!Country Home Get Away! !Private Backyard!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Hot Tub

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Portland, IN

Eldora Speedway24 min drive
Mercelina Park35 min drive
Grand Lake St Marys State Park46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Living Room Couches - L shaped

2 Double Futons

Living Room Recliner

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Whether its for work, play, or just family time, this is a nice clean country home with no immediate neighbors to worry about and a good sized private back yard. Very safe area and located in a nice spot just outside of Fort Recovery. Good size living quarters and a place to relax. The place has been updated with the essentials and most rooms have been given a facelift. Please come and enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Mary Gaerke

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Interior of Gym- Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Dodgeball

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

However, areas are not considered child proof.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Pet Fee. No pets in bedrooms/on furniture please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please keep pets out of bedrooms/off the furniture. Clean up after them also. Additional cleaning fees if any issues with shedding in these areas.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Portland

Located in Portland, this vacation home is in a rural area. Limberlost State Historical Site and Swiss Heritage Village and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mercelina Park and Lehman Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Portland, IN

What's nearby

Eldora Speedway - 24 min drive
Limberlost State Historical Site - 30 min drive
Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics - 33 min drive
Mercelina Park - 35 min drive
Grand Lake St Marys State Park - 46 min drive

Getting around

Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

Casey's General Store - 5 min drive
Miracle Lanes - 6 min drive
Brick Street Tavern - 4 min drive
St Joe Store - 10 min drive
Tin Cupboard - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is !Country Home Get Away! !Private Backyard! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at !Country Home Get Away! !Private Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at !Country Home Get Away! !Private Backyard!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is !Country Home Get Away! !Private Backyard! located?

This family-friendly Portland vacation home is located in a rural location, 9 mi (14.4 km) from IU Health Jay Hospital, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Vineyard at Evergreen Farm and Eldora Speedway. Mercelina Park and Lehman Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James W., Orange Park, FL

Jan 2, 2024

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

Work Stay

Property is as described. Super quiet, perfect for a place to stay while in the area working.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Jul 27, 2023

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

Great location

Vary nice people easy to deal with and the place was nice and clean and stocked up with everything you needed

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

Sep 26, 2022

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

race weekend get away

property was spacious, clean, close to Eldora Speedway. Only negitive would be so close to the highway that the traffic on Friday morning started at 5am and stayed busy all day. Saturday and Sunday were no problem. We would book again next time we are in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

Aug 2, 2022

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

Indiana Farmhouse

Nice roomy farmhouse in rural Indiana

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Jul 18, 2022

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

Kings Royal

This is a beautiful property. The house is very clean and in a great location close to Eldora. Suited our needs perfectly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Gaerke

I'm a self employed engineer and farmer. My wife and I enjoy hosting this house to people. We have 7 kids that always keep life moving!

Why they chose this property

Nice a private with access to a small town to the East for that small town feeling or Small city to the West for all your needs. Located on an old farm just on the Ohio Indiana Line.