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"Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm

Mentor-on-the-Lake vacation home with kitchen

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
  • Place, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Kirtland
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands Beach State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cleveland, OH (BKL-Burke Lakefront)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mentor-on-the-Lake

On lake.At this Mentor-on-the-Lake vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Erie and 6 miles (10 km) of Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve. Black Brook Golf Course and Mentor Ice Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mentor Ice Arena - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Historic Kirtland - 15 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Headlands Beach State Park - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Spot on Lakeshore - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakeshore Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hunan Lake Chinese Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

"Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm

Gull Cottage is a beautiful, historic lakefront home with huge picture windows overlooking a large back yard and lake Erie, with expansive views of the lake from almost every room. It has a deck with a grill, and a large back yard where you can enjoy a sunset over the lake. It has high speed internet, a smart TV, washer and dryer, and a garage, and more.

Small pets with prior approval - $100 per pet per stay - must on his leash when in the yard. Approval before booking required.

Sorry, NO EVENTS OR PARTIES.

Fireplace inoperative, and NO outside fires please.

Maximum 8 staying guests; visitors only with prior approval. There is a charge for non-approved guests.

Parking on site for up to 4 cars, public parking close by.

Sorry, turret and its spiral stairs are not useable.

Steps to the lake are part of the retaining wall and are large steps right into the lake. These can be icy in winter, so enter at your own risk.


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Here are some things to do in the area:

Overlook Beach Park 0.2 miles - playground on Lake Erie overlook
Osborne Park (pool and water slides) 1.6 miles
Veteran's Park 2.4 miles - family walking paths
Tunes at the Lagoons 2.4 mi at Mentor Lagoons Marina
Black Brook Golf Course and practice center 3.3 miles
Mentor Rocks summer concert series: mentorrocks.info 3.6mi
Lost Nation Golf Course 3.7 miles
Chagrin River Park 4.9 miles - easy hiking along river
James A. Garfield National Historic Site - 5.8 miles
Downtown Willoughby (concerts in the park Wednesdays) 6.2 miles
Headlands Beach State Park 6.7 miles - great beaches
Penitentiary Glenn Reservation 8.4 miles - great hiking
Fairport Harbor Beach and Lighthouse - 8.7 miles
Chapin Forest Reservation 8.7 miles - great hiking
Fairport Lakefront Park – kayaking, paddle-boards, etc 9.1 miles
Squire's Castle 10.7 miles - great hiking
Manakiki Golf Course 11.2 miles
Holden Arboretum botanical gardens and walking paths 11.4 miles
The Cleveland Museum of Art - 21.9 miles
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - 23.3 miles
JACK Thistledown Racino - 24 miles
Greater Cleveland Aquarium - 25.3 miles
West Side Market (Cleveland) food 25.4 miles
Christmas Story House - 26.5 miles
Edgewater Park Beach - 26.5 miles
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 28.7 miles
THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA- continued

Middlefield / Amish community, Cheese Factory - 30 miles
Geneva on the Lake - old style strip, restaurants, zip-line - 30 miles
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - 35.3 miles

Cuyahoga National Park and towpath 35 miles (varies) - great hiking and biking along the old historic Ohio and Erie Canal. There is also a scenic railroad train that runs between Akron and Cleveland. You can “bike aboard” - bike the towpath then ride the train back for
$5 per person.

Boat Rentals :
Great Lakes Watersports Cleveland 216-644-0272
Genevamarina.com – many listed – jetskis, boats, tours,etc.
Bestcoastwatersports.com – Geneva-on-the-lake – kayaks, jetskis

Fishing Charters: Fairport Harbor: Kline 440-478-5781
Top Flight 440-221-8368

Chagrin River Kayak and Paddleboard 440-477-0864

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Pets with permission only. Pet fee is $100 per pet
Maximum of 8 guests - only staying guests please.
No fires outside or in (fireplace inoperable)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small pets may be allowed with prior approval

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 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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm?

As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm on Oct 13, 2025 start from $450.0, excluding 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.

Does "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.4 mi (12-min drive) from Timberlake Public Beach and 6.8 mi (11-min drive) from Headlands Beach State Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm to downtown Mentor-on-the-Lake?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Mentor-on-the-Lake.