Incredible Family Reunion Place! Executive Home w/Indoor Pool, Hot Tub AND MORE!
About the property
- House6500 sqft
- Bedrooms10
- Sleeps44
- Bathrooms7
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 3 nights
11 Separate Sleeping Rooms/Areas, Theater & Billiard Room, Pool, Spa, 6 Acres
Beautiful, executive home with 3 levels, living room, conference/large dining room (seats 24) room, small dining room (seats 6-8), theater/billiard room, huge indoor swimming pool and hot tub, 8 private sleeping rooms + 2 common sleeping areas (10 sleeping rooms total) and 6 bathrooms. Beds/sofa beds to sleep 36 people. Extra portable bedding for a total of up 42 people for larger family reunions and certain group situations - contact owner for details. Exceptional for family reunions and retreats.
We are situated on nearly six park-like acres.
Features include:
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Theater Area with 10' screen
Billiard Room
Conference Room with huge conference table that seats 20
Table Shuffleboard
Fireplace Suites
Large Family Suites sleeping 5 to 9 persons
High Speed Wireless Internet (complimentary)
Available Spa Services including Massage and Facials
Living Room with Leather Seating & Gas Fireplace
Formal Dining Room (seats up to 10)
Catered Meals for conference/retreat groups
We feature 6 acres of park-like grounds for strolling, relaxing, and playing. On the property you will find:
Volleyball
Badminton
Swing for Two under the Maple Tree
Lighted Patio Area with Seating for up to 18
Field large enough for the team sport of your choice.
Within 5 minutes you will find:
Award Winning 27 Hole Golf Course
Zip Line
Rock Climbing Wall
Hiking Trails
High Bank Motor Speedway
Tennis Courts
Drive-In Movie Theater
3 Screen Cinema
Antique Shopping
Family Dining
Sports Bar
Museum
Indoor Pool. A pool heating fee will apply to heat the pool for your group for the months of October through April. Indoor Hot Tub Open Year Round.
Owners available via phone/text 24/7 as your concierge to answer any questions you may have.
Owner
Ted Davenport
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 14, 2018
About Ted Davenport
Ted is a former management consultant and Director with Ernst & Young focusing on information technology related projects. Ted also worked for Price Waterhouse during his management consulting career. Ted is a graduate of Ball State University with a B.S. is Telecommunications and a Business Administration Minor. In addition to directing activities at the Inn, Ted and daughter Kiera - an Indiana University graduate - operate Uncharted Pixels LLC - a web services, branding, and video production services company. Ted is also a private pilot. Debbie imanages the housekeeping functions making sure the home is up to her exacting standards of cleanliness and comfort. She was awarded the Hoosier Hospitality award by Indiana's Lieutenant Governor! Debbie attended Indiana University East in Richmond and has worked in the healthcare, childcare, and social services fields during her career.
Ted Davenport purchased this House in 1999
Why Ted Davenport chose Winchester
After living near Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati, We purchased this property to get back to our Hoosier roots near the Whitewater River valley. Both Ted and Debbie were born in Richmond just 25 minutes south of the property. Winchester is a great little town brimming with family values, lots of churches, nearby shopping, and close to our family.
What makes this House unique
With six park-like acres, 3 fireplaces, and an indoor pool and spa, a conference room that seats 24, separate formal dining room that seats 8, a nice patio with seating for large groups, and nearly 6 park-like acres, this property has everything you are looking for in a family reunion or retreat destination!. This home has something for everyone!. The older folks can sit by the living room fire or on the patio and have great conversation while the kids enjoy the pool or the theater/game room. The teenagers can play volleyball and badminton on the east lawn while the guys head over to the award winning 27 hole golf course and the ladies go antique shopping. We have a game closet filled with board games and playing cards. Free WIFI is available throughout the property and most rooms have HDTVs with HDMI connections. The winery tours are not to be missed with live entertainment on some evenings. Nearby Camp Yale offers a rock climbing tower and zip line as well as a low ropes course. Fishing is available in nearby Farmland, Richmond, and Muncie. The historic Winchester Speedway "the worlds fastest half mile" is 10 minutes away offering pulse pounding high banked auto racing and Eldora Speedway (about 45 minutes) offers awesome dirt track racing in the summer. Take a day and enjoy the Antique Alley trails for great shopping and don't forget to stop by Silvertowne for a unique gift shopping experience in Winchester. But you may never want to leave the property. This is truly a great family home with all we have to offer on the premises! Perfect for reunions and large family gatherings. Check out our ratings by our valued guests!
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 10 Bedrooms, Sleeps 44
- Executive Suite King Bedroom (#7)1 king, King in Private Bedroom, Sleeps 2
- Master Suite (#1)1 king, 1 sleep sofa /futon, Queen is a fold-out sofabed, Full bath. Sleeps 4
- Parents Room (#3)1 king, King bed, Private Bath with Shower/ Sleeps 2
- Road Warrior (#2)1 queen, This is our smallest bedroom with ensuite bath. Sleeps 2
- Fireplace Suite Dorm Room (#5A)1 bunk bed, Adjacent to Theatre/Game Room Sleeps 3 (Twin over Full Bunk)
- Fireplace Suite Theater Room Area (#5B)4 twin/ single, 3 sleep sofa /futon, Great room for kids/teenagers. Sleeps 10 (2 on sectional)
- Chateau Suite (#4)1 queen, 3 twin/ single, 1 sleep sofa /futon, En-suite bath with sunken oversize tub, fireplace, Sleeps 7
- Library (#6)1 king, Private Bath with shower and double bowl sink. Sleeps 2
- Executive Suite Queen Bedroom (#7a)1 queen, Part of the 2 Bedroom Executive Suite Sleeps 2
- Executive Suite Living Room (#7b)2 sleep sofa /futon, Living room area of the Executive 2 BR Suite. Sleeps 4
- Fireplace Suite (#5)1 king, With fireplace, adjacent to the Theater/Game Room Sleeps 2
- Most bedrooms include an HDTV and DVD or Blu-Ray Player and en-suite private baths. Several bedrooms have flat-screen HDTVs. WIFI Available in all rooms. For larger groups we have portable bedding available that can fit in several of the bedrooms.
Bathrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- Master Suite Bathtoilet, combination tub/shower, Double Bowl Sink
- Road Warrior Bathtoilet, shower, 48' Shower with built-in seat
- Parents Room Bathtoilet, shower
- Chateau Suite Bathtoilet, combination tub/shower, Sunken very deep bathtub w handheld shower, double bowl sink
- Fireplace Suite BathBathroom can be accessed from 2 rooms
- Library Bath (#6)toilet, shower, Double Bowl Sink Black Kohler Fixtures
- Executive Suite Bath (#7)toilet, shower
- Most bedrooms have en-suite private baths. (Rooms 5A and 5B use the bathroom for #5, 7A and 7b uses the bathroom for 7 (2 bedroom apartment).
Location Type
- RuralProperty sits on six park-like acres adjacent to farm land - yet just 1.5 miles from Downtown Winchester
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air ConditioningCentral air throughout
- Fireplace4 Fireplaces: Gas fireplaces in the Living Room and Library, Electric fireplaces in the Fireplace Suite and the Chateau Suite
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingGeothermal & Natural Gas Central Heating Throughout
- InternetComplimentary High Speed Wifi
- Clothes DryerTwo dryers one gas one electric.
- Linens ProvidedSheets, blankets, comforters
- Living RoomLarge living room with leather seating and 80" HDTV with DVD Plauer.
- ParkingParking for 7 cars in parking area. Extra parking available near cluster of sheds accessible via gravel drive off parking area.
- TelephoneCell Service Available with 4G bandwidth
- Towels Provided
- Washing MachineTwo washing machines. Soap provided
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerAutomatic Drip coffee maker and 3 thermos coffee serving pots to keep coffee warm.
- Dishes & UtensilsDishes, cups, mugs, saucers, knives, forks, spoons, all manner of kitchen utensils.
- DishwasherStainless Steel Dishwasher
- KitchenLarge kitchen with all the appliances needed for family cooking. Coffee Bar, counter tops and and Island with lots of room for food prep and serving trays. Everything you need for cooking/serving.
- Microwave
- OvenLarge Jenn Air Double Oven. Small Toaster Oven.
- RefrigeratorLarge side by side with ice and water in the door. 2nd large side by side refrigerator available in the adjacent Executive Suite
- StoveJenn Airr grill range with glass cooktop and griddle
- Toaster4 slice
Dining
- DiningLarge dining/conference table seats 20. Additional table in same room seats 4. Smaller dining room seats 6-8 Patio seating off kitchen.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 16 people
Entertainment
- Satellite / CableHDTV programming via Hulu, Netflix on most TVs.
- BooksLibrary room (#6) has several books available.
- Game RoomBilliard table, dart board, table shuffleboard, seating for card play, golf putting, shuffleboard table.
- GamesLarge collection of board and card games available. Located in upstairs closed market "Game Closet"
- Pool TableSlate billiard table
- DVD PlayerDVD players in all guest rooms as well as the theatre room and Executive Suite Living Room.
- Stereo
- TelevisionTVs and DVD players in all guest rooms, HDTVs in Owners Suite, Master Suite, Library, and more. 10' wide home theatre screen in theatre room Free DVD movies.
- ToysSome toys for small children. Volleyball, badminton, and croquet sets available. Golf putters and balls in game room.
- Video GamesLimited Selection Recommend you bring your own.
- Video Library500 Titles of DVDs can be checked out at NO CHARGE
Outside
- Deck / PatioPatio with fenced yard for small children to play
- GolfAward winning 27 hole Winchester Golf Club golf course 1/2 mile.
- Lawn / GardenLarge (6 acre) lawn with game area
- Outdoor GrillJenn-Air natural gas grill
- TennisTennis courts at a nearby Goodrich Park
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Hot TubOutdoor hot tub open year round.
- Indoor Pool
- Private Pool20 X 40 in-ground heated indoor pool (pool open April to November) May be available in December - March for an additional fee - ask owners
Onsite Services
- Concierge
- Massage
Attractions
- live theater
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- botanical garden
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- water parks
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- antiquing
- boating
- horseshoes
- photography
- bird watching
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- rafting
- basketball court
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- kayaking
- cycling
- rock climbing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- tennis
Notes
- This property is advertised here (VRBO.com and Homeaway.com) as a Vacation Rental property. Breakfast is NOT INCLUDED under the pricing of this plan.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
40 Reviews
Latest reviews
Making Memories
Thanks to Julie for this review. We were delighted to have this family stay over new years and delighted they produced great memories for their family!
This was by far the COLDEST new years EVER in Winchester (record low temps approaching -15 degrees and high winds) As a result, we needed to have space heaters in the bedrooms farthest away from the central heating to help keep our guests warm and recommended they leave the gas fireplace open to maximize heat in the living room. We regret that our guests found this stressful.
When we learned that our guests were having an issue with the pool heat, we responded immediately and discovered that during their stay the pool filter had become clogged triggering a low pressure fault on the heater. We cleaned the filter and the pool heater kicked back in and heated the pool back to a comfortable temperature.
Regarding the extra VRBO fees, we charge a winter pool heating fee (in winter only) as a normal practice and an extra fee for holiday weekends. Because these fees are seasonal and holiday date driven, VRBO does not calculate these fees into their daily rate estimates initially published on their site or in the initial system generated quote, so there is always a discrepancy between the VRBO estimate and the final quote. However, the final quote we provide is always accurate and honored.
The guests' concerns with the wiring is something we take very seriously. To my knowledge there was 1 issue with an extension cord being used through a wall and one circuit breaker protected power strip had been used in the kitchen These two issues have been corrected.
This is the first and only time we have ever had a complaint regarding circuit breakers on the washer/dryer being tripped or confusion anout light switch locations. We will be engaging an electrician to conduct a full wiring safety check on the house - including the entry way chandelier - to review and correct any issues he may find. Rest assured that guest safety and comfort are our primary concerns.
We would like to thank this guest for their constructive feedback and wish her and her family all the best! Thank you!
Great place for Christmas celebration.
Beautiful Home
Very impressed with overall layout and every room
We were delighted to have this group of 40 people at our property. They did an excellent job following the check-out procedures and left the property in great shape. Our cleaning crew remarked about what great condition the property was in considering 40 people - many of them younger people, had just checked-out. We would be delighted to have this group back!
Great place for a large group gathering!
Great!
Location
Winchester is a quaint town of just under 5000 people with a beautifully restored courthouse square with shopping and a 3 screen theatre. Within 30 minutes you can see Broadway shows, enjoy two symphony orchestras, ride a zip line, see an Egyptian mummy, golf on several beautiful golf courses, visit a beautiful cultural center and gardens, visit several excellent museums, go antiques shopping on two antique alley trails, go lake fishing, clear water snorkeling/scuba diving, snow tubing, and much more!
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change until the reservation is confirmed and initial payment has been made. Renter must agree to the terms of the rental agreement. Renter must put an accurate estimate of the total number of persons age 2 and older who will be occupying the property in order to accurately calculate the total rental amount. For groups of more than 10 persons an additional fee of $12 per person per night + tax is charged to offset the cost of additional laundry, pool chemicals, and property maintenance.