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Come Enjoy Our Rural Setting And Fresh Local Food.

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Off the grid rural comfort in our roomy private guesthouse. Plenty of parking.
Prepare your breakfast with farm fresh offerings in fully equipped open kitchen.
A large common area with leather chairs and a comfy sofa.
Dining area seats up to 12 adults.
West bedroom has extra futon and sunny workspace. Private entrance to back deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Athens, OH
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Strouds Run State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

east loft

1 Double Futon

east master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

west loft

1 Double Bed

west master

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

east bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

west bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Come Enjoy Our Rural Setting And Fresh Local Food.

Perfect for a family get together, workshop retreat, or just a group of friends. We work with other farms and local producers to provide fresh and healthy farm to table meals and other handmade products, including complimentary soaps. We are 15-20 minutes from Athens and Ohio University. The house features two master bedrooms with private entrances, and two spacious lofts. All four rooms have queen or double beds with fresh linens, blankets, and fluffy towels. The west bedroom has an additional pull-out futon. The east side has an extra single bed. We can accommodate up to 10 people. Any additional visitors requires our pre approval. You will enjoy the large bathrooms with walk-in showers. Seasonally, there are chickens, pigs, cows and always the dogs to view on your hikes through our wooded trails. We offer a large grill on the back deck with a hot tub, and a fire pit for campfires. The house has a large common area with a fully stocked open kitchen, and laundry facilities including an ironing board. The wrap around deck is perfect for bird watching or just enjoying nature. You are invited to prepare your own breakfast with our eggs, pork products, and local dairy and baked goods provided for your enjoyment. The table seats up to 12. We will also cater events using fresh local food as much as possible.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Upstairs lofts are not child proofed.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Up to 15. More with prior approval.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outdoors using receptacles provided.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 719656vb
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: 15
Note from host: Up to 15. More with prior approval.
This property uses some solar energy
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

Athens

Located in Athens, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dairy Barn Arts Center and Robbins Crossing Historical Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Strouds Run State Park and Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Athens, OH

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Shade Winery - 16 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Strouds Run State Park - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Peden Stadium - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Court Street - 19 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shade on State Street - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come Enjoy Our Rural Setting And Fresh Local Food. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Come Enjoy Our Rural Setting And Fresh Local Food.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Come Enjoy Our Rural Setting And Fresh Local Food.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come Enjoy Our Rural Setting And Fresh Local Food.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come Enjoy Our Rural Setting And Fresh Local Food. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Hot Dog Museum, Southeast Ohio History Center and Ohio University. Shade Winery and Convocation Center are also within 12 miles (20 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. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Country escape

Nostalgic vacation in the outskirts of Athens, good weekend escape location. Beautiful views, clean, and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha T.

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

Escape from life

We had a great time! The guesthouse was very clean and so cute! Had everything we needed for a great time away! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny W.

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

Athens UBC motorcycle ride 2024

Property wofked great for our group! We had members of four families that have gotten together each year for a group motorcycle vacation. We had a grest time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a gem of a property! The kitchen and pantry were well stocked. Wi-fi was good. No TV but you will not miss it! The hosts are excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Trip to OU

Very beautiful and maintained property. In a rural area. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

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

Wonderful!

The hosts were easy to contact and answered all of our questions in a timely fashion. Despite being out the country, cell service was fantastic. The rooms were clean and well thought out. We made a lovely breakfast from the ingredients provided and loved going to see the pigs. I would absolutely recommend this property to someone looking for a nice getaway with friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raygan H.

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

Would love to book again!

The property is absolutely beautiful, the owners are very gracious. It can be a little hard to find at first, but they give good directions. My friends and I are all saying how we would love to book this BB again for other occasions! 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

Visit for OU

The property is beautiful and peaceful. We loved the animals, too. Especially the friendly dog. Everything was as expected and pleasant! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

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

OU Homecoming weekend

Thank you so much! We had a great weekend catching up with friends and participating in homecoming activities at Ohio University.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
We love to give groups like yours an opportunity to have a great time. The house was left very clean. Unfortunately, the hot tub needed drained and scrubbed because house rules on use were not followed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Relaxing, welcoming environment.

Our group of 8 had a great time at this cozy little farm. The house is clean and homey, cupboards and fridge were well stocked. We loved the fresh dairy and pork products, delicious and very much appreciated! We were very entertained watching the sow with her piglets, and the farm dogs were so friendly. Barb and Paul made us feel right at home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Your group were the ideal guests. We enjoy sharing what we do, and you represent the reason we do it. We are sincerely glad you had a good stay, and thanks for being so tidy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal a.

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

Wonderful Quiet place

We were in Athens for moms weekend and lucked out to be able book here due to a cancellation. We had a wonderful time. We enjoyed the hot tub, all the fixings for breakfast one morning, the hot water that was endless . We loved being able to have 6 of all together without being crowded but still being able to all share in the conversation and fun. The house and everything was as described in the listing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

Beautiful, Welcoming Space

We had a group reunion at this beautiful, welcoming space, and it was perfect. Barb and Paul are tremendously warm, and made sure that we had all the tasty things we needed for our stay. We all enjoyed wandering the farm, steeping in the hot tub, cooking group meals in the big kitchen, swapping stories around the fire pit, and taking in the rustling of the leaves as we sat on the back porch. This is a wonderful space that we deeply enjoyed, and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
We really enjoyed having you all here. People like you are why we do this. I couldn’t have asked for better guests. Thank you. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

Comfortable, clean, very thoughtfully prepared

This place is so thoughtfully prepared! It is a very rural setting on a working farm. Very private, quiet place to relax, reflect. Very clean home, thoughtfully prepared. Small gift items to purchase, if you choose. You will have everything you can possibly need here! The fridge is stocked with eggs, milk, sausage and bacon for breakfast. They also had some fruit, real maple syrup and almond milk which was really unexpected and appreciated so much since I am vegetarian. Paul very kind, friendly gentleman. I wish I had more time to enjoy this lovely place, but will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
It's great for us to have family groups like yours out to the farm. Thanks for being so tidy, and welcome back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Deiadre D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Vacation

Overall we were impressed with the house and area. It was very isolated which was nice. Enjoyed not having a TV for a week. Really the only complaint was the bed and breakfast advertising. Our impression was we would get farm fresh food every morning for breakfast. I didn't mind buying other meat from Paul, which was really good, but others with us who were splitting the cost were not happy with the breakfast situation. The top rack on the dishwasher was broken, so it was hard using it but we did.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay in the country

Very secluded. Nice layout. Friendly hosts. Great hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Outstanding Property for those visiting Athens / Ohio U.

This property worked out perfectly for our extended family while we were visiting our daughter at Ohio University. Paul, the owner, gave us an outstanding history of the property and some of their farm endeavors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Better than expected!

Such a nice setting. The house was very clean and comfortable with a large kitchen that had everything we needed. We had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william f.

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

motorcycle trip

challenging roads. some beautiful roads. The Windy Nine set of roads was well worth the trip. Great location but a little challenging getting in and out of the rental. Fantastic stay. Enjoyed the rental every night when we came back. Grilling, fires, quiet nights. Just the relaxing needed after our rides each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

Ruehl family Christmas gift

The pictures do not do this estate justice. It was a bit off the grid and I was worried after I read that there was no televisions but we worked on a puzzle, made videos, wandered the farm and had fashion shows. I learned so much about my children and grandchildren. Thanks for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Great experience!

Beautiful little country, wooded home. The inside was quaint and clean. Loved all the farm goods, fresh bread, etc. left for us. Just stayed overnight in preparation for Athens marathon the next warning, and it was the perfect peaceful overnight resting spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

We stayed for OU's Mom's Weekend

My husband and I stayed on the farm for Mom's Weekend. My son and his girlfriend joined us one of our two nights, enjoying the opportunity to get off campus. They tested out the hot tub, took lots of photos and happily ate a home-cooked breakfast with the eggs and sausage supplied by the proprietors. The trip in and out from campus is tricky, especially at night, so we just packed up for the day and only slept at the farm. It was a lovely experience. We recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

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

Everything you need

Great people. The view is spectacular. House is furnished with everything you need and feels like home. Can’t say enough great things about it. We’re booking for the third time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edie D.

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

110 Alums

We had an excellent weekend here! It's Homecoming for OU and we were able to enjoy our time in Athens beacuse this place had everything we needed. The kitchen/dining/living area was great for hanging out. The breakfast items they stocked were delicious! The beds were cozy and we really enjoyed relaxing on the deck enjoying the view of the woods. We're ready to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tami Y.

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

Homeaway Athens

Large home with great views, large bathrooms and a great breakfast! We enjoyed seeing the animals and the privacy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie D.

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

HOME SWEET HOME

Loved everything except the road in and out. We were on motorcycles and found it very challenging. The host, hostess, dogs, and all the amenities made for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Barb Ernst

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We have been working toward providing a comfortable space for individuals or groups to come enjoy this rural setting from the onset. We provide facilities for groups, workshops and family gatherings, as well as the solo traveler. We have been in the Athens area for over 25 years, and enjoy meeting travelers, as well as getting out to see the country ourselves.

Why they chose this property

The property is at the end of a county road about 9 country miles, or about 20 minutes, from the city of Athens. We love the seclusion and quiet. The farm is a work in progress, with various projects going on all through the year. We are happy to show you what we are up to, or just leave you alone, as you wish.

What makes this property unique

This is an off grid property, where we believe in sovereign living. It's nestled in a wonderful community with adventures at your fingertips including artist studios, wineries, and great local music venues.

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