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1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes

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Pool
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
New Franklin, OH
  • Portage Lakes State Park
    2 min drive
  • Dusty's Landing
    9 min walk
  • Alliance Station
    40 min drive
  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Akron

Located in Akron, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Portage Lakes State Park and 7 minutes from Summa Barberton Hospital Barberton Area Family Practice. .This family-friendly vacation home is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Turkeyfoot Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lakes State Park - 2 min drive
  • Firestone Country Club - 9 min drive
  • Akron Children's Hospital - 16 min drive
  • University of Akron - 16 min drive
  • Akron Civic Theater - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tito's Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Number 1 Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pav's Creamery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes

Enjoy our very roomy, 1,500 sq. ft. lake level private guest suite, in our Owner occupied home, only a 3 minute walk from Dusty's Landing
Watch boats, canoes, kayaks and fishermen float by while enjoying our water level patio. Our 3 bedroom (3rd BR is is available for 3 or more additional "paid" guests), 2 baths, fireplace, "large foyer used as 2nd BR", living room, and fully stocked kitchen all with water view and walkout patio. Laundry, WiFi, local TV and Roku, pontoon rental for a water visit to lake restaurants and bars. Fishing on 230' sea wall with fishing equipment provided

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👩‍👩‍👧‍👦PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING:
-There is a private entrance to this suite through our garage going down interior stairs.
-💰$ Base rate covers 2 GUESTS OCCUPANCY (2 QUEEN BEDS), EACH additional guest is $25 per guest, per night up to 8 GUESTS (4 QUEEN BEDS).
-MAXIMUM 2 DOGS ALLOWED $25 fee extra for cleaning + $50 REFUNDABLE PET DAMAGE DEPOSIT.

-Check in is 4PM, check out is 11AM - flexible

-Help reduce plastic pollution. We provide Apec water filter system which lowers TDS (total dissolved solids) to near zero for your drinking safety and enjoyment.
_ONE CAR ALLOWED IN DRIVEWAY AT ALL TIMES. PARK TO THE FAR RIGHT WITH YOUR NOSE LINED UP TO THE YELLOW PAINTED LINE. Car #2 may be parked parallel to the first car. See photo

Bring your own boat, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards or rent from one of the local marinas. Some even offer free delivery.

We are near Firestone Country Club, minutes from the areas finest dining and night clubs, a short drive to Canton (20 min.) and Cleveland (35 min), Akron/Canton Airport (15 min) and Cleveland Airport (45 min). Easy day trips to visit NFL HOF, Ohio & Erie Canalway, Cuyahoga Vally National Park, Akron Zoo, Cleveland Zoo, Cedar Point, Rock & Roll HOF and Cleveland sports teams. Fine dining, wine bar, lake bars, fast food, burger joints, Pav's famous ice cream all less than 2 miles. Turkeyfoot Golf Course only 2 minutes away. Groceries 4 minutes away.

******NOTE: We will never ask our guests to wire money. Please call, or email, us using the number posted on the VRBO site if you have any questions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

D A Mihelic

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Water dispenser
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: OUTDOOR smoking permitted.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No dangerous breeds. Cats that don't mark / claw.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We are pleased to host well behaved children.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Due to septic system - no large parties.
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

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1 500 sq ft Private Guest Suite on the Beautiful Portage Lakes

1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

scott b.

Great Ohio visit
Great stay.! All amenities were as communicated and then some. Hosts left fresh baked cookie bars at initial check in. Only negative was towels in Master Bathroom seemed not clean, but we were able to changeout with other towels in closet. We look forward to another visit in warmer months...
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Hidden Gem
My friend and I had a short stay, but we really enjoyed the property and the area and the owners were very helpful and accommodating. Very spacious and well-equipped rental.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portage Get A Way
Owners were very accommodating, even went so far as to bring us fresh baked apple fritter cake! Yum! Beautiful location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Cute place with a great view and nice accommodations! The owner left us cookies and were very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The area is beautiful and plenty of places to eat and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

C E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as peaceful as we had hoped!
Upon arrival Dave stepped out to say hello and introduce himself. It was nice to be welcomed. Entry into the unit was easy and the instructions well communicated. The unit itself is well appointed and stocked with about anything you might have forgot to pack. There has been a good amount of consideration put into conveniences made available to the guests. Cleanliness - It was clean, but showed signs of not having received a deep cleaning in a while - cobwebs in the bathroom, dog fur on the couch, stuff on top of the carpet (traffic areas vacuumed) and the countertops needed wiped down. Gnats - Once settled in we started noticing gnats (various sizes). I spayed some cleaner in all the sinks and let the water run for a few minutes. This did greatly reduce them, but never completely eliminated them. Noise - Sliding door in the unit (residence) above - the sound of the door opening and closing really comes through to the downstairs unit. It was not too bad while the primary residence where there. But they had a family gathering and the opening and closing of the door had become unsettling. Combined with the stomping of children's feet on the floor and an occasional toy being dropped on the hard surface floor above was disturbing. The weather had turned bad and everyone had to go inside. We sent the owner a text message at 9:50pm and the noise almost immediately stopped. He replied in the AM saying he missed the message, but believed everyone had just left.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Clean and Quiet
Wonderful stay with my family and pups. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
The location on the water is just beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul broadhurst

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun by the Lakes.
Our family had a great time at Portage Lakes. Plenty of space at the property , well equipped and beautiful setting. Highly recommended and hope to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
Very clean Dave and Mary where wonderful host! We
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F., Girard, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
We chose this location as a nice place to stay for a family wedding held at Tudor House on this lake. Enjoyed the patio and having a common area for our family to gather - way better than a hotel! Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Everything about this trip was just perfect! We had two families staying so that we could attend a concert at Blossom music center. The home was spacious, beautiful, relaxing, clean and just perfect on the water! The ride to blossom was easy and not too long! I am really hoping to go back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Place for a Family Rendezvous
We were welcomed by pretty flowers and delicious cookies on the kitchen table left by our hosts, Dave & Marty. The accommodations were spacious, clean and very comfortable. The Property is along a water way which leads out to the lake. There is a nice patio outside of the kitchen to grill and socialize or just sit and enjoy the peace and quiet. One evening Dave & Marty connected with us from their deck above and we found them to be very nice folks! Hope to be able to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael S., Selah, Wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanted Waterside Venue
Beautiful location to have a small family gathering. The place was much better stocked vs. Other VRBO's we have stayed out in past. Also, the hosts were very friendly. Conversely, we did not enjoy bed comfort. Moreover, better mattresses & a nicer grill would be highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Property was well maintained, very comfortable and quite beautiful. We certainly enjoyed our stay! The extra touches like boxes of Kleenex, written notes/suggestions and fully functional laundry machines were greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay
The host was quick with communication and the property is beautiful. Backyard butts up against the channel so you can see the sunsets and boats passing through. Very lovely and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for peace and an eclipse
We traveled to Ohio to see the total eclipse and catch an Akron RubberDucks game. This was a perfect spot for both. Convenient, clean, comfortable, quiet and SPACIOUS! We just relaxed. We would 100% stay here again and again if we ever return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family unit in the basement.
Stayed for just a few nights with our Labrador. Neighborhood is quiet walkable with 25 mph side streets. Upon entry into the unit you are at small landing at top of stairs, we decided we would clean the dogs paws in the garage then enter the unit, as more space. Nice patio entry from kitchen to the backyard. You can hear the owners walking around upstairs occasionally, not a huge problem just took our hyperalert dog some time to get used to. Cleanliness was good, their were some dead bugs but I would anticipate they would get cleaned during deep spring cleaning. We didn't have to clean anything to make our stay enjoyable. Enjoyed the Zero filter water for the well water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle and Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Celebrating our son’s 25 th birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great place to stay and we plan on coming back next year.
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is everything they say, and more!
Our stay with David and Marty was our best short term rental ever. Everything they promised was there, plus lots of nice surprises like the delicious cookies they sent to us. We were grieving the loss of a loved one and David and Marty did everything they could to make us, and our visitors, feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Pleasant stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
What an amazing place to stay highly recommend.Very quiet neighborhood, setting was beautiful and the owners were very friendly. Looking forward to returning next year. Close to everything we needed vwish we had more time to explore more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Long Weekend
Beautiful property that is quiet and secluded. All the little extras made our stay very comfortable. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. We visited several great wineries and restaurants close by. I hope to visit again next year!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas Z., Louisville, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Impressive place on the lake.
David and Marty are excellent hosts. They let us arrive early and said we could stay an hour later. The apartment was very spacious and clean. The back yard was nice and we had a fire pit to ourselves. We brought our dog and he was able to stay in the apartment while we kayaked and went out to dinner. The house is in a great location. We took walks and got to see a turtle and a deer. Just down the road was a public yacht club, we didn't stop in but it looked very nice. Many bars and restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive. Definitely would stay again. Thank you both for being so accommodating to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohio Senior Open at Firestone CC
Perfect place for us to stay during our golf at Firestone.Super friendly owners, clean, quiet and in a beautiful neighborhood. Always our #1 choice when coming to Akron area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023