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Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute!

Vacation home in Madison with kitchen and patio

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Yellow Dog Retreat is nestled in the heart of winery country in beautiful Madison, Ohio. Explore nearby St. Joseph's Winery or take a short drive to Cask 307 and Harpersfield Winery while staying close to Geneva State Park, Beach and Marina.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute!

Yellow Dog Retreat is located in the heart of winery country in beautiful Madison, Ohio. We are located within walking distance to Baci Winery and are about 1-mile from Cask 307, Hundley Cellars, Harpersfield Winery and Benny Vino Winery! We are within approximately 2-3 miles from Debonne Winery, Stonegait Winery, Ferrante Winery, Silver Crest Cellars, and Laurentia Winery! The Spire Institute is about 5 minutes away, and Geneva-on-the-Lake and Geneva State Park, Beach and Marina are located within about 15-minutes, which makes it perfect for a family vacation. Whether you're here to drink wine, beer, take in Geneva-on-the-lake, participate in sporting events at the Spire, or have a fun day at the beach, you won't have to drive far!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is only permitted outside of the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $50 per dog per 2 night stay (max 2 dogs)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only permitted outside of the house.

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Yellow Dog Retreat; Wine Country Vacation Rental
Yellow Dog Retreat; Winery Country Vacation Rental
Yellow Dog Retreat; Ice Wine Festival the Spire Institute!

About the neighborhood

Map
OH, Madison

What's nearby

  • Harpersfield Vineyard - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hundley Cellars - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hogback Ridge - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Old Firehouse Winery - 16 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Geneva State Park - 16 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great location to enjoy winery hopping, and close to the Spire Institute! located?

Situated in Madison, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Baci Winery, Harpersfield Vineyard, and Hundley Cellars. Hogback Ridge and Chalet Debonne Vineyards are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yellow Dog Retreat was everything we hoped for & much more. Very comfortable home, with a lovely unique decor. Would love to stay again with more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

The property is beautiful and accommodating and the house is cozy. Our group had a wonderful weekend and Jeremy was a great host and very communicative. Great location and nice little getaway spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Words can’t describe how much fun the property was and how nice the owners are!! My friends and I had a BLAST and loved being on the property/ in the house so much!! I highly recommend staying here, I will definitely be back! Thanks for everything and we LOVE Brucey!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing hosts & house!

We had the best stay here and the hosts were so kind!! The house was absolutely adorable! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication. Above and beyond my expectations, deck was so relaxing to sit on. A true home away from home. Absolutely loved they had brochures and lists broken down of the wineries that accepted dogs. Also what entertainment was at which winery. I could go on and on! Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

Jeremy was wonderful. The house was clean and charming. We so appreciated being able to bring our fur child. We would definitely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

amber f., Mooresville NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to hit the wineries

Enjoyed the charm of the house and the property owners were very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William J Snyder I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Stay

Jermy went above and beyond to make sure are stay was great. Was very easy to get a hold of and the place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for a group in wine country

Just a perfect place in Geneva for a group looking to enjoy wine country. Great outside spaces and solid amount of privacy for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great outdoor space. Pet friendly.

We all enjoyed the house and the outdoor space. The home was well furnished and clean. We spent most of our trip outside at the fire pit. Great spot will stay again if traveling back to area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday stay!

This house was a perfect location for our holiday stay! Christmas decorations including a decorated tree were great for Christmas morning. Jeremy is an excellent host, easy to get ahold of and made sure we were all set for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We absolutely loved our stay in this cozy little house beautiful backyard very well. Maintained house. Loved all the pictures of the dogs but absolutely stay again 10 out of 10. Great communication with the host as well very nice family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall swim weekend

We travel 2x year for swim meets at Spire, we are always looking for that perfect house. We’ve found it! It’s close to where we need to be, tons of space, dog friendly, the house is so adorable and the hosts are amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Rental

I love this house! Such a great property! We loved the porch and all of the cool bedrooms. Everything was perfect - owners incredibly nice and thoughtful! Thanks for the great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo T., Elyria,

Wonderful house

Beautiful house, very welcoming. Great location, close to a lot of wineries. Had a great time. Will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellow Dog is the perfect Retreat

Our friend group of five couples have stayed at Yellow Dog twice now. The house is nicely set up to accommodate everyone. There is plenty of room to play games and the kitchen is well appointed. Of course, the location is great too. AND...Eddie, the yellow dog even stops over for friendly visits!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect bachelorette winery getaway!

The property is beautiful and full of character. It’s perfectly located to explore many local wineries. The beds were comfy. The special touches from the host were thoughtful. It is a peaceful gorgeous space and outdoor entertaining area. Jeremy was so accommodating and responsive. Will book this property again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Varepsu V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host lovely property

We stayed here to celebrate my wife’s birthday with her family, and we had wonderful experience. Weather was not too great during our visit but the backyard setup with bonfire and lighting made it easy to fall in love with this lovely property. Also, Jeremy and his yellow fur baby Eddie are the great host. Great communication and great hospitality. We would recommend to anyone who is looking for cute stay nearby Geneva on the lake wineries and enjoy family/friends gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

I've stayed in many places around Geneva on the Lake, this has beeny favorite. House was clean, beds were comfy, kitchen had everything you needed. The porch had tons of seating and the fire pit was well done with lots of seats and outdoor lighting. If there was any downside at all, be aware there are steps into the main area and bedrooms if steps are a problem for you. If not..... It's a perfect vacation location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bachelorette Weekend!

We stayed at the Yellow Dog Retreat for my sister's bachelorette weekend get-away. Our stay was absolutely perfect - the house and property are beautiful and we had everything we needed and more!! Jeremy and Chelsey provided us with a bunch of tips as far as their favorite local bars and wineries and entertainment at each for the weekend. The property is right down the road from several wineries and only a 15 minute drive to the strip in Geneva - a very convenient location! We also had the pleasure of meeting the dogs, Eddie and Brucey, and enjoyed all of the pictures of them throughout the house. Would absolutely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yellow Dog Retreat

I wish I could give the owners and their property more than 5 stars! The house was beautiful, comfortable and had everything that we needed. The outside deck had a beautiful view and felt very private and comfortable. Jeremy checked on us everyday and their dogs baited daily as well - we enjoyed that so much! The house is located near so many beautiful wineries and only 15 minutes from Geneva on the Lake. I would recommend this property and owners to anyone thinking of visiting that area of Ohio and will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

This property couldn’t be better! The house was spotless, the decor charming and the outside, between the covered and uncovered deck, as well as a huge fire pit was beautiful! Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The owners are BY FAR, the nicest I’ve come across since renting from VRBO. We will most assuredly be back!! Thanks again Jeremy and Chelsey! And special thanks to Eddie and Brucey!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wine Country Between Milwaukee and New Jersey

Yellow Dog Retreat and the Grand River Valley is a hidden gem treat on the road between Midwest colleges (Marquette, Wisconsin, Michigan, Chicago, Notre Dame, Northwestern) and the east coast. We had a great time unwinding on the way home from college off at the many lovely vineyards in the area. The house is spotless and beautifully maintained. The back deck is extremely pleasant for relaxing with lots of space to read a book or enjoy a meal. Jeremy and Chelsea are experienced and thoughtful hosts who run a great show!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

Very clean and nicely decorated! Owner very fast at communication. The only con of this house is 1 of bathrooms is on the ground floor where you enter the house at mudroom. Then you go up to main floor with kitchen/dining room and living room and 1 bedroom. Then up a flight of stairs to 3rd floor with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Then up another flight (4th floor) with 3 more bedrooms. Lots of stairs for getting to a bathroom for most of the bedrooms. Hard for older people and someone with MS.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

This place is amazing!!!!!

I don't normally book a place without reading the reviews but since there were none I was a little sceptical. But this house was amazing! We were here (7 ladies) for the ice wine festival. The owners had some goodies for us when we arrived which was a nice touch. They also had a board which had all of the entertainment that were playing that weekend and what they recommended. The house was very clean and well stocked with plenty of toilet paper and supplies. They even had coffee and filters for us. The hardwood floors were beautiful . We were a little concerned the house would be drafty because of its age but it was not. We also got to meet the infamous yellow dog himself, Eddie. Also if you are going to use the shuttle service I recommend Jessie from Grand Rivers. He picked us up right at the front door. Yep, we're definitely going to be booking with Jeremy again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019