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Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106

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Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Put In Bay, OH
  • Place, South Bass Island State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Perry's Cave
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Put-in-Bay Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106

The Put-in-Bay Waterfront Condos are the most fun waterfront lodging choice for your Lake Erie island getaway. Don't put the cart before the horse, you need a lodging option before you can plan your Put-in-Bay weekend getaway. How often can you plan a fun weekend with your friends, or a small vacation with your family on an island surrounded by water? There are no other rentals on Put-in-Bay with such an impressive and expansive view of the water as you relax out on your lakeview back deck. This lovely unit resides on some of the most prime Lake Erie real estate. It is the newest unit built on Put-In-Bay, opened in late July 2016.
This lower level unit is great for the summer and has four bedrooms (three of which are below grade to keep cool), three full baths, a large lakeside deck, and has a capacity of up to twelve guests. Guests gain access to the condo through a coded door lock. This is very convenient as keys are eliminated from the equation. The fully equipped kitchen comes capable of satisfying the cook of your group. Whip up a hearty breakfast or delectable dinner, all while saving some money during your Put-in-Bay vacation. And everyone loves saving money! With a location that cannot be beat and beautiful new accommodations, the time is now to book your excursion. We sell out on many dates, so booking early will ensure that your dates are available. The weekends at Put in Bay Ohio are popular for the nightlife and getting away from the daily work grind without going too far from home. During the week, you can relax and enjoy Put-In-Bay's slower pace in a family friendly atmosphere. With Island Club Rentals, you can visit Put-in-Bay and enjoy your own home or condo and you can even rent a golf cart onsite to get around. We have 4-, 6-, and 8-person carts available. Please let us know how we can make your vacation at Put-in-Bay a great one! Cable TV, HBO, and high speed internet are complimentary.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106?

As of 5 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106 on 30 June 2026 start from NZ$1,374, 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 Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Friends of the Bay—Lake Views Await | 12 ppl| C106 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie and Heineman Winery. Perry's Cave and South Bass Island State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay, nice clean place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Thanks for the feedback and we hope to host you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

View Makes the Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Outstanding lake viewAmazing space for allPlenty of bathrooms Laid back environmentEverything you need for a chill stay
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the outstanding lake view, spacious layout, and relaxed atmosphere. It’s great to hear the space had everything you needed for a chill and comfortable stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another laid-back getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

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

Would stay again

Was as expected and good communication and fun place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thanks for the feedback, Marsha! We are glad to know the place was as expected and communication was great. Hope to see you again soon for another fun visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendal E.

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

Clean and pleasant

The place was very clean and organized with everything we needed for our stay. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found the place clean, organized, and well-equipped for your stay. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Patti A.

Great property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great condo for our family. 6 adults and 6 kids, 12 yr old down to 1 yr old. Kitchen stocked well to prepare meals. Appreciated the extras like dish soap, hand soap, starter paper towels and toilet paper! Sheets and towels. The 3 for cleanliness was due to the deck, exterior of the sliders.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear the condo worked well for your family and that you found the kitchen well-stocked and the little extras helpful during your stay. We appreciate you pointing out the issue with the deck and exterior of the sliders — we've shared this with our team to ensure it's addressed for future guests. We hope to welcome you all back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great location

Great location, amenities, and convenience for golf cart rental. Awesome back patio overlooking Lake Erie. Stayed with a handful of friends, but property is well-suited for a large crowd. Lots to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, amenities, and the convenience of the golf cart rental. The back patio overlooking Lake Erie sounds like a perfect spot to relax with friends. We're glad the property suited your group well and provided plenty of activities. We hope to host you again for another fun-filled stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Wonderful porch views

We love staying at the condos on Lake Erie when we go to Put In Bay. The property has enough space to enjoy time with family and watch the moonrise. For sure would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2022
Hi Jennifer, We always love our returning guests! So glad we can continue to put a smile on your face!
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10/10 Excellent

Trish E.

BLESSING

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 2 condos to accommodate 16 family members. They were spacious and comfortable. The staff was kind and helpful. Bobby was the best even stopping the middle of his lunch to help. We had a wonderful time even sitting on the deck watching the snakes in the water. Many thanks to all.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad your family found the condos spacious and comfortable and that you had a great time together. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Bobby and the rest of the team—they’ll appreciate hearing it. Watching the wildlife from the deck sounds like a fun memory! We’d love to welcome you all back again soon.
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8/10 Good

Rhonda D.

Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
Thanks for the awesome review and being an awesome guest! We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelsey F.

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

Excellent stay at the perfect location

The location and condo were fantastic. Plenty of space inside and out to gather as a family. The only cons are that the condo could have been a tad cleaner (floors mopped more thoroughly and shower curtain liners replaced). None of this kept us from being comfortable and enjoying our stay! Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
Thank you so much for the great review and we are happy to hear you had a fantastic time with us! We apologize for the inconvenience of the floors, and I have let the Island Manager know for future guests! We hope to host you and your party again soon at the Bay!
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10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

bachelor party

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thanks for the wonderful feedback!
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8/10 Good

Michael K.

Family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great trip to the island and condo was a great fit for us. The service was friendly and quick to help us with any questions or needs during our stay
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2023
We are so happy to hear that you had a great a trip on at our beautiful island! We hope to see you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo C.

Awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: .
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Hi Vincenzo, Thanks so much for visiting our beautiful little island in Put-in-Bay, Ohio! We look forward to having your group visit again in the future!
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8/10 Good

Monica M.

Great place to stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the property, lots of room and great view! The only thing I didn’t like is that there were no lights on at night outside it was very dark in the hallways and outside.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thanks for the great review Monica! As for the lights, we always turn them off at night because if they are left on, the Mayflies will literally swarm every light and in the morning it will be a bug disaster. We keep them off just so guests don't have to go through having to call or sweep the bugs off the lights/ walk ways.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Nice Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Waterfront condos unit 106 is perfect for a family. The condo is spacious and the view of the lake is great. Nice pool. Friendly, responsive staff.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Hi Janet! Thanks for visiting our little island of Put-in-Bay on your recent getaway. You were definitely a 5-star guest and we are glad that we provided a 5-star experience! We hope to host another vacation for your group in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Nice facility and good location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice clean unit and as described. Great pool area. I like that it’s just a little outside of the main bar area so it’s not too crazy. We’ll rent here again. The employees around the complex were also very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Hi Mark, Thanks so much for visiting our beautiful little island in Put-in-Bay, Ohio! We look forward to having your group visit again in the future! We always appreciate the compliments to our staff, thanks so much!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Allison A.

Bachelorette Party

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo was very clean. It accommodated the 12 girls for our bachelorette party weekend. We had a great time especially out on the deck and at the pool. We just didn’t like the mayflies over everything on the outside.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thanks for the feedback, it's great to hear that you and the girls had a great time during your bachelorette party! I personally love the views from the deck and also being at the pool myself. I can agree when it comes to mayflies, they are so gross! But, summertime, on the lake, on an island, calls for some type of bug and that just so happens to be mayflies. Thanks again for staying with us and we hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit was ideally located close enough to the action but not right in the middle so there was plenty of time to rest and recharge. The unit was clean upon arrival, and spacious for our family. The neighbors above us were a little noisy, but that’s to be expected.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2022
Hi Lisa, we appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience! We hope to see you again with us next season!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A few hitces but overall a good stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was nice and spacious with a great view of the lake. We had a great time in town and driving around. We did have a noise problem from next door but Security dealt with it immediately. Also a problem with the fridge but they fixed that immediately. All in a a good vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

July stay on Put n Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was very nice and spacious. The condo seemed clean except for the living room floor. Everyone’s socks got dirty on the bottom. Cleaning supplies were very sparse. We had to call for garbage bags.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thanks for the feedback and we are happy to hear that the condo was nice and spacious! Our apologies on the cleaning/ supplies and we wish you would have called about that during your stay. We could have sent the team in again to re-do the floors for you since we strive for good cleaning service, We still very much appreciate the feedback and will make sure to tell the cleaning staff to do a better job. Hope to see you back with us soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shrub S.

Great long weekend getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed at these condos twice, in different units. I love that they are right on the water and you can hear the waves lapping the shore right from your own porch. I also appreciate that it isn't right smack dab in the center of town, but just a short golf cart ride away. We accidentally left something valuable behind this trip and the management company's response in getting it back to us quickly and undamaged was outstanding. I'm sure we'll come back yet again!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Thanks for such an awesome review! We are so happy that everything was amazing and that our management staff was helpful for you in your time of need. We thank you for staying with us and hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Second year Renting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have a group of nine ladies that have rented a co do for 2 years in a row and will continue. The condo was clean and plenty big and fully stocked. The patios looking over the water are beautiful. The only draw back this year was the pool was very cloudy and the bathroom at the pool area needs attention. Otherwise, it’s a great location and being able to rent golf carts on the property is a bonus.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2022
Hi Kim, we love our returning guests! So, happy we could give you yet another great experience for you and your girls trip! I have also let the Manager know about the pool and bathrooms as well, so they can do better for the future! We appreciate all the feedback, and can't wait to see you again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jan N.

Pu-in Bay Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The balcony overlooking Lake Erie was our happy place. We liked most everything. There weren’t any wine glasses even though it said there would be. Only a hodgepodge of plastic mugs and cups but we made-do. A few burnt out light bulbs made it dark inside...so little things bed to be looked at, but over all a very nice experience. Two rooms are very nice the other two could use another nightstand or luggage rack. I liked the decor and nautical flavor.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2022
Hi Jan, I absolutely love the views from the balcony as well! They are to die for especially at sun rise and sun set. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

DO NOT STAY HERE!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was represented as finished. It was not. There was very little furniture. No lamps, no furniture in bedroom except tv, box springs and mattress on bed frame. No hangers in closet. No privacy drapes on sliding glass deck door, no blanket on bed, no bathmats, 2 older towels & washcloths, one tea towel in kitchen. The place was pretty but very incomplete. They advertised linens and bedding was provided!!!!! The one bedroom unit we rented was non-existent. Neither the mgr.(?) or us could find it. We were "upgraded". Really, duh! We were advised by the mgr(?) all the furniture didn't come in yet. There was a key less entry doorknob and a deadbolt that closed with a key, both inside and out for extra security. We were never given a key to lock the deadbolt at night BUT checkout instructions said to turn your key in when you left. Cannot use deck when raining because no roof over top deck. The rainwater ran down through all the decks. No drapes, no pictures, no nightstands, no tissues or hahd towels. DO NOT STAY AT ISLAND CLUB RENTALS.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
There are no keys for our units, they all use an electronic keycode. It has never been advertised that our decks are waterproof or accessible in the rain, not sure where you read that. ALL of our Waterfront Condos have linens and bath towels provided, as well as comforters and pillows, including yours. We are skeptical of why you were searching for a unit that you were not renting. You have also violated your contract with us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lagrange, OH

Get Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 2 night stay was wonderful, we loved our Condo!!! It had everything you could want. The view was wonderful from the deck!!! We will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
We are so happy to hear you had an amazing time with an amazing view! Can't wait to see you again at the Bay soon!

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