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Arcadia
Residential Suites
11180 Dowlin Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone: 513.354.1000 or
888.801.4774
eMail:
Info@StayArcadia.com
Web Site:
www.StayArcadia.com
Arcadia
Residential Suites offers homelike apartment style accommodations, perfect for
all corporate and individual lodging needs. Experience homelike amenities,
including fully equipped kitchens, all delivered with excellent and personal
customer service. With homelike amenities, whether your stay is daily or an
extended stay, you will be relaxed and comfortable in a residential setting.
"As good as home, even better".
Opened in May 2003 in the Tri-County shopping and entertainment district the
property offers all the amenities of home plus more. Arcadia is a new, upscale
and homelike extended stay hotel, which has received the AAA 3 Diamond rating.
The 3 Diamond rating is the highest available for Arcadia's hotel category.
Arcadia is also conveniently centrally located within 10-15 minutes of all
major attractions, tourist destinations and downtown Cincinnati. The property
offers 6 different floor plans so you can be sure to get just what you need in
accommodations. Call direct at 888.801.4774 to make reservations today and
receive the lowest available rates!
Effie's Place Bed and Breakfast
Location: Wilmington, Ohio
Phone: 866-383-2181
A Restored Victorian Bed and Breakfast in the historic district of downtown Wilmington. Effie’s Place features three rooms with private baths, phones and wireless Internet. Full gourmet breakfast served each morning. Whether you are there on business in the Wilmington area, visiting nearby Wilmington College, or looking for a getaway in a small town setting, their convenient accommodations are sure to please you. Built in 1871, Effie's Place is a two story Victorian villa with alabaster chandeliers, authentic leather wallpaper, stucco siding with a clay tile roof and a 7-foot stained glass window overlooking the main staircase.
First Farm Inn
Location: 2510 Stevens Road in
Idlewild, KY 41080
Phone:
859-586-0199 or
800-277-9527
First Farm Inn Kentucky is an elegant, updated 1870s farmhouse on 20 acres of rolling hills just 2 miles off Cincinnati's beltline. Horseback riding, historic barns, spacious rooms, queen-sized beds, private baths, bountiful homemade breakfast, in-room massages, outdoor spa, ponds, row boat, hiking, rocking chairs. Midweek, multi-day discounts. 20 min. to downtown.
Golden
Lamb
Open: Year round
Location: 27 S Broadway Street in Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Phone: 513-932-5065
The Golden Lamb has an appeal to history as it is Ohio’s oldest continuously
operated hotel, and is on the National Historic Register. It offers 18
overnight historic rooms. All rooms have antique furnishings, a private bath,
television and telephone, and each room is named after a famous guest that has
stayed in the room. The hotel has been visited by 12 presidents. The inn also
offers a tavern and a very popular restaurant for dining. The unique history
behind the Golden Lamb along with its antique furnishings gives in a unique
feel and makes for an enjoyable stay.
Great Wolf Lodge
Open: year-round
Location: 6100 Kings Island Drive in Mason, OH 45040
Phone: 1-800-913-9653 (WOLF)
Something for everyone in the family! Great Wolf Lodge will be a first-class, full-service family destination resort and conference center, designed to capture the atmosphere and adventure of the northwoods. Serving as Ohio’s Year-Round Family Resort™, Great Wolf Lodge will provide a comprehensive package of destination amenities including an indoor waterpark featuring 11 waterslides and six pools, outdoor activity pool, spa, gift shop, arcade, restaurants, Cub Club featuring daily crafts and activities for kids and much more. The 40,000 sq.ft. conference facility with a state-of-the-art symposium and 10,000 sq.ft. ballroom is the perfect location for trade shows, meetings, family reunions, weddings or other gatherings.
Two suites are available in addition to camping cabins at this bed and breakfast between Cincinnati and Dayton. Gregory Creek Inn is located on Niederman Family Farm and has great views of the rural countryside with plenty to do on the farm or at nearby attractions.
Each suite comes with two queen-size beds, private bathroom with shower, personal living area, cable TV, refrigerator, clock radio, microwave oven, coffee maker, couch and sitting chairs, table and chairs, sink, private exit to outside and more. Guests also have access to main living area with fireplace, an outdoor deck, and another screened in deck.
Hearthstone
Inn & Suites
A Good Night's Rest With A Touch of History
Hearthstone is a fine country inn that provides a good night’s rest with a touch of history. Located at 10 S. Main Street in Cedarville, Ohio, reservations can be made by calling toll-free 1-877-OHIO-INN (644-6466). For more information about Hearthstone Inn and nearby attractions, log onto www.Hearthstone-Inn.com.
"A Visual Masterpiece", "Quiet Ambiance", "Cozy, family fun.” These descriptors, written by various travel writers from the Cincinnati Enquirer, Ohio magazine, and Fodor's Travel Guides, refer to Hearthstone Inn & Suites, a unique, family-run country inn, located in Cedarville, Ohio.
Combining the atmosphere of a Bed & Breakfast with the quality and amenities of high-quality hotels, owners Stuart & Ruth Zaharek - with 3 small children in tow - sought in 2001 to design and create not just an accommodation facility, but a lodging experience. Both "hospitality" and "cleanliness" are redefined at Hearthstone, which features a completely non-smoking environment. In fact, a review of the frequently-filled-and-replaced Guest Book reveals that it is common for guests to rank Hearthstone Inn with some of the finest lodging experiences in the world. Why? A distinctive late 19th-century decor, large stone fireplace, and fascinating wall murals make one's eyes dance with delight. Guests can take a relaxing break in the soothing glove leather sofa and let their imaginations whisk them away to some far-away place, being inspired by the surrounding art of Thomas Kinkade.
Guests are captivated by sparkling and radiant custom stained glass balcony
window crafted in nearby Yellow Springs, Ohio. Museum displays featuring the
history of the local area and the Civil War period are intriguing and
educational. Stately, magnificent hand-hewn barn beams, made in 1885, surround
the breakfast commons beneath the second-floor balcony. Brilliant color
cascades through 19th-century reproduction hanging lamps, accentuating every
stroke of the workman's axe upon the oak timbers, which hover above. Lifelike,
hand-painted purple wisteria and green topiary compliment the décor, which is a
unique blend of rustic and Queen Anne design elements. The warmth and serenity
of Hearthstone Inn & Suites is truly unmatched by ordinary hotels, and
distinctively different than smaller residential "B&B"s.
While at first impression its rural location, being ten miles from the nearest
cities (Springfield and Xenia) may seem out-of-the-way, guests soon realize
that Hearthstone is actually located just 10-15 minutes from numerous tourist
attractions. And what attractions there are! Blue Jacket Drama (www.bluejacketdrama.com),
Ohio's premier outdoor theatrical production, is but ten minutes away. Hikers
can enjoy nearby Indian Mound Reserve, just outside of village limits, which
features a 50-foot chasm, water fall, magnificent springtime Phlox fields, and
an 40-foot high Indian mound. The historic Clifton Mill (www.cliftonmill.com),
erected in 1802 and still functioning as a working grist mill, is but five
minutes down the road. Entertaining thousands of visitors each year, a visit to
Clifton Mill is especially endearing during the Christmas holiday season when
it is ablaze with three million lights. While in Clifton, the popular Clifton
Gorge features wonderful hiking - not strenuous at all - and some outstanding
views of the Little Miami River. This is the same area where frontiersmen Simon
Kenton and Daniel Boone wandered prior to Ohio statehood.
When the weather is mild and inviting, you can go for a jaunt on the
Ohio-to-Erie Bike Trail, which is adjacent to the entrance to Hearthstone Inn &
Suites. Connected with the famous Little Miami Bike Trail, Hearthstone Inn can
even rent you a bike (even a bicycle built for two!), supply you with a helmet
and a map, and send you merrily on your way for a day of leisurely trail
exploration. If you plan it just right and stay in one of the deluxe suites, a
bubbling Jacuzzi can soothe those muscles nicely at the end of the day. Even
without a Jacuzzi, however, relaxing in a rocking chair on the wraparound porch
while sipping a cold soda pop has its way of making your day refreshingly
memorable.
Like antiques? Great antiquing can be found in town at Cedarville's Yellow Dog
Antiques. Springfield's Antiques Extravaganza and several antique malls,
together with Waynesville's ("Antique Capital of the Midwest") downtown antique
district, are both 20 minutes away. If you really want to go back in
time, the annual Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg can be easily
reached in about 30 minutes.
How about unsurpassed dining experiences? Visit the Village of Yellow Springs (www.yellowspringsohio.org),
where an eclectic array of shops and fabulous dining await you. Twice a year
the village, located ten minutes from Cedarville, sponsors the Yellow Springs
Street Fair, which attracts artisans and visitors from around the country.
Cedarville is a quiet, small-town community nestled in Greene County, with a
population about 3,800. If your history teacher didn't point it out, Cedarville
was home to U.S. Senator James H. Kyle, who was instrumental in establishing
the Labor Day holiday. CedarFest is the annual village Labor Day event which
commemorates this accomplishment of Senator Kyle. U.S. Ambassadore Whitelaw Reid
also hailed from Cedarville, having run as vice-presidential candidate with
Benjamin Harrison in 1892. Mr. Reid eventually succeeded Horace Greely as
editor of the New York Tribune. The current Cedarville Opera House was erected
in 1888 (www.cedarvilleoperahouse.com),
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and stands today as a
renovated tribute to Mr. Reid. As Ambassador to England, he provided the
structural plans which were based on a one-third scale of the famous Royal Albert Hall. If you'd like to learn more
Cedarville facts, visit
www.CedarvilleOhio.net, and then browse through the displays featured at Hearthstone Inn & Suites.
Breakfast at Hearthstone Inn & Suites offers freshness and variety with their
oversized pecan sticky buns and cinnamon rolls receiving acclaim time and time
again. Fresh fruit salad, hard boiled eggs, Bob Evans® sausage biscuits,
yogurt, cereals, and much more adorn the dark green granite breakfast counter
daily. Having a special event for a small group, party, church or civic
function? Catering is available and a Conference/Banquet Room can accommodate
up to 40 guests.
So whether it's romance, adventure, exploration, antiquing, a special event or
just breaking away from the grind, a few days at Hearthstone Inn & Suites will
prove to be the perfect prescription for restoration and refreshment!
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Murphin
Ridge InnMurphin Ridge Inn, the perfect getaway for pleasure and relaxation, is nestled in Southwestern Ohio’s Amish country. Situated on 142 acres of rolling woodland and farmland with breath-taking vistas of the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Murphin Ridge Inn is the ideal spot for a romantic getaway, family vacation or business retreat.
Sit on a rocking chair on the front porch with your feet up, sipping slowly from a glass of homebrewed raspberry iced tea. Explore hiking trails and discover gorgeous waterfalls and the wonders of nature. Drive through our neighboring small towns and shop for antiques, Amish handcrafts and baked goods.
Please join us on the rocker. Share the view
of the winter wheat turning golden. Listen to the mockingbird imitate the sound
of the telephone in the Amish shop across the road. Wait for sunrise and a
breakfast of
Foggy Bottom pancakes and homemade applesauce with a view of
forever.
The Wooded Garden Bed and Breakfast
Rich & Cherry Glass, Innkeepers-Owners
Location:
4003 SR 73 West
in Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Phone: 937-382-8264 or 877-722-2525
Voted "Best Customer Service" as one of the TOP 15 B&B/Country Inns in Arrington's Book of Lists and "The Friendliest Inn". Nestled on 10 acres of woods and within an hour drive of Cincinnati, Columbus or Dayton area. The guest rooms have private baths and queen size beds, refrigerator in each room along with coffee and tea. It is a non-smoking bed and breakfast, and children over the age of 12 are welcome. No pets allowed. Antique and outlet shopping are within a 15-20 minute drive. The Little Miami Bike Trail is within 15 minutes.
Contact: Cindy
Cates
1095 Marjorie Johnson Road
West Union, OH 45693
Phone: 937-544-6908
eMail:
unitywoods@earthlink.net
Web Site: www.unitywoods.org
Network television has recently discovered what Cindy and Jeff Cates have known for years – Americans want to stop the world and get off, if just for a day or two. Much as large audiences are drawn to Colonial Days, The Simple Life or Amish in the City, Unity Woods draws Southwest Ohio’s city-dwellers to a place in nature, especially during September through Novembers’ Autumn splendor.
The Cates, owners of Unity Woods, set three goals as they sought to exchange Cincinnati’s skyscrapers for peace, quiet and the beauty of nature: Save land from a developer, build a woodland paradise and share it with the world. Succeeding on all accounts (plus saving their own dwelling from its previous inhabitants – chickens), the Cates purchased 175 acres of unspoiled, secluded woodland complete with pond, creek, wildlife and scenic hiking trails adjacent to a 196 acres State Nature Preserve located in the heart of rural Adams County Amish community and outdoor activities haven.
Guests can choose from
three Amish style cottages, pet-friendly on weekdays, reflecting life of Ohio’s
frontier more than a century ago. Visitors
often discover they are not alone in the sense that woodland visitors often
stop by. These include wild turkeys, grouse, indigo buntings, owls, fox,
raccoons, hawks and prancing deer. Evenings are often spent lounging in the
cool breeze rolling through a screened-in cottage porch or listening to the
crackle of the Unity bon fire while gazing at nature’s
starlit ceiling. By day, guests explore the miles of scenic trails,
fossil-laden creek beds, hunting for Morel mushrooms and
fishing in a spring fed pond stocked with bass and other fish. The surrounding
area provides shopping at a large Amish
community, bird watching along the Appalachian Discovery Birding & Heritage
Trail, and driving the rural countryside in search
of painted barn quilt
squares.
The cottages provide the ultimate privacy as they are nestled in the au naturel serenity of Unity Woods. Equipped with complete bath, plenty of hot water and full kitchen, these cozy cottages are a throwback from modern living and conveniences such as electricity, which enhance the unfettered quiet – except for that of nighttime creatures. And it brings people together like few getaways can, thus…Unity Woods.
Unity Woods isn’t for everybody. It caters mainly to outdoor enthusiasts such as bird watchers, campers, hikers, and hunters (although hunting is prohibited on the property). It also attracts many seniors and couples looking for a romantic retreat without the kids. For more information about Unity Woods, call 937-544-6908 or log onto www.unitywoods.org.
Unity
Woods