Ohio Odd Inns and Unusual
Places to Stay - National Park Lodge, Fire Lookout, and Treehouses
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Landoll's Mohican Castle in
Loudonville, Ohio
Enjoy the stately majesty of times past in a luxurious castle fit
for the kings and queens in all of us. Experience the romance of
lazy afternoons, intimate fireside conversation, continental
breakfasts and morning walks through private forestland in perfect
solitude. Located one and one-half hours northeast of Columbus,
Ohio, deep in the heartland of Mohican Country, the estate offers
unprecedented luxury in its lodging and seclusion. Immerse yourself
in the sounds of another time as you ride in a horse-drawn carriage
through the forest surrounding Landoll’s Mohican Castle. Close your
eyes and listen as the soft sounds of the horse’s hooves blend with
the gentle sounds of the breeze caressing the treetops.
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Mohicans Grand Barn Event Center and
Treehouses
The Mohicans Grand Barn Event Center and Treehouses and Cabins
provides the very best in rustic luxury corporate and wedding space
while offering some of the most unique lodging in Ohio. Enjoy all
that The Mohicans has to offer while staying in well appointed Amish
built rustic cabins or one of a kind treehouses designed and built
by world renowned treehouse designer, Pete Nelson. If you have a
more adventurous side, the newest tree house may be your choice.
This 2 guest tree house was originally constructed for the Animal
Planet/Discovery Channel Show “Tree House Masters” featuring world
renowned tree house designer, Pete Nelson. Pete Nelson’s crew from
Nelson Treehouse Supply and a local Amish crew constructed the tree
house in March 2013.
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Ravenwood Castle in New Plymouth, Ohio
Although the design of Ravenwood Castle was inspired
by castles built to defend the border between
England and Wales in the 12th and 13th centuries,
the building in much newer, of course. Sue and Jim
Maxwell have been long-time Anglophiles (lovers of
English Culture) and have made many trips to Britain
where they first enjoyed the concept of Bed and
Breakfast many years before it was common in
America. It was on these trips they also got the
idea for the Castle. Ground was broken in September
1994, and the main Castle building was finished by
May 1995. Although they had planned only four rooms
for guests, for various reasons, a few more rooms
were added along the way. The cottages in the
medieval village were started in the fall of 1996
and the first three were ready for guests in the
spring of 1997.
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The Golden Lamb - Oldest Hotel in Ohio and Haunted
The most famous ghost of the Golden Lamb is a little
girl named Sarah. Sarah's was Isaac Stubbs' niece
(he was the inn's manager). However, Sarah didn't
die as a child, so some people think it's actually
the ghost of a little girl named Eliza Clay
(daughter of Henry Clay). Eliza died at the Golden
Lamb in 1825 from a terrible fever. The ghostly
activity occurs mainly in one specific room. She
makes lots of noises and knocks things off walls and
furniture. The other famous ghost who is believed to
haunt the Golden Lamb is Charles R. Sherman, an Ohio
Supreme Court Justice who died at the inn in 1829.
According to Chris Woodyard in her book The Ghost
Hunter's Guide to Haunted Ohio, the ghost is
described as a "gaunt, gray man" who appears in the
hallways.
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Fitzgerald's Irish Bed and Breakfast in Painesville,
Ohio
Fitzgerald’s Irish Bed & Breakfast offers warm Irish
hospitality in a unique sixteen-room French Tudor
built in 1937. This magnificent and recently
restored home is a landmark of craftsmanship, from
its ornate staircase, hard-wood floors throughout,
unusual turret and slate roof, to its elaborate 11
foot fireplace. You will be charmed by its unique
castle-like architecture. Just three miles away are
some of the most-visited trails and beaches in the
Great Lakes region. Mentor Headlands and Fairport
Harbor are the two most popular Lake Erie beaches.
Also close by are over twenty of Ohio's finest
wineries, Holden Arboretum, Kirtland Mormon Temple,
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Salt Creek Retreats near Laurelville, Ohio
Located near the Hocking Hills Region in
southeastern Ohio, Salt Creek Retreats puts you out
of the way of the crowds and traffic but only a few
miles from all the wonderful things the area has to
offer. Experience a unique camping adventure in a
yurt. Used by the Mongolian Nomads for centuries,
yurts are circular structures made of wood w/ felt
and woolen blankets covering the walls. Step up to
modern day technology and you have the same wooden
style structure but it's covered in industrial
strength vinyl to withstand the elements. Our rustic
(no electricity or plumbing) retreat is perfect for
those wanting to enjoy the outdoors and not rough
it. The yurt sleeps 5 but 2 more can sleep on the
floor (bring an air mattress for maximum comfort).
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