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Big Oak Retreat -10 min to Kenyon - 18th century barn

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Apple Valley, OH
  • Place, Apple Valley Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Apple Valley Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenyon College
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Howard

Located in Howard, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Apple Valley Lake and Apple Valley Golf Course. .This vacation home is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Mohican State Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Davis Beach.

What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Apple Valley Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • King Beach - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Kenyon College - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 18 min drive - 14.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiesta Mexicana - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 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.

Big Oak Retreat -10 min to Kenyon - 18th century barn

Enjoy the natural beauty surrounding this historic getaway. This 18th century beam barn was recently converted into a Luxurious Historic Retreat, where rustic heritage meets modern luxury! Step inside this stunning, fully renovated retreat and experience a one-of-a-kind getaway in the heart of Ohio’s scenic Apple Valley. Once a working barn, this unique home now offers upscale amenities while preserving its original hand-hewn Hampton beams and soaring timber ceilings. The retreat three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, The master bed and bath are downstairs, kitchen living area and one bathroom one main floor and two bedrooms upstairs. The Kitchen is fully stocked with standard cooking supplies and dinnerware Towels and linens are provided The back yard has a large hot tub on the patio and a beautiful fire pit and a charcoal grille. Located very close to Apple Valley Lake and within 10 min of Kenyon College.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

758130

Reviews

Big Oak Retreat -10 min to Kenyon - 18th century barn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Quiet and close to Gambier & Mt. Vernon. Clean and nice amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication. Really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025