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"Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
- Place, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve7 min drive
- Place, Historic Kirtland14 min drive
- Place, Headlands Beach State Park15 min drive
- Airport, Cleveland, OH (BKL-Burke Lakefront)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Main floor bathroom
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
"Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm
Gull Cottage is a beautiful, historic lakefront home with huge picture windows overlooking a large back yard and lake Erie, with expansive views of the lake from almost every room. It has a deck with a grill, and a large back yard where you can enjoy a sunset over the lake. It has high speed internet, a smart TV, washer and dryer, and a garage, and more.
Small pets with prior approval - $100 per pet per stay - must on his leash when in the yard. Approval before booking required.
Sorry, NO EVENTS OR PARTIES.
Fireplace inoperative, and NO outside fires please.
Maximum 8 staying guests; visitors only with prior approval. There is a charge for non-approved guests.
Parking on site for up to 4 cars, public parking close by.
Sorry, turret and its spiral stairs are not useable.
Steps to the lake are part of the retaining wall and are large steps right into the lake. These can be icy in winter, so enter at your own risk.
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Here are some things to do in the area:
Overlook Beach Park 0.2 miles - playground on Lake Erie overlook
Osborne Park (pool and water slides) 1.6 miles
Veteran's Park 2.4 miles - family walking paths
Tunes at the Lagoons 2.4 mi at Mentor Lagoons Marina
Black Brook Golf Course and practice center 3.3 miles
Mentor Rocks summer concert series: mentorrocks.info 3.6mi
Lost Nation Golf Course 3.7 miles
Chagrin River Park 4.9 miles - easy hiking along river
James A. Garfield National Historic Site - 5.8 miles
Downtown Willoughby (concerts in the park Wednesdays) 6.2 miles
Headlands Beach State Park 6.7 miles - great beaches
Penitentiary Glenn Reservation 8.4 miles - great hiking
Fairport Harbor Beach and Lighthouse - 8.7 miles
Chapin Forest Reservation 8.7 miles - great hiking
Fairport Lakefront Park – kayaking, paddle-boards, etc 9.1 miles
Squire's Castle 10.7 miles - great hiking
Manakiki Golf Course 11.2 miles
Holden Arboretum botanical gardens and walking paths 11.4 miles
The Cleveland Museum of Art - 21.9 miles
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - 23.3 miles
JACK Thistledown Racino - 24 miles
Greater Cleveland Aquarium - 25.3 miles
West Side Market (Cleveland) food 25.4 miles
Christmas Story House - 26.5 miles
Edgewater Park Beach - 26.5 miles
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 28.7 miles
THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA- continued
Middlefield / Amish community, Cheese Factory - 30 miles
Geneva on the Lake - old style strip, restaurants, zip-line - 30 miles
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - 35.3 miles
Cuyahoga National Park and towpath 35 miles (varies) - great hiking and biking along the old historic Ohio and Erie Canal. There is also a scenic railroad train that runs between Akron and Cleveland. You can “bike aboard” - bike the towpath then ride the train back for
$5 per person.
Boat Rentals :
Great Lakes Watersports Cleveland 216-644-0272
Genevamarina.com – many listed – jetskis, boats, tours,etc.
Bestcoastwatersports.com – Geneva-on-the-lake – kayaks, jetskis
Fishing Charters: Fairport Harbor: Kline 440-478-5781
Top Flight 440-221-8368
Chagrin River Kayak and Paddleboard 440-477-0864
Small pets with prior approval - $100 per pet per stay - must on his leash when in the yard. Approval before booking required.
Sorry, NO EVENTS OR PARTIES.
Fireplace inoperative, and NO outside fires please.
Maximum 8 staying guests; visitors only with prior approval. There is a charge for non-approved guests.
Parking on site for up to 4 cars, public parking close by.
Sorry, turret and its spiral stairs are not useable.
Steps to the lake are part of the retaining wall and are large steps right into the lake. These can be icy in winter, so enter at your own risk.
-------------------------------------------------------
Here are some things to do in the area:
Overlook Beach Park 0.2 miles - playground on Lake Erie overlook
Osborne Park (pool and water slides) 1.6 miles
Veteran's Park 2.4 miles - family walking paths
Tunes at the Lagoons 2.4 mi at Mentor Lagoons Marina
Black Brook Golf Course and practice center 3.3 miles
Mentor Rocks summer concert series: mentorrocks.info 3.6mi
Lost Nation Golf Course 3.7 miles
Chagrin River Park 4.9 miles - easy hiking along river
James A. Garfield National Historic Site - 5.8 miles
Downtown Willoughby (concerts in the park Wednesdays) 6.2 miles
Headlands Beach State Park 6.7 miles - great beaches
Penitentiary Glenn Reservation 8.4 miles - great hiking
Fairport Harbor Beach and Lighthouse - 8.7 miles
Chapin Forest Reservation 8.7 miles - great hiking
Fairport Lakefront Park – kayaking, paddle-boards, etc 9.1 miles
Squire's Castle 10.7 miles - great hiking
Manakiki Golf Course 11.2 miles
Holden Arboretum botanical gardens and walking paths 11.4 miles
The Cleveland Museum of Art - 21.9 miles
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - 23.3 miles
JACK Thistledown Racino - 24 miles
Greater Cleveland Aquarium - 25.3 miles
West Side Market (Cleveland) food 25.4 miles
Christmas Story House - 26.5 miles
Edgewater Park Beach - 26.5 miles
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 28.7 miles
THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA- continued
Middlefield / Amish community, Cheese Factory - 30 miles
Geneva on the Lake - old style strip, restaurants, zip-line - 30 miles
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - 35.3 miles
Cuyahoga National Park and towpath 35 miles (varies) - great hiking and biking along the old historic Ohio and Erie Canal. There is also a scenic railroad train that runs between Akron and Cleveland. You can “bike aboard” - bike the towpath then ride the train back for
$5 per person.
Boat Rentals :
Great Lakes Watersports Cleveland 216-644-0272
Genevamarina.com – many listed – jetskis, boats, tours,etc.
Bestcoastwatersports.com – Geneva-on-the-lake – kayaks, jetskis
Fishing Charters: Fairport Harbor: Kline 440-478-5781
Top Flight 440-221-8368
Chagrin River Kayak and Paddleboard 440-477-0864
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small pets may be allowed with prior approval
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Mentor-on-the-Lake
Located in Mentor-on-the-Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve, while Indian Museum of Lake County and Historic Kirtland are cultural highlights. Mentor Ice Arena and Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse are also worth visiting.

Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
What's nearby
- Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
- Mentor Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
- Historic Kirtland - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
- Headlands Beach State Park - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
- Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Hunan Lake Chinese Restaurant - 18 min walk
- The Spot on Lakeshore - 3 min drive
- Lakeshore Lounge - 5 min drive
- Wendy's - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jodi W.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away
Jodi W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meg M.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical visit
Meg M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
James S.
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake views and clean
James S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin C.
10 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Mentor-on-the-Lake spot
Caitlin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house with outstanding view
Mark M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy A.
9 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nancy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
21 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Laura S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lou T.
2 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Birthday Celebration!
Lou T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dianne E.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on the lake
Dianne E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane F.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An international visit
Jane F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bridget K.
4 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway!
Bridget K.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katherine D.
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and beautiful!
Katherine D.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peg W.
19 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gull Cottage
Peg W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gerald J., Buckeye Arizona
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Lakefront
Gerald J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beverly M.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entire cottage was very clean. Spectacular views from almost every room. Beautiful sunsets.
Beverly M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurie B., Chagrin Falls, Ohio
25 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and house
Laurie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kyle S.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
Kyle S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
David K.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeshore retreat!
David K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles D.
25 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gull cottage
Charles D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom T.
28 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The North Coast
Tom T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ray W.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful house on the lake with room for families
Ray W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica H.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mentor on the Lake Adventure
Jessica H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Louise W.
13 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Louise W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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