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Welcome to our Sweet Little Retreat!

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Exterior
Our covered patio
Relax on our covered patio!
Beautiful views all around
Enjoy the scenery!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Elyria, OH
  • Weltzheimer/Johnson House Frank Lloyd Wright Building
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oberlin College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Crocker Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Welcome to our Sweet Little Retreat!

Welcome to our sweet little retreat! We wanted to create a cozy and welcoming place for our guests to come and relax, spend time with family and make wonderful memories, and also create a special place for Bride's to get ready and spend their special weekend!

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise while enjoying a hot cup of coffee on our comfy patio, or enjoy a glass of wine while playing cornhole, swinging in the hammock, or sitting around the fire pit for sunset!

Property manager

Katrina Kubicina
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a pack and play and high chair if needed!
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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

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

About the area

Elyria

Elyria is home to this holiday home. Weltzheimer/Johnson House Frank Lloyd Wright Building and The Weltzheimer/Johnson House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at AMF North Ridgeville Lanes and Grey Hawk Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Mulligan's Family Fun and Swings-N-Things. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like winery tours.
Map
Elyria, OH

What's nearby

  • Weltzheimer/Johnson House Frank Lloyd Wright Building - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tappan Square - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Oberlin College - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Lorain County Community College - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Crocker Park - 26 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Elyria Station - 10 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foundry Kitchen and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪JT’s Pub & Grub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to our Sweet Little Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to our Sweet Little Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to our Sweet Little Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to our Sweet Little Retreat! located?

Located in Elyria, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Weltzheimer/Johnson House Frank Lloyd Wright Building, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Oberlin College and Carlisle Reservation. Back Roads and Beaches Bike and Multi-Sport Route and Tappan Square are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Weekend visit

We enjoyed our stay, very nice open floor plan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn L.

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

Perfect for the wedding party to stay at.

This home had everything needed and then some. The owner takes pride in their house and pays attention to details and tries to think of anything you might need. They go above and beyond to make their guests feel welcome. I would highly recommend this home for a getaway! Great peeps and place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi r.

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

Charming

A perfect place for family to gather for a graduation weekend :)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine B.

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

Beautiful home

We had such a wonderful time at this beautiful home viewing the 2024 eclipse. The property was just as the photos, clean and comfortable. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Everything was perfect. Check in was quick and easy, property was clean and better than advertised. Highly recommend for a quick getaway with family or friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

spotless, with great accessories, perfect location to Oberlin

relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

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

Terrific Stay

We were in town to drop our son off at college for the first time. The property was the perfect choice- clean, homey, and lovely. Owners were delightful and it is obvious that they really love this property and want guests to have the best stay. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Fantastic place

This place had a lot of character if I ever returned to this area. This House would be the first place. I looked to see if it is available. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marielys D.

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

The Sweetest and most Beautiful!

Just as described and even more beautiful than the photos, if that is even possible. We were so grateful to have stayed here although there were no brides, at this time, in our group. :) We hope to visit Oberlin College & Conservatory again soon and hope to stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Easy access to Oberlin College

Great place to stay as a group for Oberlin's opera production. Check-in was easy and host communicated well. Would just ask for a few more large bowls in kitchen to mix things and for salad making. Also this would be a difficult location (with the stairs) for people with mobility issues. My mother in law (78) had some concern going up and down given steepness to 2nd floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

BEST STAY EVER!

This house was the most amazing place!!! I had a huge wedding with 12 bridesmaids and a bunch of family, and this bridal house was able to comfortably fit us all plus hair and makeup vendors!! not only was it spacious, it was also so beautiful! We did sunrise pictures in the stunning backyard field. Katrina and Mark were so responsive and accommodating! They left me some bridal surprises upon arrival, which were super cute and so unexpected! Wish I could get married again just to stay here all over!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Family fishing trip

This house was lovely! We stayed with in laws for a weekend fish on lake Erie. The house was beautiful, had everything we needed, and plenty of space. In person, the house is even more beautiful and clean than the pictures depicted. We felt at home right away and enjoyed all of the personal touches. Would highly recommend! We would definitely stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nate N.

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

Everything you need to host a large group

Katrina and Mark were fantastic hosts. Their beautiful home exceeded expectations and was perfect for our group. The layout of the home is perfect for hosting a large group and the huge open-concept first floor is a great space to gather for games or a movie. They were great at communicating with us and made our experience all the better with the personal touches they added for our group. Thanks so much Katrina and Mark for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for gathering

This bridal retreat was everything it was advertised to be and was great for our family Thanksgiving gathering. We had 6 adults staying at the house in the 3 bedrooms and were able to host a 12 person dinner in the large space on the main floor. The only drawback was the spotty (slow, inconsistent) internet connection, but luckily we brought a board game and a deck of cards to entertain us. I would definitely return to this VRBO.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vince R.

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

Relaxing stay

Thank you Katrina for a lovely stay! She detailed everything and things I didn't even thought to ask about. Very responsive in all forms of communications. It was very nice to include some of the extra things like the fire pit and such. The house was bigger than we expected from the pictures. Oh, and the binder of recommendations and the welcome sign was a nice really nice touch. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Oberlin College Drop-Off

Coming from the East Coast, we needed housing in/near Oberlin, OH for an extended stay for 4-5 adults to drop off a newly minted Freshman at Oberlin College. The Retreat turned out to be perfect for our needs. It is less then 10 minutes away from campus in downtown Oberlin, and is also very close to all the restaurants and businesses in downtown Elyria, OH. The Retreat is very spacious and very well equipped. Most importantly, our hosts were the absolute best. When we arrived there were special treats waiting for us, as well as a lovely note congratulating our new college student and wishing her all the best. And they were incredibly responsive to any questions/needs we had. Simply put, both the place and Katrina & Mark are simply fabulous, and we’d recommend anyone looking for a place for a getaway in this part of the world to book the retreat ASAP!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTE B.

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

Cozy Stay

Very clean. Nice yard. Fun decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Wedding

A lovely home that we used as our retreat as we attended our son's wedding!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katrina Kubicina

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My husband and I are wedding photographers. We saw a need in the industry for a beautiful space for bride's to get ready, have hair and makeup done, and just relax and get ready for their wedding day! So we wanted to create a cozy and glamorous environment that would be fun, relaxing, and provide for beautiful photos! But not just bride's love our home! We have hosted so many wonderful families for so many reasons and we love sharing this historic home with everyone.

Why they chose this property

We put our heart and souls into turning this historic old school house into a super cozy comfy space for our guests to come relax and unwind. We have stayed at many vacation homes in the past and tried to put everything we could think of to make our home comfortable and provide the necessities one may need while traveling. It's ultra chic decor and comfortable beds make a perfect mix of a fun, cute, luxury stay!

What makes this property unique

Our beautiful old school house is located on a corner lot and is surrounded by beautiful farmland. It's so peaceful! We decorated the covered patio in the back and furnished it with comfy outdoor seating so our guests can enjoy the sunrise AND sunset! Take in the view and just relax.

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