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Best Value of Lakeside w \ FREE golf cart!

Family-friendly stay with water park in Marblehead

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Pool
Children's area
Exterior detail
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Lakeside Marblehead, OH
  • Place, Kalahari Waterpark Resort
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lakeside

On lake.You'll find Lake Erie and Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 24 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 26 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 27 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Cedar Point - 32 min drive - 26.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 26 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Glass Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Boppers Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best Value of Lakeside w \ FREE golf cart!

Historic with updated windows, doors, floors, walls, bathrooms, and new granite kitchen with parking for three cars. Sleeps 10 with 4- bedrooms Home features large yard with fire pit, screened in porch, and large garden like patio. Appliances are new and furniture is excellent condition. All linens and cooking utilizes provided. This year home features air conditioning, dishwasher, and washer and dryer.

This home is next to historic train station, play ground, 6 tennis courts, 2 mile walking trail, and three blocks from Hoover Stadium. Lakeside attractions include free fishing pier, free beach, free children's pool and waterpark, free shuffle board, free volleyball, basketball, tennis, and children's activities.Lakeside has just added a 3.2 million dollar pool and 2 waterslides only 200 yards from home. For a small fee put-put, boat rides, and golf carts are available.Lakeside has also just finished construction of a huge health center for those who want to shape up.

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Exterior
Gorgeous sunsets and lake views
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 46 reviews
Gorgeous sunsets and lake views

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

If we have to clean and do laundry we will only charge $150. We have been very happy as most guests treated our property as though it was there own.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! to the airport?

This vacation home is 65.1 mi (68-min drive) away from the Toledo Express Airport (TOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi (14-min drive) from North Swimming Beach and 7.1 mi (33-min drive) from Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Best Value of Lakeside w FREE golf cart! to downtown Marblehead?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Lakeside.

Reviews

Best Value of Lakeside w \ FREE golf cart! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing weekend with family in this prime location. This historic home offers comfort and safety and a great place to make memories. Priceless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second time staying here and the place was perfect again! The golf cart is a nice plus too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very clean and nice. We enjoyed having the golf cart. Our getaway to Lakeside was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet location Floor was FILTHY! Doubt if it had been cleaned at all this summer. Furniture was fine. Kitchen is rather a hodgepodge; not enough forks to get through one meal. Having the golf cart was great. Space was the right amount but technically not really 3 bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Polly S.

Very convenient spot, lots of toys for the kids, golf cart was great. Odd mix of kitchen stuff. Good for 6 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay in Lakeside. Appreciated the golf cart!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marge M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Be Cautious with this Rental

Be careful with this property. We were fooled by the overall high ratings, and very disappointed with the condition of this 140 yr old cottage. Overlooking the “charming” uneven flooring, terrible floor plan, stairway without handrails, and older furniture, there is an obvious lack of general maintenance. The online pictures are likely older pictures as the condition of the cottage has deteriorated. The long time owner probably has grown accustomed to the poor condition, looking right past the problem areas. The inclusion of the golf cart is a plus, but it doesn’t make up for the overall poor condition of the cottageThe front porch is in very sad shape. There is a review from September, 2022 stating the porch should be torn down and/or replaced so this is not a recent development. The front patio needs a serious power wash. The bathrooms on the first floor have discolored caulking around the tub, and the trim board at the bottom of the shower is blackened and looked rotten to us. The bedding provided was yellow with age.We pointed out some of these problems to the host, but he told us we should just try to have a positive outlook and enjoy all the activities available within Lakeside. We spent one night in this cottage and left. Also, make sure to add in Lakeside fees when judging the value of staying at this cottage.Our recommendation – skip this cottage and look for something better.
Rotten board under shower
Deteriorating porch entrance
Failing window caulking
Torn and dirty screens
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cristen H.

Lakeside

Check-in was simple; golf cart was awesome since we had an elderly parent with us. Wi-Fi was great. The place desperately needs to be professionally cleaned - there was clear evidence that it is not. Also, the bed situation is horrible - it does not sleep 8 people comfortably... maybe 2 adults (as long as they can share the bed in the main floor bedroom) and 5-6 small children - but not the 6 adults and 1 teen that we had in our extended family gathering. Most of us didn't get one single decent night's sleep. Beds were not made when we arrived, tiny/thin mattresses, ancient bedframes that are unstable, no bed-bug protection anywhere. Recommend either keeping the high cost and updating the bed situation and cleaning service, or reducing the cost significantly so guests don't expect a decent night's sleep and/or cleanliness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really wonderful stay for our son and daughter and their spouses and 4 young children. They used the rear room with the pullout sofa as a play area. My husband and I chose to stay at a friend’s cottage to give the rest of the family more space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

It was great--it would be nice to have air in the bedroom with the twin beds, but overall it was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was perfect for a family of 5

Our family had a great time for the few days we were there. Had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves especially the golf cart and kids loved the bikes. Had mama deer and two fawns in the back yard when we arrived so that was super cool. Host was really nice and we enjoyed meeting him.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A cozy get away with great benefits

We love staying in the Lakeside community. The golf cart was a huge plus and we really enjoyed it. Finding a four bedroom cottage at a great price was so good for our family of seven. John was wonderful. If you stay there, we definitely recommend getting donuts from the Patio.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness

content

House is nice, visitor pass & parking very expensive not in web site
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ned

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was in bad shape. House was not clean and had an infestation of gnats. Was supposed to have a Hot Tub and did not. Was supposed to have 4 bedrooms, it was really two and a half. When you get to the Property you find out you have to pay to park. $18 dollars a day per car and $33 dollars a day per person. Not advertised by Owner or Vrbo. When we questioned the host about these discrepancies, He was very rude and mostly would not respond to our questions. For the price of this trip we could of taken a first class cruise! Probably should have. Do your homework on this listing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing

Nice outside area. Large kitchen. Food left oven. Enough beds for the 5 of us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Booking person.

Worked just fine for 4 adult men.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great weekend at Lakeside

We enjoyed our time at this house. The family is growing so we had to extend to a second house and this worked perfect for us. The golf cart was nice to use and having the bedding and towels provided was also very nice! I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our crew

Blueberry Hill was perfect for our stay. We had family across the street so we really just needed it for sleeping. The house was clean and provided sheets and towels, which is a real plus at Lakeside! I’ve always had to bring linens. We did not use the pullout couch but I wouldn’t really call that a bedroom. It was perfect for the 5 of us to stay. It would have been tight if 4 more people were with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not 4 bedrooms as advertised.

Good property for a Lakeside property but not 4 bedrooms as advertised. The 4th bedroom was the back entry door/mud room to the house. The pull out sofa bed in that room was old, stained, and unuseable..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Lakeside Blueberry Hill

We had a very nice time. The cottage was surprisingly larger than we had expected. Other cottages in Lakeside give a "claustrophobic " feeling. This one did not. John is a very kind host. The only diwnsides to the cotagge was t
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Westerville

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Family Time

We had a great time in this cottage. The family who slept upstairs didn't mind that they had to go through one bedroom to get to the second one or that the 2nd bathroom was downstairs. The window air conditioners kept the house very cool. All the appliances were top quality. We appreciated having a washer and dryer, too. The golf cart being included in the rental fee was a huge plus, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan S.

Not what we expected

Be aware that in the You need to know section of this VRBO listing "Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy" and "Government issued id and credit/debit/cash deposit may be required at check in for incedental charges" means that this property is in a gated community that requires per person per a auto per a day fee during certain times of the year. No exception. We were completely blindsided. Our fees were well over a thousand for the week. The host did cover part of the fee when we pushed back that there was nothing in the listing indicating the fees. All of the free amenities are only free because of these fees. Also there are 2 actual bedrooms, a loft with a bed that you must pass thru to get to the upstairs bedroom, and a tiny room just big enough for a pullout couch off the kitchen with a sliding door and no ventillation. Both bathrooms are on the first floor. The sheets had stains and the towels were a hodge podge of worn quality. The hot water was iffy. There was still a gnat problem. Communication by the host was not very timely but did get responses eventually. The cottage itself could use a good makeover. It did provide a place to sleep and shower. The location itself is perfect if you are doing things in and around Marblehead. We did enjoy the use of the golf cart.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stefanie H., Cleveland, OH

Great price for a really good place to stay

We had a great stay! The golf cart was key, since it was a bit farther than where we had stayed previously (and I'd recently had had knee surgery, there would have been no way of me walking or biking back & forth to the park & shops). The house was big enough for our needs, 4 *almost* bedrooms - one was a loft at the top of the stairs that the other upstairs bedroom sleepers had to walk through, but this is not an issue with kids. The living room was comfortable, the 3 window air conditioners indeed kept the house cool enough, and it was a hot week! 2 tables for eating/working were great. I think our biggest issue was the cleanliness of the kitchen and the gnats (we had read about the gnat problem in a recent review and took a plug in bug light/catcher, which was such a huge help).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blueberry Hill

In a quiet area on a cul de sac, so no traffic. Golf cart provided was an excellent bonus to travel to all the activities in Lakeside. Mattresses could use some updating but not bad. Had a gnat problem in the house, but owner working to solve this problem, was very apologetic, and even refunded some money towards spray we bought.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Lakeside

Classic lakeside cottage with the convenience of a home. Had a great stay for the week. A few minor issues were quickly addressed by the owner.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024