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Happy Harbor: cute cottage 1 block from Indian Lake.

Holiday home in Russells Point with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Russells Point, OH
  • Place, Indian Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fox Island Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Lake State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Happy Harbor: cute cottage 1 block from Indian Lake.

Welcome to the Happy Harbor at Russell's Point Indian Lake! This adorably finished Lake House cottage is ready for your next getaway.

Wake up to a cup of coffee at the cottage or head a few blocks to Gathered Grounds, our nearby artisan coffee shop.

Don't forget to walk the bridge at Sandy Beach and stop by The Donut Shop! Plan your day on the water thanks to Spend-A-Day Marina with boat rentals nearby or head out to Fox Island for the playground and beach. If you have your own boat, you're welcome to park on site and drop in at Lakeview Harbor up the road or we're also 1 block from the Indian Lake Yacht Club. Lots of local dining options and a yoga studio all within a few blocks.

Going out not your thing? This home also has everything you'd need to stay in and cozy up, either on the front patio with grill & fire pit or inside where the furnishings are comfy and lake vibes are strong.

High speed internet w/ smart TV and kids a play area with Nintendo to keep everyone entertained.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
At check out, all we ask is that you take your bags of trash out to the bins so we don't get ants.
Please put the keys back in the key boxes and have safe travels back home!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Firewood is available for purchase at $5 a bundle. Text / reach out for firewood access.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Russells Point

Russells Point is home to this holiday home. Cherokee Hills Golf Course and Mary Ruttan Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Lake State Park and Pew Island State Park.
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Russells Point, OH

What's nearby

  • Indian Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fantasy Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Indian Lake State Wildlife Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fox Island Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Froggy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buckeye At The Lake - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lulus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Playa Azul - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Harbor: cute cottage 1 block from Indian Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Happy Harbor: cute cottage 1 block from Indian Lake.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Harbor: cute cottage 1 block from Indian Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Happy Harbor: cute cottage 1 block from Indian Lake. located?

Situated in Russells Point, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Indian Lake, Bank Island and Willow Isle. Indian Lake State Park and Wedge Island are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you - it was a lovely house and my dog loved the area as well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host were quick to respond and home is very close to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was the perfect weekend! When I had questions Emily responded within a few minutes. Such a cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great Rental

This location is great. We stayed for a long weekend. Place was wonderful for our kids and was clean and very comfortable. Owner gave us some great suggestions of places to visit. Will definitely be staying here again next time we plan a trip to Indian lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki C.

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

Nice Getaway

This was just what we were looking for - a home base for day trips and hanging out by the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Comfy cottage

The Cottage was very comfy and bright. Within walking distance to various food places, lake and Dollar General. The Bed was very comfortable and the cottage had everything we needed. The check in was very easy and we had no complications with directions. Easy drive to go see the other islands and to Bellefontaine shops. Neighbors was very friendly and not much traffic on street. Our senior pet was able to go in and out with no problem. We would highly recommend and look forward to returning again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre S.

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

Excellent Stay

We needed a place to stay for a long weekend in February. It was cold and snowy out but we had a nice warm cottage to relax in. No complaints. It is in a beautiful area with the lake nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neosha G.

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

Birthday Dog Vacation

I came for my birthday and brought my two dogs - the cottage is absolutely beautiful and spacious. The bedrooms were super cute and the beds were comfy ! The decor is fantastic and very cute. I loved playing the Nintendo and having a fire right out the door was perfect! I made so many s'mores The area was fantastic and sooooo close to the donut shop ! I walked both my dogs to the water and we went to fox Island as suggested! Such a beautiful quiet spot ! The whole area is very dog friendly and the local food is great !! I definitely plan on coming back - I cannot say enough great things about my stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Cute and comfortable little cottage

This little cottage is very cute...loved the decor. The beds and the furniture were quite comfortable. Very centrally located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Craig H.

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

Lake Time

Inside good lake house.Kitchen is very nice. Tv and available apps is great.Sitting area could use a chair or recliner. Beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were fine but shower needs shut off repair it drips.Did not use kids room with video game and other games but looked like a lot to keep kids entertained.Outside needs some updating front patio needs some updating also. Just my opinion. It was very convenient for us because only a block away from Point Harbor.Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah E., Dayton

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

Always happy at the happy harbor

This was our third stay at the cottage. Great location, great amenities and luckily great weather weather during our stay. Check in was smooth. Cottage is well stocked for fun and we had a great time. Will be back for more!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Wonderful Get Away!

We had an amazing time here. The house was just as advertised. Easy access to everything at Indian Lake. We walked to many places and even the places we had to drive were easy to get to. Thank you to the hosts for making our stay a memorable one!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark N.

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

Getaway cottage

Overall unit was clean and accommodating however mattresses were stiff and gas grill threw flames out of a rusted out burner. Otherwise a nice place to enjoy time at the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA H., Cleveland, Ohio

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

Amazing little cottage!

Happy Harbor was absolutely perfect! The location, the amenities, the comfort...all of it! It had everything we needed! Listing and photos are spot on! We walked to Fox Island, we walked to The Donut Shop (de-lish!!) and along the bike/hike trail. Another day, after we drove to Pew Island and did a nice walk on the trails, we had lunch at Tilton Hilton (dang good burgers!) After lunch we hit the Cherokee Trail Head. (more great trails) Indian Head Roadhouse and Indian Lake Brewery were great little stops along the way 'home' when we were done exploring and hiking! We had questions about the TV and Emily got back to us right away...as was the case throughout our time prior to arrival as well. She is an exceptional host! Highly, highly, highly recommend this cottage! It was such a great weekend getaway! Lisa, Scott and Nola Rue 🐕
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Centerville, OH

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

all you need is your suitcase

"Happy harbor" was very clean, comfortable & nicely updated. The owners have truly provided several extra amenities, everything you could need to make it feel like home. All the linens are luxurious, clean & fresh, enough for the whole family all week!! There are several restaurants,stores & bars in walking distance. 3 min. walk to harbor dock for boat pick up also! You could get by w/o a car. The outdoor space provided was so peaceful & cute with the "party lights" fire pit & plenty of seating. Easy unloading your car with parking right at back sliding door. I would definitely reccomend & stay here again. You can't beat the $$ value! "The landing" & "LuLu's" serve delicious breakfasts. "Woodys" (short drive) has the best food & "Indian Head" for atmosphere & Bloody Marys! My husband & I truly enjoyed our stay & thank our wonderful hosts! We wish you the same enjoyable experience & great memories!! Sharon & Kurt FL
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, in spite of sketchy looking houses nearby. The front door stuck getting in and out, but that didn't change our impression of how nice this house is on the inside! The bath and a half worked very well and all of the amenities were just what we needed. We will stay there again, if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay at Happy Harbor! The house was darling and spotless, kitchen well stocked, bathroom amenities were plentiful, and the beds were so comfortable! The village is very walkable, located near Indian Lake state park with plenty of walking trails and a wonderful dog park. The host was extremely nice and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute place! My kids absolutely loved the old nitendo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time the house is very cute. Only issue was it was 90 degrees and the little air conditioners cannot keep up. I actually had to go buy a box fan to help pull the air around. If it wasn’t hot it wouldn’t have been an issue but when you are on a boat all day it is nice to come back to coolness! Only other issue was change the shower liner it was a bit on the dirty side. I would recommend this location our overall stay was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The inside of the cottage was cute and looked just like the pictures in the listing. It was conveniently located for all of our activities. The main bath could use some refreshing including the shower liner and the bleach stained towels. The host responded to a message about a concern in a reasonable amount of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Harbor was perfect for our family's mini break. The cottage is so adorable, comfortable, and has everything you need for a home away from home. The location can't be beat! We will definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton B.

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

Great weekend away

Very nice house in a perfect location. Cannot wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marti j.

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

Great Little Cottage

We loved our stay. It was clean and had everything we needed. It was supet close to the lake and everything else we wanted or needed. We would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jordan s.

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

Indian Lake Cottage

This cottage was everything it was advertised to be. It my needs perfectly. Close to the lake, my friends of which I came to visit, and right off the main road.I will be trying to rent it again next year, as I've been coming to the lake for the past 30 years
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin L.

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

Amazing stay

Very very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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