Escape to a private resort house featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, perfect for family gatherings or small group retreats. Enjoy the seasonally heated in-ground pool, spacious outdoor sundeck, and private hot tub/spa open year-round except January and February. The recreation/game room offers endless entertainment with a pool table that converts to ping pong.
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 19257 sq m
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Parking available
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation
In Marblehead's serene haven, you'll find a beautiful 4-bedroom house near the lake that offers peacefulness and plenty of fun. Nestled just a short walk from the shores of Lake Erie, this property offers a picturesque setting for your next getaway.
As a traveler, you'll delight in the array of amenities that cater to your every need. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor heated pool (Open 5/16/25-9/15/25 & 5/15/26-9/14/26), unwind in the soothing hot tub (open all year long EXCEPT Jan 4, 2026 through Mar 6, 2026), and stay connected with the complimentary high-speed WiFi. Indulge in the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and all the necessary appliances to whip up delectable meals.
Venture out and explore the nearby attractions, including the thrilling Kalahari Waterpark Resort, just a 26-minute drive away, and the captivating African Safari Wildlife Park, a 14-minute journey. Back at the property, you can challenge your companions to a game of pool or ping pong in the game room, or simply relax and enjoy the fresh air or curl up and enjoy a movie night on the smart TV (satellite channels offered as an extra expense)..
With thoughtful amenities like air conditioning, linens, and a travel crib, this vacation home ensures a comfortable and carefree stay. Whether you're seeking a relaxing retreat or an action-packed adventure, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your next getaway.
Bedrooms and bed set-up with three upper bunk beds are more geared for family oriented or smaller adult group gatherings.
The Property is available to rent for any TWO NIGHT MINIMUM.
**** 2025 Summer Discounts **** For Consecutive Night Discounts offered 6/6/25 - 8/21/25 Except for the ANY 7 consecutive night 10% discount, the system is incapable of automatically applying the following discounts during this period; please inquire PRIOR to booking: 3 consecutive nights: 4% 4 consecutive nights: 5% 5 consecutive nights: 6% 6 consecutive nights: 7% Any 7 Consecutive nights: 10% (Discount should apply automatically) 7 Consecutive nights (Fri Check-in & Fri Check-out): 11%
**** 2026 Summer Discounts **** Consecutive Night Discounts offered 6/5/26 - 8/27/26 Except for the ANY 7 consecutive night 10% discount, the system is incapable of automatically applying the following discounts during this period; please inquire PRIOR to booking: 3 consecutive nights: 4% 4 consecutive nights: 5% 5 consecutive nights: 6% 6 consecutive nights: 7% Any 7 Consecutive nights: 10% (Discount should apply automatically) 7 Consecutive nights (Fri Check-in & Fri Check-out): 13%
Extra Charges to Note: -Laundry Fee (Linens & Towels only) Greater than the 5 Loads of Linens & Towels already included in the rental fee is $14.00/Load in 2025 and $14.50/Load in 2026. 5 loads takes care of most guest groups. -$30/night/guest (adult/child/infant) fee >15 ALL Extra Overnight Guest Fees charged AFTER booking confirmed EXCLUDING bookings during the following: Nights of 6/6/25-8/21/25 and 6/5/26-8/27/26 and both Memorial & Labor Day weekends INCLUDE up to our legal maximum of 19 overnight guests (adult/child/infant) with NO extra guest fee.
Complete CLEANING AND LAUNDRY Explanation found in Rental Agreement.
By booking the Property on this listing, BOTH the 1st and 2nd floor of the home and the 4 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms will be made available and accessible. During our off season, we have the ability to completely lock off the 2nd floor and offer the Property to smaller sized groups (Up to 11 overnight guests) for reduced rates. Please check out our listing at https://www.vrbo.com/3627852!
Private Resort House Features: -Large On Site Driveway Able to Easily Accommodate Up to 5 Vehicles -Central AC/Gas Heat Furnaces -Private 20' x 40' Outdoor Seasonally Heated In-ground Pool (Open 5/16/25-9/15/25 and 5/15/26-9/14/26) with Spacious Outdoor Sundeck. -Private Large 8' x 8' Outdoor In-ground Hot Tub/Spa (Open all year long EXCEPT for January 4 through March 6, 2026) -Private Recreation/Game Room with Pool Table that can be converted to a Ping Pong Table, Game/Poker/Bumper Pool Table, 2 Free Standing Electronic Game Counsels, Game Cabinet stocked with board & card games -Private Outdoor Jungle Gym & Grassy Play Areas -4 Bedrooms (2 up and 2 down): 4 Queen, 4 Twin Beds; 1 Twin Over Full Bunk & 2 Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds Spread Throughout. Sleeps Up to 19 Comfortably. Top bunks are rated for persons over 6 years old and weighing < 140 lbs. Bottom of full bunk is rated for < 300 lbs. -2 Baths on 1st Floor (1 with Tub/Shower & 1 with Seated Walk-in Shower) & 3rd Small Bath with Showering Stall on 2nd Floor. -Upstairs has 2 Loft Areas and Separate Corner TV Media Sitting Room. -High-Speed Internet & Entertainment TV. (Satellite TV available in 2025 for an extra charge.) Please inquire about specific programming requests; we would like to try to provide them if possible! -a Security Door Camera notifies management of movement at or near the two front doors
NEARBY AMENITIES: -Public beach, private marinas, ferry, and Lakeside Chautauqua Community within 4-5 miles. -Lake Erie East Harbor State Park (4-5 miles) -Public boat launch (Within 0.5 miles) -Gas stations, grocery & convenience stores, restaurants, etc. within 6 miles.
The following attractions are subject to their operational schedules:
-The Biggest Week In American Birding May 8, 2026 - May 17, 2026 Various Locations including Oak Harbor (27 miles) -Cedar Point amusement park (21 miles) -Lakeside Chautauqua Community (1 mile) -Marblehead . . . Ferry to Kelley's Island (3 miles) -Catawba Island . . . Ferry to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) or Middle Bass Island (9 miles) -Port Clinton . . . Jet Express to Put-in Bay (South Bass Island) (9 miles) -Lake Erie East Harbor State Park Public swimming beach (4-5 miles) -Walk-thru zoo and a drive-thru safari Animal Attractions (5 miles)
This large resort sleeps a maximum of 19 (All adults/children/infants are included in the TOTAL legal count). We reserve the right to refuse any large group we deem unsuitable for our family vacation rental property. We respect the peacefulness of the neighborhood & take great pride in keeping the home clean & in repair.
Must be at least twenty five (25) years of age to rent the property. A copy of a driver's license or suitable ID proving proof of age must be furnished.
***To check availability, please check our CALENDAR, and email Property Manager (Renee) for any additional information. We currently have our rates set through the NIGHTS of Thu, Aug 27, 2026. Please inquire about lengthier stays or rates after 01/03/2026. Please email for additional house information including complete details about our cleaning and cancellation policy.
Thank you for your interest!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside in designated areas.
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
Table tennis
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Recycling
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Unit size: 2,767 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Collect all used linens, towels, & washable cleaning cloths in our reusable laundry bags (stored under living room stairwell). Leave all Duvet blankets and comforters on beds they came from.
Put all trash in one of the large blue toters. Place any bagged aluminum cans next to toters.
Clean and put away all dishes except for those still cleaning in the dishwasher.
Clean all heavy mess.
If griddle was used, scrape & clean using paper towels & empty grease drippings into a trash bag before putting in a toter.
Put everything back where found.
Empty skimmer baskets in pool & hot tub.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
CLEANING/CANCELLATIONS: Please inquire about our policies before making a reservation. Extra charges, Loss of Service Fee & payments will result.
$30/night/guest (adult/child/infant) Extra Fee greater than15 charged After booking confirmed EXCLUDES 6/6-8/21/25 Memorial and Labor Day weekends.
PARKING generously allows for 5 vehicles and is prohibited on road, neighbor’s property, or adjacent lots. SMOKING allowed in designated OUTDOOR areas
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Best suited for family or smaller adult groups.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside in designated areas.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Best suited for family or smaller adult groups.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
OH, Lakeside Marblehead
What's nearby
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
East Harbor State Park - 8 min drive - 2.2 km
Marblehead Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
African Safari Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
Cedar Point - 36 min drive - 39.3 km
Getting around
Sandusky Station - 24 min drive
Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Red's Lakehouse - 6 min drive
Cleats Club Seat Grille - 4 min drive
Boondocks - 10 min drive
Beach Glass Lounge - 5 min drive
Crow's Nest - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Steps to Lake Erie near Lakeside - Private Hot Tub, Seasonal Pool, Recreation located?
This family-friendly Marblehead vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve. The Keeper’s House is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
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