6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating

4.8

Outstanding(62 Reviews)

House in Ohio

17 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Have you ever wanted to stay in a genuine Amish home? Now you have your chance. This authentic Amish homestead features a six (6) bedroom home perched on a hill with a beautiful forest including maple, oak, and other hardwoods and rolling green pastures all around. A private spring-fed pond beyond the pastures nestled against the woods is a favorite family amenity with a dock one can fish from or just relax on, as well as a boat available to paddle around in. The spacious covered upper porch overlooking this legacy property and surrounding rolling hills is an idyllic spot to watch the sunset any time of year.
Depending on the season, you may find goats and sheep grazing in the pastures on this quintessential Amish property. And as we harvest the hayfield by horse drawn equipment, at certain times of year you may find the fields in view of the house being cut and put into hay bales. Guests are encouraged to spend time exploring the grounds, strolling around the pond, swinging on the hand-built Amish long-swing and swimming, fishing, boating or simply relaxing at the pond. At the house are generous spaces where one can relax in peace or congregate in groups, such as the front covered porch, the great room common area, or on the back patio.
Inside the house the level of amenities are intentional in order to provide a more authentic Amish lifestyle environment. We contemplated keeping everything exactly as it was built by an Amish family, but after careful consideration we chose to add only a few elements such as outlets for hairdryers, a mobile device charging station, coffee maker, and laundry machines. For the adventurous, the working clothesline is an excellent way to dry your clothes the Amish way. The custom lighting fixtures throughout the house were specifically designed to precisely mimic the gas lights in a typical Amish house. Due to the extreme fire risk for most people unfamiliar with the proper operation of the gas lighting fixtures, we were obliged to modify them for our “English” guests.
Consequently, we installed a minimal amount of electric wiring to accommodate these changes, but take note of the scarcity of the wall outlets throughout. Normally there are no outlets in an Amish home, and for the truly brave we challenge you to set aside your mobile devices, including social media, entertainment and the news during part or all of your stay. As you might expect, there are no TVs, wifi, or other electronic entertainment equipment provided, as we feel that would detract from the legitimacy of your experience. The Amish generally retire for the night shortly after dark and are up at first light, unless of course there is a vigorous card / board game or puzzle activity going (provided). And who knows, you may find yourself choosing to adopt this healthy and invigorating routine! With the profound silence on this backcountry road, however, you may end up sleeping late as well!
The well-known towns of Sugarcreek, Walnut Creek and Berlin in the heart of Amish country are mere minutes away, and the backroads surrounding this country retreat feature many Amish farms and other properties similar to ours. Come for the peace and quiet and enjoy the simple life as a respite away from the city or the busyness of normal life, as well as a place just to unplug for an unforgettable stay experiencing a taste of the Amish way of life.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ohio

Nearby attractions

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

135.4 mi

Ohio Stadium

134.5 mi

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

131.6 mi

Columbus Park of Roses

132.8 mi

6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating

4.8

Outstanding(62 Reviews)

House in Ohio

17 guests · 7 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Ohio

Nearby attractions

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

135.4 mi

Ohio Stadium

134.5 mi

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

131.6 mi

Columbus Park of Roses

132.8 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(62 Reviews)

4.8

Jul 2024

The property is beautiful. The lack of safety features is concerning. It is very difficult to enter from the back patio as there is no hand rail up the concrete steps from the drive. There are no grab bars in the showers and the tubs are deep and old with slanted bottoms. This property needs to be tagged as NOT handicap accessible It needed to be listed as what it is. Very misleading for elderly people

4.8

Jul 2024

Very nice house. A little challenging for two elderly parents to navigate in and out. Enjoyed the beautiful views from the porch and the privacy and serenity. Worked very well for our group of 11.

4.8

Jun 2024

This was another visit to this beautiful place. Neighbors were friendly. Several "Seniors" walked the neighborhood and met the relative of the home's designer and watched them prepare hay. There were extention cords available for medical equipment. I wanted the young people to experience heating food in the oven/on the stove but, a microwave had been installed and it would not have been worth the "fight" so, I left off this teachable experience. Some young people were "forced to attend but, were ecstatic when they saw the place. They were glad they had the experience. We were "not able" to use the lake and boat...bugs.😔 Air hockey had been added but was difficult to play since one goal was broken. We still had fun with it and the ping pong anyway. Sunrises, sunsets views still spectacular. The young people walked to the neighbors to sit near and visit the sheep. Reisbeck's, The Gospel Shop, Swiss Valley Bulk, The Loose Caboose, Dundee Market, Sweetwater Farmers Market, Ebikes of Holmes County with bike path, Walnut Creek Cheese and Market with 2nd floor Café, were our home away from home visits. Overall? Wonderful, peaceful, lovely, warming, awesome, again💕❣❣❣ Thank you to our hosts. Sorry that we did not get to see you this time around. Wish you well!

4.8

Jun 2024

Wonderfully maintained, great attention to the details of the home and grounds!

4.8

Apr 2024

Our family stayed for 3 nights , for the occasion of a Celebration of Life for my husband’s brother. There were 17 of us ranging in age from 2 years, to 69 years. We had plenty of space - the house was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. Communication with the owner was easy ; quick and helpful responses. Staying together in this welcoming family home helped to make our weekend special.

4.8

Nov 2023

This home was in a quaint and quiet location that was a perfect getaway for our five families meeting up. We had 10 adults and 9 children 4 years and under. There was plenty of space for everyone - big dining table, open living area, finished basement, and of course lots of room in the gorgeous outdoor setting. We enjoyed a fire in the pit, using the row boat and swings, and even a mini polar plunge into the water. The simple amenities were plenty and gave us lots of time to unwind. Our only challenge was rigging up baby monitors without outlets or having to stay in earshot. Overall we’d come back again!

4.8

Oct 2023

This home, located in a rural Amish community, is spacious and clean with beautiful surroundings! No internet and no TV made our weekend stay a true "unplug and unwind" get-away. My rating of a 4 instead of a 5 is only because we were surprised to see a "no alcohol allowed on the premise" rule listed upon arrival. I think this is something that should be disclosed BEFORE booking, not after you arrive.

4.8

Sep 2023

We enjoyed our family trip!

4.8

Sep 2023

We recommend for a family group with active kids and place to relax.

4.8

Aug 2023

Very restful and relaxing and beautiful property very nicely maintained Host was wonderful and available when needed I really liked that there was No TV and no internet

4.8

Aug 2023

Our family of 17 enjoyed our stay in this peaceful country Amish style home. We had a beautiful view from the deck. The dining room table worked out well for all of us to sit around. We also had plenty of room in all the bedrooms to sleep. The kids enjoyed the pond!

4.8

Aug 2023

This place is a Fabulous place for a small group, perfect place for stress reliever, mind clearing with beautiful pond and the scenery is 5 star

4.8

Jul 2023

Had a wonderful time! Never got to use the firepit - rained most every night! great views. loved the large table. Fit all 10 of us!

4.8

Jul 2023

Our large family gathered here for our annual family weekend. This beautiful setting did not disappoint! The quiet rolling hillsides along with the recreational pond, made for a memory-making weekend. The grandkids especially enjoyed the pond: fishing, swimming, and using the row boat. The house is clean and spacious with a large kitchen table. All 17 of us could easily sit around it. The grands also enjoyed the huge basement which had a ping pong table and air hockey. Melissa was beyond fantastic! She answered all questions and her husband fixed an issue we caused! This place is great whether you simply want to relax or use it as a base to tour Amish country.

4.8

Jul 2023

This is the second time we've stayed here with our family. We enjoyed it as much as the first time. The kids and adults both enjoyed spending time at the pond.

4.8

Jul 2023

It was perfect and the pond was awesome

4.8

Jul 2023

Very nice size property for our group. Fishing, ping pong, air hockey, and games were all great for entertaining children and adults.

4.8

Jul 2023

We had mothers, sisters, daughters, aunts and cousins girls weekend and the property was perfect for us. We had 12 of us come together, we played games, did puzzles, cooked meal and most importantly relaxed together. This home was very private, quiet and clean! We would definitely recommend this home to others.

4.8

Jun 2023

If you are looking for a beautiful, quiet, rural, spacious getaway, this is the place for you!

4.8

Jun 2023

Extremely clean. Very nice house. Would 10/10 recommend. Beautiful view. Very close to Golf Course.

4.8

Jun 2023

This is a great place for a large group. To be honest the lack of outlets was concerning at first but not a problem at all. Beautiful views 24/7. Highly recommend.

4.8

Jun 2023

We could have not had a better vacation. We had 17 people ranging from ages 1-59. We enjoyed playing and resting at the property. The views were breathtaking and the house was so quiet at night for sleeping. Our family enjoyed fishing at the pond and playing wiggle ball in the front yard. The kids also had a ton of fob with the air hockey table. We were also close to several towns for shopping and activities. Melissa was also very great at communicating before and during our trip!

4.8

Apr 2023

This property was everything we could have asked for. Such a beautiful peaceful place. The kids had a great time on the swings and rowing around the pond. Coffee on the porch in the morning was the best. We had perfect weather and enjoyed shopping and just relaxing.

4.8

Jan 2023

Whole family enjoys staying here. Open area for kids to play.

4.8

Nov 2022

This place was great. Very clean and spacious. Minor problems but the property manager was promote to respond.

4.8

Nov 2022

The property was great and was in a nice area the only issue we had was with the water. It would just stop after a few member got a shower and then we had to wait for it to come back on.

4.8

Oct 2022

We had a great stay. The house was beautiful & very clean. We would definitely stay there again. Just the few things that would make it nicer would be a tv in living room, microwave in kitchen, a few more electric plugs & if bed frames were oiled they squeaked lot when you turned in the bed. But other then that it was great

4.8

Oct 2022

Property had bees outdoors and inside too. Smoke detector was beeping. Row boat had only one oar on the first day, then it “showed up” the second day!?!

4.8

Oct 2022

he property is lovely great views immaculate, love the huge able for eating together, gaming and conversation. enjoyed the fire pit and pond this was our second time staying here will highly recommend it.

4.8

Oct 2022

We had a great time. The property is absolutely gorgeous. Loved the pond, boat and swings. Roomy family room made it easy for all of us to congregate. Hope to return!

4.8

Sep 2022

We took our young adult’s group from church to this location to get away for the weekend, and we had a wonderful time! We enjoyed the beautiful scenery, watching the goats, the swings, the pond, and the fire pit. The hosts were very timely in communications and very helpful. If you come and stay for an extended period of time with a group, I would suggest bringing extra garbage bags!

4.8

Sep 2022

Beautiful!! My grandsons loved the property , the room to run and play, the swings, and the pond, if you love the out doors this is a great place for your family, our only regret was we didn’t book it for a longer stay!!God Bless!

4.8

Sep 2022

This worked out perfectly for us. We did need to use extension cords but were prepared and a microwave would be nice. The pond provided a great time and adventure for the kids. We recommend this facility. A nice place for quiet and privacy. We had 17.

4.8

Aug 2022

Nice stay for a weekend away!

4.8

Aug 2022

We loved it. Would definitely come back.

4.8

Aug 2022

We definitely plan to rent this home again!!

4.8

Aug 2022

Great place for a big family of 15. It was a nice quiet area, the amenities like the pond for fishing and boating and the fire pit were a nice touch. Melissa, the owner of the house, was very accommodating, helpful and great/quick at communicating to answer any questions I might have. If there was a down side it would be the lack of outlets in the bedrooms but we made it work with extension cords. We had a fantastic time and the house was beautiful and had a nice view. Thank you for blessing us with the stay.

4.8

Jul 2022

clean/peaceful

clean/peaceful

Enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and it was a very peaceful setting.

4.8

Jul 2022

Wonderful property

4.8

Jul 2022

Weekend stay

Weekend stay

Wonderful property

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Ohio?

The average price for a rental in Ohio is R 2,862 per night. This rental is R 4,926 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at 6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating

House in Ohio

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Ohio

Nearby attractions

6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating

House in Ohio

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Ohio

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Ohio?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is 6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating pet friendly?

What amenities are available at 6-bedroom Amish homestead with woods & pond offering fishing/boating?

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