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Exterior
View of castle from the street
Dining room Stained glass windows allow plenty of light in.
castle in winter: the entrance is to the right of turret & stained glass window
17 x 21 ft living room with 12 ft high bay window

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
NZ$655
avg per night

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Parma, OH
  • I-X Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Progressive Field
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cleveland, OH (CLE-Hopkins Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower level double w/ shower

1 Double Bed

Master w/en-suite bath (shower & tub)

1 King Bed

Mozart's Corner queen bed w/half bath

1 Queen Bed

Picasso's Retreat with view of park

1 Queen Bed

The tower w/ 2 queens (brass bed & canopy bed)

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor half bath near kitchen

Toilet

2nd floor hall bath w/tub & shower

Bathtub or shower

Giant tiled shower near Merlin's Cave

Toilet · Shower only

Jack n Jill half bath in between corner bedrm & Picasso's

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • 380.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
Price is NZ$655 avg per night,

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About the area

Parma

Located in Parma, this castle is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Lake Erie, while Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Huntington Bank Field or Progressive Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • I-X Center - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Progressive Field - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Huntington Bank Field - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 18 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • West 65th-Lorain Station - 12 min drive
  • Cleveland Station - 18 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Coast Original Frozen Custard - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paisano's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Big Creek Castle Retreat- 5 BR, 1acre next to the Metroparks-5 mi to Cle Airport

Fondly known by locals as "the Castle" this century old 5 bedroom 3 story brick manor with imported French Louis XV fireplaces on 3 floors- elegant French plaster, art nouveau wrought iron stair case, brand new designer tiled kitchen, tiled bathrooms with huge walk in showers and a claw foot soaking tub, positioned to allow light jn stained and leaded glass windows on 3 floors.

Sleeps 10. There is a base rate for the first 6 people and then 50/nite per extra person.

3/4 acre overlooking the Metroparks & Big Creek Parkway and a giant concrete firepit overlooking our "moat" - much privacy being bordered by woods, giant white sycamores and tall pines. Watch the deer sneak a visit at sunset. All the modern conveniences - double stainless fridge & double oven, all new fixtures & herringbone tile in the master bath. Lots of parking on site. 50 in and 42 in LCD flat screen smart TV's. Enjoy your breakfast in a leaded glass turret with 5 windows. Desks for workspaces & comfy chairs in most rooms. The third floor Tower with 400 sq ft boasts a queen solid brass bed and a mahogany canopy bed. Waterfall dressers with huge round mirrors & a seating area. Vintage Hurricane lamps (electric) are bedside. High cove ceilings with century old ornate decorative borders. Madeleines Suite has a leaded glass bay window seating area with tea cart an Inglenook seating area by the fireplace & a custom 8 ft inland wood desk/secretary. Picasso's Retreat with queen bed & a small twin sleeping/napping/ reading area & a desk overlooks the giant white Sycamore & the woods. Mozart's corner with tiled half bath also overlooks the park like setting. Merlin's Man Cave sports a Lake Erie Boating theme & is in the lower level with a huge new tile bath next door. Bonus: coffee/tea station, fridge and microwave in the laundry room next to Merlin's Cave- in case you don't want to wander upstairs to the kitchen. Note: You will need to use stairs to get to all bedrooms.

Enter the house through an imported mahogany imported carved wood room from England. You will fondly remember your stay here for many years as this is truly a unique home & location. Close to downtown Cleveland, the fairgrounds, the airport, 11 min to the Zoo, & 17 min to gorgeous Lake Erie. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Museum of Art, Cleveland Clinic, Football, the Flats, & Cedar Point and so much more. Memorable setting for Family gatherings, Small weddings & showers. There is a fee for any events even small ones on the property & you will be responsible for any extra refuse removal. We can provide just the right caterers for your special time. Extra fee for events and some events may need a city permit.
We always buy trip insurance and suggest that you do too because we have a no cancellation policy.

We also have a 5 bedroom 2 bath Victorian home in Lakewood which is listing 1214904

Property manager

Elaine

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No amplified music outside after10 p, 9p weekdays
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is an additional contract to sign listing all proposed overnight lodgers and spelling out important details about this unique century home.
Please don’t park cars on our lawn.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: no amplified music outside after10 p, 9p weekdays
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Creek Castle Retreat- 5 BR, 1acre next to the Metroparks-5 mi to Cle Airport pet-friendly?

Yes, this castle allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Big Creek Castle Retreat- 5 BR, 1acre next to the Metroparks-5 mi to Cle Airport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Creek Castle Retreat- 5 BR, 1acre next to the Metroparks-5 mi to Cle Airport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Creek Castle Retreat- 5 BR, 1acre next to the Metroparks-5 mi to Cle Airport located?

Situated on a river, this castle is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sweetie's GolfLand and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from University Hospital Parma OH. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Big Creek Castle Retreat- 5 BR, 1acre next to the Metroparks-5 mi to Cle Airport Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo W.

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

Family Holiday Gathering

This old house ( castle) was AMAZING!!!The Host was a FIVE STAR PLUSAnd the DECORATIONS very professionally staged, I can not THANK SUSAN ENOUGH
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

A Memorable Castle for a Memorable Wedding

My bridal party and I decided that for my wedding we should all stay in a castle. We searched for a while, but when we found this house--it was too stunning not to just book. The place did not disappoint. Even without central air conditioning, the small units in the house kept the place cool in the record-breaking heat wave of June 2024. Susan was very sweet, and messaged me back promptly. We had a wonderful time, and captured some beautiful pictures for our first look. Definitely a place to book if you want a one-of-a-kind stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Lindsay W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Stayed 4 nights. Expected much more for $$$. 1. heat wasn't turned on before arrival. 55°F in the house. Took 4 hours to finally heat up. 2. Listing is misleading. References multiple fireplaces, a Keurig, firepit, and outdoor furniture. Can't use the fireplaces (safety issue, understandable, but should say in listing), you have to buy your own coffee for the Keurig, buy your own firewood for the fire pit, and the outdoor furniture didn't have any cushions, so they weren't usable. For most people traveling, it doesn't make sense to go buy coffee pods and firewood for a few days. Most hosts would have some available. 3. The listing says there are 3 levels, and the Merlin's Man Cave is in the lower level, implying that bedroom is on the main floor. It's not, it's in the basement. One lady in our party does not do stairs well, so that was unfortunately misleading. Recommend to clarify on the listing. 4. The tower doesn't have a light switch on that level to turn off the lights. You have to turn on/off the lights at the bottom of the stairs, which is not helpful for walking up/down stairs and going to bed/waking up. There is also NO smoke detector for the tower room, making some of the ladies feel unsafe in the tower. 5. Host showed up at 10a.m. on check out day to set up the outside and garage for a party she was having later in the day. Check out is 11a.m! I've never had a host show up during a stay. Unprofessional Host is nice, and we fit 7 ppl, but overall disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon G.

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

Pirate Party

I ultimately chose this location because the home had a certain aesthetic! I was throwing a reunion for my older sister and her college friends. The house is beautifully furnished and in the warmer months would be excellent for outdoor relaxation! I definitely appreciated the labeled light switches, I live in an older house and understand that the electricity is often wired strangely in older homes. It made our guests laugh that the TV only worked if you turned on the sconces by the fireplace. We had a wonderful stay and created many memories! Thank you for up, keeping such a beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jody S.

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

Christmas to remember

The location of the house is closer to the busy street than I expected from the pictures. We were able to move in a little early in an effort to beat the ranging winter storm. Unfortunately, the house was not winter ready before big storm hit. The Marks and our family members worked to get the house buttoned down. The last day we finally got the temperature right. It is an interesting property and has some very nice antiques. The roaming deer made an appearance the last day of our stay. The house needs a little TLC but nothing major. I will be following up with the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivy S.

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

Lovely home and great location

We had a great time staying the castle. Each room has distinct character, the yard is dynamite and we were no more than 20 minutes from every Cleveland location we wanted to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey K.

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

Fun and Interesting place to stay

We had a lovely time at this property. It was perfect for our family. Eclectic, interesting decor in every room. It is obvious the owner is trying to provide every amenity a guest would require and/or enjoy. A very thoughtful property. There are two things that could be an issue: the listing makes it look like it is in the woods, and the backyard is especially park-like and beautiful with a creek and even deer strolled through, but the house sits on a very busy street and is not set back at all. The other is that there is no air conditioning except for one unit in the main bedroom. We lucked out in mid-June with a cool spell, so we could all sleep. Had it been warm and humid, we would not have been able to stay. We will definitely consider staying here again with a mind to the time of year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Beautiful, early 1900s home

The property is beautiful with an amazing back yard that backs to a forest and a stream. It is so peaceful to sit outside. This home is a great place for gatherings, and for lovers of older homes, this is is a gem. The five bedrooms allow many guests to sleep comfortably, and Susan (the property owner) is a delightful hostess. My only cautionary comments about the home are the bathrooms and kitchen. All are beautifully updated. However, there is not a dishwasher in the kitchen which, for us, wasn't an issue as both my Dad and husband don't mind handwashing. However, with a lot of guests, dish clean-up can get cumbersome. The heading of the rental on VRBO says three full baths, but if you read more closely, there are only two full baths and two half baths, which means that there are only two showers. One of the showers is in the basement, which is two to three stories below four of the bedrooms. Susan is planning on adding an additional shower in the third story turret. Until then, be prepared to juggle showers schedules as the master bath is the only bathroom on the three main levels with a shower or bathtub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick A.

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

The castle

Cool place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

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

Magical stay at castle

Don’t miss the opportunity to stay in a real castle; featuring all the charm of the 1920s with the amenities of the modern area. The owner is a pleasure to work with, and made our stay wonderful. We had a 1920s themed dinner party, and the castle was a character herself. Treat yourself to a luxurious stay, you won’t be sorry!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamone M., Farmington Hills, MI

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

Home away from home…

This is an amazing property. This home has plenty character and space. We loved everything about this home. The host was phenomenal, she made sure I knew where to find great food as well groceries in the area. It’s cozy and family friendly. I look forward to staying here again during my future visits to the Cleveland area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022