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

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Comfortably seats 8.Watch wildlife, french doors surround you while dining.
Open living room, dining room, kitchen, full bathroom next to pellet stove.
Dining Room. Buffet has good china and casseroles for special dinners.
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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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 (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

loft with tv,games,full leather couches

2 Double Futons

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3- Main bathroom next to entrance upon walking into living room.

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 howl, watch birds and wildlife and see stars that are invisible in any metropolitan area. It is pure country air. So remote, yet 18 miles from Amazon, Intel, and new companies moving into New Albany.

The barn provides an escape back in time when neighbors were few, the skies were devoid of pollution, and there was land all around you, Experience country peace. Inside, explore the barn's evolution. This 200 year old structure maintains its original integrity with some 21st century surprises. Pamper yourself with a sauna or red light therapy session after a bonfire with smores, or a fire with wine in the huge indoor fireplace.



The location is 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 heati 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 triinal 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, 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 and master bedroom TV also are smart tvs. The upstairs gameroom has a poker table, tons of board games, or hook up your gaming system to that tv. 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/laundry room.
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, shower 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 laundry room 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. The outside wood had shrunk, so the barn was clad in grey metal last month. Hopefully, that will keep some bugs out.

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 propane Weber grill on the deck. Please make sure the propane is turned off totally and the grill is cleaned and covered after use. There is a fire pit outside, too. I provide one fire, just leave cash in the honor box if you exceed included amounts!

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.

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please leave the barn in the same condition as when you arrived! Please respect the two neighbors!. Please crate your dog if you leave them alone.
Honor system leave fees for extra items in box on granite. Lock doors, turn lights off, towels by washing machine. turn off heat/air conditioning

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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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Utica

Located in Utica, this holiday home is in a rural area. Links at Echosprings and Chapel Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Morris Woods State Nature Preserve and Beaver Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Utica, OH

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
  • ‪Otter Creek Vineyards - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Village Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pioneer Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Morris Woods State Nature Preserve, Beaver Lake and Tech Lake. Meadowview Park and Ariel-Foundation Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Beautiful Barn

Home was great and has a wonderful story behind it. Felt like home right as you walk it. Communication was great, plenty of amenities that made the stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

the barn

very unique and beautiful - the owner responded immediately to our communications
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

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

Unique Property

Everyone was very pleased with the interior and accomodations of the barn
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy H.

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

Heating issues

The heating was not up to full capacity. The owners controlled the thermostats. We had to use a pellet heater and a mini split heater to make up for the primary heating or the furnace. The temp was tolerable but never what it should have been. The owner tried her best to help but being so far away could not come on site to correct the issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

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

Very nice barn

Location was great for us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandar H., Mccutchenville, Ohio

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

Had a really good time with friends.

The place is awesome and we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., canton, USA

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

Great Getaway!

The is a fantastic place! We were looking for a nice retreat. The back deck was the perfect place for morning coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

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

Great time

Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Barbara K.

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

The Barn experience!

Wonderful property, lovely owner, fantastic stay for our group. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dave B.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

Barn

Very nice rustic get-away. Plenty of space and well decorated. Really neat and would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

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

Jan H.

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

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

Clifford P., Northville, USA

Summer Farm Vacation

We had a wonderful stay in the barn. We liked the peaceful setting and the home-like family accommodations. There were 9 of us and it was easy to fit ourselves in for a cozy, family weekend. Leslie was great to deal with all the way. We will be back someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Andy C., O Fallon, MO

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Grady B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Meg M., Columbus, OH

Restored Barn that lives up to Listing

Leslie was super helpful and accommodating during and after our rental. Large open family room area and kitchen with a modern take. A large loft area with sleeping and tv room is available but we never left the living room couch to enjoy it. The property is very cool and is definitely distinct from the neighbors, so it was very easy to locate from the direction provided. A nice place to enjoy a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

john g.

Very, very nice

My wife and I stayed for the weekend and really enjoyed the barn and atmosphere. The owner did a great job in restoring this old barn because it is beautiful and has all the amenities. It is open and spacious and very comfortable and clean. The property is lovely and we enjoyed being awoke by the rooster across the way.. Nice touch...lol I would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Grady B.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by leslie studer

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Decided to convert an old barn into a home. it is a romantic, quiet beautiful getaway. I hope you enjoy the get away as much as I do. We do use this, so please treat this as you would your own home! It is more a home than a motel! When we did the renovation, we saved old barn siding from the hayloft and chicken area. We sealed these, and you can see faint calculations and dates on them keeping track of their egg? sales of the day!!!

Why they chose this property

HOW OFTEN DO YOU STAY IN A REFURBISHED BARN? It'is perfect for nearby college activities! KENYON-DENISON-MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE COLLEGES all within 25 minutes! A location that provides access to charming college communities and the city of Columbus while living in an area full of wildlife, solitude, and sounds of nature surrounding you. at the end of a two-mile gravel road sits an old barn waiting to excite you!Essentially, you are staying in an experience in a secluded part of Ohio. Having said that, you are within an hour's drive of exploring Amish lifestyles, food, and calm simplicity or choose to spend your day in the bustle of Ohio's Capital. Ohio State offers many exciting events. or, simply explore the immediate area, and relax in the barns' welcoming quiet, privacy, and beauty while exploring immediate area. All the small liberal arts colleges that surround it and their restaurants, breweries, and charming parks. Who knows what fair Utica, New Albany, and Johnstown will have? Intel is now having weekend events for the public, as well! Enjoy!



























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What makes this property unique

Quiet, remote, well appointed. You step back into time in a truly one-of-a-kind stay! The clawfoot bathtub on the deck has mint, parsley, and basil planted for some fresh spices. Open floor plan. Watch deer and listen to coyotes sitting on the deck grilling or simply having a fire. The stars are exceptional in this out-of-the-way 2-mile gravel road, country setting. There is a small farm across the lane and if they are around, ask to see the cows, the chickens might be over at your place! You still have easy access to Gambier(Kenyon College)Granville (Denison College), Ohio.35-55 minutes gets you to COLUMBUS, OHIO. Intel will be ten minutes away. Drive 20 minutes to Gambier or Granville for charming restaurants. explore both small-town charm and big-city activity! I use a walker; so seats, grab bars in downstairs bathrooms, and first-floor bedrooms are musts after back surgery. Enjoy the provided robes for a relaxing sauna. Shampoos, lotions, and other amenities are provided if you find you've forgotten something!
BLUE JACKETS-OHIO STATE FOOTBALL-The CREW
35-55 minutes gets you to COLUMBUS, OHIO. It is a 45-minute drive to Nationwide Arena, 53 minutes to Ohio State, and Horseshoe. The fifty-minute drive brings you to the campus.
Drive an hour to Millersburg, Ohio, and witness the world of the Amish. Many hand-crafted furniture and special Amish delights await you.
A couple of GOLF ideas...
Chapel Hill Golf Course,
Granville Golf Course
. Winding Hollow public golf course- NEW ALBANY, . approx. 20 minutes from the barn.
The surrounding land is farmed, corn or soybeans, but feel free to explore as long as they aren't farming.
Ducks, deer, coyotes, rabbits, pheasants, yes: snakes, and two very friendly labs across the gravel lane. Enjoy your morning coffee looking out the French doors, sitting on the comfortable Adirondack chairs, grilling, reading and just scanning endless farmland. Then, take a short drive to the many activities listed above.

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