The Homestead, an 1880's Farmhouse

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Sandusky, OH

Jackson Street Pier13 min drive
Castaway Bay Waterpark16 min drive
Cedar Point21 min drive
Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Step back into history with our 1880's farmhouse. Sit under the shade of one of our sycamore trees, that General McArthur planted in years gone by. Go fishing ($) in our private, spring fed, trout stream. Take advantage of our lodge along with 25 acres of land to spread out and enjoy the countryside. Come get unplugged at our "tucked away treasure".

Your stay includes continental breakfast (served from 8 - 10 am in lodge kitchen) and vintage bicycles to cruise around the property at your leisure.

We are located in the heart of it all on Ohio's North Coast! Cedar Point, Water Parks, The Islands, and Lake Erie are minutes away!!

Property manager

Dan and Ranae Alexander

Premier Host

Amenities

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Toys/games

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Exclusive catering thru Colonnade Banquet Facility

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have three air mattresses available. Additional guests will be charged $30 per day per guest. Payable upon arrival.

Fishing fee: $50 a day per person; 10 per lb. per fish. NO CATCH AND RELEASE.

No outside caterers permitted. Exclusive catering through Colonnade. Ask for details.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sandusky

Located in Sandusky, this farm stay is in a rural area 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. Traveling with kids? Consider African Safari Wildlife Park and Maritime Museum of Sandusky. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sandusky, OH

What's nearby

Jackson Street Pier - 13 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 15 min drive
Castaway Bay Waterpark - 16 min drive
Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 19 min drive
Cedar Point - 21 min drive

Getting around

Sandusky Station - 12 min drive
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
Pump Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Dunkin' - 12 min drive
Cobbs Drive-In - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Homestead, an 1880's Farmhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

18 August 2021

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

Beautiful place

We had a family reunion and stayed at the house. The owners are absolutely amazing. They were so helpful. The house was perfect for our family of 11. It was clean and had everything we needed. The property is beautiful and very peaceful. I highly recommend staying here. We also had a professional photographer come to the property to take family pictures.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dan and Ranae Alexander

My mom and dad purchased Millsite with family in mind. They have six girls (of which, I am the oldest), husbands, 20 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren with more on the way. :)

While you are here, you will absolutely come across family members. You might see my mama planting flowers, sisters painting rooms, nieces and nephews raking leaves, or my dad on his tractor. We are a family dedicated to one another and committed to making your stay memorable.

Why they chose this property

Our family fell in love with Millsite. The huge sycamore trees (General McArthur planted one of them), the rippling creek, the 1/4 mile long evergreen lined driveway, the eagles, the fire pit: all draw family and friends together to spend much needed time away to enjoy the beauty of nature and the gift of togetherness.

What makes this property unique

Millsite has a rich history. It began as a family farm in the 1880's. The Homestead is the original farmhouse. The Lodge was the barn that housed prize winning sheep and cows. The Stables were... you guessed it... horse stables (we kept the double dutch doors). The Levitt's family purchased the farm in the 1940's along with 300 acres and turned it into a hunting/fishing lodge for Owen's Illinois ( a Toledo glass company).
General McArthur, Jackie Gleason, Joan Crawford, Auggie Busch, and scores of executives from companies that would be in need of glass products all experienced the charm of Millsite in days gone by.