Exterior of the Lakeside Historic Inn Condo

162 Walnut Ave · Lakeside Chautauqua, Ohio

The Lakeside Historic Inn Condo

A charming 1-bedroom retreat with 2 beds and a sofa sleeper — sleeps up to 6 — inside a renovated 1893 Victorian inn, steps from Lake Erie and inside the Lakeside Chautauqua gates.

★ 1 Bedroom · 2 Beds + Sofa Sleeper ★ 2 Bathrooms ★ Sleeps up to 6 ★ Inside the Chautauqua Gates

Birders — welcome!

Minutes to Magee Marsh for the Biggest Week

Coming for The Biggest Week in American Birding (May 8–17, 2026)? You're about 25 minutes from Magee Marsh boardwalk, 20 minutes from Ottawa NWR, and steps from Meadowbrook Marsh. Porch for dawn coffee, quiet mornings, gear storage — ready for pre-sunrise departures.

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About the Condo

A Victorian-era inn, reimagined for modern stays

Originally built in 1893, the Lakeside Historic Inn has been thoughtfully restored and converted into private condominium residences. Our unit (5/17) retains the period charm — high ceilings, tall windows, hardwood details — with a fully updated kitchen, bathrooms, and air conditioning.

At 502 square feet with 2 beds in the bedroom plus a fold-out sofa sleeper, it comfortably sleeps up to 6 — perfect for couples, small families, or a pair of birding buddies. You get the walkability of a classic resort village: a short stroll to the lakefront, downtown shops, restaurants, and Chautauqua programming at Hoover Auditorium.

Updated kitchen with original spiral staircase — period charm meets modern stay

What's Included

Amenities & Features

1 Bedroom, 2 Baths

2 beds + sofa sleeper · sleeps 6

Full Kitchen

Stove, fridge, dishwasher, cookware

High-Speed Wi-Fi

Remote-work friendly

Central A/C

Keep cool on hot Lake Erie summer days

Shared Porch

Perfect for morning coffee

Linens & Towels

Fresh set provided

Inside the Gates

Walk to Hoover Auditorium, Pavilion, beach

Self Check-in

Arrive on your schedule (after 4pm)

At-a-Glance

Seasonal Rates

Off Season

$95

per night

Mid-Oct – March

2-night minimum

Shoulder Season

$115

per night

April–May & Sept–mid-Oct

2-night minimum

Most Popular

Peak Season

$200

per night

Memorial Day – Labor Day

3-night minimum

Event Premium

$260

per night

Holiday weekends & major concerts

Minimums vary

Weekly stays 10% off · Monthly stays 20% off · Rates subject to change; exact pricing shown on booking platforms.

What to Do

Why People Come to Lakeside

The Biggest Week in American Birding

May 8–17, 2026 · Magee Marsh & NW Ohio

Warblers descend on Lake Erie's southern shore during spring migration. Our condo is ~25 minutes from the famous Magee Marsh boardwalk.

Lakeside Chautauqua Season

May 22 – September 7, 2026

75+ concerts and performances across the summer — Jazz Experience (June), Desert Song musical (July), Bluegrass Festival (August), and much more.

Marblehead Lighthouse

~10 minutes away

The oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Beautiful state park, climbable tower, photo-worthy sunsets.

Lake Erie Islands

Ferry from Marblehead & Catawba

Day trips to Kelleys Island and Put-in-Bay. Rent a golf cart, tour wineries, hit the beach.

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Getting Here

162 Walnut Ave · Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440

Driving Distances

  • Cleveland: ~75 min west
  • Toledo: ~55 min east
  • Columbus: ~2 h 15 min north
  • Detroit: ~2 h southeast
  • Pittsburgh: ~3 h west

Nearby Highlights

  • • Magee Marsh Wildlife Area — 25 min
  • • Marblehead Lighthouse State Park — 10 min
  • • Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge — 20 min
  • • Meadowbrook Marsh — 5 min
  • • Put-in-Bay ferry (Catawba) — 15 min to dock

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