The house was nice and big, if a bit dated with a few quirks, but a great location on Lake Erie. Very nice neighborhood. A fabulous winery called Gideon nearby! The hosts requested $25 extra for housekeeping AFTER we disclosed the number of guests and had paid the agreed upon cost. I complained about this hidden cost and after some back and forth they did rescind the fee. The hosts sent us 15 messages full of very detailed information and instructions. LOTS of notes in the house too including how to open the screen door, how to use the grill, flush the toilet and what to set the thermostat at (73). We were even asked to wash out the inside of the outdoor garbage cans! The hosts DEMANDED a personal phone call prior to the stay. This was after we had to send photocopies of our drivers licenses and sign a 6 page contract. The contract said the door code would be sent 1 week before our stay. 4 days before our stay, the host asked for a personal phone call to discuss all the rules. I had a very very busy week I did not have time for a phone call to explain the rules - especially after the copious amount of communication we’d already endured. I asked to avoid this phone call. The host refused to release the door code to me unless I made time in my schedule to talk to him on the phone. The hosts made this stay unpleasant before it had began. Honestly, the house was fine, but I would not recommend anyone stay here due to the hosts behavior.

The house is more than what we expected.

Fred and Cheryl’s place was just as they described it, we had a great time!

You can tell that these are experienced hosts. Every wall switch is labeled. Every kitchen drawer and cabinet is labeled. There are little cards with instructions for how to work everything. There is a book on the table with information about the house and anything you might be looking for in the area. I forgot sunscreen; there was a cabinet full of it. The house is well-stocked, clean, and comfortable with plenty of spaces for those who want to be together and those who need some alone time. The private beach has warm sand, sunny places, shady places, swimming suitable for any skill level, and a great view of the lake. There are basic restaurants within a few miles and for more options, Toledo is only 40 minutes away (we got Uzbek food there). There is some residential noise and an occasional jet ski, but quite serene compared to the constant noise of the more touristy locations. Bottom line: It was a lovely stay.

This was an excellent vacation at the lake! Our own beach which we enjoyed DAILY. Even bad weather was better at the lake! But we didn't really have any bad weather ;) Fred and Cheryl were thorough and the house was very clean with lots of room. Close to everything! We would definitely recommend and would stay again!

Me and my family really enjoyed our stay. We loved that there was a private beach for the children to play and swim. The home was comfortable and spacious for our large family. There are

My family of four had a wonderful vacation at this property. The house was so comfortable and clean. We spent everyday outside enjoying the beach space. My kids loved playing in the sand and swimming. The patio at the top of the beach is really nice and even has a table to sit down and eat at. Inside the house, we found the beds very comfortable. There is also a very nice couch and two love seats that can recline. These were great to relax on after we had come in for the evening. Don't hesitate to book this property. We ended up with so many great memories from this trip.

The description on VRBO was very accurate. The owner was very solicitous of our needs and welcoming. The home was very welcoming and comfortable and felt just like home.