Thinking about a summer place, a rental or a full-time move to Ohio’s Lake Erie shore? Our free 16-page Living in Vacationland, Ohio guide covers the fun and the practical side of life at the lake, from Cedar Point and Put-in-Bay to ferry schedules, rental rules, schools and financing.

What’s Inside

• The 13 communities: Port Clinton, Catawba Island, Marblehead & Lakeside, Put-in-Bay and the islands, Sandusky, Huron, Vermilion, Oak Harbor and more, with median prices
• Cedar Point & Sandusky: coasters, Cedar Point Shores, HalloWeekends and year-round indoor waterparks
• Put-in-Bay & the Lake Erie Islands: Perry’s Monument, Crystal Cave, Kelleys Island’s Glacial Grooves, ferries and island flights
• Birding & nature: the Biggest Week in American Birding, Magee Marsh, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and state parks
• Golf, boating & fishing: nine area golf courses, marinas, charters and the Walleye Capital of the World
• Wineries & events: nine Lake Erie wineries, the Walleye Festival, Lakeside Chautauqua and the Walleye Drop
• Owning a lake home: second homes vs. rentals, short-term rental rules, flood insurance, condo fees and winterizing
• Schools, health care & services: school districts, Magruder Hospital and Firelands Regional, utilities and taxes
• Getting around: Route 2, drive times, ferries and Erie-Ottawa International Airport
• Catawba Island communities: all 21 neighborhoods with their own pages on our site
• Financing: example payments and loan options with Matt Sheffey of Keller Home Loans
• Your closing team: Matt Sheffey and Trilogy Title Agency

Questions About Life at the Lake?

Call the Vacationland Ohio Team at 419-504-1500, contact us, or browse Catawba Island communities and our mortgage calculator.