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Escape to our Kelleys Island cottage: where comfort meets tranquility.

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Erie

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Experience the historic charm of Wigwam, a quaint 1860 cottage transformed with fresh vibrant spaces. Unwind in the modern open concept kitchen, relax on the front porch with morning coffee or explore six vintage island bicycles and enjoy corn hole games in the large yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Escape to our Kelleys Island cottage: where comfort meets tranquility.

This charming, newly renovated retreat offers a clean and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for families looking to unwind and create lasting memories. Enjoy modern amenities, spacious living areas, and a serene environment just steps from beautiful beaches and local attractions. Whether you're exploring the island or relaxing at home, our cottage is the ideal base for a memorable getaway.

Welcome to the ‘Wigwam’! This quaint cottage underwent a recent major renovation. Our interior designers created fresh vibrant spaces while keeping the character of the historic home. We love sharing our happy place.

This lovely four-bedroom cottage was built in 1860 as one of the original homes on Kelleys Island. You will enjoy the modern open concept kitchen space with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a farmhouse sink.

The dining area features a vintage harvest table, original to the cottage, with built in seating for up to 10. This is a perfect spot for dinners or games. A coffee bar and beverage fridge await guests.

The living area has a Smart TV with a comfy sectional, additional seating, and many family board games are available to enjoy.

The cozy front porch has more seating, a table and chairs for games or puzzles, and is a perfect spot to sip on your morning coffee.

The first floor has a bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom.

Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms: one with a queen bed, one that offers a full bed and a third that has three single beds.

Also included is a guest house studio complete with a queen bed, sleeper sofa, kitchenette and full bath.

A large patio area offers a gas grill, dining set, and fire pit perfect for a campfire and s’mores. A large yard is great for outdoor activities: corn hole and other yard games are provided.

Six vintage island bicycles await to explore the island.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 35

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please bag all trash, place in outside trash bin, and take bin to road after your stay.
Please ensure garage doors are tightly closed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parking on yard or grass, no burning of any wood outside of provided firepit, and do not use either neighbor's wood for firepit.
Be respectful of other's comfort and please keep it quiet after 9 p.m.
No smoke, cigarette or marijuana, inside cottage or guest suite.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervision of children renters' responsibility.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Kelleys Island, OH

What's nearby

  • Quinn Preserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charles Herndon Sculpture Garden - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Scheele Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Inscription Rock - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Caddy Shack Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪West Bay Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Netty's - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Kelley's Island Wine Co - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Camp Runinmuck - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪The Village Pump - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to our Kelleys Island cottage: where comfort meets tranquility. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to our Kelleys Island cottage: where comfort meets tranquility.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to our Kelleys Island cottage: where comfort meets tranquility.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to our Kelleys Island cottage: where comfort meets tranquility.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to our Kelleys Island cottage: where comfort meets tranquility. located?

Situated in Kelleys Island, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Quinn Preserve and Lake Erie. Charles Herndon Sculpture Garden and Scheele Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Escape to our Kelleys Island cottage: where comfort meets tranquility. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Wigwam! Plenty of space, comfy beds and so cute! We had everything we needed. The bikes were a great bonus. We lived Kelley’s Island!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Lovely cozy cottage/guest house

Great stay at a beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

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

Great trip

I booked this property for family birthday weekend. The family loved it and had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GERALD B.

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

Loved this house!

Our family enjoyed staying at this home. Beautiful inside and out with a big back yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard N.

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

Beautiful home!

Great home, nice and quiet area! Very well renovated house and guest house. Perfect for a big family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew O.

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

Excellent

Everything went well and the property is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Relaxing Getaway

It was a relaxing getaway. the house was beautifully decorated with Plenty of room for our group. The owner was helpful and informative. Great location and beautiful island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Best Vacation spot on Kelly’s

The property was amazing and the host was awesome! The family voted that this property was a repeat and we will for sure. Thanks Joe for a great home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Charming and cozy getaway

This property is exceptional! It was Very clean, charming and cozy. Plenty of space to spread out with your family. Many different spaces to relax like the back patio swing, family room or front porch. The backyard is large and we often enjoyed watching bunnies or deer pass through. It is a quiet spot that still felt close to the main attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Top notch

5 star access the board from check in to check out. Thanks for the great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette C.

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

Fantastic First Visit to Kelley’s Island

The property was even better than described; the owner and his cleaning team were attentive and helpful; and their suggestions about where to go and what to see were so helpful. I travel with my extended family often (there are eleven of us ranging in age from 3 to 70) and this was one of the most fun and relaxing we’ve had. Highly highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy C.

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

KI Beauty

The Wigwam is beautiful! We needed a rental for a family wedding, and this house was everything we could have hoped for and more. So tastefully decorated and appointed; it was immaculate, and so very comfortable for our family. Our grandson loved “his” room upstairs with the three twin beds. Also fun was what we called the “little house” out back where Mimi and Poppy stayed. The patio, fire pit area and yard are very nice, so we spent lots of fun family time out there. The host, Joe, was very responsive to any questions and made sure we had everything we needed. This is definitely one of the nicer rentals on the island and we would highly recommend it for your family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

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

Perfection on KI

This property and its owner provide perfection on KI. First, the property and house are adorable and stocked with everything needed to enjoy the stay on the island. The location is amazing. The outdoor patio and firepit area allows for morning coffee and nighttime stargazing. The house is decorated with care and provides the feel of Island time. It is clean, spacious and full of amenities. The second building is a wonderful 2 person suite decorated with the same island vibe. Joe, the property owner, is wonderful to work with. He can answer questions promptly, provide a local’s knowledge of the island and is super helpful. Our entire party loved every aspect of this property. We will be back to KI and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

The best VRBO we ever stayed in.

We have stayed, as a family, in many VRBOs, in many different places and this one has been by far the best experience we have ever had. The communication with the owner, cleanliness of the property, extra added features, one on one explanation of the house by Joe, and his quick replies to any questions we had went above and beyond. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed. The guest house, that is included with the rental of the main house was a wonderful nighttime retreat, and the pull out couch provided room for 2 grandkids each night if you were afraid you would have too much peace and quiet The main house has four comfy bedrooms, two full bathrooms a lovely living room and a tranquil enclosed front porch The outside was beautiful. Gorgeous big backyard, fire pit, big comfy swing and patio complete with large eating area shaded by umbrellas. The guesthouse also has a perfect little outside sitting area with a comfy wicker couch and table for two. There were yard games and bicycles available for added fun. We can’t wait to go back next year
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

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

Wigwam

Beautiful. We all very Impressed by the place. Owners were great! Clean, Cozy, and so beautifully decorated.Everyone loved my choice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

75th birthday

This is a beautiful house, well equipped for a large gathering. It was clean, and decorated so nice. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

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

Great place on Kelleys Island

Beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Great job

Great time, great style, fun memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern renovations, clean, and well maintained property. This home had several gathering spaces that could accommodate our group. Hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

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

Perfect ladies trip

We can’t say enough positive things about Wigwam. We will almost certainly return. There was amble space for 5 adult women to enjoy each other’s company in a comfortable fashion both inside and outside the home. We particularly liked the sunroom but every single space was cozy and well- maintained. The only thing that I would recommend would be a railing on the back steps into the house from the patio. That was a bit of a challenge for our most senior group member. Otherwise we enjoyed our time in the home, found everything that we needed to stay 4 days comfortably and just really enjoy each other’s company. Kudos to the cleaning company and carpenter you use. Tg
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Plenty of room, it was very relaxing and clean. Also nice outdoors, lights , games and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freeman S.

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

40th birthday getaway

Great place. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family bachelorette getaway

We had a wonderful time, Kelly’s Island is beautiful. The cottage did not disappoint! It was clean, had everything that we needed, and was decorated beautifully. We definitely want to come and stay in this beautiful cottage again! Thank you! All of the furniture was comfortable, especially the beds! The bathroom in the outdoor living space was a little tight but overall perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great House on Kelley’s

Exactly as advertised! Great house . Celebrated my dad’s 70 th bday on the island and had a great time ! Would stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a weekend away at the island! The house was charming as it was decorated beautifully, and had a lot of really cute details. Our family would rent again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025