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WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! OCT 24-26; OCT 31-NOV 2 OPEN!! FALL ON LAKE ERIE!!

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Rock of Ages is over 150 years old!  A wonderful place to make memories!
Our shoreline.  There are steps from the patio down to the limestone shore.
A wonderful place to celebrate special birthdays and anniversaries.
A Lake Erie sunset!  We also see awesome sunrises!
back patio grill and pergola area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
13 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 36743.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Marblehead, OH
  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marblehead Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cedar Point
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

13 bedrooms (sleeps 36)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 11

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 12

1 King Bed

Bedroom 13

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

+2
2 Double Futons and 4 Single Beds

8 bathrooms, 5 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 11

Toilet

Bathroom 12

Toilet

Bathroom 13

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! OCT 24-26; OCT 31-NOV 2 OPEN!! FALL ON LAKE ERIE!!



Rock of Ages has been sitting on the shores of Lake Erie since 1861. It is built of native, local limestone, and is listed on the National Historic Register. There simply is not another comparable home on Lake Erie. It is wonderfully unique and fun to explore. It is very solid (like a 'Rock') and in great shape, but we have renovated the first floor, creating a Great Room and state of the art kitchen with everything needed to cook for and dine 30+ guests. We accept bookings year round. In the summer we book "weeks" Mon-Sun. We do not accept less than this 6 night "week" in the summer. From Labor Day to Memorial Day we accept less than 6 nights.


Rock of Ages overlooks the Lake Erie islands and is in the quaint village of Marblehead and is only a hop, skip, and a jump from the east gate of Lakeside (The Chautauqua of Lake Erie) in one direction and the historic Marblehead lighthouse in the other. The lighthouse is a spot of natural beauty and the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

We have traveled around the world and this is our favorite place on earth! Friendly, down-home people, great entertainment (at Lakeside and the islands), wonderful local history, great boating and fishing, Cedar Point, and the waves and the winds of Lake Erie, are constantly there. What a place! From Rock of Ages's tower room is one of the best views of Lake Erie in the area. Come and see!

Rock of Ages has a 120-foot spacious lakefront patio and three other patios with plenty of furniture for sunbathing, eating and gazing at the lake and watching the boats and ferry to Kelley's island. Of course, you can swim off the flat glacial rocks right in front of the house. A large sandy beach is a short drive away. We still have the original limestone fossil walkways from when 'The Rock' was first built. There is a large hot tub overlooking the lake.

We have plenty of room for the whole family (8000 sq. ft.) and lots of bed and bath options. There is a first-floor suite with a king bed and its' own bath for those who do not do stairs. On the second floor each of the five bedrooms has a king-size bed and a private bath. The third floor is great for kids. Six bedrooms surround a large common area with a large-screen TV.

There is one king bed, one queen bed, 5 full-size beds, 3 twins and 4 rollaways up there. The third floor bedrooms share a full size bath and two half baths. You have already heard about the view from the tower room! It has a kingsize bed, its' own bath, and a roof-top patio. Folks will fight over who gets to sleep there!

On the first floor as well as the kitchen and dining/great room, there is a living room with TV. The first floor also has two half baths. The lower level - not really a basement (it was the old summer kitchen) is a large game room area with a pool table, ping pong table, TV, half bath, and tables and chairs. There is a backyard patio with two large grills. Rock of Ages has a large parking area to accommodate big groups.

Although it is wonderful in the summer with the windows open and the lake breezes, we do have air conditioning. Rock of Ages can be used year round and the lake in all its glory in the winter with ice and snow is something else!! It is a great place for business or church groups or special interest retreats and seminars, for example birders or artists.

Our rates are for the entire property, not per person as in an inn or bed and breakfast. NOV- APRIL (With the exception of the holidays). I offer up to half off the regular rate, depending on the size of the group. Please send an inquiry for more details and a quote. I am very glad to answer any questions, I know it can be a big job planning for a large group or family.

Keywords: HUGE, Historic, reunion home, lakefront

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
NO CANDLES ON PROPERTY
NO CAMPERS, RV'S, TENTS WITHOUT OWNERS PRIOR PERMISSION
NO FISH CLEANING ON PROPERTY

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
Seniors-only community.
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

Marblehead

Located in Marblehead, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Island Adventures Family Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marblehead, OH

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Keeper’s House - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cedar Point - 41 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 28 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miss Keat’s Smokehouse - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Last Chance Saloon - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SEPT 26-28, OCT 24-26 and OCT 31-NOV 2 OPEN!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SEPT 26-28, OCT 24-26 and OCT 31-NOV 2 OPEN!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SEPT 26-28, OCT 24-26 and OCT 31-NOV 2 OPEN!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WONDERFUL HOME for REUNIONS!! SEPT 26-28, OCT 24-26 and OCT 31-NOV 2 OPEN!! located?

This family-friendly Marblehead holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lake Erie and Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve. Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Marla Rickloff

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It is an absolute privilege for me to own Rock of Ages and to share it with guests! I love the local history of this area, and The Rock is an integral part of the history of the quarry in Marblehead and the founding of Lakeside --The Chautauqua on Lake Erie

Why they chose this property

We have had a cottage at Lakeside for a number of years and we love this area of Lake Erie! The views are amazing, and it is very relaxing to spend time here.

What makes this property unique

Plenty of space for our family and friends! Enough bathrooms :) and privacy! I love to cook--- Eating outside on the lakefront patio--

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