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Classic Lakeside Cottage, Prime Location-Across from Hoover Auditorium

Family-friendly cottage with water park and fitness centre

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 1087.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
  • Place, Marblehead Lighthouse
  • Place, Cedar Point

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Lakeside Cottage, Prime Location-Across from Hoover Auditorium

This cottage at 317 Central is both humble (although it can sleep 10) and strategically located. It is right across the street from the Hoover Auditorium where nightly shows and entertainment are scheduled each summer. It is just 2 streets from the lake and Lakeside town center. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs all with double beds. (one of the bedrooms is a walk through from another). There is 1 bedroom downstairs with 2 twin beds and window AC unit. All the beds have new pillow top mattresses. To keep cool in the summer, all 4 upstairs bedrooms have window A/C, downstairs dining has a window A/C and there are 10 ceilings fans covering all bedrooms, kitchen, dining areas etc. Downstairs has a full bath newly renovated with a tub/shower. There is a 1/2 bath upstairs. The kitchen offers a full size refrigerator, electric range, microwave, toaster, coffee pot as well as lots of cooking / eating ware and plenty of storage space in the pantry. Adding to the "family experience" at this cottage is a dinning room table that can seat 8, a living room that is complete with 2 sofa's, a lazy chair and 45" flat screen SmartTV and free wifi. In addition 1 upstairs bedroom has a 35" flat screen Roku TV.

To make you and your family feel comfortable in this summer cottage home - there are many shelves that are overflowing with children's books, and family games. The back yard includes a large brick patio with a table / umbrella and several sets of chairs and shade under a large hickory tree to escape the hot summer sun at Lakeside. The backyard has a barn that contains a charcoal grill, sandbox toys for the beach and other yard games for your family to enjoy. We also have a propane 2 burner grill.

In the front of this traditional Lakeside cottage you will find a full size open porch with a large awning to keep the sun out, plus comfortable glider and 3 rocking chairs. There is driveway parking for 1 large car or 2 smaller cars. The theme of this cottage is to provide a home that is comfortable, fun and very accessible to all locations. You can sit on the front porch and enjoy the sights and sounds of people, children, bicycles, dogs and golf carts that roll by from morning until evening. You can cook a nice family meal and eat at the dining table inside or have a picnic in the shady back yard. With only 1 block to walk you can quickly find Lakeside's Main Street commercial / social scenes, take in some recreation and the activity at the lakefront park - or you can stay at home and read books, play games or pop in a movie. Whatever you and your family might need, this Lakeside cottage has something to offer everyone during your stay. Bed sizes: 4 Doubles and 2 twins.
If you're looking to stay for minimum of 2-3 nights or during Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, inquire to owners.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Lakeside

Located in Marblehead, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Margaretta Stadium. Kayaking, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Lakeside Marblehead, OH

What's nearby

  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Keeper’s House - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Cedar Point - 39 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 27 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beach Glass Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Netty's - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lakeside Cottage, Prime Location-Across from Hoover Auditorium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Lakeside Cottage, Prime Location-Across from Hoover Auditorium?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Lakeside Cottage, Prime Location-Across from Hoover Auditorium?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Lakeside Cottage, Prime Location-Across from Hoover Auditorium located?

This family-friendly Marblehead cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Erie and Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve. Marblehead Lighthouse State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! We had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay with extended family…..literally steps to downtown, Hoover auditorium, shuffleboard, mini golf, park and pier. Had a golf cart but didn’t really need it other than joy rides. Loved the place…..can fit a lot of people despite the smaller square footage. Would stay there again for sure. Fantastic place!
Front porch
Front porch rockin’
Out back
Brought our own musician
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Another solid Lakeside summer

We had a great week at Lakeside in this classic cottage. It was a perfect place to stay and an ideal place to gather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Great Lakeside Cottage

Kathy’s home was quintessential Lakeside. Lovely charm, beautiful artwork, standard bedroom setup. Great location close to downtown and a stones throw from the Hoover. Kathy was easy to communicate with and flexible with check-in date. We’d love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Perfect weekend

We had another wonderful stay!! It’s a perfect location for our family to enjoy all of the Lakeside amenities! The house accommodates our family with young children so well. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Family friendly

My family enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. Not easy to find 5 bedrooms that suits our family needs but this cottage is perfect. The location is so convenient to everything that we love; shopping, coffee shop, donuts, ice cream, shuffleboard, and miniature golf, not to mention the beautiful sunsets. Defintely 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice S.

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

Loved our stay!

This cottage was everything we wanted during our Lighthouse Festival weekend! It was super clean, updated and the location was great. We only had five people staying this time but it would have fit a lot more comfortably. The owners were great and responded to questions very quickly. We would love to stay at this cottage again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Another great cottage stay continuing our 20+ year Lakeside tradition

Our stay was perfect for our group of 8 friends/family. Plenty of amenities and very clean. Loved the front porch and the well appointed back patio. Beds were comfortable and the a/c units and ceiling fans kept us cool. Location was convenient to all downtown activities and shops. Liked it so much that we reserved for the same week next year before we even left the gates!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katie D.

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

Lovely Cottage w perfect location

My family rented this cottage for Memorial Day weekend and were so happy with its location and amazing front porch! Cozy living room, if u actually sit inside:) Kitchen was small but I was able to make some meals for the family without a problem. It is a block away from the park and downtown which is so convenient if u have kids. Kathy was amazing to work with and quick to answer any questions we had. It’s a great choice for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Lakeside

Great location—easy access to downtown and the lake and across the street from Hoover auditorium. Front porch an enjoyable spot. One negative-kitchen is small, not much counter space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

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

Good stay

The property was in a great location – so close to the park and right across the street from Hoover. The beds were quite comfortable. The table on the back patio was great for all of our meals. We also enjoyed the firepit. The front porch was great for people watching. The kitchen is small, but well equipped. Overall the set up worked quite well for our family of 5 adults and 4 small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah d.

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

Perfect home for our family of 7 (going on 8!)

We had a wonderful experience staying at Camp Scheerer! The kids didn't want to leave and we plan to be back next year if everything works out. The place was clean and there were plenty of books and games for our kids (5 kids - ages 8yrs and under) to look at in between activities at Lakeside. The walk to Lakeside was incredibly short and made it easy to get back and forth whenever we needed. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendra C.

Wonderful stay!

This is our second stay at your home (2017 and Aug 2018). The newly remodeled full bathroom is fabulous and flooring in the first floor looks beautiful! It is great to have a first floor bedroom for my parents to stay as well so that they don’t have to navigate the steps. The cottage is clean and well supplied with kitchen accessories for cooking and the window air conditioners keep the house perfectly cool in the Aug heat. I really appreciate your responsiveness to my questions and we will definitely be back. Thank you for a great rental experience.

8/10 Good

Jodie J.

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

Mini Lakeside Getaway

If you have ever been to Lakeside, you are accustom to the old, shabby chic, lakeside cottage and this is exactly that. Pros: Early check-in and location! The owners were easy to communicate with and responded promptly with my questions before our arrival. Cons: Empty propane tank that we didn’t realize was empty until after we purchased an entire meal to grill that we then had to change :( The sofas were incredibly dirty and stained, half of the family members wouldn’t even sit on them. We understand that Lakeside cottages aren’t “posh” but sofas that haven’t been cleaned since 1992 isn’t acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

The rental was as advertised and great location

The house was perfect for the 6 adults and baby that we had staying in the house. The newly renovated main bathroom was very classy. The location was excellent being across the street from Hoover Auditorium. No need to go into the Auditorium for the programs. You can sit on the front porch and take it all in. Only a block from shopping and restaurants and a couple of blocks from shuffleboard, play grounds, and miniature golf. The pier was just beyond that. The new swimming pool up by the tennis courts was first class. A great addition to Lakeside. Pickle ball courts are coming. We have been going to Lakeside off and on for over 40 years. This by far was the most conveniently located property we have stayed at. We didn't have any problems during our stay and the owners were very responsive to the few questions we did have during the rental process. We would definitely recommend this property and would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Kat C.

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

Our First Trip to Lakeside!

The house was clean and as described in the pictures. The central location gave us easy access to shops and restaurants and the park and God's Squad, as well as the pool and pickleball courts. We found everything we needed in the kitchen and the refridgerator was in excellent condition. There is no ice maker, but there were plenty of ice trays and they froze quickly. The kitchen is small, but the space is used well. The window air conditioners all worked very well, despite extremely high temperatures outside. In the barn behind the house, we found beach and sand toys and chairs for the kids, which was so nice! We spent a lot of time in the backyard on the patio in the evenings. We actually never turned on the TV, but it's a nice, flat screen TV. There were plenty of paper products and the instructions left for us were easy to read and follow. The only downsides were that we did not have enough chairs for us all (6 adults and 3 kids) to sit at the table and the beds are true double beds (smaller than a queen) and are very worn. We felt like we were sleeping in hammocks and all had achy backs after a few days. Our first trip to Lakeside was a hit with our entire family, and we hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had yet another wonderful year at Camp Scheerer! They made wonderful improvements to the kitchen that made the stay even that much more pleasant. Thanks again, Kathy and Mike!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a cute little cottage super close to all the action! Just a short walk one block over to the center of Lakeside; shops, restaurants, shuffle board, pier, etc. The beds were all comfy and the house was super clean!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

The Location was good because we could walk everywhere. Nice backyard with ample space for family games and gathering. The house was clean and tidy upon our arrival. The kitchen lacks counter space and ample prep area. We struggled to prepare meals for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable beds and couches and good air conditioning. Its cozy but thats what you expect at lakeside!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Great spot!

Very quaint cottage in a great location. We could walk to the pool in one direction and to the lake in the other. Room air conditioners worked well as it was very hot! The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Outstanding experience

The property is very well maintained and each year we stay there, they have done something to enhance it. They also respond very quickly.One of the AC units in a bedroom was not working properly so they got a new one within a day and brought it to the property because they knew it was supposed to get hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Great

Great location, great house. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

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

Cozy cottage close to everything!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Kathy’s cottage! The front porch was great, and the location made everything very walkable, even for little toddler legs!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Scheerer

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Being the middle child of 5 kids of Ray & Bonnie Scheerer, Mike grew up in Lakeside during the summer months of his youth. His mom and dad owned a house on Third Street and they would always go to Lakeside every summer. As a kid, he always enjoyed swimming and fishing on the pier, putt putt golf and playing basketball with other kids on the playground. It was at Lakeside the he first learned how to play shuffle board.
As Mike's childhood years slipped into his teens, and his summers were filled with sports camps, jobs to pay for gas for his car, he always found one week each summer to go back to Lakeside with his parents to enjoy the fun.
When Mike went to college to play football at Baldwin Wallace college, we met our sophomore year. We got married in 1980 and I was introduced to this special community called "The Little Chautauqua, Lakeside."
His parents sold the house on Third and bought our cottage at 317 Central. It was a wonderful upgrade for them as they had both worked so hard all their lives as a school teacher and a principal. As adult kids, we were so happy that Mom and Dad enjoyed their retired time together at Lakeside where Dad loved to sit on the front porch in a rocking chair and watch the many people walk by Hoover Auditorium on their way to the lake or Lakeside town center. While Dad was reading (or sleeping) on the front porch, Mom would love to bake pies, cookies and make homemade meals every day and night for her, Dad and any of the children and their friends who would join them. Mike began to help his parents take care of the Lakeside cottage here on Central. To Mike, it was not a chore, but a chance to pay back his Mom and Dad for all they had done for him and to continue to be involved in Lakeside. Mike soon found himself as the caretaker and maintenance guy.
Eventually we became the owners of this special cottage and continue the legacy of making sure our 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren get the same experience as Mike.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is centrally located across from Hoover Auditorium, which has entertainment every night during the summer. We are just 2 short blocks away from the shuffle board courts, center of town with the shops, Sloopy's pizza, ice cream, movie theatre, shopping, the pier, activites and the beautiful paved walking path along Lake Erie.
It truly is the perfect location for family members of all ages.

What makes this property unique

Whether you have been here before or it’s your first time, you soon will see why people keep coming back.
Our family, like the other families you might meet during your stay, return to this special place year after year. Our cottage is quaint, charming, and is what Lakeside represents. It allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, forget about what you left at home, and just kick back and SLOW DOWN. If we could make a list to describe Lakeside, it would be:
• Tranquil
• Safe
• Calm
• Joyful
• Friendly
• Spiritual
• Family
• Love
• Historic
• Generational
• Fun
• Memories
• Honest
We hope you are able to unwind and take a break from your everyday routines. Enjoy a beautiful walk along the lake and notice the beauty of our lake view. Listen to the sounds of music playing at Hoover Auditorium. Sit on our front porch with a cup of tea or coffee and just watch the people walk by! Put your phone away and pick up a book, laugh or just take a nap.
There is so much to do but again, it's also a place to relax, stroll and go at your own pace.
So please enjoy our cottage. It is a century home. Lakeside has its own personality and uniqueness. That’s what is so charming. We continue to make yearly updates in our cottage, whether you can see them or not. Thank you if you are the group that continues to come back year after year. Welcome to the newcomers. We will continue to improve every year, but what is most important is that YOU ENJOY THE MOMENT. EMBRACE LAKESIDE.

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