About Vacation Rentals in Marblehead

Extending into Lake Erie, the Marblehead Peninsula is located in Ottawa County, and part of the Lake Erie Islands region. For guests at Ohio Vacation Homes, Marblehead offers fishing, souvenir hunting, sailing, hiking, swimming, and sunbathing. Lake Erie Islands is known as the 'Walleye Capital of the World,' and anglers can catch bass, perch, saugeye, steelhead, and other types of fish here. Pier fishing is available at various points along the peninsula; marinas in Marblehead and Port Clinton can take tourists to the best fishing holes.

The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Oak Harbor is a major feeding, nesting, and resting area for migrating birds. Over 8 miles of nature trails that pass through these nesting areas. The wildlife refuge also spans portions of the historic Lake Erie marshes and Great Black Swamp habitats. The African Safari Wildlife Park at Port Clinton is a must-see for wildlife enthusiasts.

The Pre-Historic Forest and Mystery Hill at Marblehead is about dinosaurs. The Forest basically re-creates a prehistoric landscape with waterfalls, volcano, and fossils of all kinds of dinosaurs. Life-size dinosaurs are on display as well! The East Harbor State Park near Marblehead has over 7 miles of where vacationers can swim, sail or fish. In winter there is ice fishing, cross country skiing, and even some snowmobile action. The Marblehead Lighthouse State Park is a great place for swimming, and is also home to the oldest lighthouse in continuous operation on the Great Lakes.