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Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Great Room
Commercial stove and flat top in kitchen
Interior
Huge U shaped seating for all in the open Great Room
Great Room and kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 257500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sandusky, OH
  • Place, Jackson Street Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoreline Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Balcony

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Futons

Great Room Loft

1 Double Bed

Master

+2
1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 4 Single Beds

Stage Area Corner Lofted South

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Stage Area Lower North

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Stage Area Upper

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Men's near gym

Toilet

Stage Area Upper

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Stage Lower - Shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Womens near Gym

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!

You will not find another Sandusky property with an Indoor Basketball Court. We also have a balcony with a movie theatre with six couches for your comfort and a sauna

Highlights :
This unit is on the Private third floor of a historic building. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. REQUIRES CLIMBING 24 Steps from Ground level to 2nd Floor and another 24 steps to reach 3rd Floor.
7500 sf living/relaxation space
1000 sf private rooftop deck with gorgeous views of Sandusky Bay and Cedar Point.
Private indoor Basketball Court
Private indoor Movie Theater with 12'x14' screen complete with Popcorn Machine and cotton candy machine
A private sauna that seats six comfortably
Regulation 4.5' x 9' custom slate pool table
board games

Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, ten burner gas stove, double wall oven, grill, griddle, and extra-large refrigerator/freezer combo

Three spiral staircases

18 ft ceilings in the Master Bedroom and Main Living Area

Rooftop deck highlights include:
2 level- deck
XL 1006 sq in 8-burner Propane Grill
2 Propane Firepit seating areas
Outdoor dining table and chairs on the upper level
rooftop access is closed during the winter due to being icy and for your safety.
**you ARE NOT allowed off the deck area of roof, past gate area**

Jet Express Dock for travel to Put-In-Bay & Kelleys Islands is only two block walk

Numerous restaurants/bars within a 1-2 block walk

Marketplace Downtown-Noble Axes, Noble Crafts, Wake up and Waffle, and so much more, J-Bistro, Crush Wine Bar, WTF-R (What the Fried Rice), Daly's Pub, Small City Tap House, Hot Dog Tony's, Dockside, Shore House, Oh Taco, Volstead (Speakeasy - unique bar)

Sleeping Areas...
Five bedrooms+ and three full bathrooms, and (2) 1/2 bathrooms off the gym for you or events (toilet only).
Sleeps 25+
Master Bedroom: 20' x 20' (sleeps 8)
King-size bed
Double fold-down futon couch
Four twin beds (unique built-in bunk beds with library ladder access)

Great Room loft bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Full-size bed

Corner Stage bedroom w/loft (Sleeps 4)
Spiral staircase to loft with Queen size bed
Full size fold down couch in the lower level
**shares bathroom "jack& jill" with other lower stage bedroom**

Lower stage bedroom (Sleeps 4)
Queen size four post bed
Double fold-down futon couch
**shares a bathroom "jack & jill" with corner stage bedroom**

Upper stage bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed
Ensuite bathroom

Mezzanine - overlooking gym/movie screen (Sleeps 7)
Two fold-down convertible sofas
Twin bed over Full bed bunk beds
One regular leather couch
Three sets of 3 reclining couches/theater seats
Curtains can be drawn for privacy from below
Sauna
Circular Booth and table

This unit is on the third floor of a historic building. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. REQUIRES CLIMBING 24 Steps from Ground level to 2nd Floor and another 24 steps to reach 3rd Floor—street parking for this location. The parking lot behind our building IS NOT ours. You will be towed if you park there (at your expense). There is a free public Parking lot behind the Subway across the street or a free public parking garage on the corner of Columbus Ave and Market St. Thank you.

If more space is needed, you can also look at our other location for booking...
We also have The Lodge at Bayview- a great property miles/approx 7minutes away.
VRBO-The Lodge at Bayview - sleeps 16 (max 21) ID# 1378387

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With adults
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Fee of $500 -use of tables,chair,etc - 80 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn propane tanks off on the rooftop deck if you have used the firepits or grill.
Please return all furniture to its original location if you have moved it. This includes tables and chairs from the closet.
If anything was accidentally broken, please leave a note on the counter for us. That is what the insurance was for.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If additional cleaning is needed for moved items, parties, cotton candy, popcorn not cleaned up, garbage not taken out. Will be deducted from deposit.
This is a NO pet rental. If you bring a pet, you will lose Full Deposit. If you SMOKE in property (of ANY kind) lose FULL deposit. $75 for ea lost key
Street parking. Lot behind our building IS NOT ours your will he towed(at your expense). Free Public Parking behind Subway or Parking Garage-1block.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: fee of $500 -use of tables,chair,etc - 80 people
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sandusky

Located in Historic Downtown Sandusky, a neighbourhood in Sandusky, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Some of the area's popular attractions include Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Shoreline Park and Maritime Museum of Sandusky. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Sandusky, OH

What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shoreline Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Firelands Regional Medical Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cedar Point - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 3 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Daly's Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barrel House Saloon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪OH Taco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sora & Oak Sushi Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse! located?

This family-friendly Sandusky holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Sandusky Bay and Follett House Museum. Cedar Point is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Sandusky Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a really unique property that met our needs perfectly. We stayed here for Ironman weekend and the location was perfect for the event.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Friends get together

Great place for a large group of people. Check in and check out process was easy. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here with a wrestling team and it was great! Tons of amenities and lots of fun for the kids. The rooftop deck had great views and very nice! Very well stocked kitchen and great cook stops for cooking for a crowd! Also when given the wrong code to get access the host reached out within minutes of sending a message! Sharon was prompt and got us taken care of. Best communication I’ve seen from a property manager/host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Brent V.

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

Very expensive for the condition of the property.

For thousands of dollars, we expected a much much nicer and cleaner place. The place is not finished, very worn, had cobwebs in the kitchen, couches smelled like vomit, pillows and comforters were stained, only two keys fobs provided for numerous guests, stains on carpets, stains on futons, steps inside and out were questionably safe, short, squeaky, or presented a trip hazard. This place has lots of potential but much need of improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davey C.

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

Really cool place!

A lot of stuff to do in this place, really cool spot to stay. Perfect location in the heart of downtown. The property manager was very friendly and attentive to fix and issues we had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

Work Retreat

Great property but better property management! Would highly recommend to anyone...2nd year we have stayed and everything is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Wonderful Family Gathering Place

We had our extended family gather for a wedding, and held a dinner in the space for everyone the evening before. It was wonderful! The space gave us room to spread out; the kitchen allows us to fix food for 40 folks; and the lack of elevator provided a great workout ;-). Honestly, we didn't mind the stairs, and overall had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie T.

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

New Year’s Eve event

Absolutely wonderful property! Very spacious and enjoyable. Cant say enough good things about this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

The penthouse is a one of a kind place to stay in Sandusky.

This property is a unique experience in itself. It offers so much more than a place to sleep at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Harold` L.

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

It was a terrific 50th anniversary

We give this experience a 100% rating!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

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

A Rare Gem!

The place is awesome and unlike anything I’ve seen to date. Super nice hosts and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Great place for a large group

We had a group of about 20 men for a bachelor party. Couldn’t ask for a better location. The home was huge and plenty of entertainment including decent night life & walking distance of the Jet Express.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

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

Sandusky visit

Great home. Lots of character. Basketball inside is nice. Close to everything! Thanks for letting us stay at your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy L.

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

Awesome place!

This is probably the most unique short term rental we’ve ever stayed in. The location is incredible. The basketball gym, upscale kitchen, roof top decks and all the bed and bathrooms were clean in great shape. There are so many nooks in this place that you can spread out as much as you want or it’s big enough to all be together. There is plenty to do in town and you can take shuttles to the outer islands easily or hit up cedar point. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Wedding bliss

This place was perfect for a reception. Lots of space and places for out of town guests to sleep. The ambience is out of this world. Sharon is exceptional to work with. We were blessed to find it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

anniversary celebration

We had a good time and were impressed with all of the amenities (popcorn and cotton candy machines-wow). Only complaint is that some of the beds were too soft.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri R.

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

Happy 55th and 60th couples trip

What a great property for 5 couples to stay in! Great location to local pubs and music on the pier. Easy access to Jet Express to Put in Bay. Family room fit all 10 of us to sit and have coffee together. Fun rooftop for sunset and view of the lake. 5th bedroom was small but worked for our group. Clean and comfortable. Guys loved having a basketball court! Huge kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas O.

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

A Perfect Family Reunion

Our mini-family reunion of 17 had the greatest time at this location. We had kids from age 6-18 and 8 adults. There was plenty of space and activities to accommodate everyone’s interest and energy. The communication with the owner was always consistent, friendly and quick. My family will be talking about this trip for years to come and this property will be one of the main reasons why.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

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

One of a kind property!

The pictures do not do this place justice--it is HUGE and you really have to see it to believe it! We went there for a few days to take out kids to Cedar Point and it was very conveniently located. It was great to come back to this beautiful penthouse with its incredible kitchen and tons of space with games and other activities to keep everyone entertained. The rooftop deck has great views as well! Hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

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

The only place you should stay in Sandusky

This is truly an incredible property and Sharon was a great host who communicated very well and allowed for a stress free experience (which is great because of how many people you have to be responsible for in larger parties). Pics don’t do it justice this place is massive! Everyone slept comfortably and no one could get enough of that gorgeous rooftop view. Basketball court was very high quality and kitchen had more than enough for cooking in. If you’re a picky planner where everything has to be perfect (like myself) you can’t pass up on this place if it’s available!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Dayton, USA

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

FAMILY FUN

Property is amazing as always! Second time. First time was husbands birthday trip with friends. This was a family affair trip. Kiddos thoroughly enjoyed this amazing penthouse and all the amenities offered! Basketball court was a huge attraction with a little friendly family competition. Of course we were first place losers and the Championship Trophy went to my beloved husband, Ben & Madi. Property will exceed your expectations & Sharon a gem! 5-Star raring!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great Family Time

This is a fascinating place. One of our family members did some research on the history of the building. Lots of space to stretch out, but lots of steps to climb. The kids - and adults - played lots of basketball. Due to the coronavirus, we mostly stayed in. Ate all of our meals in. Lots of room for more than one cook in that great kitchen. Teens could always find something to do. Adults spent a lot of time chatting. Fun times relaxing on the roof-top deck. It was a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Katie P.

Large and entertaining space for a wedding reception.

We rented this space for a wedding reception. Our guests loved the venue and kept asking us how we found it. There was plenty of counter, fridge, and freezer space for food. It rained while we were there, so we were not able to use the rooftop, but the large windows on the main floor provided great views of Sandusky Bay. We had to bring our own lighting and stereo system for a dance floor, which was tough since there are many steps to get into the venue. The owners were very responsive and came out our first full day when the internet wasn't working. Overall, I would recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caren C., Englewood

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

18th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

The Property was AMAZING! And Sharon was excellent to work with, she went above and beyond to make our stay GREAT! I had 6 17 & 18 year olds with me to celebrate my son's 18th birthday. The place is only 10 minutes from Cedar Point (which was the main destination for the boys). We were also able to go on a fishing boat, which the boys loved. Of course, the basketball court was the hit of the property. When they got done playing basketball, they turned to dodge ball and anything else they could think of. I wasn't able to get the TV to work in the living room area, and Sharon came right over and got it up and running (and it was user error, not anything with the place). I would recommend this property to anybody with a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Salmon

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Why they chose this property

This property is excellent for all occasions - Small weddings and receptions, Family Reunions, Birthday and Anniversary Parties weekends. Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties and To getaway with friends.

What makes this property unique

Rain or shine with an indoor basketball court, hockey tables, pool table, and movie theatre always something you can do, 2 blocks from Ferry to CP or the islands.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests