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The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside

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Terrace/patio
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Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Lakeside Marblehead, OH
  • Place, Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Waterpark Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Dining area

About this property

The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside

331 Maple is a beautifully renovated cottage in the heart of Lakeside Ohio.
4 bedrooms - 1 downstairs and 3 upstairs
2 full bathrooms - 1 downstairs and 1 upstairs
AC
Washer / Dryer
Dishwasher
Flat Screen TV
Internet / Cable / DVD
Keurig Coffee Maker
Etc...

As with other rentals in Lakeside you will need to bring your own sheets and towels.
We have...
1 Queen
2 Fulls
2 Twins

We charge an additional $140 for professional cleaning and sanitizing.
Sorry we don't allow pets.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All Lakeside cottage reservations are made for a minimum of 7 nights running from Saturday to Saturday from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Pre season and post season reservations are available for a two night minimum.
Please check the Lakeside website for gate fees, parking, events, etc...

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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

About the area

Lakeside

Marblehead is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and popular attractions include Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Margaretta Stadium or Sandusky Speedway.
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Lakeside Marblehead, OH

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 24 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 27 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Cedar Point - 32 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 27 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Glass Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside?

As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside on 30 Apr 2026 start from £189, 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 at The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mayfly Inn in the heart of Lakeside located?

Situated in Marblehead, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Erie and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve and Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. Marblehead Lighthouse is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at The Mayfly Inn!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this rental is awesome. You're only a block or a block and a half from the Town center where all the shops and restaurants are. The rental itself was way bigger on the inside than I was expecting and perfect for my wife and four kids for the week. The property owner stopped by to do yard work and was extremely friendly and kind to our kids. He even came back later while we were out and left gifts for the kids on the porch. We will definitely try to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

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

Great Location

It was a perfect location and we loved both the upper and lower porches!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Mayfly Inn

This is one of the nicest houses we have stayed in at Lakeside. We loved that it had a front porch and upstairs enclosed sunroom. The location is perfect. You won’t be disappointed if you chose to stay here. We hope to stay here again someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Family vacation

It was a nice get away, just a little short.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John J.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Mayfly stay

No hairdryer, basic kitchen utensils, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Charming, updated cottage

Mayfly Inn has been nicely modernized while maintaining a traditional summer cottage feel. We had all the amenities we wanted in a cozy, clean, comfortable retreat. Location is perfect! Mark was a terrific, responsive host. We'll stay again if the opportunity presents itself!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

The Perfect Lakeside Experience

Mark has done an incredible job of blending the historic charm of a Lakeside cottage with the modern needs of travelers. In addition to the well appointed home, the location is simply unbeatable. Stay here. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

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

Just as promised

House was just as described. Very clean. Perfect location. We cooked most of our meals and appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked. Mark is a great host and very responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Wonderful property!

Our stay at Mayfly Inn was great - the property was clean & exactly as shown and described 👍 The layout was perfect for our family (4 adults + 2 kids) and we absolutely loved the two porches! Central location makes it easy to get wherever you want and easy for the kids. The house was equipped with some basics which is not always the case at Lakeside (ie. soap, salt & pepper, hand/dish towels, toilet paper upon arrival). Mark the owner was always very responsive to any questions we had & a great host. We very much enjoyed our stay at Mayfly Inn & would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage has a convenient location to everything happening 2 blocks away in the quaint downtown, the dock, and all the recreational activities This street is one that runs from the water south to the end of the gated community. The cottage is charming with original painted walls and floors (I think) and updated baths and kitchen. The a/c worked great (it was a hot/humid week). The 2 bathrooms are compact but with great, roomy showers. I believe it is hot-water on demand because there was no waiting for hot water each morning. A small downside is the single parking spot. However, 4 blocks up the road is convenient overflow parking. The owner is extremely responsive and any help needed is nearby. Upstairs above the porch is a roomy covered porch. It did get some use; just not as much it if was on the first floor. The couch was great for naps after pickleball or 5K runs. The stairs are steep and narrow but has handrails on both sides. There is a small backyard but as you see, we made it work (I think this was the Bible quiz, or was it the spelling bee? Lakeside is a one-of-a-kind gem! Just walk out the door, and a myriad of activities and entertainment await. We were very pleased with our cottage for our annual family reunion - we were spread out all over LKSD in 6 cottages. Thank you!
family gathering
snooze couch
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

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

Updated cottage in a great location

This cottage has been updated and was very functional for our family of four. We appreciated having a kitchen with a full-size sink and dishwasher because we cook most of our meals in the cottage during our Lakeside weeks. The layout of the cottage works well and the upstairs porch gives teenagers a place to get away from parents for awhile. The photos provided in the listing are very accurate. I give this cottage four stars overall because there are two things that would make a stay here much better. The first thing would be better mattresses. These aren't the worst we've slept on in Lakeside, but the downstairs queen bed in particular was pretty uncomfortable for two people because both people roll to the center of the bed. The second thing would be, this cottage needs screen doors. Without screen doors, we ended up opening the storm doors so as not to be closed off from the buzz of activity on the street and a lot of flies get in that way. Really good place to stay overall, and would be five stars with a few small improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Great!

It was wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Mayfly Inn

My family has been going to Lakeside for generations. The Mayfly Inn was perfect for our family and in a great location. The owner was ver accommodating and even refilled the cottage with supplies! The beds were very comfortable which you don’t find a lot with most cottages and the kitchen was very nice. Overall, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne R.

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

Well located and very clean — a lovely spot!

The house is close to the lake as well as activities. I am a bit of a neat freak, and I found it to be extremely clean and just as described. We hope to come back as many times as the hosts can have us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Lakeside Getaway

Perfect week. Weather sunny and 75 most days. So much to do with family and grandkids. And to top it off the Mayfly Inn was wonderful! Clean, comfortable, cottage ambiance. Spent so much time on thee upstairs screened in porch! All hours of the day and into the night reading…bug free! Every thing we needed. Loved our stay. God willing we will be back same time next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a wonderful stay- the cottage was clean and well-kept. Great location as well! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE F.

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

Mayfly in August 2020

The house was wonderful! The screened in porch, the extra long dining table, spacious bedrooms and washer/dryer made for a relaxing, comfortable stay. Located so close to the boardwalk & shops was so convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Cute cottage in the perfect location

This cottage was really cute and clean. The kitchen was well stocked along with a grill. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch. The upstairs porch was also really nice. It was close to all the activities. The owner was very nice and helpful. We would definitely rent again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Lakeside

Had a wonderful time!!! The property was amazing! Very comfortable and homey!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

rebecca t.

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

Great location and typical Lakeside cottage

This house was perfect for our family of 8. It was small and compact, but a typical cottage-style. It was a great location for walking to the dock and shops, but a long-ish walk to the pool. The dining room was tight for 8, but adequate. It was great to have A/C in all the bedrooms, a washer/dryer and a dishwasher. There was a nice backyard and the upstairs porch. One shower leaked through to the living room ceiling, and the owner was very quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Short walk to Lakeside pier

Loved our stay at the Mayfly inn this summer! I spent most of my mornings on the porch swing with my coffee freshly made from the large Keurig in the kitchen. There was also a standard coffee pot, but the owner had let me know they have a Keurig prior to our arrival, so we brought K-Cups. The kitchen needed a little more of a wipe down when we first arrived. I guess the tenants who stayed before us didn't hire a cleaning lady and decided to clean it themselves. Thankfully, we DID hire the cleaning lady that the owner suggested. She was quick to respond and easy to do business with. Knowing that my packing efforts didn't have to be followed by a cleaning session was a relief. The air conditioners in the windows kept the place nice and cool. Having two full bathrooms helped with our family of 5. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Perfect location for our week at Lakeside

The Mayfly was a lovely property in an excellent location. It was only 2-3 blocks from the action, but far enough away to be quiet. The kitchen is lovely, the two porches are fantastic. My only tiny complaint is that one of the mattresses is pretty uncomfortable. But the rest of the Mayfly was so perfect that it’s pretty easy to overlook the mattress
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly N.

Updated and CLEAN

Super cute and CLEAN cottage! The updates were very nice. We would definitely recommend that others stay here. The owners were very flexible with checking in and out. Thank you! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Wonderful

Perfect getaway. Clean. comfortable. Thinking about it for next year too
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

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