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Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Portage Lakes State Park
  • Place, Firestone Country Club
  • Place, University of Akron
  • Airport, Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks

Imagine being surrounded by nature away from everything but still only minutes from all the luxuries of what you need & want. Picturesque community in the heart of Portage Lakes that reminds you of what life used to be like. Quiet & enjoyable, whether your cooking out, kayaking on the lake, swimming, or relaxing with a fishing pole. This is a hunting & fishing paradise.
Need or forgot something, Acme fresh market is less than 5 minutes away with no traffic along with an array of restaurants & shops. Not to mention endless parks, biking & hiking trails. 20-25 mins will get you to The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Akron Zoo, The Science Center, Cuyahoga National Forest & Golf courses. The Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame is 40-45 mins & the No.1 Amusement Park in the World Cedar Point is just over an hour away.
What you will notice about what we are trying to do here is make everything less stressful. Like providing outdoor gas grill, kayaks with life vests for all sizes, Tiki Torches for those nights whether you need them or just want them for ambiance. We also try to surround you with plants & flowers. Binoculars to watch humming birds & owls, wood peckers and other beautiful birds. Everything nature has to offer is just a stay away. We have completely remodeled everything from Fresh paint, New furniture, wood floors, cabinets to the granite counter tops and then some. It will stay nice and (clean) for every guest that stays with us, that's our promise to you. We believe we will be your come back destination. See You Soon... P.S. People with mobility or weight issues may have trouble at our location. Also if you a complain alot & carry a negative energy. Please don't consider us. Anyone can find something wrong with anything. But nobody wants to hear or read about it.

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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: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Can't be left alone uncaged - Must clean up waste
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For guest only. No loud noises, parties, or going on neighbors property. Strictly enforced.
Please if you think your vehicle leaks fluid of any kind, park across the street in our graveled parking lot. For guest to use also.
No rearranging furniture of any kind. No cutting on anything without the cutting boards provided. Nothing unnatural goes in the toilet (septic tank)

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock

About the area

Akron

Located in Akron, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Portage Lakes State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Akron Zoo and Derby Downs. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Firestone Stadium or Canal Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Akron, OH

What's nearby

  • Portage Lakes State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Firestone Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of Akron - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Akron Children's Hospital - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Akron Civic Theater - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Portage Lakes State Park, Summa Barberton Hospital Barberton Area Family Practice and Firestone Country Club. Firestone Stadium and Topgolf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeana W.

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

Awesome place to stay!

We loved this place and plan to return. It was exactly as described, very clean, host was very accommodating, located close to stores and restaurants, friendly neighbors, great fishing and the view of the lake and wildlife was outstanding! We highly recommend this place and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was not welcoming to pets. Owner does not want your dog to go into the water. I ended up driving mine all the way home (hour drive each way) because the owner has a newly remodeled very small home. Be aware the owner will be watching you arrive peeking out the windows next door. Not letting you know of his existence.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Place was spic and span! Very beautiful views of the lake. Don’t go in hunting season though, the gunfire was constant for three days and scared our dog to death. Also, be aware if you have a small dog that the spiral staircase is literally a hole in the living room floor! We had to build a pillow wall to keep our dog from falling thru to the basement level. Also, the toilet is in such a small area it feels like you are in a stall at Walmart.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Relaxing Spot To Get Away

My wife and I had a relaxing time at this location. It was great being right on the lake. We were able to fish and kayak from the back yard. It felt safe and secluded.The property manager was great. We had a bad storm come through overnight and lost power. He arranged for someone to come over and clean up the debris without us even asking.And if you are into wildlife, this is a great spot. We saw a bald eagle, hawks, cranes, otters and blue jays...All from the back patio.The location is only a couple minutes away from a grocery store, which was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherre H.

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

Great

Nice quiet location! Everything was clean and as stated it would be!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylynn E.

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

Quaint and Clean

Property is exactly as advertised. Owners were responsive. We had beautiful weather and thoroughly enjoyed the outside space. Appreciated that linens and basics were provided. We were in the area to visit family and are very pleased we chose this cottage over a hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

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

Great Roots Vacation!

The property was as described to a tee! The Lake view was Great! Communication with Steve was great too! We would book it again! It was good to visit where I grew up!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas P.

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

Location, location, location, ...

... if you are a nature lover and don't want to miss the proximity to a big city and the comfort of a well-maintained property: this lakefront cottage is perfect for you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Amazing lake view cottage

We really enjoyed kayaking on the lake in the comfortable kayaks supplied by the owner. There was a lot of birdlife on the lake and we sat on the deck and patio enjoying them and the lovely flowers and plantings in the yard. We had fun also checking out Cuyahoga National Park which was not far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

George R.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Would never rent again

Address numbers not on house was confusing. Parked in next door neighbors spot. He came out shouting with hands in air. Neighbor watches property for owner. Had to pay owner extra for our dogs which ended up being a technology error on our part. Owner was irritated and called us drunk. Told him to not send messages that weren’t true. Spiral staircase was dangerous. Downstairs was musty. Bathrooms were awkward as the toilet is upstairs and the bathroom downstairs has no toilet. Water downstairs is bad smelling and leaves disgusting odor on skin. Owner and neighbor apologized for their rude behavior on the last day and offered us two free days. We refused. Beautiful view wasn’t worth the issues we had to deal with. Not ever again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaymee W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The house, and our interaction with the property owner were disappointing. We were greeted with about 30, steep, cement stairs required to access the property, this was not advertised. These stairs were not easy to navigate in the light, and were difficult carrying anything and in the dark. On the second evening of our stay, we returned to the property with our friends, and intended to have dinner, make s’mores, fish and enjoy the view. As we began to build a fire in the pit, the property owner came out of his house (on the same property), and put our fire out. He said renters weren’t permitted to use the fire pit (although it is pictured in the advertisement). He then accused us of not following the rules, and demanded that my guests leave. He did not allow me to say anything, or explain. We had not caused any disturbance, and had no intention to do so. It was embarrassing. Additionally, the inside of the house, wasn’t the same quality, we have experienced at the many properties we have stayed at. The house had a very musty/wet smell. The water also had a very strong smell - so much, we decided to shower and wash clothes at nearby families (but the washing machine wasn’t working either). The bathroom setup was odd, and inconvenient - toilet upstairs, shower (pipe coming from hole in the ceiling)and sink downstairs. The spiral, metal staircase is extremely narrow, it’s hard to carry anything down, and are overall difficult to navigate. Unfortunately,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had an amazing weekend with my two best friends. The back patio was our favorite spot. The water, the birds, everything was amazing. I would highly recommend this place for family or friends for a weekend getaway.. communication was awesome and everything was top-notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed a place to disconnect and enjoy some downtime. This was perfect. The lake was so calm and we loved watching the birds. It was a little too chilly to take the kayaks out but I know it would have been an amazing way to see the local wildlife. The proximity to Akron made it an easy trip to see the local sites, too! Definitely worth the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean on the inside, beautifully landscaped on the outside. Suited all of our needs for a two day get-away. Fishing off the dock and kayaking. Two clean patios that view the lake. The description should probably be two half baths, as the bathroom with the toilet is upstairs and the bathroom with the shower is downstairs. A bit inconvenient, especially for older couples, or larger groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to relax and refresh ... lots of steps however and 1 toilet in powder room, 1 shower in very dark lower level. AND the spiral staircase was concerning for 2 70 yo's
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful cottage was perfect for our stay in Akron. So peaceful on the deck and the table by the lake. Loved mama duck and her 2 babies. Also the resident kitties. The interior of the cottage was very cute, modern and supplied with everything we needed. This rental is a jewel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had THE most relaxing and peaceful stay here. This is a very quiet lake with a lot of osprey, cormorants and many other birds. If you like to fish there are plenty here. We used the binoculars every single day. There is a huge grocery store five minutes away and plenty of restaurants and golf courses.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful! Wonderful lake for kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Relaxing cottage on the lake

Cottage just as described. Cozy, relaxing and just what you need! Great place to unwind for a few days and visit the National Park that is a close drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate I.

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

niece week

Short lake trip for our anual "niece week" trip. Lovely cottage and beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Portage Lakes

Very clean, cozy and convenient! Beautiful location and a very accommodating host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy E.

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

Cute cottage

The cottage was exactly as presented in the listing. The Owner touched base with us multiple times to check if we needed anything. Overall, a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

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

Quiet retreat

My husband and I stayed for a couple of days, and it’s such a beautiful setting! The house is super neat and clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay! We enjoyed sitting on the deck soaking in the peacefulness and watching the wildlife by the lake. Our host was wonderful, checking in to be sure we arrived safely (late check-in). The check-in and check out process was super easy and smooth. All in all, this was a terrific experience! Highly recommended this lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

Peaceful weekend

Would book this spot again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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