The 111. An award winning cottage renovation in the heart of historic Lakeside.
The 111 at Lakeside spares no detail on this award winning 1900's cottage renovation in the heart of historic Lakeside. Arrive into a boutique hotel experience complete with upscale bamboo linens and beautiful bedding adorning each queen suite. Along with towel service for both bath and beach. This is unique to a Lakeside rental where most require the guest to supply their own linens.
The hosts German village homes have been featured on the German Village Haus und Garten tour. And their current residence was featured in 614 Magazine, The Columbus Dispatch, and Sophisticated Living. "We wanted to create an environment so inviting that if it rained the entire week, our guests would stay inside and not be disappointed."
The 111 takes Lakeside hospitality to a new level â the amenities of an upscale boutique hotel with the charm of a historic Lakeside cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our third stay at this finely appointed gem. The hosts have thought of everything youâll need for the perfect relaxing retreat at the lake.
A truly gorgeous property with amazing hosts. The attention to detail in this cottage is exceptional, and these hosts have thought of everything when it comes to guest comfort - from amazing linens/bedding, to temperature systems (Iâve never stayed in an older home with COOL 2nd floor bedrooms!) to fans in every room. The cottage is well located in Lakeside and our family had such a great stay!
Darrin & Stacey provided everything for a memorable week @ Lakeside. From the deluxe bedding to the complimentary wine and coffee- the modern kitchen and furnishings made for a relaxing vacation for our multi- generation family. The location was an easy walk to the park, lake, and all activities.
Every square inch of this modernized cottage was thoughtfully designed. From the luxury bedding to the espresso machine, no detail was overlooked. This lovely space served our family of 5 well during our stay. We especially loved the dishwasher and laundry, and that our host provided linens, towels, and all other sorts of surprises that made us feel so welcome. Comfortable, beautiful, and functional. Hospitality at its finest!
We love staying at Darrin and Stacy's cozy cottage at Lakeside. It's the ideal location and has all the amenities - no need to pack your own sheets! It's a great place to make family memories.
This property is very well maintained and you can tell that the owners go out of their way for their guests. Lakeside is also great for children. This cottage was perfect and made for a great getaway!
Our second stay in the 111 was just fantastic. What a gem of a property that stands out against a slew of homier (okay, fine, outdated) options within this special community. All of the touches are just so tasteful, and as fellow short term rental owners we always end up stealing ideas from the 111. It really feels like a hotel stay but with the option of using a great kitchen when needed. I cooked a feast for 25 in thereâŠthe stove and oven are awesome. We look forward to a third stay sometime down the line.
It was great to be pampered in a Lakeside cottage! So many thoughtful amenities!
Thank you for making the week so comfortable! We really appreciated it!
This beautiful, newly renovated cottage elevates the usual Lakeside stay to boutique-hotel quality. Luxury linens, sparkling chandeliers, high-end appliances, the latest TV tech, comfortable furnishings combine with the perfect location -- close to the action, but on a quiet street. Top-notch accommodations for your Lakeside getaway. The Hoovers are spectacular hosts.
The hosts have gone above and beyond to make this an upscale and comfy Lakeside getaway. The well-designed home has excellent aesthetics and amenities like a fully-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, board games and a relaxing screened porch.
It's the little things that set it apart - toiletries, plenty of towels, stocked laundry facilities, complimentary coffee and tea. These small touches made our stay extra enjoyable!
The hosts were prompt in replying to all our inquiries, making it a perfect week in Lakeside and close to all of the action like the Auditorium, Patio Donuts, dock and park. We couldn't have asked for more.
This is our second summer at The 111. There was a part of me that wondered if I had romanticized the cottage from the memory of our last trip - but it truly is just that wonderful! I love this cottage so much. The details, the design, the extras, the linens, the beds, the sofas and light fixtures- the screened in porch and location - I love everything. The hosts have created such an exceptional space in Lakeside to relax, to read to enjoy family time in a comfortable, clean, incredibly well maintained cottage. This yearâs stay was just as awesome as last year! Thank you for every last little luxury detail you think to include. See you soon!
Amazing Lakeside Cottage! Best stay weâve ever had!
In almost ten years, this is the first time we found at Lakeside, that as beautiful as the photos are, they donât even do the property justice. From the communication with the owners, to our arrival and every little detail leading up to our departures, we were beyond pleased! Darrin met us at the cottage with complimentary welcome gifts and a gift certificate to our favorite morning tradition at Lakeside, The Patio doughnuts! This cottage feels like a work of art but yet, manages to provide the coziest, most comfortable setting to enjoy your stay. No detail is forgotten in the design and functionality. Anyone who has stayed at Lakeside knows itâs difficult to find an elevated place to stay with updated amenities. THIS is it. The beds were amazing, sheets incredible, coffee delicious, shower wonderful, vintage board games so fun to playâŠI cannot say enough about how charming and inspirational we found this space to be.
Thank you Darrin and Stacey! Til next time :)
Where to start⊠Well, everything about this home is amazing!!!
The hosts have put a considerable amount of effort to renovate and make this rental one of the best in Lakeside, Ohio. The home layout is very well done to accommodate 6 and has a great sense of design and aesthetic throughout.
Amenities were all fantastic, plenty of pans, dishes and cups for all. Beds were amazingly comfy, and a thick comforter made it a great night sleep. Provided board games kept the kids busy while prepping a meal and the screened in porch is an amazing place to sit and relax after a full day of activities.
Aside from the design, Itâs the smaller amenities that really stood out to us. The bathroom had shampoo, conditioner, bodywash. There was plenty of towels for all, and the washer/dryer was fully stocked with detergent/dryer sheets. There was coffee, tea and honey sticks to use. Hand wipe packets and facial packets were also in several places. Itâs small stuff but it made the trip that more fun!
Most importantly the hosts responded quickly to all messages we sent (even when we sent many to find out details).
I couldnât imagine a better stay!
We loved this lakeside home. We typically stay at the Lakeside hotel but with two small children we needed a little more room this year. The kitchen and bathroom amenities were wonderful. All clean and natural products were much appreciated. We loved the screened in porch and open living space. You can tell a lot of love and thought went in to designing and restoring this home.
This is Stacey and Darrin Hoover. They have done multiple renovations together which have been on home tours, won design awards, and featured in multiple magazines. "I am an artist that happens to know how to use power tools. I grew up in a builder's home. It's in genes." But Darrin quickly adds this is not a solo act, "Stacey has tremendous taste. She researched and selected all the furnishing choices, the glassware, the top rated hotel towels, the beds and the top tier bamboo sheets on them." Stacey is a health and Wellness educator that is passionate about... vacations. Stacey adds, "We love Lakeside and rented the same cottage, every year, for a decade before we purchased this one. We took care of that cottage like it was our own. And have memories there. We want to share our cottage with guests that want to make memories here too." Darrin is a creative professional. His art work hangs in the 111 and he truly approaches his renovation craft as an artist, "Once a design solution apprehends me, I have to make it. Even if it's hard, I am compelled. I want every place you look to feel resolved, composed, right. Like the feeling you have when you hear a beautiful piece of music."
"We seem to have a penchant for homes that are a hundred years and older. We loved the architectural details, the original wood siding, the fish scale details on the porch peak, and the beautiful ornamental filigree at the roofline." All the interior design choices reflect the original look. The 111 has classic millwork and trim details along with a distinctly current sensibility and style.
Unlike many Lakeside rental options which require guests to bring their own bedding and towels. The 111 offers a boutique hotel experience. Upon your arrival, all the beds are made with high quality bamboo sheets and beautiful bedding. The baths are stocked with soaps, shampoos, and highly reviewed hotel towels. "Our guests will be literally steps away from downtown Lakeside. And even closer to the historic Hoover Auditorium. Our guests can enjoy a refreshment in the afternoon. Reclining in shade of the 111 porch listening to a world class orchestra practice for that evenings concert. We lived that very scene last summer. Our windows were open and you could hear Mozart all through the cottage. It was a Wow, this place is cool, moment." Hoover laughed.