Lake Point Motel
908 E Main St
Marblehead, OH
A family-run motel on its own Lake Erie pebble beach, where the fire pit, the grills, and the lighthouse are all a short walk from your door.
This property is an Honorable Mention. It has been vetted and approved for our highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. While it is still evolving toward our full design-led designation, it is a proven, reliable anchor for any road trip. We recommend it with confidence.
About Lake Point Motel
Lake Point Motel sits right on the shore of Lake Erie at the tip of the Marblehead Peninsula, a rocky headland of limestone that juts into the water in northern Ohio. The same family runs it as a warm, come-back-every-year summer place rather than a quiet pass-through, and returning guests name the owner's welcome again and again. The setting is the whole point: the property has its own pebble beach looking across the water at the historic Marblehead Lighthouse and, on a clear day, Cedar Point in the distance. Lodging ranges from simple queen rooms to kitchenette suites and a few full mobile homes, giving families room to spread out. The lighthouse, the island ferries, and the small downtown are all a short walk or short drive away.
What Lake Point Motel Is Known For
Lake Point earns its loyal following on the shared life along its beach. The property has its own stretch of pebble shore looking straight across the water at the Marblehead Lighthouse, and it is set up for gathering: a community fire pit with a wood pile, gas and charcoal grills scattered along the sand, outdoor furniture facing the lake, and a fish cleaning station for the day's catch. Guests come back season after season, and the reviews return again and again to the owner's warmth, the kind that makes a roadside motel feel more like a friend's lake house. It is the rare Lake Erie stay where the beach out front is a genuine shared hangout.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- WiFi
- Private Lake Erie pebble beach
- Community fire pit with wood pile
- Gas and charcoal grills on the beach
- Fish cleaning station
- Lakefront outdoor furniture
- Kitchenette suites and full mobile homes
- Playground
What Guests Love
- The property has its own pebble beach on Lake Erie, set up with a community fire pit, grills, and lakefront seating that make the shore a genuine shared gathering spot.
- Returning guests name the owner's warmth again and again, the kind of welcome that turns a roadside motel into a come-back-every-year summer place.
- Lodging ranges from simple queen rooms to kitchenette suites and full mobile homes with kitchens and laundry, giving families room to settle in for a week by the water.
Worth Knowing
- The motel is a warm, social summer place with a shared beach and fire pit, so expect a lively, family-friendly scene on peak-season evenings.
- The property is dog friendly for up to two leashed dogs per room, with a per-dog nightly fee, so confirm the pet policy when booking.
- The lighthouse and the island ferry docks are a short walk or drive down the peninsula, so it is worth planning at least a full day to take in the shore, the lighthouse, and a trip out to the islands.
The Room
Rooms are simple, comfortable, and kept up rather than styled to a theme, spread across a classic single-story motel and a handful of full mobile homes. Options run from a queen room with a small fridge and coffee maker to king suites with a living room and kitchenette, a double suite with a second bunk-bed bedroom for kids, and mobile homes with full kitchens and their own washer and dryer for longer lake stays. Each has a private bath, free wifi, and a TV. The layout gives families and groups room to settle in for a week by the water.
The Grounds
The beach is the heart of Lake Point. The property fronts its own pebble stretch of Lake Erie shore, set up with outdoor furniture facing the water, a community fire pit with a wood pile, and gas and charcoal grills for cooking dinner by the lake. A fish cleaning station handles the day's catch, and a small playground gives kids a spot of their own. From the sand you look across the water at the Marblehead Lighthouse and, on a clear day, the roller coasters of Cedar Point on the far shore. Parking is on site, and the lighthouse and the island ferry docks are only a short walk or drive down the peninsula.
The Experience
Staying at Lake Point feels like being folded into a family's lake summer. You settle into a chair on the pebble beach with Lake Erie lapping in front of you, watch the boats pass and the lighthouse stand across the water, and gather at the community fire pit as the sun goes down. Days drift between grilling dinner on the beach, walking to the historic lighthouse, and catching the ferry out to Kelleys Island. Kids run to the playground and back to the water, anglers clean the day's catch at the station, and the owner greets returning guests like old friends. It is social and easy when you want company on the sand, and quiet and still when the crowds thin out and it is just you and the lake.
Details
Marblehead, OH 43440
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Point Motel pet friendly?
Yes, Lake Point Motel is pet friendly.
Does Lake Point Motel have EV charging?
No, Lake Point Motel does not have EV charging.
Does Lake Point Motel serve breakfast?
No, Lake Point Motel does not serve breakfast.
Does Lake Point Motel have WiFi?
Yes, Lake Point Motel has WiFi.
What is there to do near Lake Point Motel?
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park: 0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Kelleys Island Ferry: 1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Cedar Point: 21 miles, about a 40 minute drive.
How far is Lake Point Motel from Marblehead Lighthouse State Park?
0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Lake Point Motel from Kelleys Island Ferry?
1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Lake Point Motel from Cedar Point?
21 miles, about a 40 minute drive.
How far is Lake Point Motel from the Marblehead Lighthouse?
Lake Point Motel is a short walk from Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, about six tenths of a mile down the peninsula, and the lighthouse is visible across the water from the motel's own beach.
Is Lake Point Motel on Lake Erie?
Yes. The property sits directly on the shore of Lake Erie with its own pebble beach, outdoor seating, a community fire pit, and grills facing the water.
Does Lake Point Motel have a pool?
No. There is no pool, but the property has its own Lake Erie pebble beach with a fire pit, grills, and a playground.
Is Lake Point Motel dog friendly?
Yes. Lake Point Motel welcomes up to two leashed dogs per room for a per-dog nightly fee. Confirm the current pet policy directly with the property when booking.
Do the rooms at Lake Point Motel have kitchens?
Some do. Lodging ranges from simple queen rooms to king and double suites with kitchenettes and full mobile homes with complete kitchens and laundry, so families can settle in for a longer lake stay.
Can you take a ferry to the Lake Erie islands from Marblehead?
Yes. The Kelleys Island ferry departs from Marblehead a short distance from the motel, a roughly twenty minute crossing to the island's beaches, glacial grooves, and wineries.
Is parking available at Lake Point Motel?
Yes. On-site parking is available at Lake Point Motel.
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Things to Do Near the Marblehead Peninsula on Lake Erie
Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
0.6 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes, guiding ships along the peninsula since 1822, and it is one of Lake Erie's most photographed landmarks. Its state park grounds sit a short walk from the motel, with picnic spots and wide views of the lake and the islands.
Kelleys Island Ferry
1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The Kelleys Island ferry runs from Marblehead across Lake Erie to the largest of the American islands, a roughly twenty minute crossing to glacial grooves, quiet beaches, and island wineries. The dock is a short distance from the motel, making a day out on the water an easy walk-and-ride from your door.
Cedar Point
21 miles, about a 40 minute drive.
Cedar Point, visible across the water from the motel's beach, is one of the country's best known amusement parks, a Sandusky peninsula packed with record-setting roller coasters and a lakefront beach. It is a short drive around the bay and the region's signature family draw.