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The Buster Brown Shoe House - lakefront with gazebo and wrap-around porch

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Living Room
Porch
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 22371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Huron, OH
  • Place, Sawmill Creek Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Buster Brown Shoe House - lakefront with gazebo and wrap-around porch

Promo pricing August 9th - 16th

This is a large lakefront house which accommodates multiple families. It has been a part of numerous family gatherings from the U.S. and abroad, creating fond memories and renewing old acquaintances. The home sleeps 12 comfortably in beds and has accommodated up to 22 with the use of air mattresses (bring your own!)
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New in 2024 - We added a Golden Tee arcade game and a new queen bed!
New in 2025 - We added a Galaga arcade game, 3 new queen beds and began offering complimentary 24hr gym access!
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The first floor has the following:
1. large screened/window wrap around porch with seating area and ping pong table.
2. fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (Keurig and traditional... bring your own coffee), pantry and washer/dryer.
3. dining room with 9' trestle table.
4. large living room with pool table and fireplace, 2 couches, TV with cable & vcr/dvd player.
5. sun room with beautiful view of Lake Erie, couch, 2 lazy boy chairs and tv with cable & dvd player.
6. half bath (what can you say about a half bath??).
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The second floor has the following:
1. 4 spacious bedrooms (three with views of the lake); extra large master bedroom features a queen size canopy bed, TV and sitting area; two bedrooms with double beds; one bedroom with double bed + single bunk bed.

2. Full bathroom with shower/tub.
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The third floor has the following:
1. 2 bedrooms; one large bedroom with double bed and room for air mattresses; and one large lake view bedroom with double bed and room for air mattresses. *** Please bring your own air mattresses***
2. 1 full bathroom with antique claw foot tub/shower.
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Ample parking:
1. detached 2 car garage with driveway.
2. off street parking for 4 cars.
3. an empty lot for up to 8 cars and boats. RVs/campers are unfortunately not aloud by city ordinance.
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Outside recreation area:
1. large yard for the kids to play in, picnic table, propane grill, swing.
2. a portable fire pit with chairs for night time gatherings. Firewood is provided free of charge!
3. extra lot next to lake; gazebo with chairs, table and swing; and room for party tents (reunions, large parties).
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Cedar Point is only 10 minutes away and the Lake Erie Islands can be viewed from the gazebo. The neighborhood features a park that includes a basketball court, playground equipment, a small beach and a pier for fishing and swimming. Visit the Lake Erie Islands, winerys, go charter fishing, rent a boat or jet ski, golf, eat at the many quality restaurants, swim at beautiful Nickelplate beach or Huron park.

Completely furnished, fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, linens & towels provided, washer and dryer, cable TV & VCR/DVD, grill, wrap around porch, fireplace, fax machine, pool table, lawn chairs and lakefront gazebo.

Cedar Point
Lake Erie Islands
Boating
Swimming
Jet-skiing
Parasailing
Golfing
Nature Walks
Winerys
African Safari Wildlife Park
Shopping-Sandusky Mall & Lake Erie Arts&Crafts
Relaxing!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside and in garage.
HS prom/grad groups are occasionally accepted on the condition that a parental chaperone is on site at all times. This will be verified. No exceptions

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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 deadlock

About the area

Huron

Located in Huron, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and popular attractions include Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Cedar Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and Skateworld. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Huron, OH

What's nearby

  • Sawmill Creek Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 5 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 6 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cedar Point - 13 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 16 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Costa Azul Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Buster Brown Shoe House - lakefront with gazebo and wrap-around porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Buster Brown Shoe House - lakefront with gazebo and wrap-around porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Buster Brown Shoe House - lakefront with gazebo and wrap-around porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Buster Brown Shoe House - lakefront with gazebo and wrap-around porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Buster Brown Shoe House - lakefront with gazebo and wrap-around porch located?

This family-friendly Huron holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie, Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve and Sawmill Creek Golf Course. Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and a great location! Super family friendly! Our family had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House had a lovey time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not really kid friendly there are alot of stairs but that being said the 3 year old had lots of room to run around down stairs. We found everything we needed to make meals while we where there and it has a great dishwasher. Alwaysclean and the owners called me on the way there to explain where the keys were and that they were a phone call away. This was our second time staying here so it felt welcoming and familiar
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Beautiful House

Beautiful house and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Great stay

We were very comfortable and everything was as we expected from the pictures to our actual stay. We loves the house and the view was amazing we highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff S.

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

Lots of room fun house

Worked grear
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time. The house was perfect for us. We are a large family and we appreciate a great home that doesn't break the budget.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rearden H.

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

Hardyfest

Had a wonderful time with friends and family! Will be staying again most definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christy W.

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

Women's retreat

We had a wonderful trip! Lots of bedrooms and beds for our whole gang. We really enjoyed sitting outside by the fire pit and the swing by the water. I had the bedroom that overlooked the water and it was so nice listening to the waves at night. Oh Yea, the wrap around porch was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Great Choice

We shared wonderful memories here! The host quickly and efficiently responded to questions and/or needs. A friendly squirrel greeted us and took nuts from our hands. Very roomy with many areas to spread out for quiet moments, yet gather together for meals and ping pong or to shoot pool. A private beach and play ground and of course Cedar Point just 10 minutes away. Reasonable pricing and all the amenities necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Awesome

Great house for a long weekend. The kitchen is fully loaded with items for cooking. Plenty of firewood for the fireplace. Dave was very easy to work with and responded quickly. We saw 6 eagles in a tree down the shoreline to the West.

10/10 Excellent

Clark S.

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

Most well stocked VRBO ever!

We thoroughly enjoyed our brief but comfortable stay! Three families from CT, VA and PA met at the house en route to a family wedding in South Bend. We enjoyed sunsets over the lake, lots of pool and ping pong and a day full of roller coasters at Cedar Point (only 12min away)! There was plenty of space for everyone to hang out and be comfortable. The kitchen and bathrooms were so well stocked - thank you!! There weren't quite as many beds as advertised but we made due on couches (not sleeper sofas). The six bedrooms were AWESOME to spread out kids and the quirky, historical details in the architecture were so fun to explore. The firepit was EXCELLENT - and provided extended space for adults! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maranda P.

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

Home Away from Home

This house was nostalgic and homey. Overall, we were very pleased and hope to visit again. It comfortably housed approximately 14 of us ranging from 3 years old to mid 50’s. It was fully stocked and prepped for people to stay; from kitchen appliances and supplies, to sheets, linens, and towels, even box fans- which is a must for us! One draw back was not having a bedroom on the lower level as one in our group has a medical condition that limits her mobility, but it was not a dealbreaker. The home was very clean. Spenser was very communicative and accommodating. The neighbors were close, but friendly. The location was amazing. 5 minutes to a local park with a beach and park. 10 minutes to Cedar Point. 5 to 10 minutes from Kroger, WalMart, and Mejier. Approximately 20-30 minutes to Catawba Island which hosts several orchards, wineries, and breweries. One favorite was Twin Oast Brewing. Amazing atmosphere! Also approximately 15-20 minutes to Port Clinton for the 30 minute ferry ride to Put-In-Bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Great large and old home in a cute and convenient location

We stayed at the Buster Brown Shoe House tor an extended family vacation. We had a total of 12 people, ages 10 and up. The home was in a great location! Beautiful views of Lake Erie from the home and just steps away. Easy access to the highway and minutes away from food, groceries and attractions. While we planned to check out some of the local beaches we never ended up going anywhere other than the local Rye beach area. The pier was perfect for fishing and the beach was small but adequate. Bring tubes to float in lagoon, or pick them up when you arrive. We went to a local 5 below store and grabbed some for our group. The neighborhood is nice for walks and the people are very friendly. The bedrooms are very large, but the beds small (as listed in the description they are all full size beds except the master bedroom and the bunk beds). We knew this coming in but it was still an adjustment! It is also worth noting that the house is old, the floors do creak and when you have a lot of people and a bathroom in a central location it is loud especially at night! I would also recommend bringing extra extension cords or a multiple plug charger, outlets were limited in the bedrooms. The pool table was a huge hit for our family and we loved a table big enough for everyone to share a meal. The front wrap around porch was a fan favorite and we spent a ton of time there! Overall highly recommend this location for a relaxing lake vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was incredible and exactly what we had hoped for. We had kids and grandkids along with us and everyone found the home inviting and beautiful. This is an annual weekend for our family and really hope to be able to use this location again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is uniquely charming! The host was warm and very welcoming. The home is large. It provided togetherness but also the opportunity for alone time. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property! We all really appreciated the vintage and quaintness of the house! Vintage and beautiful! It’s hard to find a house with 6 bedrooms to fit all of us and this one did the trick! All rooms were large and the bedrooms were huge! Definitely recommend!!
 View from one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Vijaykanth G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is good. House’s size, feasibility, access and owners are very good. However, it is an old house and things tend to break. We experienced one of the two full bathrooms had an issue with water leakage. During a hot day, the A/C didn’t circulate properly. The kitchen had rotten egg smell when we checked in, but the owner credited us 200. That was nice. Overall, we enjoyed staying in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week at this property. Very big and plenty of bedrooms for larger groups. Games and ping pong kept the kids busy. Great location near Cedar Point and Sandusky. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased with my stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy p.

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

Family Vacation

The house and property is amazingly beautiful! We really enjoyed our stay and will probably return in the future. The property manager Spencer was very accommodating and helpful. The only downside is there were not enough beds for 17 people. We purchased an air mattress and that fixed the problem for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Fun, spacious house!

Awesome space for our 7th and 8th grade class trip accommodations! The owners were super helpful. There was a ton of space so everyone had a place to sleep either on a bed, couch, or air mattress. The kids loved the old house and all the room to play and explore. Hide-n-go-seek was a hit! The firepit was lovely for s'mores, and the screen in porch was a great extra space to play (or for adults to get away from the volume inside the house!). We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Amazing place to stay with friends

Stay was awesome. Rooms were great, overall really good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Perfect for Family Gathering

Family assembled for a long holiday weekend. This house is perfect for a gathering of adults and kids. The location is perfect and the amenities well-suited for a medium-sized group.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dave

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David Ritter is a retired coach, teacher, principal and superintendent who has worked in 14 different school districts throughout Ohio during his 48 year career. He graduated from Huron High School, Wilmington College, Xavier University and also attended Ohio University and The Ohio State University. Having found himself with an empty nest and a small log cabin nearby, he decided to begin renting out his family home, 12 years ago. The home that brought him so much enjoyment throughout the years, he now shares with and welcomes vacationers from all walks of life!

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