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Cabin rental near Cedar Point, Lake Erie, with Hot Tub, Campfire Pit, Gas Grill

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Sit and relax on the porch and if it rains the metal roof will lull you to sleep
Living room area with comfortable furnishings to relax in.
Repurposed gas log fireplace, barnwood surround, flat screen TV /cable w/movie
Looking out towards front porch windows. Handmade chandelier from sulky wheel
Queen size log bunk beds, handmade wardrobe for clothing and queen sofa sleeper.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 574.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bellevue, OH
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Cedar Point
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cabin rental near Cedar Point, Lake Erie, with Hot Tub, Campfire Pit, Gas Grill

Dancing Fox is in keeping with our circa 1842 farmstead home ambiance. Often early settlers would build a prairie style cabin on the same property prior to building a more permanent home and Dancing Fox Cabin is a reflection and our vision of one of those early structures, yet features the comforts we all enjoy.

With it’s rural locale setting, barn wood exterior, interior walls sheathed in white-washed with 1800s boards, wide-plank antique pine flooring, hand-made cabinetry with vintage chalkboard counter tops and barn beam framing…you will be enveloped by the subtle feelings of our pioneers, a sense of soothing well-being and one of a simpler more calmer lifestyle yet features all your modern amenities.

The Dancing Fox Cabin is your opportunity to experience what most lodging in Ohio doesn't offer. Imagine as you follow its pathway to your front porch, stepping across the threshold of an original swinging barn door and upon entry you'll begin feasting your eyes, spirit and senses upon … another time and another place.

Our settler-style cabin may become an unforgettable highlight during your visit to our area. Our initial goal was to utilize in the building process as many reclaimed, recycled, vintage and antique materials as possible in the construction of this self-built structure. To this end result, we were quite successful. Approximately 95% of its total materials have been salvaged and re-purposed from various sources. The blending of all these various components into a harmonious finished product is one that is memorable, soothing, and yet to many, exciting. As different as the exterior’s first impression may be, the cabin’s interior is where your visual senses will be captivated. Wherever your eyes and hands rove you will discover subtly aged textures, hand created items and coordinated color palettes that enhance the feelings of subtle rustic relaxation. These time worn nuances now re-shed their light from simpler by-gone days and are captured by our cabin’s cozy comfortable environment. The lasting effect is one you won't forget. “Memories are made at Dancing Fox Cabin.”

Our cabin resides behind our 1842 farm home on our “off the beaten path” farmland environment with plenty of privacy which removes you from both the heavy traffic and people congestion normally associated with other vacation rentals. Our centralized location is very convenient to the multitudes of attractions, events and activities found throughout the entire north central Ohio region. Lake Erie’s south shore, Cedar Point Amusement Park, fishing, boating, antique shops and flea markets, dining, golfing, historical attractions, wineries and festivals are all within quick and easy driving distances. Major highways such as the Ohio 80/90 Turnpike, U.S. State Rt. 20 and others are practically at your doorstep and conveniences for groceries and other necessities are only minutes away.


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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside the cabin only.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellevue

Located in Bellevue, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sorrowful Mother Shrine and The Edison Birthplace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Eagle Creek Golf Club. Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Shoreline Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bellevue, OH

What's nearby

  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 32 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 33 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 36 min drive - 39.4 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 38 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Cedar Point - 41 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 24 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Mexicana - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gigi’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin rental near Cedar Point, Lake Erie, with Hot Tub, Campfire Pit, Gas Grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin rental near Cedar Point, Lake Erie, with Hot Tub, Campfire Pit, Gas Grill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin rental near Cedar Point, Lake Erie, with Hot Tub, Campfire Pit, Gas Grill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin rental near Cedar Point, Lake Erie, with Hot Tub, Campfire Pit, Gas Grill located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Castalia Quarry Reserve, Sorrowful Mother Shrine and Sandusky Bay. Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Sandusky River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassius V.

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

Beautiful property and adorable cat lol

My girlfriend and i stayed for one night for a small cabin getaway and the property is a decent size all the essentials are already here besides food. Absolutely loved it, will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesus s.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful Cabin , very cozy , warm
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delisa N.

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

Girls get a way

Great time to get a way and relax! The host were very responsive and kind! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devona W.

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

Perfect Oasis

Cabin was as described. We enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit. The host was friendly and communicated very well. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashly K.

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

Adorable Cozy Cabin

My husband and I Loved this cozy little cabin. You feel secluded from the world, but only 5mins for delicious food options. This cabin was excellent for our overnight stay and we hope to be back one day!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

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

Beautiful hideaway

This cabin is beautifully built. It is furnished comfortably with many interesting antiques. The backyard has big white pines and lots of birds. The hosts are exceptionally kind. I look forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman H.

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

Great

Comfortable and quit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cullen G.

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

Great Stay

Nice quiet cabin. Beautiful property. Great decorations and plenty of games to play for a low key weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jelaina L.

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

Lawson family

We love dancing fox cabin! It was a great peaceful place!! We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Stellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Never agy

The owners home was to close to the rental, the hot tub was on their deck ajacent to their home,the mattress needs replaced as well as the couch
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very unique. The host and his wife were very welcoming and made sure all needs were met. Check in and check out was simple and fast. Everything was clean and the cabin had a unique charm about it. I would definitely recommend this property to others looking for a nice quiet place to stay in a rural setting only a half hour away from Sandusky.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Amazing cabin in a beautiFul setting

The cabin and runs exceeded my expectation. Everything was beautiful, charming, thoughtful, and peaceful. The owners have provided nearly every amenity you could need and are the nicest hosts I've ever met. I am truly blown away by the entire experience. If you are looking for a quiet and quaint location this J's the perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Unique cabin

We enjoyed our stay at the homestead cabin. The setting is peaceful and the furnishings comfortable. The foldout couch was nice for an extra place to sleep. Gary was very accommodating. We liked reading about the cabin construction in the extensive guest binder. It was a nice place to rest after a long day at Cedar Point. The Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve is great for nature lovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D.

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

Perfect Cabin Escape

This was our second stay at Dancing Fox Cabin and everything was exactly as expected. Rustic, homey, private, and exactly what we were hoping for. The wifi was spotty at times - this was not the case during our first visit - but when it worked, it was perfect. Otherwise, we’re looking forward to another visit, hopefully soon. Thank you Gary, Miso, et al!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Fantastic Rustic Cabin

This place is an absolute gem. The rustic cabin has the ambience of a pioneer Village but yet all the comforts of home. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit, grilling out on the side patio and sitting on the front porch drinking coffee. Gary and his team do a fantastic job. From the flowers I asked him to have from my girlfriend right down to the coffee cake for breakfast or first morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott a.

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

Cozy and quaint

The rustic setting of this cabin was wonderful. Secluded and very comfortable. Coffee maker is a keurig so you can bring your own kcups if you like. Easy access. Stayed there during the Ames Tri-Power Nationals that were held at Summit Motorsport Raceway. 20 minutes from the track. Very nice out door fire pit and chairs outside to enjoy nature. Recommend the local golf course and restaurant that has excellent food and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starr P.

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

GREAT GET AWAY

My daughter and I wanted a quiet get away and that’s exactly what we got! It was close to own if you needed something, but a safe, quiet, country cabin. Very rustic which I love! The owners of this cabin have thought of everything from towels, linens, dishes, and coffee & tea with honey sticks to lighter fluid and roasting sticks for the fire pit. we loved every minute and the visit from Miso the friendly cat was just icing on the cake!! (i would recommend mosiquito repellant which is something i usually always take to a cabin but forgot,) I would definitely return to this cabin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billie S.

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

Amazing Experience

The property is immaculate! The cabin is even better in person than we thought it would be. The attention to detail is unmatched. The cabin is very clean, updated, and a perfect mix of old and new. MISO the cat is a bonus. He wont bother you, but will nap on the porch and keep an eye out for any wildlife. Gary is friendly and a great host. The hot tub is exclusively for cabin guests, and although we didnt use it (It was warm outside) it was surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The owners have spent a lot of time and money on the upkeep of their property and it shows. I would highly recommend to anyome looking for a relaxing and unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana N.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Not horrible

Hot tub is NOT near the cabin, nor is it private. It is by the main house, and anyone there can see you. Neighbors are ridiculously loud ( we were aware there might be noise from engines and such) but the 60 minute long fireworks ( no we did not stay on 07/04) and then the dirt bikes or what not at 11:00 was not for us. There are also groundhogs that live under the cabin and they were digging all night so that was great. Cabin was very nice and furnished and felt “clean” for the most part I will say that. Lots of games, dishes, ect. It was secluded and you felt like you were out in the woods which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lacie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Good for one night. This place is a studio. No rooms.

Nice location to Cedar point and Put in Bay.The place itself was cool with all the decor and the explanation of where they got all the materials was super neat. I hate leaving bad reviews because not everyone has the same taste and expectations as others,but we didnt enjoy our stay much.You are definelty in someones back yard butted up to a corn field.Its what I would describe as a child's playhouse in the backyard behind the house.The neighbors are the biggest downfall for me even with the critters.The music bumping all three nights and a non stop barking dog is not peaceful.There was a mouse that would pop out of the fireplace and say hello when it was bedtime each night.It is expected I suppose with the location, but I couldn't sleep knowing it was looking at me.A weasel of some sort living under the porch that woke us up each morning killing his breakfast.Im fine with the circle of life but not hearing it.The hot tub is on the main houses back porch so it was kind of uncomfortable to use.A man came out to smoke on the porch while we were in it.We did use it though and it was very clean.If you're a huge coffee drinker like us,bring a pot.The one they have is a like Hotel one and it only brews 2 cups at a time.The fridge is a camper style one so dont get groceries first.It doesn't fit much.It also didnt cool very well.Also, bring your own toilet paper if you dont like one ply.The nightly rate is a little high for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

Awesome

Amazing, tranquil place with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

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

Cozy comfort

The place was just how I had imaged it to be. Close enough to the things I needed it to be. Comfortable for all our needs. The host was helpful in showing us the grounds. I would recommend this to anyone. Thanks so much Gary!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

M Larry S.

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

Couldn't have been better!

The entire process was smooth, Host family could not have been nicer or more thoughtful. We plan more stays in the future. Great access to historic and recreation areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gary Pendleton

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One of life’s most exciting pleasures is creating unique lasting memories for our guests. As travelers ourselves, we seek out the creative and unique lodging experiences, one that will be remembered, talked about and shared with others for years to come. Knowing the history of our 1842 home and understanding how families lived while building their main family home such as ours, we decided to share and offer an experience to others. For over a year, we scoured, gathered and tore down a building here and there to locate salvaged materials, re-purposed items, and gently used pieces and parts from various locations throughout our 4+ county area and some items as far as south in Florida. After we felt we had enough materials gathered, the challenging process of building began. After 1.5 years of non-stop hard work, not to mention the creative thinking that had to go into the building process to make all the parts and pieces fit and come together, Dancing Fox was born and we absolutely love it! To us, it's a treasure trove of local history, stories and ourselves. We promise, you will remember Dancing Fox Cabin too.

What makes this property unique

One-of-kind cabin in Ohio and rated in the top 10 in the United States for being highly re-purposed utilizing salvaged materials, being eco-friendly while guests enjoy all the creature comforts. It may seem a little rustic, but you will soon find out it's one of the most unexpected comfortable accommodations that you will enjoy.

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