Located in Kingston, this lodge is in a rural area. Manchester Hill Winery and Mark's Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Seal State Park and Ross Lake State Wildlife Area.
Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
Ross Lake State Wildlife Area - 18 min drive - 8.3 km
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
Majestic Theatre - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 18 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Golden Corral - 16 min drive
Wendy's - 16 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 17 min drive
About this property
The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)
Must be 25 years or older to rent this property. The guest on the reservation must be present at check-in with photo ID which matches address and credit card used. The booking guest must be present during the complete stay.
Not Pet friendly.
A rental agreement will need signed upon booking and a Refundable Damage Deposit of $300 will be charged to your credit card 3 days prior to arrival. This deposit will be fully refunded within 3 days after checkout, provided there are no damages or policy violations.
Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance Program options available for purchase when booking a stay not less than 30 days before check in date.
Enjoy the Premier experience at The Sanctuary: Ross County's most unique lodging. This beautiful old country chapel built in 1804 has been remodeled for extended stays. From the attached deck, you'll enjoy the pastoral view of a horse farm set in the rolling hills of southern Ohio. 1200 sq ft sanctuary with actual cathedral ceilings featuring original wooden beams. The great room is complete with full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, expansive leather sectional, and a full bath.
Guests will enjoy the downstairs with three private bedrooms and an additional large eat-in kitchen and full bath. The Sanctuary is situated about 5 minutes from Tecumseh! Historical Outdoor Drama and Great Seal State Park, 20 minutes from historical downtown Chillicothe, and 30 minutes from Hocking Hills State Park. Book your Premier stay today!
Pricing is for 6 guests. Additional fee of $25 per person per day.
Exterior security cameras are in use at this property at parking area and rear of property.
The driveway has a small incline on this property. A four wheel drive or front wheel drive vehicle is recommended during the snowy months.
Not Pet friendly.
RC # 84447
Amenities
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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
No smoking, parties, visitors, or pets (unless noted pet-friendly, 3 pets max, $30/nt each). Min age 25. ID & contact info required. Booker must stay.
Guest must sign Renter Agreement, upload ID and credit card within 24 hrs. Reservation name, ID, and card must match. Quiet hours are 10 PM–10 AM.
Refundable damage deposit amount as stated in listing held 3 days before stay, released 3 days after if no damage or policy violations.
Important information
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh) located?
This family-friendly Kingston lodge is located in a rural location, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Great Seal State Park and Ross Lake State Wildlife Area. Ross Lake and Ross County Lake State Wildlife Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).
The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh) Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had the perfect long weekend at the sanctuary! We had friends from all over join us for a 30th birthday celebration. Everyone was able to find the church with ease. The location was perfect. The beds were comfortable and both kitchens well stocked. We will 100% be back with our friend group again.
Loved the old church. It was perfect with young kids. They had the room to run and play. Great large table to enjoy food and games with the whole family. Enjoyed the outside area and listening to the farm animals.
This property is clean and comfortable. As an old church, it’s such a unique place and we enjoyed the quiet location. Quick drive to old man’s cave and Chillicothe for plenty of activities.
Our softball team was playing close by in Chillicothe and The Sanctuary was the perfect fit for a few of the team families to stay. We loved the large living area of the beautifully remodeled church. They were enough seats for everyone PLUS some! Thank you for a great stay!
Dont let the Church/ cemetery catch you up front. the owners did a fabulous job on the place its beautiful inside. Location is great and quite. the Host are wonderful and great to communicate with.
My stay at Bethel Chapel was incredible. The property is beautiful and surrounded by farmland, creating and extremely peaceful environment. The modern accommodations juxtaposed with the historical building was a welcome surprise. I would definitely stay there again.
My family, friends and I rented the church for a wonderful fall weekend. The property is well appointed and we enjoyed the large space, the firepit and jacuzzi. The space is comfortable and had everything we needed. The area is beautiful, the sunsets and sunrises were stunning!
Went to see Tecumseh outdoor drama = just down the road literally a 5 minute or less drive = perfect. Super clean, spacious, beautiful old church, great hottub! A few wrinkles but host was super communicative and all quickly resolved. A+
Interesting property close to Tecumseh outdoor theater, Great Seal state park, and Hopewell Earth Works. The downside was the two hours of mopping up about ten gallons of water flooding the downstairs hallway and bedroom with the bunk beds. Once the maintenance man arrived an hour later and cleaned the outside drain the water issue stopped. The bed in the upstairs gathering area was a bit short of privacy.
This was such a fun place to stay. Great location in the country and yet close to everything. The giant main living area, hot tub and deck were perfect. It lived up to our expectations. Only negatives we ran into were some of the dishes were dirty and needed rewashed. Also we were short on bath towels but just used our own towels we brought for the hot tub. Those issues were minor and we would recommend this location to any one looking for a family get away.
The pictures don't really do this property justice. We stayed for a weekend in the fall (the week before Halloween). Scenery is beautiful and graveyard was interesting to explore. The property is spacious and we had more than enough room for the six of us. It can easily accommodate more but the two bathrooms might be limiting for larger groups doing an extended stay. The property was clean and management was very responsive to several questions I had prior to our stay.
Celebrating our best friends wedding and found this interesting place! It’s beautiful, really! Modernized church with all of the comforts of home, plus really cool architecture and style to look at. We had all the amenities we needed and our host made it easy for us to access everything. The location was quiet and peaceful, the cemetery surrounding us was really fascinating and the scenery was gorgeous. Make sure you keep the noises down after 10pm though! We were a little too loud and disrupted the neighbors. Our apologies for that!
Absolutely recommend staying here though! Is beautiful.
We had a group of seven who stayed at this location. It was very clean, the property was super cool with the cemetery, the hot tub is super well maintained, and it was very peaceful and quiet. There was a lot of space for us to spread out--that is always the hardest part, finding enough seating for everyone in the living room and kitchen, but we had zero issues here. Water pressure in bathrooms was great, there was a firepit (that we didn't end up using due to rain), and the utilities are all like new. I would definitely recommend the Sanctuary! There was no internet connection so we weren't able to use the TV, but we didn't care about that and were warned ahead of time by the hosts. Who were, by the way, very nice and responded quickly to any and all of my questions! It seems like they have several properties they rent out, and I would heavily consider visiting other ones as well if this is how they keep up on all of their locations!
We stayed over the weekend for my SIL bachelorette party. When I saw the pictures of Sanctuary, I did see a handful of tombstones. Come to find out, it's in a graveyard. It is spectacularly taken care of and absolutely stunning at sunset. It was a little creepy at first, but warmed up to the neighbors pretty quick. It isn't a huge one, but I think some of the tombstones dates back to the late 1700s, but its hard to see the witing. It was an experience we will never forget! It's renovated beautifully and clean. The pictures do not do it justice!
We had a great three night stay at the Sanctuary. The beds were terrific and the place was very clean. The weather turned cold and the house was toasty warm! Plenty of towels and kitchen well equiped for cooking simple dinner. Wonderful alternative. We really enjoyed the large great room to spend the evenings together.
This place is amazing!!! We would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again. Everything was as described in the listing and we could not have been happier.
Awesome rental! Absolutely no complaints. Stayed for two nights with my husband and some family. Drove to Hocking Hills a few times for hikes and got a few Doordashes. No bad experiences and are already planning our next trip at the same location. 😊 Loved it!