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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Utica, OH
  • Mount Vernon Nazarene University
    24 min drive
  • Denison University
    27 min drive
  • Kenyon College
    31 min drive
  • Columbus, OH (OSU-Ohio State University)
    56 min drive

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About the area

Utica

A family-friendly stay in Utica awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 15.1 km (9.4 mi) from Morris Woods State Nature Preserve and 16.6 km (10.3 mi) from Beaver Lake. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a living room and a TV are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find a sauna. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Utica holiday home include Links at Echosprings and Meadowview Park.

What's nearby

  • Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 24 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Chapel Hill Golf Club - 26 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Denison University - 27 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Kenyon College - 31 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Easton Town Center - 43 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watts Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Winery At Otter Creek - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Village Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pioneer Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!!

Enjoy my restored 1849 barn at the end of a secluded road. (it's a 240-acre farm). Remote, quiet location with a 3-acre backyard, firepit included. This isolated location still allows easy access to your college and Columbus destinations. Come back to the barn, snuggle up, build a fire, cook a meal, listen to coyotes, and see stars that are invisible in any metropolitan area. It is pure country air. So remote, yet 18 miles from all the new developments with Facebook,Intel, Google,Amazon.
This property has been in my family for four generations. Interesting note; Homer, Ohio is the home of the first woman to run for president, Victoria Woodhull, her running mate was Frederick Douglas(who didn't vote for her, btw!) in 1878. She is a relative of the initial owners, my great-grandparents. Check her story out!

First-floor bedroom, second-floor bedroom, second-floor bathroom with bathtub, shower, and sauna. Perfect for college parents' weekends @ Mount Vernon Nazarene, Denison, Kenyon, or Ohio State. 23 minutes driving to Kenyon College- 15.8 miles. It is 14 minutes to Denison- -14.8 miles and 44 minutes to Ohio State- 39.3 miles. It is approx. 45 minutes to Polaris Parkway, beginning of Columbus, mecca of shopping and restaurants. 40 minutes to Easton Town Centre.(another side of Columbus). About one hour to Amish Country. (Mount Hope) Ideal just as a retreat for the week or weekend. Sleep at least nine in total. Two in the private master bedroom(queen) and two in the private bedroom upstairs. (queen), lots of extra pillows ranging from soft to hard, both big and small. Master with private outdoor access and bathroom. Patio doors provide beautiful outside sounds and a breeze! We just installed a 24,000 BTU mini split in the living room. Although there is propane heat, those areas tend to be tough to heat and cool(30-foot ceilings)You should be warm or cool, no matter the temperature. The unit was just put in Oct,24, so hopefully the heat and cooling issue in the big area is solved. Only time will tell The pellet stove provides a visible fire while heating and the brick fireplace is beautiful. I have a board covering the fireplace to keep the heat from escaping when not in use. Just remove the board and enjoy a fire. In mild weather, nothing's better than opening the French doors and listening to the sounds of nature, silence, and a crackling fire in the backyard fire pit! When remodeling the barn; we tried to maintain the original structure's integrity. The stalls were removed for the custom kitchen, dining room, living room and bathroom. The cows were housed in the now-remodeled first-floor bedroom with a bathroom. The milkroom is now the laundry room. It has its own toilet and shower. It also has a separate entrance for dirty hikers, explorers, hunters, or even dogs to shower. Upstairs, what were haylofts, are now bedrooms and a game room. The kitchen is fully equipped with three coffee makers, one for ground, a French press, and one for the whole bean. There are. plenty of ground beans and packets of ground coffee for your use. SS newer LG appliances, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, instant pot, air fryer, toaster, spices, condiments, you and sugar. Bring your own bottled water, coffee creamer, and groceries. Granite countertops, microwave, stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator.No ice maker in fridge. There is Caraway and Cuisinart cookware. The reverse osmosis water filtration faucet is next to the farmhouse sink. Garbage disposal is a push-button control in the granite. Four bathrooms, central propane, and 24,000 BTU mini split heating. Central air cooling installed Feb. 2019. Six ceiling fans, USE FANS TO DRAW HEAT DOWN> 30-foot ceiling. 50,000 BTU pellet stove, Senville mini split artic heat, and the cool unit are in the main living area and a wood-burning fireplace. Today we installed Starlink Satellite, so you may stream to your heart's content. The upstairs television should also access Starlink but we have not messed with it yet. Feel free to use it. All the games are now in the old trunk under that tv in the game room.
The third bathroom on the first floor is in the mudroom. The toilet seat was broken for that bathroom, it will be fixed soon. This is an original barn. I've fought hurdles to make the barn a one-of-a-kind luxury experience in the middle of farm country. Having said that, Intel is beginning to start its chip factory ten minutes away. My guess is this remote location will be seeing a lot of changes!
There is pretty pure water, but we bring water to drink. There is a Reverse Osmosis silver faucet next to the sink. We do drink from there and use it for coffee.

I use a walker, the barn is handicap accessible. just one step into the barn, first-floor master, and bench and grab bars into the main bathrooms. The doors and hall are not wide enough for a wide wheelchair, but speaking from experience, it works with a walker—no need for steps. The walker stays at the barn in the first floor bedroom closet; if you need it.
It is treated for bugs every quarter, but, there very well may be some! The bugs are usually found on window sills dead daily after these treatments. I can’t do anything about that. It is cleaned on Sundays or Mondays, all bugs are swept up.That doesn’t mean you won’t find them in those few days it was empty. I made the choice better dead than flying around! So be aware, spring and fall is the worst for dead bugs. If you’re in and out a lot during the summer flies, will certainly get in the screen doors. This was not a purchased kit to mimic a barn. If I had done that, it wouldn’t be old and authentic, but I’ll bet I wouldn’t of had this bug problem! Wood beams, built with pegs rather than nails, mantle, and structure are the REAL deal. There are dogs, roosters, cows, and chickens across the lane! There are wetlands on the opposite with fowl, plenty of turkey and deer. Covid helped the coyote population, they are howling every night. I love to hear them, but, if you have a dog, DO NOT LET HIM OUT OF YOUR SIGHT! They may seem friendly, but they are not.

There is a four-burner propane Weber grill on the deck. Please make sure the propane is turned off totally and the grill is cleaned and covered after use. AVAILABLE. There is a fire pit outside, too. I provide one fire but please leave 1.00 per log if you use the fireplace and firepit more than once. Unfortunately, the rising cost of propane, electricity, firewood, pellets, towels, bedding, and paper products make it impossible to host without asking my guests to be aware of the struggles of hosting without losing money! So, I thank you for understanding the need to leave money for additional usage! No question is dumb and I welcome the opportunity to provide a unique, one-of-a-kind, intimate trip away from home! Thanks for looking.

Property manager

leslie studer

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Restored 1800's Barn-travel Sports Teams House Utica
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Frequently asked questions

Does Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!!?

This property features a sauna, as well as a fireplace and a living room.

Is Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and children's books, it's no surprise that Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!!?

No, Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Experience the romance of a BARN. "DO YOU THINK YOU LIVE IN A BARN"YES!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Property
Everyone was very pleased with the interior and accomodations of the barn
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Delightful Experience
7 of us siblings stayed at the barn. The barn is charming. Full kitchen. Bed linens were great. Beds very comfortable. This is a beautiful property in the country. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
We did a fabulous girls weekend here. It’s a wonderful barn. If I had one complaint, it would be the spiral staircase to the second level. It makes it very challenging to carry a suitcase up, and the steeps are also very slippery. I would also note that the two twin beds are in a loft which if you’re going with family members it is open to down below and if you’re using it for children, it will be too noisy for them if you stay awake after they go to bed early
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Leslie is a great host!
We stayed at the barn for multiple nights and very much enjoyed it! We had a lot of space in the yard to hang out. Overall we would recommend staying at the barn!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andy C., O Fallon, MO

Country Getaway
Enjoyed the unique renovated barn setting. Perfect for our weekend family wedding nearby. Could have used better outside furniture on porch. A little too much of the owners stuff in the house. The coffee machine was nice and very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Communication with the owner was exceptional. The barn was awesome and so beautiful. I felt so at home there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay in Fabulous Renovated Barn for Kenyon graduation (20 minutes away)
Leslie the owner is a delight: accommodating, communicative and conscientious. The Barn was spotless and has a well-equipped kitchen, cozy robes and towel sets thoughtfully laid out in multiple baths. Attractive and eclectic decor with a nod to barn style. Primary bedroom mattress was so comfy! Great common space to relax. We enjoyed the covered porch with pastoral views of the meadows. We had a party of 6 and it worked perfectly for our group ages 21-60.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place for a memorable experience
This gem located in the heart of Ohio will leave you speechless. Leslie has thought of everything and the attention to detail is something that truly sets this stay apart from others. From a fully equipped luxury kitchen with a grill outside, to the sauna and a bathtub fit for a king (or queen)...to the cozy feel you get from a fire burning in the fireplace as you lounge on the comfiest couch sharing time with friends and loved ones...this is a place perfect for making lasting memories. Leslie was extremely responsive, understanding of our circumstances leading up to the stay, and did everything you could ask of a host. We are extremely grateful to have found this special stay and to have had an exemplary host such as Leslie.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay!
We had a great visit at this property! It was a convenient location for us, as we have family in the surrounding area. The barn is spacious but with a cozy feel and all the renovations they have done are impressive. It is stocked with everything you could want for your stay and then some. We will gladly return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice barn
Location was great for us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grady B.

Liked: Cleanliness
No2 of my top 3
Leslie and her barn are just amazing. I’ve been a lot of places and this barn is my second favorite. If you haven’t been there I’d highly recommend it. The barn and everything in it is of the highest quality, and very unique. Leslie is by far the nicest host I’ve talked to we’ve never met face to face but she feels like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeni H.

Liked: Cleanliness
looking to get away from it all and do nothing and found that "nothing" was "the all" i needed
so comming off a very busy growing season at the vineyard and nursery we work at, with only 2 weeks to ourselves before "wreath season" we were beyond needing to get away. and getting away for us is usually the beach,but my family likes to pride ourselves on doing things diffrent,,break away from "our norm" and i had been looking at The Brn for some time now and just never "took that break from our "norm". so a quick family meeting and we all said we had done nothing different this year,,so the barn was chosen. and the fact that "fur baby's" are allowed,,well enough said, deal DONE! the Barn was exactly as described and then some,, like you get off the highway and drive through some pretty awesome countryside,, peacefull, fresh air,,and blue sky for as far as you can see. This place is a "must see" and "must do" if you want to do "nothing". "nothing" as in do what you want,, wake up fix yourself some good coffee and go out and stand in the lane as the sun comes up,,then wander onto the side pourch and lsiten to the awaken,, the squrills and chipmonks fighting for soybeans and walnuts, the geese in the fields preparing to do whatever it is geese do during the day,, and before yo know it,,it's 11 a.m and you havent even had breakfast. and you never noticed that you do indeed need to eat,,cause there is so much more to do,,thats awaits you in doing "nothing". take a trip down to the alpacca farm,, good products great prices, do to the "pay it forward" store in town,,so worth it,,and go to "the disneyland of ice cream"(as the kids called it" Velvet ice cream. the town of utica is pretty cool. then come back,,plat games in the game room,, make an awesome dinner in the kitchen then ,,even though it was our intention to have a fancy dinner, we all sat on the side pourch and ate. then we walked far ou into the fields and explored as we watched some of the most awesome sunsets ever. BUT be sure to have your fur babys inside by dark,,as the coyotes come running through every night. sooooo cool. we would wait on the porch every night for them to come,,then you would hear them,,it is the most insane noise you ever heard! as they run through the fields and then it just stops!!!! do not be afraid,,they are pretty harmless(i spent years traveling in oregan, washington idaho and montanna,,and i am more afraid of an running elk herd than a coyote). the host are great people,,leave notes and instrutions everywhere,, only thing missing i can think of is an axe,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for Family Weekend
What a great property! Our family enjoyed our stay while visiting Kenyon College. It's just a short drive to Gambier from the Barn. The property is clean and comfortable with plenty of room for all of us. We love the it is pet friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living in the Barn
Awesome property! Very unique and definitely not a "cookie cutter" stay. Leslie was very attentive to every need. She left personal notes and a welcome gift. She also checked in with us during our stay to make sure everything was fine. Awesome area to explore (mounds, winery, Granville, Heath, Alligator Mound,). Was a nice place to get away. We had fun visiting our kiddos at Denison. Looking forward to returning...maybe graduation weekend. Very memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dave B.

Very nice place
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Barn experience!
Wonderful property, lovely owner, fantastic stay for our group. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Barn!!
Absolutely wonderful property (Barn) - My family and I traveled to Ohio for my son's wedding and chose the property. It is very comfortable, relaxing, and more than we expected. The property is 40 mins from Amish Country - on Saturday we spent the day driving around to Amish shops, flea market, grocery stores, furniture stores, and even rode in an Amish Buggy. The town of Utica is small and very nice with all the things you need; too include the Velvet Ice Cream facotory - a must visit. Leslie was responsive and a pleasure to work with. We will visit again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grady B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and comfortable!
The barn is far more beautiful in person than the pictures if you ask us! The atmosphere is very relaxing and the owner Leslie is very generous and kind having left us a lovely bottle of wine as we were celebrating our 21st anniversary. We definitely plan to visit again sometime! I’d give 10 stars if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Marshall H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The barn
Great place to get away for the weekend and have privacy. Would definitely point friends and family in the direction of Leslie and her Barn!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

don w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for Denison Big Red Weekend
Another couple and we had the pleasure of staying at The Barn during Denison’s Big Red Weekend. It was very comfortable and cozy! It had everything we needed to enjoy our time together!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Summer G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We actually didn’t stay
When we booked this for a birthday party we were amazed at the pictures. The Host is nice and very accommodating, however the pictures and the reality were different, so much so the cousin of the birthday girl said she would miss the party. We had to find another venue. The Host did explain there were things she had hoped to fix before our check in but the way it looked it just wasn’t suitable for our needs. We felt like the pictures were deceiving. We took a loss and that’s our fault because we didn’t see the place well enough in advance to receive a refund. Lesson learned!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Dan and Jaci, Jaylen's Wddding
VERY "hassle free". 5-stars for communication was for 2 reasons.....1st - No extra communication required. 2nd - EVERYTHING required was VERY well communicated. BUT, some later communications indicated not having the correct phone number for communication, BUT Leslie had EVERYTHING so "turnkey", we needed nothing upon check-in. VERY SEAMLESS. BRAVO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Darbie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Easy to relax and quiet was restful to just sit around our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Constance C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!!
Great place to stay! We really enjoyed the barn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021