The Frederick Fitting House with billiards & hot tub.
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
The Frederick Fitting House with billiards & hot tub is a spacious, smoke-free historic home in Bellville, Ohio, built in 1863 by Frederick Fitting, who helped bring the railroad to the town. Designed for group stays, it offers five bedrooms (all located on the second floor) and 3.5 bathrooms, along with a uniquely decorated interior and abundant historical charm. In-home amenities support longer stays, including a full kitchen with microwave and oven stove, plus a washer, ironing board, heating, and air conditioning. For downtime, guests can unwind by the fireplace, enjoy cable TV, and use the hot tub and billiards. The property is walkable to local Bellville dining such as V & M Restaurant (about 322 m), Wishmaker House (about 352 m), River Rock (about 412 m), and Fast Eddie’s Pizza (about 385 m), and it includes free parking for drivers. It’s also positioned for regional outings, with many attractions—Mohican State Park, Malabar Farm State Park, Mid-Ohio Race Track, Ohio State Reformatory, Snow Trails Ski & Tubing, and Pleasant Hill Lake—typically about 15–20 minutes away.
Best for
This house is best for groups and multi-family trips that want to stay together in one place, with five bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a layout geared to shared time in common areas. It also suits travelers who want a comfortable, amenity-rich base—hot tub, fireplace, cable TV, full kitchen, and laundry—plus walkable access to Bellville restaurants while still being close to popular regional attractions.
Travel tips
All bedrooms are on the second floor, so plan luggage and sleeping arrangements accordingly. Dining is easy on foot with multiple restaurants within roughly 0.3–0.4 km, while other options like Der Dutchman and Buckeye Express Diner are a short drive away. For flights, John Glenn Columbus International Airport is about 76.5 km away and Akron-Canton Airport about 96.0 km away; free parking on-site makes driving the simplest way to get around.
What guests say
Reviews highlight the home’s spaciousness, making it comfortable for groups to stay together. Guests also emphasize that it is well-equipped, with the house providing the essentials needed for a smooth stay. With a very high public rating (4.9 from 50 reviews), overall satisfaction trends strongly positive. Specific recurring negatives are not evident from the provided review excerpts.
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