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Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks

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Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$474
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

About this property

Entire place

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

Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks

Imagine being surrounded by nature away from everything but still only minutes from all the luxuries of what you need & want. Picturesque community in the heart of Portage Lakes that reminds you of what life used to be like. Quiet & enjoyable, whether your cooking out, kayaking on the lake, swimming, or relaxing with a fishing pole.
Need or forgot something, Acme fresh market is less than 5 minutes away with no traffic along with an array of restaurants & shops. Not to mention endless parks, biking & hiking trails. 20-25 mins will get you to The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Akron Zoo, The Science Center, Cuyahoga National Forest & Golf courses. The Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame is 40-45 mins & the No.1 Amusement Park in the World Cedar Point is just over an hour away.
What you will notice about what we are trying to do here is make everything less stressful. Like providing outdoor gas grill with gas, kayaks with life vests for all sizes, Tiki Torches for those nights whether you need them or just want them for ambiance. We also try to surround you with plants & flowers. Binoculars to watch humming birds & owls, wood peckers and other beautiful birds. Everything nature has to offer is just a stay away. We have completely remodeled everything from Fresh paint, New furniture, floors & trim, cabinets to the granite counter tops and then some. It will stay nice and (clean) for every guest that stays with us, that's our promise to you. We believe we will be your come back destination. See You Soon... P.S. People with mobility or weight issues may have trouble at our location.

Property manager

Steve Neal

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: Can't be left alone uncaged - Must clean up waste

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Akron, OH

What's nearby

  • Portage Lakes State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Firestone Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Firestone Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • University of Akron - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Akron Civic Theater - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tito's Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Number 1 Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks ?

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$474.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Portage Lakes State Park, Summa Barberton Hospital Barberton Area Family Practice and Firestone Country Club. Firestone Stadium and Topgolf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Akron (Portage Lakes) Peaceful Lakefront Cottage with Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

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

Beautiful Location and Property

The owner was so accommodating! I lost my mom this past week and the house was so warm and inviting just what we needed . The owner was very friendly and inviting. Such a Beautiful view ! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great time. Very relaxing and enjoyed kayaking the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Nice place

Was a quick weekend. All was nice. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Fun cottage!

We had a great time. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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

Relaxing getaway

This was a great place for a long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherre H.

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

Great

Nice quiet location! Everything was clean and as stated it would be!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Perfect place for my kids and I

Traveled over the holidays with my 10 year old and grown teen boys to see family nearby. The house fit our needs perfectly.Read the reviews to get a little more insight into the place beyond the description (other than the one where someone drunkenly walked into a neighbors house). The description is accurate, the reviews, for the most part, are accurate, and when we're back in the area we will absolutely look at staying here again.The host is responsive, the neighborhood is quiet, the lake is great, and the place was exceptionally clean.Thank you for having us Steve!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Great location and good communication

This was a perfect little spot for us to spend a few relaxing days directly on the lake. We loved having the kayaks! Steve was prompt with all his communication, and we would stay here again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Convenient

We wanted some place close for a long weekend. The house was tiny but tastefully decorated with a nice outdoor area. The dock was safe but could use some updating. Owners were super easy to work with let us keep our boat at the dock. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Great visit in cozy cottage

Our stay was great in a cozy cottage. Loved how clean it was , the yard for walking dog , and the view. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

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

Very convenient

This quaint cottage on the lake was very nice and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carol R.

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

Days on the lake

We met friends from Columbus for the weekend. This house was within easy driving distance of the Towpath trail. We also toured Stan Hywet. The outdoor setting is beautiful. The drawback was that the only toilet is upstairs in a half bath. One of the bedrooms is downstairs. And there is a narrow metal winding staircase to go up and down
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylynn E.

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

Quaint and Clean

Property is exactly as advertised. Owners were responsive. We had beautiful weather and thoroughly enjoyed the outside space. Appreciated that linens and basics were provided. We were in the area to visit family and are very pleased we chose this cottage over a hotel. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Coshocton, Ohio USA

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

Quiet, Clean & Comfy

A much needed dose of quiet time away from the day to day grind & and this great little place provided it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

trudi d.

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

Peaceful Bird Watching & Fishing Paradise!

Cute Cozy Cottage with awesome view and deck, back yard was great! Good location, walking distance to bait shop and Steve/host was fabulous!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Quiet retreat

We had a wonderful quiet stay at the lake house. Although tiny it had everything we needed. Owner quickly responded to all messages. Neighborhood felt safe and found many things to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori p.

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

Enjoyed our Stay

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was nicely decorated and very clean. We had what we needed to cook and be comfortable there. The back yard was so beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing on the deck. There was lots of wild life surrounding the lake - we even observed a Bald Eagle - the provided binoculars helped too. We were close to the Ohio to Erie bike path and enjoyed riding bikes into Akron. The host communicated well and we had a very relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

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

Great Roots Vacation!

The property was as described to a tee! The Lake view was Great! Communication with Steve was great too! We would book it again! It was good to visit where I grew up!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Amazing lake view cottage

We really enjoyed kayaking on the lake in the comfortable kayaks supplied by the owner. There was a lot of birdlife on the lake and we sat on the deck and patio enjoying them and the lovely flowers and plantings in the yard. We had fun also checking out Cuyahoga National Park which was not far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas P.

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

Location, location, location, ...

... if you are a nature lover and don't want to miss the proximity to a big city and the comfort of a well-maintained property: this lakefront cottage is perfect for you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luann R.

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

Review

Loved the easy access to a very quiet lake. Enjoyed kayaking and time on the deck. We ate out and were on the golf course or hiking/biking at Cuyahoga National Park during most of the day, so we spent little time in the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Wedding

Plus: Very clean nice. What could make this better. 2 full baths.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

sven s.

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

Nice apartment with wonderful garden

We stayed for 5 days over Memorial Day weekend - the appartment is really nicely decorated and all furnitures and appliances were in top condition. Small remark for improvement: kitchen equipment was substandard (no salad bowl, no cups, no big knife). Water is a bit smelly and the lower part of the appartment needs some refreshing scents…but we really enjoyed our stay, especially the garden and the direct access to Portage Lake - the kayaks were in good condition (incl. life vests). Super nice host - we would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

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

Cute unique property

Having grown up in the Akron area enjoying our parents summer cottage as a child I was taken back in time with this property on the lake. While our cottage on the lake didn't have indoor plumbing, internet, streaming TV and the decorator touches this property has, it reminded me of years gone by growing up when life was much simpler. If you want to share similar memories with your children or just yourself, this is the place to rent. I spent hours fishing of the dock and kayak although my results were minimal it was still enjoyable. Owner was responsive and timely. My only suggestion is clean the ceiling fan blades in the living room. My wife is a clean freak !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024