Our guest house has 4 bed rooms. The master bed room has a California king bed the others have 2 queen size beds. There are two full beds for the smaller people with a fight to see who gets to sleep in the coveted Crows Nest. We can easily sleep 20. The kitchen in stocked with the usual pots, pans, dishes and the apliances linens provided. Outside patio has wood and a fire pit. Deck just out the patio doors in the kitchen has a grill with charcoal in the garage. This home was built by our son in 2002. it is one of 3 homes on our 200 acre farm. It sets at the very end of Martin Ridge in the center of the farm. The closest house is to the rear of the guest house 1/8 mile away. The only thing beyond this dead end road is the remaining part of the farm, a herd of beef cattle, a 6 mile river view, miles and miles of hills and hollows, starry nights ,moon and sun rises and sets, and lots of natures wild southern Indiana critters. The name of our farm is Peaceful Hills, come stay with us and you will come to appreciate the meaning....
Martin Ridge Ohio River View
- House2842 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps20
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay2 nights
4 bedroom 2 1/2 story home with plenty of glass to view thousands of acres
Owner
Joann Etienne (HN)
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Sep 23, 2018
About Joann Etienne (HN)
We were born and raised right here in Perry county. I was raised on a dairy farm and my husband, Phil was raised on a hog farm. We purchased this farm in 1972 and have lived here ever since. We raised 4 children here. My Great-Great-Great Grandfather, Mason Carter came to Perry County in 1813 from Kentucky. Phil's Great-Great-Great Grandfather, Jules Etienne came here from Florenville, Belguim in 1850. Perry County has been our family home for generations. We have made our livings on the land as farmers and woodsmen. We have a deep love for this area and an equally deep dedication to the natural resources that sustain rural life and provide such a unique atmosphere.
Joann Etienne (HN) purchased this House in 2014
Why Joann Etienne (HN) chose Derby
Our son Robin built this home in 2002 with the intention of raising his family on his boyhood farm. Opportunity called them elsewhere and we bought his home. We have visitors here often to paint or just admire the view. It seemed like a no brainer to freshen the house up a little and use it as a guesthouse. Located in Perry county we have the same hilly landscape as Brown County but not the crowds.
What makes this House unique
Besides the unbelievable view if you have never experienced the utter joy of living high above the rest of the world on the very end of a ridge, with the only light at night from the sky and the only sounds coming from nature and you are in for a treat. If you are familiar with scenic Brown County you will fall in love with Perry County. The same beautiful landscape less the crowds plus the Ohio River.
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 20
- Bedroom 11 king, 1 queen
- Bedroom 22 queen
- Bedroom 32 queen
- Bedroom 41 queen
- Bedroom 52 double
- The master bedroom has a California king bed. It adjoins a large bathroom on one side and the living area on the other. It is a corner room with windows facing down river on one side and across fields and hollows on the other side. There are 3 bedrooms on the lower level which opens up to an equally breath taking view of the Ohio River and fields as well. These are equipped with queen sized beds. In the crow's nest at the very top of the house is a sleeping area for the little fellows that is equipped with 2 full sized beds . There is plenty of floor space in the house for extra air beds and we can easily sleep a total of 20 people with plenty of elbow room.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- Linens and bathroom tissue provided. The upper level has a large bathroom that has an over-sized shower. It contains a washer and dryer and is accessible from the master bedroom as well as the living room. The lower level has a bathroom with a tub/shower combination. It is accessible from 2 of the 3 bedrooms downstairs as well as the family room.
Location Type
- Water ViewThe guest house is located 200 feet above the river bottoms near Derby. We see 6 miles of the Ohio river along with thousands of acres of hills, hollows and farmland. Beautiful sun rises and sets....
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Air ConditioningCentral air
- HeatingHeat pump backed up by gas furnace
- Linens ProvidedBathroom and kitchen linens provided as well as sheets and blankets
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- GarageAttached garage for storage only
- InternetWi-Fi throughout the house
- Towels ProvidedYes, a generous supply of towels and wash cloths in both bathrooms. If you run short, washer and dryer in the upstairs closet.
- Living RoomLiving room on the upper level has a sofa, love seat and recliner. It also has a perfect view of the Ohio River. Family room downstairs has a couch, chairs and TV.
Kitchen
- DishwasherBrand new
- RefrigeratorLarge side-by-side with ice-maker. Older refrigerator in the garage, just off the kitchen suitable for cooling drinks.
- StoveElectric stove
- OvenConventional
- MicrowaveLarge microwave over the stove
- Coffee MakerStandard Mr. Coffee
- Toaster2 slice toaster
- Pantry ItemsPaper plates, napkins and paper towels
- Dishes & UtensilsPlenty to service 20 people. Also pots/pans and the usual kitchen items
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningDining table can easily seat 6-8 people. Fold up tables and extra chairs in the garage for an additional 12 people.
- comfy seating for 20 people
Entertainment
- Television30' Smart TV with plug-ins for gaming systems
- Satellite / CableCable provided by PSCI, our local internet provider. Misc. channels plus Cinemax movie group.
- DVD PlayerVCR/DVD player combination
- BooksA few books in the upstairs closet.
- ToysSome games, playing cards and puzzles
- Video LibraryA misc. collection of movies.
Outside
- BoatBoat rentals available at nearby Derby, Indiana. If you have your boat, Mano Boat Ramp is also nearby.
- Outdoor GrillCharcoal grill on the deck just outside the patio doors in the kitchen/dining room area.
- Deck / PatioA deck with table and 6 chairs just off the kitchen/dining room. A concrete patio with firewood/ fire pit sets out front of the house on the very end of the ridge. A star gazers paradise!
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Private PoolThere is a large private in ground pool a short hike across the pasture to the owners house and a few yards away is a large pond for fishing and a shelter house over the water for chilling out.
Attractions
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities
- swimming
- cycling
- fishing
- skiing
- mountain biking
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
45 Reviews
Amazing views, incredible host!
The views out every window of this property is breathtaking. The house was perfect for our large family reunion and Joann was incredibly helpful, she even referred us to a photographer who came to the house to take family pictures for us and they turned out great! I only had 2 concerns about the property before going there, one was only having 2 bathrooms for 20 people but we were able to work that out, especially because the downstairs bath had a separate toilet/shower area from the double sinks. The other concern was not having the pool and pond located at the rental but up the road at the owner’s house. It was a short walk up the gravel road and we made it multiple times daily and the pool was ours to use. We never felt like we shouldn’t be there or like we were intruding, even when we went swimming at night under the stars. There were plenty of floats and toys at the pool to entertain everyone and the pond had fishing poles and we had bait in the garage refrigerator to use. The house was stocked with everything we needed and the extra refrigerator in the garage was helpful for our beverages. We had a fire every night and the star gazing was spectacular. We WILL be back, it’s such a beautiful area, a functional house and Joann treated us all like family. Don’t hesitate to stay at this property, you will love it!
Perfect for our girl's weekend away!
The owner Joann is such a sweet lady! We loved the number of beds in the house so we could all spread out. There were 12 of us. The view is spectacular and we all enjoyed having our own private pool. The cows were very entertaining for our city girls on the trip. One note, if you like tall, firm pillows, just bring your favorite with you. Kitchen is well stocked and it was so nice not having to bring tissue paper and paper towels with us! Great experience, we plan to book it again next year!
Pictures don't justify how beautiful the views are
Beautiful house with plenty of space for a large group to hang out and have a good time. We wanted a fun, affordable, nice, convenient, and tranquil spot for a girls weekend, and we got all of that and much more. We fished at the pond, watched the sunrise and sunset (and saw multiple shooting stars!), grilled out, took long walks, cooked, had a pool day and picnic and so much more. The owners, Joann and Phil were very easy-going and very friendly. Highly recommend it!
Great home
Beautiful
Amazing Stay!
Couldn't have asked for a more wonderful hostess and vacation rental! Beautiful home and views, friendly and helpful owners .....stocked home including everything we needed and more....fun fishing pond with great covered deck so those of us NOT fishing could relax and visit with those who were. Swimming pool was huge, even a deep end and diving, extra large on the shallower end for our younger swimmers! Beautiful view of the Ohio River and lots of boats and barges to watch while having coffee on the deck! Enjoyed the cattle in the pond (not the same as the stocked fishing pond! ha ha) they were there twice a day with their calves to drink and enjoy, like clockwork. Beds were comfy and plenty of space for our grandchildren to play! Large sandbox and really nice firepit area in the back for nightly fires and s'mores. Highly recommend anyone wanting a nice relaxing week/weekend to vacation here!
Retirement Party
I recently retired and wanted a family get together instead of a party. Fifteen family members were accommodated at this wonderful home. Ages 18 months to 82 years old. Great spaces for cooking and entertaining. Weather was pretty hot for grilling out but fantastic for swimming!!! The pool was a short walk/ride but close enough that it was not a problem. Several late nighters saw shooting stars while having refreshing beverages. The grandchildren enjoyed watching the cows. Very seclusive and a interesting history.. I would recommend this wonderful home.
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Wild life abounds on this end of the farm. A pair of eagles nest 1/4 mile away. Sightings are fairly common until February at nesting time and on thru the summer when several daily sightings can be expected. Deer are in the fields morning and evening. Coyotes are seen often in the fields below the house hunting mice. Bird watching in pretty interesting as the hawks also hunt the fields. Since we are at the very end of Martin Ridge it feels like you are almost in the sky at night. With no interference from artificial lighting star gazing is pretty unbelievable. As you stare at the vastness of the night sky it is pretty well a guarantee that you will be serenated with the night sounds if owls and coyotes. Don't forget your binoculars and zoom lenses. If you are somewhat of a nature lover you will surly fall in love with Martin Ridge.
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
The rate is based on double occupancy, $12.50 per person is added to the daily rate for extra guests. Sorry but no pets please. There is a sales tax in Indiana of 7% as well as a Perry County innkeepers tax of 5%. The damage deposit will be refunded as quickly as the house is cleaned.