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Screened in back porch is a haven!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On a quiet street near the ferry dock, this 3 bedroom cottage home offers a warm welcome with its large living room and dining table seating six. With central air/heating, ceiling fans, and a full service kitchen including appliances like refrigerator and Keurig., you'll feel right at home. The screened in back porch is perfect for relaxing or dining al fresco with ample seating for up to ten people.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Screened in back porch is a haven!

Our cottage home is a family-oriented, non-smoking, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch style home built in 2000. It will sleep 6 comfortably with a king sized bed in the master bedroom, a queen sized bed in second bedroom, 2 twin beds in the third bedroom. The living spaces include a large living room, dining room with a dining table that seats 6, a full service kitchen, a den and a large 12' x 40' screened in back porch with ample seating for conversation and a large table that seats up to 10. We are located on a quiet street 1.3 miles east of the ferry dock.
The driveway will hold two trucks plus boat trailers side by side. We have many amenities to ensure a happy, relaxing vacation at a home you will want to return to year after year!
* Must be 25 years of age to register.  Sorry, no pets.  We are unable to accommodate bachelor or bachelorette parties.

Amenities:
bed and bath linens
central air/heating
6 ceiling fans
full service kitchen includes refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, coffee pot, Keurig, toaster, dinnerware, glassware, silverware, cookware, bakeware, utensils
tv with antenna and dvd player
dvd library
stereo with cd library
gas grill
washer/dryer
screened in porch with seating and dining area
miscellaneous books/games/toys
fire ring
high chair
playpen
beach access at the end of our street, 0.4 miles from the house (current water level too high for beach access.)

Items you will need to bring:
groceries
toiletries
beach towels/blankets
laundry detergent

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Exterior

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash any dishes used during your stay .
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

Screened Back Porch is Haven House Kelleys Island
Screened Back Porch is Haven
Screened in Back Porch is a Haven! Kelleys Island
Screened in Back Porch is a Haven! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Kelleys Island, OH

What's nearby

  • Inscription Rock - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Glacial Grooves State Monument - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 43 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park - 43 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Bay Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Netty's - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Kelley's Island Wine Co - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wave - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪The Village Pump - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Screened in back porch is a haven! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Screened in back porch is a haven! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Screened in back porch is a haven! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Screened in back porch is a haven! located?

Located in the heart of Kelleys Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Erie and Seaway Marina. Quinn Preserve and Inscription Rock are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Screened in back porch is a haven! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Always a great place to stay. Wonderful hosts and can't wait to be back!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Come back every year. Great host and great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kelley’s Island Screened Inn

Was perfect for what I needed. Cleanliness was great. Every amenity you could ask for. Only complaint is the AC didn’t work great during the day, but place stayed manageable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing stay

The guys and I had a great time and stay at this property, clean and easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Fishing Cabin

Great place to stay, Owners were very easy to deal with, had a fish cleaning table for us, clean cabin in a quiet location, will be staying here again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Excellent as always and couldn't find a better host and I have stayed at many.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This place is a great place to stay and look forward to coming back year after year. The owners are also very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fishing

everything was very good except we could not get internet service and the TV would lose the signel. I would book it again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable and clean place!

We really enjoyed our stay at the house. The place was clean and had everything we would need. The back porch was awesome.The house guide at the property and the vrbo descriptions had some discrepancies, which occasionally made things a bit confusing. For example, we bought toilet paper and paper towels as according to the VRBO instructions, but the house was already stocked. Not a big deal at all, just good to know.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage!

A beautiful cottage on a quiet street near the water! It was nicely done and has everything a person could want for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing trip!

Another amazing trip; the cottage is great! Thx Sarah and Mike - we always feel at home at your property!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing short of great!

Always great there, a very nice location, nice and clean with great communication with the owner! Very reasonable for this Island!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Accomidats fisherman very well. Nice quiet location. Can't wait to stay here again. Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

I’ve stayed at this property several times. Always clean and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

My only hesitation in giving 5 stars is that everyone will want to stay here! We have loved this property for years, and hope to return again and again. Many thanks for a great trip.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay on Kelley's Island

This property was perfect for a week of fishing. The driveway and freezer are a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kelleys Island Getaway

We love Kelleys have been here many times. Hiking, beaches, bicycling, there are lots of family oriented things to do. Our rental was quiet and close to everything. It was as described with lots of amenities. The porch was fantastic, perfect for relaxing and very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay - as always!

We had a wonderful "repeat" stay here. It is always clean, comfortable, and convenient. The porch cannot be beat. We are so comfortable, and appreciate the care that Sarah and Mike demonstrate with this property. Love it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

shaun M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual fishing trip

As always a extraordinary clean home with ample parking for two trucks and boats. Highly recommended location, Sara and Mike are great hosts , this was our fourth year there and it gets harder and harder every year to leave for home. Can’t wait until next year
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing with the Guys

We have stayed here for several years now. It is is a quiet area with nice neighbors. Short drive to anywhere on the island. Lots of room for everyone to sleep and to relax quietly in different areas of the house. The back porch is a great hangout. Thanks again to the owners for years of memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our rental on Kelly’s Island.

We enjoyed the inside of the property, but the outside including the screened-in porch could have been cleaner. Lots of cobwebs etc. The beds were comfortable. Had everything we needed. When I booked the stay, I didn’t realize there was a golf car and we weren’t permitted to use. It was confusing about what we were to do with the garbage. One place in the instructions it said to put it in the garbage can at the end of driveway and in another place it said for us to dispose of it. We would rent it again. Loved being right on the island
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathryn J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall a Decent Stay! (See pros and cons)

Overall, my family and I enjoyed our trip to Kelly’s Island! Here are the Pros and Cons we found at this particular VRBO: Pros: - showers/toilets and beds were clean - back porch was an amazing place to relax - plenty of parking - quiet street - yard was nicely kept - fire ring area was a nice feature - although we didn’t read or play any games, it’s nice they offered plenty of books and games - appreciated the recommendations of places to see on the island Cons: -diningware was dirty (some of which had been put away in the cupboard dirty) - crumbs on the seats (couches/armchairs and dining chairs) - floors were not swept/vacuumed - the soaking tub had some sort of drip stains, we didn’t feel comfortable using it - tables, counters, and fridge were sticky and dirty; we ended up wiping down most of the kitchen to feel comfortable - coffee machine was covered in grease and had old grounds - wood pile was not as advertised in the pictures (almost all the wood was gone and what was left was covered by brush and some poison ivy) - some of my family members felt the beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Kelley's Island trip

We have rented this property on numerous occasions and have enjoyed our stay each year. The back porch is awesome. Extra freezer and ice maker are nice to have. We will be back as long as you will have us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

April F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kelley’s Cottage

This cozy lake house was the perfect rental for our family. They had everything we needed. We loved the screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marnee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was an over all good experience

It was just as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022