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A log cabin with a covered porch and large windows.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a living room with a fireplace.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a hanging light fixture.
A wooden cabin with a loft bedroom, a TV mounted on the wall, and a Christmas tree with lights.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone wall, wooden beams, a dining area, a television, and a Christmas tree.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located along the water, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 16 guests. It offers beach views and features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy nearby fishing and access to a marina, and explore attractions like the Liberty Aviation Museum and Resthaven Wildlife Area. The stay is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Erie
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Sandusky, OH
  • Place, Sandusky Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Lodge/ Cabin- Large Groups & Sportsman - Private Beach - Parking -fire pit

The Driftwood Lodge is a pet friendly rental with access to 125 feet of private beach. The beach, which is also pet friendly, has a fire pit, deck and beach hut. A gazebo with electricity and a fire pit located in our grassy courtyard. A self-serve fish cleaning shed and boat trailer parking without disconnecting is available.
The beach is private for Driftwood guests only.

Our Driftwood Lodge has 3 bedrooms with a loft sleeping area and 2 bathrooms. Two bedrooms are downstairs with one bedroom and the sleeping loft are upstairs. You can sleep 16 people total or 10 in separate beds. There is a full bathroom on each level. We also have a pull out sofa if needed.

Pet fee of $125.00 per stay. No smoking inside of lodge.

We are located in the heart of Vacationland near the friendly village of Bay View within walking distance of a fishing pier, Clemons Marina with boat rental, a ramp and dockage, town park, locally owned restaurants, laundromat, as well as a bar & grill with outdoor seating and tiki bar.

Cedar Point, Lake Erie Islands, Marblehead lighthouse and many other local attractions are within a short drive from our central location. Walking trails in various parks and quarries.

If you have any questions at all or would like additional information or pictures, feel free to contact us. Check out our FB page - Driftwood Cottages.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Animals are complete responsibility of owner.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2122779vb
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sandusky

Located in Sandusky, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and popular attractions include Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Margaretta Stadium or Sandusky Speedway. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Sandusky, OH

What's nearby

  • Sandusky Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 13 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 15 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 16 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Cedar Point - 19 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 12 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Toft's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge/ Cabin- Large Groups & Sportsman - Private Beach - Parking -fire pit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lodge/ Cabin- Large Groups & Sportsman - Private Beach - Parking -fire pit?

As of 27 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge/ Cabin- Large Groups & Sportsman - Private Beach - Parking -fire pit on 3 January 2027 start from NZ$1,438, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lodge/ Cabin- Large Groups & Sportsman - Private Beach - Parking -fire pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lodge/ Cabin- Large Groups & Sportsman - Private Beach - Parking -fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lodge/ Cabin- Large Groups & Sportsman - Private Beach - Parking -fire pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lodge/ Cabin- Large Groups & Sportsman - Private Beach - Parking -fire pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Firelands Winery & Restaurant and Resthaven Wildlife Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!! Nice place for brothers and cousins to reconnect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Enjoy family memories made at Driftwood! Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice house for a large group. We all had comfy beds and lots of room. Two refrigerators were a bonus. The beach was amazing! Plenty of seats and the kids loved playing in the water. Boat docks are close by. I would definitely stay here again. Good bars/restaurants within walking distance. Communication was great with the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
Love making memories for families --- Driftwood welcomes you back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had lots of sleeping areas and provided everything needed. We did have an issue with the upstairs bathroom leaking into the bedroom downstairs and the private beach was absolutely full of broken glass.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
As a Premier Host for over 5 years this review is tough and a bit conflicting. Guest stated we provided everything needed, but then rated 3 stars. We take pride in providing great family experiences at Driftwood and host returning families year after year. This is the first time since we purchased the property of any complaints regarding glass on the beach. The beach is on Sandusky Bay - we do have many broken shells that wash in with the tide, not glass. When we went to property to clean for next group, we did not find any evidence of broken glass anywhere on beach. Guests heavily used the no charge kayaks and paddleboards throughout the stay - which reside on the beach, with no issues. The upstairs tub may have an issue draining quickly when the overflow is reached, we will be working to improve during the slower rental season. We continue to host appreciative guests and making stays enjoyable for all who choose us. Happy to answer any inquiries and ask to view our 5 star reviews. TKU
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private beach property, clean and spacious! Best host we have ever had!! Very helpful! Definitely would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
It's our pleasure to host families like yours. With deep gratitude we appreciate you choosing us for your family experience. Hope to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a big group. Lots of room. The grounds are nice and the beach is right across the street. Beach is great. We swam, we used their kayaks and paddle boards. There's two fire pits, one on the property and one at the beach. The house itself is fine.. Had everything you needed. Although it's quite dark inside the house because of all the wood but really not an issue. Great location. Maybe a 15-minute drive to cedar point, good restaurants nearby. I highly recommend Cleats. We went there for dinner. It was delicious and they have these fun hermit crab races that your kids can participate in. Overall, I highly recommend Driftwood cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2026
Always enjoy hosting groups who enjoy our amenities and all the great things the bay area has to offer families. Happy to host this group again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House exactly as advertised, well kept, and clean! Perfect for our group of 8 fisherman and 3 boats. Great parking, easy in and out. Conveniently located to fish east or west and access to highway. Host extremely friendly and easy to reach. Would recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Always enjoy when guests have a great stay! we aim to please - thank you for choosing us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great we had plenty of room for our group of 12.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
Large guest stay - respectful and would be happy to host anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as advertised. Our family enjoyed the beach, kayaks, and paddle boards and had a greatvstay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thank you for choosing us for your stay-- happy to host anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Retreat

Perfect location, excellent hosts.
Stayed 27 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We enjoyed the beach area and Pamela was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay at the cabin. It was nice with the room we needed for our family vacation. We hope to stay again. The grandkids really enjoyed themselves. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Great guests = great stays! Hope you do return - happy to have you - thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Very clean with plenty of space for our large group. Great location being only 20 minutes from everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Third time staying and awesome again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousins weekend

Very relaxing beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thanks again for choosing us - welcome any time -
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

Second year we stayed and loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Always happy to host your group. Lol forward to it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun weekend

It was a great place for a girls weekend. Very clean and spacious area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2021
Driftwood would love for you to return and stay will us again ...thank you for the kind words.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The cabin and private beach area worked out great for our group.

The rustic cabin was well stocked. We were able to grill out and the assistance from the neighbors involved with beach rentals was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you for enjoying our property
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway!!!

This was the perfect spot for the family to gather and spend time together! We had 3 generations and everyone enjoyed it! The host was amazing! Definitely would go back here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Look forward to your return with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

I have stayed in many VRBO properties and this one was by far the most convenient, the cleanest and the best hostess. I would recommend this property for any size group. We have a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Greatly appreciate your kind words and so happy your stay was enjoyable for you and your family. Happy to host anytime you choose to come to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place to Stay

The cabin and property are very well maintained. This is the perfect getaway for a weekend vacation. We used this property as an offsite leadership meeting location. It served us very well with wonderful amenities, ample parking, and beautiful view of the lake. I’d recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
Perfect stay for a perfect guest group - happy to have you anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Really enjoyed the area. Was there for my grandson’s ball tournament!! 😎
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place. Everyone was very helpful

Would return. Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2022
Glad to host you anytime - thanks again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Experi3nd3

Very spacious. Lots of outdoor activities provided. It was an awesome experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Please join us at Driftwood any time - great guest stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing on Lake Erie

Great place, plenty of room for multiple people. Close to all boat launches. Very nice, help,quick responses. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip

Great location and accommodations. Had room to park 4 pickups and boats. Communication with owner was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2023
We strive to make our fishing groups happy! Enjoy hosting them and hope for yearly return visits. thank you

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