Fairhaven - Cabin on the Pond

Welcome to Fairhaven! This peaceful getaway is the perfect setting to relax and unplug in a serene location, yet close to local destinations. The space This 5 acre property is loaded with activities! The stocked pond (catch and release) is a great place to teach your kids how to fish. You don't have to be an experienced fisherman to catch a fish in this pond! Swimming, kayaking, paddle boat, cornhole, small beach area for the little ones, and 2 acres of wooded trails for those who enjoy a peaceful walk. Wildlife is abundant and they prefer to be left alone. Please stay on the trails to preserve all vegetation. If you see a fawn or other babies, please do not touch these animals. Momma will be back! If you see one in distress, please contact the host. Primitive camping is available in the woods. There are 4 private sites that can be booked through Hipcamp. Campers will have access to the community area and pond. Please be respectful while walking the trails. The community area at the gazebo offers a charcoal grill (charcoal available for purchase), seating, electric outlets, and water. Please be considerate to other guest while using this area. Trash receptacles are available at different areas on the property. Fresh eggs and produce will be available when in season. Please ask if you are interested. Local attractions Springfield: Mad River canoeing/tubing/kayaking, Buck Creek State Park, ECO Sports Corridor Whitewater Park, Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House, Mad River Gorge, Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, George Rogers Clark Park - which has nearly 240 acres of hiking trails and license-free fishing. Wittenberg is a Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college with a national reputation for excellent academic standards, a strong athletic tradition, and is widely known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Mother Stewarts Brewing is located downtown as well as many great restaurants and shops. Yellow Springs: With a bike trail that is part of a 360 mile paved system in southwest Ohio and 2000 acres of preserved woodland to the east, Yellow Springs is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore over fifty small locally owned boutiques featuring one of a kind merchandise from handcrafted pottery to custom designed jewelry to designer shoes. A truly unique shopping experience. Urbana: Nice small town with lots of shops and restaurants in the square. Freshwater Farms of Ohio is the largest indoor fish hatchery in the state of Ohio. Pick up some trout and check out the sturgeon petting zoo with the kiddos! Dayton: It’s home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, with a vast collection of aircraft from early 1900s planes to a space shuttle exhibit. Carillon Historical Park contains a Wright Brothers plane, 19th-century buildings and antique trains. Catch a Dayton Dragons baseball game downtown! 2nd Street Market has local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, and artisans fill this charming historic freight house. Guest access Guests have access to the cabin, woods, and pond area. Please do not walk past the barn towards the house. Owners live on the property. If you need assistance, please call the host. Parking is next to the cabin for easy unpacking. Please park in designated area. Other things to note No parties, smoking, firearms, paintball, nerf guns, or pets are permitted on the property. Quiet hours: 10pm - 8:00am Anyone swimming or boating on the pond MUST wear a lifejacket. This will be strictly enforced. Lifejackets are provided and should be fitted properly for safety. Due to insurance liability, the slide will not be available to guests. There is absolutely NO SWIMMING at night. Please don't feed the chickens, ducks, raccoons, geese, birds, deer, etc. They are well fed! Feeding wildlife can be very dangerous.