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Privacy of the country, just MINUTES from the city!

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Outdoor spa tub
Front view of the house.
Stocked Kitchen with all basic essentials.
Full stove and refrigerator
Kitchen view featuring a dish washer and 12 cup coffee pot, Basic cooking ware.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Sandusky, OH
  • Place, Sandusky Speedway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalahari Waterpark Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jackson Street Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Privacy of the country, just MINUTES from the city!

HOT TUB OPEN! Fishermen welcome! We can accommodate three to four 20-22ft boats along with pick up trucks. Located 10 minutes from historic Downtown Sandusky, 10-15 minutes to Cedar Point, 10-15 minutes to Sports Force, Waterparks, and fishing! This newly renovated, spacious home can accommodate large families and groups in a woodsy, secluded area. The property features a private hot tub, large front and back yards, spacious accommodations, off street parking, a fire pit, and pool table. PLEASES NOTE: we are currently updating our listing photos to reflect recent bed and layout updates. All current sleeping arrangements are accurately detailed in the room descriptions. We kindly ask that you respect our NO PETS policy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1. NO PARTIES, NO PETS 2. Read lease and hot tub agreement sign and return through email. 3. Must be 25 to book
4. We adhere to a strict check out time. If a late check out occurs. You will be charged a $500 late check out fee. 5. NO FIREWORKS

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1651627vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sandusky

Located in Sandusky, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Margaretta Stadium or Cedar Point Sports Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Sandusky, OH

What's nearby

  • Sandusky Speedway - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 5 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Shoreline Park - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Jackson Street Pier - 5 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 9 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toft's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privacy of the country, just MINUTES from the city! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Privacy of the country, just MINUTES from the city!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Privacy of the country, just MINUTES from the city!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Privacy of the country, just MINUTES from the city!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Privacy of the country, just MINUTES from the city! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sandusky Bay, Sandusky Speedway and Firelands Regional Medical Center. Lake Erie and Central Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for sharing your beautiful hoe with our group!!Our large group stayed here while we were attending a Convention at the Kalahari, and it was perfect. Only less than a 10 min drive to the convention.There was so much space for us to do things together, and be able to go to separate rooms for a little alone time. You are very close to the highway so there is quite a bit of traffic noise, but its not to bad, and wasn't a issue for our group. Driveway was a little hard to find for some of our group and Doordash in the dark, maybe some reflectors at the entrance would be helpful.Definitely going to use this next year if its available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you Victoria for your kind review! We're so glad the home worked well and you enjoyed your stay :) We appreciate your feedback regarding the driveway entrance and will certainly look into ways to make it easier to locate after dark. We hope to host you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to bring a family with plenty of room for the kids to play
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea U.

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

Cedar Point Family Trip

Great location with lots of room and extra amenities were a bonus! Met the needs from the oldest to the youngest in our family. We will return to this awesome location and home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel I.

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

Great Stay

A great place for family fun! We had plenty of room in the house and loved the outdoor space for volleyball and family games. Great location with stores nearby like Sam’s Club. Easy check in and check out and had a good experience with quick response from building manager. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Nice place!

We rented this to use as a place to stay while visting cedar point. Driveway is a little hard to find but the privacy and having us all in one place vs multiple hotel rooms was amazing. Everyone loved the house and ammenities it offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Nicholas and his group were great guests. Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat w.

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

Summer in Sandusky

Everyone had a great time. The hot tub was a hit with adults and kids too! Plenty of room inside and out for our large group. Good location for all our activities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Wonderful getaway

This house was super clean and comfortable for our party of 11. Lots of space to eat, nice big kitchen, wonderful outdoor space and a hot tub! Owner was super responsive and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a girl's weekend with family (cousins and a sister in law). We do this annually and try to stay in Ohio and see different areas of our state. We did not use the hot tub but we built a fire in the firepit and enjoyed a lovely evening outside. We went to a fall festival in Lakeside (Marblehead) and ate at Red's Lakehouse and then went to downtown Sandusky and walked around the lake and Battery Park. The owner was amazing and called me instead of just texting. It's nice to hear the human voice :) Would highly recommend staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne B.

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

Peaceful hideaway

This is a charming and quiet home in a great location. It was a great place for a family get away. The rooms are spacious and we loved having coffee on the back deck. It was a shame it rained. We had plan to make s'mores at the fire pit. Hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Works well for a large group

We were very comfortable and had a wonderful time. Despite the good instructions provided, it was tricky to find, for us and the local pizza delivery man.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

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

Great house for large groups!

This house has plenty of space for a large group! We had an entire softball team and coaches there for a long tournament weekend and it was great! Fire pit and volleyball net were great! Close to the parks and stores. Only recommendation would be to get a garage fridge for drinks, keeping coolers iced all weekend was tough. Great place! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Dance Competition

Two famlies here for a dance competition at Kalahari. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms for our 2 families. Property was huge and had lots of fun with hot tub and playing bags. First time driving in property was difficult to find but once you know where it is no trouble coming and going. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy A.

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

Great space for large group

We had a large family group stay at the house. There was plenty of room for the 12 of us. There were some games and toys for our 4-year-olds to play with.We got plenty of use out of the spacious backyard, garage, hot tub, and pool table. Everything was spotless. Adult beds were comfy. Mattresses on the twin beds are pretty firm, but the kiddos slept fine on them.The back of the lot is close to the highway but we really had no issues with noise from the traffic. Conveniently located about 15 minutes from all the places we were visiting. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay C.

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

Large house with lots of space

Stayed here for my daughters wedding weekend. She was married down the road at The Winerie. This was the perfect location for our family and close friends to get ready and hang out. Plenty of space for everyone. We had 10 people in our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Dance Family Home

We enjoyed our visit so much!! It was exactly what we needed. Close to Kalahari for our dance competition but have us private secluded space. The kids could run and play without the fear of who else was around. Jess was quick to reply and communicated well! Would rent again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2021
Heidi and her family were amazing guests! Friendly and super clean, they are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

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

Perfect house !

First thing I have to say is WOW! This house was so perfect for the large group of people I stayed with for this past weekend. The people were so nice and easy to communicate with, the house was so clean and updated. I will be staying here every time I’m in Sandusky or near it. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Jake! We couldn't have asked for better guests for our first hosting experience! You're more than welcome to stay with us anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda A.

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

Great Spaces for Large Family

This property was a great woodsy location for our Lake Erie family vacation/reunion. It had easy highway access and plenty of space for our 13 family members. We enjoyed the backyard spaces in our down time. The garage game room/bar area was an unexpected bonus, although a drink refrigerator would have topped it off. The location would have been a little tricky to find, but the owners gave us very clear directions ahead of time and were always quick to respond with any question.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Outdoors for Veterans

Another awesome three day stay at this location. Top-notch as we expected and just as it was last year. Eight disabled veterans enjoy their getaway while I fishing, get to know each other, fellowship, and some friendly cornhole in the backyard. Late nights hanging in the garage, talking about everything under the sun. From all of us at Americas Freedom Lodge we thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob P.

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

A place for Friendship and relaxation

It fit in with our event perfectly. We hosted 8 disabled Veterans for a weekend of Walleye fishing. Shared a lot of stories, laughter and a few tears. Back yard was perfect for an evening of friendly Corn hole. As described to a T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, this was a fantastic rental for our group of 12. We loved having a kitchen table large enough for all of us and the pool table downstairs and volleyball net outside were hits with the kids. We were in the Sandusky area mostly to visit Cedar Point, and the theme park was a short 15 minute drive. One thing that is not clear from the listing is that this "country" rental is directly off a large highway (the driveway is immediately past the overpass bridge) with some highway noise audible round the clock. It's not loud enough to be troublesome most of the time, but definitely wasn't the "country" location we expected. While initially we were worried this would be an issue, it ultimately didn't affect our stay and we would stay here again if in the area in the future. The property manager was very responsive with a small issue that needed assistance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Family reunion trip

Great sized house with plenty of space for our group of 10 (4 of those are teens). Pleasantly surprised with the finished garage space which is not advertised in the listing's pics. Entire outdoor area is amazing and wonderful for hanging out. The house overall feels dated with obvious upgrades throughout. The surfaces are all sticky (kitchen counters, tables, handrails on the stairs, etc). It is most likely from whatever cleaning agent is used. Location is great, but some highway noise can be heard from inside the house if that's something that bothers you. Very happy with the amount of starter supplies provided by the host. Comfy beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheralyn S.

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

Country living close to Cedar Point

The house is as described. The host, Jess was very responsive to our needs. Plenty of room for all16 of us. We only slept 15 on one night. Most nights we slept 12-14 so everyone had a bed. Didn’t have to use the sleep sofa but it was available. The beds were comfortable. The big long table in the dining room was great for dinner and games the one night it rained but we spent most of the time outside on either the deck outside the kitchen or the lower level deck by the hot tub. Hot tub was enjoyed by everyone! The fire pit was great one night with s’mores and ghost in the graveyard. There was one game of volleyball! Many games of pool played. So much to do! Two or three trips to Cedar Point and discovering downtown Sandusky. The 4-12 year olds enjoyed a visit to the Children’s museum. All the kids said this was a favorite house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike S.

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

Cedar Point Visit

Overall the house was good for 8 adults. It wasn’t the easiest driveway to find in the dark but we managed. The property is large with a great yard space for outdoor games plus a nice fire pit and deck area. My husband enjoyed the hot tub almost every night after long days at Cedar Point. Bring bug spray because it’s definitely a wooded lot with lots of mosquitoes. There is a busy road on one side of the house separated by a tree line. That didn’t bother us at all. There garage area has a table to gather for dinner or games but we only used it once because we came at a very hot time of the year. The house itself is a bit dated but I expected that from the photos. We loved having 3 baths to utilize but the upstairs one definitely needs some tlc. Bedrooms were fine but all of the carpet needs replaced. We did laundry everyday which was great. We had one small issue which the host fixed quickly and she was very responsive. The location was great. Short driving distance for food and the drive to the point was pretty smooth. The house had all of the necessary utensils and even beach towels were provided. Overall we had a great trip and would recommend this property to others as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! We all really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

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

Prefect place

Prefect place to stay with family when visiting Cedar Point!! Beautiful house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dee Reynolds

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My husband and I reside in Sandusky and love it here! We flip homes but are newbies to VRBO and we're so excited to give it a try! We have 3 small kids and they love our family get aways at The Trails at Hayes! We hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do! 💗

Why they chose this property

With a country setting, large back decks and private drive, this get away is a "country" gem, minutes from the city. Our home is perfect for anyone looking for a more secluded stay, yet wants the convivences of the Funcoast within minutes of a drive. Well equipped and spacious, our place is great for large groups, including our fishing friends! Large private parking spaces for boats and trailers, and we also have a chest freezer for your convenience. Located close to the highway for easy access, it's a breeze getting around!

What makes this property unique

Great for the family who loves the outdoors! HUGE front and back yards for outdoor play and relaxation. Multi-level decks, hot tub, pool table, and outdoor sitting area are a perfect way to end a hectic day of fun.

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