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Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!

Unwind with serene views just steps from Lake Erie’s shoreline. Explore nearby Cedar Point thrills or relax around an outdoor fire pit.

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach/ocean view
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

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

Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!


Nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, enjoy the serenity of our Lake Erie towns! The second floor of our cottage is your personal escape. The cottage has a private entrance and attached deck with a comfortable seating nook and dining area. Some of our guests have described it as feeling like being in a treehouse! Please note that while our cottage is on Lakeside Chautauqua property, it is just outside the fence. This allows you to easily visit Lakeside to take advantage of all of the amenities and programming when you desire, but not have to pay the seasonal gate fees for the times you are not entering. We are close to Cedar Point, Port Clinton, Catawba Island, East Harbor State Park, the Marblehead Lighthouse and historic Johnson Island. The Kelley’s Island ferry is a 10-minute walk and the Put-in-Bay and Jet Express ferries are a short drive away. We are minutes away from numerous beaches, marinas, public boat and fishing accesses and fish cleaning stations. It is hard to count all of the restaurants, ice cream shops, wineries and breweries the peninsula has to offer! Many offer indoor and outdoor dining and local entertainment daily. When you add in the area shopping opportunities from fine art to souvenirs, you will literally find something for everyone in your group!


We want you to feel at home! Our cottage has a fully outfitted kitchen, living room with a comfortable fold-out queen-sized sofa, two private bedrooms featuring a queen-sized bed and a full-sized bed, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. As long-time vacation home renters, we always wished that we didn’t need to buy a bottle of ketchup to have fries one time, or a bottle of shampoo to wash our hair twice. So, we supply all of the staples, spices, condiments, and coffee that you will need, as well as toiletries for your convenience. In addition to your private deck, you are welcome to use our outside area with a fire-pit, shaded lounge area with comfortable seating and a sunny area with chaise lounges. You can cook out using our gas grill or charcoal grill. We are happy to provide you with lawn games, beach chairs, a picnic basket and beach towels for your days in the sun. For quieter days, our cottage is stocked with games, books and tvs for family fun. We even have an outdoor projector and screen if you want to do a movie night with the fireflies! There are two parking spots for your convenience and a bike rack.

Property manager

Paul Dunn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 any lifts

About the area

Map
Lakeside, OH

What's nearby

  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 3 min drive
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 4 min drive
  • The Keeper’s House - 7 min drive
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 16 min drive
  • Cedar Point - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 26 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Backbeatque - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Hugo’s Italian Kitchen - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6! located?

This family-friendly Marblehead holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Erie and Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. Marblehead Lighthouse is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Private second-floor cottage nestled between Lakeside and Marblehead, sleeps 6! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Comfortable place to stay.
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas c.

Great place
Very clean and organized. Enjoyed my stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Perfect for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Wonderful
Beautiful and very clean, the birds nest 2 had all we needed and more! Great location for the best views and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

The home was very nice, but Expedia gave the impression it was within the gates of Lakeside, Ohio. We were expecting to park at the rental then walk everywhere. But we could not do that since the location was more distant for walking. Other than the location, the rental was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Lakeside Birdview
Very nice spot. Close to many things. Very well kept place. Very easy check in. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Nice stay
Very nice setting. Perfect for 2 couples or small family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Great host! Incredibly well equipped unit! The host thought of everything and then some. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana E. E.

Cozy home away from home
Clean cozy place. Wry nice hosts. Beautiful area and good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathrerine J.

Nice, clean place close to all the fun!
Perfect fire what I wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Small but nice
Clean cute cozy spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Owners were very responsive and helpful with my questions prior to arrival as well as were very welcoming when we met at the property. I would definitely recommend this and would go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Cozy
We had a great experience staying here. Paul was an awesome host who would constantly check in on us and met every need. The place was cozy, quiet, very clean and quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Cozy family retreat with easy access.
Cute, cozy, and clean nautical themed loft apartment. Less than a mile from Kelley's Island ferry, with easy access to East Harbor Park. Hosts were friendly. Apartment had all the amenities we needed and more. Our kids loved the board games and the beach toys (we would never have thought of bringing). We cooked breakfast and dinner every day in the kitchen. We loved to enjoy the nice open deck and the fresh lake breeze. Very satisfying stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Very clean
Very nice little set up. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Bird's Nest is the BEST
They did not miss a beat when providing a wonderful place to stay. Every little extra you might have forgotten...was already there for you. Bed was so comfortable and the decorations were darling! The location was easy to find. Loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

STEFAN

Proximity to Lakeside
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taquannyana H.

Lovely
House was beautiful had everything you would need at home wasn’t far from different things to do or food the ferry was about 15 minutes away will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

Lakeside
The owners were awesome emailing me back every time when I needed to let them know anything. We really enjoyed the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth & Kurt M.

Lovely, cozy stay
The hosts were excellent at communicating from the beginning through the end. They checked in when we arrived and during to see if we needed anything. This upstairs cottage was clean, well-stocked and nicely decorated with all the light, beach styles that remind us of what we love about Lakeside. Even being here in the winter, we enjoyed the peacefulness of the area. Being off the main road we expected more road noise, but we didn't notice it at all. We had a lovely, cozy stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby P.

Thank You!
Just what we were looking for: quiet, close to downtown Marblehead, and clean, this was all of that and more! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Cozy comfort
We enjoyed the comfortable and coziness of the place. It was on a corner lot but was very quiet. They helped get our luggage up to our place and when bad weather came, they offered for us to stay in basement with them. Very nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Super cozy - cedar point trip
Everything was great, Paul was super helpful. The location to cedarpoint was across the water so it was longer than expected to get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina E.

Cute & Cozy
This little apartment is very cute, decorated in a beach theme. It is clean and well stocked with amenities. The stairs were a little much for our elderly mother (mentioned only to warn anyone who may overlook this detail as we did). The yard is well maintained, and there is a beautiful deck with seating to enjoy some time outside. Overall, a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Relaxing time at Bird's Nest 2
My friend and I enjoyed our two day stay at Bird's Nest. The location was very convenient to Marblehead and Lakeside. The host included many extras in the kitchen and bathroom. The grounds were lovely. We had a slight problem with the bathroom lights and as soon as we called the host he was right over to solve the problem. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023