A true piece of American history - The Manwaring House.

Thank you for acknowledging that the Manwaring House is a lovely historic home. However, several statements in this review are factually inaccurate, and because these guests chose to leave within approximately five minutes of arriving and never actually stayed in the home, we feel it is important to clarify the record for prospective guests. Our listing clearly discloses that during guest stays, the owners may occupy a completely separate basement apartment in order to care for the property and our chickens. The apartment has its own exterior entrance. There are no shared interior living spaces, no shared stairwell, and guests have exclusive use of the main house and its outdoor amenities. The door separating the two areas remains secured. The suggestion that we have "full access to all sleeping quarters" or that staying here constitutes "communal living" is simply not an accurate description of the property or the guest experience. The claim regarding excessive noise is equally puzzling. At the time these guests arrived, one owner was quietly in the house with our dog and the other was asleep in the bedroom. There was no gathering, party, music, or other activity occurring that could reasonably have produced the level of noise described in this review. These same concerns were raised with Vrbo after the guests left, and the matter went through Vrbo's formal dispute process. Vrbo reviewed the circumstances, including the disclosures contained in our listing, and the decision was made in our favor. Regarding the reference to a political sign: there is a small RESIST sign in our garden. We make no apology for peacefully expressing our values at our own home, just as we respect the right of our guests to hold beliefs different from ours. As to whether the Manwaring House is "worth the price," that is naturally subjective. This is a private, centuries-old historic residence with extensive grounds and a resort-style pool—not a hotel room—and we believe our photographs, description, amenities, and guest reviews accurately represent the experience we offer. Our many five-star reviews from guests who have actually stayed in the home speak far more meaningfully to that experience. For prospective guests who would like to judge the property for themselves, we invite you to view our full video tour on YouTube by searching "The Manwaring House - 250 Potters Lane, Granville Ohio." The video provides an extensive look at the home, its history, grounds, and accommodations. We encourage prospective guests to watch the video, carefully read the complete listing and our many five-star reviews, and decide for themselves whether the Manwaring House is the right experience for them. We are proud of this very special home and of the experience we have provided to the many guests who have chosen to stay here.