Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Located a mile and a half from downtown Ashtabula, the single-story Cedars Motel provides comfortable rooms and a laid-back atmosphere near Lake Erie and other local attractions. Recommended by Clark Henderson in "Fodor's Where to Weekend Around Ohio," Cedars Motel offers 17 rooms outfitted with cable TV, microwaves and refrigerators, as well as access to laundry facilities and business services. If you plan to travel with your pet, the Mobil Travel Guide's "On the Road with Your Pet," recommends Cedars Motel as a pet-friendly lodging option.
Cedar's Motel
2015 W. Prospect Road
Ashtabula, OH 44004
440-992-5406
Located less than 30 minutes from Ashtabula in nearby Geneva-on-the-Lake, the Anchor Motel and cottages offer six cozy motel rooms, as well as six two-bedroom cottages, near the shores of Lake Erie. Amenities include fully-equipped kitchenettes and cable television, as well as outside patio and picnic areas. You can walk to many area attractions, including local parks, area restaurants and fishing boat rentals. Within a short drive, you can also tee off at the 18-hole Geneva-on-the-Lake Golf Course or the Hemlock Springs Golf Club. Round out your day with wine-tasting at the Old Mill Winery or Ferrante Winery and Ristorante, or enjoy local fare at either the Crosswinds Grille at the Lakehouse Inn or Eddie's Grill.
Anchor Motel & Cottages
5196 Lake Road
Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
440-466-0726
anchormotelandcottages.com
Enjoy lakeside views at the Lakefront Motel in Conneaut, located a 25-minute drive from downtown Ashtabula in nearby Conneaut. The modest hotel offers comfortable rooms with small kitchenettes and televisions just steps from the beaches of Conneaut Harbor. You can picnic overlooking the harbor and then launch off from the nearby boat ramps for a relaxing afternoon on Lake Erie. If your an angler, you can spend your day fishing in Conneaut Creek, home to more than 70 fish species, as well as a wide variety of native plants, amphibians and animals. For a taste of locally grown wines, visit the nearby Biscotti's Family Winery or the Markko Vineyard.
Lakefront Motel
300 Park Ave.
Conneaut, OH 44030
440-599-8775
lakefrontmotel.com