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Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!

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Ottawa Lake Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | 2,000 Sq Ft | Steps Required
House Exterior | Back Deck w/ Gas Grill
Sun Room | Free WiFi | Central A/C
Kitchen | Dishware/Flatware | Spices
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ottawa Lake, MI
  • Place, ProMedica Flower Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maple Grove Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wildwood Preserve Metropark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Twin Room)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (Dormitory w/ Trundle Bed)

1 Single Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!

Step back in time when you walk through the door of this vacation rental - built in the 1800s and a working farm with live animals! Brimming with history, old-world charm, and a newly renovated kitchen and sunroom, this 3-bed, 2.5-bath house is an ideal getaway destination for families and groups. With 96 acres of forest and farmland, there's ample opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors - complete with farm animals and wildlife! Or, venture into the city, downtown Toledo is just 12 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Gas Grill | Bonfire Area | 2,000 Sq Ft | Working Farm w/ Live Animals

With natural surroundings and easy access to dining, shopping, and local attractions, this Midwest vintage vacation home is perfect for multi-interest couples, families, and groups.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Twin Room): 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3 (Dormitory): 2 Queen Beds, Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, garden, gas grill
INDOOR LIVING: 3 cable TVs, books, fireplace, en-suite bathroom, sunroom
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, toaster, microwave, cooking utensils, Crock-Pot, water filter, dishware & flatware, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, A/C, central heat, ceiling fans, hair dryer, towels/linens
FAQ: Stairs required for access
PARKING: Ample driveway parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY: Cullen Park on Maumee Bay (12.5 miles), Boat Ramp on Maumee Bay (18.1 miles), Maple Street Boat Launch on Maumee River (19.4 miles), Magee Marsh Wildlife Area (36.9 miles)
TOLEDO ATTRACTIONS: Toledo Museum of Art (10.9 miles), Downtown Toledo (12.4 miles), Imagination Station (12.8 miles), Toledo Zoo (14.7 miles), National Museum of the Great Lakes (19.1 miles), Maumee Bay State Park Beach/Lake Erie (23.0 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Sylvania - unique shops, restaurants, bakeries (4.0 miles), Ann Arbor - independent bookstores, breweries, University of Michigan (41.4 miles), Detroit - Detroit Zoo, brewery tours, Motown Museum (60.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (53.6 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Do not move the furniture
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The property is a working farm with live animals. The homeowner may be present during your stay
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Ottawa Lake

Ottawa Lake is home to this holiday home. Alexis Park Shopping Center and Merchant's Landing Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Toledo Zoo and Stranahan Arboretum are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Ottawa Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • ProMedica Flower Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Maple Grove Golf Course - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Lourdes University - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Wildwood Preserve Metropark - 5 min drive - 8.1 km
  • PaceSetter Park - 6 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Toledo Station - 20 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roosters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bennett's Orchards - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres! on 31 May 2026 start from £140, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres! located?

Situated in Ottawa Lake, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Maple Grove Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stranahan Arboretum and Cinemark Franklin Park 16. Lourdes University and White Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecka h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comforting place to be
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kes F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole house was clean. The kitchen is amazing. It would be a great place to have thanksgiving dinner. The kitchen has 3 ovens, 3 sinks. We stayed from Thursday to Sunday. There were 8 of us. We loved the chickens and the goats. House is comfortable and beautiful. It was built in 1840.
Guinea hen.
Living room
Living room number 2
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Beautiful historic location

This was a beautiful, well maintained property. The property manager was wonderful to work with. Highly recommend if you are staying in the Toledo, oh area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sung k.

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

Great quiet place!!!

We stayed here with two other families and the place was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Family wedding party

We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

2nd time stating

We love this place. It’s a retreat from busy and close enough to anything you need should you have to pop out and get groceries or dinner or see family. Our kids 100% love all the space and the animals!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Nice peaceful home

We enjoyed our time. House was great to stay at and enjoyed the historic aspect and the remodeled kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Update kitchen and sunroom are gorgeous! The location is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

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

Girls week

Had a great time relaxing and working on scrapbooking with some friends. House is exactly as described, quiet, it close to so many things but if you want something to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Awesome Place! Loved it

This place was such a wonderful place to stay while in town visiting family. The owners were really kind and helpful. the house itself had character galore and space to spread out. This will be the place we stay when we come to visit family in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shakari D.

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

Amazing find!

My fiancé and I stayed at this amazing country house for five nights and can't wait to come back and visit again! The house has been restored and tastefully done… It had everything that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas L.

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

Ottawa Lake home

We loved the property and the quirky historic home as well as the close location to the areas we needed over the weekend. There were only four coffee mugs and five of us there so resupplying those would be helpful. The sunroom off the kitchen was a wonderful place to gather after the memorial for my sister. We would certainly rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Wonderful old home with modern upgrades

We enjoyed our three day stay. The house has so much charm and character. The rooms are comfy and spacious. The house is a lot larger than it appears. The location is convenient to the major sites in Toledo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janice c.

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

Wonderful private, secluded home. Nearby many things to do in Toledo, Sylvania, and Dundee.

Had a wonderful stay in this large farmhouse with many updates. Kitchen all new. Stayed with our teenage kids to be nearby family at the holidays. Close to everything, groceries, restaurants, activities. Will definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

A Germ of a Place

We were so happy with this rental. The owners were outstanding. The house was very clean and well equipped. All we needed to do is bring in some food, relax and enjoy the place. I highly recommend the rental.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Jane H.

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

Great for families

Interesting old farmhouse with many rooms for spreading out. Kitchen has been updated and has a pleasant sitting room with a couch, two chairs and a small table. Beds are very comfortable! If you plan on doing lots of cooking, you may want to take your own pots and pans--not quite enough pots/skillets, and most need replacing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

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

Great Place to stay for nearby wedding venue!

Beautiful fieldstone farmhouse with lots of character and charm! Plenty of room for our family of 8 to spread out! Great newly remodeled kitchen with attached sunroom made meals and gatherings enjoyable. Beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were clean and well supplied with towels and paper products. Upstairs bath/shower was perfect for our smaller guests, but our family who were 5’10” and taller were more comfortable in the downstairs shower. So thankful for this beautiful place to stay for the weekend that was close to the wedding venue!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethany W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Country stay!

Overall a great stay! Host was responsive and very kind. Beautiful updates to kitchen. Generally clean, however fairly dusty especially in certain areas. Water pressure was only enough for 1 shower to be running (or only the washing machine, etc). Not a problem for our group but certainly a negative the more people staying. We enjoyed the quiet country atmosphere and having plenty of beds and bedrooms.The event barn on the property is also amazing and unique!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Perfect Place for the Guys

7 senior softball players stayed at this lovely farmhouse. Plenty of room, great space in the kitchen, dining room and sun room to sit around and talk. We spent a lot of time outside- plenty of room for horse play a corn hole. Plenty of towels and we were able to wash clothes in the basement laundry room. Only complaints are the TVs in the master and sun room are a little small for old eyes, and the shower up stairs is a little tight. If you want a nice, comfortable, charming place this is perfect. If you’re super picky and hard to please , this may not be for you. Thanks Kim!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Leidy

Big property

Kim was accommodating and flexible. The house was big, it has beautiful scenery, and the sunroom and kitchen have been renovated and they look really good. The rest of the house looks okay, and better on the pics of the posting. On the other hand, the AC is not the best on the main floor, it felt warm inside and uncomfortable for me even with all the fans on. I also don’t appreciate that Kim did not follow through on something we talked about.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mikaila B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

…

I booked this for my bridal party to stay at during the weekend of my wedding. The owner was easy to communicate with and the house was very clean but the “what we wanted” vs “what we got” was super disappointing. The listing photos make the space look much more livable than what we expierenced. The house is old. The decor was a little unusual but overall I’m just disappointed with the price. I paid just shy of $1000 for two nights expecting the pictures I saw. Unfortunately after staying I would not recommend this listing to others. This is right off the highway in an odd location and all of my friends were a little freaked out about the road not being well lit. The shower & water use is limited but there were bugs in the water jug kept for guests. The barn lights were on for our entire stay as well. The house is also FOR SURE haunted. We named the ghost Martha but it is super creepy. The lights flickered a ton and we got locked out of the back entrance after a morning walk.Overall not totatlly what I wanted for my wedding but thankful for the big space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Long weekend near Toledo

Great place - location was perfect for Toledo activities. Enjoyed the home, which had lots of character and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Animals on farm are so cute! One of the best my family has stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Munawar S.

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

Beautiful and peaceful property on a working farm.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there! A perfect getaway from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of city life. The property description was accurate. This is an old building with a lot of character and takes you back in time, but with all the modern amenities like a fully equipped modern and brand new kitchen with modern equipment and three sinks! Wifi and TV in almost every room. Plenty of crockery and cutlery and pots and pane, if you are into cooking. A lot of open space for a big family or a reunion of friends. Multiple sitting areas and a fireplace. An additional attraction for us was the farm animals, goats, lambs and chickens, and ducks. We saw a lot of deer in the fields as well. The night bonfire was simply mesmerizing and amazing. We saw a clear sky and a lot of stars and I was actually able to take some incredible pictures of stars and of the moon as well. Great host! responded immediately to all my texts and messages. I would give the property a 5-star rating and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Rest, relaxation, laughs with old friends

Kim, Joe were so excellent at making us feel welcome. The house with all the antiques was cozy, inviting, including newly remodeled kitchen. Loved the sheep, goats, chickens , duck and turkey. Men of the group enjoyed stoking the logs over the fire pit. Nights were spent playing cards on the lovely dining table. Mornings with fresh coffee watching the sunrise on the deck. Kim is kind, friendly, generous . Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neva V.

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

Great farmhouse

Stayed two nights with 6 other friends and we loved the country farm house. Staged very well, great service and all the necessities for a short stay. Beds were comfortable, kitchen newly remodeled, and so much more!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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