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

Vacation home in Madison with kitchen and patio

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Madison, OH

Place, Ferrante Winery
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Chalet Debonne Vineyards
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Geneva State Park
‪20 min drive‬
Airport, Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County)
‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Madison

Located within a 5-minute walk of Baci Winery, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Harpersfield Vineyard. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Harpersfield Vineyard - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
Ferrante Winery - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
Chalet Debonne Vineyards - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 19 min drive - 12.5 miles
Geneva State Park - 20 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Sheetz - ‬5 min drive
‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

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!

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a kitchen island.

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is only permitted outside of the house.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the marina

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

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

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: $50 per dog per 2 night stay (max 2 dogs)

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only permitted outside of the house.

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.

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!

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Madison, just steps from Baci Winery. You'll also find Chalet Debonne Vineyards and Ferrante Winery within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County), which is about 28.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

Yes, every accommodation at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! comes with a deck.

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

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Sep 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent communication. Above and beyond my expectations, deck was so relaxing to sit on. A true home away from home. Absolutely loved they had brochures and lists broken down of the wineries that accepted dogs. Also what entertainment was at which winery. I could go on and on! Can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Sep 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Yellow Dog Retreat was everything we hoped for & much more. Very comfortable home, with a lovely unique decor. Would love to stay again with more time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy l.

Sep 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Words can’t describe how much fun the property was and how nice the owners are!! My friends and I had a BLAST and loved being on the property/ in the house so much!! I highly recommend staying here, I will definitely be back! Thanks for everything and we LOVE Brucey!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Jun 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

The property is beautiful and accommodating and the house is cozy. Our group had a wonderful weekend and Jeremy was a great host and very communicative. Great location and nice little getaway spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie L.

May 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing hosts & house!

We had the best stay here and the hosts were so kind!! The house was absolutely adorable! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Dec 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Nov 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Heather S.

Oct 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amy B.

Oct 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Wendy B., Medina, Ohio

Aug 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

William J Snyder I.

Aug 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Debbi M.

Aug 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Karen C., Tampa

Jun 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kimberly L., Ohio

Jun 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jennifer H.

Jun 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

karen f.

Jun 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Varepsu V.

Apr 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveler

Aug 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

amber f., Mooresville NC

Jan 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Marjana L.

Jan 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Eugene M.

Oct 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Super cozy, comfortable. The firepit and deck are AMAZING!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Sep 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Aug 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Aug 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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