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Beachfront Century Home Boasts A Million Dollar View

Beachfront Century Home Boasts A Million Dollar View

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Lorain's Lighthouse and Beacon as viewed across the street from the Beacon B&B
The historic Fountain at Lakeview Beach
Summertime fun at Lakeview Beach
The Beacon B&B
Our large, open kitchen w/ dining area

Overview of Beachfront Century Home Boasts A Million Dollar View

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Lorain, OH
  • Popular LocationLakeview Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMercy Health - Lorain Hospital6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrocker Park20 min drive
  • AirportCleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beachfront Century Home Boasts A Million Dollar View

Welcome to your home for the week/weekend! The Beacon B&B/Vacation Rental at Lakeview Beach offers a relaxing stay directly across from Lakeview Beach and South Lakeview Park, facing the lighthouse with the neighboring beacon light flashing through the windows as if to guide and welcome you home! This classic century home with formal, yet warm and inviting, living/dining area and newly remodeled large open kitchen create a comfortable classy atmosphere for our guests. Enjoy morning strolls at the beach with hot coffee or walks through the historic rose garden or quaint well-maintained neighborhood. Relax and soak in the sunshine on the beach. Indulge in a massage with on-site LMT. Take it up a notch with countless activities: tennis, basketball, bike-riding, volleyball. Allow the breathtaking sunset over Lake Erie and the colorful fountain to set the mood for your evening as you take in the splendor with music and wine on the large front porch boasting a million dollar view!
The Beacon B&B is a century brick home located ACROSS the street from the Lighthouse that is pictured with that view of the Lighthouse and Beacon (for which the B&B is named). The Beacon B&B is currently being used as a vacation rental. There will be some extra special services expected in a B&B like fresh flowers, chocolates, etc. in addition, some select breakfast items along with a few toiletries are provided upon your arrival for your enjoyment during your first morning. But the home is rented to single families/groups so you will enjoy it privately! The price will be increasing for this coming season, but reflects renting the entire home for the week. The adjacent property is now available for vacation rental with the initial rates of The Beacon.

The 'Beacon B&B' is a classic century home and includes a more formal living/dining area with the warmth of 'old world/Tuscany' decor along the newly remodeled large, open kitchen creating a comfortable, classy and inviting atmosphere for our guests. Find quiet resting places in the 'Widow's Peak' in muted green tones overlooking the beach, with delightful doll house or relax with a book in the library in rich red and gold tones with decor seemingly inspired by voyages to Asia and Africa (This library doubles as a fourth sleeping room on the second floor).
The sleeping areas begin with the 'Captain's Quarters', a private second floor suite including a King bed with rich deep plum and brown hues, attached private bath, large bay window with full views of the beach and parks. 'Mermaid's Delight', a charming second floor bedroom includes a Queen bed with calming blue hues, delicate floral linens with a touch of gold and pink along with views of the beach and gardens and shares a large bath. 'Tranquility by the Sea' also on the second floor with a Queen bed wrapped in luxurious Park Avenue bedding in rich brown and blue tones and large shared bath directly across hall. 'Eagle's Nest' a suite located on the third floor with spectacular views of the lake and beach include a King bed with calming olive and gray decor and vanity area.
These four overnight stay rooms/suites and full access to the living areas and kitchen along with our pleasant host provide accommodations that truly make you feel at home.
'The Beacon' was built in the early 1900's directly facing the lighthouse with the neighboring beacon light flashing through the windows as if to guide and welcome you home! The large brick home withstood the damaging winds of the 1924 tornado. It provided a loving home to several families and at one point in the mid-1900's offered guest rooms as a tourist home. It sits proudly across from Lakeview Beach with its magnificent view of Lake Erie sunsets, along with the historic lighthouse, fountain and rose garden, as well as the newly reconstructed beach bathhouse that sits on the original foundation remaining from the tornado. This home's original garage was located under the large front porch as seen by the sills of the poured walls along the re-established driveway toward the front of the house. Most of the original woodwork and floors remain and grace the halls of this home that reminisce of a bygone era.
Ms. Kucirek acquired the property in 2003 after failing in love with the open airiness of the surrounding parks and magnificent full beach view. She is now happy to share this home and realize her dream of opening a B&B at Lakeview Beach. We are excited as we continue to complete renovations for each coming season with special rates and plan our Grand Opening upon completion of these improvements! We are happy to announce a major improvement ihas since been complete: the water pressure! The 'Eagle's Nest' on the third floor is now available. A sleeper sofa was added to the library to provide a fourth private sleeping room for guests on the second floor. We are a proud sponsor of Firefish /Follow the Fish Arts and Adventure Trails, Lorain County.

Property manager

Kelly Jo Kucirek Kierpaul

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a more formal home w/stairs. See adjacent

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed. My adjacent property allows pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lorain

Located in Lorain, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and French Creek Reservation, while Allen Memorial Art Museum and Firelands Association for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Lee's Landing, or check out an event or a game at Sprenger Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Park - 1 min walk
  • Lorain Port Authority - 4 min drive
  • Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Oberlin College - 19 min drive
  • Crocker Park - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Elyria Station - 20 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 5 min drive
  • K Cream Korner - 16 min walk
  • Happy's Pizza - 4 min drive
  • Beachcliff Diner - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Century Home Boasts A Million Dollar View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Century Home Boasts A Million Dollar View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Century Home Boasts A Million Dollar View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Century Home Boasts A Million Dollar View located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lorain holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lakeview Park and Lake Erie. Lorain Port Authority and Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rogie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Old quirky house
The house is across a street and a park from the beach that has permanent signs no swimming. It’s not as close at it seems. The house has a lot of quirky things like two inch steps separating the kitchen and dining area, holes in the wall filled with toilet paper, and a bathtub without a plug that when using the shower leaked into the kitchen the floor below. The lighting is complicated to figure out and there needs to be fans in the third floor. But the owner was fast to reply and said the leaking is an occasional problem but on their list for future renovations. It would be nice to have more than half a roll of paper towels provided and more than two trash bags and more than two dishwasher pods. But we used them all and had to buy more to get by. The sheets were really soft, the pillows and beds were in great shape. The Roku on most of the TVs were really nice too. Overall we did enjoy our stay just a few quirky things.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Lorain for wedding
This was the best stay ever.. the home was beautiful and definitely was easy to get too for my niece’s wedding. I loved the view of the lake☺️☺️. The whole experience was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Accommodating for large group
We had a group of 9 and there was plenty of room for all of us. The house while a bit on the older side was clean and decorated nicely. Beds were all comfortable. No complaints at all and we would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sharon C., Ashland, OH

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disappointed
Nice location on a busy street across from the lovely South Lakeview Park & Beach. Great AC appreciated as weather was hot/humid. While interior of home has appeal with decorative touches, there is discrepancy in overall present condition of home and posted photos. Found this to be misleading. (For example, existing window treatments actually consist mostly of window blinds, making a real difference in the ambience we expected based on promo photos). Also, online outdoor photos not current and very misleading...first impression "Adams Family." Exterior of home needs attention. Shower in "master" bath is small, could barely turn around. Beds were "squishy." Awkward placement of furniture in LR, which faces fireplace, but a sharp right to face TV. Amenities listed cable/satellite TV, DVD player - only thing available was Roku. Call to Kelly RE DVD question was unhelpful and frustrating. Her comment, "I'm on vacation too." Posted check-out instructions: "Clean counters and sweep hard surfaces," which we did after cleaning the filter in the sweeper provided b/c it wasn't working. AND WE'RE CHARGED A $100 CLEANING FEE?!! I've waited to submit this review b/c I want to be thoughtful and fair, but I think prospective renters need to know that "what you see" in posted photos may not be "what you get" in reality when you stay at the Beachfront Century Home. We would not have booked had we known this simple truth,
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lauran L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Old Home that is close to the beach
The clear einner of this home is the 4 minute walk to the beach, you cant beat that! This house has that old cozy charm, but with old charm comes the need for updates as well. With some attention, updates and TLC this vrbo home could be a gold mine! It is very clean, the host is very helpful and friendly, as well! The beds were all comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. But we do not recommend you rely on the "included grill" for dinners, it is shared with the neighboring house and is also in very bad shape. There is enough seating at the table and in the living room for about 6, so id say the home is comfortable for 6, but may be harder for 7+. The home is in Lorain which is a cute town that is in the middle of being updated, its very close to Vermillion as well which is an adorable tourist town on the lake! The beach that is directly across from this home is beautiful and very well kept. We spent a lot of time there! Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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