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Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari

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Exterior
View from end of driveway. Large farmhouse with ample outdoor space
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Port Clinton, OH
  • Jet Express
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari

Getaway at Ben & Lucy's Retreat. This spacious family friendly farmhouse hosts 4 queen bedrooms and 3 full baths. Plenty of space to hang out with family and friends inside and out. Inside there are 2 sitting areas, living room, and large kitchen with seating. There is ample room outside to grill out, play corn-hole or share stories around the fire-pit. Easy access from Rt.2 and 80/90 turnpike. Head over to The Jet Express 4 miles away and visit Put in Bay for the day. Visit Cedar Point 17 miles away. Port Clinton and surrounding areas have many tourist activities whether you want to fish, swim at East Harbor State Park, view the Marblehead Lighthouse, tour the wineries, eat at local restaurants or shop.


Property manager

Marcey Helton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Clinton

Located in Port Clinton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. African Safari Wildlife Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Catawba Island State Park. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Port Clinton, OH

What's nearby

  • Jet Express - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 23 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 25 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bistro 163 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari located?

Located in the heart of Port Clinton, this golf holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Erie and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sandusky Bay and Horseshoe Island. Jet Express and Fisherman's Wharf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family time!

Great, huge
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dottie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Lake Erie Get yogether

So much room! We were 3 seniors, 3 30 somethings and my sweet 7 year old grandson. We went boating. The house is close to Midway, Catawba and PT Clinton. We had a cookout, and boated to and from the July 4th fireworks. The extra fridge in the garage made things very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with 2 other couples and the space was perfect. Everyone got their own bedroom & bathroom. The location was convenient to get to & from our fishing charter. They even provided a deep fryer when we asked about one. The only drawback is that there wasn't a washer or dryer. Would have been nice to throw our fishing clothes in the washer. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Location

We've stayed here multiple times and the location is perfect for our fishing needs. It is located between Port Clinton and Wild Wings Marina, which just happens to work out for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Customer

I’ve stayed here 3 times in the past year and have enjoyed every visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Great Location!

The property was exactly what we were looking for. It had 4 bedrooms, so each of us had our own room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home

Wonderful place, well equipped, beautifully furnished, detail oriented, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay at your property. The home is absolutely beautiful and all the accommodations are wonderful thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Comfy and quiet

Clean and spacious. Country setting. Not walking distance to attractions , restaurants, etc. but an easy drive to most. Rooms and bathrooms were great! 2- car garage was a plus. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Quaint Home Centrally Located

Had seven guests, tons of space! Nice quiet setting with easy access to Jet Express, Cedar Point and everything in between. The owners obviously take great pride in their property. Well maintained, nice decor, modern features and easy to follow instructions for check in/check out. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Cabin/Cottage Get Away Trip

The house was clean and had plenty of space for our group. It has a large garage so that you can hang out in there in case of rain or to get out of the sun. Nice firepit in the back and an area to sit out in the back yard that is secluded also. What isn't mentioned is that there is a house directly next to it that you kind of share a driveway with, but the homeowner didn't bother us in anyway. It just surprised us because the description says secluded. It is on a main road so lots of cars going past. Other than that, we had our privacy. We really enjoyed it, and the amenities were great. Close to a lot of outdoor venues and places to visit. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The very best of the best.

A wonderfully clean, spacious, and homey stay. The owner and the lady who did the daily cleaning were so helpful and kind. They even provided some great farm-fresh cantaloupe for us. We hope to stay here again in two years when we return for the next reunion.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for a Large Group!

This house was fantastic to stay at while we were fishing Lake Erie. The location was close to town, as well as, close to the marina that we fished out of. The home is very large, with four nice bedrooms and a full size kitchen! As fishermen, we would have liked to have a chest freezer in the garage to freeze our fish, but other than that, this place was great! We will definitely be staying here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous spacious country home

Fabulous farmhouse-like home with all the amenities. All bedrooms are organized and spacious. Kitchen is amazing-all the amenities and lots of space. Front porch is so comfortable and enjoyable all day long. Grill works great. Comfortable living room and additional sitting room. Lots of space for a large or small group. We'll be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard J.

Excellent

large home and yard all in good shape. Some traffic noise, but that is really only a negative for those of us who are used to life in rural America.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This was a lovely property!- good outdoor space and lovely home with plenty of space for my family (5). The only downside is the road has some traffic noise starting at 4-5a although it only bothered me, the rest of my family didn't notice. I used ear plugs and that helped me as a light sleeper who was staying in the front upstairs bedroom. On the positive of being near the main road, is that it was an easy 15 mins or so to downtown Port Clinton and just little longer to other nearby towns. The owner was very responsive and helpful overall and we would definitely stay again and have recommended it to others. Good deal with cost as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Right

Our small group of friends make an annual weekend trip to the Sandusky/aport Clinton area. The property was perfect for us to lounge and visit and prep/ eat meals. There is a grocery store withing 15minutes and the jet express ferry is also within 10 min. There were several restaurants nearby with gluten free options and a variety of choices. Marcy was amazingly helpful. We had a great time and would consider booking again. We had 4 adults and one teen in our party.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Clinton farmhouse

We loved staying at the old farmhouse. There was plenty of room to spread out. The children loved the games and toys, which was a delightful and unexpected surprise. I appreciated the well equipped kitchen. We were all very comfortable and felt as if we were at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Property was beautiful! Owners were very easy to work with and very communicative. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Wonderful place very clean and taken care of, Close to downtown and if you forgot anything they had it. House has all the pots and pans, dishes, Towels and other needs. Thank you very much
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kidada S., Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Ohio

We love this house. Well equipped and so much to do. Our second time here and sure won’t be the last. Thanks so much for the hospitality. The Smith Family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The home was absolutely beautiful and had everything that we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Payton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Clinton Farm House

This property was impeccably clean and so spacious. The owners left welcome snacks and baskets of essentials in all of the bathrooms. These details and the immaculate rooms made for such a comfortable, convenient and delightful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

The house was very clean and spacious. The house had everything we needed. The house is on a very busy road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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