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Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie BOOK EARLY AT 2023 PRICES

Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie BOOK EARLY AT 2023 PRICES

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Street View of Lake Front Property.
Lake Room addition with patio and grill overlooking lake.
Patio with Fire Pit, table, and gas grill
View from the house
Grassy ramp to the lake, perfect for small craft and toys.  Not a boat ramp.

Overview of Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie BOOK EARLY AT 2023 PRICES

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 18344 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Check out the area

Madison, OH
  • Popular LocationLakehouse Inn & Winery21 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Firehouse Winery22 min drive
  • Popular LocationGeneva State Park22 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

3 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake Erie BOOK EARLY AT 2023 PRICES

This property was custom designed for large families on vacation. It features 2 Master King Sized Bedroom Suites with full baths, 4 other bedrooms (2 with twin beds, 1 queen, and 1 double), 2 bunk rooms with a twin and a bunk bed, and 2 1/2 additional bathrooms. This unique property has several living areas: a living room with a flat screen TV along with WiFi High Speed Internet, the Lake Room with plentiful seating and direct views of the lake, a downstairs "kids" Rec Room with a wall mounted flat screen TV, plus 2 large dining tables, a breakfast bar, and a huge kitchen that can accommodate several cooks and a long counter for buffet meals. The kitchen even has 2 dishwashers! A brand new dual zone central Air Conditioning system... and if the weather cooperates, you can open the entire rear of the house with floor to ceiling screened windows. The great advantage of this house is that you don't have to hide in a bedroom to get some quiet or read a book... lots of space, lots of separate areas, yet open to accommodate numerous kids and adults. The house has a full laundry room with an oversize washer and dryer. We installed a special high recovery water heater and even with a full house, no one is likely to get a cold shower. Last but not least, unlike most "beach houses", no one sleeps on a pull out couch or in a living room. All 18 members of the family have beds in bedrooms.

Of course, we've buried the lead... this house is LAKE FRONT! Some years back we got permission to build two jetties and a semi-circular bulkhead with a wide concrete deck. It's 100' long! What this means for you is that when the lake has high water levels, we still have easy access to the water, even some beach most of the summer. You can place your chair in the water, on the beach, or on the concrete deck and everyone is still involved in the fun. Great for swimming, launching small boats, or water toys. You access the beach by either a stairway or a grassy ramp all the way to the bulkhead. In addition there is a nice backyard overlooking the lake with a patio, Fire Pit, table and a gas grill plus a generous side and front yard for kids games. We are located on the highly desirable Shore Drive for shaded bike rides or walks along the lake.

Minutes from shopping, wineries, golf courses, 2 fabulous municipal beaches, numerous restaurants, and 8 miles (15 minutes by car/one hour bike ride) from the famous, or infamous, Geneva-on-the-Lake with its arcades, restaurants, bars, music, and recreation areas. Don't miss Eddies Grill or, since 1938, Madsen's Donuts! A supersized Walmart is less than 2 miles away, just across from our favorite Mary's Diner (love their breakfast). Of course if wine, beer, or spirits are your passion, there are 28 wineries, breweries, and distilleries within 10-25 minutes from the house.



Property manager

Bob or Beth DeFilippo
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madison

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Madison-on-the-Lake, a neighbourhood in Madison. Deer Lake Golf Club and The Winery at Spring Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lakehouse Inn & Winery and Adventure Zone. Travelling with kids? Consider Allison's Mini-Golf and Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Geneva Marina - 20 min drive
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 21 min drive
  • Old Firehouse Winery - 22 min drive
  • Geneva State Park - 22 min drive
  • Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 7 min drive
  • Joey's Italian Grille - 7 min drive
  • Madison Family Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • The Pub - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake ErieBOOK EARLY AT 2023 PRICES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake ErieBOOK EARLY AT 2023 PRICES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake ErieBOOK EARLY AT 2023 PRICES?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Summers, Big Lake Front House on Lake ErieBOOK EARLY AT 2023 PRICES located?

This family-friendly Madison holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie and Rabbit Run Community Arts Association. Hogback Ridge and Geneva State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house for a large group!
We had a great time with 10 ladies staying together for a long weekend. Great house with lots of space for people to not feel on top of each other and plenty of bedrooms for the group. Kitchen easy to cook and eat meals in, wasn’t anything missing that we needed. Would plan on coming back to have a repeat visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meggan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a large family!
We have been doing a family vacation (three generations) for decades and have finally found a place where no one needs to sleep on a couch or air mattress. There are plenty of bedrooms (and bathrooms – that’s important!). Also, the kitchen is well-equipped for your cooking needs, with ample storage for your groceries, and having two dishwashers is definitely a plus. A clean, comfortable place to hang out with family and friends, with a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
I highly recommend this property. Large roomy house with a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home!!
We found this home to be as advertised—spacious, clean & well stocked with items to make our stay enjoyable. The owner answered all questions in a timely manner and the Property Manager was great-- very helpful & friendly. We really enjoyed the beautiful lake view and sunsets, nearby beaches, wineries and restaurants! A great place for a family vacation. With that said, I’d like to make a few suggestions for updates to accommodate Senior group such as ours. Grab bars in the bathrooms, railing for the stairway leading to the basement from the kitchen and an improvement to entryway into the house—that step up from the sidewalk is brutal and is definitely not easily handicap accessible. Overall we had a wonderful time—thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Corporate Retreat
6 corporate executives met and stayed. The property is clean, very nicely appointed, very comfortable, and has a beautiful lakefront view. The property manager was very attentive and helpful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob or Beth DeFilippo

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A great big extended family that has been coming to the Madison-on-the-Lake area for 40 years. This is a custom designed vacation house that wasn't rented before, but as our family has gotten older and more diverse, we can only use it for part of the summer, so we have offered it to other families to rent and enjoy as we have.

Why they chose this property

This property came on to the market and we did a complete remodeling and expansion adding the lake front room, opening up the interior of the house, and adding bedrooms. In 2010 we built out the jetties and bulkhead that provided a year round beach. In 2016, we did another renovation and added many improvements such as central air conditioning and a new kitchen with its two dishwashers and even 2 refrigerators (one in the garage).

What makes this property unique

Our description says it all... but you will not find a more comfortable large house on the lake. Indoors or out, whether the summer temps are hot or not, every vacation amenity has been thought of and provided.

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