Buckeye Lake Big House

Thornville, OH, United States
16
5
4.5

About

Escape to lakeside luxury on Buckeye Lake at this 3,400 sq ft, three-story retreat in a quiet lake front setting just ~40 minutes east of Columbus. With six bedrooms, a heated salt-water pool (open May 1 – Oct 31 starting 2026), a private boat slip, multiple decks and balconies, lakefront fire-pit seating and a chef’s kitchen, this home is perfect for families, friends and multi-generational get-togethers. Hosted by Stupendous Stays. Stupendous Stays is a local family run hospitality company.

Good to know

☀ Sleeps up to 16 comfortably, max occupancy 20 ☀ 6 bedrooms | 4 full bathrooms + half bath in pool house ☀ Heated salt-water pool (seasonal) & pool house with prep area, ice-maker, bar seating ☀ Private lakeboat slip — launch your boat at the public ramp, dock right at the property ☀ Lakefront gas fire-pit & flexible outdoor seating ☀ Chef’s kitchen with drip and K-cup coffee makers (K-cups provided) ☀ Pet-friendly (2 dogs max with approval) | ☀ Kid-friendly (children’s play area, pack-and-play, 2 high chairs) ☀ Two living rooms + three fireplaces (one wood-burning on lower level, two gas on upper levels) ☀ High-speed internet, ample parking for 4-5 vehicles ☀ Multiple balconies & deck, outdoor grill, cornhole, small grassy yard ☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆ Each of the six bedrooms is designed for rest and reunion. The top-floor master suite offers a queen bed, full private en-suite bathroom, and a private balcony overlooking the lake—ideal as a peaceful parents’ retreat. On the second floor: one bedroom with a private balcony featuring a queen bed; another second-floor bedroom with a queen bed shares a full bath. On the main floor: a bedroom with a queen bed and balcony access. Additional main floor bunk bedroom features a twin over full bunk bed plus a twin day-bed; versatile for kids or extra guests. The sixth sleeping space includes a queen sleeper sofa and an air mattress, adding flexibility for large groups. All bedrooms include smart TVs (log in with your own streaming services and please log out at checkout). ☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆ There are four full bathrooms plus a convenient half-bath in the pool house. Each full bath is fully stocked with body wash, shampoo, conditioner and all essentials, so you arrive ready to relax. The half bath in the pool house means your swim-zone is well serviced without walking through the house. ☆☆ KITCHEN & RELAXING AREAS ☆☆ The chef’s kitchen is a highlight: stainless appliances, cookware and small appliances, a drip coffee maker and K-cup maker (K-cups included) make breakfast or brunch easy. A large dining table invites communal meals, and the two living rooms—with cozy seating and fireplaces—offer perfect spots to relax, unwind, or watch a movie together after a day on the lake. ☆☆ OUTSIDE SPACE ☆☆ Lakefront living takes center stage: the private boat slip welcomes your vessel, the fire-pit seating for six to eight lets you gather under the stars, and furniture can be moved from the pool deck into the fire-pit area for flexibility. The heated salt-water pool (open May 1 – Oct 31 starting 2026; closed remainder of 2025) invites splash-filled afternoons. There’s a pool house zone with food/ice-maker/bar seating, sun loungers, and plenty of outdoor gear and kids’ pool-games. Additional outdoor amenities: a barbecue grill, outdoor dining table, small grassy yard with cornhole, two balconies and a deck—ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails. ★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You ☆★ Whether you’re planning a special gathering, a multigenerational holiday, or friends’ lake-weekend, this property delivers comfort, space and lakeside memories. Maximum occupancy 20, pet-friendly (two dogs with pre-approval), and all the amenities you need for a seamless stay. Reserve your dates now and let us welcome you to Buckeye Lake luxury. Thank you for considering our property. Stupendous Stays would love to host you and your family!

Other Details to Note

Downtown Columbus, Ohio — ~40 minutes by car (≈ 37 miles) Legend Valley (major outdoor concert venue) — 5 minutes away Dawes Arboretum — Located in the surrounding Buckeye Lake region; great for nature walks and gardens. Buckeye Lake State Park — 7 minuntes away. Right on the lake; offers shoreline trails, boating & fishing. Newark, Ohio / Newark Earthworks (ancient earthworks site) — Roughly 20 minutes Buckeye Lake Winery — ~20 minutes. Lakeside wine, full restaurant and relaxed ambiance. Charles Holliday Covered Bridge (Millersport) — ~10 minutes. A historic covered bridge, perfect for a stroll and photo stop. Millersport Sweet Corn Festival — ~10 minutes. Seasonal fun with rides, games, music and corn-feasting. Buckeye Lake Brewery — ~20 minutes. Craft beer + lake vibe for adults. Restaurants & Bars Papa Boos & Dirty Oar - Walking distance. (both with live bands some nights. Be sure to check their websites for hours and dates)

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Mosquito net
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Mosquito net
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Lake access
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Boat slip
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

House Rules

ID & Rental Agreement Match Required: The name on the reservation must match the government-issued ID and the name on the rental agreement. The booking guest is required to sign the rental agreement and submit a valid ID prior to check-in. No third-party bookings allowed. If the names do not match, the reservation may be subject to cancellation without a refund. Avoidable fees: •$750 avoidable fee for unauthorized parties or events •No glitter or confetti allowed, $500 avoidable fee if found in property •$500 avoidable fee for smoking inside, you may smoke outside. Sensors in the house will detect cigarette and marijuana smoke •Extra Person beyond the number of authorized guests reserved is subject to $75 per person per night fee. Persons on the premises past 12am are subject to additional guest fees. •$200 unauthorized late checkout avoidable fee •$250 fee for unauthorized commercial photography or videography. Please Contact us for our hourly rates if you wish to take photos or video at the property. •The use of tape on the home’s walls, ceilings, and furnishings is not permitted. •Tampering with, unplugging and/or covering of Ring cameras, noise monitoring devices and smoke monitoring devices is grounds for immediate reservation cancellation without refund •Garage is off limits for guests •Only park in front of the house on the concrete and/or to the left of the house. Room for 4-5 cars, depending on size. 🏊 Pool Rules Use at Your Own Risk: There is no lifeguard on duty. Swim responsibly. Children Must Be Supervised: Never leave children unattended near the pool — adult supervision is required at all times. No Diving or Rough Play: No diving, running, or horseplay in or around the pool area. No Glass: Please do not bring glass containers into the pool area. Broken glass = pool closure. Shower Before Entering: Rinse off before using the pool to help us keep it clean. No Pets in the Pool: For hygiene and safety reasons, pets are not allowed in the pool. Keep Gate Closed: Always close and latch the pool gate for safety. No Alcohol While Swimming: Please don’t swim under the influence. Report Any Issues: If anything looks off or unsafe, let us know right away. Pet rules and avoidable fees: * Dogs only, no other pets allowed. * Two dogs max with combined weight less than 150lbs * Must be over 1 year old * Prohibited per insurance: An animal or pet that is vicious or has previously bitten or injured, or if any occupant has a dog of the breed shown: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bullmastiff, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Any Wolf Hybrid, any mix of these breeds. * Undisclosed pet fee $500 and grounds for reservation termination without refund depending on severity of situation. * The pet basket is located in the cabinet to the bottom left of the oven. Here you will find bowls, furniture cover, waste bags and more. Please return all supplies here upon checkout. Please help our cleaners out by starting a load of laundry if you use the dog blankets, sheets and/or towels. Do NOT use the white towels for dogs. * Remove all poop from the yard * Crate dogs when owners are away. * Leash and maintain control of dog when outside * Please discourage dogs on any beds/furniture to help keep it nice for future guests. Cover furniture and bedding with the provided pet sheets and pet blankets. Please do not use human sheets/blankets for pets. * $50 fee per bed/furniture if excessive pet hair found on it. This is what the cleaners charge me in such instances. Please use the provided dog sheets/blankets to avoid this. * Please do not use solid white towels for pets. Instead, use dog towels located in pet basket. * Do not enclose dog(s) alone in any room. * Please be considerate and keep pet messes cleaned up, including fur accumulation, spillage from food & water bowls, drooling, dirty paws, etc. * All dogs must be free of fleas and must be current on flea & tick treatment as well as shots. •Please double check that you have all of your items prior to leaving. There is a $25 handling fee, plus shipping costs, to return all left behind items. •Drugs and other illegal substances strictly prohibited •Any illegal activity is strictly prohibited •Floor/stairs may be slippery, be cautious •Empty dryer lint trap after each use •Use only dedicated black makeup removal towels to remove makeup •Damages- subject to cost of the item for repair or replacement • Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM • Checkout is 10:00 AM or earlier • Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM • Wifi router, modem, decibel monitoring device, and security cameras may not be unplugged at anytime. Decibel monitoring device is located in the kitchen. It does not record anything, it only monitors noise decibel levels. This helps prevent parties from happening. Outdoor security camera is located at the front door. The cameras and decibel monitoring devices are on 24/7. •$750 unauthorized pet fee Internet access: We make every effort to ensure this service is working properly, but we are not responsible for problems with internet service or the guest’s computer. We do not provide any technical support and no refunds are issued for internet service related problems. We would ask you to reset the router, but other than that it is out of our control. We do our best to make sure all advertised amenities are in working order upon the arrival of our guests. Although rare, sometimes amenities will stop working without warning. We will make every effort to get amenities back up and running or replace the amenity to the best of our ability. In the event the downed amenity is unable to be used during a stay for a mechanical reason, and the Guest has properly notified us, we will refund the Guest $15 for every 24 hours they are unable to use the amenity due to mechanical failure. We do not refund money for problems associated with improper use by guest. This rental is privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. The owners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise. ✅ Easy Check-In Process for your rental agreement. We use a web-based system called Happy Guest, and you’ll receive a personalized rental agreement to complete to receive your arrival instructions. Note: arrival info won’t be sent without completing these steps, and refunds aren’t possible if skipped. Your personalized guidebook will give you all the info about the home, my favorite local spots, automatic early check-in notifications, and sometimes even late checkout! You can even share it with friends and family! Got questions? Just message us anytime! To best protect your reservation, we do recommend purchasing travel insurance. To make this process easy for you, we use a secure and very simple, app-free platform called Happy Guest. It is not an app, and you do not have to sign up for an account - it’s a safe and secure website. It also gives you a guest portal with all the info about the home and all of my favorite local spots. Your guest portal includes advertisements with third-party upgrades that you may want to enhance your stay. These upgrades are optional and include: 🛎️ Early Check-In: Early check-in is sometimes available, but not guaranteed. If the home is ready early, the hour before check-in time is always free, and if you’d like to get in earlier, it’s $25/hr. 😴 Late Check-Out: Late check-out is sometimes available, but not guaranteed. If it is available, it’s $100. If you have any questions, just message us anytime! Happy to help!

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

As a guest here, you have the entire home to yourself, except the garage Feel free to use the amenities in the home, including the washer and dryer on the second floor. We also offer many family-oriented amenities, including a pack-n-play, high chair, and many more. The space is not baby-proofed. Please see the amenity list for stocked items. Streaming services are not provided. Please feel free to log in to your accounts. The Roku TV in the living room has a guest mode available. Do remember to log out before checking out. You can set the dates, and the TV will automatically log you out. We do have a strict cancellation policy. We recommend that guests purchase travelers' insurance due to unforeseen circumstances. We do not give refunds due to weather or natural disasters. Start-up quantities of amenities such as toilet paper and paper towels are provided. Replenishment is up to the guest as they see fit. There is no handicap access. There are steps to enter the front and back doors of the house. Guests with allergies and related medical issues and/or sensitivities- We do not allow smoking inside but DO allow approved dogs in our properties. We cannot guarantee with 100% certainty that the unit is free of pet dander, cigarette smoke, air fresheners/cleaning product scents, or any other elements that may trigger a medical problem or sensitivity. We unfortunately cannot offer any refunds based on any triggered sensitivities.

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