Love this place, my group of college friends came here last year for the first time as an annual…read morereunion golf trip, and we came back again this year bc we enjoyed it so much. Cabin setup was great for us as a group of 12, with 2 cabins of 6 directly facing each other. Service was great, especially Linda who was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Loved working with Linda, she made everything very easy for us. We will be coming back again next year, and for every year in the foreseeable future!

From the owner: Located at Apple Valley Lake in Howard, Ohio…read more Next door to the Apple Valley Golf Course. Great accommodations in a beautiful and natural setting. Perfect place for family reunions, golf groups or just a get away! Now offering access to the Apple Valley Association Pools, Beaches and Ponds! Come check us out!

The staff is very friendly and attentive to all your needs. The accommodations are luxurious and…read morecomfortable and what you would expect in a high end bed and breakfast. There are plenty of beautiful breathtaking views and vistas to behold throughout all hours of the day and evening. The farm has plenty of animals and activities. The staff are knowledgeable about the horses and are careful to match each potential rider with a horse of their skill. The horses are good tempered and well cared for. This is a peaceful serene getaway for the day, an overnight stay, or romantic weekends.

From the owner: Whether you are planning a family gathering, celebration or just want to have a little getaway with…read moreyour significant other, let Heartland Country Resort & Lodge be your destination of choice! Heartland Country Resort & Lodge offers the peace and quiet of a picturesque country setting that is perfect for whatever event you are planning. The Lodge offers a comfortable space in which to host meetings, reunions, church or work retreats, birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, or other special events. The Lodge features an open floor plan that allows for large tables with bench seating, presentation space, and additional seating areas. It also includes a large kitchen, serving bar, a pool table, large flat screen TV, large stone fireplace, comfortable seating, 1.5 bathrooms, and a screened-in porch with patio furniture. With on-site lodging for up to 20 guests in our luxurious LOG CABIN with 3 individual villas and our beautifully decorated loft suite, you are sure to have the experience of a lifetime! The possibilities are infinite. Heartland Country Resort has been the site for both formal and informal weddings, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, graduation parties, artist retreats, baby and bridal showers, class reunions, family gatherings, church and work retreats, business meetings, and so much more. For pricing and reservations please visit us at www.heartlandcountryresort.com.

There is good potential at this place, but it will still be at least another season before things…read moreare starting to come together. My biggest complaint is their snowmaking and grooming, which pales in comparison to their neighbors at snowtrails. Even with the addition of a massive fleet of TechnoAlpin fan guns this year, there was still sparse coverage on 2 of their main hills (off the double chair) after plenty of cold temp days. The groupon deals, and the lack of the crowds right now are both reasons why I would give them 4 stars. The staff was also generally happy, seemed like a "family run" kind of place. The potential lies in the terrain. They have a good glade run cut, and a natural snow trail that runs along a narrow ridge that is fun. If they cut more trails into the trees they would have a lot of variety fast. Watch out for icy sidewalks and parking lots for now.

Great Potential! This place will be a great little Ohio Ski Resort. Keep in mind, we dont have…read moreMountains here , we have hills. New equipment is great but the food is horrible and only one lift open on Christmas break. Under new ownership and breaking ground for a ton of timeshares to be built in the next year I could only expect for this place to give you something fun to do in the middle of what the heck is there to do in Ohio! However, this is a great place to learn and practice. Keep an eye on Groupon to see about deals with this place and it may be worth the ride for you.

We went to a wedding at the Mohicans treehouse venue. Smack in the middle of nowhere the venue is…read morestunning. The most idealistic spot with a patio for outdoor dancing and even a fire pit. Most of the wedding party rented one of the treehouses or cabins on property for the night. Treehouses are pretty tight quarters. The pictures online do not show the true scale of the cramped area. We stayed at the Killbuck cabin and loved it. With 2 upstairs bedrooms and a queen bed and 5 twins it was roomy. I only wish we could have stayed longer. My advice to the owners- invest in some good bedding and pillows. For the money it costs your sleep should be as dreamy as the venue.

Stayed at the Wildwood canopy treehouse in July. AC could not keep up. The bathroom was so hot. The…read morefront door is see thru, and it faces the outer edge of fhe property. We watched skidloaders and trucks constantly driving around. Next door's treehouse is being worked on, noise from there woke us up. Left early since the relaxing environment they advertise did not exist. The road to get there is horendous. Price is not worth it.

Wow! What a wonderful surprise in a gorgeous forested area on a private understated property…read more Birds, trees, and accommodations built into their natural surroundings and under beautiful full grown trees. So much has already been said, but this is a natural respite from the world with all of the creature comforts. To anyone saying the property is somewhat outdated, I disagree and fully appreciated features like carpet in the honeycomb suites and in the dining areas. It keeps noise down from fellow diners and guests staying in rooms nearby. When can you ever say this in modern stark industrial hotels? This made the experience so cozy. And the place is clean!! It looks and smells fresh. The honeycomb suites are constructed from stone and wood, and it's so refreshing. The food is delicious and well-appointed on the restaurant menus - both brunch and apps and dinners. They change the menus frequently based on what's in season, as a natural property like this should be. Service! Also "outdated" in that it was actually great! Where can you receive personable service anymore? The front desk, hostesses, serving attendants, communication prior to check in, you name it. We were first timers but met many guests who have been returning for decades. We would count ourselves lucky to be able to do the same. Great experience. My only gripe, and it's a legit one, and it can be avoided: room service. It should not be served in plastic in a bag like carry out, at a romantic resort and at this price point. We opted for brunch in our room one morning, and were disappointed to find a bag of food on plastic. No. Beware of this and go the fine dining room to avoid this. I have never ordered room service anywhere in the world and had it delivered in this manner to a $500 per night room. This did not take away from the rest of our experience though, but diners should be warned.

The reason I state maybe is due to the following. A family member has stayed here all throughout…read morethe years. It's nostalgic for them and they rave about the place. She told me about the area of the Honey Comb Rooms, the restaurant etc. We were out at Mt. Hope and coming back from the ride we saw the sign and had to go see the place. It was snowing so we felt we were in a picturesque snow globe. We drove to the area of the Honey Comb rooms and it look so cool. We stopped by the Inn and spoke to this gracious young lady at the restaurant. She said it was open to the public as well. We also spoke to the person at the front desk and picked up pamphlets on what you can do in the area. The rooms looked pricey on the website, I'm not sure if it's a place I would stay. Maybe for a celebration of some sort. It's close to many different Amish Places.

Lodge: Kiersta at the front desk was amazing and went above…read moreand beyond explaining the trails and helping make our stay easy. The lodge itself is super cute with a big cozy fireplace, tons of seating areas, board games you can borrow, and a cocktail bar. There's also a nice gift shop with merch and local items which was fun to browse. There is a pool and a sauna for members and lodge guests. There is also an outdoor pool that wasn't open yet. The indoor pool was pretty warm and not too busy, though I did go in March, end of off-season. Restaurant: The restaurant was a highlight. They had very clear vegetarian and gluten free labels which I really appreciated. The views from the dining area are beautiful and the staff were wonderful. I had a super fresh salad with fruit and gluten free toast for lunch, then a gluten free veggie pizza for dinner. The pizza was especially delicious and staff was incredibly nice. Room: The room was the one miss in an otherwise great stay. It was pretty clean overall and we had a wonderful balcony view, but it could definitely use a deeper clean, especially the sink and bathtub. The shower was also disappointing. The water pressure was barely more than a trickle and it ran cold. That said, the room was very affordable, so it still felt worth it, just not quite on the same level as everything else.

I absolutely love this lodge anytime of the year! It's just as beautiful in the winter as it is…read moreduring the spring, summer and fall. I enjoyed a weekend visit with beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. Spent most of my time at the pool and enjoying the cool mornings and warm sunsets on the patio. My room was fabulous, love the deck and comfy bed! Food at the lodge is always good but their pizza is on point! Service from the front desk and bar/lounge were spectacular - Payton is the best! Looking forward to my next visit!

This is my childhood resort. The staff is amazing, we have me so many people and enjoyed so many…read moregood memories. I love this place.

My 2 young kids and I have camped here several times with my aunt, who is a member. We have camped…read moreat Riverside spots, full hook up, water and electric only. All of our experiences have been pretty awesome. There are scheduled events every weekend and there's something for everyone kids and adults. The clubhouse where the main office is located houses a laundry room (quarter operated), male and female restrooms and showers which are updated and have been clean every visit, a store with bagged, ice wood bundles, food and drink items, a small selection of camping gear, pool floats, clothing, shoes and toys as well. In addition the club house also has a game room with ping-pong table, arcade games, pool table, puzzles and board games, and a large flat screen TV. Wally World also has an large outdoor pool, shallow end is 3 feet deep, a Putt-Putt golf course, a new playground, a fairy garden and house, and an outdoor stage and white screen for concerts and movies. Dogs are allowed, bicycles are allowed. The only thing I think I would add to this place would be the option to rent a golf cart for handicapped or elderly visitors. You cannot bring in your own firewood in. Fireworks are not allowed but sparklers are permitted.

The Room and jacuzzi was great, the breakfast was delicious. The walking path was really well kept…read more The Pitch and putt was very nice. And the fire pit area was amazing!!

Walking into the building to check in, we were first greeted by two, what I would consider as…read more"locals", sitting on a bench. As we walked by one of them asked, "Hey ladies, are you going swimming tonight?" I don't consider myself uptight but I was put off by it. Inside, the check in was polite and quick. Our room was clean and the view from our balcony was incredible. Very picturesque and serene. After having some cocktails in our room, we decided to explore the grounds. The trail behind the building lead us first to the koi pond. It was stocked with beautiful fish and food for them was available to purchase. There was a little waterfall and then we came upon a childrens village that was absolutely adorable. Having just rained, there were no children playing in the village so being two adults with questionable maturity, we had the most fun exploring the miniature buildings. After exploring the outside, we did indeed go swimming. The pool area was saturated with the smell of chlorine and the jacuzzi was extra hot and crowded but we had a nice time relaxing and making new friends. It was a good one night experience.

Our family had our 96 year old Dad's Celebration of Life at the Wild Waves compound. We discovered…read morethe property in January while it was under several feet of snow, and closed. We made arrangements on the phone with Cindy to reserve all 6 motel rooms, the pavilion and the attached 3 BR house. The motel rooms: Each had something different to offer. All were very large. All had fridge, microwave, full size drip coffee maker and 2 queen size beds. Room 2 had a kitchenette and room 6 has a sliding glass door with a small patio and view of the sunset. We were there in the very beginning of the season and the motel rooms were a bit "musty". We live near the ocean so we knew what to expect when a property is closed up for a period of time and brought some diffusers and essential oils. This made everything perfect. I imagine as the season rolls along, the musty-ness goes away. The towels and linens were great and the pillows very comfortable What to bring when staying in the motel: coffee and condiments, coffee cups, hair dryer, cooler for ice or bring some extra plastic ice cube trays, bathrobe. You don't get the fancy, extra swag that you get at the high priced hotels. The attached house: All linens and towels were provided and checked on every day. Plates, glassware, cups, pots and pans, silverware, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, and a few serving pieces are provided. There is one ice cube tray in the full size refrigerator. Full size washer and dryer. We bought bags of ice at the marina down the street. There is also a growing (I'm assuming) amount of stuff that people leave. Foil, baggies, laundry detergent, paper plates, paper towels ice etc. I wouldn't depend on those things, but maybe call Cindy the day before you leave to see what's there so you don't drag it there. We liked having a large cooler for beer and extra ice. There is a gas grill and a picnic table on one patio, an enclosed porch with seating and an outside porch with seating. Also a nice size "mud room" with lots of storage and places to hang jackets and purses. Beach chairs are provided down at the beach as well as fire wood for fires. There is plenty of green space for out door games. The pavilion: This is the jewel of the property!!!!!! IT IS STUNNING! Inside has a bar and full size refrigerator. And plenty of room for tables. We set up our food tables (3 6 ft tables) and there was still plenty of room. I couldn't tell if there was AC. The temp was very comfortable. This building has a covered outside area that comfortably seats at least 30 people. Round black wrought iron tables and chairs. About 6 or 7 low top tables that could seat 5. Below the covered space is an open deck that had a mixture of low top tables and high tip pub wrought iron tables and chairs. Could seat another 30 people at least. THE BEST PART OF THIS AREA IS THE NIGHTLY SUNSET. THERE ARE NO WORDS!!!!! Cindy, our hostess: Where would we be without her????? I hate to think. She was engaging from the get go in December. She helped us narrow down the caterer, rolled along when we changed the guests in the motel rooms, we changed the number of nights several times and was at our beck and call the minute we arrived. If she was leaving for the day, she would say "just give me a call if you need anything"!!!! She helped us haul all of our stuff down to the pavilion for the celebration, and kept the trash cans from overflowing. She did everything very unobtrusively. Hardly knew she was there. Cindy was so friendly and helpful. A true hostess! We have decided to replicate this trip (without the funeral part!) every 2 years to meet up with friends and relatives. Can't beat the value, accommodations or especially the hospitality! Would live here year round if I could!

This was exactly what my family was looking for. Quiet, economical, on the lake, & a nice beach. We…read morewere more than pleased. Knowing that economy was a priority, I was anxious - but we loved it here! The private beach is amazing, and the HUGE yard/property was beautiful. A fire pit and a pile of wood was even available for our use, along with plenty of lawn/beach chairs. This is a traditional "motel" (Not hotel) setup, but with only 6 units, it felt more private, and with much cleaner and larger rooms than normal, and homey accoutrements, not to mention a full size refrigerator, which was invaluable to my family of 4, since we were there for 4 days. We spent 2 days on the beach relaxing and 2 at Cedar Point, which is less than a half hour away. Lastly, Patti, the owner, with whom you personally deal throughout your entire experience, is a delight! Friendly, unpretentious, thorough, and obviously caring. If/when we ever come back this way- we will call Patti. For the location, beach, and local family ownership- I can't imagine more bang for the buck.