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Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes

Family-friendly stay with water park in Deersville

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Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Deersville, OH
  • Place, Tappan Lake Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tappan Lake Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Dennison Depot Railroad Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Deersville

In Deersville .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Tappan Lake Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Tappan Lake Marina with a stay here. Dennison Depot Railroad Museum is within 12 miles (20 km) and John Knight Memorial Park is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tappan Lake Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tappan Lake Marina - 15 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Thornwood Park - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Dennison Depot Railroad Museum - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Wendell August Ohio Amish Country Store - 21 min drive - 27.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Bar And Grill Tappan Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Waters Edge Kitchen And Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Marina - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪avante sales - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Express Cafe - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes

Step back in time when you stay at this charming, historic home in the small village of Deersville. It’s located along the Moravian Trail as well as the Buckeye Trail, and is just minutes from Clendening Lake and Tappan Lake Park. Built in 1885, the home will remind you of simpler times. Enjoy life at a slower pace while taking advantage of the hot tub, sitting around the firepit in the large backyard and playing cards in the gamroom. Be sure to visit Deersville General Store for homemade ice cream!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash dishes
Leave used beds unmade
Message us when you have left
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
My sons and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Laura and Kurt’s historical home, Hillside Haven. It’s beautiful, in a quaint town with friendly residents. They truly make you feel like family. We will be back soon. We just LOVE Deersville.Thank you, Laura and Kurt for opening up your historical gem for all to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
We were there for family business. It was such a nice place that we plan to return for fun and relaxing. Amazing to stay in such an historical location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house. Plenty of room for me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful home with vintage charm and all of the modern conveniences. The adjacent general store offers tasty sandwiches, salads and supplies. The staff are warm and helpful and the ice cream is over the top. I would highly recommend this charming home. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the most memorable stays we will have as a family! We loved every bit of this place!!! Thank you for opening this amazing historic house to people and allowing our family to enjoy it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie m.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect location

House is old, so not in perfect shape. But everything was clean. So interesting to saty in a historical home. We loved that is was so close to the Deersville General Store where we walked to for their homeade ice cream. It is also close to Tappan Lake campground which is where other family members were staying.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family's stay was great. Check in and check out was super easy. The house was laid out well and a great size for seven adults. Everything we needed in the kitchen was readily available for our two night’s day. The family loved the hot tub and the general store two doors down with a wonderful homemade ice cream. We were in town for a mud run, but we also visited tap in lake for the day and did hatchet throwing which was a lot of fun. Would definitely come back again and recommend a family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and well appointed. Very nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Deersville

Thank you for your hospitality! You've thought of everything to make us comfortable. It was so relaxing at the house that we only left to stock up on tasty treats from the general store. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Embracing Home

This beautiful, well maintained Victorian home immediately embraces you with its peacefulness and serenity. My daughter, four teenage grandchildren ages 14 to 18 and myself with my two small dogs had comfort and convenience in every regard. I recommend Hillside Haven Historic Home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Great location to the lake.. Communication outstanding .. the corner store was awesome . Great place to stay !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vintage modern home

So close to the lake and plenty of room for our family, air conditioning was excellent in this holiday weekend and all the supplies you could think of!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarett R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super fun!

We were so close to the lake, ate ice cream at the general store, grilled out and enjoyed the fire pit! Would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Tea Party House

Had my bachelorette party there. We wanted to have a nice place to have a tea party. The host was absolutely amazing! Very prompt in communication. The property was so cute. We went axe throwing and shopping in the general store, both owned by the hosts. Perfect trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

adrien r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deegan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd Stay, Just as fantastic as the 1st!

Lovely historical house, with all the amenities. Cute general store with beer and delicious breakfast sandwiches. We absolutely love staying here! We are conflicted, we want to keep it our secret little hide away so it stays open for us, but the hosts and house are so amazing we had to leave a good review! 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacey N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend!

It was the perfect place to stay for our Polar Express weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deegan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet historical house in Deeresville Ohio

Check in and communications with the host was amazing. We contacted the hosts a few times with questions and got super prompt responses. The house was so cute and spacious, the game parlor was an added fantastic value. The television package was also amazing, I was able to watch college football on a television while away from home, instead of just on my phone. The amenities offered exceeded all of our needs! We loved these hosts and the house and hope to stay again soon!Also, the general store down the way has wonderful breakfast biscuits. The milkshakes and ice cream were delicious as well! Worth the stop in, and only 2 doors down!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn F., Northville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean, spacious home!

Clean, cozy and comfortable! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makala P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danes V., Uhrichsville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

We came in to see sick family member and this was just what we needed. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deersville

This house has a lot of history and reminded me and my wife of our childhood. Very clean and organized! Appreciate the hosts for there efforts in making us welcome. We would recommend this location to anyone and would come back if the opportunity presents itself in the future. The only one negative thing we would say was that the showers did not have great water pressure. I would recommend the shower heads be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

Couple of relaxing days at this wonderful house. We loved how old this house is, the fine details, and decorating, it all fit with the house! The hot tub was wonderful too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024