House in New Franklin, OH

1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes

1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes

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YOUR Vacation Rental IS THE LARGE BOTTOM LEVEL
Guest patio view of Turkeyfoot Lake and State Park beach.  Private and quiet.
YOUR patio with Weber grill, dining and fire pit
View of private lake level vacation rental from boat slip.  Owners live above.
Walk to boat slip from patio outside Kitchen/dining and BR 3

Overview of 1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

New Franklin, OH
  • Popular LocationPortage Lakes State Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationFirestone Country Club9 min drive
  • AirportAkron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Akron16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes

Enjoy our very roomy, 1,500 sq. ft. lake level private guest suite, in our owner occupied home.
Watch boats, canoes, kayaks and fishermen float by while enjoying our water level patio. Our 2 bedroom (2nd BR made available as needed when booking more than 2 guests), 2 baths, fireplace, large foyer used as 3rd BR, living room, and fully stocked kitchen all with water view and walkout patio. Laundry, WiFi, local TV and Roku, pontoon rental for a water visit to lake restaurants and bars. Fishing on 230' sea wall with fishing equipment provided

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👩‍👩‍👧‍👦PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE BOOKING:
-There is a private entrance to this suite through our garage going down interior stairs.
-💰$ Base rate covers 2 GUESTS OCCUPANCY (2 QUEEN BEDS), EACH additional guest is $25 per guest, per night up to 8 GUESTS (4 QUEEN BEDS).
-MAXIMUM 2 DOGS ALLOWED $25 fee extra for cleaning + $100 REFUNDABLE PET DAMAGE DEPOSIT.
-Check in is 4PM, check out is 11AM - flexible
-Help reduce plastic pollution. We provide ZeroWater filter which removes 99.6% of dissolved solids. Or, we will provide water from our reverse osmosis system.
_ONE CAR ALLOWED IN DRIVEWAY AT ALL TIMES. PARK TO THE FAR RIGHT WITH YOUR NOSE LINED UP TO THE YELLOW PAINTED LINE

Bring your own boat, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards or rent from one of the local marinas. Some even offer free delivery.

We are near Firestone Country Club, minutes from the areas finest dining and night clubs, a short drive to Canton (20 min.) and Cleveland (35 min), Akron/Canton Airport (15 min) and Cleveland Airport (45 min). Easy day trips to visit NFL HOF, Ohio & Erie Canalway, Cuyahoga Vally National Park, Akron Zoo, Cleveland Zoo, Cedar Point, Rock & Roll HOF and Cleveland sports teams. Fine dining, wine bar, lake bars, fast food, burger joints, Pav's famous ice cream all less than 2 miles. Turkeyfoot Golf Course only 2 minutes away. Groceries 4 minutes away.

******NOTE: We will never ask our guests to wire money. Please call, or email, us using the number posted on the HomeAway site if you have any questions.

Property manager

D A Mihelic
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are pleased to host well behaved children.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Due to septic system - no large parties.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
No dangerous breeds. Cats that don't mark / claw.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
OUTDOOR smoking permitted.
PETS: we enjoy pets. We are not a kennel. If your dog/dogs, bark or howl when you are not home PLEASE consider a kennel. $25 one time fee per pet.
If will be gone for the day, kindly turn off lights in every room. Entry light can remain on for safety purposes as you see fit.
Do not walk on our dock. Boards will be replaced spring of 2023. If docking a boat see owner about safety on the dock.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Due to septic system - no large parties.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Akron

Located in Akron, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Firestone Country Club and St. Helena III Canal Boat Operations are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market and Shisler's Cheese House. Travelling with kids? Consider Akron Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Firestone Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Portage Lakes State Park - 2 min drive
  • Firestone Country Club - 9 min drive
  • Turkeyfoot Beach - 9 min drive
  • University of Akron - 16 min drive
  • Akron Civic Theater - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 5 min drive
  • Buehler's Fresh Foods - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Wendy's - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-out at 1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1,500 sq ft private guest suite on the beautiful Portage Lakes located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Portage Lakes State Park, Turkeyfoot Beach, and Firestone Country Club. Firestone Stadium and Summa Barberton Hospital Barberton Area Family Practice are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice family unit in the basement.
Stayed for just a few nights with our Labrador. Neighborhood is quiet walkable with 25 mph side streets. Upon entry into the unit you are at small landing at top of stairs, we decided we would clean the dogs paws in the garage then enter the unit, as more space. Nice patio entry from kitchen to the backyard. You can hear the owners walking around upstairs occasionally, not a huge problem just took our hyperalert dog some time to get used to. Cleanliness was good, their were some dead bugs but I would anticipate they would get cleaned during deep spring cleaning. We didn't have to clean anything to make our stay enjoyable. Enjoyed the Zero filter water for the well water.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle and Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice place
Celebrating our son’s 25 th birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay and we plan on coming back next year.
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is everything they say, and more!
Our stay with David and Marty was our best short term rental ever. Everything they promised was there, plus lots of nice surprises like the delicious cookies they sent to us. We were grieving the loss of a loved one and David and Marty did everything they could to make us, and our visitors, feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Pleasant stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by D A Mihelic

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Dave & Marti born and educated in the area.
*Hoban HS and John Carroll Univ in Cleveland
David worked as produce clerk in Norton and steel mill worker in Cleveland at Jones & Laughlin Steel as a laborer and shipping clerk.
*David served as a Naval Aviator over 5 years, primarily in Jacksonville, FL, earning qualifications in single and multi-engine prop and high performance jet aircraft flying the T-34, T-28, S-2, C-1, T-2A, B &C, and TA-4J & F,. In addition David earned an Air Traffic Control certificate and Commercial pilot license during his service and departed with rank of Lt...
*Semi-retired owner of golf distribution business and logo products company.
*Live in this home year round and offer our 1500 sq ft guest suite for visitors.

Why they chose this property

*Only minutes away from the southern boundary of Cuyahoga Valley National Park - named 2nd best National Park by Travel Lens.
*20 minute drive to Pro Football Hall of Fame
*50 minute drive to Rock and Roll HOF, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians,
A Christmas Story house, Cleveland Museum of Art, Metroparks Zoo, WestSside Market, Botanical Gardens, Little Italy and more
*20 minute drive to Clays Park Lake Country Fest
*5 minute drive to Towpath Trail - Ohio & Erie Canalway (currently 87 miles of hiking)
*5 minute drive to Portage Lakes State Park beach & disc golf - which can be seen from our vacation rental

We grew up in the area and took advantage of the recreational activities as children. Wife is a life resident of the area. We moved back to the area after military service and bought a water lot in 1987.

We have a rich history of 100+ years which connects us with the Ohio, Erie and Pennsylvania/Ohio Canals, Delaware Indians, Portage Path, Ohio Dept of Wildlife, Portage Lakes State Park, Connecticut Land Grants, the Western Reserve, prohibition, farming, coal mining and water sports.

Today, most residents living in the area will tell you they live in Portage Lakes which encompasses the cities of New Franklin, Green and Coventry Twp. If a resident tells another Ohio resident they are from Portage Lakes, most will know where you live. When given the official name of your resident city, the majority will have no idea where you live.
During the 1980's and 1990's a transition from weekend cottages to upscale modern homes began. As Carolyn Vogenitz, author of 'Portage Lakes Then & Now' has stated, it became a sardine & caviar look. Many a new upscale home might sit next to a tiny cottage dating back to the early 1900's.

What makes this property unique

Quiet
Relaxing
Trees
Wildlife - ducks, geese, deer, fox, mink, muskrat, osprey, hawks, great blue herons, greenback herons, cormorants and more.
Watch boats, anglers, SUPs and kayaks float by
Fishing from property - equipment provided

Languages:

English

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