There is a fully equipped kitchen with a stove top and microwave, as well as a grill and picnic tables for outdoor cooking and dining. The comfortable living area has a cathedral ceiling and overlooks the water. There are two bedrooms and a full bath downstairs and a large loft and  half bath upstairs. The house sleeps a maximum of  10 people, including children. Bed linens and towels are not provided.

Rates:
Off season: $950 per week
(depends on occupancy)
In season: $1450 per week

Weekend rates, with a 2 night minimum, are available in April, May, September, October and November. Call for current rates.

Security Deposit:
A $200 security deposit is required.

Cancellation Policy:
If cancellation is one month or more prior to scheduled visit and we can fill the vacancy, we will return your security deposit and rental fee.

Directions:
From the Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line dock, travel west on E. Lakeshore Dr. Turn right (north) on Division Street,  right (east) on Chappel Street, which becomes Woodford Rd. At McGettigan Lane, turn right (south). Leeside Lodge is at 232 McGettigan Lane.

Weekly Rental Arrival:
Check-in time: Saturday, 3:00 p.m.
Check-out time: Saturday,11:00 a.m.

Features:

• Lakefront location with 2 acres of grounds

• Quiet and secluded

• Sunrise views

• Rooms with double and single beds

• Sleeps 10

• TV room over looking Lake Erie

• Picnic tables and grill

• Private limestone beach

Island History - Barney McGettigan’s Farm:
Seeking a better life, Barney McGettigan, at age 22, immigrated to the United States where he met London born Margaret Bradshaw whom he married in 1833. Equipped only with an ax with which to earn a living, he came to Sandusky in 1836 where he met Datus Kelley and was hired to cut wood on Kelleys Island. The family first lived in a log house near the "Indian Burial Grounds" that was later the site of Addison Kelley's mansion.

In December of 1841 he entered into an agreement with Datus and Irad Kelley to buy 52 acres on the island's east side to be paid off in part by the cutting of cord wood. Here, Barney built his first log house not far from Leeside Lodge. After the land was cleared he planted row crops and later grapes. Sometime before 1865 he built a larger frame house to accommodate his growing family. This house is north of Leeside Lodge. On Mcgettigan Lane, Barney and Mary spent their long lives farming the land and raising their 12 children.

Source: "The National Register Inventory for Kelley Island" by Kevin and Betty Pape