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Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!

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Great Room
Commercial stove and flat top in kitchen
Interior
Huge U shaped seating for all in the open Great Room
Great Room and kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 25696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sandusky, OH
  • Jackson Street Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cedar Point
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Balcony

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Futons

Great Room Loft

1 Double Bed

Master

+2
1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 4 Single Beds

Stage Area Corner Lofted South

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Stage Area Lower North

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Stage Area Upper

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Men's near gym

Toilet

Stage Area Upper

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Stage Lower - Shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Womens near Gym

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!

You will not find another Sandusky property with an Indoor Basketball Court. We also have a balcony with a movie theatre with six couches for your comfort and a sauna

Highlights :
This unit is on the Private third floor of a historic building. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. REQUIRES CLIMBING 24 Steps from Ground level to 2nd Floor and another 24 steps to reach 3rd Floor.
7500 sf living/relaxation space
1000 sf private rooftop deck with gorgeous views of Sandusky Bay and Cedar Point.
Private indoor Basketball Court
Private indoor Movie Theater with 12'x14' screen complete with Popcorn Machine and cotton candy machine
A private sauna that seats six comfortably
Regulation 4.5' x 9' custom slate pool table
board games

Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, ten burner gas stove, double wall oven, grill, griddle, and extra-large refrigerator/freezer combo

Three spiral staircases

18 ft ceilings in the Master Bedroom and Main Living Area

Rooftop deck highlights include:
2 level- deck
XL 1006 sq in 8-burner Propane Grill
2 Propane Firepit seating areas
Outdoor dining table and chairs on the upper level
rooftop access is closed during the winter due to being icy and for your safety.
**you ARE NOT allowed off the deck area of roof, past gate area**

Jet Express Dock for travel to Put-In-Bay & Kelleys Islands is only two block walk

Numerous restaurants/bars within a 1-2 block walk

Marketplace Downtown-Noble Axes, Noble Crafts, Wake up and Waffle, and so much more, J-Bistro, Crush Wine Bar, WTF-R (What the Fried Rice), Daly's Pub, Small City Tap House, Hot Dog Tony's, Dockside, Shore House, Oh Taco, Volstead (Speakeasy - unique bar)

Sleeping Areas...
Five bedrooms+ and three full bathrooms, and (2) 1/2 bathrooms off the gym for you or events (toilet only).
Sleeps 25+
Master Bedroom: 20' x 20' (sleeps 8)
King-size bed
Double fold-down futon couch
Four twin beds (unique built-in bunk beds with library ladder access)

Great Room loft bedroom (Sleeps 2)
Full-size bed

Corner Stage bedroom w/loft (Sleeps 4)
Spiral staircase to loft with Queen size bed
Full size fold down couch in the lower level
**shares bathroom "jack& jill" with other lower stage bedroom**

Lower stage bedroom (Sleeps 4)
Queen size four post bed
Double fold-down futon couch
**shares a bathroom "jack & jill" with corner stage bedroom**

Upper stage bedroom (Sleeps 2)
King size bed
Ensuite bathroom

Mezzanine - overlooking gym/movie screen (Sleeps 7)
Two fold-down convertible sofas
Twin bed over Full bed bunk beds
One regular leather couch
Three sets of 3 reclining couches/theater seats
Curtains can be drawn for privacy from below
Sauna
Circular Booth and table

This unit is on the third floor of a historic building. THERE IS NO ELEVATOR. REQUIRES CLIMBING 24 Steps from Ground level to 2nd Floor and another 24 steps to reach 3rd Floor—street parking for this location. The parking lot behind our building IS NOT ours. You will be towed if you park there (at your expense). There is a free public Parking lot behind the Subway across the street or a free public parking garage on the corner of Columbus Ave and Market St. Thank you.

If more space is needed, you can also look at our other location for booking...
We also have The Lodge at Bayview- a great property miles/approx 7minutes away.
VRBO-The Lodge at Bayview - sleeps 16 (max 21) ID# 1378387

Property manager

Sharon Salmon
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With adults
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Fee of $500 -use of tables,chair,etc - 80 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If additional cleaning is needed for moved items, parties, cotton candy, popcorn not cleaned up, garbage not taken out. Will be deducted from deposit.
This is a NO pet rental. If you bring a pet, you will lose Full Deposit. If you SMOKE in property (of ANY kind) lose FULL deposit. $75 for ea lost key
Street parking. Lot behind our building IS NOT ours your will he towed(at your expense). Free Public Parking behind Subway or Parking Garage-1block.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: fee of $500 -use of tables,chair,etc - 80 people
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sandusky

Located in Historic Downtown Sandusky, a neighbourhood in Sandusky, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider African Safari Wildlife Park and Shoreline Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Sandusky, OH

What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shoreline Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cedar Point - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 3 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobbs Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪OH Taco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sail In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cameo Pizza - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse! located?

This family-friendly Sandusky holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Cedar Point is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Sandusky Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Wonderful Family Gathering Place

We had our extended family gather for a wedding, and held a dinner in the space for everyone the evening before. It was wonderful! The space gave us room to spread out; the kitchen allows us to fix food for 40 folks; and the lack of elevator provided a great workout ;-). Honestly, we didn't mind the stairs, and overall had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stacie T.

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

Awesome time great place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kay F.

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

A Spacious Retreat with Many Amenities

We recently stayed at this VRBO rental and had a wonderful experience! The spacious layout of the house provided ample room for our group, and the variety of amenities made our stay incredibly comfortable. The living room area has several couches that provide a great area to spend time together as well as the extra long dining tables that fit our whole family. The kitchen is wonderful for anyone who enjoys cooking. With its array of appliances, including several coffee makers, bowls, serving trays, many pots and pans, we had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The living areas were equally impressive, with comfortable beds that ensured a restful night's sleep for everyone. Highlights of our stay included the rooftop patio which offered a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening gatherings, with stunning views and a relaxed ambiance, and the gym which was a great place for dance parties and letting the kids play. While the property could benefit from a bit more attention to detail in terms of cleanliness, this did not overshadow the overall positive experience. One of the grills in the kitchen needed attention and the host responded to my message immediately and remedied the situation quickly. The generous space and varied amenities made this rental a standout choice for our vacation. We would recommend it to others looking for a spacious and well-equipped getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy L.

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

Awesome place!

This is probably the most unique short term rental we’ve ever stayed in. The location is incredible. The basketball gym, upscale kitchen, roof top decks and all the bed and bathrooms were clean in great shape. There are so many nooks in this place that you can spread out as much as you want or it’s big enough to all be together. There is plenty to do in town and you can take shuttles to the outer islands easily or hit up cedar point. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri R.

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

Happy 55th and 60th couples trip

What a great property for 5 couples to stay in! Great location to local pubs and music on the pier. Easy access to Jet Express to Put in Bay. Family room fit all 10 of us to sit and have coffee together. Fun rooftop for sunset and view of the lake. 5th bedroom was small but worked for our group. Clean and comfortable. Guys loved having a basketball court! Huge kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davey C.

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

Really cool place!

A lot of stuff to do in this place, really cool spot to stay. Perfect location in the heart of downtown. The property manager was very friendly and attentive to fix and issues we had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen C.

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

Fantastic!

We stay in a lot of vacation homes, and this one was our favorites by far. TONS of space so we could be together if we wanted to or find a quiet corner to relax in. The decor was absolutely gorgeous throughout the house. Very nice touches. The basketball court, air hockey and pool tables were a huge hit. The kitchen is well equipped and enormous. We loved the huge dining table. Roof top deck was phenomenal and we enjoyed the fire table to keep us cozy when the sun dipped. Everywhere we went was walkable - shopping, bars, restaurants and the perfect park to watch the eclipse. All excellent perks that we thoroughly enjoyed. 4 instead of 5 stars for a couple reasons, that did not in any way detract from our fantastic experience, but made it slightly less than perfect. The theater seating and giant screen would have been a lot of fun, but the projector is so dated it's basically unusable. Secondly, the listing says it sleeps 25, which it probably does. It would work great for groups of friends or a few large immediate families with lots of kids, but not for more than 5 couples who want their own room (ex - the master bedroom has a lovely king bed and also 4 bunk beds - that are cute! But we didn't want other people in our room). There are rooms with doors for 4 couples + a loft. The rest of the sleeping space is bunk beds or futons in shared rooms. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

Work Retreat

Great property but better property management! Would highly recommend to anyone...2nd year we have stayed and everything is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

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

Sandusky visit

Great home. Lots of character. Basketball inside is nice. Close to everything! Thanks for letting us stay at your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Great place for a large group

We had a group of about 20 men for a bachelor party. Couldn’t ask for a better location. The home was huge and plenty of entertainment including decent night life & walking distance of the Jet Express.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas O.

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

A Perfect Family Reunion

Our mini-family reunion of 17 had the greatest time at this location. We had kids from age 6-18 and 8 adults. There was plenty of space and activities to accommodate everyone’s interest and energy. The communication with the owner was always consistent, friendly and quick. My family will be talking about this trip for years to come and this property will be one of the main reasons why.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

anniversary celebration

We had a good time and were impressed with all of the amenities (popcorn and cotton candy machines-wow). Only complaint is that some of the beds were too soft.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

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

A Rare Gem!

The place is awesome and unlike anything I’ve seen to date. Super nice hosts and a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Fantastic Stay

The property was beautiful. My group had a blast playing basketball and watching a movie in the gym. The area surrounding was very convenient. Lots of free parking. Walking distance to many bars, restaurants, or the Jet Express to PIB or CP. Highly recommend this place for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

maggie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice place, but not for families with children

We enjoyed many aspects of our family get together at this location, however we were not aware until the day of arrival that children were not permitted on the rooftop deck. Once we actually had access to the rooftop it was very very evident that it was not a safe place for children and I totally agree with the statement -- however I wish this information was included either in the description or when I made the booking and clearly listed 11 children were part of the group. It likely would have affected our decision to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harold L.

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

The only place you should stay in Sandusky

This is truly an incredible property and Sharon was a great host who communicated very well and allowed for a stress free experience (which is great because of how many people you have to be responsible for in larger parties). Pics don’t do it justice this place is massive! Everyone slept comfortably and no one could get enough of that gorgeous rooftop view. Basketball court was very high quality and kitchen had more than enough for cooking in. If you’re a picky planner where everything has to be perfect (like myself) you can’t pass up on this place if it’s available!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

The penthouse is a one of a kind place to stay in Sandusky.

This property is a unique experience in itself. It offers so much more than a place to sleep at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Alexander R.

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

Unique and fun space

Had a bachelor party here. Great setup but the beds/bathroom situation was not very private though. Kitchen was great. Basically fully stocked with decent appliances. Most impressive kitchen I've been to in a rental. Only gripe we had was the hood vents didn't have filters but we couldn't get the vent fan to power on even following the instructions left by the host. It did get smoky when we were searing steaks on the indoor grill. Plenty of towels and necessities. The space was fantastic and made for a memorable evening.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Class trip 2022

We took a group of high school seniors on their class trip. This rental was perfect for our group! Plenty of space for people to gather together, yet have their own spaces when needed. Loved the location and the view. Many memories made!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

New Years Stay.

Cleanly home with all necessary things to have a great trip and feel at home. Property Management team was great and very responsive. Overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

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

Such a cool place!!

This is a great place to stay with kids of all ages. We didn’t leave for 3 days and had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Salmon

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Why they chose this property

This property is excellent for all occasions - Small weddings and receptions, Family Reunions, Birthday and Anniversary Parties weekends. Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties and To getaway with friends.

What makes this property unique

Rain or shine with an indoor basketball court, hockey tables, pool table, and movie theatre always something you can do, 2 blocks from Ferry to CP or the islands.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests