Clean comfortable lodging with plenty of room for everyone to gather with open living room, kitchen and dining area. The large shaded backyard is a great gathering place with an outdoor kitchen and plenty of seating where you can hangout, grill or have a campfire. Your Home Base is conveniently located to area attractions to the East, West and South, where there is literally something for everyone and most attractions are FREE!! If you want to travel a little farther for a day trip, Long’s Retreat or Kings Island would be a good choice. There are three quaint small towns close by with unique shopping and eateries, one with a Distillery, another with a Brewery and there are eight amazing Pamela Kellogg Muriels in the area as well. Four prehistoric Indian sites, recently designated as Ohio’s First World Heritage Sites are nearby. Serpent Mound and Seip Mound are south of the rental, Hopewell Ceremonial Mounds are due east and Fort Ancient is to the west. (To see the fifth site requires a two hour drive north.) Family pets are welcome! Just message us for prior approval. We offer flexible check-in and check-out times when possible. Whoever you are bringing with you will be happy with your choice! Unplug, unwind and refresh! So whether you are coming to SHOP, EXPLORE, VISIT family, HUNT or FISH, you will be captivated by The Paint Valley at the foothills of Appalachia. Once you experience the abundance of wildlife, history, natural wonders, nature preserves, artisans, performing arts, quality antiques, Amish and Mennonite communities, Two State Park Lakes and the presence of Prehistoric Indians, you will wish you were staying longer!
HUNTERS. The Paint Creek Lake Wildlife Area is at the end of our road with over 5,000 acres of Public Hunting Grounds. There is plenty of access with well marked parking areas. One third of the Area is agriculture (corn and beans), one third is woods and one third is reverting prairie. There is plenty of parking. Back up on the gravel drive and hang your field dressed deer right from the bed of your truck. On the back deck is an outdoor work table with running water to process your game. We can provide maps and ODNR Hunting Regulations booklets. Hunters can also find rabbit, turkey, quail, pheasant and dove in the area. However, the best dove hunting is found at the Fallsville Wildlife Area, 15 miles from the rental. Paint Creek State Park’s Archery Range is about 20 miles from the rental and not far from there are two Archery Stores.
FISHING ENTHUSIASTS have TWO Ohio State Park Lakes to choose from, less than 15 miles from the rental. There is plenty of parking. Outback is a fish cleaning station. Check out the Fishing Tournament Schedules for Rocky Fork Lake and Paint Creek Lake.
There is so much to see and do and best of all, most attractions are free! Your Home Away from Home is “Just a Step Away” to: SHOPPING: Outlet Malls, Antique and Mennonite Stores. THE ARTS: Stores featuring local artisans using locally sourced material; Two Historic Performing Arts Theaters, restored and operating. EXPLORING: Kayaking, Hiking Trails: Creeks, Caves, Grotto's, and Limestone Walls; ADVENTURE: Abundance of Wildlife: Hunting, Fishing, Bird Watching; Two State Parks with Lakes: Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Archery Range. LEARN: Museums: Nature, History and RARE Fossils. And our Favorite: THE ANCIENTS: Pre Historic Indians who flourished in this Valley, from about 200 BC to AD 500. We love this Valley and would love to share our favorites with you, along with maps and insider tips.
