Marblehead, Ohio
Rock of Ages has been sitting on the shores of Lake Erie since 1861. It is built of native, local limestone, and is listed on the National Historic Register. There simply is not another comparable home on Lake Erie. It is wonderfully unique and fun to explore. It is very solid (like a 'Rock') and in great shape, but we have renovated the first floor, creating a new Great Room and state of the art kitchen with everything needed to cook for and dine 30+ guests.
Rock of Ages overlooks the Lake Erie islands and is in the quaint village of Marblehead and is only a hop, skip, and a jump from the east gate of Lakeside (The Chautauqua of Lake Erie) in one direction and the historic Marblehead lighthouse in the other. The lighthouse is a spot of natural beauty and the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes.
We have traveled around the world and this is our favorite place on earth! Friendly, down-home people, great entertainment (at Lakeside and the islands), wonderful local history, great boating and fishing, Cedar Point, and the waves and the winds of Lake Erie, are constantly there. What a place! From Rock of Ages's tower room is one of the best views of Lake Erie in the area. Come and see!
Rock of Ages has a 120-foot spacious lakefront patio and three other patios with plenty of furniture for sunbathing, eating and gazing at the lake and watching the boats and ferry to Kelley's island. Of course, you can swim off the flat glacial rocks right in front of the house. A large sandy beach is a short drive away. We still have the original limestone fossil walkways from when 'The Rock' was first built. There is a large hot tub overlooking the lake.
We have plenty of room for the whole family (8000 sq. ft.) and lots of bed and bath options. There is a first-floor suite with a king bed and its' own bath for those who do not do stairs. On the second floor each of the five bedrooms has a king-size bed and a private bath. The third floor is great for kids. Six bedrooms surround a large common area with a large-screen TV.
There is one king bed, one queen bed, 5 full-size beds, 3 twins and 4 rollaways up there. The third floor bedrooms share a full size bath and two half baths. You have already heard about the view from the tower room! It has a kingsize bed, its' own bath, and a roof-top patio. Folks will fight over who gets to sleep there!
On the first floor as well as the kitchen and dining/great room, there is a living room with TV. The first floor also has two half baths. The lower level - not really a basement (it was the old summer kitchen) is a large game room area with a pool table, ping pong table, TV, half bath, and tables and chairs. There is a backyard patio with two large grills. Rock of Ages has a large parking area to accommodate big groups.
Although it is wonderful in the summer with the windows open and the lake breezes, we do have air conditioning. Rock of Ages can be used year round and the lake in all its glory in the winter with ice and snow is something else!! It is a great place for business or church groups or special interest retreats and seminars, for example birders or artists.
Our rates are for the entire property, not per person as in an inn or bed and breakfast. NOV- APRIL (With the exception of the holidays). I offer up to half off the regular rate, depending on the size of the group. Please send an inquiry for more details and a quote. I am very glad to answer any questions, I know it can be a big job planning for a large group or family.
Keywords: HUGE, Historic, reunion home, lakefront
Very good place to gather and have meetings and just hang out!
This is the perfect property for big families. We filled it with lots of love and laughter. Everything you could possibly want in the kitchen is there. Everything is very organized as well. All of the family enjoy having the game room in the basement. The lake views are spectacular. We love Rock of Ages!
This was our 3rd annual Thanksgiving reunion at Rock of Ages; a great house for our group of 21. The weather was cold and blustery this year, but we turned on the gas fireplace, played games, watched football and took full advantage of the incredible kitchen, with mesmerizing Lake Erie as the back drop.
Was a very enjoyable weekend with family and friends who traveled to Marblehead for my daughters wedding.
Our book group loved Rock of Ages! Beds we’re comfortable and the waves were so relaxing! Much needed weekend away! We can’t wait to come back! Only downside is that we came during big season so they got into the house, but we didn’t notice them much.
Everything thing was great except the neighbors who kept calling the cops. Speed limit is 25 mph but neighbor posted their own signs to read 10mph. However our visit from the cops was a pleasure and told us that information.
ROCK OF AGES was a perfect place to hold our family vacation. It easily accommodated our group of 30+ with room to spare. The property is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need…especially the kitchen! The lake front outdoor space was peaceful and private. The owner responded quickly to any inquiries we had. Would definitely recommend it!
Very spacious house with gorgous views of the lake. We had 28 family members ranging from 3 months to 85 years and we never felt crowded. There was plenty of table space at meals. Kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need, including large pots. Large trees provided great shading. Local shopping and a winary within walking distance. Easy access to the water. You have beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset from the whole house, especially from the eagles nest. Only suggestion is to update majority of the mattresses.
This property is very charming. The owner's have made an effort to keep the orginial sections as much as possible while adding newer amenities. The kitchen is one of the best rentals our family of 20+ has seen. There are enough dishes, large pots etc. to perpare meals for this many people. One note, the main floor bedroom does have stairs to access from the kitchen. This is a great property for large groups.
Rock of Ages was a great venue for our family reunion of 20 plus folks. Marla was a fantastic communicator and made everything easy. House was well stocked with every kitchen utensil we needed for large group cooking and the vistas on to Lake Erie were amazing. Marblehead is a great little vacation town. Highly recommend.
The Rock of Ages is an amazing “home” directly on Lake Erie. It easily accommodates 30 + people of all ages. The kitchen has multiple of everything (even 2 dishwashers!) and is beautifully maintained. The lawn is large enough for multiple yard games. We saw beautiful sunsets and sunrises over the water. It is a perfect place for a large gathering!
Just a great place for a large family gathering.
Loved the property! Fully stocked with all the essentials – such as soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and including makeup remover wipes. As everyone has said – the views of the lake REALLY are awesome. Who knew there was a place like this in Northwest Ohio?! Nice to see an old property kept up and well maintained. I hope it makes it to 2061!
First class hostess, clean, fresh linens and well-appointed kitchen! Our family loves the Rock of Ages !
Marla made sure our experience was top notch. The historic home has so much character and breathtaking views. We will definitely be coming back!
This was the second year our family reunion Thanksgiving was at Rock of Ages. It is the perfect place for our large group; the bedrooms are comfortable and private, the kitchen is open, large, and very well equipped. The view is fantastic and with the nice weather this year, we were able to enjoy the outside as well.
Excellent
We had 21 family members of all ages 75-16mos. Great get away! Kitchen is amazing!! We enjoyed euchre in the evening. Watching the frieghters in and out all day. One little warning, exercise your quads... lots of steps. We would definitely go back.
This house is unbelievable in every imaginable way.. The home is very historical-built in 1861. It is very large with high ceilings and spacious rooms and the inside is beautiful. It has been modernized in every way to satisfy all age groups. The fact that it sits directly on Lake Erie with a large frontal property line makes it so enjoyable to not only swim and kayak as we did, but also to just watch the unobstructed view of Lake to view the sunrise, the sky and the many ships, boats and sailboats from the yard or from the many rooms that face the lake. It has all the amenities a modern family could want. Since the actual beach is rocky, all sunbathing can be done in the beautiful yard area. Our children and grandchildren loved it. This was the finest rental house we have ever stayed in. I would recommend this home to anyone who is looking for the ultimate location for a family reunion.
Our family had a great time. Twenty nine out of 31 attended at one time or another throughout the week. Couldn't have had a better time. The views are amazing and you can tell much thought has gone into making a stay fun with many things to do but still relaxing when you need quiet. One thought - the tower bedroom - hard for tall people to use.
What a beautiful place and location. Had room for all 30+ at the reunion and everyone was very happy. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Well done.
This property is amazing! The pictures do not do this house justice. It has everything! My guests enjoyed the historical home and enjoyed the modern amenities. We all loved having our morning coffee outside on the lakeshore and falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves. My family from Massachusetts kept saying, I can't believe this is Ohio! They said it was better than their summer homes on the Cape. The kitchen and common areas are all spacious and comfortable, allowing everyone to mingle and relax with the stunning lake views. Everyone is already checking out dates for a future stay! The host is beyond helpful and welcoming. Looking forward to our next booking with her.
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