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Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park!

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A garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a pergola, and a building with a green roof.
A house with a green roof, a porch, and a garden with various plants and a decorative metal sculpture.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a stove.
A circular stone fire pit with a metal grate and a metal pole, surrounded by a stone base.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Big Prairie, OH
  • Place, French Ridge Vineyards
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohican River
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohican State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Hickory Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Murphy Bed

1 Queen Bed

Pine Log Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park!

Welcome to The Barn; this cute and cozy barndo is calling your name! Tastefully decorated with comfortable lodge and farmhouse style decor, and centrally located to Mid-Ohio hotspots. Being 20 miles from Ohio's Amish Country in Berlin or 15 miles from Mohican State Park, this gem of a lodge is close for a variety of daytime activities, yet offers a serene and secluded evening escape.

The Barn sleeps up to seven between two bedrooms and a hidden Murphy bed in the common space, for which a privacy screen is provided. One of our favorite aspects of this property is the unique charm of the furniture - most that is in the home is crafted locally in Holmes county.

You'll find a fully functional kitchen, complete with a gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and toaster. We've made mornings easy to get started with a Keurig and drip coffee maker available.

The open concept design allows guests to visit with friends and family in the kitchen gathering area and the main living space, where you can enjoy the warmth of a gorgeous stone gas fireplace.

The outdoor patio area with fire-pit and poly furniture seating allows patrons to enjoy the scenic western view of the rolling countryside year round. There also is a large picnic table under the pergola. The fire-pit does have a grate for grilling burgers or steaks over either a wood or charcoal fire. We always provide some firewood so you can just sit back and enjoy a late night glow!

Guest have their own private outdoor space as well as private parking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Take all your personal items; especially chargers! Take sheets off beds. Start one set of queen sheets or towels. Do not overload washer! Turn fireplace off. Thermostat Heat65/Cool 75.
The door automatically locks when you walk out. Please check it. If it's not locked you have probably turned the little knob on the inside. Turn off all inside lights.
If you have moved any of my furniture for any reason. Please return it to its original place. Thank you!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No unpermitted guests, parties or events.
No ATV use on property.
No shooting or hunting on property. For your safety please stay out of the woods.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1236245vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Big Prairie

Located in Big Prairie, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Schrock's Amish Farm & Village and Walhonding Valley Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mohican Gardens and Secrest Arboretum. Wayne County Fairgrounds and The Farm at Walnut Creek are also worth visiting. Water tubing and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Big Prairie, OH

What's nearby

  • French Ridge Vineyards - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Mohican River - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Ugly Bunny Winery - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Mohican State Park - 21 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Mohican Adventures Campground & Cabins - 21 min drive - 26.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Korner Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glenmont Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪French Ridge Vinery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nora's Pies & Goodies - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kill-Um-Buck Long Rifle - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park!?

As of 18 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park! on 2 Nov, 2026 start from S$494, 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.

How much is parking at Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable & Luxurious Barndominium - 30 minutes to Mohican State Park! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of French Ridge Vineyards, Mohican River and Ugly Bunny Winery. Brown's Lake Bog Preserve and Sieverdes Millersburg Glass Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The barn was beautiful. We had a one night stay and didnt get a chance to enjoy the patio but the yard was amazing. Great place if you're looking to get away from it all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2026
We love it when guests stay a weekend! There is so much to see and do here whether you pick the activities on the Mohican River or the local Rails to Trails or spend the day shopping for treasures in Amish Country. In the evening return to enjoy the quiet outdoor peace and beauty of this gem or visit one of the local wineries or breweries and bring your favorite sip back to light a fire to enjoy a day well spent. We don’t think it gets much better than that. Come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2026
These guests were a wonderful group to host. They came to participate in a local event, but found this comfortable gem away from the busyness of their daily activities giving them a chance to recharge , relax and enjoy their stay. We love to host guests for longer stays too! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our visit to the Barn at Whitetail! Very peaceful location and comfortable stay. We liked the open layout of the barn and relaxing around the fire pit. The hosts are very welcoming and provide great communication for any needs during the stay. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2026
THIS is our goal with each person that passes through our doors! We try to always provide the cleanest and most comfortable amenities for all our guests. While we can’t control the gorgeous weekend weather they enjoyed, which was a beautiful fall evening provided by our Creator, we know the setting here never disappoints! We love to receive a compliment like this and look forward to welcoming this guest back for another visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property. So peaceful. Awesome host. Clean and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2026
These guests were wonderful people, so courteous and respectful of the property. We were so happy to provide this beautiful peaceful retreat for them. The views and the gorgeous sunset views are bonus!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are 4 total beds. We took a guy's trip and everyone had a place to sleep, which is awesome. Great view from the fire ring, they even supplied some wood. Had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Whitetail Ridge. We loved the private setting. It was very clean, beautiful and met all our needs. We enjoyed a beautiful night at the fire ring and enjoyed watching the sunset after a walk at Mohican. Kelly is so sweet and available. We highly recommend this place and would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2026
These guests were very easy to talk with. They respected the property leaving it very nice for our cleaning crew. We are always happy to hear about the cleanliness of the home. This is VERY important to us! We always try to provide the best comfort for our guests and the way we do it is a clean and fresh environment each stay! They would be invited back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I can not say enough about this place! It was beautiful, clean, and well maintained from the inside out! We can't wait to stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed with this location. Beautiful views, well laid out and very comfortable. I highly recommend this if you wil be on the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
We love this barndominium. It’s so well furnished with the locally crafted furniture, comfortable beds, adequate amenities, and pleasant decor. It’s definitely more than “just” a cabin. We love guests like Chris and would welcome his group back for any future stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

The patio and property are beautiful. It was the perfect spot for a little family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Very peaceful and relaxing. Perfect place to re-energize and spend quality time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
We were so happy to host Cheri and Tim and their family! They were very easy to work with and left our place in fantastic condition. We hope they visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and very Peaceful

I loved our stay here! Everything about it was wonderful!! Beautiful place, very clean, amazing view, and so very peaceful ! And the owner Kelly is so sweet and kind! Thank you for a wonderful weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
We feel so blessed when we host guests like this! They left the home in great condition and were very easy to communicate with. We would welcome them back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature

Clean and beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Unwind

The barn is so beautiful and very comfortable. Nice to warm up by the fire on a chilly, late Fall weekend and relax with friends and games.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Great guests! Everything was in perfect order when they left. They were super at communicating with me on their arrival which was wonderful because I was out of town myself. We would love to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get Away

Great get away in a neutral location to several places. We enjoyed being able to have fires in the evening and watching the kids run up and down the hill. Barn was neat clean and provided a good quiet escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
These guests were great to host. We’re always happy to have families gather and make memories together. The Barn is an overlooked treasure. The inside is comfortable and the view is spectacular! Very glad we can share this with others. We would be happy to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Very clean, and cozy. Pictures dont do it justice. We stayed for 4 days and had the best time, we saw tons of whitetail deer in the meadows, shared laugh’s around the kitchen table, and made memories for a lifetime. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Makensie was a wonderful guest! We are so glad she found us and the Barn worked for their getaway. We would welcome her back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful restored barn in Ohio

Upon first glance, you may never know the property is a restored barn. It's makeover is quite aesthetic, from the floors to the walls and throughout. Other than the sight of deer peeking their heads through the woods nearby, it felt isolated. The site is perfect for mental downtime, but within a relatively short drive is Ohio's Amish communities. The host was very responsive and the rates are quite respectable for the property's value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Thank you John for these kind words on our Barn. I think it’s a diamond for sure. It is wonderful for a couples retreat or a couple friends especially for these late summer days when you can still get outside to enjoy the evenings around the fire pit! We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

The property is beautiful. Very clean. Very quiet. Host was nice and easy to contact. Guests should be aware that cell signal in the barn is very weak but much better outside. Could not connect to internet either. Not a great location if you need to work during your stay but it's fantastic if you want to unplug and relax for the weekend. It's a very peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
This guest was amazing and very understanding! We did have issues hopefully being addressed right now since apparently our router died! New one is on the way! We can't change the location though on some of the other things. We are very remote! We are behind a ridge in a low area. The Barn is a steel sided building which does complicate phone service. BUT... when you can sit outside to enjoy the beauty of our area and soak in the stars (they had cold and showers :( ) you can't beat it! Inside is comfortable and cozy in front of the fireplace though. Come see us again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Escape

If you're looking to slow down and enjoy nature....this is the place for you. Absolutely gorgeous 'barndominium' on absolutely beautiful land with amazing sunsets. Quiet and so much peace. House was clean, up to date, and comfy. No complaints from us. Close to Mohican State Park for hiking, Landoll's Mohican Castle for dinner or a fun ghost walk at night, and cute towns like Loudenville, Millersburg, and Berlin. Be careful driving over hills, you never know when you'll encounter a horse and buggy. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2024
We were happy to share this gem with these guests to celebrate their first wedding anniversary and would welcome them back anytime. They picked a fantastic weekend to come enjoy the beautiful view since the leaves are entering their peak color. We’re glad they enjoyed the stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just a quick get away

We had a relaxing, quiet weekend with a beautiful view of the stars. Just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

We had a wonderful stay at this property! Clean, homey, quiet. We loved the fire pit! It was so nice to get away to a place on such a beautiful property where we could sit back and see the stars at night. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful getaways

Very nice property and buildibg
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

It was a beautiful property. Very peaceful. If you want to disconnect from technology , This is a great place to get away from it all. Very clean and great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to hang out with friends and famliy.

We had a great time here highly recommend it..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property and Hosts

It was such a good time. Adorable renovated barn and beautiful property. The pictures didn’t do it justice! We went ziplining and to Landoll’s castle for dinner about 15-20 minutes from the property and had a blast. Great for a group outing! Very clean, lots of land and a great fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
We are always thrilled to get comments like this from our guests! Tori we hope you’ll come back and see us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil and Serene

Well maintained property in country setting. Beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship. Will return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Esselburn

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Welcome to our slice of paradise! We are Tom and Kelly Esselburn, and we are happy to host you at our beautifully remodeled barn. We fell in love with this gorgeous setting and hope that you will enjoy the peace and tranquility as much as we do. Our family of seven has grown over the years as our “kids” have grown up and begun families of their own so even our large farmhouse can’t always accommodate everyone for those special family gatherings. When Tom found this gorgeous place we purchased it for our future growing family! What strikes us is how quiet it is there. It’s a special place to just relax and get away from the day to day hustle and bustle of life. We just knew we had to share this with others so in 2015 we launched Whitetail Ridge Lodge and in 2017 we opened The Barn at Whitetail Ridge Lodge. We are situated between the Mohican Park with all the water activities- canoeing or tubing, hiking, biking and horse back riding in the Loudonville area AND the shopping. crafts, local wineries, food and farmers markets of Amish Country in the Millersburg and Berlin area! We feel we have the best of Holmes County to offer because at the end of the day you can return to relax to a quiet evening at the pergola and fire pit to enjoy family, friends or just a quiet couples retreat. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

The benefit we believe you have while visiting the Barn is how quiet it is. Do you know you are away from the city lights and can actually SEE the stars and hear the owls hoot! It's so much more than a one room cabin sleeping up to seven guests. Inside most of our furniture, as well as the cabinets was locally made and the building was renovated by our Amish craftsmen. Outside we believe one word says it all. Gorgeous! The grounds are well manicured provide a variety of seasonal flora to enjoy. The pergola and fire pit offer a terrific place to make steaks or burgers on the over the pit grill. It’s a great place to sit and relax with friends or roast marshmallows with the kids at the end of the day. We think everyday here is a great day!

What makes this property unique

The Barn offers three queen size beds plus a twin in the one room for the comfort of our guests. Two bedrooms are private and one queen bed is a Murphy bed in the common room. The furnished kitchen has seating for six at the table plus a bar with two stools. The indoor gas fireplace is a beautiful focal point in the large center gathering room and will keep you toasty warm on a cool fall or winter evening. The outdoor area with the picnic area under the pergola and the inviting firepit with seating area is a great way to unwind after a day of touring Millersburg, Berlin or Mt. Hope in rural Holmes County or canoeing, tubing, hiking, or biking in the Loudonville area or at Mohican State Park.

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