My friends and I parked in Sandusky and took the ferry to Kelley's Island, where we stayed for a…read moreweek. The ferry ride was really enjoyable, with beautiful views of lake Erie, and cedar point. We would do it again for sure. Reliable, safe, clean and a great part of our week.

Very comfortable ride with indoor and outdoor seating available. Getting on and off with steady…read moreramps and crew to assist was nice!

Biking through, they let me stay even though it was after camping season ended. I loved the…read moreoutdoor shower.

This campsite is SUPER reasonable and we were very pleased with our stay! We are pretty low…read moremaintenance folks so we weren't looking for anything fancy - we were looking to "camp" minus the sweating our butts off and we got just that. Our Cabin was just what we needed. We brought our own bedding, we brought groceries to cook-out and we had a microwave to nuke some frozen breakfast waffles for the kids and a little mini-fridge. The ONLY thing that really would have been awesome would have been a little shelf in the cabin (even just a cheap plastic one with 3 or 4 shelves) for all of the bags we brought. We stayed 4 nights and it was myself, my husband and our 2 children under the age of 4. We had 3 bags of clothes alone not to mention all the needs of young kids. There was a playground and my kids made a friend the first night so we sat around and drank a few beers with the other couple and got to meet some people and converse while the kids played. You don't get that very often at a hotel - which I loved! Past campers had even left charcoal and wood up at the covered picnic table area so we didn't end up having to buy any which was sweet. There was a game room but with our kids being younger, we didn't spend any time there but it had some teenaged and pre-teen kids hanging out playing ping-pong and having a good time so, that was cool! We are platinum pass holders at Worlds of Fun in KC so, all in all, with the money we saved on the camping vs. hotels and not having to pay the 3 days we went to Cedar Point and grilling out and eating breakfast at the cabin it made for a super affordable family vacation. It was about a 20-25 minute drive to Cedar Point but it was nice to see a little bit of the rural outskirts of Sandusky on the way and was close to Marble Head Lighthouse as well so we checked that out as well.

Great campground if you need electric and campsites, bathrooms unusable for campsite goers, has…read morewell over 300 bugs in the men's bathroom, serious bug infestation present, if you go here make sure your party has an RV or all females, or doing your business is going to annoy the **** out of you.

We rented a unit on the lake. For the amount of money we…read morespent and the view the cabin was lacking. When we walked up to it the first thing we all noticed was the rot on our building and the front deck hadn't been pressure washed in a long while. The chairs outside needed to be cleaned as they were filthy and moldy. When we opened the door it seemed like the housekeepers had come in to clean out but didn't add any shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower. There was no hair dryer. There were no cups, there was nothing extra but towels. And we spent three nights. The mattresses were lumpy. It was crappy enough sleeping on a double bed but the mattresses were all terrible. This is supposed to be the Mecca in the USA for coaster fanatics. And yes, we have been all over the USA to ride coasters and check out all sizes of parks. This was pretty much the worst place we have ever stayed in property. The food was pretty awful as well js. When you play with the big boys you have to keep up with the big boys and this is not keeping up. SMH. Loved the view.

So dirty and full of dead bugs. Can't sit down outside without getting filthy…read more They had a coffee maker but only decafe coffees. Not helpful.

When looking for a place to stay while we visited Cedar Point, there were a lot of expensive places…read morethat didn't fit our budget. Thankfully we found the Maples! It's only slightly further out from the theme park than other hotels and infinitely worth the price reduction. The fancy old school neon sign out front is a helpful waypoint when you're coming back after dark (no missing your turn!). This isn't a chain location; it's independently owned and operated by a swell fella named Steve. Steve was very friendly and happy to have us for three nights. Each morning we were able to go over to the "office" (the back of his home) and snag free coffee, donuts, fruit, and granola bars (no COVID excuses!). He said hi to us or waved whenever he saw us enter or leave the property. And what a gorgeous piece of property it is! We both really enjoyed the more "homey" feel to this over the traditional parking lot + multifloor hotel. The rooms are small and honestly reminded me of my grandma's old house, which is probably accurate because this place was probably built around the 1950's. You can see it in the tile bathrooms and fixtures. That said, it is on the older side so there are some imperfections here and there if you look close. Some rusty grout, some warped wood, that kind of thing. Sure, it'd be nice if some renovations were done. But again, we spent the majority of our time riding roller coasters, not relaxing in our room so we really weren't seeking a "resort" experience. It all depends on what you're looking for in a stay. There is a pool which we unfortunately never got the time to utilize, but it looked really nice and the hours are generous. The ice machine worked really well so we were never without cold water to drink. The only thing that was missing that would've been really nice to have was a mini fridge/microwave so we could have some meals without going out. Each room also comes with a fold-out little bed so you can sleep an additional person or child. I actually ended up using it because it was softer than the full-sized bed. Steve was generous in supplying additional soap bars/shampoo during our multi day stay. The TV worked well and had all the standard channels. The wi-fi worked great for all my needs! A/C was functional and not too loud. Do note that this place is right next to the railroad tracks and trains will go by throughout the day/evening. We noticed the busiest time seemed to be 7am. The trains always blow their whistle while going by and it is quite loud.

This place is a VIBE and has a family business for 100 years! Not going to lie, the photos almost…read morethrew me off and we almost didn't stay here. However, when a business is open for 100 years, you have to give it a shot! First, I highly recommend that the owners hire a social media manager and post pictures that do this place justice. The grounds are super cute and the sign offers a great photo op! Walking into the room brought an enormous rush of nostalgia. It was cool to be able to stay in a place that my grandparents would have stopped at in their younger years. Most importantly, the rooms and bathrooms were super clean!! The room comes with a modern television and a small refrigerator. The property owners are very personable and, as part of your room fee, they provide freshly made local donuts each morning. The donuts are worth the stay alone. In this day and age, we were surprised to be able to find such a cool Experience for such little cost. Easy parking, beautiful pool (we didn't use it but it looked nice), amazing customer service. Without hesitation, we will stay here whenever we are back in town. Maples Motel is a historic treasure and I highly recommend staying here.

Wondering what to do during your visit to the Sandusky, OH (Lake Erie Shores & Islands) area? Stop…read moreby the newly renovated welcome center and get some ideas. You will be able to pick up maps, brochures, and coupons for all kinds of unique places and activities in the area. In addition, you can even pick up some cool Lake Erie Love swag such as buttons, stickers, or cookies...all for free! The staff is super friendly and more than willing to suggest great places for you to visit. There is so much to explore. Plan your visit today!

Chrissy was amazing! Our family reunion was an incredible experience with the itinerary she…read moredesigned! 11 out of 10!

Our friends and family had a wonderful time in the Buckeye Sports theme room. It was perfect for…read moreall of us. We were staying here for my daughters cheer competition that was at Kalahari. This was better than staying at the resort because we had our own little personal game room. Everyone was comfortable and the hosts were very accommodating. I highly recommend to stay here especially with pets. We didn't notice until the day we left, that there was a park and playground in walking distance. We will definitely be staying here again in the future!