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Spacious Refuge w/ Private Pool & Outdoor Bar!

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Amherst Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2.5 BA | 3,700 Sq Ft | Stairs Required to Enter
Private Pool | Outdoor Bar
Living Room | 2-Story Home | Smart TV | Fireplace | Central A/C
Deck
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 183700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Amherst, OH
  • Place, Back Roads and Beaches Bike and Multi-Sport Route
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rowland Nature Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mill Hollow Bacon Woods Memorial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Additional Sleeping (Bonus Room)

2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Additional Sleeping (Office)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Spacious Refuge w/ Private Pool & Outdoor Bar!

Grab your family and friends for a relaxing trip to northern Ohio when you stay at this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental. With plenty of space to spread out, everyone in the group can lounge by the private pool, hang out at the outdoor bar, or catch a game while relaxing inside the contemporary interior. Head out to hit the beaches of Lake Erie, have some fun at Cedar Point, or take a day trip to explore the attractions of Cleveland. Your next Amherst getaway starts here!

-- THE PROPERTY --

3,700 Sq Ft | Fireplace | 3.8 Mi to Lake Erie

This Buckeye State escape has everything you need for a relaxing getaway combined with a quiet spot close to area attractions.

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: 4 Twin Beds | Bonus Room: Queen Bed, Full Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Office: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private pool (opens May 23, 2022), outdoor bar w/ TV, patio furniture, grass yard, playset, charcoal grill, fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ cable (streaming apps w/ use of personal accounts), dining table, ceiling fans, leather recliners, writing desk, treadmill, USB nightstands
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, microwave, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker, dishware/flatware, island w/ seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C, towels/linens, washer/dryer, cleaning essentials, iron & ironing board
FAQ: Stairs required to enter, 1 exterior security camera (facing driveway), 2-story home, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles), street parking (first come, first served)

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN BITES (~ 1.5 miles): D’tutanelli’s Pizza, Little Devil Cupcakery, Brew Kettle Amherst, RC’s Brewhouse, Cole’s Public House, Barra, Olde Town Pizza House, Ziggy’s Pub & Restaurant
LAKE ERIE (3.8 miles): Swimming, boating, fishing, Lakeview Park (7.2 miles), Showse Park (7.3 miles), Lakewood Beach Park (11.0 miles), Cedar Point & Cedar Point Beach (30.4 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: FoxCreek Golf Club (3.8 miles), LoCo 'Yak Shak (8.4 miles), Western Falls of Cascade (10.0 miles), Black River Reservation High Meadows (10.1 miles), Rocky River Reservation (23.2 miles), Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Areas (43.5 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Black River Landing (8.1 miles), Oberlin College (8.7 miles), Vermilion Lighthouse (10.7 miles), Greater Cleveland Aquarium (34.6 miles), Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (32.9 miles), Summit Motorsports Park (25 .5 miles), Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (37.6 miles)
AIRPORT: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (25.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 pets)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to enter and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The private pool opens May 23, 2022
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the garage, facing outward toward the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion. It will record when it first senses motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Amherst

Amherst is home to this vacation home. FoxCreek Golf & Racquet Club and Beaver Park Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Firelands Association for the Visual Arts and New Union Center for the Arts. Harbourtown Fine Arts Center and Lee's Landing are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Back Roads and Beaches Bike and Multi-Sport Route - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Rowland Nature Preserve - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Beaver Park Marina - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mill Hollow Bacon Woods Memorial Park - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Oberlin College - 13 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Elyria Station - 18 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Taqueria - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Refuge w/ Private Pool & Outdoor Bar! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Refuge w/ Private Pool & Outdoor Bar!?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Refuge w/ Private Pool & Outdoor Bar! on Jun 9, 2026 start from $747, 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 Spacious Refuge w/ Private Pool & Outdoor Bar!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Refuge w/ Private Pool & Outdoor Bar!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Refuge w/ Private Pool & Outdoor Bar! located?

Situated in Amherst, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of FoxCreek Golf & Racquet Club, Beaver Park Marina, and Back Roads and Beaches Bike and Multi-Sport Route. Lake Erie and Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Mercy Lorain are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

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

Amazing stay

I’m an 8th grade basketball coach and this was perfect for our basketball team.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Girls trip!

We had an amazing time on our girls' trip! The house was impeccably clean, well-stocked, and the pool area was a highlight. We're already considering renting it again next year and would highly recommend it for any group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie H.

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

Amherst pool

Room enough for whole family! Pool well maintained. Property managers very responsive when problems arose.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Summer vaca

Although the space and location were what we needed for our family reunion vacation, the AC was not working during some very hot days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Beautiful place to stay!

This home was absolutely beautiful and had everything needed to make our stay enjoyable. We had 5 families from our travel softball team stay here and there was plenty of room. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare our meals at the home before and after games. The front yard was large enough for a wiffle ball game that everyone participated and the back yard was ideal for grilling and relaxing by the fire pit. Plenty of room inside to space out, lots of seating room, plenty of beds for everyone to sleep, and the ping pong table and theatre down stairs was ideal for kids of all ages to enjoy and occupy while the parents enjoyed down time. Highly recommend to anyone traveling in a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl U.

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

10 out of 10 Beautiful Home

We use this location as our annual sisterhood retreat. This home accommodation 14 ladies with room to spare. The home was very clean and well appointed. It was cozy and inviting. The listing accurately depicts it in the pictures. The pool and patio were a popular place to gather. The gas grill was clean and the propane tank was full. The management company was very responsive and detailed. I would stay again. We left reconnected, relaxed and renewed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doris r.

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

Getaway to Amherst Ohio

The house was so roomy and clean. Everything you needed was there from beach towels to paper towels which we didn't expect. The outdoor pool and tiki bar along with an awesome swing set were where everyone loved to hang out. Less than 2 miles is a couple blocks with quaint little places to shop and about 10 unique restaurants. About 4 miles away was type of store you could possibly need. Our interaction with the owner was very friendly and helpful. He actually came to the rescue and jumped my car on the last day because of a dead battery. We forgot sandals and a phone which he mailed back to us. You couldn't ask for a better host. I would definitely stay there again. It was one of the best places we ever rented for a getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H.

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

Spacious Family Refuge

My sisters and I rent a large house in the Vermilion/Sandusky area each year with our parents. This area is in between our four total families’ residences. In all these years, this has been by far the very best experience we have had. Amherst is PERFECT with so much to offer for children of all ages, though truthfully we rarely left the house. It offered absolutely everything we needed for a fully inclusive stay-in experience! Home theater, ping pong table, darts, and games for rainy indoor days and the most incredible outdoor pool/deck/bar area you could ever imagine! Our children of all ages swam sun up to sun down. We gathered on the deck all evening with the fire pit and night swims. The house was immaculate, top to bottom, and the property managers responded immediately if I had any questions. We went to the very local store, grabbed stuff for meals, and never left! It was like a family friendly all inclusive resort. We have already requested to book it for next year. Best experience ever. .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Julie S.

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

Very bad odor

This house smelled very badly of smoke. They tried to cover it up with wall plug in deoderizers. We had all of the windows open in December as the smell was so bad. Previous issues in reviews had not been resolved. I specifically asked the question about previous issue in reviews being resolved prior to booking. I was told yes, they had been taken care of. The truth was No, they were still issues. I specifically asked if they had a kitchen table as one is not in the pictures. They said yes. However, they did not.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Judy G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Caught in a lie

Well, I can’t t really tell you about the stay because my reservation was cancelled two days before my stay. For context , I booked this house almost a year ahead of time for my daughter’s graduation from Oberlin. I wanted something big enough for any family that wanted to come. I knew that the combination of it being Memorial Day weekend and Oberlin Graduation weekend would make it difficult to find rental properties. I was told that the reason for the cancellation was that the water had been shut off because of repairs to the pool. How ever, one of my family members that joined us for the weekend mistakenly used the address in the original email I sent and ended up at this house in Amherst. Imagine their confusion when they were greeted by a guest in swim trunks who had rented the house. (They had been in the backyard swimming in the “inoperable” pool!) I was lucky that I was able to find another property that could accommodate all 12 of us, but it was very distressing both to have it cancelled at the last minute and to find out I was lied to.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Crystal c.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Worst vrbo experience i have ever had

Rating: 1/5 I'm writing this review as a warning to others. Our stay was a disaster. The house had no functional AC, making it unbearably hot (85°F+). Despite repeated calls to the owner, they failed to resolve the issue.. We were even accused of lying about the issue! The property owner's lack of concern for our comfort and safety is appalling. With 18 women in our group, we had nowhere else to go. The owner's solution? Six loud, cheap box fans to circulate hot air. Avoid this property at all costs! The owner's negligence and unprofessionalism made our stay unbearable. We deserve better, and so do you. VRBO, please hold your hosts accountable for providing basic amenities like functional AC. This experience was a nightmare. And VRBO refused to help saying we had to call Evolve the 3rd party who took our money. Worst VRBO experience ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Julie

House smelled of smoke and airfresheners

We rented this house for a family gathering - I specifically asked Evolve if there was a kitchen table, they said yes, but there is not. I specifically asked Evolve if the issues in the reviews had been addressed, they replied yes, but they have not been. The house smelled bad, it was not clean, and there are many issues. We ended up having flights cancel due to the winter storm (completely out of our control) - We were supposed to arrive on the 25th and did not get in until the 27th. Evolve did not offer any sort of credit for any of the issues.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

Perfect place to bring my family together!

We stayed 5 days in Aug 2022. Had family coming in from 4 parts of the country to meet up with my Ohio portion of the family and this house was everything we wanted for the 10 of us staying there. Very nice house that the pictures don't do justice. Access to the house was easy, plenty of room for all of us to have our space while still being together. TVs in each room, LARGE TV in the main family room. Perfect size TV for the media room. Well stocked kitchen with plenty of utensils, pots, pans, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and having the mini fridge in the bar area was a plus! Lots of pool chairs and lounge chairs. Restaurants (fast food and sit down) close by. Amherst is a small town and this home gives you a great central location for it all. Also, BIG shout out to the host, Derrick for always responding quickly if I had a question. We had NO issues during our stay. A/C great, pool great, plenty of room and nice, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debbie B.

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

Fun time and nice home, but……

Home is quite nice and is in a very nice neighborhood, but was in need of some repairs and upgrades such as the bath towels were extremely worn; the kitchen faucet wobbled; some of the mattresses need upgraded as they bowed in the middle and the upstairs toilet was not working properly and obviously had been leaking through the ceiling for a while. Owner was very responsive and friendly, the home is very nice, but for the money, this home needs repairs and upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie s.

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

family vacation

We had a great time in a beautiful house and really enjoyed the pool and walking the neighborhood to the park
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarvez T.

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

Reunion weekend

Wonderful large home with heated pool and many amenities. Close friends from college got together and enjoyed the property very much. The host was extra-accommodating about extending our stay. Only two suggestions: Kleenex in the bathrooms and more wastebaskets. Otherwise, it was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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