'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage

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2 bedroomsSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Lakeside-Marblehead, OH

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park5 min drive
Marblehead Lighthouse6 min drive
Cedar Point35 min drive
Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

Rear Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

MINIMUM THREE-NIGHT STAYS, CHECK-IN/OUT ONLY ON MONDAYS OR THURSDAYS.

Please note; This property is within the gates of Lakeside Chautauqua. GATE FEES apply during the summer season; Memorial Day weekend -Labor Day weekend. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations of Lakeside Chautauqua before booking this cottage.

https://lakesideohio.com/plan-your-visit/directions/rules-regulations/

We offer very specific booking dates ....please carefully read below before you book;

Our rental dates are Thursday to Thursday. Or Monday to Monday. You may also rent Thursday-Monday, or Monday-Thursday. Checkout can be Tuesday for Memorial Day and Labor Day, with an added day's rent. Outside these dates the pricing and rental period is more flexible, just ask!

We supply bathroom paper, cleaning supplies, and kitchen products such as paper towels, plastic wrap, plastic bags, dish soap, etc. Don't bring your own kitchen when you stay in our cottage!

Cleaning service and linens are extra. Cleaning service is required, linens are optional.

Beautifully furnished and decorated, 441 Central is located steps from Hoover Auditorium and is easily accessible to South Auditorium, and the new Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus.

This airy two bedroom cottage features two front porches and a charming back porch with louvered windows.
Enjoy family dinners and cards in the comfortable dining room. Wi-Fi is available. We provide a monitor for your use with your own technology (laptop, streaming, Roku). We do not provide cable television. Sip your coffee and watch the world pass by from your own private second floor balcony. The upstairs master bedroom offers a comfortable king bed. The second upstairs bedroom has two full size beds. Off-street parking for one car.
Ample air conditioning from window units.

Play a game of Frisbee while you use our grill in the backyard.

Dining room seats 4-6 beautiful back porch is open to kitchen.

Property manager

Gwen Nichols

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must abide by Lakeside Chautauqua rules and regulations.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lakeside

This cottage is located in Marblehead. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while African Safari Wildlife Park and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Island Adventures Family Fun Center are also worth visiting.

Lakeside-Marblehead, OH

What's nearby

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 5 min drive
Marblehead Lighthouse - 6 min drive
East Harbor State Park - 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) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

Gemini - 39 min drive
Hugo’s Italian Kitchen - 40 min drive
BackBeatQue - BBQ Smokehouse - 39 min drive
Last Chance Saloon - 39 min drive
The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill - 38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Spare Nichols' 1880s Lakeside Cottage located?

Situated in Marblehead, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

9 June 2023

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

Lakeside summer 2023

This was our 3rd stay at Spare Nichols. The house is clean and in a fantastic location! It was another great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B., Perrysburg

20 Sept 2022

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

Anniversary Getaway.

This property served our needs in a great location. Lakeside is peaceful and really beautiful. Very nice people.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brienne A.

26 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time in Lakeside for our first family vacation. We hope to make it a yearly tradition. Spare Nichols is a beautiful little cottage in the most perfect location. We can’t wait to go back again, hopefully next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

11 Aug 2022

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

2022 Vacation

An amazing place to stay. Spare Nichols is located in a prime spot to be able to get to everything quickly and has all the cleanliness and amenities you could want.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacque U.

8 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful stay, as always

Second year renting Spare Nichols and just as good as last year! The location is amazing and the space is just right for our family of 4. Owner was so good at communicating with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gwen Nichols

We are life-long Lakeside lovers, so grateful to be able to share it with our guests. Our kids spent summers with us and are now off to college/the real world. We are around most weekends, stop and see us at our home cottage, 208 Maple.