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Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari

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Interior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Clinton, OH
  • Jet Express
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Property grounds

Lake Erie beach access

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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About the area

Port Clinton

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Port Clinton, a 3-minute drive from Lake Erie and 7 minutes from Sandusky Bay. .This golf vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Horseshoe Island and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Jet Express.
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What's nearby

  • Jet Express - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 23 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 25 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Gristmill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bell Mell Tavern & Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari

Getaway at Ben & Lucy's Retreat. This spacious family friendly farmhouse hosts 4 queen bedrooms and 3 full baths. Plenty of space to hang out with family and friends inside and out. Inside there are 2 sitting areas, living room, and large kitchen with seating. There is ample room outside to grill out, play corn-hole or share stories around the fire-pit. Easy access from Rt.2 and 80/90 turnpike. Head over to The Jet Express 4 miles away and visit Put in Bay for the day. Visit Cedar Point 17 miles away. Port Clinton and surrounding areas have many tourist activities whether you want to fish, swim at East Harbor State Park, view the Marblehead Lighthouse, tour the wineries, eat at local restaurants or shop.


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rural Retreat yet Sites. Cedar Point Jet Express African Safari
Rural Retreat yet Sites. Cedar Pointjet Express African Safari

Reviews

Rural Retreat yet close to the sites. Cedar point*Jet Express* African Safari Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house exceeded our expectations! It was so clean and fully stocked with everything you need. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna D., Nelsonville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
All good,beds are comfortable,kitchen well equipped, and all clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This historic home is large and comfortable. Everything was very clean. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family time!

Great, huge
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dottie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Lake Erie Get yogether

So much room! We were 3 seniors, 3 30 somethings and my sweet 7 year old grandson. We went boating. The house is close to Midway, Catawba and PT Clinton. We had a cookout, and boated to and from the July 4th fireworks. The extra fridge in the garage made things very easy.
Anne and Debbie at PIB
Dottie and Anne at Barnes Nursery
Gabbie and Sean chillin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M., Baxter

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here with 2 other couples and the space was perfect. Everyone got their own bedroom & bathroom. The location was convenient to get to & from our fishing charter. They even provided a deep fryer when we asked about one. The only drawback is that there wasn't a washer or dryer. Would have been nice to throw our fishing clothes in the washer. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Cabin/Cottage Get Away Trip

The house was clean and had plenty of space for our group. It has a large garage so that you can hang out in there in case of rain or to get out of the sun. Nice firepit in the back and an area to sit out in the back yard that is secluded also. What isn't mentioned is that there is a house directly next to it that you kind of share a driveway with, but the homeowner didn't bother us in anyway. It just surprised us because the description says secluded. It is on a main road so lots of cars going past. Other than that, we had our privacy. We really enjoyed it, and the amenities were great. Close to a lot of outdoor venues and places to visit. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This was a lovely property!- good outdoor space and lovely home with plenty of space for my family (5). The only downside is the road has some traffic noise starting at 4-5a although it only bothered me, the rest of my family didn't notice. I used ear plugs and that helped me as a light sleeper who was staying in the front upstairs bedroom. On the positive of being near the main road, is that it was an easy 15 mins or so to downtown Port Clinton and just little longer to other nearby towns. The owner was very responsive and helpful overall and we would definitely stay again and have recommended it to others. Good deal with cost as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T., Loveland, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous spacious country home

Fabulous farmhouse-like home with all the amenities. All bedrooms are organized and spacious. Kitchen is amazing-all the amenities and lots of space. Front porch is so comfortable and enjoyable all day long. Grill works great. Comfortable living room and additional sitting room. Lots of space for a large or small group. We'll be going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and quiet

Clean and spacious. Country setting. Not walking distance to attractions , restaurants, etc. but an easy drive to most. Rooms and bathrooms were great! 2- car garage was a plus. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central Location

We've stayed here multiple times and the location is perfect for our fishing needs. It is located between Port Clinton and Wild Wings Marina, which just happens to work out for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home

Wonderful place, well equipped, beautifully furnished, detail oriented, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Right

Our small group of friends make an annual weekend trip to the Sandusky/aport Clinton area. The property was perfect for us to lounge and visit and prep/ eat meals. There is a grocery store withing 15minutes and the jet express ferry is also within 10 min. There were several restaurants nearby with gluten free options and a variety of choices. Marcy was amazingly helpful. We had a great time and would consider booking again. We had 4 adults and one teen in our party.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Customer

I’ve stayed here 3 times in the past year and have enjoyed every visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House, Great Location!

The property was exactly what we were looking for. It had 4 bedrooms, so each of us had our own room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Clinton farmhouse

We loved staying at the old farmhouse. There was plenty of room to spread out. The children loved the games and toys, which was a delightful and unexpected surprise. I appreciated the well equipped kitchen. We were all very comfortable and felt as if we were at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Property was beautiful! Owners were very easy to work with and very communicative. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

Wonderful place very clean and taken care of, Close to downtown and if you forgot anything they had it. House has all the pots and pans, dishes, Towels and other needs. Thank you very much
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kidada S., Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Ohio

We love this house. Well equipped and so much to do. Our second time here and sure won’t be the last. Thanks so much for the hospitality. The Smith Family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay at your property. The home is absolutely beautiful and all the accommodations are wonderful thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The home was absolutely beautiful and had everything that we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Payton B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Port Clinton Farm House

This property was impeccably clean and so spacious. The owners left welcome snacks and baskets of essentials in all of the bathrooms. These details and the immaculate rooms made for such a comfortable, convenient and delightful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

The house was very clean and spacious. The house had everything we needed. The house is on a very busy road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kidada S., Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family home

We enjoyed our stay at this home for Memorial Day weekend. It is a great property - clean, well equipped, plenty of room, activities and games for kids of all ages! Unfortunately the weather was cold and rainy so unable to enjoy outside activities but fortunately the garage was large enough to play games inside. The only minus was no access to washer/dryer where if available, would have been the cherry on top! Nonetheless, great home and great stay. Thank you for the hospitality! The Smiths and friends!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021