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

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A spacious living area with a kitchen, large windows, and a loft-style ceiling.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a staircase, and a kitchen in the background.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape and a body of water.
A wedding venue with rows of chairs, white drapes, and string lights.
A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden ceiling, and a red accent wall. There are stainless steel appliances, a clock, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home offers space for 26 guests with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It features water views and is located in the city center, near a theme park and museum. Enjoy the sauna, patio, balcony, and deck, along with access to a tennis court and fitness center. Nearby attractions include Jackson Street Pier and Merry-Go-Round Museum.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Jackson Street Pier
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Sandusky, OH
  • Place, Jackson Street Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoreline Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Merry-Go-Round Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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 $600 -use of tables,chair,etc - 80 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn propane tanks off on the rooftop deck if you have used the firepits or grill.
Please return all furniture to its original location if you have moved it. This includes tables and chairs from the closet.
If anything was accidentally broken, please leave a note on the counter for us. That is what the insurance was for.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 lose Full Deposit. If you SMOKE in property (of ANY kind) lose FULL deposit. $100 for ea lost key fob
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

Property # 1129421vb
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 $600 -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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 popular attractions include Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Shoreline Park and Maritime Museum of Sandusky. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shoreline Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sora & Oak Sushi Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Cheekz Cafe n Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪OH Taco - ‬5 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse! on 2 Oct 2026 start from AU$8,137, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 10:30 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our bachelor and bachelorette parties and we had the best time! It fit everyone and had plenty of room and things to do!! Definitely recommend checking it out
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Great area, lots to do and our host was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you. We hope to see you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. We enjoyed the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a large group and were extremelyhappy with the booking. It was a great space and the location was super convenient. We would highly recommend and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was plenty big for our group of 22. The gym was loud when people were playing basketball or other sports in it. The exercise equipment was kind of junky and the sauna did not work. Overall, beautiful place in walking distance to lots of restaurants, shops and the lake. No place to swim in the lake close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Sharon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a really unique property that met our needs perfectly. We stayed here for Ironman weekend and the location was perfect for the event.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully, we will see you again next year at Ironman.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends get together

Great place for a large group of people. Check in and check out process was easy. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our group had a memorable trip at the property. The host was a great communicator and was very accommodating when we had needs.There were a few things that we would've liked to know prior to visiting that weren't explicit or too detailed for the listing but were important to our group:We had 12 kids ages 0-12. The Stage Area Corner Lofted S was not conducive to young children since the lofted area didn't have any spindles on the railing. Also, the spiral staircase was very petite and rickety loud, so it was difficult to not wake kids or babies sleeping in that room. Similarly, we didn't realize until our stay that the Great Room Loft and Master beds were incredibly bright all night long. This isn't necessarily avoidable given the large windows in the space, but important to know for visitors.Communicated in advance, which we appreciated, was that the second basketball hoop was broken by the previous visitors. This did reduce the functionality of the gym space. The theatre space was incredible and very memorable for the whole group, but beware that the railing was only at hip-height for an adult. Again, children younger than, say 8, could not be unsupervised in the space.Despite the property being clean (the bathrooms and showers were pristine), the wood floors and carpet blackened the bottom of feet, so bring house shoes.Lastly, the kitchen was very well appointed. The ovens temp needed to be increased by 50-75 degrees extra to properly cook our food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you for your comments. I am sorry; sometimes we don't know the details guests need answers to for their groups, so thank you for this for the next group that might have a similar age group. Renters can always call with questions; I try to answer as many as I can before they arrive if I have the answers. I don't cook at the property, so that information will be helpful. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and do look forward to having you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This space was perfect for our family of 19! The large auditorium/event space was great for all the kids from ages 3-23. They shot hoops, rode scooters, & played with the balls & toys provided plus the ones we brought. We watched World Cup matches on the large screen in the auditorium & watched the younger ones put on a show for us while sitting on couches in the balcony.The living space/kitchen was ideal for our large group. There were plenty of comfy couches for people to sit on while watching TV or playing games, plus long wooden tables & benches so we could all eat together. The kitchen was well equipped with cooking utensils, pots, pans, plates, cups, glasses, eating utensils, spices, etc. There was a large side by side fridge/freezer, double oven, dishwasher, small under-the-counter fridge, industrial sized grill, griddle, and stove making it easy to cook for a crowd, plus a TON of counter space! The rooftop space is a lovely respite if you don't mind sharing it with the noisy seagulls!This space is in a great location. Close to one of the ferries, the pier where our family attended a summer concert, and a few restaurants & coffee shops. There are a lot of vacant store fronts around, but it looks like the community is striving to make a renaissance. Climbing the many steps to this third floor space was well worth it! The mix of industrial, modern, & eclectic decor made for a fun, unique experience! Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and had such a good time with your family at our property. We LOVE reading comments like this. We hope to see you back in the future. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Year’s Eve event

Absolutely wonderful property! Very spacious and enjoyable. Cant say enough good things about this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2021
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Sharon
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

It was a terrific 50th anniversary

We give this experience a 100% rating!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I am glad you had a terrific time, just wondering why a 1 star rating? what could we do better? After speaking with you, I know you are trying to change the rating you thought it was highest rating, we spoke with VRBO also, they are suppose to be adjusting it. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Sharon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here with a wrestling team and it was great! Tons of amenities and lots of fun for the kids. The rooftop deck had great views and very nice! Very well stocked kitchen and great cook stops for cooking for a crowd! Also when given the wrong code to get access the host reached out within minutes of sending a message! Sharon was prompt and got us taken care of. Best communication I’ve seen from a property manager/host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thank you so much. We enjoyed having you and the wrestlers stay with us (we are a wrestling family also) Good Luck to them all in the future. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding bliss

This place was perfect for a reception. Lots of space and places for out of town guests to sleep. The ambience is out of this world. Sharon is exceptional to work with. We were blessed to find it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed our space for your special time. Please send us some pictures of the Wedding. And again Congrats!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

About the host

Hosted by H2 Property Management

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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

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