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Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute!

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A rustic house with a porch and string lights, surrounded by trees.
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A room with a wooden bench, a white door, a bulletin board, and a staircase.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a sink.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 10 guests, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers access to a patio and water activities at a nearby marina. The property is pet-friendly and located near Harpersfield Vineyard and Hundley Cellars.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Madison, OH
  • Place, Harpersfield Vineyard
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Hundley Cellars
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Geneva State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute!

Yellow Dog Retreat is located in the heart of winery country in beautiful Madison, Ohio. We are located within walking distance to Baci Winery and are about 1-mile from Cask 307, Hundley Cellars, Harpersfield Winery and Benny Vino Winery! We are within approximately 2-3 miles from Debonne Winery, Stonegait Winery, Ferrante Winery, Silver Crest Cellars, and Laurentia Winery! The Spire Institute is about 5 minutes away, and Geneva-on-the-Lake and Geneva State Park, Beach and Marina are located within about 15-minutes, which makes it perfect for a family vacation. Whether you're here to drink wine, beer, take in Geneva-on-the-lake, participate in sporting events at the Spire, or have a fun day at the beach, you won't have to drive far!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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)
$50 per dog per 2 night stay (max 2 dogs)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only permitted outside of the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1502169vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Madison

Madison is home to this holiday home. Baci Winery and Harpersfield Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Erie and Geneva State Park. Rabbit Run Community Arts Association and Adventure Zone are also worth visiting.
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Madison, OH

What's nearby

  • Harpersfield Vineyard - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hundley Cellars - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Geneva State Park - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Old Firehouse Winery - 17 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

As of 27 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! on 19 Oct, 2026 start from S$943, 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 Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! located?

Situated in Madison, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Baci Winery, Harpersfield Vineyard and Hundley Cellars. Hogback Ridge and Chalet Debonne Vineyards are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jeremy Gerger

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I was born and raised in Madison and graduated from Madison High School. My wife, Chelsey was born and raised in an even smaller town in Pennsylvania. We met while attending Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Why they chose this property

We purchased our 'forever home' in 2011 which is located immediately to the east of Yellow Dog Retreat. It came with approximately 2.5 acres and is a century home that was moved from Unionville sometime in the 1950s. I always had my eye on the big barn located near our house to store my boat and pursued purchasing this small parcel of land from the owners. The owners countered with an offer to acquire the barn, the house and an additional 7+ acres of property. After a little convincing, Chelsey agreed to take the leap and we pulled the trigger. We closed on the property Easter weekend of 2016 (so blessed!) and spent over 2.5 years flipping it into a place for family, friends and new friends (YOU) to relax and have a good time. It's been a tremendous learning experience and we never could have done this without the loving support and help from our family and friends!

What makes this property unique

The property is full of history! Our house was moved from Unionville sometime in the 1950s and served as a large dairy farm. A large barn formerly sat out back but burned down in the 1970s during a thunderstorm. We still have the newspaper clipping and the old barn ramp is visible to the southeast of Yellow Dog Retreat.
Yellow Dog Retreat itself is a former Sears Roebuck House from the 1930s that was originally constructed about 100 feet to the south of where is currently sits. Sometime in the 1960s, the house was dismantled piece by piece (no idea why), rotated 90 degrees, and put back together in its current location. The original wood siding was also covered up with brick when it was rebuilt (thicker walls & better insulation!). A lot of the furniture, barn wood, etc. that we used on decorating Yellow Dog Retreat came from the property, itself. For instance, the antique window hanging on the porch came from underneath piles of junk that we found in the barn. The rustic antique window collage hanging above the couch came from the old grain bins on the property. Oh, and about the name. Well we have an 8-year old yellow lab named Eddie. He's our best friend! 'Yellow Dog Retreat' was a working title the entire time we were remodeling... "Chels, I'm going over to Yellow Dog for a few hours...." that sort of thing. Well the name just stuck!
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