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Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach

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A wooden bench and a sign indicating private beach access.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a staircase, a door leading to another room, and a shelf with decorative items.
A two-story house with a white exterior, a front door, and a small porch with steps.
A gravel road flanked by houses with a white picket fence on one side and a grassy area on the other.
A sunroom with a dining table, chairs, and a wicker chair with a cushion.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Adventure Zone
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH
  • Place, Allison's Mini-Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Firehouse Winery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakehouse Inn & Winery
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach

Completely renovated (May 2014) 4B/2B private beach cottage. Fully furnished with CENTRAL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Centrally located just steps away from the action and fun on 'the strip' to steps from the private beach for sunbathing and swimming. All this in a peaceful, quiet, private neighborhood!
Fully stocked kitchen (dishes, glasses, pots & pans, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, gas stove, refrigerator, towels & dishcloths). 4 private bedrooms for 8 people, complete with bed linens & pillows - #1- Full Size, #2 - Queen Size, #3 - 2 Twin Beds, #4 - 1 Twin w/Trundle Bed. (LIMITED OCCUPANCY TO 8 GUESTS)
Two Bathrooms; Upstairs has a tub. Downstairs has a shower. Both bathrooms are stocked with towels, hand and face cloths and tissue paper, bath & hand soaps. Gas Grill and picnic table in the backyard.
Bring your own beach towels. A washer & dryer are available.
Come and enjoy Happy Trails Cottage!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

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Property # 575393vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Geneva

Located in Geneva-on-the-Lake, this cottage is near a water park. Harpersfield Covered Bridge and Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Allison's Mini-Golf and Adventure Zone. Geneva Grape Jamboree and Ashtabula Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH

What's nearby

  • Allison's Mini-Golf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Firehouse Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Adventure Zone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Loft at Indian Creek - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sportsterz Bar And Grille - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach on 25 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,788, 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 Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach located?

Situated in Geneva-on-the-Lake, this cottage is steps away from Lake Erie and Allison's Mini-Golf. Old Firehouse Winery and Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 146 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great place to stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have a very enjoyable stay at the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property at Mapleton Beach is everything we want at GOTL. On the strip, walking distance to many eateries, close to the lake, a private well maintained beautiful beach, on-site parking and a spacious house with air conditioning. We’ve stayed here a few times and it’s always clean and inviting. The host is very friendly and responsive to all questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was nicely furnished and everything we might have needed was there. The only thing that might have been better was the location. We were hopeful to be in a location where we could see the lake without walking so far. But we should have clarified that upon booking. Hostess could not have been more accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was great. Location was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, location was perfect for our trip. Owner super friendly & responded quickly to all questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, mid strip and the lake. Best of both worlds. We used the porch alot. Overall good house but a little overpriced for what you get based on our stays in numerous rentals over many years at GOTL. Also didn’t notice, since have never been seen before, but this house requires all your rent when you book rather than in a couple payments. I booked in December for an August stay. I didn’t notice til I had hit reserve so I guess that’s on me. Was a mouse infestation. Didn’t realize that’s what it was til last night when walked in to see them running over counters. We thought it was our everything bagels dropping seeds til then hahaha. Closer inspection also noted mice were having a lot of fun in the laundry room. (Given the amount seems like mgmt should have noticed all the droppings and handled the situation). Notified management when we checked out (as had only figured it out the night before)Their response was that they would let the cleaning company know!! Uhmm??? Overall good old typical lake cottage w great location but would not book again due to overpriced and pymt policy (their response to our report of mouse infestation was a little concerning too). We had no other problems tho which reqd mgt attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
How was beautiful and clean. Beds were comfortable . Excellent location for walking the strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Fun place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Get Away

The location was perfect, my family and I really enjoyed ourselfs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Awesome property with an awesome view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

We had a wonderful time at this perfectly located lake cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice get away

can't beat the location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation getaway

Great place right on the strip! Perfect for a family vacation! Just steps from a private beach!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GOTL Vaca

Awesome stay - Great place - Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay.

Enjoyed our stay. Property was as advertised, and close to everything. The property owner Karen was easy to work with, and the home was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

It was a nice house that offered everything. Great location and nice neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10th year

Very nice accommodations. Right where the kids, and the adults wanted to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun long weekend at the lake

Perfect location for us. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at Geneva

The location and property was great! Just what we needed for a 3 night stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day memories

Awesome place to stay. Owner and property manager are great people to work with. Would highly recommend this place to any one traveling to Geneva on the lake
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Rental

House was very clean and our host had excellent communication so arriving and checking out was super easy. Perfect location for visiting the strip. Definitely will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location - close to Eddie's Grill and rest of strip, view of the water. Nice porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

It was the perfect house for the weekend. Right by the water and in the middle of all the action. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Gould

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Our mother grew up here in GOTL living with her grandmother in the 1920's. After marrying our father and moving to California and then Florida for many years, our parents decided to return to the lake and purchased this cottage in '84 as a summer retreat. With their passing, we wanted to keep the GOTL heritage alive and took charge of the cottage in 2011. We updated the cottage almost from the ground up with new windows, electric, insulation, wood, tile & carpeted flooring. Central Air Conditioning and heat duct work was added to every room but the sun room. In 2014, we completed furnishing, decorating and stocking Happy Trails Cottage to create a comfortable, fun, easy living space where guests can go to the private beach and relax and swim or jump into the action along Ohio's first Lake Resort town. We look forward to having you visit and enjoy your stay in Happy Trails Cottage!

Why they chose this property

CENTRAL LOCATION

What makes this property unique

PRIVATE NEIGHBORHOOD
CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR FOR EVERYONE
3 DOORS FROM THE STRIP AND 3 DOORS FROM THE LAKE

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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