10/10 Excellent
Barbara R.
Dec 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Barbara R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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Boxwood House: Luxury FarmStay & Animal Encounters
Family-friendly vacation home in Hillsboro
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 64000 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Hillsboro, OH
- Rocky Fork State ParkPlace, Rocky Fork State Park9 min drive
- Rocky Fork LakePlace, Rocky Fork Lake10 min drive
- Rocky Fork Lake State ParkPlace, Rocky Fork Lake State Park11 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Hillsboro
This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of Rocky Fork State Park and Rocky Fork Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
What's nearby
- Rocky Fork State Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles
- Rocky Fork Lake - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
- Rocky Fork Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles
- Highland County Courthouse - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
- Hillsboro Elks Country Club - 13 min drive - 10.3 miles
Getting around
- Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
- KFC - 14 min drive
- Ponderosa Steakhouse - 13 min drive
- The Porch - 14 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 14 min drive
- Subway - 14 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.
Boxwood House: Luxury FarmStay & Animal Encounters
An hour east of Cincinnati & southwest of Columbus
Minutes from Rocky Fork Lake
A world away from everything.
Come visit a place in Amish country, where the grass is greener, your coffee is smoother and the stars shine brighter; a place where you can catch a few fish and your breath. Close to adventure, yet quietly tucked away on a 82-acre picturesque farm, Boxwood House is a quiet retreat from a noisy world - the perfect place to slow down, re-connect & create treasured memories.
Boxwood House sleeps ten in a spacious primary bedroom (king), a cheery sunroom (queen sofa bed), two upstairs bedrooms (one queen and one room with two full beds) and a cozy library (queen sofa bed).
Free Experience - We offer free catch and release fishing on the pond. Just bring your own pole!
You’ll have access to the entire house in addition to 82 beautiful acres, including hiking trails through woods and pastures and across creeks, fishing in a stocked pond (catch and release only please) and sipping your morning coffee overlooking green pastures or beside a misty pond. Visit with our jersey cows, Dolly and Daisy, and take pictures with our two adorable valais blacknose sheep, Siegfried and Tristan, a unique breed from the mountains of Switzerland.
We live on the property and are available if you need anything. Feel free to reach out for any needs and to book hayrides and learning experiences such as making maple syrup from freshly tapped trees, foraging tours, gardening and bread-making classes & participating in old-fashioned farm chores. Visit our website at kinderfarmfamilydotorg to learn more. *Learning experiences are based on the season and host’s availability.
Rent boats and kayaks or book fishing trips on Rocky Fork Lake. Spend the day visiting art or history museums or sampling gourmet eateries in Cincinnati or Columbus. Visit The Air Force Museum, underground railroad sites or learn more about the Wright Brothers or the poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar, in Dayton. There is plenty to do no matter the time of year or the weather!
Quiet, secluded country setting.
You may be greeted by four friendly dogs when you arrive. Also, we are in the country and, while the internet has good speed (usually between 30 and 150 mbps), sometimes phone connections via the internet can be spotty. We find this can be an opportunity to disconnect from technology and better connect with yourself, family and friends.
Minutes from Rocky Fork Lake
A world away from everything.
Come visit a place in Amish country, where the grass is greener, your coffee is smoother and the stars shine brighter; a place where you can catch a few fish and your breath. Close to adventure, yet quietly tucked away on a 82-acre picturesque farm, Boxwood House is a quiet retreat from a noisy world - the perfect place to slow down, re-connect & create treasured memories.
Boxwood House sleeps ten in a spacious primary bedroom (king), a cheery sunroom (queen sofa bed), two upstairs bedrooms (one queen and one room with two full beds) and a cozy library (queen sofa bed).
Free Experience - We offer free catch and release fishing on the pond. Just bring your own pole!
You’ll have access to the entire house in addition to 82 beautiful acres, including hiking trails through woods and pastures and across creeks, fishing in a stocked pond (catch and release only please) and sipping your morning coffee overlooking green pastures or beside a misty pond. Visit with our jersey cows, Dolly and Daisy, and take pictures with our two adorable valais blacknose sheep, Siegfried and Tristan, a unique breed from the mountains of Switzerland.
We live on the property and are available if you need anything. Feel free to reach out for any needs and to book hayrides and learning experiences such as making maple syrup from freshly tapped trees, foraging tours, gardening and bread-making classes & participating in old-fashioned farm chores. Visit our website at kinderfarmfamilydotorg to learn more. *Learning experiences are based on the season and host’s availability.
Rent boats and kayaks or book fishing trips on Rocky Fork Lake. Spend the day visiting art or history museums or sampling gourmet eateries in Cincinnati or Columbus. Visit The Air Force Museum, underground railroad sites or learn more about the Wright Brothers or the poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar, in Dayton. There is plenty to do no matter the time of year or the weather!
Quiet, secluded country setting.
You may be greeted by four friendly dogs when you arrive. Also, we are in the country and, while the internet has good speed (usually between 30 and 150 mbps), sometimes phone connections via the internet can be spotty. We find this can be an opportunity to disconnect from technology and better connect with yourself, family and friends.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, 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 washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 4 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Handrails in stairways
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Billiards/pool table
- Farming classes
- Table tennis
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
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Farming classes
- Garden
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Unit size: 4,000 square feet
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Maximum stay length is 14 days.
Pets
- This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
- 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.
- This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Hillsboro, close to Rocky Fork Lake State Park, Rocky Fork State Park, and Rocky Fork Lake.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Boxwood House: Luxury FarmStay & Animal Encounters good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Boxwood House: Luxury FarmStay & Animal Encounters have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Boxwood House: Luxury FarmStay & Animal Encounters?
Yes, every accommodation at Boxwood House: Luxury FarmStay & Animal Encounters comes with a balcony.
Boxwood House: Luxury FarmStay & Animal Encounters Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
GRANT D.
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very kind and accommodating experience. The home is chock full of interest and amenities at every turn, and there are many opportunities to latch onto a real farm experience outside the home. Plenty of critter friends add to the warmth.
GRANT D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula G., Cleveland, OH
Jul 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time staying in this lovely house and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful setting. We had a small family gathering which the multiple bedrooms and library/playroom accommodated very well. Check-in was easy, kitchen -- in fact the entire house is well appointed (with a surprise gift of cookies and freshly picked squash from the garden), and the host couldn't have been more helpful. Excellent experience!
Paula G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jenny H., Rochester
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay while visiting family! My Son-in-Law USA history buff and enjoyed the house. My grand son enjoyed looking for farm animals. And we all enjoyed the spacious home.
Jenny H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie S.
Feb 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Country Retreat
I stayed at this beautiful property during a recent work trip to nearby Hillsboro. The house was the perfect place to relax and unwind after a stressful day. I appreciated all the extra special touches and attention to small details of the hosts. These things made my stay extra enjoyable.
Jamie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S.
Nov 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent country getaway
The property was amazing. The house was beautiful. Hosts were wonderful. Beautiful hiking nearby and on property. Orchards nearby and antiquing too. We will be back for sure.
Jeff S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Freda M.
Aug 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Serene country farmhouse, home
Exceptional stay! Amazingly, clean, quiet, outside was beautiful. The hosts were always there if we needed anything and went to the extra step to get us a grill so we could grill out one night. we definitely will return.
Freda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela W.
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The location was so peaceful. The property was beautifully decorated with lots of extra little touches. Hosts were very attentive. Can't wait to book again.
Angela W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
barb c.
Jul 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless!!
Incredibly beautiful property—carriage house was immaculate and there were very thoughtful touches throughout. If you are looking for quiet, this location has it!!
barb c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clyde H.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant setting
We enjoyed the place greatly. It is a quiet country setting. The place was bright and very clean. It had everything we needed for our stay. We would stay again if we were in the area again.
Clyde H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christian M.
Jun 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Retreat
It was such a joy staying at Heidi’s Carriage House Farm. The place was perfectly clean and comfortably slept our family of 4, and we could have easily made it 6. The hosts generously provided outdoor games (cornhole + bocce), firewood, a s’more pack, and family games - all the ingredients for a great family weekend. Honestly can’t count how many times we all said “isn’t this place perfect?”
Thank you for the memorable stay!
Christian M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
More then a carriage house
We were looking for a little farm family experience for our youngest ones 3rd birthday, and our stay did not disappoint! We arrived at the carriage house, and were greeted by the hosts family, as they were enjoying their beautiful outdoor 57acre oasis. The entire family was extremely warm, and kind. I had asked in advance about little “chores” my kids could help with, Heidi (one of the host) was extremely helpful in coordinating, and the next morning my kids helped bring the cows to the pastures to graze, collect chicken eggs, and also snuggle and help care for puppies that were born a few months before. Later on, their eldest son took us on a foraging walk, finished with mint tea with mint we collected. My eldest also fished in their pond with another one of their kids, they were all so hospitable! We were also surprised by a little s’mores basket for that evening! The next morning I received a text asking if my kids would like to take a little hayride around the property! My only complaint was that we weren’t there long enough. As for the space, it was absolutely beautiful, and there were additions made, so the place was huge! There was more then enough room for our family of 5. The area is also in the arc of the Appalachian mountains, so if you love the outdoors, there are great hikes nearby as well. We will cherish these memories forever, and are so grateful for our stay.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary E.
Apr 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We were in the area for a family gathering. Perfect for 2 areas of sleeping and several areas to hang out and relax. Owners were fantastic with farm tours and communication. Would absolutely stay there again.
Mary E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023