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

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crestline, OH
  • Kingwood Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ohio State Reformatory
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Marion, OH (MNN-Marion Municipal)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

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 65" 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 with an additional Roku TV (In season). 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 the home.

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.
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  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Mohican River and 7 minutes from Maize Memorial Dog Park
Antique Schoolhouse; circa 1895; 15 min to OSR-Shawshank, offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Bob and Traci Zacharias

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,635 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

INN A SCHOOLHOUSE

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool Schoolhouse for 2 teachers!!

We toured the Shawshank prison/movie set prior to arriving at this nifty destination.Neat property, secluded, unique, different.Owners very good with communication. Entry & exit was simple.Property very clean, comfy, relaxing. Finding the silverware was challenging (we did not look in the pantry cupboard until the morning of our departure).We did use the massage table/area upstairs. I brought some massage lotions, some towels and some candles. With the small water fountain & diffuser it was pretty neat set up & very relaxing area for us to massage each other.Bed was soft & comfy too!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary overnight

Beautiful place, we had a wonderful time. It's the perfect getaway. Thanks for sharing this place, we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, unique getaway destination

This was a great and very clean place! The owners have carefully created a special and unique escape from the ordinary. The bed was fabulously comfortable, and the spa room with a massage table was an extra bonus, with additional calming touches of a water feature and an essential oil diffuser. Enjoying the view from the chairs in the peaceful back yard was especially tranquil and memorable. We highly recommend the schoolhouse for your next excursion!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute, antique getaway

We stayed two nights here, it was very easy to find and was absolutely stunning! Very spacious for the two of us. Everything was very clean and neat and even appropriately decorated with antiques and school themed pictures and such. Bed was super cozy, there were two bathrooms (one half, one full) so both of us could get ready at the same time. It was a very safe area and not too far away from the Reformatory or the Gill house which is what we came to visit. Definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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., Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

Love it!

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Night away

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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