Title: The Art of Seclusion Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Art of Seclusion Holiday home in Cedarville with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90872100/90872006/c2fff91d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90872100/90872006/1676d656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90872100/90872006/c6ae5b90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90872100/90872006/88803ca5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90872100/90872006/ed78f203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on five serene acres, The Art of Seclusion offers a tranquil escape with a spring and summer pool, an outdoor barbecue grill, and over 20 types of trees. Perfect for family vacations or reunions. 8.2 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 132978 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Art of Seclusion This secluded property sits on five acres with a pool available during the spring and summer months, outdoor barbecue grill and over 20 different type of trees on the property. This is perfect for your extended family vacations, family reunions, or retreats! Come experience the Art of Seclusion. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,978 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110200000/110191200/110191194/dfa5e734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Nature Retreat—Private, Quiet Neighborhood Near Dayton & Universities Fairborn - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 19 reviews £292 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=110191194&PinnedHotelID=110191194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90280000/90278000/90277943/86f15a44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yellow Spring’s Estate on 68 + Pet Friendly Springfield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 32 reviews £563 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=90277943&PinnedHotelID=90277943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109980000/109976000/109975986/fc735952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On-Site Lake & Gazebo: Cabin in Yellow Springs! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.79553,-83.81739&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cm%7CqFtqq%7EN%3FS%3FU%3FS%40Q%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40SBQ%40S%40SBUBSBQBSBSDSBSDQDSBQDSDQFQDQFSDQFQFOFQFQFQHOFQHOFOHOHQHMHOHMHOJOHMJMJMJMHMJKJMLKJKJKJKLKJKLILILKJILILGLILGLINGLELGLGNELENELENELENCNCLCNCNCNALCNANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FP%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNBNDLDNDLDNDLDLFLFNDLFLHLFLHLFLHLHLJJHLHLJJJLJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLJLHLJLHNHNHLJNHLHPFNHNFNHPFNFPFPHPFNDPFPDRFPDPDPDRDPBRDPDRBRBRBRBPBTBRBR%40R%40P%40RBT%3FR%40R%40T%3FP%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTAR%3FPATAR%3FRCTARAPARCRCRCTCPCRCRCREREPCREPEREPEPGPEPGREPGNIPGPGPGNIPGNINGNININKNILININKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMJMHKHMJMHMHMFMHMFMHMFODMFMFMDODMDODMDODOBMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40M%40Q%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMGMEOGMIMGMIMGMIKIMKMIMIKKMKKKKKKKMKKMKKIMKMKMKMIMKOIOIMIOIOIOIOGOIOGQIOGQGQGQGOGQESGQEQGQEQESCQESEQCSESCSCSCQCSCUASASCQASAUASAS%3FUAQ%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=etKbLVLLpAf5V2XDlrq3uAVCJwg=) Yellow Springs, OH #### What's nearby - Old Clifton Mill - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - John Bryan State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Cedarville University - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles - Antioch College - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles #### Getting around - Dayton, OH (DAY-James M. Cox Dayton Intl.) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Young's Jersey Dairy - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bogey's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mom & Dad's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Yellow Springs Brewery - ‬9 min drive - ‪Historic Clifton Mill - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Art of Seclusion have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Art of Seclusion pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Art of Seclusion? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Art of Seclusion? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Art of Seclusion located? > Situated in Cedarville, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Old Clifton Mill, Clifton Opera House and John Bryan State Park. Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve and Cedarville University are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Art of Seclusion Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy P. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway House was clean and comfortable. Plenty of space for family to either be together or be separate. Lovely, secluded setting. We saw a cardinal couple in the roses and some bunnies in the back yard. Owner was easy to communicate with. ##### Sandy P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck C. 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We did 3 days in biking on the trials in Ohio two of those we road from the and made loop We did three days of biking on trials in OhioTwo days we just road from the house and made a loop ##### Chuck C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Raymond G. 24 May 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Met our needs perfectly We needed accommodations for two couples and three solo travelers. This property met those needs just fine. ##### Raymond G. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuck C. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bike weekend We had great time We had 9 bikers and we road the local trials Had some good food at the local places ##### Chuck C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather G. 26 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tournament Stay We had a local volleyball tournament to attend from Wednesday through Saturday. I had 10 players and 2 coaches staying at the house together. It was perfect with lots of space and room to hang out in between matches. The kitchen was great and very well stocked with everything you would need to cook with. We had all of our meals at the house and enjoyed our stay. ##### Heather G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marcus C. 4 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall Good Stay Property was excluded from the others around, which was very nice. Property was pretty well taken care of. Nothing really to complain about. Overall, it was a good stay! ##### Marcus C. Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy A. 29 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving 2024 Positives: great location and ample space for large groups. Areas of opportunities: need more dishes and glass ware to match the occupancy of the house. Need extra blankets and pillows. Lighting in all downstairs areas except kitchen was dim. Just need more lamps and brighter bulbs. It meet all our needs and we will stay there again if we have another holiday family get together. ##### Tracy A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jonelle W. 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Agility Group The house accommodated us very well. However we were so busy with Championship that we basically just slept there and were unable to enjoy the amenities. It was well situated to the Fairgrounds and restaurants. The home needs upgrading, the carpet is very old and stained, the bedrooms need a chair and night stand. It was quiet and the yard was very nice. The home needs pest control. We would come back for another visit. ##### Jonelle W. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### john o., Fredericksburg, Virginia 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Yellow Springs House was close to where we were visiting relatives. Plenty of space, secluded and quiet. Wasn’t really near any type of shopping area. No place close by to eat. Didn’t have cell service (Verizon) so couldn’t call anyone from the house. Great place if you just want peace and quiet. Had plenty of all the amenities, linen, dishes. Overall good experience. ##### john o. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tori W. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway house with a stunning scenery! We chose this property due to the beautiful scenery surrounding it as we used the space for a small wedding reception with our closest family. The house is very open, with multiple cozy living rooms, the bedrooms were large with comfy beds, and the sun room was a great place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee in. Every was fully stocked and equipped with anything we might have needed. We were able to capture some of the most breathtaking pictures outside. We will absolutely be back in the summer so we can enjoy the pool then and we will always remember how special this property was to us. Thank you again! ##### Tori W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth F. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay with plenty of space for our large group! This was a great find for our weekend with 3 families. There is PLENTY of space both inside and out so you don’t feel like you’re on top of each other. The kitchen was well-stocked for making a few meals and we also took advantage of the grill one afternoon. The pool was up and running and very clean. The kids had a blast playing and it was a great way to cool down and get their energy out :) The place was clean and there were tons of towels stacked in a hall closet. Also note - there are 3 full baths (not 2) - a very pleasant surprise. As other reviews mentioned, there is also a washer/dryer, which came in handy. I will echo another review that we couldn't get the dishwasher working, but it seems like it was run by the cleaners prior, so it may have been user error. We just kept up on the few dishes we used and survived. Overall this place provided the space and comfort we needed and I'd definitely stay again. ##### Elizabeth F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Clark and Karin R. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Location and Space, Mediocre Maintenance This house has several bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas, which is great for a large group. It is secluded in a really nice, lush green, wooded area. Some parts of the house are updated really nicely; others are outdated and in need of repair (e.g. holes in walls, cloudy full length mirror.) There is a washer and dryer not mentioned in the listing. Closet in master bedroom was locked and another bedroom's closet had a dresser taking up all the space, so we had to use the closet rod in another bedroom for our hanging clothes. It was decently clean, but not what I would call sparkling clean or above and beyond (tons of dead bugs in the light fixture shades, note from cleaning staff said the towels were still in the dryer when we arrived, only 2 dishwasher tabs there for our 5-day stay, no artwork on the walls; there were ants and stink bugs in the house--it is in the woods after all, but once my husband removed the 10-20 stink bugs, we didn't see any more of them.) Coffee machine kept stopping partway through--might have been clogged. First floor bed had noisy cover. Pool was not in service. Owner had us check/shut off water filling the pool, and take the trash bin down the very long driveway to the curb for trash day. These aren't necessarily dealbreakers that would keep my from staying here again if I were in the area with a large group, but for what we paid for cleaning and other fees, I would expect a little more attention to detail. ##### Clark and Karin R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Carrine M. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Property manager was terrible! No water no electricity and would not refund me. I booked this house for a weekend for my family for an out of town wedding and there was no water and no electricity when we arrived. I knew this would not be good as the property manager was horrible at communication prior to our check in and was very delayed in getting back to me. In advance of our stay, and before my refund date, I asked if I could shorten my stay from 3 nights to 2 nights. It took him 4 days to get back to me. He said he would refund me 1 night but ended up charging me a higher price for the first 2 nights so there was 0 refund. I basically had to check out earlier for the same price. When we arrived at the house for our 4pm check in there was no power and no water. I texted and called him repeatedly for over an hour. We were running late for the wedding rehearsal by this time and needed to shower. I had to book 4 hotel rooms to accommodate my family. He called me after about 90 minutes and said he would try getting the power company to come out to the house. I told him I had to book several hotel rooms and would like a refund. He said he'd think about that later. I never heard back from him. I sent numerous texts through the VRBO app and called several times. No response. I called VRBO and they were trying to get a refund but no response for weeks. Finally a full month later I reached out to my credit card company and they refunded my money. This was a horrible experience. Do not book with this property manager. ##### Carrine M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew W. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Andrew W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### DEBORAH C. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Over promised, Under delivered Coffee pot did not work Dishwasher does not work Clorhes dryer takes a LONG time to dry Not very "Handicap" accessible ##### DEBORAH C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mona D. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time The house was plenty big enough. Was disappointed we couldn’t use the swimming pool. I even email about the pool being open. It was hot and would have been nice to use. Shouldn’t advertise a pool if you can’t use it. Lots of spider webs everywhere and ants in the kitchen, they were getting in the food. The place is very nice, just needs to be better maintained Inside and out. ##### Mona D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer L. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Pool We thought pool would be open but it was not. The property is very nice and spacious. A lot has been recently redone and is great. It was very close to Yellow Springs. ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023