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SunnySide Tower-11 Bedrooms-17Beds-7.5 Baths-2 Kitchens-Sports Park-Lake 1 Mile

SunnySide Tower-11 Bedrooms-17Beds-7.5 Baths-2 Kitchens-Sports Park-Lake 1 Mile

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Sunnyside Tower an award-winning vacation home on Catawba Island / Port Clinton
SunnySide Tower Vacation Rental 5000+ sq. ft. 11 bedrooms, 17 beds, 7.5 baths
Start Traditions at the Tower!  Updated historic farmhouse built in 1879.
Two acres with eating and seating areas, two Blackstone gas grills, fire pit.
Our driveway is next to 9-acre park w./ BB, tennis/pickleball, playgrounds.

Overview of SunnySide Tower-11 Bedrooms-17Beds-7.5 Baths-2 Kitchens-Sports Park-Lake 1 Mile

5 out of 5 Exceptional
11 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 29511 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Port Clinton, OH
  • Popular LocationCatawba Island State Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatawba Island State Park Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationMiller Ferry2 min drive
  • AirportToledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 29)

Catawba Full

Catawba Hall Futon

Catawba Queen

Hayes

Ivy

Orchard

Perry

Spinnaker

Spinnaker Full/Twin

Sunnyside

Tower

Vineyard

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Catawba

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ivy

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Jack and Jill

Toilet

Perry / Vineyard

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor - Assigned

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Extra

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spinnaker

Toilet · Shower only

Sunnyside

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

SunnySide Tower-11 Bedrooms-17Beds-7.5 Baths-2 Kitchens-Sports Park-Lake 1 Mile

Award-winning updated and refreshed historic farmhouse with 2 Kitchens, large center-island kitchen, second galley Chef's kitchen, dining room w/ 3 farmhouse tables and overflow to living room. Outside area has seating for 29. Grand Salon living room has multiple seating areas and 65" HDTV. A cheerful screened Sunroom with wicker and sunny leather furnishings. 11 Sleeping rooms with 17 beds, a mix of king, queen, full-sized, twin, up to 29 guests. Total of 7.5 guest bathrooms. Great location next to Heigel Sports Park with two tennis courts, four pickleball courts, full-sized basketball court, soccer fields, baseball field, giant hill, two playgrounds. One mile to Lake Erie shoreline. Just north of the exclusive Catawba Island Club. One mile south of Miller Ferry to Put In Bay. One mile east of Catawba Island State Park with boat launch. One mile to Twin Oast Brewing and Orchard Bar and Table. Plenty of free parking for vehicles, boats, buses, bikes.

Vacation Rental Amenities - Groups have exclusive access for gathering and meal preparation:
o Main kitchen with large center island and storage cabinets. New stainless appliances with five-burner gas stovetop and oven, side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with ice and water dispenser, dishwasher, two sinks, two garbage disposal, two microwaves, Vitamix blender, dishes, stemware, flatware, coffee mugs for fifty (50) guests. Cooking utensils, cutting boards, pots and pans, serving platters, bowls, 100+ linen napkins.
o Second cooking Chef's kitchen off dining room with industrial six-burner gas stovetop and oven, one refrigerator, triple industrial sink, open pantry stocked with basic supplies such as flour, sugar, spices, oils, paper products, dish soaps, condiments, garbage and recycle bags. Multiple pots and pans, mixing bowls, cooking utensils, mixer, and appropriate kitchen tools.
o Dining area with three tables for 18 guests with overflow seating to living room and outside area for 30+. One high-chair is on property. Vintage Hudson cabinet stocked with stemware.
o Grand salon living room is 640 sq. ft. with 65” HDTV with Apple TV, Netflix, Time Warner cable. Room has two couches, two coffee tables, two ceiling fans with lights, five lamps, vintage Kelvinator refrigerator perfect for cooling beverages, three comfortable chairs, Catawba Rock fireplace, upright piano, library table with two chairs a perfect workspace, round table with four chairs for card or board games, area information desk with brochures, guestbook station, magazine rack with 100+ current titles.
o Screened sunroom has sunny leather love seat, chair, and wicker furnishings. Small play table with wooden toys and multiple board games.
o House has a total of three televisions (2 bedroom and 1 living room) and high-speed Wi-Fi
o Entire house is air-conditioned and Tower/Catawba bedrooms have window AC units.
o Outside area includes three picnic / patio tables for 22, fire pit with wood provided, a dozen Adirondack chairs, stage area, and two gas grills. Appropriate cooking utensils and platters provided in kitchen. Lawn games such as Corn hole and croquet.
• Property will be deep-cleaned and fully furnished with appropriate bed linens, bathroom towels, bath mats, rugs, body wash, large bars of soap, moisturizer, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers, two irons and ironing boards. All bedrooms and bathrooms, and common areas, will be go-ready for immediate occupancy.
• The lovely Heigel Park with two tennis courts, basketball, two playgrounds, soccer field, plus large pavilion is located next to B&B. Sunnyside has some gaming equipment on property.
• Catawba Island State Park is one mile from property offering boat launch, fishing pier, playground, pavilion, stone beach, new restrooms, picnic space, plus perfect setting for nightly sunsets.
• The popular Miller Ferry Boat to Put-In-Bay is one mile north. Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores 18 miles.
Perfect for family reunions and group gatherings.

Property manager

Julie McKenna Stokes 'JuJu'

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Port Clinton

Located in Port Clinton, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and popular attractions include African Safari Wildlife Park and Cedar Point. Traveling with kids? Consider Island Adventures Family Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at Sandusky Speedway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Catawba Island State Park - 15 min walk
  • Catawba Island State Park Beach - 18 min walk
  • Miller Ferry - 2 min drive
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 16 min drive
  • East Harbor State Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Catawba Inn Pub - 17 min walk
  • Catawba Island Marina - 3 min drive
  • Cheese Haven - 9 min drive
  • Shell - 6 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Randy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
What a great place! Had a great time Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get together
Family met for a long weekend from a few different places. Accommodations were outstanding. Hosts were onsight to greet us and give us a tour. Large yard to sit, eat play in with a fire pit and a supply of wood. Many items stored in pantry and well labeled. Plenty of dishes, cups, glasses etc. We brought our basic food to cook. So much more to enjoy. Playground next door: basketball, tennis and pickleball courts. Supplies for all are at the house. Close to the ferry to Put in Bay. I highly recommend Sunnyside Tower for your group. The host and hostess were delightful and love sharing their place. I’d give it 10 stars if I could. I’m sure we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends forever
Host and hostess were amazing. Every detail was thought of. Super comfy beds. Can’t say enough good things about this property and our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much fun!
We loved our stay at Sunnyside -- Juju is the best hostess ever! The kitchen is well stocked with all the essentials and the appetizer refrigerator and snack island were such a surprise. Besides morning coffee, Juju made coffee all day long for us. She was also very helpful with restaurant and seafood store recommendations. And, when I forgot my birthday decorations for my husband's "big" birthday, she pulled out decorations (more festive than mine) and set both tables with candles and nice china! It was above and beyond and beautiful! There is so much to do -- our group used all the bikes, played basketball, played pickleball, did puzzles, played chess, and watched several football games on the big screen TV. There is also a lot to do in the surrounding area. We spent a day at Cedar Point. I highly recommend Sunnyside!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie and property was great!
The property was very nice, especially considering the historic age of the house. The outdoor space was great for eating out and evening bonfires. Julie is very detailed and made sure the experience was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie McKenna Stokes 'JuJu'

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Owners/Innkeepers Julie and Peter Stokes reside on property in Owner's Quarters studio with private entrance/exit. Sunnyside Tower operates as a Popular Vacation Rental and Corporate Retreat property since 2014. Proudly earned and awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2015-2016-2017-2018-2019 Hall of Fame for five (5) consecutive years of excellence! Traveler's Choice Award in 2020.

Why they chose this property

Start traditions at the Tower! Perfect place for group gatherings from family reunions, wedding goers, team building, celebration events, bachelor and bachelorette party weekends.

Sunnyside Tower Vacation Rental is a perfect lodging venue for Catawba Island weddings taking place at CIC Catawba Island Club (under 1 mile) and Gideon Owen Winery (4 miles).

What makes this property unique

Sunnyside Tower is located directly next to Heigel Sports Park with 2 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, basketball court, soccer fields, pavilion, baseball field, 2 playgrounds. One mile to Lake Erie shoreline and Catawba Island State Park. Miller Ferry to Put-In-Bay one mile north of property.
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