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Heartland Homestead

3 sites · Lodging, Tents30 acres · Oberlin, OH
***Fall Special! We are all about the cozy vibes here at the homestead - especially in the fall when the leaves around the glamping cabins start to change! We are running a special on our glamping cabins - the fee has been reduced from $150 to $100 (and even less on weekdays!) and will include a s'mores board! Heartland Homestead is the perfect spot for you to enjoy a weekend away from home and in nature. With dreamy vibes and open skies, you can relax in our tent camping spots around Mother Oak or reserve a glamping cabin for a true unplugged experience - but make it comfy cozy. Depending on the time of year + season, you may see our goats, cows, pigs, chickens, or more! We may have pick-your-own tomatoes, pumpkins, + flowers as well. Glamping Cabins We have two glamping cabins that include beds and lanterns so you get the feel of sleeping in nature but comfortably. Each cabin has a picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill. One cabin has a queen-size bed and the second has a full-size bed and a trundle bed with 2 twin-size mattresses. The cabins do not have electric or water. A porta-potty is located near the barn (a 5 minute walk) and a lug-able loo or portapotty will be available closer to the cabins depending on when you stay. We are happy to help get your gear back to the cabins with the farm cart and then it is an 8-minute walk along a hay pasture to the parking area. Tent Camping Our tent camping spots are located under Mother Oak, a 100-year-old oak tree in the middle of our farm. With ample shade, a fire pit, and nearby portapotty, you can relax under the stars into the night. Hiking trails weave through the back of the property and you are welcome to explore those as well. Because we are a working homestead and farm, a few things are true: -Sometimes there’s mud. We suggest boots for walking around the property and in the woods. -Our farm animals are great - and may also bite. Please do not pet or chase them. We are happy to arrange opportunities to interact with the animals. Just ask! -Not always, but at times, our neighbors will start farming early in the morning and you can hear their machinery. All of our sites have privacy but are not truly remote. We want you to enjoy yourselves but please be mindful that our house is on the property as well as our neighbors. Music needs to be turned down to a low level by 11 PM. We can accommodate pop-up campers, camper vans, etc near Mother Oak as well. Please message with any questions before reserving. Additional fees would apply. We can also accommodate larger tent camping groups depending on the day. Additional fees would apply. The homestead is located near 58 so you can hear cars during the day and night. The cabins are about a ½ mile from the road so the noise is greatly reduced. Want to add on a farm-fresh breakfast? We do that! Our breakfast package features eggs from our chickens, breakfast sausage from our pigs, and bread baked just for you. At times, we also have beef burgers and sausage available. We can also offer charcuterie + smores boards during your stay. Firewood is available for purchase or you can gather dried wood from the woods around the cabins. Cast iron, coffee percolators, games, and more are available to use for your stay as well. We regularly host modern homesteading workshops, full moon yoga, and sound baths at the farm. If you would like to inquire about booking one of these as an add-on to your stay, please message us! Conveniently located 1 mile from Oberlin College, 6 minutes from the turnpike (I-80), and 35 minutes from Cleveland, Heartland Homestead is like stepping away from the hustle of everyday life and into nature. Rural enough to feel like you've gotten away from suburbia but close enough for DoorDash, last-minute store runs, + all the yummy restaurants in Oberlin, we hope you enjoy stepping into our modern homestead as much as we enjoy hosting you!
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Hempstock Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents32 acres · Oberlin, OH
Welcome to your lovely home away from home. Located on 30 acres of land, our farm is just a few minutes from downtown and all things Oberlin College & Conservatory. Come watch the sunset overlooking our beautiful garden, explore the vibrant campus life, or cook yourself a meal in our open outdoor kitchen. The space: Our campsites are situated on active organically farmed land. We have several sleeping spots available and amenities include an outhouse, an outdoor kitchen with sink & gas stove and seating area. Guests can freely use the basement shower which can be accessed through the red storm doors on the side of the house. Other things to note: Helpful to have a car even though campus is so close. 1/4 of the 25 minute walk to campus is along a state route. There is a beautiful longer walk to avoid the highway along a bike trail but if you have places to be, either ask us for a ride or best you have your own vehicle :) I walk all the time. Very doable just depends on your preference.
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Blueberry Farm Campsites

2 sites · Tents8 acres · Amherst, OH
We have lived here since 2004, the blueberries have lived here for over 60 years. This site has more topography than most of the surrounding county (very flat here). Learn more about this land: Several sites available on an organic blueberry farm near Oberlin College and Lake Erie. Blueberries are ripe in July. Site #2 is down by the Chance Creek, about 1/2 mile from the driveway. Very peaceful down there - a walk-in site.  Site #1 site is about 100 yards from the driveway, Site #1 also has access to a small shed that sleeps two adults and one child.  Both sites are woodsy and away from neighbors, roads and houses, however the interstate is not far. When the wind blows from the north you can barely hear it, but when a south wind blows and there is rain on the interstate, it can be pretty loud. Just got a "luggable-loo" if you need it, have liners, too.
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Bayfront Resort at Cross View

49 sites · RVs10 acres · Sandusky, OH
Welcome to Bayfront Resort at Cross View, a luxury RV and cottage resort located along the shores of the stunning Sandusky Bay. We are now open. Please contact us for a personal tour of the property. We would be happy to show you around! Our resort features 10 fully furnished cottages and 39 concrete RV sites with full hook-ups to accommodate RVs up to 40’. The cottage homes sleep up to 6 adults and include a bedroom, bunk beds, loft, full kitchen, laundry, and a full bath. While staying at the resort, enjoy our heated pool, modern clubhouse, and convenient laundry facility. Also, you can’t miss the panoramic view of Sandusky Bay and Cedar Point! Cottage Amenities: 1 full bedroom, 2 bunks, bed in loft 1 full bath Full kitchen with appliances & kitchenware In-cottage washer/dryer Linens & towels TV Covered porch Grill A/C Free Wi-Fi RV Site Amenities: Full Hook-up (water, 30/50 amp electric, sewer) Concrete site with patio Picnic Table Grill at each site Free Wi-Fi Pet-Friendly Property Amenities: Heated Pool Clubhouse with showers and laundry General Store Waterfront Walkway About our location: Sandusky was recently voted the #1 Best Coastal Small Town in USA Today. This is the second time in the past 4 years that Sandusky has won this honor! There are many great shops, restaurants, and activities in downtown Sandusky. Then you can head down route 250/Milan Road, and you will find the Sandusky Mall, larger department stores, fast food, restaurants, movie theater, and much more! Our location is also close to these key attractions: 1.5 miles to downtown Sandusky (including ferries to the Put-in-Bay and Kellys Island) 1.9 miles to Castaway Bay Waterpark 2.4 miles to Cedar Point Amusement Park 3.1 miles to Sports Force Parks and Cedar Point Sports Center 6.3 miles to Kalahari Waterpark Jet ski, paddleboard, kayak, and boat rentals in the area Our location cannot be beat! Come stay with Bayfront Resort and see all that Sandusky has to offer! We can't wait to meet you. Please note: We have a 2-night minimum stay on RV sites and cottages.
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HARMONY FIELDS FOREVER

11 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Grafton, OH
Our loverly lil property, very conveniently located on State Route 83 South, just before Ohio Turnpike Route 80, heading either towards MI/IN or PA/NY. We are about 30 mins South of CLEVELAND ROCKS, The Home Of Rock 'N' Roll as well as the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame. We have 10 mapped spots for tent camping Roof Top Tents, and or small RV(s), or camper van(s) as well. We can accomodate some larger campers/rvs depending on type, after wet season, May thru Oct.. please contact to discuss. We have a few emergency/overflow spots as well if needed. Just reach out if you see no availability. WE ARE MOST DEFINETLY MUSIC ORIENTED HERE: Many music attractions near by! Rock Hall of Fame. Check concert listings and Cleveland live music venues for listings of National Acts and local openers. The Music Box Supper Club, Temple Live, Rock Star, The Agora, Cleveland House Of Blues, Rockscino, all the great clubs in Cleveland's Famous Flats on the River. Don't forget the Casino downtown! Great Lakes Science Center, great shopping and more! We have 8 FREE Metro Parks in the area and located only 45 mins from Sandusky's Cedar Point Amusement Water Park and other great attractions there! Yummy pizza tavern/bar right across the road, please be advised use Extreme Caution, if crossing the road, it is a state route, there is no crosswalk at the light Electric line, water, wood, and duck eggs can be provided for a small fee.
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White cliffs and sparkling blue waters make for a warm invite from South Bass Island State Park. Try to catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or painted turtle from your boat, or just listen to the waves lap against the stony shore of Lake Erie. Bring that license to catch some fresh fish, where a cleaning station makes dinner prep just a little less messy. Once you're ready to get your adventure on, seek out the glacial grooves near the camping area or ice skate or fish the frozen waters when the frost takes over. Located on the north side of the island, Put-in-Bay is only a short distance away, along with all the restaurants and shopping you could hope for.

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