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Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway

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Front and side of house.
Kitchen handmade cabinets by the local Amish.
Family room on the first floor.
Front of farmhouse built in the 1840's coming up the lane.
Huge comfy bonfire pit located by the pond.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Galion, OH
  • Place, Candlewood Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Amann Reservoir
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt Gilead Ohio State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, OH (MNN-Marion Municipal)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway

Smith Farmhouse Country Getaway is straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. This 1850's farmhouse stands proudly with its two levels and 4 bedrooms sleeping 12 comfortably. Set on a peaceful and beautiful piece of land, this treasured home is perfect for women's getaways, guys weekends, couples romantic weekends, family gatherings and group retreats. The Smith Farmhouse in Galion gives an authentic glimpse of romantic years gone by. Please note that the nightly rate is up to 4 guests and then there is an extra guest fee of 25.00 per night per guest on top of that. This is a newly renovated home with many upgrades.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Note - Deep pond, steep staircase & breakables.
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Events

No events allowed
Events Allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
Only park on the driveway to the front or side of the house. Never park in the grass.
We do not allow parties or additional guests unless prearranged with the hosts. Also, please put up any antiques/breakables you feel kids may damage.
Our home has original hardwood floors that are 170 years old. Please do not allow kids to jump on the beds or move furniture to damage our floors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 885541vb
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
Note from host: Events Allowed
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

About the area

Mount Gilead

Mount Gilead is home to this holiday home. Pebble Creek Golf Club and Clear Fork Reservoir Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eastside Park and The Infield Amusement Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Galion, OH

What's nearby

  • Candlewood Lake - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Amann Reservoir - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Mt Gilead Ohio State Park - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Brownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Galion Community Theatre - 13 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Marion, OH (MNN-Marion Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Cerrito - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Galion Moose Lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Farms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Arbys - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Pub - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway on 14 Jun, 2026 start from S$350, 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 Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smith Farmhouse a Modern Countryside Getaway located?

Situated in Mount Gilead, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Candlewood Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Amann Reservoir and Avita Health System - Galion Hospital. South Park and Mt Gilead Ohio State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Great place, and Great host!

Very nice place to stay, I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

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

Great family gathering place

This was the second time we used this venue as a place to stay for a family event. The house is lovely - very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani R.

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

Perfect spot in the country!

spent a few days decompressing in this beautiful home once again and met up with lifelong friends for dinner. It was absolutely wonderful as always and owner is always easy to communicate with!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig M.

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

Super cool history

Very nice and quiet. The history and family tree information was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani R.

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

2nd stay

I love this home and property. Jennifer is an excellent host! This is my 2nd stay at the Smith Farmhouse and it will definitely not be my last.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani R.

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

Absolutely Beautiful!

I'm someone who grew up in Morrow County and this property was everything I had hoped for and more. I've never felt so relaxed anywhere but my own home. Absolutely will come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Great property and amazing owner!

Great farmhouse on beautiful grounds. Huge kitchen and dining table with everything needed to prepare meals and enjoy as a family. Beds were comfy and ceiling fans kept rooms cool. Large porch with rocking chairs and a great fire pit. Jennifer is an amazing host and handled any requests quickly and graciously. We loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Beautiful home equipped with everything you need. ❤️

My family & I had a wonderful Thanksgiving at this property. It was a little of the beaten path but it had a beautifully equipped kitchen & we were able to watch OSU game. They have 2 living areas. We had a great time fixing admires on b the firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

Youth competition

We come to Marengo each summer for our kids to compete at the Cardinal Center. This lovely home was only 25 minutes from the shooting complex. It was relaxing and had room for all four of our teenagers.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Country life experience

Exceeded my expectations! Very clean, very well stocked with necessities, modern appliances. If you are looking for a little isolation from our hectic world, this is the place!15 min drive to grocery store. So so relaxing! Perfect for families to reconnect with each other
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Wonderful

A fantastic get away to relax and recharge. House was very, very clean and grounds well kept. Kitchen stocked with everything you need and then some. Comfy beds and great rain head shower in the upstairs bath. Plenty of space for many guests to sit and hang out both inside and out. Yet cozy for a small group. Lovely 100+year old farmhouse with modern amenities. Holidays here must be magical. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2020
Thank you Emily! We loved having you stay and come back over the holidays anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Friends rally for an annual get together

Our visit had so little that wasn’t perfect, it isn’t worthy of note. The owner contacted me prior to the visit and along with the info sheet, answered most questions before they were asked. She acknowledge all my messages in a timely manner. Check in- home entry was a non-event. All the preplanning on the part of the owner made it painless.We utilized the kitchen and charcoal grill. The spacious kitchen and eat in area was up to the task of morning and evening meals for 10 grown men.Unfortunately the weather didn’t allow much use of that massive deck but the covered front porch seemed to be the place to retire and watch the lightning bug show.Everyone was pleased with the accommodations even with almost every bed occupied. If we pass this way again, we will try to rent this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Beautiful home and setting. Lots of space, very well appointed and comfortable. Great getaway.

Spacious, well appointed house with lots of fun things to do. Great place to relax, play games, enjoy the local state park (fishing, hiking). Quiet with lots of wildlife to see - especially while enjoying the large wrap around deck. Huge kitchen, comfortable - clean bedrooms and lots of space for a family / friends get away week or weekend. Very relaxing. Enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rheana W.

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

Great stay; beautiful location

Very cool stay in a unique property with plenty of room for our 4 buddies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daryl p.

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

This home and the owner were amazing

The home was perfect for our needs with plenty of space and the kitchen....ooh that kitchen was amazing. Everyone also loved the grounds. The owner was also so great to deal with. She was very attentive to our needs and always communicated quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great country farmhouse

Everything was very nice for this farmhouse stay in the middle of Ohio farm country. The house was in immaculate condition with all the modern amenities you expect, including AC to help with the hot summer days. Fully-equipped kitchen, lots of sleeping choices, and everything was clean and in good condition. We enjoyed our stay here and would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William O.

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

Great farm house in Mt Gilead - Galion area

We gathered together our large family to celebrate a recent HS graduation. We had 8 adults in the house and there was plenty of room for all. The house is on a beautiful setting overlooking a pond and farmland. We used the fire pit each night and some of us even tried the disc golf course on the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Amazing Property

This is the third time we have stayed at this house. Each stay has been amazing. I definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Great property, very peaceful

The house was great! Had plenty of outdoor area to sit and enjoy the pond, the sunset and nature. The house was exceptional. Nicely decorated, comfy beds and plenty of room. Owners were super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Basil L.

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

Great clean house with lots of amenities

Had a really good experience for our 2 night stay. Lots of amenities and the house was freshly renovated. Great communication with the owner. Overall great experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tabitha G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

my experience at the farmhouse

My first initial thought about this house was that it was a perfect place for my friends to gather and spend quality time with each other for the Inkcarceration festival. I couldn't believe I found this house for us all to fit very comfortably and being in a prime location near the festival, it was kinda pricey for only renting for 4 nights but I didn't mind considering the other positive factors that came into play. Yes, the house is very beautiful and spacious but I started noticing little things here and there that should have been taken care of before I checked into the house ( i.e., a few men were cutting the grass while unloading our stuff they kind of blocked us from getting inside, there were quite a lot of dead light bulbs, light switches that didn't have a purpose, the smaller lamps didn't seem to work, no instructions on how to use the dishwasher nor the oven, thick spiderwebs were all in the corners of the windows, the deck still had leaves all over, porch furniture was dirty, garbage cans weren't located where the rules said they would be, the ring cameras weren't covered like as stated they would be in the rules so every time we all left the house the chime plug inside the house would go off, there were multiple versions of the house's rules which made it difficult to figure out what to go by). I'd like to point out not all of my friends and I can fit into one car, so one stayed back and waited for his brother and sister-in-law to pick him up to join us. The next morning I received a panicked text from the owner assuming I was having a giant party inviting the entire population of Ohio to stay at this house, when I booked this house on VRBO I let her know in a message "6 guests are staying at the house while 2 other guests would only briefly hang out at the house", she gave me the OK but could have been easily avoided, it didn't make us feel very comfortable knowing we all were being watched on the Ring cameras that was said to have been covered during our stay. The rules also state to check out before noon which we did, I get a text from the owner at 8pm sending me a photo demanding to know what's on the used dirty towels(all white towels are bound to get dirty). I never thought I would receive discourteous texts well after the check out time, later the owner sent a back-peddled text. But we've all decided not to stay here for any future gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your kinds words about our home being beautiful and spacious. We take great pride in our property. The house rules state IF YOU choose to cover the ring doorbell then feel free to do so. Any guests have the right and opportunity to cover them. We are very glad you pointed out the light bulbs as we do not know when they are out, so we were able to change the two bulbs that were out. The small lamps need plugged in. The weekly housekeepers had unplugged to vacuum and did not plug back in. The house was checked before and after check out and there were no huge cobwebs anywhere in our home. We have a cleaning crew that is in our home twice a week to prepare for any group and although we could not find any cobwebs, we did address this with them for future cleanings. This is a country home on lots of land and needs mowed weekly. I was kind enough to allow this group to check in at 2:30 instead of 4:00, so the fact that the lawncare guy was there for one hour during their check-in should not be a concern. This is the country. There are leaves everywhere. The porch furniture is fading due to the sun, but it was not dirty. I was there when they checked in to personally walk through. There was pink all over several towels and so yes I did send a nice text asking if they knew what it was so that we could treat it the right way as they are all brand new towels. There was also no message or asking of two additional guests on property as they stated in their review. We are always accommodating and flexible, but there was no mention when booking our home of the additional people that showed up at the house. We also left a gift basket with handmade sleep masks, homemade chocolates and cookies. We hope that you enjoyed that.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Beautiful vintage Farmhouse

The home and property were beautiful and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Central State Getaway

This farmhouse is loved, and it shows! Clean, bright, cozy, and comfortable inside and out. No shortage of gathering spaces to connect with friends. Thank you Jennifer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

A breath of fresh air...

There should be more stars to rate this property! It is simply a little slice of paradise in the middle of Ohio. This was our second year in a row, and we're already planning for next year. The house has everything you need for a relaxing stay. Well appointed kitchen, very comfortable beds, and beautiful outdoor areas with seating to relax. It rained almost every day this year, and we loved sitting on the front porch in the mornings watching/listening to the rain drinking coffee. The owner is a delight to work with. Very responsive to questions or concerns. This would easily be a ten star property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren C.

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

Nice farmhouse!

The house was nice and secluded. Very pretty farm house with plenty of space for two families. Everything was there that we needed and when we discovered there was no dishwashing cleaner the owner was quick to get arrange for us to get some. The lot was gorgeous, and the back deck was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Franch

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I grew up next door to the farmhouse and it has been in my family for 115 years. I have always dreamed of owning the home and passing it along to my children. It was completely gutted and remodeled by the local Amish except for the original hardwood floors and wood trim. Only a few major changes in structure were made to accommodate making larger bathrooms. My husband and I just decided this year that it was time to officially rent out the home and share it with guests so they can enjoy the serene country setting like we do!

Why they chose this property

The Smith Farmhouse is like a step back in time. It is so relaxing, peaceful and private and I haven't met a person that doesn't love the home and property. We also recently installed a 9 hole disc golf course on the property for guests to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

It was always told that the Underground Railroad ran through the home. The first known year that people lived in the house is 1948, but it is possible that it was as early as 1933. It is a very historic home and a wonderful getaway just less than an hour from the city.

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