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Spacious, Charming, Updated Lake House in Private Beach Community

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Must see! Three full spacious floors of living space.
Roomy corner lot with side yard for extra parking
Welcoming front hallway area-sunny and open
Main floor area with steps down. Sunny and open floor plan.
Upstairs bedroom number 2 with old vanity sink

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Huron, OH
  • Place, Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sherod Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Thunderbird Hills Golf Courses
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, Charming, Updated Lake House in Private Beach Community

This is a very bright, charming, family-friendly updated cottage within a Lake Erie beach community. The open floor plan accommodates gatherings well, centered with a large fireplace with ample seating. The kitchen area is very functional with a gas cooktop placed within a large island which provides seating for 6. The dining table accommodates another 6 to 8. A first floor full bathroom with laundry is available. The second floor consists of 3 private bedrooms and a full bath;the master having it's own half bath and private patio. The basement level provides TV and movie seating,a full second kitchen and bath, as well as pull outs for extra guests. The house is equipped for all season use. It is updated, but retains a cottage like atmosphere. Outdoor entertaining is convenient just off the kitchen on a large private multilevel deck. Our corner lot allows for 6 vehicle off street parking.The handicapped accessible beach is 100 yards from the property. Whether your idea of vacation includes charming coastal towns, fishing, boating, hiking, bird watching, roller coasters, or reading a good book, this cottage will suit your needs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Gatherings must ensure safety of guests and respec
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke outside please

Important information

You need to know

Property # 510434vb
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
Note from host: Gatherings must ensure safety of guests and respec
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

About the area

Huron

Located in Huron, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Kalahari Waterpark Resort is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Nickel Plate Beach. Lee's Landing and Harbourtown Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Huron, OH

What's nearby

  • Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Sherod Park - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Paper Moon Winery - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Thunderbird Hills Golf Courses - 8 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Quarry Hill Winery - 8 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angry Bull Steak House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪tater hill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Charming, Updated Lake House in Private Beach Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious, Charming, Updated Lake House in Private Beach Community ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, Charming, Updated Lake House in Private Beach Community ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, Charming, Updated Lake House in Private Beach Community ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, Charming, Updated Lake House in Private Beach Community located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Erie and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve. Sherod Park and Friendship Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Lake Vacation

Very nice house in a great neighborhood. I would recommend this place to anyone. Would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

Great vacation home/location for families

We had a wonderful time at the Brennan Bungalow! Our family has stayed in mitiwanga many times through the last 30 years, and this year was truly a wonderful week together as a family. The home is comfortable and clean. We loved the short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

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

Great family beach house

We enjoyed our time at Mitawanga. The house has plenty of space, a lovely backyard, and the downstairs was perfect for our 5 grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2022
Thank you Susan for your generous review. It is our goal that guests have the most positive and memorable stay at our cottage. We are always open to suggestions, especially from the guest perspective. Thank you for taking good care with the bungalow!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Perfect for us

Very comfortable for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
We very much appreciate Jennifer's respect and care for our cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Family had a great, relaxing week together. Beautiful home, within walking distance to the beach.

We’ll be back next year. Hopefully this property is available!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Beyond expectations!

What a fabulous home. Once there, we discovered that it was even better than pictured (if that could be possible). So much space and sleeping area for everyone and beautifully charming. Kitchen was very well stocked. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Great for families

We had a wonderful time at this house. The home was spacious and accommodations were clean and plentiful. The beach was close-by and the streets were quiet and safe. The outdoor space on the property was not very kid friendly. Open to the street and decks were multi-level. Very responsive and considerate host! Great overall visit, close to Vermilion a lovely little town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice B.

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

Lovely

Older, cottage style house. But clean and had plenty of room for my family of 7. Owner answered questions in timely minor. Favorite part was short walk to a nice beach. We made a fire and s’mores our first night. Neighborhood quiet Weird quirk was open toilet in main bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Just what we needed

House was very charming and had everything we needed: multiple bathrooms, ample space to spread out, appliances, close to the water, etc. We were within 20 mins or so of all planned activities and a quick walk to the beach/lake and basketball court for the kids. Neighborhood full of incredibly friendly people. The only issue we had was that the house was very close to the railroad, but we adjusted to the noise after just one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
Thank you Lisa, for your kind comments. To be sure the railway is not that close, but the sound definitely carries in the dead of night. Some of us use a "white noise app" to help muffle the train whistles. Perhaps I should add that to my greeting letter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Family Vacation

My family and I stayed to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. We had 4 families comprised of 8 adults and 4 children. There was plenty of room for everyone. The property worked well for what we needed and was in a nice, quiet neighborhood. We explored the surrounding area, but the kids’ favorite thing was collecting sea glass from the waterfront, which was just a walk away from the property. We spent hours there. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a chill, relaxing weekend with no city distractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett A.

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

Charming and spotless

Our group had a pleasant stay and enjoyed all the thoughtful touches throughout the home. We enjoyed visiting Lake Erie right down the street and prepared a festive family dinner with everything we needed. Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Cousin get together plus a wedding

We loved staying at the Mitiwanga lake house! It was just down the street from our cousin's house so we could walk to all of the get togethers or we could slip away and get out of their way. The home was exactly as described and was the perfect place to relax in between activities. I wish our itinerary wasn't so full so we could have taken full advantage of everything it had to offer!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Perfect 😍

Our trip involved a cousins reunion with those traveling from Maryland, California and Georgia. We are local. Everything was beyond perfect from speaking to Ellen, to the house and it’s location, to the amenities. We enjoyed the beach each evening. Everyone is planning our next trip. The street the house is on is adorable. The house is perfect for a big group. Very clean and decorated so sweetly. Never needed to call Ellen at anything during our stay but I knew she was immediately accessible. Highly recommend!!😎
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

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

The Perfect Vacation Place

This beautiful, well-kept house was the perfect place for our family stay with our 3 adult children and their spouses! The main floor is open with a large cooking island and lots of seats for gathering/socializing. The back porch has a nice grill & is very private. It is a short walk to Mitiwanga's private beach that also has quite a few benches up on the hill to sit and watch the sunset. We made the short drive to both Huron & Vermilion to eat, along with a visit to Quarry Hill Winery where we enjoyed delicious wine and a view of Lake Erie. All in all, it's a wonderful place, and we plan on coming back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2021
Thank you Valerie for your kind words, and great care of the house. We hope your family does return, and we are always open to suggestions on how we can make your experience better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean L.

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

Amazing home with so much space

Throughout our stay we had 4 generations and several friends stay overnight or just visit for the day. The beach is just down the street (great for the day or just the sunset) and there is also so much to do in Vermilion and Huron. The house has enough bathrooms and space for everyone and we even brought a telescope to use on the balcony off of the master bedroom since the sky is darker over the lake. Co-owner Ellen was quick to respond to any question we had and the community is amazing. You can’t go wrong staying in this home. We are already talking about staying again next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Thank you so much Jean, for the lovely review. Let us know if there is something we can do to enhance your stay. We deeply appreciate your care and respect for the house. Hope that you do return! ellen
Verified

8/10 Good

Janise B.

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

Great Days at the Lake

Easy access to beach. Clean spacious cottage 😊 responsive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2021
Thanks for the review Jan. Was there something that would have made the house a better fit for you? We are always looking to improve the experience for our guests. ellen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Great family rental

We had our immediate family together for Memorial Day weekend and had a great time here! We give our children “experiences “ for Christmas and this was definitely one of their favorites!! Plenty of room and beautiful neighborhood with a short walk to Lake Erie. Went to Cedar Point all 3 days since we had season passes. Only 20 minute drive. Thanks Ellen, for your promptness on any questions we had! We will definitely keep this on our list to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eloise C.

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

Great place for family!

The property was expansive both inside and outside and more beautiful then I was expecting - love those kind of surprises! Although we had only a few family members come for my nieces wedding because of covid, I would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

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

Family getaway

Wonderful trip and lovely charming home. Modern amenities with vintage touches too. Comfortable furnishings and beds. Great kitchen. Open first floor to make gatherings easy. Nice beach and neighborhood. We could love to come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan K.

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

Fantastic week at the beach!

This home was the perfect getaway with my in laws! The home was even better than the pictures and had plenty of room. The finished basement with a second small kitchen was certainly a bonus! This neighborhood at Mitiwanga has so much charm. We enjoyed the beach every day we were there (2 blocks down the street direct access!). We also enjoyed walking down to the beach for our nightly sunset view. Thank you Ellen for a great stay! We are looking forward to coming back next month with my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario S.

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

Perfect!

Everything about it was what we expected and the owner made everything easy for us. It’s a beautiful home.!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Loved our time at this home!

Our family had the best time and created so many memories at the Brennan Bungalow! The home was welcoming, charming & stocked with everything we needed! We loved sitting on the back deck, playing cards and watching the sun set over the lake at the end of our long days on the Miti beach! We spent time as a family and enjoyed relaxing in this perfect cottage! We will be back! The Fitzpatrick Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

Perfect family house

We were a family of two adults and two teens, and the house was perfect. Our aim was to have a nice relaxing place that was in a decent midpoint between Cleveland and Cedar Point (and nearby attractions). This was a good spot! The house is charming. The first floor is open and the kitchen is well stocked for cooking. We appreciated having multiple bathrooms (teens!) and the hot water managed to last despite their epic showers (sorry, Ellen). The bedrooms were quaint. The master bed mattress was very tough on my back and I needed Advil to recover a couple times but I know some people love a firm mattress and others like softer. The kids liked their mattresses and had no issues, hubby also was fine. One funny thing that happened is that we woke up midway through the trip to discover the house completely engulfed in mayflies. On every door, window, exterior wall... my oldest joked that the apocalypse had happened. Then a day later (or so) they all left. Apparently this is a “lake thing!” and it is not like the mayflies were in the house or bothersome. Just a jarring visual image mostly! Just know they can descend in summer so you are not shocked like we were. Ellen was a responsive and friendly host over text and by phone. She clearly cares about everyone having a good stay. And the house is lovingly cared for. The lake at the end of the block is beautiful and there is cute seating by the water. We flew, so bringing towels was problematic. Ellen made special arrangements for us and it was so appreciated. We would stay here again in a heartbeat! A week here was not long enough. You will not regret choosing this house. Be advised that we thought there was a little tavern/cafe in walking distance of the house (based on prior reviews and GPS listing) but it is permanently closed. That was a little disappointing but we had a rental car so we drove into “downtown” Huron and got our coffee every morning from a cute little place called Gathering Grounds. Very good lattes, friendly folks, and excellent pastries!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila r s.

You feel like you're home as soon as you walk in the door!

Although the hill to the water is a challenge the beach was wonderful. Our collection of beach glass was amazing! We will continue our family tradition of a week together in this house for years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

Charming

Beautiful property...we have been coming to mitiwanga for fourty years - best stay ever
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Brennan-Humbert

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This cottage is family owned, a dream of ours since childhood. Raised in Cleveland, one of us still resides there and the other in Newport, KY with our families. Our childhood summers always included a week, or even 2, renting a cottage along this area of Lake Erie. Those memories are still among our most precious. For a family of 13 in the 1960's, traveling 60 miles to a cottage was a cross country adventure. We even rented the cottage next to this at one time.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property because of it's location and charming bungalow appeal. The first floor has 20 windows, filling the space with sunlight and lovely views of the surrounding community. It is perfect for family gatherings, and located conveniently between the Lake Erie coastal towns of Vermillion and Huron. The sandy beach is deep and well maintained. Every sunset is unique, but always spectacular.

What makes this property unique

This house is well suited for multiple generation gatherings or several families, having an open first floor plan with multiple seating areas, a full basement, 3.5 baths, 2 kitchens, and a large private deck space. Up to 6 vehicles can be parked on the drive and lot.

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