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The Front House by the Lake

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Lorain, OH
  • Lakeview Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lorain Port Authority
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Spitzer Lakeside Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Lorain

A family-friendly stay in Lorain awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Lake Erie and Veterans Memorial Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a water park, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Lorain holiday home include Lakeview Park and Moore House.

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lorain Port Authority - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Spitzer Lakeside Marina - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Oberlin College - 25 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Elyria Station - 20 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪K Cream Korner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 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.

The Front House by the Lake

Soak up the Lake Erie breezes, sunsets, and seasonal lighthouse views in our quiet, secluded neighborhood within walking distance from Lakeview Park & Beach, Lorain's Downtown Broadway, and Black River Landing, and only 30mi to either Cleveland or Cedar Point. Sip your complimentary morning coffee on one of the two porches overlooking the water, then be sure to check out everything the North Coast has to offer while you're here. Pets are OK with additional fees and pre-approval. Welcome aboard!

This brand new, fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath house allows guests to venture to all the local hot spots before settling back into the relaxation and peace that this whole house with off-street parking offers.

Catch a sunset over Lake Erie from the front porch or the comfort of one of the sofas in the living room while cozying up with the glow or warmth from the electric fireplace. The additional cushy sectional can also keep the sights coming with views of the harbor and beach directly across the street.

The first-floor queen bedroom offers seasonal views of Lorain Lighthouse, and the room is adjacent to the living room with easy access to the first-floor full bath with a deep soaking tub and the fully stocked eat-in kitchen complete with a dishwasher.

Upstairs boasts a large king bedroom with lake, harbor, and beach views, including another seasonal view of Lorain Lighthouse. This room also has a twin daybed across from the closet for any overflow of guests or just be another place to sit and relax!

The second-floor queen bedroom is directly up the stairs and has a designated workspace with a desk and chair where you can wirelessly connect to the whole house's high-speed WiFi for work or play.

Continuing through the game room leads to the full upstairs bathroom with the house's bath linens and a shelf full of things you may have forgotten at home. There is a closet in the game room with a full-sized washer and dryer.

There is a propane gas grill on the property and beach towels for your day on the water. Bikes, kayaks, and beach gear are also available to rent nearby.

Property manager

Patrick

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Check-out time is at 10am on your day of departure. We don’t ask our guests to do anything ahead of leaving. We’re happy to do everything once you check out.
Thanks for staying with us, and we hope you get home safely.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Front House by the Lake?

The closest beach to The Front House by the Lake is Main Street Beach (15.3 km).

Does The Front House by the Lake have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does The Front House by the Lake have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is The Front House by the Lake family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Front House by the Lake is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Front House by the Lake?

No, The Front House by the Lake does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Front House by the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Front House by the Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Westlake, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house very close to the park and beaches. Hosts could not have been more gracious. Everything was clean and perfect. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gathering Spot

This was the ideal house for us to gather and be with family during a difficult time. Patrick and Brooke are excellent hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable

We enjoyed this home very much. Patrick was a very attentive host and responsive to messages. We enjoyed the house’s proximity to Lake Erie. The house had very nice kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

Our family of 4 adults and 2 pups had an excellent experience with this host. House was very clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend and stay againnaagaihThe house was immaculate and
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommended

Great location, Very Clean, Amazing and responsive host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Loraine

We came up for a guy’s fishing weekend. The house was great, and very clean and comfortable. Í would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Lake Home

Beautiful home close one street back from the lake. Walking distance to the park, lake and playground. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay at the Front House!

We were in town for the birthday celebration of two family members. We had a small group aged 14 to 86 in the house and the house was perfect for everyone. Patrick and Brooke did some shopping for us to make our arrival more inviting and we found the house very much a home for a long weekend. Thoroughly pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving 2024

We celebrated Thanksgiving with my Mom who lives in Assisted Living in Avon Lake. The house suited us perfectly. The host provided some breakfast items which was very thoughtful. The kitchen was well stocked. The house was very clean and everything looked new.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family First

Probably the best Vrbo we’ve experienced. House was exactly as presented and host was amazing and available. Lake view and within walking distance to Lakeview Park. Even greeted each morning by 2 eagles in the tree across the street while having morning coffee on the front porch. We will definitely contact this host in the future when traveling to the area visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Road Trip

We had a great time. Come out for a concert, baseball game and rock and roll hall of fame.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day weekend

Perfect for a family. We enjoyed the area and the hosts’ hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorable Retreat Away from a Home

Patrick and Morgan went out of their way to make us feel at home for our 1st Anniversary. We were pleasantly surprised to discover all the beautiful perks staying here brought us and that the home was as updated and as comfortable as it was. There is plenty to do in and around the area, as there was a nearby park and beach access. If you get the pleasure of meeting the rentees, you'll see just how special this place and family is! Otherwise, a walk along the mile long pier, the sunsets/rises, and delicious restaurants will more than keep you busy. If that's not enough, Cleveland is a mere 45 (ish) mins away! Overall, we cannot positively express enough how wonderful this experience was and although the renters didn't know this was our redemption honeymoon, they sure did help replace a such negative time/memory with a truly amazing and unforgettable trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrating a birthday

Clean, great location, very comfortable and cozy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lura R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Clean, comfortable, plenty of space. A quiet neighborhood with an easy walk to the park. Owners accessible if needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Hosts and Property

Excellent home, exceptionally clean, and Patrick and Brooke were very accommodating hosts. Easy check in process, great location (adjacent park on Lake Erie is really nice). Would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty House Near the Lake

The house was clean and comfortable. Communication with the host was easy and helpful. The location next to the park on the lake is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super place to stay

The front house is a spacious and really well appointed property and we had a lovely stay here. Everything was perfect from communication, comfort, through to the extra little touches such as a cake for the solar eclipse etc. Location across from the lake and near the park/beach is really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place to Stay

We had a wonderful stay at The Front House. The host was very responsive and even provided some basic items for breakfast which were greatly appreciated. The house was immaculate – well stocked kitchen, washer/dryer access, comfy beds and plenty of room. The location was down the street from Lakeview Park where we saw some beautiful sunsets. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We’ll be back

Clean! Updated! Spacious! So charming. We felt at home. Hosts provided everything you need and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving holiday stay

This property was perfect for our extended family to join us for the holiday. We enjoyed the location near the beach which was an excellent dog walk as well! The house itself with its' 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms was a good fit for us and the dog. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

Such a beautiful home and perfect location. Great communication with host as well. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home! : )
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a stay with our 2 daughters and granddaughter. Cleanliness was the best of any other place we have ever stayed. Nice touches to welcome us! Telephone and texts friendly and prompt. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agathe B., Canal Winchester OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

The property was amazing, everything was super clean. Kitchen was very well supplied. Thanks to the owner for breakfast items provided; we appreciated a lot! I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023