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The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)

Friends and family gather around the firepit in nature at this southern Ohio retreat, with Tecumseh Historical Outdoor Drama nearby.

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Travelers find a unique getaway in the rolling hills of southern Ohio at The Sanctuary, a historic chapel turned extended-stay retreat. Enjoy a peaceful garden, relaxing spa tub, arcade/game room, and free in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Kingston, this lodge is in a rural area. Manchester Hill Winery and Mark's Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Seal State Park and Ross Lake State Wildlife Area.
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What's nearby

  • Great Seal State Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ross Lake State Wildlife Area - 18 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Hopewell Culture National Historical Park - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Majestic Theatre - 21 min drive - 19.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive

About this property

The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
At The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh), you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and ping pong
Room features
All guest rooms at The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh) have thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with baths and showers
  • Private fenced gardens, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh)?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh) located?

This family-friendly Kingston lodge is located in a rural location, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Great Seal State Park and Ross Lake State Wildlife Area. Ross Lake and Ross County Lake State Wildlife Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Sanctuary (Near Tecumseh) Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Fun short stay

It was a fun and different place to stay. We all enjoyed playing ping pong and the hot tub. There was plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

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

Above and Beyond

Dont let the Church/ cemetery catch you up front. the owners did a fabulous job on the place its beautiful inside. Location is great and quite. the Host are wonderful and great to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria D.

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

Great Place

Went to see Tecumseh outdoor drama = just down the road literally a 5 minute or less drive = perfect. Super clean, spacious, beautiful old church, great hottub! A few wrinkles but host was super communicative and all quickly resolved. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

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

Friends hiking trip

Plenty of room. Security lights interfere with star gazing. Everything was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

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

Great place to stay.

This was such a fun place to stay. Great location in the country and yet close to everything. The giant main living area, hot tub and deck were perfect. It lived up to our expectations. Only negatives we ran into were some of the dishes were dirty and needed rewashed. Also we were short on bath towels but just used our own towels we brought for the hot tub. Those issues were minor and we would recommend this location to any one looking for a family get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D.

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

An interesting and wonderful stay!

Celebrating our best friends wedding and found this interesting place! It’s beautiful, really! Modernized church with all of the comforts of home, plus really cool architecture and style to look at. We had all the amenities we needed and our host made it easy for us to access everything. The location was quiet and peaceful, the cemetery surrounding us was really fascinating and the scenery was gorgeous. Make sure you keep the noises down after 10pm though! We were a little too loud and disrupted the neighbors. Our apologies for that! Absolutely recommend staying here though! Is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torrie S.

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

Fun stay!

We had a group of seven who stayed at this location. It was very clean, the property was super cool with the cemetery, the hot tub is super well maintained, and it was very peaceful and quiet. There was a lot of space for us to spread out--that is always the hardest part, finding enough seating for everyone in the living room and kitchen, but we had zero issues here. Water pressure in bathrooms was great, there was a firepit (that we didn't end up using due to rain), and the utilities are all like new. I would definitely recommend the Sanctuary! There was no internet connection so we weren't able to use the TV, but we didn't care about that and were warned ahead of time by the hosts. Who were, by the way, very nice and responded quickly to any and all of my questions! It seems like they have several properties they rent out, and I would heavily consider visiting other ones as well if this is how they keep up on all of their locations!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A unique place to stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodated our family very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the perfect long weekend at the sanctuary! We had friends from all over join us for a 30th birthday celebration. Everyone was able to find the church with ease. The location was perfect. The beds were comfortable and both kitchens well stocked. We will 100% be back with our friend group again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jada h.

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

Large spacious

Loved the old church. It was perfect with young kids. They had the room to run and play. Great large table to enjoy food and games with the whole family. Enjoyed the outside area and listening to the farm animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit M.

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

Great, unique, and comfortable stay

This property is clean and comfortable. As an old church, it’s such a unique place and we enjoyed the quiet location. Quick drive to old man’s cave and Chillicothe for plenty of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany E.

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

Good

Good stay. Nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

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

Pleasant retreat

More than meets the eye
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane O.

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

Amazing place!

Property was even better than the pictures. I would recommend this place to anyone. One of a kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patti H.

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

The Sanctuary

Roomy, and extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Unique Stay

Our softball team was playing close by in Chillicothe and The Sanctuary was the perfect fit for a few of the team families to stay. We loved the large living area of the beautifully remodeled church. They were enough seats for everyone PLUS some! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

elliot k.

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

A truly unique experience

My stay at Bethel Chapel was incredible. The property is beautiful and surrounded by farmland, creating and extremely peaceful environment. The modern accommodations juxtaposed with the historical building was a welcome surprise. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M., Pittsburgh

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

Fall Getaway

My family, friends and I rented the church for a wonderful fall weekend. The property is well appointed and we enjoyed the large space, the firepit and jacuzzi. The space is comfortable and had everything we needed. The area is beautiful, the sunsets and sunrises were stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Ron B.

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

Sanctuary

Interesting property close to Tecumseh outdoor theater, Great Seal state park, and Hopewell Earth Works. The downside was the two hours of mopping up about ten gallons of water flooding the downstairs hallway and bedroom with the bunk beds. Once the maintenance man arrived an hour later and cleaned the outside drain the water issue stopped. The bed in the upstairs gathering area was a bit short of privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unique Property

The pictures don't really do this property justice. We stayed for a weekend in the fall (the week before Halloween). Scenery is beautiful and graveyard was interesting to explore. The property is spacious and we had more than enough room for the six of us. It can easily accommodate more but the two bathrooms might be limiting for larger groups doing an extended stay. The property was clean and management was very responsive to several questions I had prior to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The neighbors

We stayed over the weekend for my SIL bachelorette party. When I saw the pictures of Sanctuary, I did see a handful of tombstones. Come to find out, it's in a graveyard. It is spectacularly taken care of and absolutely stunning at sunset. It was a little creepy at first, but warmed up to the neighbors pretty quick. It isn't a huge one, but I think some of the tombstones dates back to the late 1700s, but its hard to see the witing. It was an experience we will never forget! It's renovated beautifully and clean. The pictures do not do it justice!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J., Annapolis

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

Unique and enjoyable three day stay

We had a great three night stay at the Sanctuary. The beds were terrific and the place was very clean. The weather turned cold and the house was toasty warm! Plenty of towels and kitchen well equiped for cooking simple dinner. Wonderful alternative. We really enjoyed the large great room to spend the evenings together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Perfect secluded gem

This place is amazing!!! We would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again. Everything was as described in the listing and we could not have been happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnelle B.

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

Perfect!

Awesome rental! Absolutely no complaints. Stayed for two nights with my husband and some family. Drove to Hocking Hills a few times for hikes and got a few Doordashes. No bad experiences and are already planning our next trip at the same location. 😊 Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021