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"Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Beach
Exterior
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve
  • Place, Historic Kirtland
  • Place, Headlands Beach State Park
  • Airport, Cleveland, OH (BKL-Burke Lakefront)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main floor bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

"Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm

Gull Cottage is a beautiful, historic lakefront home with huge picture windows overlooking a large back yard and lake Erie, with expansive views of the lake from almost every room. It has a deck with a grill, and a large back yard where you can enjoy a sunset over the lake. It has high speed internet, a smart TV, washer and dryer, and a garage, and more.

Small pets with prior approval - $100 per pet per stay - must on his leash when in the yard. Approval before booking required.

Sorry, NO EVENTS OR PARTIES.

Fireplace inoperative, and NO outside fires please.

Maximum 8 staying guests; visitors only with prior approval. There is a charge for non-approved guests.

Parking on site for up to 4 cars, public parking close by.

Sorry, turret and its spiral stairs are not useable.

Steps to the lake are part of the retaining wall and are large steps right into the lake. These can be icy in winter, so enter at your own risk.


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Here are some things to do in the area:

Overlook Beach Park 0.2 miles - playground on Lake Erie overlook
Osborne Park (pool and water slides) 1.6 miles
Veteran's Park 2.4 miles - family walking paths
Tunes at the Lagoons 2.4 mi at Mentor Lagoons Marina
Black Brook Golf Course and practice center 3.3 miles
Mentor Rocks summer concert series: mentorrocks.info 3.6mi
Lost Nation Golf Course 3.7 miles
Chagrin River Park 4.9 miles - easy hiking along river
James A. Garfield National Historic Site - 5.8 miles
Downtown Willoughby (concerts in the park Wednesdays) 6.2 miles
Headlands Beach State Park 6.7 miles - great beaches
Penitentiary Glenn Reservation 8.4 miles - great hiking
Fairport Harbor Beach and Lighthouse - 8.7 miles
Chapin Forest Reservation 8.7 miles - great hiking
Fairport Lakefront Park – kayaking, paddle-boards, etc 9.1 miles
Squire's Castle 10.7 miles - great hiking
Manakiki Golf Course 11.2 miles
Holden Arboretum botanical gardens and walking paths 11.4 miles
The Cleveland Museum of Art - 21.9 miles
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - 23.3 miles
JACK Thistledown Racino - 24 miles
Greater Cleveland Aquarium - 25.3 miles
West Side Market (Cleveland) food 25.4 miles
Christmas Story House - 26.5 miles
Edgewater Park Beach - 26.5 miles
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 28.7 miles
THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA- continued

Middlefield / Amish community, Cheese Factory - 30 miles
Geneva on the Lake - old style strip, restaurants, zip-line - 30 miles
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - 35.3 miles

Cuyahoga National Park and towpath 35 miles (varies) - great hiking and biking along the old historic Ohio and Erie Canal. There is also a scenic railroad train that runs between Akron and Cleveland. You can “bike aboard” - bike the towpath then ride the train back for
$5 per person.

Boat Rentals :
Great Lakes Watersports Cleveland 216-644-0272
Genevamarina.com – many listed – jetskis, boats, tours,etc.
Bestcoastwatersports.com – Geneva-on-the-lake – kayaks, jetskis

Fishing Charters: Fairport Harbor: Kline 440-478-5781
Top Flight 440-221-8368

Chagrin River Kayak and Paddleboard 440-477-0864

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small pets may be allowed with prior approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets with permission only. Pet fee is $100 per pet
Maximum of 8 guests - only staying guests please.
No fires outside or in (fireplace inoperable)

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 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

Mentor-on-the-Lake

Located in Mentor-on-the-Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve, while Indian Museum of Lake County and Historic Kirtland are cultural highlights. Mentor Ice Arena and Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse are also worth visiting.
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Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH

What's nearby

  • Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mentor Ice Arena - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Historic Kirtland - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Headlands Beach State Park - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park Beach - 18 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hunan Lake Chinese Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Spot on Lakeshore - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakeshore Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm on 2 November 2025 start from NZ$1,019.72, 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.

What time is check-in at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Gull Cottage" - Lake Erie waterfront - Expansive Views, Historic Cottage Charm located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Erie and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Black Brook Golf Course. Mentor Ice Arena and Mentor Marsh - Carol H. Sweet Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by William Stief

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