Off The Square House

Step into a thoughtfully restored 5-bedroom historic home just off Medina Square, blending classic charm with modern comfort. Perfect for families, friends, or group getaways, this spacious retreat features cozy living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a relaxing backyard with a fire pit and charcoal grill. Enjoy walkable access to local restaurants, boutiques, cafés, and breweries, making it easy to explore Medina while creating unforgettable memories together.

Located at 231 W Washington St, Medina, OH, this home is ideal for up to 14 guests, perfect for family trips or group getaways. Explore Medina’s vibrant downtown while enjoying a historic home with modern amenities:

⭐ Nearby Attractions ⭐
🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés — 1–3 minutes walk
🍻 Breweries & Pubs — 1–3 minutes walk
🛍️ Local Shops & Boutiques — 1–3 minutes walk
🏞️ Medina Historic Square & Parks — 1–3 minutes walk
🎄 Castle Noel — 5 minutes walk
🏛️ McDowell-Phillips House Museum — 5 minutes drive
🏡 John Smart House Museum — 4 minutes drive

🏡 A Spacious Historic Retreat: This beautifully preserved property is divided into two connected sections, perfect for families, friends, and group getaways:

✔ Front Unit: 3 bedrooms (1 downstairs, 2 upstairs)
✔ Back Unit: 2 bedrooms (1 downstairs, 1 upstairs)
✔ 5 massive king-size beds across all rooms
✔ Sleeps up to 14 guests comfortably
✔ 4 full bathrooms (one upstairs + one downstairs per unit)
✔ Enjoy cozy living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and plenty of room for everyone to relax.

🕰️ Embrace the History: Please embrace the beauty of this home’s timeless character. While it includes modern essentials, some conveniences may differ from what you're used to due to its age. We ask guests to treat this treasured piece of history with respect so it continues to welcome visitors for generations.

🚂 A Note About Trains: Train tracks run near the property—a charming hallmark of Medina. You may hear them occasionally.

🔔 IMPORTANT NOTE: Our home is nearly 200 years old, full of charm, history, and original details. It does not have the modern perfection of a newly built house, and its classic structure should be treated with care. Guests are kindly asked to tread respectfully and appreciate the authenticity that makes this property so special.

🌳 Outdoor Spaces You’ll Love: Step outside to a large lawn—mostly open with a touch of woods—creating a peaceful and relaxing setting. Gather around the bonfire area, unwind on the covered rear patio, or sip your morning coffee on the covered front porch. There’s no shortage of room to hang out and chill.

🌟 Property Highlights:

🛏️ Spacious Sleeping Arrangements: 5 bedrooms + living room air mattress, accommodating up to 14 guests
🚿 Updated Bathrooms: 4 full bathrooms with essentials provided
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen: 5-burner electric stove, large fridge, dishwasher, crock pot, coffee station, cookware, and utensils
☕ Coffee Maker for easy morning coffee
📺 55" 4K Smart TV + additional streaming TV in the bedrooms
🌬 Air Conditioning & Heating for year-round comfort
💨 Fast WiFi for streaming, work, or browsing
🚗 Parking: 3–4 cars on shared driveway
📍 Prime Location: Steps from Medina Square, restaurants, shops, and breweries

🛏️ Bedrooms: Each bedroom offers comfort and privacy with soft linens and thoughtful touches to make your stay restful.

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: King bed
Bedroom 4: King bed + Single bed
Bedroom 5: King bed + Single bed
Living Room: Queen air mattress

🛁 Bathrooms (4 Total): All four bathrooms are clean, bright, and thoughtfully stocked with essentials for your convenience. With a mix of shower/tub combos and walk-in showers, plus fresh towels and toiletries, everyone in your group can refresh and recharge with ease.

🍳 Kitchen & Dining: A fully functional kitchen equipped with everything you need to cook, bake, and enjoy meals with ease. From modern appliances to essential tools and cookware, it’s the perfect space for preparing delicious dishes during your stay.

🛋️ Living Room: Step into a bright, open living area with ample seating, modern light fixtures, and soft decor touches that make it the heart of the home. Whether you’re unwinding after a day at the beach or streaming a movie on the flat-screen TV, this space is designed for comfort and connection.

Treat yourself to a unique blend of history, comfort, and unbeatable location—reserve your dates now and make your Medina getaway unforgettable!

Walking Distance to Medina Square: One of the best features of this home is its location. You can walk to Medina Square and enjoy local restaurants, shops, seasonal events, coffee spots, and the charm of historic downtown Medina, all just a short stroll away.

Biking Trails: For outdoor enthusiasts, explore the area’s biking trails that wind through scenic landscapes. Enjoy the beauty of nature and the convenience of beginning your ride right from your doorstep.

Public Transportation: While you’ll enjoy the charm of a peaceful neighborhood, public transportation options are still within reach, offering access to nearby transit hubs when you want to venture farther out.

✹ When booking, dynamic pricing per guest is used to accommodate different group sizes and keep rates competitive. Stays for up to 8 guests are included in the base rate. For groups larger than 8, an additional guest fee applies to help cover increased utility usage, extra amenities, and the added maintenance required for larger groups. This allows us to maintain a fair and balanced pricing structure for all guests.

✹ This space has been prepared for guests traveling from out of town! We love to host guests who have previously stayed in short term rentals and earned favorable reviews.

✹ While we appreciate the interest in staying with our property, please note that we do not cater guests who live in the area and are looking for an alternate venue for their affairs or events and reserve the right to turn these guests away.

✹ If you have any allergies or sensitivities, please let us know ahead of time. It will help us better prepare for your reservation.

✹ There is no daily housekeeping service provided at the rental rate. Before check-in, the unit will be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. For longer stays, Mid-stay cleaning services can be requested for an additional fee.

✹ Please gather excess trash and place it in large receptacles at the back of the house.

★★ RULES AND GUIDELINES ★★

✹ Stairs to the 2nd floor are steep and narrow!

✹Use the wrap around porch to go to the back unit

✹ We ask our guests to enjoy and treat our house with the same love and respect as they would their own home.

✹ For the comfort and better enjoyment of all present and future guests, PETS and SMOKING are not allowed inside the house (e.g. marijuana, vapes, cigarettes, etc.)

✹ This cozy home is NOT for parties, large gatherings, or events. If a guest violates the house rules and allows unauthorized guests, everyone will be removed from the property without a refund.

✹ STRICT QUIET HOURS 9PM - 7AM "Especially Outdoor"

✹ Damage to the property will incur the following charges:

✔ Damaged towels $20 Each
✔ Damaged Linens $30 Each
✔ Comforter $200
✔ Duvet Cover $100
✔ No undeclared guests
✔ Pet cleanup $400
✔ Party cleanup $500
✔ Smoke remediation $700
✔ Undeclared pet $200/pet

✹ Please note that security cameras are present for exterior monitoring only. A noise monitoring device is installed inside the property.

✹ To ensure a seamless check-in and a clear understanding of the rental terms, guests are required to complete the following upon booking confirmation:
✔Upload a valid ID
✔Fill out the Check-in Form
✔Sign the Rental Agreement

✹ LEFT ITEMS: $25 will be charged on items that was left in the property on top of the shipping fee

✹ Early Check-in:
If there is no reservation from the previous day, we can consider an early check in.
Alternatively, you can book the previous day to guarantee the early check in.

✹ Late Check-out:
Late check-out requests are rarely approved, as our cleaning team is scheduled to arrive promptly at 11:00 AM to prepare our home for the next guests.

✹ CRIBS/BABY GEAR: Let us know at least a week in advance if you’ll need a crib, so we can have it ready and waiting for your little one before you arrive!

✹ EXTENSION REQUEST: When you feel like time runs out too fast and wish to have more time in our home, we’ve got you covered. We’d appreciate it if you let us know as soon as you find out the need to extend your stay. We would like to inform you that we only allow extension requests until 12:00 am on your last day in the property. Any requests that come in after midnight while the cleaner is already scheduled for that day will have an additional cleaning fee.

✹ NOTE: We provide complementary consumables like toiletries which include soap, shampoo, conditioner, coffee, packets of creamer and sugar, and other bathroom amenities. For your convenience, we offer mid-reservation supplies replenishing at minimal cost.

✹Our space includes a laptop-friendly workspace with a table, comfortable seating, and easy access to power outlets—perfect for remote work or catching up on emails.

We are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We are only a message away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.