Victoria Green Plain Farm Bed and Breakfast (greenplain.com) is located approximately 12 miles south of Springfield. The 1815 log cabin welcomes up to six guests and boasts 1,200 square feet. The cabin includes a modern bathroom, kitchen, washer, dryer and fireplace. Rolling hills and nature trails allow visitors to truly relax. Rates as of 2011 are very reasonable, $125 per night. This includes a hand-delivered continental breakfast.
Eppley House on Howell Farm (howellfarmlodging.com) is a mere eight-mile drive from Springfield. The Eppley house, built in 1826, offers two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, living and dining rooms. Bring your bikes and hop onto the Little Miami Bike Trail, located nearby. Rates range from $90 to $110 in 2011. Additional guests cost $20.
Wyandot Woods (wyandotwoods.com), located in Hocking Hills, offers six various sized cabins. All cabins feature bedrooms, family areas, modern bathrooms and kitchens. Hot tubs are located at each cabin site, along with gas log stoves. A private spring-fed lake uses catch-and-release rules for the avid fisherman. Both swimming and boating are also offered at the lake. Numerous hiking trails cover 20 acres of wooded hills. Four-wheel drive is recommended in the winter.
Buck Creek State Park (buckcreekstatepark.org) was formed from the leftover effects of receded glaciers more than 12,000 years ago. The state park features 26 family cottages and one handicap-accessible cottage. Specific cottages cater to pets and both smokers and nonsmokers. Each cottage includes two bedrooms, living room with 32-inch TV, kitchen and dining area and outdoor fire ring. Prices vary depending on the time of year.
