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CATAWBA ISLAND ON LAKE ERIE

CATAWBA ISLAND ON LAKE ERIE

SunnySide Tower Vacation Rental located in the heart of Catawba Island. Under one mile to Catawba Island Club and Lake Erie shoreline.

SUNNYSIDE TOWER VACATION RENTAL

SUNNYSIDE TOWER VACATION RENTAL

A treasured farmhouse circa 1879 refreshed and updated with 11 bedrooms, 17 beds, 7.5 bathrooms, 2 kitchens on two acres.

NEXT TO NINE ACRE SPORTS PARK

NEXT TO NINE ACRE SPORTS PARK

SunnySide Tower Vacation Rental located in the heart of Catawba Island next to nine-acre Sports Park and 17 wooded acres. One mile to Lake Erie and Miller Ferry to Put-In-Bay. Walk to Catawba Island State Park. One mile to Twin Oast Brewing and Orchard on Catawba.

TOWER CIRCA 1879

TOWER CIRCA 1879

The Tower was built in 1879 and served as storage with Widow's Watch to oversee 55 acres and 10,000 fruit trees. Tower now serves as a private bedroom for group use.

HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON CATAWBA ISLAND

HISTORIC FARMHOUSE ON CATAWBA ISLAND

Property is located one mile from Lake Erie on two acres, next to nine-acre sports park. Plenty of parking next to garage.

NINE ACRE SPORTS PARK

NINE ACRE SPORTS PARK

Step out the back door and enjoy two tennis courts, four pickleball courts, basketball court, two playgrounds, workout hill, soccer fields, and pavilion area. Nine acres of recreation space directly next to SunnySide Tower. Sporting equipment available.

WORKOUT HILL BEHIND THE TOWER

WORKOUT HILL BEHIND THE TOWER

A fun workout hill right behind the property, or perhaps a perfect picnic place.

BICYCLES AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT

BICYCLES AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Groups have use of two bike racks with a mix of adult and child bicycles. Sporting equipment for use at tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball court, soccer fields next to property.

CORN HOLE AND MORE

CORN HOLE AND MORE

Lawn games, including corn hole, available for group use. Sporting equipment available for use at nine-acre Sports Park next to property.

WE LOVE GROUPS

WE LOVE GROUPS

Popular house rental groups include Family and Friends Reunions, Bachelorette and Bachelor Weekends, Wellness Retreats, Meetings, Birthday Celebrations, Weddings at CIC and Gideon Owen Winery. Relax, Retreat, Reconnect at the Tower!

GREAT OUTDOOR SPACE

GREAT OUTDOOR SPACE

Firepit stocked with wood, relaxing lawn furniture, cornhole, picnic tables, patio furniture, two Blackstone gas grills, two acres, lawn games.

TWO KITCHENS FOR GROUP USE

TWO KITCHENS FOR GROUP USE

Main kitchen with center island, two sinks, stainless appliances, herbal tea station. Property entrance off patio into kitchen, no steps.

TWO KITCHENS MAIN AND CHEF'S

TWO KITCHENS MAIN AND CHEF'S

House rentals have use of two full kitchens fully stocked with cooking and dining essentials.

SNACK ISLAND

SNACK ISLAND

As a warm welcome, enjoy sweet and savory treats on Snack Island in main kitchen.

MAIN KITCHEN W/ ISLAND

MAIN KITCHEN W/ ISLAND

Hot tea station, two microwaves, stainless appliances.

BOZO BLEND COFFEE BAR

BOZO BLEND COFFEE BAR

Enjoy freshly brewed and ground Bozo Blend coffee.

FARMHOUSE FRESH CHEF'S KITCHEN

FARMHOUSE FRESH CHEF'S KITCHEN

Open concept with industrial stove and triple sink, stocked with cooking equipment and provisions pantry. Really easy to navigate to create a feast!

CHEF'S KITCHEN READY FOR YOU

CHEF'S KITCHEN READY FOR YOU

Located off dining room, Chef's kitchen with industrial stove/oven and open pantry stocked with provisions.

STOCKED PROVISIONS PANTRY

STOCKED PROVISIONS PANTRY

Chef's Kitchen is open concept with stocked provisions pantry for group use. Industrial gas stove / oven and triple sinks.

MAIN DINING ROOM

MAIN DINING ROOM

Dining room connects to two kitchens with three farmhouse tables.

DINING ROOM OFF TWO KITCHENS

DINING ROOM OFF TWO KITCHENS

Dining room has hardwood floors and farmhouse tables. Vintage cabinet is stocked with wine stems and highball glasses.

LARGE SOCIAL SPACES

LARGE SOCIAL SPACES

Relax and retreat together in large living room. 1879 Catawba rock fireplace, hardwood floors, piano, vintage Kelvinator refrigerator.

RELAX RETREAT RECONNECT

RELAX RETREAT RECONNECT

640 sq. ft. living room has 65" TV with multiple seating areas. Sunroom off this space.

LIVING ROOM

LIVING ROOM

Relax and retreat together with 640 sq.ft. of comfortable living space, plenty of space for house rentals...

1879 FIREPLACE

1879 FIREPLACE

Original stone fireplace circa 1879 stocked with wood for roaring fires in the Grand Salon living room.

SUNROOM

SUNROOM

Three-season sunroom with toys, puzzles, boardgames

SPINNAKER QUEEN BEDROOM

SPINNAKER QUEEN BEDROOM

11 Bedrooms with a mix of King, Queen, Full, Twin beds. Total of 17 beds.

SPINNAKER FULL AND TWO TWINS

SPINNAKER FULL AND TWO TWINS

Just off main living room behind pocket doors one full and two twin beds. Room connects to Queen bedroom and private bathroom.

PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES BEDROOM

PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES BEDROOM

A room to honor our 19th U.S. President after serving he returned to Spiegel Grove in nearby Fremont OH. President Hayes stopped at SunnySide Tower enroute to Mouse Island, his private retreat, just one mile north of property next to Miller Ferry to Put-In-Bay.

CATAWBA QUEEN

CATAWBA QUEEN

Queen bed with memory foam mattress and wing chair

CATAWBA FULL AND TWIN BEDROOM

CATAWBA FULL AND TWIN BEDROOM

Located on first floor Twin and Full bedroom. Next to Queen bedroom. Rooms can be private or connected.

VINEYARD KING BEDROOM

VINEYARD KING BEDROOM

Spacious king bedroom with hardwood floors

IVY KING BEDROOM

IVY KING BEDROOM

King bedroom with private bathroom on first floor. Perfect room if steps are a challenge.

PERRY QUEEN BEDROOM

PERRY QUEEN BEDROOM

Hardwood floors, queen bed, attached bathroom, private sitting porch

ORCHARD QUEEN AND TWINS

ORCHARD QUEEN AND TWINS

Second floor queen and twin beds

TOWER BEDROOM

TOWER BEDROOM

Unique third floor bedroom within the Tower

SUNNYSIDE KING BEDROOM

SUNNYSIDE KING BEDROOM

King bedroom with private bathroom

IVY BATHROOM

IVY BATHROOM

Attached to Ivy Suite with shower, fluffy towels, hair dryer, bath products

7.5 BATHROOMS

7.5 BATHROOMS

Stocked with fluffy towels and bathing products

7.5 BATHROOMS

7.5 BATHROOMS

House rentals have use of 7.5 guest bathrooms on first and second floor

SPINNAKER BEDROOM BATHROOM

SPINNAKER BEDROOM BATHROOM

Total of 7.5 guest bathrooms, plenty for large group gatherings. Small groups enjoy the added privacy of not sharing bathrooms.

7.5 BATHROOMS

7.5 BATHROOMS

Plenty of bathrooms for house rentals with 7.5 total. Stocked with bathing products, towels, robes, bath mats.

SPINNAKER BATHROOM

SPINNAKER BATHROOM

Attached to Queen bedroom.

PERRY BATHROOM

PERRY BATHROOM

Attached bathroom stocked with products, fluffy towels, and robes

SUNNYSIDE BATHROOM

SUNNYSIDE BATHROOM

Vintage claw tub and shower with original kitchen sink as vanity

CATAWBA BATHROOM

CATAWBA BATHROOM

Large Soaker Tub w/ Hand Spray Shower

GIVE THANKS

GIVE THANKS

Fall family weekends are a perfect time to gather before the holiday rush!

TURKEY TIME AT THE TOWER

TURKEY TIME AT THE TOWER

Create family traditions at the Tower during the holidays!

MAKE TRADITIONS AT THE TOWER

MAKE TRADITIONS AT THE TOWER

We love Family Reunion house rentals at Sunnyside Tower. Photo credit Jamie Kraus Photography www.jamiekraus.com

WALK TO LAKE ERIE UNDER ONE MILE

WALK TO LAKE ERIE UNDER ONE MILE

Sunnyside Tower is close to Lake Erie and Catawba Island State Park, perfect for a morning walk or evening sunset.

PERRY PRIVATE PORCH

PERRY PRIVATE PORCH

Located on second floor outside of Perry bedroom

Ivy King Bedroom on First Floor
“The B&B is in a lovely home that was built in 1879. The atmosphere is homey and inviting."

 

 

- CA Travelers​

   

 

A treasured vacation home built on historic Catawba Island in 1879...

refreshed and updated

with 11 bedrooms, 17 beds, 7.5 baths, one mile from Lake Erie! 

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