'The Windmill House' w/ Pond: 9 Mi to Dayton!
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
The Windmill House is a three-bedroom, one-bath vacation rental in Miamisburg’s Woodbourne-Hyde Park area, set on five private acres about 9 miles from downtown Dayton. The home is smoke-free and pet-friendly, with a fenced backyard and a stocked pond for catch-and-release fishing. The homeowner lives in a separate home on the property, and some amenities are shared.
Rooms
The bedrooms have two queen beds and one full bed; the full-bed bedroom is accessed through one of the queen-bed bedrooms. A Pack ’n Play is listed for younger children. Guests have one bathroom, linens and towels, and a washer and dryer.
Kitchen & Indoor Amenities
The kitchen is equipped for meal preparation, with a refrigerator, microwave, stove and oven, dishwasher, cookware, dishware, and a coffee maker. Indoor entertainment includes Smart TVs, a ping-pong table, foosball, arcade games, board games, and books. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heating, and an iron and ironing board are also provided.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor features include a patio with seating and dining space, a fenced yard, a playground, and access to a stocked pond for catch-and-release fishing only. A basketball hoop is listed as shared. The property also has driveway parking for up to four vehicles.
Location
Downtown Dayton, including the 2nd Street Market, Levitt Pavilion, Day Air Ballpark, and Dayton Convention Center, is about 9 miles away. Nearby outings include Cox Arboretum MetroPark (3 miles), Fraze Pavilion (4 miles), Carillon Historical Park (7 miles), and the National Museum of the US Air Force (16 miles). Dayton International Airport is listed about 27 km away.
Best for
This home suits families and multigenerational groups looking for a self-catering stay with indoor games, a playground, and a Pack ’n Play. Pet owners may also appreciate the fenced yard and five-acre setting, while the pond offers catch-and-release fishing; note that Bedroom 2 is reached through Bedroom 1.
Travel tips
A car is useful for reaching downtown Dayton, nearby parks, restaurants, and the airport; the property has driveway parking for up to four vehicles. Plan around the home’s steps and the hill down to the pond, which a guest noted was steep. Bring fishing gear if you plan to fish, and remember that pond fishing is catch-and-release only.
What guests say
Guests describe the grounds and setting as attractive, quiet, and relaxing, and several mention the home’s comfortable, clean bedrooms and well-equipped kitchen. Families especially value the games and pond fishing, while pet owners appreciate the space for dogs to explore. Reviews also praise the towels and the host’s helpfulness and availability. One practical caveat mentioned is that the hill down to the pond can be steep for some guests.
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