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5 Bedrooms , 3.5 Bath Lakefront W/ 80' Private Sandy Beach

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedroomsSleeps 9218 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Clinton, OH
  • African Safari Wildlife Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jet Express
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Catawba Island State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Clinton

When you stay at this vacation home in Port Clinton, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Lake Erie and 6 minutes from African Safari Wildlife Park. .This beach vacation home is 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from Cedar Point and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Catawba Island State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Jet Express - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 13 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bistro 163 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 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.

5 Bedrooms , 3.5 Bath Lakefront W/ 80' Private Sandy Beach

Beautiful lakefront stone cottage located on a large sandy beach formally known as Char-Nel-Shores! The home has 5 bedrooms, three full baths with firs floor half bath and large private sun room .There are 2 master bedrooms one on first floor with en-suites. Enjoy plenty of beach walking and swimming.

Entertain with three patios, fire pit, and relax every evening watching wonderful sunsets from the double swing, the full size carousel horse , three tables or the abundant beach chairs. From the yard and beach you can see several islands,many species of birds such as eagles, blue herons, white egrets, duck families,sand pipers. and diving terns. From the back yard you can walk almost a mile east and west in knee deep water with a sandy bottom. .
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private 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.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property manager

John Rader

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

3/2 Bedroom 2 Bath Lakefront Sandy Beach Walk no Drop off Wall
3/2 Bedroom 2 Bath Lakefront Sandy Beach Walk no Drop off Wall

5 Bedrooms , 3.5 Bath Lakefront W/ 80' Private Sandy Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 183 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

3rd year staying here! I only hope is an option to stay for many years to come. Can get three trucks and boats in the driveway! John is an awesome host!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asish M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Lakeside property

Our stay was very happy. The property was well maintained with great view. Everything turned out as advertised. The owner was always available for communications. I’d recommend without reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing view

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Traci D., Columbia Station

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Home

My family enjoyed the view of Lake Erie and the shallow waters along with a sandy beach for the little ones to enjoy. The house has four very large bedrooms and multiple bathrooms. It was close to many attractions and to all the stores that you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Beautiful place right on the water, spacious, beautiful for our new blended family ❤️ we could have been married right in the backyard has it been smaller. Would love to come back for another family gathering in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ten day vacation!

We love the size of the home and the location. Lake Erie is in the backyard!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute lake house

We stayed at the property for a wedding occurring in Port Clinton. The home is very spacious. Perfect location. Gorgeous view! Loved the private beach. Only suggestion is to bring extra pillows as there are only 2 pillows on each bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property for Women's Weekend

Our annual Women's Weekend was held in Port Clinton, OH this year and we wanted to be near the water & we were RIGHT ON the wster! The house was very clean, all bedding provided,& a firepit for the evenings!! ALL the women loved the place & would love to return! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

great property

love the property wish that beds were more comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great trip!

John is a great host and we loved our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Not as expected

We didn’t want to write a bad review, but the owner has not replied to my messages. Upon checking in we saw the beds were not made (no big deal) but the mattresses were dirty and there were no mattress covers. The mattress on the twin bed might have been ok for a small child, but was terrible for an adult to sleep on. Most of the bedrooms did not have a dresser, so clothes were laid out in piles along the wall or people lived out of their suitcases for a week. There was a grill (as listed) but no propane (as expected). The kayak/canoe was unusable. The piece at the bottom of the refrigerator was broken, so we put it in the closet to avoid an accident. It’s 2024 - we were surprised there was no recycling container! Maybe that’s typical in Port Clinton. And a 26” TV in the living room? But the most disturbing thing was when 3 people came through the yard and sat on the private beach. We thought they were trespassers (if not worse) but they told us they owned the property between the 2 houses. This was weird and the least the owner could have done is told us in advance that they might be coming. We had a fabulous week, the location was great, we saw beautiful sunsets, but doubtful that we would ever return or recommend this house to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super

Wonderful place to spend time with family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, not 5 star.

Upon check in We all realized that none of the beds were made, perhaps its the owners policy and we missed it. Our first night there some of us were out on the back deck close to the water and some older man and I guess his son puled in the driveway, got out of their car, and walked up and sat next to us. This was at 9:30 at night. We asked who he was and he said he was the owner of the lot between the 2 houses. He sat there for about and hour and left. This was very strange. The house was advertised as having a kayak and canoe, all we could find was an old kayak burried in some over grown brush that was burried. We reached out to the owner and he never replied to our questions about it. The back of the house has no lighting so bring flashlights. My son slept on a couch down stairs and got bitten up by insects, so only sleep in the bedrooms. The AC was working and it has a great view for sunsets, so theres that I guess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation Fun

Three generations gathered for a wonderful vacation on the lake. We have been making an annual trip to Port Clinton each summer and were able to get everyone together in one location. It was great having the beach just outside the doorstep for relaxation and fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this house

This was our second time here- we love the lake access and the backyard. House is very spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Perfect location for a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

Family vacation

The house was perfect for our family. The inside was clean and perfect amount of space. It truly is a wonderful place. It is the outside that needs work. The beach was ok but the water was so full of algae the kids would not go in. It was black . The outdoor shower didn’t work and the hose is hard to get to because of tall grass and debris. There is a cord running outside from porch to pump that has exposed wires. We loved this house ! Loved the inside so much and we had a great time being together but I needed to be honest about the outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house in a nice area

We were 2 families with kids, plus Grandma who stayed four nights. Great house! Nice layout. Nicely updated. House was clean at check-in. Sheets were folded on each bed for us to put on. Beach has a lot of debris, (Lots of birds around and very shallow water so there were lots of fish bones.) I messaged the owner and he responded right away --directed me to a rake in the shed which solved the problem. Water is very shallow and calm allows for a lot of seaweed growth, but it didn't bother anyone. Kids played in the sand and swam. (Water is really warm because it's so shallow. We went to Cedar Point one day, Put-in-Bay another, Very close to Port Clinton. Sat near the water on the 4th and saw fireworks from all around. Overall a great house. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This is a great place to stay at Lake Erie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brae D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Matt D

Really nice place! Very clean and the location was perfect. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away!

We have been bringing our family here for our vacation for about 3 years now and just love the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We loved our time at this lovely lake house! So much so that we are already booked for next year. Amenities were great, very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ada K., Pleasant City, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Beautiful home. John is like family. Always a great time with no worries. He defently takes care of us. Staying here is the best in Port Conton.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house on the lake

Beautiful sunsets at this location. We sat outside by the water and enjoyed cocktails after a long day of fishing. We had a great fishing trip and great weather. The house is perfect for a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024