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Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6750 sq ft
Popular amenities
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Lakeside, OH
- Place, Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve16 min walk
- Place, Kalahari Waterpark Resort24 min drive
- Place, Cedar Point32 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!
Nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, enjoy the serenity of our Lake Erie towns! The second floor of our cottage is your personal escape. The cottage has a private entrance and attached deck with a comfortable seating nook and dining area. Some of our guests have described it as feeling like being in a treehouse! Please note that while our cottage is on Lakeside Chautauqua property, it is just outside the fence. This allows you to easily visit Lakeside to take advantage of all of the amenities and programming when you desire, but not have to pay the seasonal gate fees for the times you are not entering. We are close to Cedar Point, Port Clinton, Catawba Island, East Harbor State Park, the Marblehead Lighthouse and historic Johnson Island. The Kelley’s Island ferry is a 10-minute walk and the Put-in-Bay and Jet Express ferries are a short drive away. We are minutes away from numerous beaches, marinas, public boat and fishing accesses and fish cleaning stations. It is hard to count all of the restaurants, ice cream shops, wineries and breweries the peninsula has to offer! Many offer indoor and outdoor dining and local entertainment daily. When you add in the area shopping opportunities from fine art to souvenirs, you will literally find something for everyone in your group!
We want you to feel at home! Our cottage has a fully outfitted kitchen, living room with a comfortable fold-out queen-sized sofa, two private bedrooms featuring a queen-sized bed and a full-sized bed, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. As long-time vacation home renters, we always wished that we didn’t need to buy a bottle of ketchup to have fries one time, or a bottle of shampoo to wash our hair twice. So, we supply all of the staples, spices, condiments, and coffee that you will need, as well as toiletries for your convenience. In addition to your private deck, you are welcome to use our outside area with a fire-pit, shaded lounge area with comfortable seating and a sunny area with chaise lounges. You can cook out using our gas grill or charcoal grill. We are happy to provide you with lawn games, beach chairs, a picnic basket and beach towels for your days in the sun. For quieter days, our cottage is stocked with games, books and tvs for family fun. We even have an outdoor projector and screen if you want to do a movie night with the fireflies! There are two parking spots for your convenience and a bike rack.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Lakeside
Located in Marblehead, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. 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. Jet skiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Lakeside, OH
What's nearby
- Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- African Safari Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
- Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 24 min drive - 41.0 km
- Castaway Bay Waterpark - 27 min drive - 39.1 km
- Cedar Point - 32 min drive - 43.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Miss Keat’s Smokehouse - 39 min drive
- Cleats Club Seat Grille - 5 min drive
- Last Chance Saloon - 39 min drive
- TGI Fridays - 39 min drive
- Red's Lakehouse - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
26 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
chris w.
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
chris w.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela B.
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Pamela B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
kathleen h.
29 Jul 2025
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kathleen h.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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KArin W.
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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Monica S.
18 Aug 2025
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Monica S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
15 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy little place
Mark S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
26 Aug 2025
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Stephanie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Travis R.
25 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Erie
Travis R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
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7 Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Penny Y.
21 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alicia H.
15 Sept 2025
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Alicia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim R.
11 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Comfortable place to stay.
Tim R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jill W.
14 Aug 2025
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Jill W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tabitha C.
28 Jul 2025
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Very Cute!
Tabitha C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie B.
1 Aug 2025
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Katie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
23 May 2023
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Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
thomas c.
16 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
thomas c.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Vaughn B.
2 Oct 2024
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Well nested bird
Vaughn B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay B.
30 Mar 2025
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Great Spot
Lindsay B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lesley S.
24 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy property
Lesley S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
John J.
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
John J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary E.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little place
Mary E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe J.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Fishing Trip
Joe J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Paul Dunn
We are three siblings, fourth-generation Lakesiders, and our families. We have gathered every summer, at Lakeside, from our homes around the country. No matter where our travels have taken us during the year, or where we live, we spend a part of the summer together here. Our family has been coming to Lakeside since the late 1800's and have owned property since the 1960's. When our parents sold the house where we grew up in in Berea, Ohio, we knew that our real family home would always be Lakeside. We decided to inter our parent's ashes after they died in the Memorial Garden at Chautauqua Park in Lakeside because we know that future generations of our family will consider this their family home too. We bought this home in April 2022 and named it the Lakeside Bird's Nest in honor of our mother who we lost to Covid. Her family nickname was The Bird and we will always nest here.
Why they chose this property
Our cottage is on Lakeside Chautauqua property, just outside of the fence. This allows you to easily visit Lakeside during the summer season to enjoy all the recreation facilities including the lakefront swimming/fishing dock, beach, kid's pool and splash pad, sailing lessons and rentals, kayak, and paddle board rentals. The beautiful zero entry pool with waterslides and a children's play area. The park offering mini-golf, shuffleboard, basketball and volleyballs courts, a supervised playground and organized children's activities. You can stroll along the waterfront path known as "Ohio's Most Beautiful Mile", play pickle ball, tennis and table tennis at the 2 court facilities. Extensive programming is included with a daily Chautauqua pass featuring nightly shows, educational opportunities, walks tram tours, art classes at the Rhein Center (small fees may apply to some offerings). You can also visit the restaurants and shops in the business district and at the historic Hotel Lakeside.
In the off-season between Labor Day and Memorial Day, there is no cost to visit Lakeside, but the fun doesn't stop! Lakeside participates in a fall festival, Christmas weekend, and other fun organized activities. It is also a beautiful time to enjoy the natural beauty and quiet serenity that Lakeside is known for.
What we really love about our neighborhood is the location. While we are so close to Lakeside, it is a perfect home base for all of the things that the Lake Erie shores and islands have to offer. We are truly minutes away from so many attractions both in the summer and off-season from charming downtown Marblehead to Catawba Island and Port Clinton. We are less than an hour from Cedar Point and everything that Sandusky has to offer.
In the off-season between Labor Day and Memorial Day, there is no cost to visit Lakeside, but the fun doesn't stop! Lakeside participates in a fall festival, Christmas weekend, and other fun organized activities. It is also a beautiful time to enjoy the natural beauty and quiet serenity that Lakeside is known for.
What we really love about our neighborhood is the location. While we are so close to Lakeside, it is a perfect home base for all of the things that the Lake Erie shores and islands have to offer. We are truly minutes away from so many attractions both in the summer and off-season from charming downtown Marblehead to Catawba Island and Port Clinton. We are less than an hour from Cedar Point and everything that Sandusky has to offer.
What makes this property unique
Our cottage is comfortable, immaculately clean, and fully appointed. As a family we have rented vacation houses for decades and felt like we were always running around looking for little things to cook an entire meal. Who wants to buy a whole bottle of olive oil when you only need a tablespoon? It was always a comedy of errors with our family coming from different states and trying to figure out if we had enough linens to fit the beds in the vacation house, and who would bring the toilet paper and kleenex. It got to the point where our mom could barely fit her suitcase and beach bag in the car, it would be stuffed so full of paper products! We think a vacation house should allow you to just relax and focus on fun, so when you arrive, your beds will be made, clean towels ready for you and a kitchen supplied with spices, flour, sugar and other staples, toiletries in case someone forgets their toothpaste or needs a bobby pin. In addition, we have books, games and TVs where you can sign into one of your streaming apps and have a family game night. Outside, you can gather around the firepit for smore's or to stay warm on a chilly evening, we even supply the wood! If you forget your beach towel, we have those along with sunscreen and bug spray. We have a pack-n-play and potty seat and swim diapers if you need them. And we are happy to leave out our beach chairs, picnic basket, sand toys for your day at the beach. We even have an outdoor screen and projector if you want to stream a game (Ohio State only lol) or watch home movies.
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