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Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank,

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INN A SCHOOLHOUSE, circa 1875
Exterior
Luxurious King size bed!
One Room schoolhouse!
Beautiful back-lit antique bar!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2151.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Crestline, OH
  • Kingwood Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ohio State Reformatory
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mansfield, OH (MFD-Mansfield Lahn Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Main floor “One room schoolhouse”

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor

Toilet

Tranquility room

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank,

Historic one-room schoolhouse built in 1895 restored and ready for a quiet romantic retreat! Situated in the country surrounded by over 150 acres of cropland! Watch a gorgeous sunrise or sunset; marvel at the mesmerizing firefly dance over the fields at dusk. Inside, you will have the entire schoolhouse and private screened back porch to yourselves. Step back in time and imagine the hustle and bustle of children attending this schoolhouse in the 1900's! The one-room school room is open-concept where you will find a luxurious king size bed and a sitting area for snuggling and a large 55" Smart TV with Roku. Also, you will find a game table and chairs, a desk/chair (free WiFi) and a beautiful antique backlit bar (byob!) Upstairs is our tranquility room complete with aromatherapy, soothing water fountain and sound machine to create your personal mood while treating your partner to a massage on our professional grade massage table! Also on this level you will find a full bath with tub/shower combination. Back downstairs, you will find the kitchen and screened back porch The kitchen has an electric apartment-sized stove/oven, toaster, blender and microwave. There is a single serve coffee maker (some pods are provided). There will be a propane gas grill for your use in season (May through September). A list of local eateries, wineries, breweries and food delivery options will be available in room.

PLEASE NOTE: Property is not handicapped accessible or suitable for children or pets. The screened back porch, kitchen and half bath are ground level but you will need to navigate four stairs upward into the one-room school room and an additional flight of stairs to the loft/tranquility room and full bath. This home sleeps two only.

NOTE: An outdoor only "door cam" security camera is in use that covers the parking lot and outdoor entrances.

We DO NOT have provisions for EV car charging at this time.

Property manager

Bob and Traci Zacharias
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Unauthorized overnight guests will be charged $100 per guest per night to booking person's account.
Smoking inside home or porch will require us to rent an ozonator and have draperies dry cleaned therefore a $100 charge will be added if detected.
To avoid unexpected and costly charges, be aware that temporary hair dyes can stain the linens/bedding resulting in replacement costs.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Crestline

Located in Crestline, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mansfield Art Center and Mansfield Memorial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cinemark Ontario Towne Center and Clear Fork Reservoir Marina. Kingwood Center and Eastside Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crestline, OH

What's nearby

  • Kingwood Center - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Ohio Bird Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Renaissance Theatre - 15 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Ohio State Reformatory - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - 15 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Marion, OH (MNN-Marion Municipal) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank,?

As of 25 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank, on 27 April 2025 start from NZ$383.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank,?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank,?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank, located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mohican River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Maize Memorial Dog Park and Avita Health System - Ontario Hospital. Avita Health System - Ontario Workwell and Cinemark Ontario Towne Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Perfect Getaway in Historic Schoolhouse

This school house was just perfect. Walked inside and the lights were on which is so nice to walk into a space that already feels Welcoming. Next we really appreciated was that all the switches were labeled. No guess work here. The space was so clean and beautifully decorated. We also appreciated that the couch and bed were very comfortable. Also they had good water pressure. The communication with host was spot on any questions were answered right away. They made check in and out very easy. We really loved our stay here and highly recommend this property!!!! Look forward to staying here in future. Maybe next time it wont rain the whole time and we can catch a beautiful sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Perfect place for a getaway!

Property was amazing! Highly recommend staying here… Great all around..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Exceeded my expectations!!

Absolutely amazing property! Grateful to the owners who saw the beauty and potential in this schoolhouse building. The decor, school books, and literature added charm and knowledge to what this building once was. Updating it to allow for modern comforts yet preserving the feel of days gone past. Loved every minute of our stay. We definitely want to return in the fall so we can enjoy the outdoors and 3 season space. The cleanliness was spot on!! Cozy and inviting from the minute you opened the door. The only thing I wish we could see is pictures of it back in the day and what it looked like when you acquired it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

10/10 !!

This was one of my favorite vrbo stays to date! It was so cozy & charming, bigger than expected, and the "spa" upstairs is such a unique touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

A Fantastic Place to Unwind

This is one of our most favorite places to stay. So relaxing and comfortable. The hosts are great, and so are the amenities. Thank you for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

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

Absolutely pleasant experience

Ours was a very unique experience, eclipsing our expectations. The schoolhouse was well kept and full of amenities. We very much enjoyed our stay and will definitely consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan K.

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

Perfect couple's retreat!

The schoolhouse was so wonderful! Everything about it was perfect for a couple's night in: games, massage table, tv, screened porch, etc! I particularly loved the history and character of the schoolhouse. No detail was left unnoticed. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Relaxing getaway

Really unique schoolhouse. Very clean and close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Romantic getaway

Second time staying at this property! First time was July 18, 2022...reconnected with my Highschool sweetheart after 33 years...this time still celebrating our time together! This property is exceptional in every way and holds many memories for us ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

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

Love it!

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Unique Inn

We had a wonderful time at the schoolhouse. Owner obviously put a lot of thought into decor/furnishings and we spent quite a bit of time just looking at everything. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Night away

This was an incredible place for our night away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Awsome

Great location to everything we wanted to do. I was awestruck when I walked in. Couldn’t ask for better hosts. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandy s.

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

Amazing!

Such an amazing get away. Everything was absolutely perfect. The school house has been decorated impeccably from the lights, to door knobs, to furnishings. Thank you for allowing us to stay in such a peaceful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Unique stay

Beautiful property, close to many activities. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni W.

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

Best Place Ever!

I have never stayed at a place that was better than what was described. This was such an absolutely wonderful, relaxing, awesome place to stay! I have already booked stays for my kids and their spouses. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val W.

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

Best place ever

Property was immaculate inside and out. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

Quiet & Relaxing

Loved the mix of antiques & modern amenities. The property manager was very accommodating of our early arrival. The check-in & check-out process was seamless. Quiet country location that's close to nearby sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Perfection

This is the perfect place to stay! That is why I keep coming back. I have brought my sister, my husband, my Mom and now my best friend. Each person tells me how special the time is and how much the Schoolhouse adds to the time together. The perfect place to reconnect with someone you love.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Quick vacation

The property was so clean and well managed. We loved our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

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

Charming Clean & Convenient as Promised

I was looking for a place to stay near Mid-Ohio racetrack. This is a unique, well-cared property. I would much rather stay in a place like this than yet another cookie-cutter corporate owned place on the highway that is soulless and designed with an Excel spreadsheet. This is the opposite, and I hope to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brian D.

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

Historical

The school house is redone very
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

A Wonderful Gem

My husband and I had a fabulous time at this antique schoolhouse. It was beautifully decorated down to every detail. We enjoyed it immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda S.

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

Unique Peaceful Retreat

This schoolhouse was the perfect place to get away. It's a very unique place! The owners attention to every detail is amazing. It place was spotless, the bed was comfortable and the rooms smelled good with the soy candles in the different rooms ( and the candles weren't even lit). We visited the Shawshank Trail which was about 10-15 minutes away. The whole weekend was like taking a trip back in time. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian E.

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

Getaway

This place was the best. My wife an I will be booking this again in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bob and Traci Zacharias

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We are excited to share this unique and beautiful property with you! Bob and I have been married almost 42 years and have spent a great amount of time traveling and understand what it means to want to just get away, relax and be pampered! We consider ourselves blessed to be the stewards of this unique home and have worked hard to create this space for our guests! We have spent many years collecting antiques; many of which you will find inside! When we aren't on vacation on our own property, we love the beach, the Great Smoky Mountains and the deserts of Arizona! We have two beautiful and talented grown daughters and a son-in-law (equally as talented and loved!) and one cat, Lily, who tries her best to greet our guests at some point during their visit! We live in the loft of the carriage house that is also located on the property but is a separate building. You will have complete privacy to your home and gardens but should you need anything or if we can answer any questions, one of us will be available!

Why they chose this property

This property provides guests with a quiet retreat in the country to relax or, hop in your car and we are less than 15 minutes to most everything a city has to offer! Local area attractions such as the Mid-Ohio Race Car Track; beautiful Kingwood Center Gardens; the Ohio State Reformatory (Shawshank Trail); Apple Hill orchards; The Bible Walk Museum; the Ohio Bird Sanctuary and beautiful Clearkfork Reservoir/Marina. For winter enthusiasts, Snow Trails Ski resort is approximately 26 minutes. For water activities, the Clear Fork Reservoir and Marina is 9 miles away; rent or bring your own kayaks - it is absolutely gorgeous on the lake and very frequently you will be able to observe Bald Eagles. Adjacent to the reservoir is the Ohio Bird Sanctuary (one of my favs). We are also a short 15 min. drive to several access points onto the beautiful paved B&O Bike trail. Cedar Point amusement park and famous "Amish Country" are each approx. an hour or so drive.

Great dining is also just a 10-20 min. drive away from all the fast food choices to wineries, breweries, and fine dining. An extensive list is provided in the home. Three major grocery stores, gas stations, walk-in medical clinics and a hospital are also just 10-15 min. away.

What makes this property unique

You will be staying in an authentic one-room schoolhouse with most of its original charm! We are always looking for pieces of history that tell the story of this building and everything we have uncovered is available for you to read and see.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests