10/10 Excellent
Lauryn H.
29 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and plenty of space
Lauryn H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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"Whit's End" Spacious, Private Beach-Front Lake Erie Sleeps 13 Birders & Fishing
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oak Harbor, OH
- Magee Marsh Wildlife Area8 min drive
- Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge8 min drive
- Jet Express21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
1st floor Bunkroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
1st Floor Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
2nd floor East "Navy Blue & White" Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
2nd floor West "Red, White & Yellow" Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
1st Floor 'Lighthouse' Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
1st Floor Primary-dedicated Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
2nd Floor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
"Whit's End" Spacious, Private Beach-Front Lake Erie Sleeps 13 Birders & Fishing
PLEASE NOTE: Our construction for a 5th BEDROOM scheduled for March-April 2025 has been CANCELLED BY THE CONTRACTOR and WILL NOT OCCUR during 2025. We apologize if this causes any inconvenience for your plans to stay at Whit's End during 2025.
We have a beautifully updated two-story single-family home with private sand beach on Lake Erie!
This is our 7th year in business and we continue to update our lake front property annually. In March 2024 the 1st floor Primary Bath was completely renovated to include a walk-in shower with bypass glass doors and a fold-down seat, double vanity, matching mirrors, undermounted sinks, marble countertop, an ADA-height toilet and porcelain tiled floor. Also, the 2nd floor full bath received a new 42"w vanity, single sink, ceramic countertop, and 42"w wall mirror.
For fisherpersons with boats or boating enthusiasts - we have reached an agreement with a neighbor to utilize their driveway to park 2 sets of pickup trucks-boats-trailers on their private property adjacent to "Whit's End." There will be a small fee for this amenity.
Although we're off the beaten path, it's a great place to relax and enjoy family time by creating lasting memories! Enjoy magnificent sunsets and sunrises from your private beach! This area is known for abundant fishing (don't forget your Ohio fishing license) and adventurous boating experiences.
Explore Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, nationally known in American Birding circles as host to thousands of bird watchers each spring and fall. Enjoy a fast-paced day at Cedar Point amusement park. Or slow it down a bit by taking the kids to African Safari Wildlife Park, Lagoon Deer Park or Toledo Zoo.
Take the Jet Express to Put-In-Bay and hike (or rent a golf cart), and climb Admiral Perry's monument in Put-In-Bay, or enjoy an adult beverage in the Island's many pubs and winery. Submerge yourself in solitude by kayaking around South Bass (Put-In-Bay) or Kelley's Islands. From Put-In-Bay take the Goodtime Ferry to Kelley's Island to hike or golf cart your way to discover the world-famous Glacial Grooves.
Back on the mainland, take a dip from your private sand beach before grilling dinner and enjoying company on your wood deck.
Later check out the sunset, and close the night by sharing your day's experiences in the Lanai overlooking Lake Erie.
Come and stay with us a while, you'll be glad you did!
We have a beautifully updated two-story single-family home with private sand beach on Lake Erie!
This is our 7th year in business and we continue to update our lake front property annually. In March 2024 the 1st floor Primary Bath was completely renovated to include a walk-in shower with bypass glass doors and a fold-down seat, double vanity, matching mirrors, undermounted sinks, marble countertop, an ADA-height toilet and porcelain tiled floor. Also, the 2nd floor full bath received a new 42"w vanity, single sink, ceramic countertop, and 42"w wall mirror.
For fisherpersons with boats or boating enthusiasts - we have reached an agreement with a neighbor to utilize their driveway to park 2 sets of pickup trucks-boats-trailers on their private property adjacent to "Whit's End." There will be a small fee for this amenity.
Although we're off the beaten path, it's a great place to relax and enjoy family time by creating lasting memories! Enjoy magnificent sunsets and sunrises from your private beach! This area is known for abundant fishing (don't forget your Ohio fishing license) and adventurous boating experiences.
Explore Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, nationally known in American Birding circles as host to thousands of bird watchers each spring and fall. Enjoy a fast-paced day at Cedar Point amusement park. Or slow it down a bit by taking the kids to African Safari Wildlife Park, Lagoon Deer Park or Toledo Zoo.
Take the Jet Express to Put-In-Bay and hike (or rent a golf cart), and climb Admiral Perry's monument in Put-In-Bay, or enjoy an adult beverage in the Island's many pubs and winery. Submerge yourself in solitude by kayaking around South Bass (Put-In-Bay) or Kelley's Islands. From Put-In-Bay take the Goodtime Ferry to Kelley's Island to hike or golf cart your way to discover the world-famous Glacial Grooves.
Back on the mainland, take a dip from your private sand beach before grilling dinner and enjoying company on your wood deck.
Later check out the sunset, and close the night by sharing your day's experiences in the Lanai overlooking Lake Erie.
Come and stay with us a while, you'll be glad you did!
Property manager
Fred or Cheryl Whitican
Premier Host
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beach chairs, toys, games, puzzles, books, DVDs
Events
No events allowed
No bridal parties, bachelor parties, reunions, etc
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Owner has severe asthma
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No bridal parties, bachelor parties, reunions, etc
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Oak Harbor
Located in Oak Harbor, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Lake Erie and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include African Safari Wildlife Park and Island Adventures Family Fun Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Perry's Cave and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Oak Harbor, OH
What's nearby
- Magee Marsh Wildlife Area - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
- Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
- Jet Express - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
- African Safari Wildlife Park - 28 min drive - 32.8 km
- Catawba Island State Park - 36 min drive - 39.7 km
Restaurants
- Barnside Creamery - 5 min drive
- Porky's Pizza Trof - 6 min drive
- Wild Wings Restaurant & Lounge - 4 min drive
- Toussaint Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Horn's Brew Pub - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Riess P.
16 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Junior Air Nationals
Riess P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Doris M.
18 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
Doris M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna D.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach property on Lake Erie
Anna D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Candace F.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation
Candace F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracy M.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely get away
Tracy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Laura C.
22 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awesome view.
Laura C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel D.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2024 weekend stay
Rachel D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jaysen M.
26 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Weekend Away
Jaysen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ralph H.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family spot
Ralph H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Saad B.
18 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene lakeside house
Saad B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Becky W.
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped and beautiful property. Very comfortable.
Becky W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Timothy T.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house on Erie
Timothy T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barb U.
1 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous owners and property!!
Barb U.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Faith R.
16 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy destination!
Faith R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lillie S.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and spacious
Lillie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allen E.
14 June 2023
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Allen E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Steve G.
3 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
As advertised
Steve G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki F.
28 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic vacation
Vicki F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte L.
19 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake erie
Charlotte L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mistie R.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion time
Mistie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura A.
13 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April 2024
Laura A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan H.
16 April 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick stay was worth it.
Dan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lorinda S.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great isolated location on the lake!
Lorinda S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ralph M.
6 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Ohio Road Trip - Lake Erie Stay
Ralph M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Fred or Cheryl Whitican
Fred grew up just north of Detroit, was educated in Colorado (courtesy of the USAF) and upstate New York, and retired from USAF in 2005. Cheryl grew up in Boston and was educated there as well as in Missouri and Michigan.
We reside just east of Dayton, OH, and have 3 married children (plus 2 grands); they live in Indiana, Washington, and Kentucky. We purchased this summer vacation property in 2019 as a legacy for our children, grandchildren and future generations. We absolutely love this home as well as the community and we're confident you'll love it too!
On 02 October 2020, we registered a new LLC under the name of Lakeside Sunrise-Sunset LLC exclusively for our lake house business.
We also have another LLC titled EagleLight Properties LLC, and it was established in Ohio in 2015 while acquiring distressed townhouses and condominiums in the Dayton, Ohio area to rehab and rent ("flip & hold"). We provide regular maintenance and improvements to our properties and are blessed to have great tenants!
We reside just east of Dayton, OH, and have 3 married children (plus 2 grands); they live in Indiana, Washington, and Kentucky. We purchased this summer vacation property in 2019 as a legacy for our children, grandchildren and future generations. We absolutely love this home as well as the community and we're confident you'll love it too!
On 02 October 2020, we registered a new LLC under the name of Lakeside Sunrise-Sunset LLC exclusively for our lake house business.
We also have another LLC titled EagleLight Properties LLC, and it was established in Ohio in 2015 while acquiring distressed townhouses and condominiums in the Dayton, Ohio area to rehab and rent ("flip & hold"). We provide regular maintenance and improvements to our properties and are blessed to have great tenants!
Why they chose this property
Top 12 reasons to vacation with us:
1. Private walled 40'x100' sand beach, patio, fire ring
2. 3 full bathrms. - 1w/shower
3. 4 large bedrms. - Sleeps 13:
- 1st floor Primary: King, walk-in closet, dedicated full bath w/walk-in shower
- 1st floor Bunkroom: Twin over Double bunkbed, shares "Lighthouse" themed 4-pc bath
- 2nd floor East: King bed, Double bed, shares 2nd fl. full bath
- 2nd floor West: King bed, Queen bed, shares 2nd fl. full bath
4. Family Rm.: Spectrum Cable/Wifi, 65"TV/DVDs/Roku
5. Living/Dining "front" Rm: large table & conversation areas
6. Dining: INSIDE seating <=30 persons on 5 tables: two (2) solid oak dining tables (1 in Dining Rm. and 1 in Front Rm.), and a 6' round Lanai table. OUTSIDE seating <=20: one 5' round redwood deck table w/4 benches (8), plus 4' square patio table with umbrella (4), new beachside table w/4 built-in benches (8).
7. Well-stocked kitchen - many small appliances (Keurig/Mr.Coffee/Espresso/air fryer/griddle/Crockpot), spices/cookware/18+-pc. place settings/kid-friendly plastic dinnerware & utensils/gads of gadgets.
8. Nautical-themed Lanai with 3 walls of windows, rear wood deck, only 10 steps to beach.
9. Kid's play area with Roku TV, puzzles, books, plus numerous beach toys/chairs/umbrellas in Breezeway.
10. Free Wifi, internet & cable.
11. Stocked with paper products, laundry detergent, softener & fabric sheets, bath/beach & kitchen towels, sheets, bed pillows, comforters/quilts and throws.
12. Close to attractions: Cedar Point, African Safari Wildlife Park, Bass Islands including Put-In-Bay (on South Bass Island), and Kelley's Island's glacial grooves. And many natural preserves: Magee Marsh, Turtle Creek, Toussaint, Ottawa National Refuge, Cedar Point National Refuge, and Lagoon Deer Park, and Toledo Museum of Art. Enjoy local wineries, museums, antiques, orchards and berry farms. Make your "biggest fish" story come true with many fishing charters, fishing suppliers and marinas.
1. Private walled 40'x100' sand beach, patio, fire ring
2. 3 full bathrms. - 1w/shower
3. 4 large bedrms. - Sleeps 13:
- 1st floor Primary: King, walk-in closet, dedicated full bath w/walk-in shower
- 1st floor Bunkroom: Twin over Double bunkbed, shares "Lighthouse" themed 4-pc bath
- 2nd floor East: King bed, Double bed, shares 2nd fl. full bath
- 2nd floor West: King bed, Queen bed, shares 2nd fl. full bath
4. Family Rm.: Spectrum Cable/Wifi, 65"TV/DVDs/Roku
5. Living/Dining "front" Rm: large table & conversation areas
6. Dining: INSIDE seating <=30 persons on 5 tables: two (2) solid oak dining tables (1 in Dining Rm. and 1 in Front Rm.), and a 6' round Lanai table. OUTSIDE seating <=20: one 5' round redwood deck table w/4 benches (8), plus 4' square patio table with umbrella (4), new beachside table w/4 built-in benches (8).
7. Well-stocked kitchen - many small appliances (Keurig/Mr.Coffee/Espresso/air fryer/griddle/Crockpot), spices/cookware/18+-pc. place settings/kid-friendly plastic dinnerware & utensils/gads of gadgets.
8. Nautical-themed Lanai with 3 walls of windows, rear wood deck, only 10 steps to beach.
9. Kid's play area with Roku TV, puzzles, books, plus numerous beach toys/chairs/umbrellas in Breezeway.
10. Free Wifi, internet & cable.
11. Stocked with paper products, laundry detergent, softener & fabric sheets, bath/beach & kitchen towels, sheets, bed pillows, comforters/quilts and throws.
12. Close to attractions: Cedar Point, African Safari Wildlife Park, Bass Islands including Put-In-Bay (on South Bass Island), and Kelley's Island's glacial grooves. And many natural preserves: Magee Marsh, Turtle Creek, Toussaint, Ottawa National Refuge, Cedar Point National Refuge, and Lagoon Deer Park, and Toledo Museum of Art. Enjoy local wineries, museums, antiques, orchards and berry farms. Make your "biggest fish" story come true with many fishing charters, fishing suppliers and marinas.
What makes this property unique
Property has it's own 40' wide x 100' deep private walled sand beach with recently upgraded patio (2023) and reinforced walls (2023), nautically-appointed Lanai, wood deck w/tables & benches/chairs, and Weber gas grill (stored in garage). Spectacular lake views, sunrises and sunsets from the beach, Living Room and Lanai!! The views from the Primary Bedroom, Living Room, 2 upstairs bedrooms and Lanai are priceless! Also, the daily parade of Canada Geese up and down the shoreline is worth keeping an eye open for them, especially in the Spring with their ducklings trailing behind. Many times they make a stop on our beach! Book with us and see for yourself!
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