The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home

5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

9.2

Outstanding(130 Reviews)

House in Kelleys Island, OH

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

You deserve the comfort of a 5-bedroom home within walking distance from town. You deserve one of the largest porches on Kelleys Island with a beautiful lakefront view.

The Old Nest has been in our family for over 100 years and we welcome our guests to share in our piece of heaven. When staying at The Old Nest, you have access to several nature trails on a private 9-acre estate as well as the convenience of being close to town and the Kelleys Island Ferry.

Resting on lakefront property, The Old Nest offers stunning waterfront views, free wi-fi, a bonfire pit, BBQ grill and enough land to customize your own outdoor experience. To enjoy your vacation contact:

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kelleys Island, OH

Nearby attractions

Cedar Point

8.2 mi

Merry-Go-Round Museum

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The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home

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9.2

Outstanding(130 Reviews)

House in Kelleys Island, OH

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Kelleys Island, OH

Nearby attractions

Cedar Point

8.2 mi

Merry-Go-Round Museum

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(130 Reviews)

10.0

Aug 2024

Beautiful historic home. We loved being able to walk to town and could not have been happier with our stay. The old gliders on the front porch got lots of use while we gazed at the lake.

10.0

Aug 2024

The view and atmosphere were amazing. Short walk to “downtown” and very quiet! Fantastic! Thank you!

6.0

Aug 2024

The house was decorated beautifully. Absolutely stunning home and love to hear about the history of the home. The only downfalls I can say is the listing is not clear as far as what is provided. It says coffee maker, but we weren’t sure if it was a coffee maker or a Keurig just not a lot of details in the listing. Also the bedroom downstairs with the yellow walls had a bad spider problem, I woke up in the middle of the night with a spider coming down onto my bed from a spiderweb from the ceiling does not look like anybody had cleaned the ceilings or ceiling fan was surrounded with cobwebs. So many spiders I actually stayed in the living room on the couch , which was actually very comfortable but just think that it needs to be brought to somebody’s attention. Otherwise, I think the house is perfect. We absolutely loved it.

10.0

Aug 2024

Enjoyed relaxing on the porch

10.0

Aug 2024

Will be back next year!

10.0

Jul 2024

House is beautiful with an even more beautiful view, walking distance to everything fun

10.0

Jun 2024

Great location on Kelley’s island. Just a few blocks down from the hub of activity and yet quiet and peace filled.

10.0

Jun 2024

Annual old ladies trip that was perfect for what we were looking for. Great area to shop, eat out and listen to some live music and then unwind on this lovely porch and watch the sailboats float by. The kitchen was well stocked, there was even a Keurig with coffee provided, linens and towels were included as well and there was plenty of room for a large group. This house is a charming old farm house. We really enjoyed our stay.

10.0

May 2024

This is the second time our family has stayed at the Old Nest. We love it there! It is spacious, charming & has a great view of lake Erie! We plan to go again next year!

10.0

Oct 2023

Great location. Great view of the lake. Everything we were looking for our 3 night stay on the island!

10.0

Oct 2023

My family of 10 adults stayed this past weekend. The house was very comfortable! Space space space! We all enjoyed how much space we had, loved the 5 bedrooms, beds comfortable. So nice to have towels and linens supplied. Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this home and the views could not ne better! We have a big crew and all were very happy! Amanda was quick to respond fantastic to work with! 1st stay at Kelley's as we usually go to Put In Bay. Could not be happier! We plan to book again and for a longer stay and at a time when kids can island hop if they choose too! This house is 100% for us!

10.0

Sep 2023

We love staying here. The view is beautiful, the location is perfect, and the house is spacious and feels like home! We will definitely rent again!

10.0

Sep 2023

Beautiful! Excellent location! Everything was clean and in working order. We will be making this location a tradition. xoxoxo

10.0

Sep 2023

Beautiful home and wonderful location on water very close to downtown activities at Kelley's. Would highly recommend this for your stay while on the island.

8.0

Aug 2023

Great view and relaxing front porch. Well stocked. Authentic cottage! We did pull out the vacuum to get rid of some of the spider webs (which I get, we are near the lake), and it smelled like the bag hadn't been changed in years.

10.0

Aug 2023

Relaxing, incredibly accommodating, warm and inviting. Every room was a treasure. Thank you for the relaxation and the opportunity to create new memories.

10.0

Aug 2023

This is THE most charming historical property on the island. My friends and I had a magical experience from cozy fires on the water to morning cups of coffee on the beautiful porch, over looking the lake. The blend of historic charm and water life was one if the best experiences! A+++

8.0

Aug 2023

The view was beautiful! We were able to walk to the grocery and some restaurants. We bought our car along. Very few places to park on the island. The house was infested with spider webs and spiders. We wondered if that’s a island thing? We spent most of our time on the porch. Enjoyed the coffee at the house. I doubt we will recommend the house because of the spiders and over priced for this stay.

8.0

Jul 2023

The location is excellent. The house was interesting and very comfortable and accommodating. The view from the front yard is spectacular. We really enjoyed our visit!

10.0

Jul 2023

Property location was great, you can walk to the small town area. You are paying for a great view and a place to relax.

10.0

Jul 2023

Great property located within walking distance of downtown. Very well kept, very clean. We will be back, I hope!

10.0

Jul 2023

We loved our stay! Beautiful house and view and great location!

10.0

Jun 2023

This house is a PERFECT location! Definitely booking again.

10.0

Jun 2023

We have been having an annual Kelley's Island Girls weekend since 2014. It includes Aunts, Moms, Daughters & Cousins. In the past we have stayed at the Kelley's Island Venture Resort. We always walk form the resort to town & admired your home. We found it on VRBO & decided to give it a try. WE LOVED IT!!! The gals already want to book for next year. Thank you for sharing your amazing piece of paradise with us. The only thing the ladies mentioned that they would fix is better lighting in the dining & living rooms. We play a lot of board games & it was hard to see later in the evening. Again, thank you for being a SUPER HOST!!! Jen Fike

10.0

May 2023

it was a great home away from home...we all had a great time

10.0

May 2023

Amazing staynwith family!! Hime was perfect.

5.0

Oct 2022

We had plenty of room in this spacious home for 7 adults. The view from the front porch is beautiful. This is our second time staying at this home and plan to come again!

10.0

Oct 2022

Great location with easy walk to town and amazing water and sunset views. The owners were extremely helpful.

6.0

Sep 2022

Positives: Great part of town-close to ferry-lake front! Spacious House-lotsa bedrooms-good showers-good bath towels that smell good…Great yard, small fire pit by lake that is very nice and awesome porch with nice swings! Negatives: Housekeeper’s Big Dogs left fresh Stanley steamer dog pile of Pooh that was disgusting for us to clean up by steps!!! All The windows and sills covered in spider webs debree and dirt and gross stuff in every window totally gross-everywhere- House totally filled with SPIDERS everywhere and I mean everywhere- Woke up with them crawling on me! And have two bites on my legs- They covered the ceilings in dining and living g room and bathrooms- I killed like 17 spiders but there was still 20 more I couldn’t reach- Totally horrible! I have gone on camping trips and lived in a tent with less bugs! And I love the outdoors! I have owned lake houses before and this is totally fowl! Plus there were fresh mice Turds every morning n the kitchen snd i. The utensil drawer’s! How unsanitary! And the door knobs came off- Unsatisfactory to say the least! Will never stay here again and can not recommend- I’d say their housekeeper stinks-and the owners don’t care or have never set foot in the house in years! I’ve read the reviews and the owner gives smarter remarks to people who give negative reviews! Unprofessional!

8.0

Sep 2022

Loved the location and the house was charming. Biggest issue was spiders and other bugs is the house. Several of my group live on a lake and understand the spider issue, but it seemed they had not been dealt with for a very long time. The holes in the screens let all the other bugs in

10.0

Sep 2022

We enjoyed our stay at this fantastic property! Time spent relaxing, talking, and the beautiful lakefront view all made the stay, most of it spent on the front porch, a wonderful much-needed weekend.

10.0

Sep 2022

Loved our stay. it worked out perfect for our family. We already have it booked for next year for our yearly mini family vacation. the rooms were great, and the view from the front porch was just breath taking. yeah, lots of spiders. but that is expected that close to the water. looking forward to many mini vacations to this property again.

10.0

Aug 2022

The porch was amazing as we people watched and enjoyed the boat traffic. Would recommend highly.

10.0

Aug 2022

Absolute gem! The Old Nest was perfect for our long weekend getaway with friends. The kids loved the gliders on the front porch and we all enjoyed the gorgeous lake view. Fires by the water were a perfect way to end the day. Plenty of space for everyone to relax and play. Hope to visit again and would definitely stay here!

8.0

Aug 2022

This property is a historic home as advertised. It met our needs for the two nights we stayed on the Island. Property has a great view, great yard space and is just a short walk to downtown.

5.0

Aug 2022

Will be coming back next year! Awesome house with the best location!

10.0

Jul 2022

We had a wonderful time and Amanda was so friendly and helpful. We would love to visit again. It was a great location with lots of welcoming spaces. The front porch was our favorite spot overlooking the lake. Thank you for sharing your story and family home with us.

8.0

Jul 2022

Walkable to everything downtown and gorgeous lakefront views! Comfortably sleeps 10.

10.0

Jul 2022

This was a great property! Great Location! Very clean, had everything we needed and more. Views from the front porch were perfect. Waterfront fire pit added to the long list of amenities. We will be returning!

10.0

Jul 2022

What a wonderful 6 days at The Old Nest. It was a perfect house with beautiful history and amazing porch to gather & relax. Thank you so much, Amanda. My family & friends absolutely loved it & I can think of no better way to spend the 4th of July.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Kelleys Island?

The average price for a rental in Kelleys Island is $156 per night. This rental is $394 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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House in Kelleys Island, OH

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Kelleys Island, OH

Nearby attractions

The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home

House in Kelleys Island, OH

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Kelleys Island, OH

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Kelleys Island?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Old Nest Vacation Waterfront Home?

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