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Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach

Cottage with kitchen, steps from Lake Erie

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BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEW. BEACH ACCESS
EASY WALK TO THE BEACH
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Sign at entrance to Cottage's Street
Enjoy your stay!!!!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 899.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH
  • Place, Old Firehouse Winery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakehouse Inn & Winery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Geneva State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach

Completely renovated (May 2014) 4B/2B private beach cottage. Fully furnished with CENTRAL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Centrally located just steps away from the action and fun on 'the strip' to steps from the private beach for sunbathing and swimming. All this in a peaceful, quiet, private neighborhood!
Fully stocked kitchen (dishes, glasses, pots & pans, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, gas stove, refrigerator, towels & dishcloths). 4 private bedrooms for 8 people, complete with bed linens & pillows - #1- Full Size, #2 - Queen Size, #3 - 2 Twin Beds, #4 - 1 Twin w/Trundle Bed. (LIMITED OCCUPANCY TO 8 GUESTS)
Two Bathrooms; Upstairs has a tub. Downstairs has a shower. Both bathrooms are stocked with towels, hand and face cloths and tissue paper, bath & hand soaps. Gas Grill and picnic table in the backyard.
Bring your own beach towels. A washer & dryer are available.
Come and enjoy Happy Trails Cottage!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 29
Check out before 10:00 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

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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Geneva

Geneva-on-the-Lake is home to this cottage. Lake Erie and Geneva State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Allison's Mini-Golf and Adventure Zone. Hubbard House Underground Railroad Museum and Ashtabula Maritime Museum 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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Geneva-On-The-Lake, OH

What's nearby

  • Old Firehouse Winery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Adventure Zone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Geneva State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Geneva Marina - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sportsterz Bar And Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eddie's Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cove Nightclub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yankies - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of Two Worlds - The Strip and The Beach located?

Situated in Geneva-on-the-Lake, this cottage is steps away from Lake Erie and Allison's Mini-Golf. Old Firehouse Winery and Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

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

Fun long weekend at the lake

Perfect location for us. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Fun at Geneva

The location and property was great! Just what we needed for a 3 night stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Great weekend

It was the perfect house for the weekend. Right by the water and in the middle of all the action. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

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

A perfect location

This house is everything we were looking for and more! It is a wonderful location, you can walk to everything on the strip. The house was very clean and comfortable and a perfect gathering space for our family and friends to visit. It was a perfect space for us all. We love the beach and to have coffee out at the bench on the water! Sunsets are incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Girls Trip

Great location..Walking distance to restaurants and strip...Walking distance to lake...Very well equipped...Listing is accurate...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property pic and info were a little misleading. We thought the house was right by the lake with a real beach to relax on. The house could use some maintenance. We enjoyed the strip and overall we had a real good time with our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place!

We loved the house and the location! Our boys loved swimming at the beach. The house was pretty clean, but I think a new shower curtain liner would be nice. We were very comfortable there and enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Colleen

We loved our stay there and plan to stay again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Very nice!

The house was fully stocked with everything anyone could ever need!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, location was perfect for our trip. Owner super friendly & responded quickly to all questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
How was beautiful and clean. Beds were comfortable . Excellent location for walking the strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kristen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is just perfect if you’re visiting the strip!! It a cute summer cottage fully stocked with almost Everything you need. The beds and linens absolutely need some attention- new mattresses are much needed. However, since we were only there for the weekend we made the best of it. Plenty of seating and space-parking was not an issue. We felt safe our entire stay. Host was in contact and communication was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

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

10th year

Very nice accommodations. Right where the kids, and the adults wanted to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Best of Two Worlds Stay

The property itself was nice. Most the rooms were clean. However, in the kitchen there was clearly mouse poop in one of the cabinets under the sink that could have been cleaned out. There were 2 unwashed cookie sheets in the oven that we had to clean out to use, and the coffee maker wasn't emptied with mold on the inside. There was also an empty plastic water bottle lying on the bedroom floor. Also, the backyard space could've been cleaner. Karen was nice and easy to talk to however and we had a good time on the trip. Also, for people with younger kids, they should be aware that they are very close to the strip and the music plays loudly into the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

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

Great time

Awesome property with an awesome view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beca G.

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

The Best Find

This was probably one of the best stays we’ve had at Geneva given the property. It was spacious and extremely clean. The sun room was probably our favorite spot! There was enough beds for 8 of us to sleep, as well as plenty of towels for all guests. The kitchen was well stocked with plates, cups, and cooking essentials. The back of the house had a fire pit and grill. Extra folding chairs were provided as well. It was close enough to the strip that we could hear bands from Sportsterz, but just off the path enough that we were bombarded by the traffic of the strip. Located right in the middle, so we didn’t have to walk far for fun. Host was the sweetest woman who responded quickly with any questions. Highly recommend checking out this for your next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Best of two worlds

On vrbo it said there were two queen and two full beds upstairs but there was only one bed in each room and 2 twin beds upstairs. Trundle bed downstairs. We all wanted our own bed so that is one reason why we choose this cottage. Two had to sleep on the couch and love seat. So that was awful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

Weekend stay.

Enjoyed our stay. Property was as advertised, and close to everything. The property owner Karen was easy to work with, and the home was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candie W.

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

Excellent Rental

House was very clean and our host had excellent communication so arriving and checking out was super easy. Perfect location for visiting the strip. Definitely will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

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

Lake Vacation

The property is well kept inside and out. Condo very clean. Debbie the manager does a great job managing the building.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben C.

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

Nice cottage, carnival atmosphere

Cottage was nice. Nothing fancy but clean and good price. The town of GOTL is quite the place. Big biker culture. So lots of dive bars, arcades and live music venues. But plenty to do for kids and unique shopping. Enjoyed our time in this eccentric town, but when this listing says it’s in the heart of the strip, they MEAN it. It is steps from the heart of the strip. So if you want peace and quiet, this is not the place. But we enjoyed the vibe and had fun. Beach was decent but small. Overall would recommend if you like to go out and party and walk home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kel E.

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

Great Stay

This home is wonderful. location is the best! Always clean and organized. Karen is very easy to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime P.

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

Great place

Karen was so easy to communicate with during our stay. Our power went out and she was kind enough to check with the electric company and gave us an estimated time. The location of the home was perfect. Other driving to a few wineries we never moved our cars. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Great House

This is our second year at the property and it has all we need. We will be back next year for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

nice get away

can't beat the location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Gould

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Our mother grew up here in GOTL living with her grandmother in the 1920's. After marrying our father and moving to California and then Florida for many years, our parents decided to return to the lake and purchased this cottage in '84 as a summer retreat. With their passing, we wanted to keep the GOTL heritage alive and took charge of the cottage in 2011. We updated the cottage almost from the ground up with new windows, electric, insulation, wood, tile & carpeted flooring. Central Air Conditioning and heat duct work was added to every room but the sun room. In 2014, we completed furnishing, decorating and stocking Happy Trails Cottage to create a comfortable, fun, easy living space where guests can go to the private beach and relax and swim or jump into the action along Ohio's first Lake Resort town. We look forward to having you visit and enjoy your stay in Happy Trails Cottage!

Why they chose this property

CENTRAL LOCATION

What makes this property unique

PRIVATE NEIGHBORHOOD
CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR FOR EVERYONE
3 DOORS FROM THE STRIP AND 3 DOORS FROM THE LAKE

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