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Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country!

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Property grounds
Whitetail Ridge Lodge
Beautiful Great Room view into the dining room.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6408.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Big Prairie, OH
  • Place, French Ridge Vineyards
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohican River
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohican State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Bear Bedroom

1 King Bed

King Second Master Suite

1 King Bed

Spacious Master King Bedroom Ensuite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

King Bear Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

King Second Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spacious Master King Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Washroom Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country!

Welcome to Whitetail Ridge Lodge, your premier Holmes County getaway! We are located between Holmes County's Amish Country and Mohican Country, providing guests with either option for your vacation destination!
This tranquil retreat is tastefully furnished and beautifully landscaped and is nestled in a scenic woodland farm setting, with gorgeous views. The home offers more than just your basic cabin, offering 4400 square feet of luxurious comfort, this gorgeous timber frame home will not disappoint! Enjoy the view from the lower level walkout stone patio, the attached outdoor pavilion, the master bedroom balcony, or the front porch with family or friends.

The lodge is fully furnished with many pieces custom made by our local Amish craftsmen. It boasts three king sized beds plus a pullout. The custom made dining room table seats 12 and the new soft leather sectional in the great room offers the comfort to curl up with a favorite book or watch a game on the big screen TV or check your social media with the WIFI.

We can accommodate up to 6 guests. We do have a per person fee after the base rental of two (2) people. Please understand and fill in the correct number of people staying when you book your stay. Vrbo automatically calculates the charges for you when you make the reservation. Please be honest. We know when you have more people stay and you will be charged for the maximum number of guests. We are sorry this must be stated.

Summertime stays invite you to enjoy the outdoor pavilion where you can light a fire in the stone fireplace, while you grill steaks on the charcoal park style grill and soak in the beauty and quiet of this rural location. Winter offers a whisky barrel game table or the warmth of two gas fireplaces where you can kick back and just relax.

Check in is 3:00 p.m. check-out is 10:00 a.m. We have contact free check in to provide you with a safe entry. Thank you for allowing us to share our beautiful home with you for your stay!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Caution, there are steps without baby gates!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Both rental homes must be rented AND PREAPPROVED!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Be sure to gather all your personal items, especially cell phone chargers. If you moved furniture please return it to original location.
Start one load of sheets or towels but don't overload washer. Start dishwasher. Turn off all lights, fans, fireplace.
Exit through your coded entry door. Be sure it locks behind you! Come see us again!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
1.) Smoking is NEVER permitted. There is a $500 charge if ANY smell is detected inside.
2.) Pets are NEVER permitted. Pets will cause the loss of security deposit for cleaning.
DAY visitors are permitted; all guests MUST depart by 10PM. or deposit will be forfeited . Gatherings must be quiet and respectful of our other homes.

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: 15
Note from host: Both rental homes must be rented AND PREAPPROVED!
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Big Prairie

Located in Big Prairie, this holiday home is in a rural area. Schrock's Amish Farm & Village and The Amish Country Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at French Ridge Vineyards and Ugly Bunny Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Mohican Gardens and Secrest Arboretum. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Big Prairie, OH

What's nearby

  • Coy Lake - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • French Ridge Vineyards - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Mohican River - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Ugly Bunny Winery - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Mohican State Park - 22 min drive - 26.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Korner Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glenmont Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪French Ridge Vinery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kill-Um-Buck Long Rifle - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Trailside Diner - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country!?

As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country! on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$474, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Premier Holmes County Getaway Between Mohican and Amish Country! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Coy Lake, Mohican River and French Ridge Vineyards. Victorian House Museum and Ugly Bunny Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 83 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location. Beds were super comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
We try to provide the best in comfort and quality inside and out on our properties. It’s our hope guests can immerse themselves in this and just relax for a weekend, a week or longer! Maria and company were fantastic gracious guests we would love to host again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded timber frame home on peaceful property. Very comfortable and clean. Deer came onto the property in the morning and evening to feed. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
We are always happy to hear guests are excited about what we try to do every stay! That is to provide a comfortable and CLEAN home for you to enjoy your time visiting here. The quiet and the view are gifts, we all appreciate. Come back soon! I was visited this morning with eight turkeys strutting across the lawn near the woods and the trees will be turning soon too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Becky was a wonderful guest. We would love to host her again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Weekend getaway

The house is beautiful, and we had more than enough room for the 5 of us. It was a beautiful setting and we enjoyed the large yard and outdoor pavilion. Not too far from Loudonville and good restaurant options. Black Fork Bistro was recommended by the owner, and it did not disappoint. Would love to come back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Renee was a fantastic guest! We love to host family and friend gatherings. This property really lends itself to that purpose with its spacious comfort! AND quiet! If you’re looking to getaway from noise and just enjoy nature this checks the box! We love to welcome repeat visits from our wonderful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exactly like we were looking for. The house is amazing and clean and well equipped with everything you would need. It is set in a country setting with no one around to bother you and it is so peaceful and quiet. We walked around the yard several times and cooked on the grill and just enjoyed everything. We will definitely be going back to this house. The host are amazing and answered any questions we had in a timely manner. Don't pass this place up if you are looking for a clean, quiet and relaxing place,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
We’re so happy to share this peaceful oasis with our guests. We try to provide a comfortable indoor and well manicured outdoor space to relax and refresh from the busyness of life! They celebrated their anniversary with us and enjoyed the quiet time together! We’re so happy the found what they were looking for to help them celebrate. They went above and beyond as guests; leaving the place in fantastic shape inside and out! We would welcome them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

One of the best places we have stayed to “Zen-out”. Quiet, beautiful property

Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2020
This couple was a delight to host and we can’t wait until they visit us again. Sometimes you just feel like when you meet a new guest they have been friends for a long time and that’s the way we felt when we met them! Wonderful people!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbe M.

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

Wedding Stay

Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2024
Anne and her group were great guests. We hope they get a chance to come back in the future and enjoy the home again. We would be happy to host them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home and property and host
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Very nice place.

This was a great place to stay. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2022
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time staying here. It truly is a great place. Thank you for visiting with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Whitetail lodge

Great time, beautiful home, wonderful host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Great guests, they left the house in great condition! We’re glad they enjoyed their stay because we would love to host them again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

A wonderful stay away from it all!

A very lovely, secluded cabin! A wonderful place that allowed us to enjoy the company of our family! Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
We were so happy to host this family. They were the perfect guests! We would love to have to back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Property

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this Amazing Property! Beautiful huge home with a large quite property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Josh and his family were great guests. We’re so glad they found us! They were a joy to host and took wonderful care of our beautiful home! We would welcome them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful and clean home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
We’re happy to share this beautiful home at what may be the most beautiful time of the year, in our opinion, with the leaves at their peak in the next several weeks.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nonna B.

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

Beautiful property

Nice and secluded location. House and grounds are serene and beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2021
These guests were exceptional! Everything was left in place. Its always a joy to come in with my cleaning crew, and although everything is cleaned and sanitized between guests; to find it in good order! It allows us the extra time to do the little things to keep our place a beautiful property for our next guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Beautiful Home and Location

We enjoyed this peaceful retreat. House was beautiful with lots of amenities. Grounds were wonderful. Host was gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
This wonderful family gathered together just to enjoy each other in this great space. We were happy to share it with them and they treated it like their own. We would welcome them back any day. We’re happy their grandson’s pink piggy found his was way home to him too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Breathtaking

Absolutely beautiful property n the owners were amazing to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you Lisa! Can’t wait until you come stay with us again! The pleasure was all ours!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Weekend

Wonderful property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Beautiful!!!

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful lodge in Holmes County! It had everything we needed to feel at home. We had an easy drive to Loudonville to enjoy hiking and a day at Mohican and then back to make dinner and enjoy a quiet evening and fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald R.

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

Wonderful house

We enjoyed the house and location. We were looking for a place where 3 older couples could get away together for a celebration. The house and amenities were all more than adequate and the location was beautifu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2023
We were happy to share this great place with these great folks. This was the greatest birthday celebration for three guys with back to back birthdays in January. So much fun! We hope they enjoyed their time in our beautiful home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Amazing property

What an amazing property. Quiet place to stay away from the hustle and bustle. Easy to navigate and everything was amazing. Hosts were easy to work with and everything we needed was there for us. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Staff Retreat

We hosted our annual staff retreat. We enjoyed the peace and quiet during out stay. The property provided everything we needed. Tom and Kelly were gracious hosts. We have no reservations about recommending the Whitetail Ridge Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
These guests were great! They communicated well, followed all the check out instructions and left everything in super condition! We love sharing our home with guests like this.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Excellent and relaxing!

Such an awesome property! You can go hiking or shopping or just stay put all weekend like we did! The back pavilion has beautiful sunset views! We had just the relaxing weekend like we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Lindsey and Luke were great guests! We were happy to host them and are looking forward to that opportunity again sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Anniversary

Thank you for allowing us to share your property on our very special anniversary. The location was perfect and exactly what we were looking for and needed. A great place to disconnect from everything except each other. We will definitely be back and will refer many others to this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
We were happy to share this beautiful home with these guests to celebrate their anniversary. They left everything at the home in fantastic condition. We hope they can share many more memories with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Beautiful home

Loved the large living area, large kitchen, separation of bedrooms. Loved the deck and fireplace outside where we gathered in the evening. A perfect place to gather for a long weekend with friends we hadn't been able to see during the last few years.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
These people we perfect guests. It was so great to get the chance to meet them because we have missed doing that the last few years. Hope you all come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

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

Wedding weekend stay

Such a clean and comfortable place. Our daughter got married at Mohican Tree House resort and this was conveniently located. Iwe stayed here with friends and it was a wonderful place to come to at the end of the day and relax. We enjoyed watching deer at the pond. The owner was so very helpful in communication, directions and suggestions!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Esselburn

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We are Tom and Kelly Esselburn and we are happy to host you at our beautiful property. Tom accidentally stumbled across this lovely home and we bought it as a place we could retire to but not too far away from "home." We wanted someplace where we could gather with our growing family of five kids and began families of their own, and it's a good thing , because even our large farmhouse can't always accommodate everyone for those special family gatherings. We just knew we needed to share it with others too because we loved it here and were hoping others would as well.
In 2015 we launched Whitetail Ridge Lodge followed by The Barn at Whitetail in 2017. We are situated between Mohican State Park with all the water activities- canoeing, tubing, hiking, biking and horse back riding in the Loudonville area AND the shopping, crafts, local wineries, food and farmers markets of Amish country in the Millersburg and Berlin areas!
We feel we have the best Holmes County has to offer because at the end of your busy day you can return to gather in this comfortable luxury to just relax on the back patio in front of the outdoor fireplace and enjoy your time with family, friends or just a quiet couples retreat.
We have met so many wonderful people over the years and love to meet with our guests if arrival time permits. The most common theme of the comments we receive is how clean our place is. We always love this because we always appreciate a clean relaxing place when we travel. We try to offer what is best for our visitors, insuring a safe and healthy place for families or friends who just want to gather and enjoy each other! Many people have returned to visit and enjoy this beautiful place and area!

Why they chose this property

The best thing about visiting here is the quiet! If you're enjoying the outdoors the nearest road is far from being a road much traveled and the trees muffle most sounds! You can actually hear the birds, squirrels, deer moving about or acorns fall from the trees in autumn.
Indoors the quality of this beautiful timber frame home provides an added layer of tranquility! The only "noise" you need to hear is the laughter of family and friends while you enjoy each others company in a game of cards or charades!
The view here is beautiful as you are surrounded by trees that offer privacy, plus provide an abundant view of the woodland creatures from the back patio. The area outside the house is an open lawn giving you room to stretch your legs, check out the well groomed landscape or take in the views of the setting sun as it sinks behind the forest from the back patio with fireplace and park style grill while you enjoy a crisp glass of local wine. Or on a quiet evening enjoy the balcony off the main suite and listen to the frogs sing their night time songs.
We encourage you to walk up to the edge of the woods but caution guests from entering them. We do have bobcats, coyotes and even rummers of black bears sighted near this area, and who knows about Bigfoot! The terrain in the woods is steep and there are a couple deep valleys. We also experienced a derecho in 2022 which caused significant damage to some of our trees deep in the woods, making them possible dangers during high wind times. For your safety we encourage you to hike on state park or designated hiking trails.
Let us welcome you and your family or friends in this wonderful place to make special memories that last a lifetime!

What makes this property unique

We believe the thing you can take away while visiting us here at Whitetail Ridge Lodge is how quiet and stunningly beautiful nature is here. This is so much more than just a cabin you stayed in once! You step into luxury and comfort and the stress just melts away. Everywhere in and outside we believe one word says it all. Gorgeous! The grounds are well manicured and provide a variety of seasonal beauty to enjoy. Inside where creature comforts are important we try to meet those expectations as well! We feel everyday here is a very good day and we would love to share that with you. Our moto is 'Today is a good day for a good day!'

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