Welcome to Rusty Crab, a relaxing, hidden gem on Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, OH! This Key West inspired cottage offers the perfect views of both the lake and pool and features 1 bedroom, 2 lofts, and a full bathroom.
As you walk inside the cottage, you’re welcome with an airy, open space that is perfect for unwinding after a day on the water. You can kick back in the living room to watch your favorite show on the Smart TV or enjoy a homecooked meal in the fully furnished kitchen. Cable and Internet are provided.
Continuing through the cottage, you’ll find a private bedroom and the bathroom on the main floor. Upstairs is where the two lofts are – one is furnished with a queen bed and the ladder-access loft has two twin beds. You can enjoy a pleasant night’s sleep on the memory foam mattresses with freshly laundered linens. Linens are laundered between guests. A washer and dryer are provided inside the unit for your convenience.
Outside you can enjoy your private patio or covered front porch to sip your morning coffee or enjoy a meal in the evening. Boardwalk Village guests will have access to enjoy both pools, grills, outdoor dining areas, a four-season pool house, yard games, and more. Free parking is also available for guests. Guests will receive a door code prior to arrival for an easy self-check-in.
We’re just minutes from downtown Celina, where there you’ll find plenty of shopping and dining options. You can walk, bike, or rent a golf cart to explore the area.
Come stay in the Rusty Crab at Boardwalk Village to soak up the views, the vibes, and the laid-back lake life!
BEDS: This unit sleeps up to 6. On the main floor, there is a master bedroom with a queen bed. There is an upstairs loft, accessed by a small set of stairs, with a queen bed along with another upstairs loft, accessed by a ladder, with 2 twin beds.
PARKING: This cottage comes with 2 parking passes that are provided inside the unit. If they are not left in the welcome basket upon check-out, you will be charged a fee of $75/each to replace. No additional parking passes will be given. If additional parking is needed, please contact the host. Parking at BOARDWALK GRILL is prohibited unless you are dining at the restaurant.
POOL: We will provide 6 wristbands in your unit for each guest to access the pool areas. We also provide a key fob that gains you access to the pool when open. You will be able to access both pools with this key fob. Pool access is for staying guests only.
*Pool Season: May - September (time frame may change depending on weather)*
*Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty. Guests use the pool at their own risk. We are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur in the pool area.*
PETS: This unit is NOT pet friendly. However, we do have select units that are pet friendly at Boardwalk Village – Pelican’s Perch, The Captain, 769 TH, 771 TH, Sandlot, Glistening Gem, Sunny Shores, and Coastal Charm.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: At Boardwalk Village, we pride ourselves not only on our superb service but the quality of our units as well. With that, a $250 security deposit will show as a pre-authorized/pending charge on your credit card prior to your check-in. This is to cover any broken, stolen, damaged and/or irreplaceable items, and smoking anywhere inside the unit. This pre-authorized/pending charge will fall off of your account if none of the above happen. If the cost of damages exceeds the $250 security deposit, the additional amount will be charged to the card on file.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The cancellation policy is a 100% refund up to 60 days before arrival, 50% refund up to 30 days before arrival, no refund within 30 days of check-in. This also applies to any reservation date changes. When booking through Airbnb, the cancellation policy is a 50% refund up to 30 days before arrival.
ADDITIONAL BOOKING INFO: You will only be charged 50% of your entire reservation amount upon booking (unless your check-in is within 30 days). The final 50% will be auto-charged 30 days prior to check-in.
BOAT RENTALS: Helton Lodge Boat Rentals is located right here at Boardwalk Village! Helton Lodge offers rentals for pontoon boats, kayaks, paddle boats, golf carts, bicycles and more!
BOAT DOCKS: Dock spaces are available for rent for $25 per each day of your reservation if you are bringing your own boat. If you are renting a boat from Helton Lodge, you do not need to rent a dock as one is already provided.
SUB SHACK: We`ve got two awesome Sub Shack locations! Boardwalk Marketplace - Our seasonal (May 1st-September 30th), weather-based spot serving subs, salads, apps & more. Shipyard Sports & Events Center - which is just 0.6 miles down the road from Boardwalk Village! Enjoy a full dining experience with subs, salads, apps, drinks & plenty of fun. The restaurant overlooks the Sports Fieldhouse, so you can kick back while the kids shoot hoops, play soccer, and more (when leagues and tournaments aren`t in session). Plus, take a swing in our indoor golf simulators!
FITNESS CENTER ACCESS FOB: An amazing fitness experience awaits you at Innergy Fitness, located inside Shipyard Sports and Event Center. By purchasing an access fob add-on at check-out, you`ll get 24/7 access to top of the line cardio + strength equipment, a dry + infrared sauna, and access to their innovative fitness classes! The cost of the access fob add-on is $5 per fob per night of your reservation, so you are able to access the Innergy Fitness facility throughout your entire reservation. If it is not left in the welcome basket upon check-out, you will be charged a fee of $75 to replace.
BLUE GOOSE SHUTTLE: Hop on the Blue Goose and let it shuttle you to all the local events, bars, restaurants, and shopping locations. The Blue Goose travels on its regular route throughout Celina on weekends from May 1st through September 30th. From October 1st through April 30th, you can call in advance to reserve the Blue Goose. Don’t worry about driving anywhere during your stay at Boardwalk Village!
COCONUT HUT: located in the Boardwalk Marketplace, is open and serving up island vibes, delicious food from the Sub Shack, and tropical drinks, 7 days a week from May 1st -September 30th! It`s a lively, laid-back, family-friendly atmosphere we`ve created for guests and locals alike - and we hope you`ll come check it out!
WEEKLY/MONTHLY OFF-SEASON DISCOUNTS: We offer a 15% weekly discount if you stay 7+ nights and a 30% monthly discount if you stay 30+ nights. These discounts are valid during our OFF-SEASON months only (October-April). The discount codes can be applied at the time of booking your reservation but are not valid if you are taking advantage of our extended stay program. We have the right to remove the discount code from your reservation if you are staying in a unit that is part of our extended stay program. The below details will show the validity period for each discount code:
October 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
15WEEKLYDISCOUNT
30MONTHLYDISCOUNT
October 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
WEEKLY15
MONTHLY30
An extended stay booking is for short-term, temporary lodging only. No tenancy rights or landlord-tenant relationships are created. This property may not be used as a permanent or primary residence. Guests may not receive mail or packages at this address. Guests must vacate the premises by the end of the reservation. Failure to vacate will result in additional charges, and legal action may be taken if necessary.
**The fourth phase of Boardwalk Village is currently under construction. Construction will begin October 2025 and is expected to be finished Summer 2026. This is taking place on the far South end of the property. Do take this into consideration when booking as there will be construction work going on during this time frame from 8am-4pm during the week. The crews will be cognizant of guests staying during this time and will keep noise as minimal as possible while still trying to stay on schedule to completion. Thank you for your understanding!**
**YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK AT BOARDWALK VILLAGE. HOST MAY REQUEST A COPY OF YOUR PHOTO ID THAT INCLUDES YOUR DATE OF BIRTH.**
This is a NO SMOKING & NO PET UNIT. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the unit. This includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping devices, e-cigarettes, and marijuana (medical or recreational). Smoking of tobacco products is permitted outside only, provided all doors and windows remain closed to prevent smoke from entering the unit. The smoking of marijuana is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises, including inside the unit and in all outdoor areas. A minimum charge of $250 will be imposed for any evidence of smoking or pets inside the unit.
You’ll have neighbors so please, NO PARTIES.
Please refer to the signage for pool area rules and hours. Guests who enter the pool area must have a Boardwalk Village wristband. NO GLASS IN THE POOL AREA - NO EXCEPTIONS!
QUIET HOURS begin at 11PM.
CHECK OUT TIME IS 10AM. Please vacate the unit on time so our cleaning staff has enough time to prepare for our next guests. Please close all windows and lock all exterior doors. Late departures will be charged $75. Our housekeeping staff has carefully cleaned, stocked and inventoried this unit prior to your arrival. Please help us maintain the inventory by placing items back where they belong so we can keep our level of quality for all guests. If the rules are overlooked or there is excessive cleaning required, extra charges will be added to your reservation.
All dishes used should be cleaned AND put away, or put in the dishwasher (if applicable) and the cycle started.
Please empty the refrigerator & EMPTY liquids (like milk, juice, etc.) before disposing containers! Place all trash in bags and disposed of in the provided dumpster.
Please place all used towels in the tub or shower of the bathrooms.