On lake.Your stay at this Vermilion vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie and Health Solutions. Lee's Landing and Friendship Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 18 min walk
Wendy's - 8 min walk
The Nest - 2 min drive
Quaker Steak & Lube - 3 min drive
Big Ed's Main Street Soda Grill - 3 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.
Cozy lake house with spectacular views and private access to the lake
Welcome to our home! It is a two bedroom, one bath, ranch with a basement that has been transformed into a functional living space. After a long day of enjoying Lake Erie, you and your guests can rest your bones in our newly updated bedrooms. The cozy master bedroom offers one queen bed and the spare bedroom offers one full bed, where you will wake up to a stunning view of the lake. You can also enjoy this same spectacular view from the large sliding glass door in the living room, which provides an additional queen bed in the pull-out sofa sleeper. When it is time to enjoy everything this property has to offer, you can enjoy a day on the lake from the beautiful back yard on one of our two decks, which offer private, walk-in lake access. Most importantly, dont forget to take in the breath taking sunsets at the end of each day!
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Note from host: Some dogs allowed with owner approval
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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Cozy lake house with spectacular views access to the lake
Cozy lake house with spectacular views and private access to the lake Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Timothy O.
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed sitting on the dock
Timothy O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jonathan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
SUSAN K.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had the most fantastic stay! I grew up nearby and it was wonderful to share the lake with our kids. The house is super clean and absolutely adorable. The view and access to the water can't be beat! We will definitely return next summer!
SUSAN K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie F.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake trip
We enjoyed the house and the town of Vermilion so much! It’s very cozy and comfortable.
Stephanie F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen C.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house right on the lake
The house and property has everything you could want, we were a group of 3 adults and two kids ages 7 6 and 10 and there was plenty of room for us!
Kathleen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynn W.
Sep 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
This deck is wonderful!
What a great cottage! Has everything you need and an absolute perfect view of the lake. Hosts were attentive to communications and kind. Recommend highly!
Lynn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne H.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Back for a third time!
We love this property so much. The view is incredible and the hosts could not be nicer. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Suzanne H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rev. Vicki B.
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Breeze at Lake Erie
Craig and Kari are excellent hosts! This is our second year staying at their home and it was just as clean and nice as last year. They care about their guests, we had a bad storm and the electricity went out they called to check on our safety and told us again where the lanterns were. What a great week!
Rev. Vicki B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria S.
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Beautiful
The perfect place to relax from sunrise to sunset.
Maria S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C., Springboro USA
Jul 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Erie
Very nice stay! Super clean and wonderful view. Host supplies everything you could ever need to be comfortable. Highly recommend!
Michelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vermillion Vibes
Great location and property. Enjoyed our stay
Chris R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily N.
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Waterfront
We had a lovely relaxing weekend! Would stay there again next Summer!
Emily N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Oct 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girl’s weekend
Such a beautiful home with a great view of the lake.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connie S.
Oct 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Get-away to lake
Cottage has nice viewing deck from which we enjoyed reading, watching boats & birds, and snoozing. We're in our 70s.
Connie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne H.
Sep 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house with the best view
We loved this property so much that it was our second time staying here. The outdoor space is gorgeous with the best sunset I’ve seen on Lake Erie. The house is wonderfully kept and owners are so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!
Suzanne H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H.
Aug 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
We were visiting Ohio from Los Angeles and needed a place to stay that was close to family but also served as a nice retreat. This house was perfect for us. The view was wonderful to wake up to, and the home is a short drive away from cute downtown Vermillion, which has several restaurants and a nice little coffee shop. Highly recommend this house if you are staying in the Vermillion area.
Michelle H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Timothy O. C.
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
swimming in the Lake
View and access to the lake were exceptional. Ice cream, miniature golf ,shopping in Vermillion and all the surrounding areas and attraction of the Lake Erie are and islands made for a great week at the lake !
Timothy O. C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah K.
Jul 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best home ever away from home!!!
Kari and Craig we are positive, have the most comfortable, totally ready for us or anyone lake front property that could be found off of Lake Erie Vermillion. They are the most accommodating hosts ever. This was our second stay there and we plan to come back again in the Fall. I miss it already . The view is spectacular!!!
Deborah K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Second visit just as wonderful as the first!
This was the second time my mother and I stayed in this lovely home. I won't write another long review (you can see my last one posted in 2022) because everything was exactly the same! Great house, beautiful view, immaculate (and I mean SPOTLESS), couldn't ask for more. We highly recommend this home! Hope to come again next year! Absolutely love it! :-)
Linda & Virginia
Dayton, Ohio
Linda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Trent R.
Jun 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Week at the Lake Cottage
We enjoyed our weeklong stay in this cottage on Lake Erie. It was very clean and had a beautiful view and a great deck on the water and fantastic sunsets.
A few things that others may find helpful: Listing should say dining table is in the basement. The coffee lover of us prefers having brewed coffee instead of coffee from a Keurig machine. A simple " Mr. Coffee" type would be a good addition. The price of the cottage is a bit more than others with the same or more space offered.
Overall, it's a great place to stay!
Convenient or not far from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cedar Point Amusement Park and about an hour from the Ohio State Reformatory where most of the movie, The Shawshank Redemption, was filmed, now an interesting museum in Mansfield, Ohio.
The owners of the cottage were very helpful and quick to respond to our questions in setting up the reservation.
Trent R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
May 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Charmer!
This was our 2nd trip to Braxton Cottage, and it was just as wonderful. Clean, convenient, well appointed and the owners are thoughtful and communicative. We spent hours just enjoying the beautiful yard and staring out at the water. 100% a fantastic stay!
Lisa C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
Nov 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Another Fantastic Stay
This was our second stay at the Braxton Lake House and it was just as great as our first stay- maybe even better. We enjoyed the new changes that have been made since we stayed last year. And we just love the location on the lake, even during the “off-season, ” which is still lovely. We really need to find a time to come stay during the “on-season” soon. Thanks so much for sharing this lovely little house on the big lake with us.
Jason M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
MaryBeth L.
Nov 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake getaway
My friends and I had a wonderful time celebrating a 50th birthday. Such a beautiful location on the lake. The house is adorable, comfortable and owners were accommodating in every way. Thank you!!!
MaryBeth L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristine W.
Nov 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake cottage
The cottage and location on the lake were wonderful! The attention to details was impressive. We appreciated all of the little touches and the dog friendly environment. It made for a great, relaxing 50th birthday weekend. Thank you!
Kristine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joan H., CUYAHOGA FALLS, USA
Oct 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A Real Gem on the Lake
A wonderful stay! The cottage is well-appointed, well thought out, and so cozy. Our hosts thought of every big and small thing that makes a stay there very relaxing and comfortable. Want to revisit in the future and chill by the lake!