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Avalon on the Bay Waterfront Cottage, Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Put-n-Bay, Islands

Avalon on the Bay Waterfront Cottage, Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Put-n-Bay, Islands

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Fishing jetty and shoreline view directly from the cottage.
View from the Cottage.
Sunset viewed from the cottage.
View from jetty right outside the cottage.
Fishing pier and view right outside the cottage.

Overview of Avalon on the Bay Waterfront Cottage, Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Put-n-Bay, Islands

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Marblehead, OH
  • Popular LocationThe Keeper’s House7 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarblehead Lighthouse6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCedar Point33 min drive
  • AirportToledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Sleeper sofa

2 Double Beds and 2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Avalon on the Bay Waterfront Cottage, Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Put-n-Bay, Islands

Looking for a quiet, peaceful and relaxing family vacation or, maybe a romantic getaway? Look no further. With beautiful old fashioned knotty pine walls, hardwood floors and a brick enclosed 23-foot sun-room facing the bay, from which to enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, this air conditioned cottage home is just what you have been looking for. PLEASE CONTACT OWNER four one nine seven nine eight nine one five three.
Located on beautiful Sandusky Bay (Lake Erie) in historic Marblehead, Ohio, this quaint waterfront cottage/home is located directly on the water, not down the street from the water. You can enjoy endless sunny days of swimming and sunbathing on your private beach, literally outside your front door.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner outside on your private waterside patio. The gas grill and picnic table await you. Or stay inside and utilize the full kitchen, dining and living area. You might even want to dine at one of the many fine restaurants in the area.
Spend a day at Cedar Point, Castaway Bay, Kalahari Water Parks, Monsoon Lagoon, African Safari Wildlife Park, Put-n-Bay, Kelleys Island and more, just minutes from the cottage. Enjoy browsing the many craft and gift shops throughout historic downtown Marblehead. You can even watch Cedar Point fireworks every night, from your front door.
Have a boat, bring it along. A 25-foot dock/slip is available, just outside the cottage, for your convenience and pleasure. An easy access boat launch is just minutes from your cottage. Cruise over to Cedar Point, Kelly's Island, and Put-n-Bay. Walk on a sand bar in the middle of Sandusky Bay. Enjoy water skiing, parasailing, and tubing.
Love to fish? Set out on Lake Erie for a day of the best walleye fishing in the country not to mention the great perch and bass fishing. If you feel Lake Erie is too rough, you can always turn around and fish in the Bay. We are that close to the lake. Small-mouth and large-mouth bass are plentiful along the rocky shoreline and throughout the bay. Or, fish right outside your front door on your own private pier or right from your waterside patio. After your fishing outing, clean your fish on the fish-cleaning table provided outside the cabin, or have them professionally cleaned.
Just want to go for a boat ride? Boat rides, tours, and fishing excursions are available with pick-up and drop-off right from your front door.
Why spend the same amount of money or more money for a motel room or rooms when you can stay in a waterfront cottage/home. The cottage features a private beach right outside the cottage, fishing from the waterside patio or from the jetty right outside the cottage and a big shady waterside Maple tree to sit and enjoy the view and warm breezes. Safe and secure boat dockage is available right outside the cottage (additional charge) with trailer parking alongside. Fishing trips and boat tours available right from the cottage.
Lake Erie Marblehead Avalon on the Bay is wonderful for family vacations with a huge array of things to do. The area is also known for its wineries which can be toured and the wine can be sampled before buying. Museums, Cedar Point and water parks can also add to the pleasures of staying at Avalon on the Bay. The small town of Marblehead offers shopping, sightseeing, antiquing, and so much more. Avalon on the Bay and the area has something for everyone, regardless of interest or age and all are minutes from the cottage. The cottage is close to downtown Marblehead, the historic Marblehead Lighthouse, ferries to the islands and all activities but secluded enough for a relaxing and peaceful getaway. Staying at Avalon on the Bay is the perfect way to appreciate the area's quiet, natural beauty. In a quiet setting, Avalon on the Bay is the ideal bases for a relaxing vacation. From your home-away-from-home, you can explore the area and its attractions at your own pace, returning in the evening to a cozy cottage setting. Avalon on the Bay offers a quiet escape from everyday life and is ideal for a family or romantic weekly getaway.
Relax at Avalon On The Bay. It is a great getaway. Our goal is to make sure that your stay at Avalon on the Bay is a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable experience. Discount coupons for nearby attractions provided free with every rental.
Attractions: Nearby attractions include, but are not limited to, African Safari Wildlife Park, Deer Park - where you and the kids can feed the animals while walking among them, the Toledo Zoo (hour and a half), Cedar Point, Kalahari Water Parks, Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park, Kelly's Island, Put?n-Bay, Glacier Grooves, Wineries, Historic Marblehead Lighthouse, Monsoon Lagoon Water Park, ferries to all major islands, parasailing, jet ski rental, boat rentals, gift and craft shops, Putt?Putt Golf, 18 hole golf courses and much, much more.

Property manager

Jim and Diana Stevens

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Sandy beach and fishing right outside the cottage

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Enjoy a allergy free stay, no pets/animals

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marblehead

Located in Marblehead, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. 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

  • The Keeper’s House - 7 min walk
  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 5 min drive
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 6 min drive
  • Johnson's Island Confederate Cemetery - 6 min drive
  • Cedar Point - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 24 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gemini - 37 min drive
  • Hugo’s Italian Kitchen - 37 min drive
  • Coasters Drive-In - 38 min drive
  • BackBeatQue - BBQ Smokehouse - 37 min drive
  • Best Day Bistro - 38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Avalon on the Bay Waterfront Cottage, Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Put-n-Bay, Islands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Avalon on the Bay Waterfront Cottage, Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Put-n-Bay, Islands?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Avalon on the Bay Waterfront Cottage, Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Put-n-Bay, Islands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Avalon on the Bay Waterfront Cottage, Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Put-n-Bay, Islands located?

This family-friendly Marblehead cottage is located on the beach, just steps away from Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. The Keeper’s House and Johnson's Island Confederate Cemetery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather G., USA

You can trust the good reviews!
When I see so many glowing reviews that mention the same features, I get a little skeptical. There was one scathing review, so that got me concerned about choosing this cottage. Well, my family really did stay there, so I can honestly say the other reviews are absolutely spot-on. The cottage was clean and bright, with a great view and many recent upgrades such as windows, floors, kitchen cabinets and counters. There is a large great room with the TV, kitchen, and table, two large bedrooms, bath, and enclosed front porch. The bathroom has a pedestal sink and stand-alone shower that is a reasonable size, all very clean. Not mentioned in the description, there were also nice pillows and bed spreads on all the beds, clean looking mattress pads, and TP, bath mats, paper towels, dish soap and foil wrap (though these may have been left by previous guests). The owners met us when we arrived and were very friendly. It was easy to contact them, but the rest of the time, the cottage felt like our home. The area is quiet and even the few boats coming into the small inlet were nearly silent. No loud parties! Because the negative review seems unfair to the owners and might put off future renters, I wanted to address a few items mentioned in it. The beds are the older, springy type that are common in cottages of this era, but we found them comfortable. The mattresses are about 7” thick, not “paper thin”. The AC unit is mounted in the living room, controlled by a thermostat (not a window AC). It did take a while to cool down the cottage but then it kept it cool with no problem. The mirror behind the house is to allow boats coming and going to avoid each other as the channel is quite narrow. The beach is close enough for me to watch my kids from the cottage. We saw only two water snakes during the whole week, partly because we were looking for them. Once spotted, they ducked under and swam away. They are not poisonous and seem very shy. We all swam in the lake without incident. The jetty is private to the small neighborhood, including the rentals, and not open to the public. There was room for lots of people to fish. The only (tiny) negative item I can report is spotty wi-fi. I would not hesitate to rent this cottage again. It was a wonderful vacation for my family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DAVID F., Aston,PA

relaxing,enjoyable,fun,lots of fishing
We had a wonderful experience staying at Avalon on the Bay. Fishing 5 feet from the entrance to the house. Caught fish on almost every cast. The view from the enclosed porch is breath taking. Seeing the sun set across Lake Erie was a beut. If your looking for a quite relaxing vacation this is the place to be. Close to Cedar Point, Put In Bay, Kelly Island, Light House, an many more attractions I highly recommend you see. The owners where there to greet us and contacted us daily to make sure we were enjoying ourselves Christine
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P., York, PA

Very easy stay
This was such an easy vacation. My husband and daughter could walk out the front door and fish. We saw lots of wild life. It's close enough to Sandusky for food and entertainment but far away enough for those quite lake evenings.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

matthew m.

Great Place to Stay
This was a wonderful location to stay and take an advantage of all this area has to offer. Rental was very clean and owners were very accomodating. The view of the Bay and fireworks at Cedar Point every night were amazing. The location was perfect that it was enough off the beaten path to have peace and quiet but close enough to all the destinations that make this area so wonderful. It recommend to families like ours who want to get away and enjoy Lake Erie and Islands.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Brianne K.

Choose a different place to stay!
Many things in this ad are either falsely advertised or are untrue & the owners fail to mention to the renters until arrival. There is one house in between the rental house & the house where the owners reside & a dock that runs behind all the houses on the stretch where the rental is. The rental is the last house in that row. On several occasions during our stay, we noticed the owner standing on the dock directly behind our rental, watching us while we were sitting on the side patio. This happened during early morning & late evening hours & later in the week, I noticed there was actually a mirror positioned on that dock that allowed him to see most angles of the rental house from where he was standing. The “private beach” advertised is actually not private. It is a shared beach in the community & there was a decaying, horribly smelling catfish dead on the beach when we arrived. We later had to pick it up & throw it away ourselves. The beach is not right outside your front door; it is actually positioned closer to the front of the owner’s home. The beach water is FULL of black snakes & not an appropriate place to swim, unless you like swimming with snakes. On the second night of our arrival, we found a dead kitten floating in the water next to our cabin. The next door neighbor is the one who removed the floating kitten from the water for us, not the owner. The “private fishing jetty” is also not private and is shared by the community. On two different occasions during our stay, my teenage son woke up early to go fishing off the jetty but it was already occupied by the owner & his family. Since we couldn't fish there, we had to drive several miles down the road to fish. The “a/c” that is advertised is actually an air conditioner that is suited for a small camper, not a cabin. The rental is hot inside & it stayed hot in there. Several of the bed mattresses were paper thin & very uncomfortable. Upon arrival the owner insisted that we only park in between the houses, & not directly in front of the rental. That seemed like a logical request because the front of the cabin faces the Sandusky Bay and has nice views. A day later, we woke up to an SUV that belonged to a visitor of the owner parked in front of our cabin & blocked our views for the remaining 6 days we stayed. Several times, when we drove/walked by the owner’s house, their grandkids would yell rude things to us & our children.

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