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Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!

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Fireplace, books
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!

Step back in time when you walk through the door of this vacation rental - built in the 1800s and a working farm with live animals! Brimming with history, old-world charm, and a newly renovated kitchen and sunroom, this 3-bed, 2.5-bath house is an ideal getaway destination for families and groups. With 96 acres of forest and farmland, there's ample opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors - complete with farm animals and wildlife! Or, venture into the city, downtown Toledo is just 12 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Gas Grill | Bonfire Area | 2,000 Sq Ft | Working Farm w/ Live Animals

With natural surroundings and easy access to dining, shopping, and local attractions, this Midwest vintage vacation home is perfect for multi-interest couples, families, and groups.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Twin Room): 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3 (Dormitory): 2 Queen Beds, Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, garden, gas grill
INDOOR LIVING: 3 cable TVs, books, fireplace, en-suite bathroom, sunroom
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, toaster, microwave, cooking utensils, Crock-Pot, water filter, dishware & flatware, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, A/C, central heat, ceiling fans, hair dryer, towels/linens
FAQ: Stairs required for access
PARKING: Ample driveway parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY: Cullen Park on Maumee Bay (12.5 miles), Boat Ramp on Maumee Bay (18.1 miles), Maple Street Boat Launch on Maumee River (19.4 miles), Magee Marsh Wildlife Area (36.9 miles)
TOLEDO ATTRACTIONS: Toledo Museum of Art (10.9 miles), Downtown Toledo (12.4 miles), Imagination Station (12.8 miles), Toledo Zoo (14.7 miles), National Museum of the Great Lakes (19.1 miles), Maumee Bay State Park Beach/Lake Erie (23.0 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Sylvania - unique shops, restaurants, bakeries (4.0 miles), Ann Arbor - independent bookstores, breweries, University of Michigan (41.4 miles), Detroit - Detroit Zoo, brewery tours, Motown Museum (60.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (53.6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Do not move the furniture
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The property is a working farm with live animals. The homeowner may be present during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ottawa Lake Home 96 Acres W/deck&restored Barn House
Home 96 Acres W/deck&restored Barn House
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Ottawa Lake Home on 96 Acres W/deck&restored Barn! Lambertville
Ottawa Lake Home on 96 Acres W/deck restored Barn!
Peaceful Ottawa Lake Home on 96 Acres w/ Deck!
Ottawa Lake Home on 96 Acres W/deck restored Barn!
Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres! Lambertville
345310

About the area

Map
Ottawa Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Lourdes University - 6 min drive
  • Wildwood Preserve Metropark - 8 min drive
  • University of Toledo - 12 min drive
  • Huntington Center - 16 min drive
  • Toledo Zoo - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Toledo Station - 20 min drive
  • Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roosters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frickers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres! located?

Situated in Ottawa Lake, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Maple Grove Golf Course and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stranahan Arboretum and Lourdes University. White Park and Tamaron Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Historic Ottawa Lake House: Deck, Barn + 96 Acres! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 48 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bethany W.

Quiet Country stay!
Overall a great stay! Host was responsive and very kind. Beautiful updates to kitchen. Generally clean, however fairly dusty especially in certain areas. Water pressure was only enough for 1 shower to be running (or only the washing machine, etc). Not a problem for our group but certainly a negative the more people staying. We enjoyed the quiet country atmosphere and having plenty of beds and bedrooms.The event barn on the property is also amazing and unique!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Mikaila B.

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I booked this for my bridal party to stay at during the weekend of my wedding. The owner was easy to communicate with and the house was very clean but the “what we wanted” vs “what we got” was super disappointing. The listing photos make the space look much more livable than what we expierenced. The house is old. The decor was a little unusual but overall I’m just disappointed with the price. I paid just shy of $1000 for two nights expecting the pictures I saw. Unfortunately after staying I would not recommend this listing to others. This is right off the highway in an odd location and all of my friends were a little freaked out about the road not being well lit. The shower & water use is limited but there were bugs in the water jug kept for guests. The barn lights were on for our entire stay as well. The house is also FOR SURE haunted. We named the ghost Martha but it is super creepy. The lights flickered a ton and we got locked out of the back entrance after a morning walk.Overall not totatlly what I wanted for my wedding but thankful for the big space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding party
We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P., RADNOR

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice peaceful home
We enjoyed our time. House was great to stay at and enjoyed the historic aspect and the remodeled kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jane H., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
Interesting old farmhouse with many rooms for spreading out. Kitchen has been updated and has a pleasant sitting room with a couch, two chairs and a small table. Beds are very comfortable! If you plan on doing lots of cooking, you may want to take your own pots and pans--not quite enough pots/skillets, and most need replacing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful old home with modern upgrades
We enjoyed our three day stay. The house has so much charm and character. The rooms are comfy and spacious. The house is a lot larger than it appears. The location is convenient to the major sites in Toledo.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sung k., Dayton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet place!!!
We stayed here with two other families and the place was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Holly W., Shelby Township

Beautiful location
Update kitchen and sunroom are gorgeous! The location is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay for nearby wedding venue!
Beautiful fieldstone farmhouse with lots of character and charm! Plenty of room for our family of 8 to spread out! Great newly remodeled kitchen with attached sunroom made meals and gatherings enjoyable. Beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were clean and well supplied with towels and paper products. Upstairs bath/shower was perfect for our smaller guests, but our family who were 5’10” and taller were more comfortable in the downstairs shower. So thankful for this beautiful place to stay for the weekend that was close to the wedding venue!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place! Loved it
This place was such a wonderful place to stay while in town visiting family. The owners were really kind and helpful. the house itself had character galore and space to spread out. This will be the place we stay when we come to visit family in the future!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

janice c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful private, secluded home. Nearby many things to do in Toledo, Sylvania, and Dundee.
Had a wonderful stay in this large farmhouse with many updates. Kitchen all new. Stayed with our teenage kids to be nearby family at the holidays. Close to everything, groceries, restaurants, activities. Will definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend near Toledo
Great place - location was perfect for Toledo activities. Enjoyed the home, which had lots of character and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Animals on farm are so cute! One of the best my family has stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Munawar S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful property on a working farm.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there! A perfect getaway from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of city life. The property description was accurate. This is an old building with a lot of character and takes you back in time, but with all the modern amenities like a fully equipped modern and brand new kitchen with modern equipment and three sinks! Wifi and TV in almost every room. Plenty of crockery and cutlery and pots and pane, if you are into cooking. A lot of open space for a big family or a reunion of friends. Multiple sitting areas and a fireplace. An additional attraction for us was the farm animals, goats, lambs and chickens, and ducks. We saw a lot of deer in the fields as well. The night bonfire was simply mesmerizing and amazing. We saw a clear sky and a lot of stars and I was actually able to take some incredible pictures of stars and of the moon as well. Great host! responded immediately to all my texts and messages. I would give the property a 5-star rating and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest, relaxation, laughs with old friends
Kim, Joe were so excellent at making us feel welcome. The house with all the antiques was cozy, inviting, including newly remodeled kitchen. Loved the sheep, goats, chickens , duck and turkey. Men of the group enjoyed stoking the logs over the fire pit. Nights were spent playing cards on the lovely dining table. Mornings with fresh coffee watching the sunrise on the deck. Kim is kind, friendly, generous . Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neva V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great farmhouse
Stayed two nights with 6 other friends and we loved the country farm house. Staged very well, great service and all the necessities for a short stay. Beds were comfortable, kitchen newly remodeled, and so much more!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect retreat!
We absolutely loved our stay. It was awesome. The kids loved all the animals, the fire pits, the house, the peace. We were in town for my mom’s celebration of life. And it was so nice to have a beautiful and quiet place to get away. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holli N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding in Toledo
This was the second time we stayed here for weddings in Toledo, OH. Since we live in Michigan now, it is convenient to both home and the Toledo Venues. There was plenty of room for all of us and it is always nice to be able to just relax between activities. We have enjoyed out stay both times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike O., Southeast Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
November on the farm
We had a great weekend at Kim’s farm. The house was very clean on our arrival, and Kim was easy to get in touch with to arrange check-in. Had a great time checking out the ducks, chickens and sheep in the barn out back. Even got to hear the rooster doing his thing in the morning. Even though this house is old, it seems to be extremely well-built - it was very quiet. So many different areas of the house to choose from to sit and relax - sunroom facing the barn, game room, fireplace room, all very comfortable. Kim stopped by to feed the animals and entertained us with some of the history of the home. Thanks Kim, we’d love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very secluded quiet get away. Very spacious accommodations and ample bathrooms.
The owner did beautiful work updating the farmhouse to its current state. The kitchen could use updating, but it had everything needed to make delicious meals. We walked the property and visited nearby Gust Farm for wildflower picking, cider, donuts, and pumpkins.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away!
Our development team needed a place to be away from distractions and this property did just that! Great historic house with plenty of property and even some farm animals to check out. Kim was awesome as the contact person and saw to any need we had. There was a grill to bar-b-que and a nice deck for relaxing in the evening. The views were great. Deer & Turkey came into the nearby fields everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josephine A K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical get away
We enjoyed the property. We could see lots of upkeep has been done with more on the way. Air conditioning was on. Space for each family turned out perfectly. Big table with room for 8 to 10 chairs. All enjoyed flying kites in the big yard. Plenty of outdoor seating. Farm animals to observe. If you like antique things and historical items, this is a good place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful primitive home
The farm was exactly what I expected. It was so cozy and ample room for our entire family. Great location just minutes away from shopping, food, gas, and even the hospital. It is a very old house so the heating was different from room to room. The only negative I have to say is the upstairs shower doesn't work, or didn't for us. We will definitely stay again! We spent part of our stay going to local flea markets and Finds, "The Butter Barn" is a must see!! This is a perfect place and location for my family because it was halfway between Michigan family and Ohio family to meet for the holidays. This would be an amazing place to have a wedding!! They have a barn (see pics online) that is totally set up for weddings or large gatherings. Will def be back in future, thanks for sharing your lovely home with us, Merry Christmas!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Janet C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ottawa Lake Farm house
The unique old farm house from the 1800 hundreds was wonderful. It was fun looking at the anttiques and walking on the original wood floors. It has been beautiful renovated trying to keep as much of the old original farm house. The farm house was clean and quiet. When we come back we will definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Russell J., Toledo, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice idea
The property was a good choice. Enough space to do the things we wanted. The only downfall was the water pressure, and temperature when trying to get everybody showered in the morning .

6/10 Okay

JAMES C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ottawa stay
Home was older home but nice. The home had limited lighting in the living rooms, but the sunroom was nice. The upstairs bathroom shower had no water pressure which was an issue our family.