Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks

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Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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Akron, OH

Portage Lakes State Park
‪6 min drive‬
Firestone Country Club
‪6 min drive‬
University of Akron
‪12 min drive‬
Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Imagine being surrounded by nature away from everything but still only minutes from all the luxuries of what you need & want. Picturesque community in the heart of Portage Lakes that reminds you of what life used to be like. Quiet & enjoyable, whether your cooking out, kayaking on the lake, swimming, or relaxing with a fishing pole.
Need or forgot something, Acme fresh market is less than 5 minutes away with no traffic along with an array of restaurants & shops. Not to mention endless parks, biking & hiking trails. 20-25 mins will get you to The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Akron Zoo, The Science Center, Cuyahoga National Forest & Golf courses. The Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame is 40-45 mins & the No.1 Amusement Park in the World Cedar Point is just over an hour away.
What you will notice about what we are trying to do here is make everything less stressful. Like providing outdoor gas grill with gas, kayaks with life vests for all sizes, Tiki Torches for those nights whether you need them or just want them for ambiance. We also try to surround you with plants & flowers. Binoculars to watch humming birds & owls, wood peckers and other beautiful birds. Everything nature has to offer is just a stay away. We have completely remodeled everything from Fresh paint, New furniture, floors & trim, cabinets to the granite counter tops and then some. It will stay nice and (clean) for every guest that stays with us, that's our promise to you. We believe we will be your come back destination. See You Soon... P.S. People with mobility or weight issues may have trouble at our location.

Property manager

Steve Neal

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

(Caution) Elderly*Children* w/Mobility issues

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Can't be left alone uncaged - Must clean up waste

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No loud noises, parties, or going on neighbors property. Strictly enforced. Even if threatened with bad review. Can you believe I have to write that?

Please if you think your vehicle leaks fluid of any kind, park across the street in our graveled parking lot. For guest to use also.

No rearranging furniture of any kind. No cutting on anything without the cutting boards provided. Nothing unnatural goes in the toilet (septic tank)

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

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 deadlock

About the area

Akron

Located in Akron, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Firestone Stadium and Biery House and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Portage Lakes State Park. Akron Zoo and Derby Downs are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Akron, OH

What's nearby

Portage Lakes State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Firestone Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Firestone Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
University of Akron - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
Akron Civic Theater - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
‪Tito's Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Number 1 Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks ?

As of 6 May, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks on 7 May, 2025 start from S$337.52, 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.

What time is check-in at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Portage Lakes State Park, Summa Barberton Hospital Barberton Area Family Practice and Firestone Country Club. Firestone Stadium and Topgolf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

21 Apr, 2025

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

Peaceful weekend

Would book this spot again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

C J.

29 Mar, 2025

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

Perfectly Lovely

This property is peaceful, quaint and well-furnished. The host is responsive and kind. It is absolutely lakefront with all the perks available (kayaks, grilling, firepit).

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

26 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful Location and Property

The owner was so accommodating! I lost my mom this past week and the house was so warm and inviting just what we needed . The owner was very friendly and inviting. Such a Beautiful view ! Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina N.

13 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful Lakefront Paradise

This peaceful slice of heaven we found from out of town due to a doctor's appointment we scheduled early in the area. Turned out to be an amazing day. It was 70 degrees in March, went kayaking and cooked out on the provided gas grill. Between the wildlife and the stunning view, The place was spotless and we couldn't have asked for more. Come to find out the nice older couple we met next door was in from out of town as both neighbors live out of the area. So what a gem we found. Ended up calling our host Steve who was great about this shower head they had attached to the shower that had this 15 stage filter on it that made your hair and skin feel amazing. Who knew but told my husband we have to get one of those. Wow, we didn't want to leave and will definitely visit again. Highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

13 Mar, 2025

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

Peaceful Cottage

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

5 Jan, 2025

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

Perfect place for my kids and I

Traveled over the holidays with my 10 year old and grown teen boys to see family nearby. The house fit our needs perfectly.Read the reviews to get a little more insight into the place beyond the description (other than the one where someone drunkenly walked into a neighbors house). The description is accurate, the reviews, for the most part, are accurate, and when we're back in the area we will absolutely look at staying here again.The host is responsive, the neighborhood is quiet, the lake is great, and the place was exceptionally clean.Thank you for having us Steve!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

George R.

17 Nov, 2024

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Would never rent again

Address numbers not on house was confusing. Parked in next door neighbors spot. He came out shouting with hands in air. Neighbor watches property for owner. Had to pay owner extra for our dogs which ended up being a technology error on our part. Owner was irritated and called us drunk. Told him to not send messages that weren’t true. Spiral staircase was dangerous. Downstairs was musty. Bathrooms were awkward as the toilet is upstairs and the bathroom downstairs has no toilet. Water downstairs is bad smelling and leaves disgusting odor on skin. Owner and neighbor apologized for their rude behavior on the last day and offered us two free days. We refused. Beautiful view wasn’t worth the issues we had to deal with. Not ever again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

10 Nov, 2024

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

Fun cottage!

We had a great time. Thank you very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carol R.

6 Nov, 2024

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

Days on the lake

We met friends from Columbus for the weekend. This house was within easy driving distance of the Towpath trail. We also toured Stan Hywet. The outdoor setting is beautiful. The drawback was that the only toilet is upstairs in a half bath. One of the bedrooms is downstairs. And there is a narrow metal winding staircase to go up and down

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaymee W.

29 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The house, and our interaction with the property owner were disappointing. We were greeted with about 30, steep, cement stairs required to access the property, this was not advertised. These stairs were not easy to navigate in the light, and were difficult carrying anything and in the dark. On the second evening of our stay, we returned to the property with our friends, and intended to have dinner, make s’mores, fish and enjoy the view. As we began to build a fire in the pit, the property owner came out of his house (on the same property), and put our fire out. He said renters weren’t permitted to use the fire pit (although it is pictured in the advertisement). He then accused us of not following the rules, and demanded that my guests leave. He did not allow me to say anything, or explain. We had not caused any disturbance, and had no intention to do so. It was embarrassing. Additionally, the inside of the house, wasn’t the same quality, we have experienced at the many properties we have stayed at. The house had a very musty/wet smell. The water also had a very strong smell - so much, we decided to shower and wash clothes at nearby families (but the washing machine wasn’t working either). The bathroom setup was odd, and inconvenient - toilet upstairs, shower (pipe coming from hole in the ceiling)and sink downstairs. The spiral, metal staircase is extremely narrow, it’s hard to carry anything down, and are overall difficult to navigate. Unfortunately,

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Nice place

Was a quick weekend. All was nice. Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

23 Sept, 2024

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

Lovely cottage on the lake.

We had such an amazing time. We had a very quiet, relaxing, and amazing week!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

14 Sept, 2024

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

Convenient

We wanted some place close for a long weekend. The house was tiny but tastefully decorated with a nice outdoor area. The dock was safe but could use some updating. Owners were super easy to work with let us keep our boat at the dock. We would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherre H.

14 Sept, 2024

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

Great

Nice quiet location! Everything was clean and as stated it would be!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Peaceful getaway

The lake view and outdoor space are perfect for a peaceful getaway. Cottage has been updated, very nice! The second bedroom is located down a narrow spiral staircase. Anyone sleeping in the 2nd bedroom would have to come upstairs to use the toilet.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylynn E.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Quaint and Clean

Property is exactly as advertised. Owners were responsive. We had beautiful weather and thoroughly enjoyed the outside space. Appreciated that linens and basics were provided. We were in the area to visit family and are very pleased we chose this cottage over a hotel. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time. Very relaxing and enjoyed kayaking the lake

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina S.

7 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice retreat on the lake

The property location is strange, but the location on the lake is amazing. We had a great sunrise every morning. The top floor of the property is great. The layout is strange. There is only a toilet and sink up top, the shower is on the lower floor which is difficult to get to using the spiral staircase. The neighborhood was difficult to maneuver through, and a bit run down. The lake house is one of the nicest properties we saw. Our biggest drawback was the smell of the water in the house. I am assuming it was a well water. It was undrinkable and after showering we still felt unclean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Great location and good communication

This was a perfect little spot for us to spend a few relaxing days directly on the lake. We loved having the kayaks! Steve was prompt with all his communication, and we would stay here again :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Cute unique property

Having grown up in the Akron area enjoying our parents summer cottage as a child I was taken back in time with this property on the lake. While our cottage on the lake didn't have indoor plumbing, internet, streaming TV and the decorator touches this property has, it reminded me of years gone by growing up when life was much simpler. If you want to share similar memories with your children or just yourself, this is the place to rent. I spent hours fishing of the dock and kayak although my results were minimal it was still enjoyable. Owner was responsive and timely. My only suggestion is clean the ceiling fan blades in the living room. My wife is a clean freak !

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

9 May, 2024

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

Relaxing getaway

This was a great place for a long weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori p.

10 Apr, 2024

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

Enjoyed our Stay

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was nicely decorated and very clean. We had what we needed to cook and be comfortable there. The back yard was so beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing on the deck. There was lots of wild life surrounding the lake - we even observed a Bald Eagle - the provided binoculars helped too. We were close to the Ohio to Erie bike path and enjoyed riding bikes into Akron. The host communicated well and we had a very relaxing time.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024