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Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Dining
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!

Nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, enjoy the serenity of our Lake Erie towns! The full first floor of our cottage home is your escape. Relax inside the spacious living spaces or enjoy the fire pit and lounge in our outdoor living retreat. Please note that while our cottage is on Lakeside Chautauqua property, it 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, fishing charters, 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 myriad of shopping opportunities from fine art to souvenirs, you will find something for everyone in your group!

We want you to feel at home during your stay. Our cottage has a fully outfitted kitchen, dining room, living room with a comfortable fold-out queen-sized sofa, and a twin-sized fold-out chair, sunroom, bedroom with a queen-sized bed, and large bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is a washer and dryer for your needs. We furnish you with all of the staples, spices, condiments, and coffee that you will need, as well as linens and toiletries for your convenience. The outside area offers a fire-pit, shaded lounge area with comfortable seating, a sunny area with chaise loungers. We have a gas grill and charcoal grill available for your use. 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
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

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
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

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Marblehead, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and popular attractions include Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Island Adventures Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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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

  • Sandusky Station - 26 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 66 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!?

As of 10 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! on 22 Mar, 2026 start from S$158, 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 Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious first-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Erie and Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve. Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely place to stay! Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Exactly as described. Comfortable. Host was very helpful

Stayed here for fishing trip. Close to most boat ramps.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice older home, we had the whole first floor & lots of space. We appreciated the amenities from the owner. Location was close to places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Bird’s Nest Stay

Great place to stay when visiting the area! Very convenient to everything! We so enjoyed the homey atmosphere of the place and boy, it was stocked with anything you might need. Paul is a super host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

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

Lakeside fun!

Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria H.

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

Fall Trip

We enjoyed staying at this property. It fit our needs perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host made certain that anything we could possibly need was provided at this rental. I also loved all of the cute little creative touches throughout the cottage. The only drawback was that this gem isn't within the gates of Lakeside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody K.

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

They thought of everything!

Adorable place in great location. Owners were very responsive and I appreciated very much all the little details included in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Not just another rental

Wonderful place, very welcoming and well appointed. Felt like home. I was solo, but it would be perfect also for a couple + child. Owners were very responsive and on top of all communication. Looking forward to staying here again next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corri M.

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

Quick trip

Property was clean and well equipped. The owners have truly thought of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis R.

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

Nice

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittiney O.

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

Nice House

This place was great. It had everything you could've needed and more. Location was great less than a mile from Kelleys Island Ferry and only a 15 minute drive to the Put-In-Bay Ferry. Place has two units so you can hear other people's movings at times. Very nice outdoor space and kitchen was loaded up. Would def stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The kitchen supplies were amazing! Nice to find games to play with the grandchildren. Easy drives to local areas of interest. Uneven stone steps a little tough on an 80 year old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Regina O.

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

Girls weekend

Our trip was from Sept 20th-22nd. The kitchen was stocked and we appreciated that we could have whatever we wanted. It was very comfortable and had games and other activities to do. Enjoyed the shops and boutiques in the little town of Marblehead and loved the wineries plus we were given an extra hour to pack up and leave!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Water Wonderland Retreat

We had a fantastic 3 days at the Bird’s Nest in the first floor space, which was well-equipped, clean, cozy, and perfectly situated for easy access to the islands, Sandusky, and all the lovely new and old sights and eateries in Lakeside, Marblehead, and Catawba. Paul is an attentive host, always prompt with messaging to see if check-in went smoothly and help us with the thermostat. We’re anxious to return to this Water Wonderland retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lona D.

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

Marblehead Trip

This is a very charming little house. Very clean and comfortable. Close to all your activities from Marblehead, Port Clinton and Sandusky. The lighthouse is just down the road as well as a roadside park to sit and look at lake Erie. I would recommend this house and area to everyone. I will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie N.

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

Perfect spot for a lake visit!

My husband and I stayed at Lakeside 1 for 3 nights for a short getaway and it was perfect! The owner thought of everything for the accommodations -- clean, cozy, and well-stocked with whatever we needed. I wish I would have had one more day to spend reading on the benches on the front porch. Close to ferries to Kelley's Island (Loved it!) and Put-in-Bay (Loved it until around 6 p.m. when the vibe changed). We also enjoyed all the local restaurants and shops in Marblehead. Thanks for great accommodations and great communication, Paul! We hope to be back -- and hopefully bring friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi Y.

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

Great place to relax after busy days!

This was more than we could have asked for! Perfect place to go back to after a busy day. Sooooo very clean and well stocked! I really can’t think of anything else they could have done. There was fresh fruit on the kitchen table which was fabulous!! My mom was on the futon which was very comfortable. We didn’t get to enjoy the outdoor space so we will have to rent again. 😃
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice little apartment for two. Great kitchen with up-to-date appliances, and plenty of condiments, spices, etc. plus a water filter pitcher in the fridge. Simple dining room with books, games, and an inkjet printer. Living room TV requires a little skill to operate, but streaming services were available as advertised. Bathroom has large walk-in shower and is well ventilated, plus all kinds of toiletries if you forget sonething. Bed is higher than "normal," but very comfortable. Big washer (read the directions) and dryer. Met the owner -- very nice. We'd happily stay here again. But, if you're going to Lakeside, note that this is outside, and there's a fence, so you're in for a mile hike to get to the "downtown" ... and the tram does not go to the east gate.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was awesome. They really did have everything you could need. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice layout, great kitchen. Both charcoal Weber and gas grill is available. Big bathroom. Paul is very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Very comfortable.

I was very comfortable and my stay relaxing just like I wanted. The home was clean and well appointed. It wascentral to what I wanted to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec T.

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

Accommodating, Thoughtful, and Easy

This property and the one above it were perfect for me and my groomsmen the night before my wedding. We rented both places out and had planety of space to sleep and hang out. The host was accommodating when we needed a late check out, and even provided some refreshments and a little gift after they found out it was for my wedding. There is laundry on site, plenty of sheets, towels, and blankets, and the bathroom is massive. The bar space outside is nice, even though we couldn't use it much since we rented in October. I'd highly recommend this property and any other place that this owner has. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Lake Erie

Great place with nice amenities. Communications with property manager was very good. Good location with a sufficient number of restaurants near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Everything as promised -- and more!

The property was comfortable, spacious, clean and welcoming. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Paul Dunn

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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.



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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