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Exterior
Gentlemen's Jack 48" Dining Room Table and Darboard area.  Great area!
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Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port Clinton, OH
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jet Express
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Great Lake Escape -Lake❤️Beach❤️Fun❤️Fish❤️Food and more❤️

The Great Lake Escape is a 3 Bedroom 1 Bath home near the City Park / City Beach in Port Clinton, Ohio.

The home offers a stylish Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel Table and Bar Stool dining area to enjoy a movie, a drink or a fun game of darts (or all of the above!). This area also doubles as a work area if need be!

Bedroom 1 Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 2 Full Size + Single
Bedroom 3 Full Size + Single

1 Full bathroom

Driveway parking available for 1 Truck / Trailer & boat with (2) outdoor plug ins available for charging boat electronics. On Street (free) parking available (and almost always available directly in front of the home).

We hope you will quickly notice the cleanliness of the home, and of course all the comforts of home!

Check the Hot Spot board in the kitchen for area attractions including Food Favorites, Fun Locations, Area Attractions, Fishing spots and contacts and more.

We we will be adding as we go to enhance our guest's stays!

We have also provided a wonderful bit of entertainment in the main room including the Big Screen 65” 4k UHD TV with Complimentary YoutubeTv (& can stream all your favorites) and w/ blue tooth sound bar in the living area (that you can also use to enjoy your favorite tunes (streaming them however you like on the fast, complimentary WIFI).

You'll quickly notice "The Coffee Dock" in the kitchen. This features complimentary Keurig K cup Coffees, flavored creamers, sugars, Splenda and mugs to help get your days started....or to wind down in the evening if that's your style. We’ll add complimentary items here as they become available, but Coffees and creamers are a staple of the coffee Dock!

Bedrooms are clean, cozy and comfortable with fresh soft linens and plenty of pillows! Master bedroom with Queen size Bed has a 24" HDTV provided (streaming capable / no cable). Other 2 bedrooms now have 24" and 32" HDTV's in the back bedrooms (Streaming options).

As previously mentioned we've tried to complete your vacation stay by providing all basic, and not so basic cooking utensils and supplies! We’ll stock plenty of cooking oils to prepare your favorite dishes, and will begin to stock the home with many tasty spices so you can kick it up a notch!

Grill and Chill !!
The Garage area is available for outdoor relaxation with an outdoor glider, indoor/outdoor bench and Adirondack chairs + Picnic table and more.......and an outdoor grill area featuring an excellent Weber grill and utensils. Nothing “fancy”, but we have updated the paint and flooring for the 2023 season, and have also added a gorgeous 55" Wall Mounted 4K Tv to the area! Watch TV and relax with a drink @ the Grill!

A nice area to enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening in Port Clinton, Ohio (with plenty of seating for your guests).

Be sure to check out The Hot Spot Wall in the Kitchen!

We'll guide you to the best the town has to offer....as we want you back time and time again!

Home is equipped with the following Surveillance cameras, fully disclosed locations and monitoring areas as agreed by all VRBO Hosts:
1. Ring Doorbell (coverage includes the entire front entryway)
2. Ring Pro Cam mounted above garage (coverage area includes the main parking area from main parking by the Main Home's garage area, to the road monitoring all vehicles entering the property from the street)

Property manager

Steve Joseph
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Home does not include Baby Gates / Cribs etc.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*No refunds outside Cancellation Policy - please acquire the Travel Protection you need. *No Pets / NO SMOKING (violators removed without refund).
Stick to registered guest list (extra guests will be charged for, or removed). STR License allows for max occupancy (no extra overnight guests)
Bag all garbage Close doors and windows when running Central Air (or heat) No Events/Parties Guests can be removed for breach of rules (no refunds)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Clinton

Located in Port Clinton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. African Safari Wildlife Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Catawba Island State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cedar Point and Island Adventures Family Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Clinton, OH

What's nearby

  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Jet Express - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 20 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bistro 163 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Lake Escape -Lake❤️Beach❤️Fun❤️Fish❤️Food and more❤️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Lake Escape -Lake❤️Beach❤️Fun❤️Fish❤️Food and more❤️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Lake Escape -Lake❤️Beach❤️Fun❤️Fish❤️Food and more❤️?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Great Lake Escape -Lake❤️Beach❤️Fun❤️Fish❤️Food and more❤️ located?

This family-friendly Port Clinton holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

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

Good Guys Fishing Trip Stay

Stayed with 3 guys for a short fishing trip. House was perfect. Beds were comfortable. There was a bar within walking distance, Beer 30. Good local drinking location. Nothing fancy but nice people. House had a nice bourbon barrel table to sit around and drink and a dart board next to it that we threw a couple games of darts. House was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Family Trip

Absolute perfect stay for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buddy S.

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

Great Place, very accommodating host

Perfect for our group to stay and do some fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ricer180

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

A comfortable place to have a vacation.

Beach in walking distance, very nice park in walking distance, and many resteraunts in a few minute drive (5 to 10). Places to do shopping, close to jet express, not a bad drive from cedar point, and if you love fishing the marina is close to grab a charter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

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

Great Experience

The host communicated with us very well, the house was beautiful, clean and well stocked and very comfortable. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Family getaway

Great close to park and beaches
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cael B.

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

Great place

The house was so nice and clean, The neighborhood was also nice, and the house was close to a beachfront. There was also books about attractions and a sign that listed good eating places. It was a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot W.

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

Great stay

Clean, well stocked, comfortable place to stay. Great location. Very helpful host. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Nice Place

We had a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

renee m.

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

Clean, good location

This is close to everything, very clean property, spacious, well stocked, prompt communication, would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Duck hunting Erie

Perfect place to stay loved it. Cozy and will come back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary T.

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

Great place to end busy days at.

Steve was a great property manager and was super responsive. We were there for a business trip and didn't get to enjoy many of the amenities the house had or the area much, but we did enjoy having the grill and the nice laundry machine.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Cozy and Comfortable Winter Getaway

Our stay at The Great Lake Escape in Port Clinton was wonderful! The home was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a cozy winter retreat. The space was thoughtfully stocked with all the essentials, from a fully equipped kitchen to comfortable beds and a relaxing living area—perfect for unwinding after a chilly day.While we didn’t spend much time by the lake due to the season, the location was still great for exploring local restaurants and attractions. It was the perfect place to relax, recharge, and enjoy a peaceful getaway.The host’s communication was excellent, making check-in and the entire stay seamless. We had no issues at all, which made the experience even better.I highly recommend The Great Lake Escape for anyone looking for a clean, cozy, and well-managed place to stay, no matter the season. We’d definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Port Clinton

Amazing communication and cozy spot two blocks from the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Weekend Get A Way

Very nice property with great amenities. Very relaxing, close to many small towns and sites. A great place for a get a way and the host was very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber Marie P.

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

Family trip

This house was perfect for our little family. The house was clean and had a little bit of everything. The host was quick to repond and even checked in to see if we needed more supplies. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou & Eileen C.

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

Fishing trip

Great as usual
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great time in Port Clinton

House exceeded our expectations. All the small details were though of, and we were well taken care if. We loved our stay!!! Would rent again. Only negative feedback that is unavoidable was the train you could hear that was located near by. Otherwise it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Annual Adult trip

We are a group of friends that camp together, and have ended our camping season with an adult weekend, so as to drink and not have to watch our mouths so much around the kids. Last year we decided to stay in a condo, and this year we did a house. This house was well equipped and very comfortable!!! We enjoyed the location, not on the water, but very close! The host was fantastic too work with, and I I would highly recommend their place in Port Clinton to my friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou & Eileen C.

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

Fish camp

Property is perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Host was very accomodating. House was clean and stocked. Decor was updated and beds were pretty comfortable. Great location near the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JERALYN F., Ohio

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

Perfect PLUS FISHING!

The home has good sleeping accommodations and nice walking distance to the docks along the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe k.

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

Port Clinton/ Put in Bay

Very clean home in a nice location. A lot of things to do within a 15 minute car ride and 5 minute drive to restaurant's and coffee shops. Nice size rooms and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great house and host

The house was immaculate. Very clean, very accommodating, things were provided that were unexpected such as beach towels, a razor, soaps… I would highly recommend renting this house. The 3 bedrooms worked out perfectly with taking 4 kids to cedar point. The host was great with communication and answered any questions I had. Again, I would give 10 stars if I could
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great Host & Property

The place was clean, well stocked and very responsive host. Didn’t have one problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve Joseph

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We began hosting our Short Term rental Summer 2021, but not new to Real Estate and Sales / Customer Service in general.

I will accommodate guests to the best of my ability, and truly hope you enjoy your stay.

I'm a Marblehead, Ohio Native whose spent the past 20 years in Port Clinton, Ohio where I've watched my family grow, enjoy the area and prosper!

A Career minded individual who is expanding to other areas, and looking to help families create as great a Vacation Memories as we have utilizing these platforms traveling to Southern Ohio, Michigan, PA and the Ormond Beach Daytona Beach areas for our own vacations!

Why they chose this property

I believe we've set up the home for families and friends, trying to accommodate anyone who might be traveling into the area.

Families?
Singles?
Couples Retreat / Romantic Getaway?
Escaping your Day to Day?
Fishermen?
Holiday Getaway (minus staying with your in laws)?

I like to think we have you all covered here!

What makes this property unique

Centrally located between Toledo and Cleveland, but so much to do in the area you'd be hard pressed to enjoy everything the general area has to offer in a week!

Great Food
Wonderfully expanding Night Life Opportunities!
World Class Fishing / Boating
Amusement Parks (Cedar Point is one of the best in the WORLD - 25 min drive!)
Lake Erie Island - Put in Bay and Kelley's Island....fun for everyone (families, singles, married, divorced, Teens and tweens and kids alike! Bring the Grandparents, these Islands are excellent opportunities for family time!

This area really is loaded with some great fun

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests