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

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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A water park, a firepit and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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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!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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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 to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 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

About the area

Deersville is home to this holiday home. Clark Gable Foundation of Cadiz and Schoenbrunn Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dennison Depot Railroad Museum and Uhrichsville Water Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Wendell August Ohio Amish Country Store, or check out an event or a game at Dennison Stadium. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Deersville travel guide
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Deersville, OH

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
  • Clark Gable Foundation of Cadiz
    19 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Dennison Depot Railroad Museum
    19 min drive - 21.7 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
  • Latitude 40 Restaurant at Tappan Lake Marina
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hillside Haven Historic Vacation Home in Deersville by Tappan & Clendening Lakes located?

Located in Deersville, this family-friendly holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Tappan Lake Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dennison Depot Railroad Museum and Thornwood Park. Uhrichsville Clay Museum and Tappan Lake Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and well appointed. Very nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn F.

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

Very clean, spacious home!

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresha S.

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

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

Roxane P.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deegan D.

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

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

Nicole S.

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

Birthday weekend

We had an amazing time with friends for my birthday weekend. Its close to the general store where my favorite ice cream is and we visited the lake for the day. The home was clean, comfy and loved the vintage decor! We have stayed in this home one other time a few years ago with family and enjoyed our second stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Very Pleased

Well restored and maintained property. Perfect location (Watermelon Ice cream at the general store just steps away). Wonderful hot tub. If you're considering competing in the 2024 5-lakes Ultra Marathon you need to lock this up now. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deegan D.

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

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

Benjamin P.

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

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

Fred L.

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

1885 Historical Home

The opportunity to stay in a home built in the 1800's was fascinating! This home has so much character. We felt engulfed in the history that this home has seen and the owners have included inside the home a book that has the history of Deersville. Within an hours drive, you have the town that Clark Gable was born. A little further down the road is where Dean Martin grew up. Heading South into West Virginia we enjoyed the dog races at the local casino. Our exploring introduced to some wonderful people, shopping, and local foods. A must stop in 2 doors down from the home which is the town store and they have all you need for your stay... a must is having some ice cream. Great home, owners were very accommodating, the house was supplied with all you need. Note- plan on seeing an over abundance of deer. Truly enjoyed our stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house. Plenty of room for me and my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Jarett R.

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

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

Kellie G.

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

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

Cindy B.

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

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

Kacey N.

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

Great long weekend!

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

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

debbie m.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kim C.

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

Comfortable, historic home in Deersville

Comfortable, close to Deersville General Store, and all attractions around Deersville
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cari W.

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

Beautiful Stay

It was nice and quiet just as we wanted away from the city to clear are busy schedules. House was beautiful, scenery was beautiful and the general store had the best ice cream.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H.

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

Home away from home

Comfortable and answered all of our needs: clean, with everything we needed, perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Wonderful house and place to stay!!! Plan to come back next year

Awesome!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen J., Charleston, WV

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

The historic house was amazing!

Quick and easy to find and a fast and secure way to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021