#1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!
The McKinley House – Big Backyard. Big Fun. Big Memories.
Skip the cramped hotel rooms and give your crew the space they deserve.
Welcome to The McKinley House, a spacious 5-bedroom getaway designed for families and friend groups who want to stay together, laugh louder, and make unforgettable memories—just minutes from Cedar Point’s world-famous roller coasters and the boat rides to the Lake Erie islands.
Whether you’re riding coasters by day or island-hopping on Lake Erie, this is where your group comes home to relax, recharge, and reconnect.
Made for Big Groups (4–20 Guests)
With five sunny bedrooms, sleeper sofa's, two full bathrooms, and multiple living spaces, there’s room for everyone to spread out—and come back together.
The larger your group, the greater the value. More people. More memories. More savings.
Three Game Areas = Non-Stop Fun
Rainy day? Late night? Need a break from the sun?
You’ve got options:
Pool table
Foosball table
Classic arcade game with 60 retro favorites (1–2 players)
Ping pong table (second game room off the garage)
Board games for all ages
50" Roku TV in the game room
55" HD TV in the living room
Flat screen TVs in bedrooms
Game tournaments after Cedar Point? Yes, please.
Backyard Nights You’ll Talk About for Years
The oversized fenced backyard and patio are where the magic happens.
Outdoor fireplace for cozy evenings
Grills for group cookouts
Cornhole and space to play
Plenty of seating for relaxing under the stars
Picture this: burgers on the grill, kids playing in the yard, laughter around the fire, and stories from the day’s coaster rides. That’s vacation done right.
Fully Equipped for Large Groups
Just bring your food and beverages—we’ve handled the rest.
Fully stocked kitchen designed to serve big groups
All dishes, cookware, and utensils included
Coffee station with complimentary K-cups
Starter snacks and bottled water
Paper products, trash bags, dish soap, and essentials provided
Must read the entire Property Description and House Rules
Must truthfully report your total headcount for an accurate quote and reservation acceptance.
Must send a clear photo of your driver's license.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 648726
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Sandusky
Located in Sandusky, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and popular attractions include Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. Traveling with kids? Consider Maritime Museum of Sandusky and Shoreline Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Maritime Museum of Sandusky - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Merry-Go-Round Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Sandusky Station - 5 min drive
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
‪Bait House Brewery - ‬3 min drive
‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Brick Oven Bistro - ‬16 min walk
‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Jolly Donut - ‬3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities! on May 12, 2026 start from $462, 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 #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is #1 LOCATION 3 min to Cedar Point Greatest Value! Roomy & Clean & BEST Amenities! located?
This family-friendly Sandusky vacation home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Pipe Creek Wildlife Area and Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The house is clean, comfortable, lots of room, lots of games and activities. We enjoyed our stay very much. Definitely would stay there again if we get back that way.
Had a great weekend relaxing and cooking on the grill!!!Great location for shopping and cedar point. Only 20 minutes to the ferry to put n bay ..clean environment great host. Nice pool table and game room for kids of all ages
Four baseball families were able to share the home comfortably for 5 days. Some of the bedrooms are a little small for suitcases and such, but there is plenty of sleeping space throughout. The kids were entertained by the game rooms. Would definitely stay here again when visiting Sandusky.
Location convenient to everything. Any issue we had was quickly addressed.
Maryjane S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2022
Thank you! Many times some guests don't let me know if anything is wrong. If they reach out and let me know I will try my best to correct it right away.
Kevin was a very great help he was especially always ready to respond and accurately answer any questions or concerns that I had and he also gave lots of good tips and suggestions for the location. Very much inclined to book again thanks again Kevin!
House is in a nice residential neighborhood and was just minutes away from everything.
Great rental for our 10 person party. We came up for 2022 Bike week and had a blast. Nice location and very good communication with Owner.
We would recommend this location and will look to rent again.
Perfect location, large clean house!! The individual a/c units in each room were the topper on the cake for the different desired sleeping climates!!! Thank you!!
Excellent property and stay. Only thing that could be improved is replacing many of the side rail bumpers on the pool table. The current ones are not good at all prevent play. Other than that it is an excellent property, location, and stay.
Awesome home! Kevin was amazing at communicating with us and the house was perfect for us! I went with a large family and lots of kids. It had room for all of us! Great experience! 😃
This is the perfect spot if you have a larger group going to Cedar Point or doing activities in the area. I will note that the temperature fluxuates room to room and the beds/pull out couches aren't the most comfortable, but it's clean, a great space and affordable if you want a fun space to have some down time together. Aside from food, they had everything we needed from linens to utensils.
The owner was great and accommodating, the house was absolutely perfect for a family place. The kids had more fun at the house than at cedar point. While it’s right off cedar point drive it felt secluded and private. They had e erythema g you could possible think of!!! I would definitely recommend renting this house to anyone!!!
We came up to Cedar Point for a basketball shootout and the property was perfect for our team and adult chaperones. Plenty of rooms, spaces for the girls to hang out, and house was very clean. The outdoor space was fun for the night and the girls enjoyed the fire and cornhole games. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
The house was older but great! The video game didn’t work but Kevin came and replaced it. He was nice and communicative. Checking out was easy too.
Amy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kevin Parrish
My name is Kevin and my lovely wife, best friend and business partner is Anita. We purchased the house initially as an investment property to rehab and sell it. Shortly after purchasing it I suffered a near fatal stroke at work which had me in the critical care unit at the hospital for over 6 weeks and over a year of very aggressive rehab therapy afterwards. With the support of my wife, my family and friends and great care givers I eventually regained my ability to move, walk and talk again as if the stroke never happened! This whole experience has definitely given me a greater appreciation for the VALUABLE LIFE SAVING WORK that Care Givers provide on a daily basis. I would like to say "Thank You" by offering a 10% discount (on your headcount fee) to any group that has a verifiable doctor, nurse, physical therapists, occupational therapist , speech therapist and care givers that treat treat stroke patients and help them to live a better life. (NOTE- The discount will be applied only if proof of medical credentials for guest are provided before the reservation is confirmed and booking payment has been made). I long for the day when we won't ever need them anymore. When everyone is healthy!!After a failed attempt at selling the house to help pay off a mountain of medical bills we decided to change direction and use it as a vacation rental and it all just fell into place. The neighbors have been great (The Austin's!) and I have met some wonderful people in Sandusky and we are happy to share our home with you. Take Care Everyone and Thank You!
Why they chose this property
WE ARE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! Only 4 Blocks To Cedar Point (less than a 5 minute drive) With just a 5-10 min drive you can make it to Historic Downtown Sandusky entertainment & pier; fine and casual dining; the Sandusky Mall & Shopping; the Good Time dinner cruise ship and the Jet Express Ferry to Put-in-Bay and the Lake Erie Islands; Cedar Point Sports Center ; Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge and Castaway Bay ; boating, fishing, wineries, museums and food eateries galore! You will be just minutes away from Boating, Cedar Point, Cedar Point Sports Complex, Fishing, Golf Courses, Ferries to the Lake Erie Islands, Museums, numerous Restaurants, Shopping, Wineries, and MUCH MUCH MORE. Discover why the area is known as 'VACATIONLAND.' Also, within a 30 minute drive you can visit the many shops, museums, festivals and attractions in Port Clinton, Catawba, Marblehead, Vermilion, Huron, Bellevue, Norwalk , Milan, and Fremont. Cleveland is just one hour away and the attractions their include Metro parks Zoo, Cleveland Browns Football, Cleveland Indians Baseball, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and The Flats. There are (3) beaches within (5-20) minutes of the vacation rental. East Harbor State Park is located in Port Clinton, Cedar Point beach located in Sandusky, and Nickel plate in Huron. There are (4) Waterparks within (5-15) minutes: Kalahari (15) Maui Sands (10min)Great Wolf Lodge (8)and Cedar Point's Castaway Bay (5 min).They all offer day passes. Very nice options if the weather isn't up to par.
Staying at the McKinley House makes good dollars and sense.
What makes this property unique
WOWZA!! Welcome To The BEST VALUE IN SANDUSKY!! Discounts Available VERY VERY Close to Cedar Point! BIG GROUPS ARE WELCOME!
1. LOCATION & LOTS OF GREAT AMENITIES 2. Large and Spacious House 3. ALL BEDS HAVE FRESHLY WASHED SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES 4. 10% Discount offered to a group containing any verifiable Care Givers (doctors, nurses, physical/occupational therapists , speech therapists and licensed care givers.)5. Great For Large Groups! The Larger The Group- The Greater The Value! 5. Lots and Lots of AMENITIES 6. BIG PATIO with multiple grills & griddle 7. VERY CLOSE TO CEDAR POINT 8. 2 BR STUDIO APT may be added as an overflow accommodation for XL group size
The house is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood. No, you won't get a stunning view of the lake from the front door or the house could easily bring in 4 times the asking rental price. The water view is only a few minutes away and many prefer to having a large, clean, and beautiful place to enjoy with enough space to stretch out and relax after a vigorous day of fun activities so that everyone doesn’t get in each other’s way and you can still be friends at the end of the vacation .
Why not have an affordable Vacation with STYLE and COMFORT for a change? ☺
Our home has lots of charm and is perfect for the vacationer who is On-the Go but wants all the conveniences and amenities of home plus much more! Cook breakfast on the patio on the large gas griddle or grill steaks on the grills. You can play a game of pool or several games on the video arcade; plus there is the foos ball table and ping pong table. Enjoy the outdoor fireplace or socialize around the fire pit but you can’t forget that CEDAR POINT is just a few blocks away. BIG GROUPS ARE WELCOME
Languages:
English
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