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Front Porch & Balcony overlooking Park/Lake Erie! Cedar Point, Fishing & Beach!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to The Shore House!
Open floor plan with living room, dining room & kitchen.
Living room with a glimpse of the gaming area and 2nd story balcony.
Book niche with sitting area.
View of park/Lake Erie from sitting area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 132336 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sawmill Creek Golf Course
  • Place, Nickel Plate Beach
  • Place, Kalahari Waterpark Resort

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

2nd Floor Loft

1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Futons

Bunk Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Double Futon

Peaceful Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Large Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Front Porch & Balcony overlooking Park/Lake Erie! Cedar Point, Fishing & Beach!

Welcome to The Shore House!

This historic home is located on Lake Erie in Huron, Ohio. It is the ONLY lake front home with a cozy outdoor front porch, gas fire table and a large upper balcony to enjoy the beautiful view; make lasting memories and sit back...relax! Morning coffee, afternoon lemonade and evening cocktails will never be the same! The view continues inside the home with a wide-open floor plan boasting large windows facing Lake Erie allowing lots of light to fill this home while everyone gathers to visit, play games, enjoy a celebration or steal away to a nook and just relax.

The Shore House has 4 bedrooms, a 3rd floor loft for kids with folding couches (listed as "Office 1"), 3 full bathrooms & 2 living/sitting areas! The living room connects to the kitchen and dining room where you'll have many conversations and activities. The family room is together with the gaming area which has a foosball table, games, beverage refrigerator, a high-top table with 2 chairs and a table with 4 chairs to use for laptops, games or an additional eating area. The kitchen is completely stocked with all of your needs. There are so many different spaces to spread out in this home, that you'll never feel crowded!

Additional amenities include smart TVs, gas grill, beach chairs, bikes, beach towels, a highchair and a pack & play! We have basketballs, cards, games & puzzles. You'll find a book niche where you can take a book, leave a book, relax & enjoy!

The PRIVATE neighborhood Rye Beach Park across the street has benches, picnic tables, grills, fire pit, playground, swimming beach area (where you can also launch your kayak or paddleboard), fishing, disc golf net & a basketball court!

The driveway has parking for 2 vehicles and a 3rd vehicle fits on the adjacent concrete parking pad. Additional daytime parking is available along the park in front of the house. Additional overnight parking is 1 block away on Lakewood Ave.

The Shore House is within walking distance to restaurants and stores. It's about a 10 to 15 minute drive to Cedar Point, Great Wolf Lodge & Kalahari Resort & Spa (indoor water parks), Goofy Golf (mini golf, go-karts, arcades), Sports Force Park (tournaments), Sheldon Marsh Nature Preserve (walking trial right to Lake Erie), The Huron Boat Basin Marina & Amphitheater (public boat launch), Andrew Fabens Park (baseball, tennis, pickleball), Nickel Plate Beach (sandy, beach volleyball, lighthouse view), Old Woman's Creek Nature Preserve & Estuary (hiking trails, Barrier Beach) and much more!

Also close by are many wineries, golf courses, farmers' markets, islands (Put in Bay, Kelly's & Middle Bass) and more!

We offer self-check in/keyless entry.

We have been the owners of The Shore House since the end of 2023. The previous owners were on Vrbo for many years. We've kept up the exceptional service and amenities you've come to enjoy!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Huron

Located in Huron, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and Skateworld. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Huron, OH

What's nearby

  • Sawmill Creek Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Cedar Point - 16 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Front Porch & Balcony overlooking Park/Lake Erie! Cedar Point, Fishing & Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Front Porch & Balcony overlooking Park/Lake Erie! Cedar Point, Fishing & Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Front Porch & Balcony overlooking Park/Lake Erie! Cedar Point, Fishing & Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Front Porch & Balcony overlooking Park/Lake Erie! Cedar Point, Fishing & Beach! located?

This family-friendly Huron holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie, Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve and Sawmill Creek Golf Course. Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 210 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very much like listing. Enjoyed 3 nights with family of 9. Plenty of space and location was great.Ruthanne was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Definitely recommend staying here.Thank you for sharing your house with us.The Hall Family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony J.

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

Great location

Perfect spot to relax & enjoy the scenery. The park can get busy bit its a park. Lol.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

This was our 5th year staying, proximity to the water, small beach, and park is wonderful and you can’t beat the views!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

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

Lake stay

The location is perfect with a nice view of the lake. All the extras that were included such as zip-lock bags, beach towels, beach chairs, spices etc. were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Amazing family lake house!

We had the best time at this house! It had everything we needed and more! Definitely plan to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Great stay

Great house to stay in. Close to the private beach. Park for the kids. Great views of the lake. Friendly neighborhood. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Graduation Celebration

I have stayed at several properties in the past and this was one of my favorites. The house was well stocked and offered a lot of extras. I loved the front porch overlooking the lake. The neighbors were friendly and the location was perfect. We were very close to Cedar Point and many other restaurants and activities. The owners were very responsive and checked in to make sure we had everything that we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY T., Toronto

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

great vacation!

Quiet, safe neighborhood. Park/fishing/sand/swimming right across the street. Excellent location if you want to sit and relax while children play. Also about 15 minutes from Cedar point, Great Wolf Lodge, many restaurants....House had a lot of room for our family of 9, lots of places for individuals to spread out and chill. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Wonderful vacation

It was very relaxing. The house was nice except the front porch leaking when it rained and you couldn't sit outside plus the patio leaked and couldn't grill out if it was raining. there was plenty of room for the living space. Would go back again. Very close to a lot of things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Lakeview

This was our second year at this property. We like the house and the community. The front porch is wonderful. The park is right across the street. The small beach is great for the kids. The house is as described and met all our needs. There is easy access to all the activities in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Halloweekends!

We had a wonderful stay, Very beautiful historic home. The upgrades and views are absolutely stunning. Toiletries were fully stocked! we didn't even need to bring our own. Besides food You name it, Its there. Nice and spacious/cozy. The mattress on main floor could use an upgrade In size and comfort tho. Host was very pleasant to work with prompt. We spent time at Cedar Point and it was a nice quick beautiful ride along the coast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah m.

Liked: Communication, location

Summer get-a-way

The house was large enough to accommodate all of us and we were very comfortable. It was a very nice home. The outside porch and upstairs porch had leaves, spiders, spiderwebs, and dirty seat cushions. We were unable to sit upstairs but we sat on the downstairs porch, but we had to make sure we weren't under a spiderweb. I would suggest maintaining the outside of the home too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wild B.

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

Awesome!

We had THE BEST time on this trip! There were 12 of us, 4 single parents with 8 kids combined. From the porch we could watch the kids do whatever they wanted to do. Basketball, frisbee, park, fishing. There were plenty of bikes and we brought some scooters, they were never bored. The house was spacious, we never felt crowded. We were also close to lots of cool stuff, the Jackson street pier, go carts, and Kalahari. We can’t wait to do this again and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Great experience

Our time at Lake Erie was super fun. The bay is a little difficult to swim in as the ground is all rocks. But fun nonetheless. The broken pier was perfect for an afternoon of successful fishing. The home is cozy and has lots of extras, plenty of bath and beach towels, toys, and kitchen supplies. Washer and dryer were much appreciated! Host was so easy to call and text. One bike had flat tire, but 5 of us enjoyed a long bike ride. House temperature was easy to control. The deck was fun to explore. Porch overlooking the lake was beautiful. We enjoyed a fire (brought our own wood). Such a fun family location! The park right in front was quaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is as listed, in a quiet part of Huron. Owner is extremely prompt with communication from check in to out. Parking limited for larger multiple vehicles but doable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location! We came for my daughter’s birthday which consisted of Kalahari & Cedar Point. Very easy drive to both places as well as any restaurants or grocery stores. The house itself was clean and fully stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. Our only issue was the heat. It’s definitely a home where the heat rises and you can feel it, especially in the top kids loft. There’s small fans in the rooms but those were not enough at times. But a really great place! Especially for a family with kids. Park and water access right outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
9 women and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near a playground and beach, especially great for little kids. The house had everything we needed and the host is super responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this house has LOTS of stairs throughout its rather odd 'vertical' architecture, but the place is kind of cool for that same reason .. it has a super comfortable porch with multiple ways to sit and enjoy .. the house is in a very nice neighborhood, but with not very much parking .. between the house and the lake is a pleasant public park with shade, benches, picnic tables, BBQ grills and such .. the beach was a little disappointing with a bit of an industrial feel rather than a wide-open summer fun feel like Outer Banks or Waikiki (I know, pretty high standard)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice house in the perfect location for all of our activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this was a great place to stay. Great view of Lake Erie, playground, fun house for kids with 3 levels. Lots of room for large gatherings. Able to step outside and play, swim, or fish without having to drive. Nickel Plate Beach nearby was very nice for a bigger beach. Short drive to or from Cedar Point. We had a great time! The only complaint was that the outside trash containers were full upon our arrival. But the owner got back to us quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Absolutely love!

This is our second summer staying here and we just absolutely love it! Best location and everything you need at the house. We’ll be coming back for round 3 for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful home, perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleased and happy on arrival! Plenty of linens, lovely front porch, plenty of room for all. This home, built in 1906, has been beautifuly updated over the years. Owner very responsive and accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

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

Family Trip

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this VRBO! From the moment we arrived, everything was just as pictured—clean, cozy, and thoughtfully prepared. The home was beautifully decorated, fully stocked with all the essentials (and more), and located in a peaceful, convenient area.The host was incredibly responsive and helpful, making check-in a breeze and ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Whether we were relaxing on the patio, enjoying the comfy beds, or exploring the nearby attractions, we felt completely at home.It was the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend, and we’re already talking about coming back. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable, worry-free experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ruthann

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I enjoy providing guests a combination of exceptional things that I've experienced at the many Vrbo properties which I've stayed. I believe little thoughtful touches can make a great stay, a really excellent one!

Why they chose this property

Rye Beach in Huron, Ohio is close to all the convivences you could want. But yet, it is slower paced allowing you to take deep breaths of fresh air and relax. The perfect mixture of lake, country and city!

What makes this property unique

The Shore House has all of the character you'd expect for being over 100 years old! Each area of the house is unique and inviting. The views of the lake are amazing whether it be from the kitchen sink, bedroom, loft, front porch or balcony! Our family loves spending time here and we want others to experience that same joy.

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