Dorothy Perelman and Carl Farona are the people behind Private Lodgings. They are each long time…read moreCleveland residents and have encyclopedic knowledge of real estate in Cleveland. They manage the rental of our furnished Cleveland home when we are away during part of each year. Consistently they find us people who take meticulous care of our property, pay the rent on time and honor our house rules. Unlike more corporate property managers, Dorothy and Carl take a personal interest in finding the right guests for us. They could almost be considered match-makers! We are delighted with their personal touch which creates a high level of professionalism within their company.

The worst experience we ever have had dealing with an owner's agent. We saw an ad for a nice house…read morein Cleveland Heights for $2,500 per month and inquired. Dorothy from Private Lodgings showed us the house and repeatedly told us the rent was "the same as the last tenant, $1,500 per month". She said the owner wanted more than a 12 month lease, but would check if he would accept a year. We thought "great deal for a nice place." When we went to sign the lease the rent turned out to be $2,500. We figured Dorothy is a little more than just flaky, so she just made a mistake. Any, the lease would be for 9 months, not 12. We should have taken notice we were dealing with incompetence and fled at that point. We signed anyway, got the keys and moved in. We called Dorothy to ask about the time frame for completion of work on the master bath shower stall and to see whether anything could be done about the standing water on the patio (it does not drain properly). She went crazy, calling us aggressive, complainers, etc. Two hours later we got an email from the owner of house stating that he would not rent to us. Later in a phone call he said repeatedly that Private Lodgings screwed up badly and he would have to deal with them. The end result is we relied on Private Lodgings authority as agent for the owner, signed a lease, paid the first month's rent, made a considerable security deposit payment and moved all our possessions in to the house. A day later we had to rent a moving truck, find a hotel to stay in and storage place to hold our possessions. We are out thousands of dollars because of their absolute incompetence. Run, don't walk, away from these losers.

What a wonderful and affordable Bed & Breakfast! We had a most delightful stay in this charming…read moreinn with its homespun atmosphere. The inn is a historic house with authentic character. Our host, Ron, was so very hospitable and accommodating. The bed was quite comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was light and healthy fare and we had a fantastic conversation with Ron and the other guests. While it was too hot to be outside much, we did tour the gardens and clearly Steve's marvelous landscaping skills are evident. We definitely recommend this to other travelers!

I love the Ivy Tree Inn for the delicious breakfasts and the lovely old victorian architecture…read more I've stayed there many times as an Oberlin Alum visiting campus to work with the development department, give a talk in the sociology department, or to take my son on a college visit. We've even stayed there for a few of my reunions as it is far comfier than a dorm room, particularly in the eyes of my spouse who is a Berkeley grad and not nostalgic about Oberlin dorm life. Ron and Steve are delightful hosts.

I've stayed at B&B's all over the country, and I have to say this is one of the best I've…read moreencountered. It's new, and it's the only B&B in Berea, with the quaint downtown square right around the corner. The owners are quick to respond to any problems, the location is fantastic, the beds are good. Even the *towels* here are top-notch. When I checked to make sure I didn't have down pillows, I found brand new allergy shield pillow covers on high-quality synthetic pillows. When you stay in a B&B in an old Victorian or heritage home, usually that means dealing with a tiny bathroom, undersized shower, and so on; the beautiful old home that houses Riverside Gables was completely renovated in fall 2012, with nice big showers, new fixtures, and new floors. Guests even have a sitting room, with a kitchenette and fridge, Keurig coffee machine, spare dishes, and (my favorite) electric kettle and teapots for tea. Glass bottles of water are kept chilled for the use of the guests, and it was great to have that bottle of water to take to my room (and also not feel like I was wasting a plastic bottle just to have something cold to drink.) There's also a separate back door for guests. Breakfast has been excellent: fruit salad to start, juice, a beautiful omelette the first time I stayed and a Belgian waffle this morning. The owners have a beautiful Golden Retriever, but he is not allowed in the B&B portion of the house. Catherine is lovely to talk to, knowledgeable about the area, and responsive to the needs and preferences of her guests. If business brings me back to the area, I will *definitely* put this place at the top of my list.

A great little bed and breakfast. The breakfasts are tasty and their only drawback is that they…read morewere too large for those of us who eat light breakfasts. The bathrooms are sizable and modern, the bedrooms are cozy and comfortable, plus there's a sitting room if you want to get out of the bedroom. The owners are pleasant and sociable and they've got a friendly Golden Retriever who's quiet and stays out of the guest part of the house. Second best is that they've got both a Tesla wall charger and a J1772 charger for those with electric cars, and the best thing is that you have the delightful Rocky River Valley across the street for driving and recreation.

After searching the internet for top rated B&B's in Ohio, we chose Hallauer House Bed & Breakfast…read moreon the occasion of our 44th wedding anniversary!. Built in 1830 in the town that gave rise to the Civil War, this charming B&B, a stop on the Underground Railroad, is a virtual museum of mid-18th century and Victorian American History! (And this place is supposedly haunted by a previous owner!). The current owners Joe and Susan are a wealth of knowledge of the history on the house and the area! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to adults and teens (with adults) of any age! (There are too many antiques around for tiny hands to touch.) Hallauer House is just 4 miles from the heart of Oberlin, but trust me, it will be worth the drive to this gem on the Underground Railroad if you are looking for peace and quiet, an exquisite 5-Star gourmet breakfast, a spa package, a workout room, if you so choose, and delightful hosts who work very hard to make their guests feel warmly welcomed. Considering all the amenities provided by Joe and Susan, I don't think any other area lodging facility could even begin to compare!

The Best Kept Secret in Oberlin - We were in town for a family event and the Hallauer House was…read moreable to accommodate three couples comfortably. Breakfast and coffee offerings were top-notch. Coming from a city that is high on organic, all-natural foods and perfectly roasted coffee, you can imagine our fussy palates. The Hallauer House passed with flying colors. The bed & breakfast itself has quite a bit of history within it's walls. The hosts, Susan and Joe, are happy to acquaint you with myriad antiques and artifacts they've collected throughout the years. The house is quite old - 100+ years. Of special note are the leftover markings and trap door from the underground railroad which used to run through the house in the 1800's. I would highly recommend booking with the Hallauer House as far in advance as you can. They get booked up quickly AND there isn't a better place to stay in Oberlin!

Fine for the night. But wouldn't want to stay longer. Room appears clean when you walk in but there…read moreare lots of stains (especially on the shower curtain and on the sheets) and cobwebs. AC didn't work when we walked in, had to go to the office for them to turn the power on to it (they have a breaker box they can turn it on or off with). TV remote didn't work, had to go get new batteries and it still didn't work. Bed comfortable, good for a quick nights stay.

Terrible experience. The hotel doesn't use a computer. You have to fill out a reservation by hand…read more Who does this in 2018. Get with it. My assistant booked through hotels.com and they didn't have the price. I had to dig up an email for them to see. I got irritated and rightly should and she tried to blame it on me. Rooms are severely outdated. The budget inn in town is much nicer and the service is excellent.

A great unique b & b - not to be missed. we just stay there in late April 2025. the owner did a…read moregreat job providing snacks, glasses, toiletries ... Very clean and close to everything.

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! The jailhouse is such a unique place to stay. Vermilion is a very nice town and…read morewe cannot wait to come back to visit. We would definitely stay at the jailhouse again. Marcos thought of so many little details.

Our family had our 96 year old Dad's Celebration of Life at the Wild Waves compound. We discovered…read morethe property in January while it was under several feet of snow, and closed. We made arrangements on the phone with Cindy to reserve all 6 motel rooms, the pavilion and the attached 3 BR house. The motel rooms: Each had something different to offer. All were very large. All had fridge, microwave, full size drip coffee maker and 2 queen size beds. Room 2 had a kitchenette and room 6 has a sliding glass door with a small patio and view of the sunset. We were there in the very beginning of the season and the motel rooms were a bit "musty". We live near the ocean so we knew what to expect when a property is closed up for a period of time and brought some diffusers and essential oils. This made everything perfect. I imagine as the season rolls along, the musty-ness goes away. The towels and linens were great and the pillows very comfortable What to bring when staying in the motel: coffee and condiments, coffee cups, hair dryer, cooler for ice or bring some extra plastic ice cube trays, bathrobe. You don't get the fancy, extra swag that you get at the high priced hotels. The attached house: All linens and towels were provided and checked on every day. Plates, glassware, cups, pots and pans, silverware, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, and a few serving pieces are provided. There is one ice cube tray in the full size refrigerator. Full size washer and dryer. We bought bags of ice at the marina down the street. There is also a growing (I'm assuming) amount of stuff that people leave. Foil, baggies, laundry detergent, paper plates, paper towels ice etc. I wouldn't depend on those things, but maybe call Cindy the day before you leave to see what's there so you don't drag it there. We liked having a large cooler for beer and extra ice. There is a gas grill and a picnic table on one patio, an enclosed porch with seating and an outside porch with seating. Also a nice size "mud room" with lots of storage and places to hang jackets and purses. Beach chairs are provided down at the beach as well as fire wood for fires. There is plenty of green space for out door games. The pavilion: This is the jewel of the property!!!!!! IT IS STUNNING! Inside has a bar and full size refrigerator. And plenty of room for tables. We set up our food tables (3 6 ft tables) and there was still plenty of room. I couldn't tell if there was AC. The temp was very comfortable. This building has a covered outside area that comfortably seats at least 30 people. Round black wrought iron tables and chairs. About 6 or 7 low top tables that could seat 5. Below the covered space is an open deck that had a mixture of low top tables and high tip pub wrought iron tables and chairs. Could seat another 30 people at least. THE BEST PART OF THIS AREA IS THE NIGHTLY SUNSET. THERE ARE NO WORDS!!!!! Cindy, our hostess: Where would we be without her????? I hate to think. She was engaging from the get go in December. She helped us narrow down the caterer, rolled along when we changed the guests in the motel rooms, we changed the number of nights several times and was at our beck and call the minute we arrived. If she was leaving for the day, she would say "just give me a call if you need anything"!!!! She helped us haul all of our stuff down to the pavilion for the celebration, and kept the trash cans from overflowing. She did everything very unobtrusively. Hardly knew she was there. Cindy was so friendly and helpful. A true hostess! We have decided to replicate this trip (without the funeral part!) every 2 years to meet up with friends and relatives. Can't beat the value, accommodations or especially the hospitality! Would live here year round if I could!

This was exactly what my family was looking for. Quiet, economical, on the lake, & a nice beach. We…read morewere more than pleased. Knowing that economy was a priority, I was anxious - but we loved it here! The private beach is amazing, and the HUGE yard/property was beautiful. A fire pit and a pile of wood was even available for our use, along with plenty of lawn/beach chairs. This is a traditional "motel" (Not hotel) setup, but with only 6 units, it felt more private, and with much cleaner and larger rooms than normal, and homey accoutrements, not to mention a full size refrigerator, which was invaluable to my family of 4, since we were there for 4 days. We spent 2 days on the beach relaxing and 2 at Cedar Point, which is less than a half hour away. Lastly, Patti, the owner, with whom you personally deal throughout your entire experience, is a delight! Friendly, unpretentious, thorough, and obviously caring. If/when we ever come back this way- we will call Patti. For the location, beach, and local family ownership- I can't imagine more bang for the buck.

This is great place for family. Quaint. Near good food and other beaches. A great ocean getaway…read moresubstitute if you're trying to save money or stay local.

The perfect place to spend a quiet time on Lake Erie. The hosts provide EVERYTHING to make the stay…read moreeasy and fun. Our birthday party, picnic and campfire (with s'mores) was the best time...the kids will have such good memories their stay in Ohio. Highly recommend this clean well kept place to enjoy a summer stay.