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Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach

Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Erie

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BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW. BEACH ACCESS
EASY WALK TO THE BEACH
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Sign at entrance to Cottage's Street
Enjoy your stay!!!!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81068 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH
  • Place, Allison's Mini-Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Firehouse Winery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakehouse Inn & Winery
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach

Completely renovated (May 2014) 4B/2B private beach cottage. Fully furnished with CENTRAL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Centrally located just steps away from the action and fun on 'the strip' to steps from the private beach for sunbathing and swimming. All this in a peaceful, quiet, private neighborhood!
Fully stocked kitchen (dishes, glasses, pots & pans, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, gas stove, refrigerator, towels & dishcloths). 4 private bedrooms for 8 people, complete with bed linens & pillows - #1- Full Size, #2 - Queen Size, #3 - 2 Twin Beds, #4 - 1 Twin w/Trundle Bed. (LIMITED OCCUPANCY TO 8 GUESTS)
Two Bathrooms; Upstairs has a tub. Downstairs has a shower. Both bathrooms are stocked with towels, hand and face cloths and tissue paper, bath & hand soaps. Gas Grill and picnic table in the backyard.
Bring your own beach towels. A washer & dryer are available.
Come and enjoy Happy Trails Cottage!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 10:00 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Geneva

Geneva-on-the-Lake is home to this cottage. Harpersfield Covered Bridge and Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Allison's Mini-Golf and Adventure Zone. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH

What's nearby

  • Allison's Mini-Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Firehouse Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Adventure Zone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sportsterz Bar And Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eddie's Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cove Nightclub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yankies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bb's Corner Carry Out - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach located?

Situated in Geneva-on-the-Lake, this cottage is steps away from Lake Erie and Allison's Mini-Golf. Old Firehouse Winery and Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, location was perfect for our trip. Owner super friendly & responded quickly to all questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Great time

Awesome property with an awesome view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

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

10th year

Very nice accommodations. Right where the kids, and the adults wanted to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

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

A perfect location

This house is everything we were looking for and more! It is a wonderful location, you can walk to everything on the strip. The house was very clean and comfortable and a perfect gathering space for our family and friends to visit. It was a perfect space for us all. We love the beach and to have coffee out at the bench on the water! Sunsets are incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property pic and info were a little misleading. We thought the house was right by the lake with a real beach to relax on. The house could use some maintenance. We enjoyed the strip and overall we had a real good time with our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kristen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is just perfect if you’re visiting the strip!! It a cute summer cottage fully stocked with almost Everything you need. The beds and linens absolutely need some attention- new mattresses are much needed. However, since we were only there for the weekend we made the best of it. Plenty of seating and space-parking was not an issue. We felt safe our entire stay. Host was in contact and communication was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

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

Great location

Fun place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

nice get away

can't beat the location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin N.

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

Vacation getaway

Great place right on the strip! Perfect for a family vacation! Just steps from a private beach!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Weekend Get Away

The location was perfect, my family and I really enjoyed ourselfs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

Weekend stay.

Enjoyed our stay. Property was as advertised, and close to everything. The property owner Karen was easy to work with, and the home was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R.

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

GOTL Vaca

Awesome stay - Great place - Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kerry

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

Perfect location

We had a wonderful time at this perfectly located lake cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

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

Fun long weekend at the lake

Perfect location for us. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candie W.

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

Excellent Rental

House was very clean and our host had excellent communication so arriving and checking out was super easy. Perfect location for visiting the strip. Definitely will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Great Place

It was a nice house that offered everything. Great location and nice neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Fun at Geneva

The location and property was great! Just what we needed for a 3 night stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Koren L.

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

Memorial Day memories

Awesome place to stay. Owner and property manager are great people to work with. Would highly recommend this place to any one traveling to Geneva on the lake
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann V.

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

Great location

Great location - close to Eddie's Grill and rest of strip, view of the water. Nice porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kel E.

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

Great Stay

This home is wonderful. location is the best! Always clean and organized. Karen is very easy to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Great weekend

It was the perfect house for the weekend. Right by the water and in the middle of all the action. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

GOTL family reunion

Good location for our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Girls Trip

Great location..Walking distance to restaurants and strip...Walking distance to lake...Very well equipped...Listing is accurate...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Great place to stay in the heart of GOTL

Convenient location, lots of space, and so easy to organize with the manager! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Great House

This is our second year at the property and it has all we need. We will be back next year for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Gould

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Our mother grew up here in GOTL living with her grandmother in the 1920's. After marrying our father and moving to California and then Florida for many years, our parents decided to return to the lake and purchased this cottage in '84 as a summer retreat. With their passing, we wanted to keep the GOTL heritage alive and took charge of the cottage in 2011. We updated the cottage almost from the ground up with new windows, electric, insulation, wood, tile & carpeted flooring. Central Air Conditioning and heat duct work was added to every room but the sun room. In 2014, we completed furnishing, decorating and stocking Happy Trails Cottage to create a comfortable, fun, easy living space where guests can go to the private beach and relax and swim or jump into the action along Ohio's first Lake Resort town. We look forward to having you visit and enjoy your stay in Happy Trails Cottage!

Why they chose this property

CENTRAL LOCATION

What makes this property unique

PRIVATE NEIGHBORHOOD
CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR FOR EVERYONE
3 DOORS FROM THE STRIP AND 3 DOORS FROM THE LAKE

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