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Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute!

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Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute!

Yellow Dog Retreat is located in the heart of winery country in beautiful Madison, Ohio. We are located within walking distance to Baci Winery and are about 1-mile from Cask 307, Hundley Cellars, Harpersfield Winery and Benny Vino Winery! We are within approximately 2-3 miles from Debonne Winery, Stonegait Winery, Ferrante Winery, Silver Crest Cellars, and Laurentia Winery! The Spire Institute is about 5 minutes away, and Geneva-on-the-Lake and Geneva State Park, Beach and Marina are located within about 15-minutes, which makes it perfect for a family vacation. Whether you're here to drink wine, beer, take in Geneva-on-the-lake, participate in sporting events at the Spire, or have a fun day at the beach, you won't have to drive far!

Property manager

Jeremy Gerger

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is only permitted outside of the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $50 per dog per 2 night stay (max 2 dogs)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Yellow Dog Retreat; Wine Country Vacation Rental
Yellow Dog Retreat; Winery Country Vacation Rental
Yellow Dog Retreat; Ice Wine Festival the Spire Institute!

About the neighborhood

Map
Madison, OH

What's nearby

  • Harpersfield Vineyard - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ferrante Winery - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Chalet Debonne Vineyards - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Geneva State Park - 20 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The 528 Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! located?

Situated in Madison, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Baci Winery, Harpersfield Vineyard, and Hundley Cellars. Hogback Ridge and Chalet Debonne Vineyards are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
Jeremy was wonderful. The house was clean and charming. We so appreciated being able to bring our fur child. We would definitely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall swim weekend
We travel 2x year for swim meets at Spire, we are always looking for that perfect house. We’ve found it! It’s close to where we need to be, tons of space, dog friendly, the house is so adorable and the hosts are amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J Snyder I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Stay
Jermy went above and beyond to make sure are stay was great. Was very easy to get a hold of and the place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
We absolutely loved our stay in this cozy little house beautiful backyard very well. Maintained house. Loved all the pictures of the dogs but absolutely stay again 10 out of 10. Great communication with the host as well very nice family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor space. Pet friendly.
We all enjoyed the house and the outdoor space. The home was well furnished and clean. We spent most of our trip outside at the fire pit. Great spot will stay again if traveling back to area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber f., Mooresville NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to hit the wineries
Enjoyed the charm of the house and the property owners were very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a group in wine country
Just a perfect place in Geneva for a group looking to enjoy wine country. Great outside spaces and solid amount of privacy for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday stay!
This house was a perfect location for our holiday stay! Christmas decorations including a decorated tree were great for Christmas morning. Jeremy is an excellent host, easy to get ahold of and made sure we were all set for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Bachelorette Weekend!
We stayed at the Yellow Dog Retreat for my sister's bachelorette weekend get-away. Our stay was absolutely perfect - the house and property are beautiful and we had everything we needed and more!! Jeremy and Chelsey provided us with a bunch of tips as far as their favorite local bars and wineries and entertainment at each for the weekend. The property is right down the road from several wineries and only a 15 minute drive to the strip in Geneva - a very convenient location! We also had the pleasure of meeting the dogs, Eddie and Brucey, and enjoyed all of the pictures of them throughout the house. Would absolutely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect bachelorette winery getaway!
The property is beautiful and full of character. It’s perfectly located to explore many local wineries. The beds were comfy. The special touches from the host were thoughtful. It is a peaceful gorgeous space and outdoor entertaining area. Jeremy was so accommodating and responsive. Will book this property again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Rental
I love this house! Such a great property! We loved the porch and all of the cool bedrooms. Everything was perfect - owners incredibly nice and thoughtful! Thanks for the great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo T., Elyria,

Wonderful house
Beautiful house, very welcoming. Great location, close to a lot of wineries. Had a great time. Will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow Dog Retreat
I wish I could give the owners and their property more than 5 stars! The house was beautiful, comfortable and had everything that we needed. The outside deck had a beautiful view and felt very private and comfortable. Jeremy checked on us everyday and their dogs baited daily as well - we enjoyed that so much! The house is located near so many beautiful wineries and only 15 minutes from Geneva on the Lake. I would recommend this property and owners to anyone thinking of visiting that area of Ohio and will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Varepsu V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host lovely property
We stayed here to celebrate my wife’s birthday with her family, and we had wonderful experience. Weather was not too great during our visit but the backyard setup with bonfire and lighting made it easy to fall in love with this lovely property. Also, Jeremy and his yellow fur baby Eddie are the great host. Great communication and great hospitality. We would recommend to anyone who is looking for cute stay nearby Geneva on the lake wineries and enjoy family/friends gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
I've stayed in many places around Geneva on the Lake, this has beeny favorite. House was clean, beds were comfy, kitchen had everything you needed. The porch had tons of seating and the fire pit was well done with lots of seats and outdoor lighting. If there was any downside at all, be aware there are steps into the main area and bedrooms if steps are a problem for you. If not..... It's a perfect vacation location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
This property couldn’t be better! The house was spotless, the decor charming and the outside, between the covered and uncovered deck, as well as a huge fire pit was beautiful! Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The owners are BY FAR, the nicest I’ve come across since renting from VRBO. We will most assuredly be back!! Thanks again Jeremy and Chelsey! And special thanks to Eddie and Brucey!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
Very clean and nicely decorated! Owner very fast at communication. The only con of this house is 1 of bathrooms is on the ground floor where you enter the house at mudroom. Then you go up to main floor with kitchen/dining room and living room and 1 bedroom. Then up a flight of stairs to 3rd floor with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Then up another flight (4th floor) with 3 more bedrooms. Lots of stairs for getting to a bathroom for most of the bedrooms. Hard for older people and someone with MS.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine Country Between Milwaukee and New Jersey
Yellow Dog Retreat and the Grand River Valley is a hidden gem treat on the road between Midwest colleges (Marquette, Wisconsin, Michigan, Chicago, Notre Dame, Northwestern) and the east coast. We had a great time unwinding on the way home from college off at the many lovely vineyards in the area. The house is spotless and beautifully maintained. The back deck is extremely pleasant for relaxing with lots of space to read a book or enjoy a meal. Jeremy and Chelsea are experienced and thoughtful hosts who run a great show!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

This place is amazing!!!!!
I don't normally book a place without reading the reviews but since there were none I was a little sceptical. But this house was amazing! We were here (7 ladies) for the ice wine festival. The owners had some goodies for us when we arrived which was a nice touch. They also had a board which had all of the entertainment that were playing that weekend and what they recommended. The house was very clean and well stocked with plenty of toilet paper and supplies. They even had coffee and filters for us. The hardwood floors were beautiful . We were a little concerned the house would be drafty because of its age but it was not. We also got to meet the infamous yellow dog himself, Eddie. Also if you are going to use the shuttle service I recommend Jessie from Grand Rivers. He picked us up right at the front door. Yep, we're definitely going to be booking with Jeremy again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eugene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Super cozy, comfortable. The firepit and deck are AMAZING!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super winery spot
Very nice renovation in the heart of vineyard country. We had 5 adults and a dog, and two more adults joined us for an overnight stay, accommodations were very comfortable. Outdoor patios are huge with plenty of seating and also a big outdoor firepit area. 5 minute car ride from all the wineries, many of them right down the street. Owners live nearby and were friendly, hospitable and genuinely cared about our stay and accommodations. We've rented a lot of condo's and vacation homes and this one is very well stocked with everything you need. No running to the big box store for households items, just bring food and you are all set. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great property. Wonderful hosts. Couldn't ask for a better vacation spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very personable hosts!
The most personable hosts we have ever had! Overall, we had a great experience at Yellow Dog Retreat. We had 7 adults and 3 children in our party and had enough space for all of us. The best parts of our stay: -Excellent outdoor space, deck and fire pit -Close to restaurants, wineries, grocery stores, etc -Very clean and well taken care of property Things to consider: -The water on the property is "hard," so a water cooler is on the property. If your group drinks a lot of water, you may want to consider bringing some bottled water with you -If your party is large, you may want to reuse bath towels and washcloths as there is not a washer/dryer on the property (there is a laundromat close by) -Some areas of the house can get hot in the summer (most rooms have window air conditioners, but not all) Overall we had a great time and would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Wonderful Stay!
My friends and I had a great time at The Yellow Dog Retreat! The House is close to Rte 90 and all the wineries. It is charming with all the quant touches. Jeremy and Chelsey are the best hosts. They check in to see if everything is going well and if there are any issues. And of course the Yellow Dogs, Eddie and Brucey coming to visit. Always a lovely time! My friends loved it. ThankYou! Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute! It was very clean and comfortable.The dogs were a plus!!❤
This property was very nice, property owner was very nice and helpful with things to do in the area. The outdoor space was beautiful!! I would highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022