Green Plains Cabin and Bison Farm

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

South Charleston, OH

Cedarville University13 min drive
John Bryan State Park13 min drive
Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve15 min drive
Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Space
Located on 66 acres of rolling farmland and wooded countryside, this restored log cabin - built circa 1855 - is rustic but not the least bit primitive. A massive stone fireplace makes relaxing in the winter cozy. Enjoy your morning coffee along with a beautiful view of Ohio farmland from the screened-in porch. Jump into the outdoor shower or hot tub after a day of hiking or shopping in nearby Yellow Springs. Centrally located, the Cabin is just 20 minutes from Dayton and 50 minutes from Columbus.
This 19th century log cabin - original to the property - was dismantled and restored in 1989. Various updates over the years keep the Cabin fresh without compromising its rustic qualities.
Guest Access
The Cabin is located on a working hay farm and home to 40 head of American Bison. Guests may walk the property, enjoy the hot tub located a few yards from the Cabin and fish in the catch-and-release pond. There is a charcoal grill and charcoal provided for outside cooking, an outdoor shower, and a fire pit nearby is a fun place to roast marshmallows and tell stories.
Two bicycles on site are available for guests who want to ride the Ohio to Erie bike trail, which is just a mile from the farm entrance.
Other Things to Note
The Cabin is a homey, comfortable place — nothing fussy, nothing untouchable. We expect you to put your feet up, take a deep breath and relax while you’re there.

Property manager

Sarah Courtright

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Comfy and inviting communal space attached to large, private bedroom.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Ask about pet supplies I keep at the cabin

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Use disposable, aluminum ash trays provided.

SHOWER WITH SOAP AND WATER before using the hot tub.

Put PLATE WASTE and FOOD SCRAPS down garbage disposal or in the compost bin; rinse food containers before placing in trash or recycle bins.

Pet fee is $35 PER PET per stay

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Charleston

Located in South Charleston, this cabin is in a rural area. Indian Mound Reserve and Old Clifton Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve and Glen Helen Nature Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

South Charleston, OH

What's nearby

Cedarville University - 13 min drive
Old Clifton Mill - 13 min drive
John Bryan State Park - 13 min drive
Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve - 15 min drive
Clark County Fairgrounds - 18 min drive

Getting around

Dayton Intl. Airport (DAY) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Clifton Mill - 13 min drive
Mom & Dad's Dairy Bar - 10 min drive
Beans-n-Cream - 10 min drive
Colonial Pizza - 10 min drive
Chillicothe Street Pizza - 8 min drive

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

11 Feb 2024

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

Darling historical cabin

We so enjoyed this unique property and all of its equally unique furnishings. We loved reading all about the cabin and the restoration process. Beautiful setting, and we also enjoyed the hot tub. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K., Cleveland, Ohio

21 Nov 2023

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

Serenity in beautiful surroundings

From the moment we walked in to the cabin, we were pleasantly overwhelmed with the charm. Arriving later in the evening, the cabin was beautifully lit inside and out. We had such fun exploring all the rooms and the absolute uniqueness of the decor. Waking in the morning to a view of the bison nearby the kitchen window was a thrill!! We very much appreciated the chronicles of the cabin to look through and read the history. Our hosts were very responsive and friendly when we reached out to them for questions and recommendations. We were fortunate to have been at the property on National Bison Day and were invited to join in the event at the ranch. The king bed was very comfortable and all the thoughtful extras throughout the cabin were greatly appreciated. Quietly enjoying coffee in the mornings on the porch overlooking the pond and scenery was the perfect tranquil time we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

3 Oct 2023

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

DO NOT PASS UP AN OPPORTUNITY TO STAY

VINTAGE cabin decorated with a hint toward a Swedish theme, adorned with useful antique furniture and on a property that soothes your landscape palette (including a working bison farm). Throw in the outdoor shower AND hot tub AND fishing pond….really hard to top. Take a hike at John Bryan Statr Park next door

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thad J.

24 Sept 2023

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

Cabin on the Hill

Unique cabin with fantastic screened in porch, with beautiful view overlooking pond and country landscape. Perfect for enjoying your morning cup of coffee. Modernized rustic interior, complimented with Swedish accents. There is a small herd of bison roaming in a beautiful silvopasture easily viewed on the property. Sarah was great host, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this peaceful property. Thad and Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Courtright

I suppose most hosts say they love meeting people - and I do. But I have hosted guests at Green Plains Cabin since 2001! One article I read suggested that most hosts leave the industry after eight years. So if market presence is any indicator, I really LOVE hosting! Moreover, it's been a wonderful way for me to keep the cabin in perfectly maintained condition to share with friends, family and guests. I grew up in a tiny, Swedish town in central Illinois. The fellas who restored the cabin suggested that it was build by Swedes based on the corner notching style. So Swedish design elements figure largely in my furnishing and decor choices. Living out my Swedish heritage is part of what has kept me engaged over the long haul. Now that I'm a retired lady, hosting guests keeps me in pocket change. My husband, Glen, and I built a new home for ourselves on the property in 2020 so we are available at a moment's notice if guests have questions or needs.

Why they chose this property

Located on the western edge of the Virginia Military Survey (VMS), this land has been in the family for generations. Quakers settled the area in the 18th & 19th centuries and it is the home to several Underground Railway sites. There is even a Civil War cemetery adjacent to the property. I love the history, love watching our bison roam the rolling pastures, and love the fireflies in the summer! While enjoying the country, I like that we are close to "civilization" - Yellow Springs is a fun and funky little town nearby (and home to Dave Chappelle), and South Charleston is a nice little town very near where you can find a grocery store, gas station, bank, a couple of quaint shops and pizza!

What makes this property unique

My guests frequently remark that, when they stay at the cabin, even though they are close to services on which we all have come to rely, they feel like they have gone 150 years back in time. It's those hand-hewn logs, the screened porch, the tire swing, life slowing down...you could be staying in a cabin in Montana. But most of my guests come from fewer that 75 miles away - how great is that?!