You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach
Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Erie
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Erie. Enjoy features like a water park and laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Erie and 7 minutes by car from Kalahari Waterpark Resort
Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach offers its guests a water park. Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.
Property manager
Ohio Shores Best Stay Vacation Rentals
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
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Explorer's Cottage at Rye Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Zachary k.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Homey
Great stay all we needed! Fenced in yard makes it great for pets. Beats a hotel any day. Nice neighborhood. Tight parking with a 16 ft enclosed if you don’t know how to back up a trailer. Neighbor offered his driveway, worst case. I took it as a hold my beer.
Zachary k.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda E.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Great little place. Clean, nice neighborhood. We stayed for a weekend for our granddaughters sports tournament, 10 minutes from venue. Convenient to restaurants, mall, etc...
Brenda E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Liz p.
11 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little spot for a Lake Erie getaway
Nice quiet little neighborhood with easy access to Lake Erie's lovely shore lines. The checkin and out process was easy, and the beds were comfortable! And left a valuable electronic behind the the cleaning staff found it and turned it in! I very much appreciate their honesty!
Liz p.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
2 Mar 2025
Cleanliness
I am thankful there was a mop and bucket. From the kitchen to the front door and porch area there was a sticky substance either in large areas or a splotchy drip line. We mopped upon arrival and then all was good. With that being said. The house met our needs and our pets.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl W.
2 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Find!
This cottage is very cute and has everything you need. Nice comfortable beds and lots of hot water in the shower made for an enjoyable stay. We will definitely book again.
Cheryl W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
Just what we needed! Highly recommend.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Travis E.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Nice place for a couple guys on a fishing trip. Smaller boats would fit the driveway but larger ones require the neighbors hospitality. House fit our needs and was warm and dry.
The property was clean, nice and spacious for our party of four. Well equipt with neccessities for our stay. The beds were comfortable. Located in a quiet neighborhood with close access to restaurants and stores. We would rent this property again!
Rebecca
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Tabitha Y.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house within minutes of Cedar Point
House was nice and did the job. Some maintenance definitely needs done on the house but nothing that hindered pur stay.
Tabitha Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue L., Ohio
8 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
volleyball tournament weekend
The property was spotless and check in a breeze. We loved the location, it is right down the road from the Cedar Point sports complex. The neighborhood was quiet and the house had everything we needed.
Sue L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Codruta A.
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and amazing customer service
We took the trip for the kids to go to the Kalahari waterpark. The house is beautiful, clean and very well stocked with everything you need!
Being a host myself, the most important part is the customer service! I want to give a shout out to Nick! We had to contact him on Saturday at 9pm and let me tell you this! He answered the phone within one ring and immediately took care of what we need it! That definitely earned my loyalty to this property when returning to the area! Also, the location it is great; very nice neighborhood, safe, close to amazing Italian restaurants and just 7 minutes from the waterpark.
I highly recommend!
Nick, again thank you! Keep up the amazing work! You really made us feel cared for and important!
Will return and will recommend to everyone!
Sincerely,
Codruta
Codruta A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annie N.
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
We made a little girls trip with myself, my daughter, and my mom for my daughter’s nationals softball tournament in Sandusky back in July. The house was perfect for the 3 of us and we had a great time. It has a nice little patio in the back but the inside space was was perfect for relaxing in the evening.
Annie N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Amanda V.
21 Oct 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Okay stay
Stay was ok location not the best. Wouldn’t recommend staying more than 2 nights
Amanda V.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra A.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
We enjoyed our stay thank you so much
Debra A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan M.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage with plenty of room
It was just the two of us so there was plenty of room. I was particularly drawn to the big living room, backyard with grill and the laundry room. This stay was only part of our trip, so to be able to wash our clothes and continue on with 2nd half was wonderful. Being able to walk down to the playground and beach was definitely a plus. Can’t wait to visit again.
Megan M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denise K.
23 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy, great location
The host was very friendly and communicative. Check-in was seamless. Property was just as described and had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable. Great location, close to Cedar Point and Marblehead/Catawba, etc. Lots to do in the area!
Denise K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heidi G.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfortable
As described plus more. Very cozy and minutes from the private beach. Check-in was seemless and the communication was spot on. No hiccups. Our only issue was figuring out light switches! The neighbors were even great...very friendly. The back patio was comfortable and perfect for our group of 4. This property made our little weekend Cedar Point trip so much better. Highly recommend!