Madison, Ohio · On Lake Erie
Wake up on the water at Lemon Drop Cottages
Boutique, newly remodeled waterfront cottages with private shoreline, fire pits, and sunset views — in the heart of Ohio's Lake Erie wine country.
Stay with us
Our cottages
Each with its own character, all on the water
One unhurried day
A perfect day in
Madison, Ohio
Lake mornings, vineyard afternoons, and a sunset worth staying in for.
Follow the day
Your local itinerary
From first light
to last pour.
Use this as your starting point, then make the day entirely your own.
18:00 AM
Slow morning
Coffee by Lake Erie
Sunrise on the water · Madison
18:00 AM
Slow morning
Coffee by Lake Erie
Sunrise on the water · Madison
Slow morning
8:00 AM1
Coffee by Lake Erie
Start without an alarm. Brew something warm, take it outside, and let the lake set the pace for the day.
At your vacation rental
Fresh air
10:00 AM2
Walk the Lake Erie Shoreline
Head toward the water for an easy shoreline walk, beach time, and wide-open lake views. Pack a towel — the morning may turn into a swim.
A nearby public beach or lakeside park
Local flavor
12:30 PM3
Lunch in Ohio Wine Country
Follow the country roads into the Grand River Valley for a casual lunch, a patio table, and the first glimpse of vineyard country.
Grand River Valley · Madison area
Signature stop
2:30 PM4
Taste the Grand River Valley
Settle in for a tasting at a Madison winery. Debonné Vineyards and Grand River Cellars are two local options, each with its own atmosphere.
Check current hours and events before visiting
Golden hour
5:30 PM5
Take the Scenic Way Home
Leave room for an unplanned farm stand, a quiet country road, or one last lakeside stop while the afternoon turns gold.
No schedule required
The perfect ending
7:45 PM6
Sunset, Dinner, Repeat
Bring dinner back to the cottage, pour a local favorite, and watch the sky change over Lake Erie. Tomorrow can start just as slowly.
Back at your lake stay
Stay a little longer
Your Madison story
starts at the cottage.
Save this day plan for your stay — or leave every hour beautifully unplanned.
Right on the water
Private shoreline and sunset views
Pet-friendly
Bring the whole family, four legs included
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Newly remodeled
Fresh, comfortable, thoughtfully styled
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Guest love
Loved by guests
★★★★★
Super cute cottage. Comfortable and has everything you need for a lakeside retreat!
Guest
★★★★★
This Beautiful apartment right on the lake was perfect for a little anniversary getaway. Very clean, and just as advertised. Close to many wineries in the area.
Guest
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A little lakeside escape
Tell your guests what makes your cottages special — the location, the care you put into each stay, and why people keep coming back.
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On the water
Private shoreline
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Pet-friendly
Bring the family
