Plan your getaway to Boardwalk Village and stay in this brand new, cozy, beautifully furnished lakefront cottage on Grand Lake St. Mary’s in Celina, OH! This 1 bedroom, 1 loft, 1.5 bath cottage boasts spectacular views of the lake AND pool. Boardwalk Village, an all-in-one experience alongside Greater Grand Lake, is a walking and biking paradise. We`re perfect for a unique and relaxed getaway that is still in close proximity to shopping, dining, and other entertainment options!
Welcome to Mermaid Tales! A beautiful, lakeside cottage that embodies uniqueness and love of the lake!
As you walk in from the welcoming covered porch, you are greeted with an airy, fully-furnished, open-concept living space that features a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen which has everything you need from making a fresh morning cup of coffee to a tasty home-cooked meal. There is a crockpot provided in this unit for you to use. The living room is the perfect spot to put your feet up and relax after a long day on the lake. You can flip on the Smart TV, sign in to your streaming account and catch up on your favorite shows or movies. We have also provided you with a variety of games that will keep you entertained even on those rainy afternoons! For your convenience, there is also a half bathroom along with a stacked washer and dryer on the main level and the couch pulls out as a queen sleeper!
Head upstairs where you`ll find a cozy loft furnished with a 3-tiered bunk bed that is a twin over a full over a queen bed. Everyone has a place to sleep! On your way to the master bedroom, you`ll find a full bathroom that is stocked with fresh bath linens. You can also rest assured you`ll have a pleasant and relaxing night’s sleep on quality linens that are fully laundered between each guest, from sheets to blankets and coverlets. The master bedroom has a queen bed, a closet for extra storage, AND has blackout curtains. But most importantly, you`re not going to want to miss out on the stunning view from your own private balcony right off of the master bedroom! From this balcony, put your feet up and rest easy on the gliders and enjoy the amazing views of the beautiful pool area and sparkling lake. It truly doesn`t get any better than this!
Guests who stay at Mermaid Tales will also get to enjoy their own private outdoor patio and hot tub all year round!
Enjoy the many perks of staying at Boardwalk Village. Not only is there a refreshing, heated pool right next door at our other cottages, but there is a beautiful, over-sized pool just steps away from your front door that you are welcome to enjoy! You can even stop over at the community grilling area next to the pool to grill up your favorite meals...play a few rounds of cornhole while you`re at it!
In search of some outdoor recreational fun?! We can`t be on the lake without offering just that! Stop by Helton Lodge Rentals, right next door to Boardwalk Village, where you can rent a pontoon, Speedster boat, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, golf carts and bicycles! They are your one-stop-shop to get you around Grand Lake without ever having to get in your car!
Just a few more steps and you`re at Boardwalk Grill! We highly recommend having dinner there at least once. You`ll get to experience fresh food, hand-crafted cocktails and live music...all lakeside!
Book your stay today so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy everything Boardwalk Village has to offer!
Guests do not need to check in at an office or lobby. They will receive a personal door code that will activate at the time of check-in. Boardwalk Village guests will have access to both pools, grilling station, outdoor dining area, and green space. Free parking is also available for guests (parking pass(es) provided in each unit).
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Celina (voted best hometown in Ohio!) is home to 10,000 residents and Ohio`s largest inland lake, Grand Lake St. Mary’s. It’s a great location for boating, fishing, or taking part in one of Celina’s many summer festivals. You will be within minutes of several local restaurants and Celina’s downtown area, where the west edge of the lake contains a wide boardwalk, suitable for walking or bike riding while enjoying the lakeside view.
BEDS: This unit sleeps up to 9. On the main floor, there is a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. There is 1 bedroom upstairs, with a queen bed along with an upstairs loft that has a 3-tiered bunk bed: twin over full over queen bed (sleeps 5).
PARKING: This house comes with 2 parking passes that are provided inside the unit. If they are not left in the welcome basket upon check-out, you will be charged a fee of $75/each to replace. No additional parking passes will be given. If additional parking is needed, please contact the host. Parking at BOARDWALK GRILL is prohibited unless you are dining at the restaurant.
POOL: We will provide 9 wristbands in your unit for each guest to access the pool areas. We also provide a key fob that gains you access to the pool when open. You will be able to access both pools with this key fob. Pool access is for staying guests only. *Pool Season: May - September (time frame may change depending on weather)* *Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty. Guests use the pool at their own risk. We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur in the pool area.*
HOT TUB: This unit has its own private hot tub on the outdoor patio for Mermaid Tales guests only. Our maintenance tech will be around the Village as he does regular visual and chemical checks on the hot tubs. You may see him during your stay, but he is just making sure everything is good to go.
PETS: This unit is NOT pet friendly. However, we do have select units that are pet friendly at Boardwalk Village – Pelican’s Perch, The Captain, 769 TH, 771 TH, Sandlot, Glistening Gem, Sunny Shores, and Coastal Charm.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: At Boardwalk Village, we pride ourselves not only on our superb service but the quality of our units as well. With that, a $250 security deposit will show as a pre-authorized/pending charge on your credit card prior to your check-in. This is to cover any broken, stolen, damaged and/or irreplaceable items, and smoking anywhere inside the unit. This pre-authorized/pending charge will fall off of your account if none of the above happen. If the cost of damages exceeds the $250 security deposit, the additional amount will be charged to the card on file.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The cancellation policy is a 100% refund up to 60 days before arrival, 50% refund up to 30 days before arrival, no refund within 30 days of check-in. This also applies to any reservation date changes. When booking through Airbnb, the cancellation policy is a 50% refund up to 30 days before arrival.
ADDITIONAL BOOKING INFO: You will only be charged 50% of your entire reservation amount upon booking (unless your check-in is within 30 days). The final 50% will be auto-charged 30 days prior to check-in.
BOAT RENTALS: Helton Lodge Boat Rentals is located right here at Boardwalk Village! Helton Lodge offers rentals for pontoon boats, kayaks, paddle boats, golf carts, bicycles and more!
BOAT DOCKS: Dock spaces are available for rent for $25 per each day of your reservation if you are bringing your own boat. If you are renting a boat from Helton Lodge, you do not need to rent a dock as one is already provided.
SUB SHACK: We`ve got two awesome Sub Shack locations! Boardwalk Marketplace - Our seasonal (May 1st-September 30th), weather-based spot serving subs, salads, apps & more. Shipyard Sports & Events Center - which is just 0.6 miles down the road from Boardwalk Village! Enjoy a full dining experience with subs, salads, apps, drinks & plenty of fun. The restaurant overlooks the Sports Fieldhouse, so you can kick back while the kids shoot hoops, play soccer, and more (when leagues and tournaments aren`t in session). Plus, take a swing in our indoor golf simulators!
FITNESS CENTER ACCESS FOB: An amazing fitness experience awaits you at Innergy Fitness, located inside Shipyard Sports and Event Center. By purchasing an access fob add-on at check-out, you`ll get 24/7 access to top of the line cardio + strength equipment, a dry + infrared sauna, and access to their innovative fitness classes! The cost of the access fob add-on is $5 per fob per night of your reservation, so you are able to access the Innergy Fitness facility throughout your entire reservation. If it is not left in the welcome basket upon check-out, you will be charged a fee of $75 to replace.
BLUE GOOSE SHUTTLE: Hop on the Blue Goose and let it shuttle you to all the local events, bars, restaurants, and shopping locations. The Blue Goose travels on its regular route throughout Celina on weekends from May 1st through September 30th. From October 1st through April 30th, you can call in advance to reserve the Blue Goose. Don’t worry about driving anywhere during your stay at Boardwalk Village!
COCONUT HUT: located in the Boardwalk Marketplace, is open and serving up island vibes, delicious food from the Sub Shack, and tropical drinks, 7 days a week from May 1st -September 30th! It`s a lively, laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere we`ve created for guests and locals alike - and we hope you`ll come check it out!
WEEKLY/MONTHLY OFF-SEASON DISCOUNTS: We offer a 15% weekly discount if you stay 7+ nights and a 30% monthly discount if you stay 30+ nights. These discounts are valid during our OFF-SEASON months only (October-April). The discount codes can be applied at the time of booking your reservation but are not valid if you are taking advantage of our extended stay program. We have the right to remove the discount code from your reservation if you are staying in a unit that is part of our extended stay program.
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This is a NO SMOKING & NO PET UNIT. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the unit.
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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
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Celina
Located in Celina, this cottage is on the waterfront. Mercer County Elks Golf Club and Vineyard at Evergreen Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mercer Waterfowl Management Area and Baker Woods. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
Is Mermaid Tales: 1 Bed/1 Bunk Room Lakeside Cottage w/ HOT TUB! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Tales: 1 Bed/1 Bunk Room Lakeside Cottage w/ HOT TUB!?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid Tales: 1 Bed/1 Bunk Room Lakeside Cottage w/ HOT TUB! on 25 May 2026 start from AU$423, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Mermaid Tales: 1 Bed/1 Bunk Room Lakeside Cottage w/ HOT TUB!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mermaid Tales: 1 Bed/1 Bunk Room Lakeside Cottage w/ HOT TUB!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mermaid Tales: 1 Bed/1 Bunk Room Lakeside Cottage w/ HOT TUB!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mermaid Tales: 1 Bed/1 Bunk Room Lakeside Cottage w/ HOT TUB! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lakeshore Park, Rotary Lighthouse and Mercelina Park. Mercer County Historical Msm and Pullman Bay Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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Great house! A few outlets didn’t work but other than that we had a great stay. Thank you
Meghan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
We apologies for the inconvenience that may have created. We will discuss this with our maintenance team to ensure the issue is taken care of for future guest! Overall, we're glad you enjoyed the house!
We had the best time on our first girls trip at Boardwalk Village!! We had so much fun at the tiki bar and the food was very good at the restaurant. The entire town on Celina impressed us as well. It’s so clean and everyone was so friendly.
Jerusha S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear your first girls’ trip at Boardwalk Village was such a hit!
We loved our stay The property is well maintained and has a lot of amenities We enjoyed the pickle ball court Unfortunately most of the activities were closed since it’s the fall, we would love to come back in the summer
Terri R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! It’s great to hear you had fun on the pickleball court. We’d love to have you back in the summer when all the activities are open!
Wonderful experience in the winter months with the Hot Tub! Summer would be awesome with the pool
Holly H.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Hello Holly, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your New Years getaway with us. We definitely recommend coming back in the summer to get the full Boardwalk Village experience!
We had a great time and loved our cottage. Very clean, responsive manager and cute location. Some construction, but we were warned ahead of time and it was the weekend so it did not cause disruption. We remarked often how we hope to return in warmer weather to experience all there is to do.
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
Thank you, Elizabeth! So glad you enjoyed your stay at Boardwalk. We definitely recommend coming during the summertime when the weather is warmer to get the full Boardwalk Village experience. Hope to welcome you back again soon :)
House said he slept 9. We had 8 adults and although we all had a place to sleep, the common area didn’t have much space for us all to sit and socialize. The pool house was right next door which had a table large enough for all of us. Despite that, it was great experience and would definitely go back!