Family Getaway to Lake Erie with Private Beach Access
Check out our recently renovated and newly decorated “Beach Retreat” in Huron, OH. Spend the day at our private beach and then make s`mores by the solo stove fire pit at night or relax in the AC while the kids play ping-pong or foosball. Your family beach retreat is ready for you!
We are nestled in a family friendly beach neighborhood, with private access to Old Homestead II Beach, a short couple of blocks at the end of our street.
Beach Retreat features a spacious kitchen and living room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a basement full of fun indoor activities and a recently created outdoor space. The brand-new stamped patio has outdoor seating around a smokeless, wood-burning fire pit and family outdoor dining for 6.
Occupancy max is 8 person and we can ideally only offer parking for 2 cars in the summer months.
Our Space:
Sleeping - Primary – Queen Bed with smart TV - Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed - Bedroom 3 – Upstairs North side dormer with 2 twin beds (not bunked) - Bedroom 4 – Upstairs South side dormer with Queen Bed Clean linens and towels are provided for all the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Bathing - 1st floor is beautifully renovated shower/tub combination, high end fixtures and new vanity - Downstairs stand up shower was recently enclosed for privacy
Amenities of home: The kitchen is fully equipped with AllClad pots & pans for the new induction cooktop, new refrigerator and beverage fridge, sets of dishes and glasses for indoor and outdoor, casserole dishes, mixing bowls, strainer, utensils, cookie sheets, cutting boards, microwave, Keurig coffee maker and a 12-cup drip coffee pot, dishwasher and dish towels.
We are ready for your home-made meals unless you would rather grill out. A propane grill is waiting for the Grill Master of your family out back.
Our home also has a full-size washer and dryer with detergent and dryer sheets supplied.
Other Features The basement provides the kids with endless entertainment with a foosball table, ping pong table, games and a smart Tv with DVD player and nostalgic Atari gaming system.
Beach chairs, towels and a wagon make heading to the beach a breeze, or take a stroll around town on our cruiser bikes in the garage.
We offer contactless entry to the home with personalized keycode access and will have full use of the entire home. We provide a guest pass that allows you to use the private neighborhood beach and we just ask to respect our neighbors and home while you are here.
The home is also within a host of area amenities and attractions:
Cedar Point (10 miles) and Sports Force Park (9 miles) Water parks - Kalahari (10 miles) and Great Wolf Lodge (10 min) Ferries to the Lake Erie Islands (15 miles) Put-in-Bay or Kelly’s Island Golf - Thunderbird Golf Course or Sawmill Creek (5 min) Wineries – Quarry Hill Winery (10 min), Winerie (15 min), Paper Moon (15 min), Breweries – Saucy Brew Works (10 min), Twin Oast Brewing (20 min), CLAG Brewing Company (20 min)
Hiking Trails- Old Woman’s Creek (2 min), Sheldon’s Marsh (5 min), Edison Woods (15min), Mill Hollow (15 min) and the Castalia Quarry (20 min) Rainy day ideas – Ghostly Manor (10 min), Merry Go Round Museum (10 min), Main Event (30 min), Cleveland Aquarium (45 min)
Our charming cottage is the perfect getaway to experience all that Lake Erie shores and islands have to offer.
No pets please and no smoking or vaping allowed inside.
We offer contactless check in, but we only live 2 miles away if there are any issues or needs. City Ordinance 11 PM quiet time. 1 Car in Driveway - Street Parking otherwise on a first come first serve basis No more than 2 vehicles No pets and no smoking or vaping in the home
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City Ordinance 11 PM quiet time.
1 Car in Driveway - Street Parking otherwise on a first come first serve basis
No more than 2 vehicles
Important information
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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 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
About the area
Huron
Located in Huron, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and popular attractions include Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Cedar Point. Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and Skateworld are also worth visiting.
Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
Thunderbird Hills Golf Courses - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Sawmill Creek Golf Course - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 9 min drive - 14.9 km
Getting around
Sandusky Station - 16 min drive
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
Angry Bull Steak House - 4 min drive
Long John Silver's - 5 min drive
Smile! Pho Vietnamese Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Getaway to Lake Erie with Private Beach Access pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Getaway to Lake Erie with Private Beach Access?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Getaway to Lake Erie with Private Beach Access on 10 May, 2026 start from S$678, 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 Family Getaway to Lake Erie with Private Beach Access?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Getaway to Lake Erie with Private Beach Access?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Getaway to Lake Erie with Private Beach Access?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family Getaway to Lake Erie with Private Beach Access located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Erie and within 3 miles (5 km) of Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve and Thunderbird Hills Golf Courses. Sawmill Creek Golf Course and Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Great house for a family! Close access to a private beach, and all the beach toys/bikes/gear you could ever need. We had a wonderful time and the manager was extremely responsive and helpful.
We had a great time at the rental for a last minute family vacation. Short walk to the beach, which was clean and sandy. Great for little kids and bigger kids too. Plenty of ice cream places in town. Game room in the basement was a hit.
Ton of room to spread out and gather. Management was very responsive and helpful. Basement was great for the kids. Would love more outdoor seating and a firepit would make the house perfect !
My family and I loved our stay here. The private beach was close by and the water was beautiful. We had watched the sunrise a couple of mornings. We were close to Cedar Point which was our main reason to visit. We left to take a break to go swimming and then back to the park again later. It was perfect! The fire pit in the back was a big hit to do s’mores on. The kids enjoyed the game room. House was stocked with everything we needed. Having the beach chairs and bikes was a big hit for days at the lake! Stores were close by for groceries etc. Marcy was a great host, she was available for any questions and makes sure the house is in order. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Marcy is an amazing host and you will be lucky to stay at any of her properties! Old Homestead II is a great location and perfect for families all the extra touches make this the perfect home to bring children. The layout, backyard and short walk to the beach makes life so easy. Marcy was on right away answering and questions we had and questions we hadn't even thought of. Your welcome packet is amazing and you will feel right at home at reading. You will love staying here!
Where do I begin? From the minute we made our reservation Marcy was in contact with us, responding quickly to email questions, and sending us details about the house. She even stopped by to greet us when we arrived! She was wonderful to interact with whenever we had a question. The house was great: comfortable furniture and beds, bathroom amenities, pack ‘n play and highchair for our grandchildren, toys and games, smart TVs, beach supplies, coffee bar, great back yard - I could go on and on; we really had everything we needed. Our only request would be for more privacy for the downstairs bathroom, especially with a lot of people in the house; but that wouldn’t keep us from staying here again. The location couldn’t be better. Literally 2 level blocks from a lovely private beach, with swings, picnic tables and benches. The walk is short enough that we could easily go more than once a day. Thank you, Marcy, for sharing your lovely home. We hope to return.
Marcy was an excellent hostess, replying quickly whenever we had a question. The house and yard were perfect for our week long, 3 generation gathering. We loved the quiet neighborhood and the private beach.
Super clean and easy in + out. Great spaces in the kitchen and basement for a whole family to play games and spend time together. The private beach is a short walk away and very cleaned + well maintained. The neighborhood around this property is pleasant for a walk or jog, and is less than 15 minutes drive to Cedar Point.
We’ve been using VRBO for over 20 years and Marcy is hands down the best host we’ve ever dealt with. I can’t recommend her and her properties highly enough!
Most importantly, this property was extremely clean, inside & out. Had a large back yard with games to play & it was a short walk to the private beach. And if you’re there for a baseball tournament, as we were, it’s a short drive to Sports Force Park. Also, the host was wonderful to deal with.
We have a large family of 9 and this home easily accommodated us. The home was clean, cozy, and in a great neighborhood that is located two blocks from the beach. We loved everything about our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to visit Huron, Ohio.
This past weekend was amazing and the home was exceptional. The neighborhood was very nice and the neighbors were extremely friendly! My family loved the home and we'll definitely book another stay in the near future! 10/10!
Bryant S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you so much Bryant, we enjoyed having you. Your family is wonderful and we thank you for your service to our country. I also gave you a 5 star review to let other hosts know that your family is so respectful and a pleasure to host!
We were in need of nothing. Beds super comfortable, plenty of pillows. Little details like Plenty of towels, wonderful coffee bar! The downstairs was perfect! Kids had lots to do and had their own space. We didn’t need a stroller or high chair but I was impressed that they had it!! This host goes above and beyond! Easily accessible. We had a hard time with using the pad. (Also could of been my daughter hitting too many numbers, lol) I called and second ring she answered and immediately was able to fix the issue from where she was. We were inside in minutes. I will definitely stay here again! 5 Stars!! 10 Stars if I could!
We decided to celebrate our anniversary with our kids this year and wanted a cozy place close to Lake Erie. This place met all of our expectations! It is family friendly (lots of games and amenities to keep them entertained), beautifully decorated, comfortable and a short walk to an amazing private beach. We were very close to a grocery store and lovely restaurants as well. Highly recommend this vacation home! We are already looking forward to staying again soon! :)
We had a great weekend at the private beach, which was only 2 short blocks away. The beach was awsome with few people there wich was great the days we showed up late and found a spot right away.The owner was easy to communicate with with a great personality. Loved the neigborhood with its own park and quiet streets. We will be renting here again!!!
The house is beautiful. The host was great. She was in contact with us right away to see if we needed anything. She had signs in the house that were very helpful and a book about the home and the area. The house was very clean. We had plenty of towels, dishes, utensils. All the games kept our boys occupied. We stayed so we could go to Cedar Point, it was very close, about a 15 minute drive away. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
We wanted to find a place while we went to Cedar Point and this place was perfect. Perfect location. Added bonus that there was a private beach in the neighborhood. Marcy was also so sweet and very responsive. 5 stars!
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Marcy Barkema
Hello! I have lived in Huron for over 35 years and feel so blessed to live and raise my two daughters in such a wonderful area. I know you will find this a charming town and I am happy to assist if you need anything.
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