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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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Port Clinton, OH
Fisherman's Wharf
Place, Fisherman's Wharf
4 min drive
Waterworks Park
Place, Waterworks Park
4 min drive
Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach
Place, Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach
5 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest / Pool House Queen
1 Queen Bed
Main House / Bunk room
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Main House / Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Main House / Queen
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest / Pool House Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Main House / Half Bath
Toilet
Main House / Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton
Port Clinton's Hidden Retreat Gem!
Everyone says that….but we mean it!
Main Home with In ground PRIVATE POOL & Patio +a Private Guest House separate of the home.
NOTE - The only PRIVATE POOL listing in Port Clinton!
Main House 3B / 1.5 Bath
Guest House (Great for privacy !) 1B / 1 Bath
Our Great Lake Retreat Villa is situated mere minutes from all Port Clinton activities such as Fishing, Boating, Eats & Drinks, Night Life, Beaches, Lighthouses, Family Fun & more!
Close to: Cedar Point & The Lake Erie Islands (Put In Bay / Kelleys Island ), Marblehead and Port Clinton Lighthouses, Birdwatching and multiple State Parks.
With a mix of Farmhouse Inspiration throughout, we've added some subtle Nautical flare to the home and created Port Clinton's lone Great Lake Escape Pool Home / Villa, and believe the Guest House is a GREAT addition vs. a standard vacation rental. The Guest House allows multiple families to enjoy additional privacy vs. standard rentals, or a place for Mom/Dad or Grandpa/Grandma to either escape from the grandkids....or to simply turn in early.
HD Streaming TV's in each bedroom HD Streaming TV 65" in the Living Room HD Streaming TV 42" in the Dining / Family area
Gaming System (Nintendo Switch) provides a nice opportunity for young and old to bond, or just something for the kids to do while you plan your day. Bring you own games, or take advantage of what we provide (the games vary).
The home is open concept with the Master Bedroom, Dining Area and Kitchen off the Pool/Patio side of the home. This is very relaxing, providing the kind of views your family hopes for on vacation.
Beds are comfortable and rooms are simple to relax in, with the Queen bedroom in the main home offering leisurely reading options and even a few lotions throughout the year.
Having 2.5 baths across the 2 Living Spaces (Main House + Guest House) provides ample opportunity to prepare for the day, and to refreshen up after a long day enjoying the area, with the privacy everyone expects from home (even while sharing a vacation rental).
The GEM is the Outdoor area. The Dry Dock area (patio) and In ground pool provide SOOOO much room to spread out and enjoy the fun and the sun.
The Guest House is a bonus that cannot be overlooked. It provides a separate living space for any couple in your family. Young or Old, some simply like the seclusion and will enjoy being able to turn in early for the night. Guest home is located just off the pool, and is a full amenity (Full Kitchen / Full Bath ) offering. FULL AC of course in the Guest House as well!
As we head into Season 4.....the property has been a hit!
Pool 5' deep end 3' shallow end
You may also bring in your own floats as you see fit, and we'll provide some as well.
Enjoy a cookout from the Patio with many seating options, and chaise loungers for catching some sun, as well as the updated Polywood furniture new for 2025!
The Weber Grill is ready to feed the entire crew!
With a Pool Home....the action doesn't stop when you get back home for the evening, and can start as early as you like! Keep the kids entertained while you plan out the day, or keep the good times rolling into the evening. With your own private pool, the vacation feels like a vacation 24/7, not just when you leave the home!
Something for everyone here as the home provides many areas to spread out and relax!!
Property consists of 3 main areas:
1. Main House 2. Pool House 3. The Pool and Patio area
Home is equipped with the following Surveillance cameras, fully disclosed locations and monitoring areas as agreed by all VRBO Hosts: 1. Front Ring Doorbell (coverage includes the entire front entryway) 2. Ring Floodlight Camera mounted above garage (coverage area includes the main parking area from main parking by the Main Home's garage area, to the road monitoring all vehicles entering the property from the street) 3. Ring Cam mounted outside on the Pool/Patio area (1 ring camera - located at entry point to the back patio on the fence - Cameras positioned to cover the back patio area / pool area and Guest House Entry). All Cameras utilized for security purposes / Insurance purposes only (not monitored).
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100% supervision of all children required at Pool!
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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 the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Checkout Time
11am (no exceptions peak season)
* Drop all garbage (bagged) in the garbage bin outside.
* Please let us know when you've checked out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
*No refunds outside Cancellation Policy - please acquire the Travel Protection you need.
*No Pets / NO SMOKING (violators removed without refund).
*Pool Rules are posted.
*No Glass on Pool Patio. No food/drink IN POOL.
*All Children/All Ages to be Supervised in pool 100%
*No Parties / Events
Please adhere to your official Guest List supplied to Host (authorized guests) unless communicating with your host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2856623vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Port Clinton
Located in Port Clinton, this villa is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The Keeper’s House and South Bass Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jet Express and Fisherman's Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fremont Speedway or Margaretta Stadium. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Sandusky Station - 22 min drive
Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
The Brick House - 4 min drive
Jolly Roger's Seafood House - 6 min drive
Bell Mell Tavern & Pizza - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton?
As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton on 7 Sept, 2026 start from S$599, 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.
Is Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Country Home Villa + PRIVATE POOL & Guest House <1 mile to downtown Port Clinton located?
Located in the heart of Port Clinton, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sandusky Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Erie and Jet Express. Fisherman's Wharf and Waterworks Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This place was amazing! Very accurate to the listing and the host was very responsive when I had questions. The location was great for what we had planned.
We had a great stay! Loved the extra touches provided like games, pool toys, and starter snacks and drinks. Didnt get to enjoy pool as much as we'd like but overall a great stay!
Beautiful, clean home and and property, convenient location close to everything yet private, excellent hosts with great communication, easy check-in and out, 10/10 would recommend
We loved every part of our stay at the house everything we needed was provided our check in was easy as could be snacks and drinks were waiting for me and my husband and our kidos the games they provided were a great addition...We would love to stay again when we go that way again!
Beautiful house, the deck and pool are fantastic! Steve is super polite, friendly, helpful, and you can tell he puts a lot of care into the home and hosting!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Hi Jen! Thanks for noticing the effort, and thank you as well. It was nice to meet you, and we hope to see you again (year after year!). Until then, best wishes! Steve & Avery
We had a wonderful stay - two families with children, plenty of space for everyone and plenty of activities. Property is in a great location to explore Port Clinton and Put-in-Bay. Outdoor space is lovely. Owners were exceptional hosts Strongly recommend and would consider staying if we are in the area in the future.
Everything was in excellent condition and well taken care of. The owners left extras for their guest to help them enjoy their stay. Very accommodating. We had an enjoyable vacation and enjoyed their property very much.
This was such a great house! It was perfect for our family and the babies. The pool was great and nice that it had a wall around it so perfect for the littles! Steve was very accommodating and answered questions quickly. The house was in a perfect location close to everything. We all really enjoyed our stay and couldn’t have asked for a better house!
Lucianne S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Hi Luci! Was great to have you and your group, and we appreciate the great communication all week. Happy to have you back again and again! Thank you, Steve & Avery
We absolutely loved staying here for a quick getaway! We had sunny 90 degree weather and the pool was perfect. The backyard offers privacy which was a bonus. Thank you Steve for the wonderful hospitality! Highly recommend
Steve made it very easy to check in and out. Everything was laid out easily. The home is beautiful. We had a girls weekend and had the best time hanging out together at the house . Enjoyed one night in downtown PC but it was their off season so not much night life. Pool and patio were beautiful!!!!!! They had everything you needed at the house for an enjoyable stay.
We celebrated a milestone birthday with friends from Pittsburgh, Hershey, and San Francisco. Loved the main house, guest house, pool, and close proximity to the downtown and Jet Express ferry to Put-In-Bay. A great time had by all. Hosts were very communicative and accommodating.
Great vacation home!!! The property has everything you need and the owners are so nice and helpful!!! If I'm ever in the area again, I would stay again!! The pool is amazing!!!
TAMMY M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
Thank you Tammy, we would absolutely welcome you back! Appreciate the kind words, and the opportunity to host! Steve @The Great Lake Retreat
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julianne
23 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home with pool and guest house. Clean and roomy. Perfect for my family.
Very clean home. Well stocked on kitchen items and around the house items. Had a good choice of games including a Nintendo switch. Really enjoyed our stay.
We couldn’t be happier with our stay here. The property itself is wonderful, but the details are what really made our time special! From the entire outdoor area and the pool, to the amenities inside we were thoroughly impressed. We can’t recommend staying here enough and plan to book again next time we are in the area!
Property is exactly how it is described. Very clean, well maintained and stocked with everything you need. The property owners communication was above expectation. He stayed in contact with us regularly and was very prompt with replying to my questions. We visited with 2 small children and while the weather didn’t cooperate for us to swim in the pool, we still had so much fun hanging around the pool playing with my grandson who enjoyed throwing ball's into the pool. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Marcella V.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
It was great to have you. A pleasant group that took great care of the home, and communicated very well. Additionally, Labor Day 2025 was historically cool, and they still remained upbeat, positive and were a blessing. We love being a part of everyone's family vacation's, and are thankful that you and your family enjoyed the home and your time in the area. Come see us in 2026 and we'll dial up a bit more HEAT to go with all that sunshine we had! Thanks a bunch for all the kind words!
Our family had a wonderful time. The house and pool area was just great. The house was close to everything we wanted to see. We really had a fantastic time and want to thank Steve for allowing us to stay. 10 stars!
My family had such a great stay at this home. The highlight was the pool, which we used every day. The house was very clean and full of nice touches (several TVs, games, well-equipped kitchen). Communication with Steve & Avery was great too - they were so prompt with their responses and gave us great fishing recommendations in the area. Would stay here again for sure!
Nice property; lovely pool. Easy to be together and enough room to also stay apart for a while. Beautiful country kitchen. Our group loved the game there called Blank Slate.
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. It was perfect for our family of eight. It was nice for the teenagers to have their own space. We all enjoyed the pool with comfortable lounges and a patio to eat our meals. The host was very easy to work with and responded quickly. I highly recommend this property.
We were there for 3 days and had a really good time enjoying the pool and grilling. The house was very clean and just a joy to walk into something that nice. The property manager was very nice and helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone coming out this way!
Thank you Steve!
Sharon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Steve Joseph
Year #5 Hosts who opened their 2nd of 2 properties in 2022 (because we enjoyed the first opening in 2021).
Sales professional investing in an area that I've grown up, and love. The Port Clinton and Marblehead areas are "home", locally graduating and working as a Sales/Engineer/HOSTING savant (kidding....but we love hosting)
Easy to reach and can provide great detail on most anything in the area, or surrounding areas including food / fun and fishing info.
Need a Charter? Need some fishing reports? Need a place to set up some chairs and fish from shore? Need a place to find your fishing tackle and bait for your trip? Ask and we're happy to provide anything and everything you'll need!
We'll help where we can, while also hosting from afar to ensure the most private experience possible.
We're determined to earn your business, then keep your business year after year! I myself am tired of purchasing options from anyone that only needs your business once....that's not our goal. We'd love to have you back year after year!
Why they chose this property
This particular Pool & Guest House property was of interest to me personally, prior to my hosting journey which began in 2021. Heading into Season 4 and we continue to host the property as a unique offering for those heading into the Port Clinton area, and either require or prefer an added layer of privacy. There's swimming in a pool with opening and closing hours + a dozen other people....then there's enjoying your own private pool experience.
Unique in nature, the area does not offer many homes like this, and we're both excited and take great pride in offering this to our Guests! We choose privacy and comfort on our own vacations, and are now proud to offer something similar here in Port Clinton, Ohio.
What makes this property unique
Unique is the best way to describe this property.
We offer A country setting, offering both a 1400 sq/ft Main Home, then a fully separate Private Guest House (with full bath, kitchen and laundry and Cold Central AC!!)
The Country setting and Pool/Patio area are amazing. You'll dip in the pool, drink from the patio and if lucky, watch deer/rabbits and even some peacocks etc, walk leisurely across the back of the property while you relax in the pool (or on the spacious patio). The sunsets can be amazing, better than we'd hoped when we bought the property (we purchased in the Winter....then realized the gorgeous country views when we opened that Summer!).
Unique design and opportunity for families wanting to enjoy something a bit different....some telling us "we eat/sleep/hang here all day". With so much to do in the area, many love to get away from the home for a few hours at a time, then let the kids put more energy into some pool time! Fun Fact - children that swim longer, sleep longer....and everyone sleeps good!
Tons of parking just off the main highway, and just outside of city Limits. No close neighbors to cramp your style or use of the home. Play music. Be yourselves. Have fun enjoying one of, if not THE only Private Pool Home offering in Port Clinton.
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