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Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly!

Travelers find peaceful haven in Holmes County, Ohio, where starry skies stretch over woodlands and a serene pond invites quiet contemplation

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This dog-friendly retreat in Southwest Holmes County spreads across 160 acres of woodlands, rolling hills and grassy pastures. Visitors can take nature walks through the property, enjoy views from hilltops, or relax on spacious decks with a firepit overlooking the tranquil pond.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Killbuck is home to this country house. Walhonding Valley Historical Society Museum and Gospel Hill Ministry Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mohican River Wildlife Area and Mohican River. Clary Gardens and Mohican Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Killbuck travel guide
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Killbuck, OH

What's nearby

  • Clusters of dark purple grapes hanging from a vine with green leaves.
    French Ridge Vineyards
    13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • A covered bridge over a calm river surrounded by autumn foliage.
    Mohican State Park
    34 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Coy Lake
    12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Mohican River
    12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Mohican River Wildlife Area
    13 min drive - 12.4 km

Restaurants

  • Glenmont Tavern
    11 min drive
  • French Ridge Vinery
    9 min drive
  • homemade saugage gravy
    13 min drive
  • Kill-Um-Buck Long Rifle
    19 min drive
  • PC Repair with Care
    6 min drive

About this property

Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly!

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Smoke-free property, barbecues and a video library
    • Games, outdoor furniture and books
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly! have thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • 2 bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
    • Smart TVs with DVD players
    • Decks/patios, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this country house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly! located?

Situated in Killbuck, this country house is 3 mi (4.9 km) from French Ridge Vineyards and within 9 miles (15 km) of Mohican River Wildlife Area and Mohican River. River View Community Park and Black Diamond Golf Course are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Serene Retreat in SW Holmes County, OH - Nature-Lover's Paradise - Dog-Friendly! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Beautiful piece of property great property owners very nice very willing to do whatever you want to make your stay perfect great place to take your kids and have fun and keep a low-key family oriented vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property sits on 160 acres in the country. Beautiful setting up on the side of hill. very peaceful and quiet. Only hearing sounds from the cows, grazing near by. Alot of room in the house and Very clean. We would definitely stay there again. Our 2 boxers loved the place as well
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Beautiful!

This home is very secluded and homey. Very clean and owners and family members are extremely nice and caring. If you are wanting to stay somewhere in the country but still close to things, this will be great for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GARRY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This Place Was Great!

Can't say enough good things about this home. The setting is awesome. The house has plenty of space. We met the owner, and he was extremely polite and helpful. I will be trying to stay here any time I go to the area in the future. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Country Stay

Beautiful Country location. house very well maintained has everything you need for cozy country stay. WiFi works amazing. Lots of opportunities for nature lovers or families just wanting to spent quiet time together. Dog Friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Getaway

The property is an actual working cattle farm. We had some great hikes walking the property. It was great to see the cattle walk down to the water hole in the morning and come back up the hill right past the house. Property was well stocked and wi-fi worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun, relaxing weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful, peaceful property. The house was beautiful, well stocked, and very clean. When we weren’t visiting the Amish shops, we were back at the house enjoying the peaceful beautiful landscape. It was hard to leave. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a gorgeous setting!

We loved our stay in this beautiful farmhouse. The home itself provided plenty of space, while feeling “together” at the same time. The property is huge, which gave tons of privacy and gorgeous views as we walked around the immediate area. It’s close enough to nearby attractions, but far enough out to be peaceful and relaxing. We would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond great

Beyond great experience! The house was cuter than the pictures could show. The land was beautiful and the walking trails were fun. Definitely would recommend for a fun trip and you could stay at the house the whole time and have a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Christena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place to Stay

The house is amazing. The property is amazing. Our whole stay was totally amazing. We celebrated my 70th birthday there. Great communication with property owners. A great place to detox from the world, internet.and relax. All kinds of critters and at night, the stars are amazing, too. Close to Mohican State Park and fun towns to walk through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Get Away!

We had the best girls weekend here with our two dogs! The house is absolutely beautiful and so well equipped. We spent the weekend cooking in the big kitchen, lounging in the stunning 3 seasons room and letting the dogs run around the property. We loved seeing the cows wander by the windows in the morning. Would absolutely recommend and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off-the-Grid Beauty

A great country house with lots of land, a pond to fish/swim in, and beautiful views. Off the grid in just the right way. Ted was very helpful and responsive. The house was clean and well cared for. The location makes a day trip to Mohican State Park or Amish Country easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace

The home is beautiful and inviting. It was nice and peaceful. Having the outside grill was awesome. We stayed at the house Saturday night made steaks on the grill it was great. It was cool watching the cows and the babies
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place was wonderful!

We really enjoyed our time here and enjoyed the serenity this place has to offer. Great opportunity for nature walks. Definitely needed to slow life down and we certainly did. The kids had the time of their life playing outside. And the cows!!!!! We couldn’t have asked for a better get away. Thank you for a great house!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay….again!

This was our second time staying at this lovely farmhouse. During this stay, we had our extended family with us to celebrate my mom’s 80th birthday, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! Plenty of space for each of us, and we were able to spend more time exploring the gorgeous countryside along the property’s mowed walking paths. There is no air conditioning; however, the house stayed perfectly cool with the use of the whole house attic fan. Thank you so much for providing a great stay and a beautiful memory!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This property is definitely a get away from the real world. It was definitely an experience without AC but the weather was perfect and no one even complained once about not having AC. The house has a big house fan and with the windows open it kept the house cool at night, and during the day we were out. The property has a good size pond on it and the boys fished a lot, and played out on the property. Just sitting back and listening to nature and catching up with family is just what we all needed. The Walmart is about 20 mins away and Kroger's about 30 mins, there are a good amount of mom and pop restaurants, and Amish restaurants & markets. I would highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a prefect and beautiful location for our family's stay! Looking to book again for our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic space for a relaxing getaway weekend! The property and house were great, we enjoyed walking around and exploring the land, and we were really impressed with the responsiveness and thoughtfulness of the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway with beautiful surroundings. Immaculate and comfortable for our family celebration. The host welcomed us warmly. It had everything we needed. My husband loved the fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Ted was such an awesome host! The property is beautiful! There was something for everyone to do while there! We enjoyed fishing, walking the property, and a fire at night time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was nice, no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm in the woods

This was a great family getaway spot. It was away from the hectic city and quiet. The only diversion was the occasional visit from the cows and the were wonderful. These wer very nice accommodations for our whole extended family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

We had a family get together over the holiday weekend and wanted somewhere quiet where we could visit.The property is quaint with great scenery and so many places to relax and unplug. We enjoyed the scenery, star gazing at night, and seeing the cows. The house was well stocked with everything you need. Thank you for an unforgettable weekend! This was the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and reconnect with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at this quaint farmhouse was one of the highlights of our 5 day family vacation to Amish country. Some days we didn’t want to leave. We felt like we were on Walton’s Mountain. The host told us to get up to see the sunrise over the hills. We got amazing pictures of grandkids sitting on haystacks watching sunrise through misty rolling hills. The kitchen is fully stocked and there’s a grill outside. Plenty of room for 9 of us and we didn’t want to leave. Hope to go back. Thank you Ted for a wonderful experience. It’s our first VRBO experience, and doubt nothing will compare.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoy The little Things

Great start to kick off our summer!! Thanks for sharing your place for us to enjoy!! We enjoyed a nice peaceful and relaxing weekend at the farm!! We enjoyed cooking out, fishing at the lake and relaxing at at the the fire pit!! Plenty of space inside and outside the house to enjoy!! Cows came for some visits!! Would recommend to book here and enjoy!! Enjoy the little things!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025