Mermaid Tales: 1 Bed/1 Bunk Room Lakeside Cottage w/ HOT TUB!

Plan your getaway to Boardwalk Village and stay in this brand new, cozy, beautifully furnished lakefront cottage on Grand Lake St. Mary’s in Celina, OH! This 1 bedroom, 1 loft, 1.5 bath cottage boasts spectacular views of the lake AND pool. Boardwalk Village, an all-in-one experience alongside Greater Grand Lake, is a walking and biking paradise. We're perfect for a unique and relaxed getaway that is still in close proximity to shopping, dining, and other entertainment options!

Welcome to Mermaid Tales! A beautiful, lakeside cottage that embodies uniqueness and love of the lake!

As you walk in from the welcoming covered porch, you are greeted with an airy, fully-furnished, open-concept living space that features a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen which has everything you need from making a fresh morning cup of coffee to a tasty home-cooked meal. There is a crockpot provided in this unit for you to use. The living room is the perfect spot to put your feet up and relax after a long day on the lake. You can flip on the Smart TV, sign in to your streaming account and catch up on your favorite shows or movies. We have also provided you with a variety of games that will keep you entertained even on those rainy afternoons! For your convenience, there is also a half bathroom along with a stacked washer and dryer on the main level and the couch pulls out as a queen sleeper!

Head upstairs where you'll find a cozy loft furnished with a 3-tiered bunk bed that is a twin over a full over a queen bed. Everyone has a place to sleep! On your way to the master bedroom, you'll find a full bathroom that is stocked with fresh bath linens. You can also rest assured you'll have a pleasant and relaxing night’s sleep on quality linens that are fully laundered between each guest, from sheets to blankets and coverlets. The master bedroom has a queen bed, a closet for extra storage, AND has blackout curtains. But most importantly, you're not going to want to miss out on the stunning view from your own private balcony right off of the master bedroom! From this balcony, put your feet up and rest easy on the gliders and enjoy the amazing views of the beautiful pool area and sparkling lake. It truly doesn't get any better than this!

Guests who stay at Mermaid Tales will also get to enjoy their own private outdoor patio and hot tub all year round!

Enjoy the many perks of staying at Boardwalk Village. Not only is there a refreshing, heated pool right next door at our other cottages, but there is a beautiful, over-sized pool just steps away from your front door that you are welcome to enjoy! You can even stop over at the community grilling area next to the pool to grill up your favorite meals...play a few rounds of cornhole while you're at it!

In search of some outdoor recreational fun?! We can't be on the lake without offering just that! Stop by Helton Lodge Rentals, right next door to Boardwalk Village, where you can rent a pontoon, Speedster boat, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, golf carts and bicycles! They are your one-stop-shop to get you around Grand Lake without ever having to get in your car!

Just a few more steps and you're at Boardwalk Grill! We highly recommend having dinner there at least once. You'll get to experience fresh food, hand-crafted cocktails and live music...all lakeside!

Book your stay today so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy everything Boardwalk Village has to offer!

Guests do not need to check in at an office or lobby. They will receive a personal door code that will activate at the time of check-in. Boardwalk Village guests will have access to both pools, grilling station, outdoor dining area, and green space. Free parking is also available for guests (parking pass(es) provided in each unit).

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Celina (voted best hometown in Ohio!) is home to 10,000 residents and Ohio's largest inland lake, Grand Lake St. Mary’s. It’s a great location for boating, fishing, or taking part in one of Celina’s many summer festivals. You will be within minutes of several local restaurants and Celina’s downtown area, where the west edge of the lake contains a wide boardwalk, suitable for walking or bike riding while enjoying the lakeside view.

BEDS: This unit sleeps up to 9. On the main floor, there is a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. There is 1 bedroom upstairs, with a queen bed along with an upstairs loft that has a 3-tiered bunk bed: twin over full over queen bed (sleeps 5).

PARKING: This house comes with 2 parking passes that are provided inside the unit. If they are not left in the welcome basket upon check-out, you will be charged a fee of $75/each to replace. No additional parking passes will be given. If additional parking is needed, please contact the host. Parking at BOARDWALK GRILL is prohibited unless you are dining at the restaurant.

POOL: We will provide 9 wristbands in your unit for each guest to access the pool areas. If wristbands are not left in the welcome basket upon check-out, you will be charged a fee of $50/each to replace. We also provide a key fob that gains you access to the pool when open. You will be able to access both pools with this key fob. Pool access is for staying guests only.
*Pool Season: mid May-end of September (time frame may change depending on weather)*
*Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty. Guests use the pool at their own risk. We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur in the pool area.*

PETS: This unit is NOT pet friendly. However, we do have select units that are pet friendly at Boardwalk Village – Pelican’s Perch, The Captain, 769 TH, 771 TH, Sandlot, Glistening Gem, and Sunny Shores.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: At Boardwalk Village, we pride ourselves not only on our superb service but the quality of our units as well. With that, a $250 security deposit will show as a pre-authorized/pending charge on your credit card prior to your check-in. This is to cover any broken, stolen, damaged and/or irreplaceable items, and smoking anywhere inside the unit. This pre-authorized/pending charge will fall off of your account if none of the above happen. If the cost of damages exceeds the $250 security deposit, the additional amount will be charged to the card on file.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The cancellation policy is a 100% refund up to 60 days before arrival, 50% refund up to 30 days before arrival, no refund within 30 days of check-in. This also applies to any reservation date changes. When booking through Airbnb, the cancellation policy is a 50% refund up to 30 days before arrival.

ADDITIONAL BOOKING INFO: You will only be charged 50% of your entire reservation amount upon booking (unless your check-in is within 30 days). The final 50% will be auto-charged 30 days prior to check-in.

BOAT RENTALS: Helton Lodge Boat Rentals is located right here at Boardwalk Village! Helton Lodge offers rentals for pontoon boats, kayaks, paddle boats, golf carts, bicycles and more!

BOAT DOCKS: Dock spaces are available for rent for $25 per each day of your reservation if you are bringing your own boat. If you are renting a boat from Helton Lodge, you do not need to rent a dock as one is already provided.

UPPER DECK SPORTS BAR: located within Shipyard Sports and Event Center, just 0.6 miles down the road from Boardwalk Village, offers a golf simulators, full menu and bar that overlooks a fieldhouse where you kids can run and play (if no leagues/tournaments are going on)!

FITNESS CENTER ACCESS FOB: An amazing fitness experience awaits you at Innergy Fitness, located inside Shipyard Sports and Event Center. By purchasing an access fob add-on at check-out, you'll get 24/7 access to top of the line cardio + strength equipment, a dry + infrared sauna, and access to their innovative fitness classes! The cost of the access fob add-on is $5 per fob per night of your reservation, so you are able to access the Innergy Fitness facility throughout your entire reservation. If it is not left in the welcome basket upon check-out, you will be charged a fee of $75 to replace.

BLUE GOOSE SHUTTLE: Hop on the Blue Goose and let it shuttle you to all the local events, bars, restaurants, and shopping locations. The Blue Goose travels on a route throughout Celina but it even offers group event rides if you call in advance. Don’t worry about driving anywhere during your stay at Boardwalk Village!

DREAM DIPPERS: If you're looking for a sweet treat, head on over to Dream Dippers, located right next door at our Boardwalk Marketplace. Their hand-made waffle cones filled with their delicious ice cream is a must have! They also offer milkshakes and coffee for you to enjoy as well!

COCONUT HUT: located in the Boardwalk Marketplace, is open and serving up island vibes, delicious food from the Sub Shack, and tropical drinks, 7 days a week! It's a lively, laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere we've created for guests and locals alike - and we hope you'll come check it out!

WEEKLY/MONTHLY OFF-SEASON DISCOUNTS: We offer a 15% weekly discount if you stay 7+ nights and a 30% monthly discount if you stay 30+ nights. These discounts are valid during our OFF-SEASON months only (October-April). The discount codes can be applied at the time of booking your reservation but are not valid if you are taking advantage of our extended stay program. We have the right to remove the discount code from your reservation if you are taking part in the extended stay program. The below details will show the validity period for each discount code:

October 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
15WEEKLYDISCOUNT
30MONTHLYDISCOUNT

October 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
WEEKLY15
MONTHLY30

An extended stay booking is for short-term, temporary lodging only. No tenancy rights or landlord-tenant relationships are created. This property may not be used as a permanent or primary residence.