf Course. Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great price for location to water and Cedar Point.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and easy stay. Everything was very clean and host was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
House had its issues but serves its purpose. Grill doesn't work and water will get real hot. Yet the house was full of laughs and memories for the weekend that I wouldn't trade for anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The property is located in a neighborhood, but immediately in the middle of all destinations - the pier, Cedar Point, fishing, etc. The front screen door is broken and the message feature with the host is non responsive. Overall, the place did the trick and we would rent it again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay! Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Small cottage but met our needs nicely. It was cute and we felt comfortable with the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience, most grateful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and quaint

Was a good little place and was only 30 min away from marble head and about 15 from cedar point! Close to many fun things while being in a cute and safe little neighborhood ! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a little getaway !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Find!

This cottage is very cute and has everything you need. Nice comfortable beds and lots of hot water in the shower made for an enjoyable stay. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Huron Vacation

Stayed here for a family vacation. The property is a nice place to stay and relax. It’s close to many attractions. The Rye Beach access is nice and only a couple minute walk from the house. The house was clean and comfortable. This is the second time staying at this property and would again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

Great little place. Clean, nice neighborhood. We stayed for a weekend for our granddaughters sports tournament, 10 minutes from venue. Convenient to restaurants, mall, etc...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

We enjoyed our stay thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, nice and spacious for our party of four. Well equipt with neccessities for our stay. The beds were comfortable. Located in a quiet neighborhood with close access to restaurants and stores. We would rent this property again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cottage

Just what we needed! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

volleyball tournament weekend

The property was spotless and check in a breeze. We loved the location, it is right down the road from the Cedar Point sports complex. The neighborhood was quiet and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, cozy, great location

The host was very friendly and communicative. Check-in was seamless. Property was just as described and had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable. Great location, close to Cedar Point and Marblehead/Catawba, etc. Lots to do in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing trip

Nice place for a couple guys on a fishing trip. Smaller boats would fit the driveway but larger ones require the neighbors hospitality. House fit our needs and was warm and dry.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute little house within minutes of Cedar Point

House was nice and did the job. Some maintenance definitely needs done on the house but nothing that hindered pur stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice little spot for a Lake Erie getaway

Nice quiet little neighborhood with easy access to Lake Erie's lovely shore lines. The checkin and out process was easy, and the beds were comfortable! And left a valuable electronic behind the the cleaning staff found it and turned it in! I very much appreciate their honesty!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Okay stay

Stay was ok location not the best. Wouldn’t recommend staying more than 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

OK

Short business trip,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage with plenty of room

It was just the two of us so there was plenty of room. I was particularly drawn to the big living room, backyard with grill and the laundry room. This stay was only part of our trip, so to be able to wash our clothes and continue on with 2nd half was wonderful. Being able to walk down to the playground and beach was definitely a plus. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

We made a little girls trip with myself, my daughter, and my mom for my daughter’s nationals softball tournament in Sandusky back in July. The house was perfect for the 3 of us and we had a great time. It has a nice little patio in the back but the inside space was was perfect for relaxing in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Back yard and side door was full of nasty webs. There is no dishwasher or dish soap so who knows how clean the silverware, plates, pots and pans were.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homey

Great stay all we needed! Fenced in yard makes it great for pets. Beats a hotel any day. Nice neighborhood. Tight parking with a 16 ft enclosed if you don’t know how to back up a trailer. Neighbor offered his driveway, worst case. I took it as a hold my beer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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