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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Deersville

With a stay at this vacation home in Deersville, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tappan Lake Park and Tappan Lake Marina. .This vacation home is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Thornwood Park and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Dennison Depot Railroad Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Tappan Lake Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Tappan Lake Marina - 14 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Thornwood Park - 18 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Clark Gable Foundation of Cadiz - 19 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Dennison Depot Railroad Museum - 20 min drive - 14.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Bar And Grill Tappan Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Waters Edge Kitchen And Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪avante sales - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Marina - ‬15 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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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
  • 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodations for a few hunters. Host was pleasant and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen J.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah m.

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

Nice house

Nice and clean.close to Tappan Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki L.

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

Great place!

We love Deersville and Hillside Haven. The General Store is amazing and the pizza is a winner. The hot tub is an added bonus. So peaceful there!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle R.

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

DEERSVILLE

Great house, great little town, General Store was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024