Welcome to Cole Creek Acres, hosted by brothers Larry and Mark Fisher. The cabin is Amish-built, yet has all the modern amenities, including a full kitchen, central heat and air, hot tub, 2 bedrooms, a sofa bed, and a loft, to comfortably sleep 10. The property includes a private 18-acre lake, with fishing, swimming, and kayaking. The property has been in our family since 1963. We love it and hope you do too. Your hosts brothers Larry and Mark Fisher invite you to their Amish-built cabin on a private 18-acre lake. Guests will have access to another 20 acres of grassland and wooded walking paths. Although just a 1000 feet off of the road, you will feel the quiet and solitude of nature. We all live within 2 miles of the cabin and will be available if any issues arrive. Our goal is for you to have a great stay, and we will work to make that happen. There is a tiny house on the property that is 450 feet from the cabin that we are also renting on AIRBNB, and the driveway is shared. You will have your still have your own private beach and plenty of space that is "just yours." Check-in policy: We have a keyless entry and will email you directions on accessing the cabin a few days before your stay begins. Check-in is at 4 p.m. Check out policy: Check-out is at 10 a.m. sharp. We ask you to clean the dishes and put them away or leave them on the drying rack in the kitchen. Also, please put all towels that are used in the shower. We will take care of bedding. You don't even have to worry about making the bed on the last day. Finally, we hope you had a 5 star stay and would appreciate a review. We will do the same. Wif information: We will email you the wifi network name and password, along with other important information a few days before your arrival Ask if you want it: We have a pack and play that is available upon request. There is also a 6 by 2 1/2 foot table with six fold up chairs, but we can provide an additional 4 chairs upon request. Other important notes: This is a new listing on Airbnb. We have tried to think of everything, but please contact us if we missed something. The cabin itself is complete, but the yard is still in progress, and we have some stone and sand piles on the property. There may be limited construction equipment on the property, but it should not hinder your stay. We will do our best to not inconvenience our guests. Winter weather policy: The driveway to the cabin is stone and will not be affected by rain. However, snow in the winter months may be an issue, and if snow is predicted we highly recommend a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We will make a reasonable effort to keep the driveway plowed, but will be unable to plow the drive multiple times per day, and we will not be responsible for vehicles that get stuck. Highlights (details below): *Sleeps up to 10 *Lake and nature views *7 person hot tub with lake view *25 minutes from Cedar Point and Sports Force Park in Sandusky *10 minutes from Norwalk Raceway Park *Rural setting but just over a mile from the city of Norwalk *Propane Grill *Outdoor concrete patio *Private, no other buildings within 400 feet *Fully equipped kitchen *Modern fully finished basement, with walkout sliding glass door *2 bedrooms, 3 bed loft (a 3 bed trundle bed), and queen sleeper sofa *Full bath *Children are welcome *Kayaks and a canoe provided (as well as life jackets) *Catch and release fishing (bass, catfish, bluegill and many others) The Property: The Cole Creek Acres cabin is set on 100 acres that have been in our family since 1951. Our lake is a former gravel quarry and is up to 35 feet deep. The lake is spring-fed, and the fishing is excellent. We think you will love the morning view overlooking the lake and the evening sunsets from the front porch. The cabin has all the modern amenities; wifi, central heat, and air conditioning, two televisions, and a private hot tub tucked underneath the front porch on our concrete patio. There is a propane grill and an outdoor picnic table on the spacious patio, and a fire pit steps away from the cabin, as well as a private beach. Feel free to grab one of our kayaks to explore the water. We have life jackets available and highly recommend children under 18 and anyone who is not a strong swimmer wear one. There is no lifeguard on duty, no diving, and swimming is at your own risk. You have full access to the lake, and the sand beach in front of the cabin is all yours. We have the occasional family member on the water and our family does have a few campers a quarter-mile from the cabin and across the lake. You will have access to woods to take a stroll in, and Cole Creek itself. We just ask that you respect property lines and not go across Cole Creek into our crop fields. Local attractions and amenities: Local attractions include Cedar Point, Lake Erie, Sports Force Park, and the Norwalk Drag Strip. All are less than 30 minutes away. Norwalk has several restaurants and grocery stores, all within a short drive. Look for our electronic guide book that we will email you with our favorite local restaurants, shops, parks and other attractions. Amenities include Netflix, Internet, plenty of parking, linens and towels, several kayaks and paddles, life jackets, a propane grill, a 7 person hot tub with exclusive access, a fire pit with wood supplied, fully stocked kitchen with essentials such as salt/pepper, oils, sugar, coffee, and creamer. There is also a washer and dryer, and a picnic table. You will also have a private sandy beach area. Grocery stores and restaurants are located in Norwalk. There are several of each within a 10-minute drive, including WalMart. See our electronic guidebook for recommendations. You are the only guest in the cabin. There is a home that is several hundred feet from you, with a tree line in between. There is also an area across the water that is reserved for family, but you will have the area around the cabin all to yourself, as well as access to the entire 18 acre lake. Policies and rules: Some of these policies outline how we enforce the Airbnb Guest Standards. Policies may be mediated or enforced by Airbnb or law enforcement. When reasonably possible, we will seek to address policy concerns with you directly before asking Airbnb or law enforcement to intervene. By making a reservation with us, you agree to the terms in our listing. Major cleanliness concerns: • Typically, preparing the cabin for the next guest requires 4-5 hrs. Guests who leave the cabin in a particularly unacceptable condition may be charged an additional cleaning fee of $50/hr plus cleaner’s mileage in addition to the cost of any rental or purchase of cleaning equipment & supplies required to remedy the issues. • Strong odors will incur the additional cleaning fees noted above. • Guests are responsible for replacement/cleaning costs of damaged items. Items that require replacement will be charged at the cost of a NEW same/similar item. Even if Airbnb depreciates the item due to its age, you agree to pay for a NEW item. We agree to fairly represent replacement costs and to attempt to replace an item at a reasonable price as much as possible. • Should guests leave such a mess or damage that we are unable to accommodate our next booking, additional fees (beyond the cleaning fee noted above) include reimbursement for any cancellation or rebooking fees we might incur due to being unable to accommodate the next guest(s), the cost to place the next guest(s) in another location, reimbursement for other costs we might incur for the closure, plus up to $200/day per 24 hrs of closure. Any insurance payment/reimbursement we receive related to the mess/damage will not reduce the amount owed. Unauthorized guests: • Anyone not counted/included on a reservation is an Unauthorized Guest. Make sure to include children in the reservation. • Guests who make a reservation must provide Airbnb a government ID and be one of the guests staying (no third-party bookings). We may request to see your ID. • You are welcome to request changes to the number of guests if needed. Fees will be adjusted up or down at our standard extra person rates as long as you let us know before your stay. • If you bring more people than our stated maximum occupancy, each extra person is $50 per person, per night, for the entire length of the booking, regardless of how long the person remains on our property. These guests remain Unauthorized Guests and we can ask Airbnb to charge you for these guests even if you don’t agree to the charges. If you bring Unauthorized Guests, everyone may be asked to vacate the property immediately, or at any time during a reservation, with no refunds for any remaining nights. (Should you wish to have day guests, please discuss that with us.) Parking: • Park vehicles in stone parking areas behind the cabin • Do not park any vehicles below the cabin or in the grass area • Do not block the driveway that continues beyond the cabin Smoking: • No smoking or vaping indoors. Before any outdoor use, close nearby doors and windows to avoid smoke smells inside the cabin • Extinguish and dispose of butts properly • No marijuana usage (illegal in Ohio) • Many guests are sensitive to smoke. Take care to avoid bringing in smoky smells on clothing or personal items • Smoky or inhaled substance smells will incur a minimum $100 fee, in addition to cleaning or closure fees Further check out details: • Check out is 10 am SHARP • Late fees are $25 per 30 minutes past 10:30 am • Our cleaners live as much as an hour away. We cannot call last minute to tell them a guest is running late. They have already left home, arranged for childcare, and are awaiting your prompt departure. A guest who checks out late is a big challenge for us. We compensate our cleaners when they are sitting waiting on your departure. Further Check-in details: • Check-in is anytime AFTER 4 pm • NO early check-in. Guests who arrive prior to 4 pm will be asked to wait until we are finished cleaning. • Self-service check-in, so it’s no problem to arrive late at night Pets: • At this time we do not allow pets -Bringing pets may result in removal from the property with no refund -Please respect this policy Children: • We are happy to have children of any age :) • Note that we have an open spiral staircase and there are natural outdoor hazards on our property Parties: • Airbnb does not permit parties of any type • Guests may be asked to vacate immediately • No refund for remaining stay • Cleaning/closure fees apply • Legal/police intervention may occur Substance abuse: • No smoking/vaping anywhere on property for guests under age 21 • No underage drinking (under 21) • Be respectful and avoid excess alcohol • No use of any substance prohibited by law in Ohio (marijuana is illegal here) * No use on our property, on adjacent/nearby public or private properties, or on shared areas such as the road leading to our property. Guests will be asked to leave immediately with no refund, even if we have not personally observed usage. Reports of usage by neighbors, security team members, or law enforcement will incur the same action and penalties as if we had personally observed usage. Host is happy to give guests their privacy but nearby and available if needed. The property is on a state route, but is situated 1/4 of a mile off the road and is surrounded by trees. The nearest neighbor is several hundred feet away from the cabin. Although you are in a country setting, you are only one mile from the city of Norwalk. Although the cabin is in a quiet, nature-filled setting, getting around the neighborhood is easy. At the top of the 1000 foot driveway is State Route 61. Please be aware that the cabin is located at the end of an 800 foot stone driveway, and the driveway to the cabin is on a hill. In the winter, it is highly recommended that guests have a 4 wheel drive vehicle if snow is predicted. We will make a reasonable effort to keep the driveway plowed, but may not be able to keep it completely clear if there is heavy snow. We will not be responsible for vehicles that are stuck or can't travel up the hill because of snowy weather.