Hmmm....do I write a novel, or just CliffNotes? It was FANTASTIC. My 79-year-old mother and I (age 57) stayed at a house in Vermillion in 2021 and it was a disaster. This year, we chose this property and couldn't have been more pleased. The owners were cooperative and welcoming. Upon entering the property, we were greeted with a note and a bottle of wine in the kitchen. The house was immaculate, tastefully decorated and very functional (the house we stayed in the year before had every surface covered with knickknacks and there was nowhere for us to put our things). The beds were clean and the mattresses were SO comfortable! In one room, there was a basket filled with all the things "we might need"...and we did need a couple of things. Very thoughtful! Fully-stocked kitchen as far as cutlery/plates/mugs/glasses(plastic and real glass)/utensils/pots/pans/dish towels/foil/plastic wrap, etc. Everything you could possibly need was provided.
The outside of the house was very pretty. The grass was treated (we weren't eaten alive by bugs) and the view of the lake from the two rear decks was breathtaking. There was access to the lake from the stairs at the end of the property, but we didn't go down. The weather was a bit cloudy/windy for part of our stay, but we did see an awesome sunset and sunrise (got up at 5:30 a.m. to see that with mimosas)! An eagle soared above our heads (surprising low) one day, and there's a crane that comes at dusk and sleeps on the concrete wall that extends out into the water from the property next door.
We didn't use the fire pit, grill, or bicycles, but I would have used them all if I'd been with a different traveling companion.
Vermillion is an adorable town with great food, quaint shops, and a few small beaches. If you're looking for a swimming beach that's a little bit larger and sandy, be sure to check out Lakeview Park with its rose garden, cafe (delicious Lake Erie perch!) and beach. It's about 15 minutes out Route 6 in Lorain.
We enjoyed every minute of our stay in this property and can't wait to return next year! Thank you for everything!