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Renovated Cottage in Central Lakeside

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Exterior
Front Porch has seating for 7
Front Porch has its own mini-split HVAC
Living Room has seating for 7 and TV
Living room has seating for 7 and TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lakeside Marblehead, OH
  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Marblehead Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cedar Point
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Renovated Cottage in Central Lakeside

644 Walnut is centrally located: across from the Rhein Craft Center, 3 block from Hoover Auditorium and downtown Lakeside, 3 blocks from the aquatic center and tennis/pickle-ball courts, and down the street from the farmer's market. And 20 min drive to Put-in-Bay ferries.

644 Walnut - built in 1878 and completely renovated in 2022/23 - has 5 bedrooms (including downstairs master with ensuite), 2.5 bathroom (upstairs with tub), brand new kitchen, tankless heater for unlimited hot water, whole house heat and air conditioning and an enclosed front porch with mini-split heat/AC. First floor has no step entry, wide doorways and master bath has low step-in shower. Downstairs bedroom has king bed. Upstairs front bedroom has king bed and outside balcony porch. Upstairs #2 bedroom has double bed. Upstairs #3 has two twin bunkbeds (sleeps 4). Upstairs back bedroom has queen bed. Living room has a queen sofa sleeper. Kitchen has food pantry and a laundry alcove with washer/dryer stack.

Children Welcome - pack and play crib in closet. No Pets. No Smoking. Space to park two cars in driveway. Outdoor gas grill. Check-in Time is 4 pm. Check-out Time is 10 am. Please note that you need to bring your own sheets, towels & linens.

FYI, we rent 3 cottages in Lakeside: 140 Jasmine, 159 Jasmine and 644 Walnut.

Finally, PLEASE NOTE that during Chautauqua Season, Lakeside charges daily gate fee per guest and parking fee per car. Gate fees support the Lakeside entertainment program and Staff such as lifeguards at the beach and pool or attendants at shuffleboard, tennis/pickle-ball center. Additionally, there are other policies (such as no open alcohol in public spaces). For more information, please see Lakeside Chautauqua website (lakesideohio.com). During Chautauqua Season, full week rentals are from Saturday to Saturday. Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends available. Reduced rates before Memorial Day and after Labor Day.

Property manager

Karen Stahl
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Marblehead, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Catawba Island State Park, while African Safari Wildlife Park and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, and consider making time for Kalahari Waterpark Resort, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Lakeside Marblehead, OH

What's nearby

  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Keeper’s House - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Cedar Point - 35 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 26 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Last Chance Saloon - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Renovated Cottage in Central Lakeside have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Renovated Cottage in Central Lakeside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Cottage in Central Lakeside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Cottage in Central Lakeside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Cottage in Central Lakeside located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Erie and within 3 miles (5 km) of Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse. East Harbor State Park and Sandusky Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Beautiful place on the Lake

If your looking for a beautiful place to stay with your family in Marblehead this is the place? Wonderful accommodations, very clean, way bigger then it looks from the outside, unique, and stones throw from the lake !! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Great house

The house is great - lots of different places to sit. Comfortable beds. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS H.

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

Great stay, property is as listed

Nice place for a guys fishing trip on Lake Erie
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Absolutely loved this place!

Everything is updated and convenient! House is well stocked with anything you could possibly need to cook meals or bake during your stay. The host was so helpful, and got back with me immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

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

Wonderful week at Lakeside

Our family had a wonderful week at this property in Lakeside. Spacious bedrooms, large kitchen, and plenty of seating for family dinners. Definitely hope to book this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K S.

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

The Brady Bunch

Very cute cottage, remodeled nicely. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D., North Ridgeville, Ohio

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

Perfect Lakeside Getaway for Families

We stayed at this wonderful Lakeside property with three different family groups. The house was spacious enough for all of us and we enjoyed the thoughtful accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Perfect for us

A historical, updated beauty! A perfect blend of period charm and modern conveniences . Nice gathering spaces and sufficiently supplied for our group of 10 college friends reunited to relax and share life experiences.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

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

Great family space!

We enjoyed our stay at Lakeside because this property was so conveniently located and well equipped to serve the needs of our family with a variety of ages. The kitchen was a pleasure with multiple eating areas to seat us all at once or smaller groups inside and out. Communication was excellent and we plan to return! Thank you for sharing your home to make our family time so special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

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

Family Christmas gift

Very clean and well equipped with everything you would need Felt very homey and welcoming Very nicely decorated and loved the pictures and written history of the house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Lake house

Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

644 Walnut Lakeside

Beautiful house! Newly renovated and everything top notch! Loved the location! Would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great stat

We had a great stay. The house is bigger than it looks in the pictures. It is very thoughtfully stocked with all the things you could need. The house has been updated and the bathrooms are all bright and clean. The whole house was spotless. Great for multiple families. Location is across from the art building and an easy walk to all the Lakeside amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

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

Lakeside weekend

We had a great time at this house and look forward to coming back next year! Thank you, Phil and Karen!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Perfect!

We were at Lakeside for an extended family reunion. This house is open and inviting, and much larger than it appears in pictures. Convenient to everything, but also tucked away a bit, so not much street traffic. Remodeled with decorative and durable materials, but still feels like a lake cottage. It was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

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

Nice place!

Great house that has been recently redone. Very nice! It worked well for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Amazing Experience

We had a change of plans and the owners worked with us easily. Upon arrival, we realized this was an amazing destination for our young families. Would go again and will recommend to friends and family. The amenities offered for young families is next to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Great place!

We stayed at this lovely house last week. It was ideal for our family of 8 adults and five children ages 2-9. The house was clean and VERY well supplied with kitchen supplies, blankets, pillows etc. We could easily walk everywhere. We enjoyed the beach, the pool, tennis, pickle ball, the playgrounds especially Gaga ball. We did rent a 6 seater golf cart which was quite handy. We also had a family reunion of 25 people from Elyria, Oberlin, and Ann Arbor at a nearby restaurant. Everyone wants to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard B.

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

Needs sheets and towels but great other than that

No sheets or towels. This needs to be outlined in bold red letters to any potential renters
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beths B.

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

Nicest place I've stayed at

I booked before the property was even finished--I did that previously, with another property and got burned. This one, was wonderful! nice and new and clean. beautifully remodeled, it's on an adorable street ( as is most of lakeside) Place holds 14, but only parking for two cars, so make sure you ask about other extra places to park. Would stay here again, absolutely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Molly B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside

The house definitely worked for the size group we had. Plenty of room and bedrooms. The floors were very dirty I would definitely have cleaning crew mop floors better. Trash cans were totally full so we could not but our trash in cans outside. House was not locked when we arived and we never located the key so we had to leave house open when we were gone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Quintessential Lakeside

As a long time Lakesider, we were excited to stay in a place with all the history and charm of lakeside, but with some modern amenity feel. 644 walnut nailed it. The only thing I’d say is providing towels and linens would be a HUGE plus. I know that is a long-time LKSD tradition kind of thing, but it would’ve saved us a ton of room on our 700 mile drive! Especially for 8+ people. Everything else was great. Kitchen was fully stocked and then some! The location was great especially for the aquatics center access. Sometimes it’s nice being in the downtown hustle and bustle, but also nice to have some peace and quiet. 644 gives you that. All in all it was the perfect week and we were all sad to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Stahl

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Karen and Phil Stahl grew up in Bellevue Ohio and currently live in Huntsville Alabama. Karen is a retired Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. Phil designs and builds space telescopes for NASA - including the Webb Space Telescope. We have three children and 4 grand-children (hoping for more). We like to travel the world – particularly Europe – yet feel deeply rooted to Ohio. Our families have been here since the 1800s and we and our children attended college here: Wittenberg, Ohio State, Miami, Wittenberg and Denison. When we lived in Connecticut, every summer we took our kids to ‘Family Camp’ at Camp Quinipet on Shelter Island. Now, we are looking forward to sharing Lakeside with our Grand-Children.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Lakeside several years ago and purchased 140 Jasmine in 2017. When 159 Jasmine came available in 2019, we could not resist. Now we have added 644 Walnut. During our weeks in Lakeside, Karen teaches craft classes at the Rhein Center. She always commented on the cute cottage across the street from her teaching area. I like 644 Walnut’s location – 3 blocks up from Hoover Auditorium, 3 blocks over from Grindley Aquatic Center and Tennis/Pickle-Ball Courts, and 1 block down from the Farmer’s Market and future Performing Arts Center. But most important is the Lakeside Chautauqua with its organized activities and programs for all ages. See their website for details.

What makes this property unique

What makes the property unique? It comes with its own 1878 outhouse and two horse barn. It has been fully renovated while keeping the core of the original 1878 cottage. The cottage we bought had 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The new cottage has 5 bedrooms, including a downstairs primary bedroom with en-suite, 2.5 bathrooms and a brand new kitchen and paved patio. The upstairs front bedroom has its own balcony.

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