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Rio Grande "Dean Lewis" House. Just off campus!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rio Grande, OH
  • University of Rio Grande
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bob Evans Homestead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mothman Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Rio Grande "Dean Lewis" House. Just off campus!

The Dean Lewis house moved from its original site in the 1970's to its current location. This charming 4 bedroom home is conveniently located, a mere 100 yards, from the University of Rio Grande campus. It is walking distance to plays, sporting events and graduation. This is also a wonderful, centrally located, home base for motorcyclists touring the area.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 2 total)
Dogs are the ONLY pets permitted.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is NOT permitting inside the house or on the front porch. There is an ashtray on the back patio and one that you may use on the front stairs.
*You'll be staying in someone's home, so please treat it with care and respect. *Local residents must contact us before booking.
*Please avoid using regular hand/bath towels with all skin products. Makeup/foundations towels are provided.

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 first aid kit

About the area

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Rio Grande, OH

What's nearby

  • Esther Allen Greer Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Rio Grande - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bob Evans Homestead - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mothman Museum - 19 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Mothman Statue - 19 min drive - 30.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Twinkleberries Coffee and Bake Shop - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Grande "Dean Lewis" House. Just off campus! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Rio Grande "Dean Lewis" House. Just off campus!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rio Grande "Dean Lewis" House. Just off campus!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Dean Lewis House! So close to campus, where we needed to go, and a lovely property with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff d.

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

Old house charm

Nice hardwood floors fully furnished in case you forgot something would definitely stay here again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat w.

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

Rio grande

The house was cute and well stocked. Even treats for the puppy! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Nice Gem in Rio

Great place to stay while visiting some friends in the area. House is clean, plenty of linens, and the beds are very comfortable. I would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RidgeRunner A.

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

Feels like home

We stay in this house 2 or 3 times per year when we are in town and it always feel like home. Lots of space and the recent upgrades to the exterior or terrific. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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

Great stay

The property was clean and comfortable. It is in a great location. We have stayed her numerous times and it has always been a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RidgeRunner A.

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

Great as always

We love staying at this house. It's super spacious, clean and feels like home. We'll be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Excellent

This is our 2nd time staying at this property and enjoyed it again. Very clean, organized and has everything you would need for cooking, amenities etc
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan N.

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

Great as always

Perfect location and all the amenities we needed for our weeklong adventure in the area. thanks again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan N.

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

Very spacious and great location

Perfect as always. We really enjoy staying at this house when we are in town. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Accommodating

Excellent location for us, clean and had everything we needed for our trip. They had a booklet in living room and it had plenty of information including, places to eat, local attractions. Host was very accommodating and available for any questions related to the booking. We will definitely stay here again during our next visit
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RidgeRunner A.

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

Feels like home!

We stay in this house 2 - 3 times per year and simply love it. Tons of space for a larger group and all the amenities we need to keep us going for a week long adventure in the woods. We'll be back again soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Perfect Space

Clean, functional and well stocked. We were grateful for this home. It fit our needs well as we were in town to visit some friends from Rio.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy U.

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

Family thanksgiving

Family visit from Florida for thanksgiving. Our first vacation with our four legged family member. He loved it and really like the deer outside the window. Very cute place and close to family and town. Thank you and we will come back too!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Home coming

The house is wonderful!!! We were looking to find a place to celebrate our grandsons home coming and found it!! this house was just perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

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

Quiet, comfortable, charming, and super clean; great stay in Rio Grande

This was the perfect stopover location for us. Communication was excellent. Location was as described. House is charming and very comfortable. It was nice to get outside, eat a pizza on the back picnic table, and walk at the local college campus. If we are in the area again, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Family Trip

All in all everything in the house was as needed for our trip. Lots of towels and linens for our stay and games for the kids. Location is great and Twinkleberries Coffee is right around the corner. A must stop for breakfast if you stay. Hosts were great and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

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

Deer hunters

Overall good
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan N.

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

Just great…again!

Another great stay for a bunch of hunting buddies. Great house with lots of space and the bonus washer / dryer to clean up our clothes when the inevitable rainy day hits. Owner is very helpful. Hope to be back next year
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Judi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Two day getaway

Interesting property. Newly remodeled. Didn't understand some of the charges. VRBO representative was rude when I calledabout charges.charges.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

Family Reunion

We stayed in Rio Grande because it was a 20 minute drive to family. My husband and I stayed here with our daughter and son in law plus three grandchildren. There was plenty of room. They even had many baby items in the home. The only drawback was the number of stairs to get into the house. If you don’t have any mobility issues you will be all set. May stay here again for next years reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Perfection!

I, my daughter in law, and two grandchildren stayed here for two nights when we attended the Mothman Festival. This house was an absolute gem! The most striking thing to me is how incredibly well supplied the house is. I can’t think of a single object we might have needed that wasn’t there, including snacks in the fridge. The rooms were spacious, beds were comfy, everything was spotless, and we LOVED seeing deer merely feet away from us in the morning and evenings. The place just exuded homeyness and serenity and is within short driving distances to some nice restaurants and shopping. We ate in Gallipolis at the Tuscany restaurant, which was very good with great service. If you’re looking for a reasonable and charming place to stay, look no further. One of my best experiences at a VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our weekend stay! Area was great, close to highway as well as restaurants and gas station! Had a great old farmhouse vibe! We will definitely use this house again when coming back! Oh and the family of deer that graced us with their presence each morning and night was loved by the whole family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryson N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary R., Midway, Tennessee

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

Great Spot in Southeastern Ohio

This is the second year in a row we have stayed in this house. Our plan is to return again same time next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

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