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'Sweetwater Hideaway' - Blocks to Lake Erie!

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A two-story residential house with a front porch, a staircase, and a well-maintained lawn.
A lighthouse by a calm body of water, a clear sky, and a large tree.
A living room with a grey sofa, a red armchair, and a coffee table. There is a dining area in the background with a table and chairs.
A living room with a blue wall, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a stand.
A living room with a red sofa, a wooden bench, a TV stand, and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Erie

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Port Clinton, OH
  • Place, Sandusky Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterworks Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Port Clinton

Located in Port Clinton, this cottage is near the beach. Liberty Aviation Museum and Lake Erie Islands Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Keeper’s House and South Bass Island Lighthouse. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Map
Port Clinton, OH

What's nearby

  • Sandusky Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterworks Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Clinton Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Three Legged Dog - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ala Carte Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bell Mell Tavern & Pizza - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Sweetwater Hideaway' - Blocks to Lake Erie! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Sweetwater Hideaway' - Blocks to Lake Erie!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Sweetwater Hideaway' - Blocks to Lake Erie!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Sweetwater Hideaway' - Blocks to Lake Erie!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Sweetwater Hideaway' - Blocks to Lake Erie! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sandusky Bay and Waterworks Park. Port Clinton Lighthouse and Lakeview Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The family enjoyed this property. Close to activities, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Owner was wonderful to work with. House was great - very comfortable with nice small touches left for us. We enjoyed our stay, and would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a reunion

Perfect location for a reunion get together with a few old friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute home – we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It was very close to the water and all the attractions we were hoping to visit. The only drawback was the nearby train noise, but we got used to it quickly and barely noticed it after a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Clinton

House was nice. Location was great for our plans. Close to resteraunts and the Ferry to the Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Clinton Stay

The house served our purpose and was accurately described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Great location. Plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house is lovely but there are train tracks behind the property in very close proximity to the house. Trains come frequently, on average 2- 3 per hour. If you are a light sleeper, this could create some problems as it did for me. Other guests didn’t seem to be bothered by it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2026
We’re sorry to hear that the nearby train activity affected your stay. While the train schedule and the home’s proximity to the tracks are outside of our control, we do our best to clearly disclose this information in the listing so guests can plan accordingly. We also provide white noise machines in each bedroom for added comfort. We hope you were still able to enjoy the home and experience all that Port Clinton has to offer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Everything was Great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice clean house in good neighborhood

The house was exactly as listed. It’s easy to find and check in is a breeze.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Clinton walleye trip

Fit out need perfectly. Three day visit to walleye fish. Very comfortable and cozy. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and a nice house

Really close to the main strip in Port Clinton. The house was nice and clean and everything was in order when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

It was a nice place with new appliances and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place For A Weekend Stay At Lake

This was a great place to stay for our weekend at the lake. We were in town for a wedding and the house was close to everything. It had everything we needed and more than enough space. It was a short walk to downtown Port Clinton and the lake. Would highly recommend staying here to anyone looking for a place close to Port Clinton, PIB, Catawba Island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant stay!

We came for a long weekend and had a nice stay! Kitchen is sufficiently appointed, enough towels/sheets/blankets for all, quiet neighborhood. We noticed the train but never heard a whistle/horn, so it really wasn't too disruptive at all. A/C downstairs and window units in each bedroom. Enjoyed the beach just a couple blocks from the house, as well as restaurants, ice cream, and specialty coffee. Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Train trouble

Trains running day and night shaking the house. The house backs up to the railroad tracks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, spacious, blocks from the beach

This home is beautifully decorated, comfortable and spacious. Very well-appointed, providing many conveniences that are not always typical in rentals, making our stay 'like home' and hassle-free. There was nothing we needed that wasn't provided. Coffee drinkers will appreciate that both types of brewers are available. The beach is a short 4 block walk, or there's a convenient parking lot if walking is not your thing. Pretty front porch and nice rear patio with fire pit. Our host, Kyle, was responsive and great to work with. Sweetwater is pretty sweet 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stairs

Nice and as described but the stairs had little extra pieces of carpet that slid half way off every time we went up and down them. They were already very steep and this made it extra dangerous for falls. Also, I would have been much happier paying the average charge listed here. We paid nearly double. It was a short walk to the Jet Express so we had a great day at Put n Bay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious and Convenient

Charming house with spacious layout. The bathrooms are especially large. A little hot in the bedrooms, even with AC units in all the windows. Also, note the very close location to the world's most active train line. Turned out to be a huge hit with our kids, but definitely more noise than we were anticipating. Backyard private and easy for kids to run around or have a campfire. May want to bring a gate for the stairs as the descent is quite steep for kiddos. Good communication with the host and everything was as described and in working order. Would stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lake Erie

The house was extremely moldy/musty smelling even with windows opened. The carpet in the bedroom areas had huge stains in all rooms and hallway. The house was not clean. We cut our trip short as we didn’t want to stay another night. The host did give a small compensation. The location is good for what we did but the home needs work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Hi Annette, we strive to ensure our guests have a comfortable stay, and we apologize for any issues you experienced during your visit. We followed up with the homeowner regarding your feedback, and they would like to clarify the following:-The concerns you mentioned were not communicated until the fourth day of your five-day stay. Once we were made aware, we promptly issued a refund for your final night and the cleaning fee. We hope these actions have alleviated some of the inconvenience you experienced.-It’s likely that the thunderstorms during your stay may have influenced your overall experience and contributed to your early departure. Weather events like these can occasionally impact comfort and enjoyment. We understand that such circumstances can be challenging, and we strive to provide a pleasant environment despite external factors.We are committed to providing every guest with the best possible stay and look forward to welcoming many more satisfied guests to this property, as reflected in both our previous and recent reviews.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Minute trip

The property was great! Nice close place to the Lake and Put In Bay Jet Express access. We had everything we needed, and the house was very nice! There was one thing I found in the upstairs bedroom after pulling off the sheets as the checkout instructions kind of grossed me out. The sheets underneath the far back bedroom were dirty from another family. It looked like someone put 2 sets of sheets which looked clean to me but underneath was another set (dirty). Would suggest the cleaning crew remove all bedding to be sure. With the amount of extra charged for cleaning I should not have found this. Otherwise, the place was perfect. I hate to complain, and I would not have noticed until I removed and placed all the bedding when we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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