9 Unique Places to Stay in Amish Country

Ohio’s Amish Country has a wealth of places to book an overnight stay, with experiences ranging from traditional hotels and inns to tiny homes and treehouses. Bed-and-breakfasts promise great meals to kick off your day, while other spots provide treats to cap off your evening. The slower and simpler way of life embraced here draws travelers who want to take in that rural charm. No matter your interests or preferences, when it comes to choosing a place to stay, these nine lodging options across the region showcase the type of unique offerings this part of Ohio offers. 

Bed-and-Breakfasts
These welcoming places offer a sense of community and great meals to kick off each morning of your stay. 

The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast 

Although the bright red exterior gives away that this structure was once a barn, guests who stay here would never guess that based on a first look inside. Several farmers owned this 19th-century structure before it was converted into a bed-and-breakfast in 1996. 

Vaulted ceilings allude to the structure’s history as a working barn, as do the original wormy chestnut support beams. Those who stay here are invited to spend time in the living room, playing games by the stone fireplace while listening to music on the working original Edison record player. 

“We make sure that our guests have an opportunity to communicate with each other and [have] fellowship together,” says Gene Rowland, who has owned the inn with his wife, Michelle, since 2017. 

Accommodations here include queen suites — with a Jacuzzi tub and gas fireplace — and king suites, which have heated bathroom floors. 

Each morning, the Rowlands prepare a breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients. Eleven antique oak tables fill the dining area — one for each room in the bed-and-breakfast. But what guests will notice is that despite having their own table, none of the chairs face their back to one other, fostering camaraderie between guests.

“There’s a spirit here to the barn that makes it more of a connection point or a part of someone’s journey in life,” Rowland says, “and not just a place [they] stayed.” 6838 County Rd. 203, Millersburg 44654, 330/674-7600, thebarninn.com

Miller Haus Bed and Breakfast 

When guests arrive at the 12.5-acre grounds of Miller Haus, it feels like the fast pace of everyday life has been left behind. The atmosphere here merges rustic farmhouse with old-fashioned Victorian, and it’s been that way since Junior Miller’s brother, Daryl, built and opened the bed-and-breakfast in the mid-1990s. Miller purchased his brother’s property at public auction in 2016 and has operated it ever since. 

“My values for the property [are] a clean house, good food [and] hospitality,” Miller says. “Those are the three things that I really talk to my employees about.”

The Amish-owned and -operated bed-and-breakfast has nine guest rooms with a mix of accommodations, ranging from king- and queen-size bedrooms to rooms with multiple beds. 

Miller says the thing that draws people in the most is the breakfast — homemade and served family-style Tuesdays through Saturdays (a self-serve breakfast buffet option is offered on Sunday). Add in the evening snack of pastries and coffee, and guests here remain comfortable and well-fed all day.  

“Guests just want to come together and form relationships and meet new people,” Miller says. “We have quite a few people that actually met there for the first time. Now their plans are to meet every year at the same time.” 3135 County Rd. 135, Millersburg 44654, 330/893-3602, millerhaus.com

The White Oak Inn 

Located about 15 miles east of Mount Vernon, The White Oak Inn sits on 14 acres of Knox County countryside. Between the main house and guest house, visitors will find 10 rooms, all featuring a private bathroom and four with fireplaces. 

Though the rooms draw people in, the food and the personalized experience keeps them coming back. 

“We have a lot of repeat guests, and we know their favorite dishes,” says innkeeper Yvonne Martin. “We ask about things like birthdays and anniversaries, and we leave [guests] little gifts for those events.”

Martin has owned The White Oak Inn with her husband since 1992, and each night, they create a fine-dining experience for guests in the form of a four-course meal that features a rotation of from-scratch dishes like salmon, stuffed chicken and pork tenderloin. Breakfast includes options like egg scrambles, pancakes, quiches or waffles, as well as fresh coffee and muffins. 

Martin says inn guests are welcome to play checkers in the common room while enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning, and there are a selection of board games, books and magazines to help visitors make themselves at home. 

“We wanted somewhere that, literally, people could put their feet up on the coffee table and take a nap on the sofa in the common room,” Martin says. “We don’t want people to feel like it’s formal and that they can’t touch things. We want them to relax [and] enjoy it.” 29683 Walhonding Rd., Danville 43014, 740/599-6107, whiteoakinn.com


Cabins, Tiny Homes & Treehouses
Embrace nature and simplicity at these spots that range from compact accommodations to a stay in the treetops. 

Berlin Woods Treehouses 

People often stay in Amish Country because they are looking for a tranquil, slow-paced getaway, and there is no better way to recharge and reconnect with your surroundings than to wake up in the treetops among the birds and squirrels. 

Visitors will find a scenic view around every corner at Berlin Woods Treehouse’s 12-unit property. This is especially true of the six deluxe treehouses, which sleep six, and include a two-story wall of windows in the living area. Amenities include a full kitchen and dining nook, as well as a king-size bed, full bathroom, living area with fireplace and a walkout patio. 

“If you stand here long enough, you can eventually see the light fixtures move as the wind starts to sway the treehouse a little bit,” says Michael Brindley, general manager of Amish Country Lodging, which owns the treehouses. “It’s definitely a unique experience.” 

A walk up the metal spiral staircase in the deluxe unit unfolds into a second story that looks down to the ground floor. Here, guests will find a second bathroom, king-size bed and access to the small, third-level crow’s nest with two chairs, which is popular among younger visitors. 

The property’s other treehouses vary in layout and size, sleeping as few as two or as many as six guests. No matter which house you book, though, each offers a memorable way to connect with nature. 5331 County Rd. 626, Millersburg 44654, 330/893-1300, amishcountrylodging.com/berlin-treehouses

Wildwood Hill Cabins 
Pulling up to Wildwood Hill Cabins in Sugarcreek is reminiscent of days spent playing with Lincoln Logs. The 7-acre property is home to two log cabins owned by Mark and Mary Ellen Beachy, who purchased the land at auction with Wildwood Hill Cabin already on it in 2004 and laterbuilt Creek Song Cabin in 2021. 

Those looking for a private getaway will find it here, tucked into remote woods in Sugarcreek. The main factor to consider when choosing between cabins is group size, with Wildwood Hill Cabin being well-suited for couples and Creek Song Cabin serving larger groups. Both feature hot tubs on enclosed porches and handmade furniture.  

“My husband loves to make things out of old, weathered barnwood, so he made all of the beds, the table, the coffee stands; a lot of things in the new cabin,” Mary Ellen says. 

Guests at both cabins will find a full kitchen with everything needed to stay in and cook, as well as coffee pods and small snacks like granola bars. Board games, books and Wi-Fi also help provide guests with the entertainment they might need during their getaway.  

“We’ve traveled a lot and been to a lot of Airbnbs and cabins, so we try to give what we ourselves like,” Mary Ellen says. “That’s the Golden Rule, right?” 5373 Leihley Hill Rd. NW, Sugarcreek 44681, 330-852-3872, wildwoodhillcabin.com

Tiny Stays Berlin

The modernity of the 21st century meets the quaint charm of Amish Country at two tiny homes in Berlin from Amish Country Lodging. Guests here have their choice of two options — the Lux and the Scandi, both of which boast a private feel despite being on the same property. 

Each home has different amenities to consider when booking, mainly that the Scandi features a private, outdoor barrel sauna, and the Lux has a hot tub. As the name implies, each covers a tiny footprint, making for a comfortable but decidedly compact stay. (The Scandi, for example, measures just 24 feet by 8 1/2 feet.)

“When I saw them the first time, I thought anyone who ever decides to live this way is crazy” Michael Brindley, who has managed the property since October, says with a laugh. “But, no, I thought it was a really unique addition to the [Amish Country Lodging] collection.”

The Scandi features a living area, kitchen and full-size bathroom on the ground floor and a loft with the sleeping quarters. A ceiling skylight allows guests to stargaze from bed on clear nights. 

In the Lux home, the skylight is also a feature, in addition to a full soaking bathtub and a drop-down projector screen from the loft. 5221 St. Rte. 39, Millersburg 44654, 330/893-1300, tinystaysberlin.com


Inn Experiences
These locations offer great accommodations but also plenty more to explore on-site, from restaurants to an open-air art museum to horseback riding. 

Carlisle Inn 

The scent of buttery popcorn and warm cookies waft from the second floor each evening, signifying snack time at the Carlisle Inn. It’s just one of the small, special touches implemented at both locations of these Amish Country hotels. 

Owned by Dutchman Hospitality Group, the first Carlisle Inn opened at Walnut Creek in 1994, and the second opened in Sugarcreek a decade later. At Walnut Creek, the rooms are cozier and boast a vintage feel, while the Sugarcreek location has standard-size rooms in addition to suites, which are often chosen for honeymoon or anniversary stays. 

“We always have guests comment on the elegance of both hotels,” says Kristina Schlabach, general manager of the Carlisle Inn at Sugarcreek.

At Walnut Creek, Der Dutchman restaurant sits across the parking lot from the inn and overlooks the scenic Goose Bottom Valley. In Sugarcreek, the Dutch Valley Restaurant and Ohio Star Theater are on the same campus as the hotel. In the evenings, those staying in Sugarcreek can head to one of the hotel’s seating areas to play games with loved ones or listen to skilled guests play the piano. 

“That’s the thing that hits me so often if I’m here later in the evening. ... I go upstairs and just see people relaxing and having a good time,” Schlabach says. “And we get feedback from so many grandparents saying, ‘It was so wonderful to spend time with my children and grandchildren.’” For more information about both Carlisle Inn properties, visit dhgroup.com/inns.

The Inn at Honey Run 

As soon as you turn down The Inn at Honey Run’s driveway off County Road 203, you’ll know you’ve arrived somewhere special. The inn has long been a favorite Amish Country getaway destination, offering guests a distinctly tranquil feel thanks to its tucked-away location. 

That sense of peace is what prompted owner Jason Nies to relocate from Columbus in 2009. 

“I was just blown away, with its beauty, with its serenity,” he says. “There’s almost a spiritual quality here.”

Marge Stock founded The Inn at Honey Run in the 1980s, before Nies took up the mantle of the 42-room inn that includes standard guest rooms, as well as the Club Level Honeycomb rooms that are built into the hillside and walk out to a private patio. In 2024, The Inn at Honey Run also introduced three Club Level Lofts, which accommodate two guests and include an outdoor area with a gazebo and firepit. 

Guests should opt for a meal at Tarragon, the on-site restaurant, which recently adpoted an Alpine-inspired menu and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. On the grounds, guests can enjoy the open-air art museum and walking trails. 

“What you do at Honey Run is come and visit with who you’re with, and sometimes that’s just yourself.” Nies says. “It’s just that spiritual time to reconnect with your creator, with yourself, with your world and with your life.” 6920 County Rd. 203, Millersburg 44654, 330/674-0011, innathoneyrun.com

Guggisberg Swiss Inn 

When Julia Guggisberg and her husband, Eric, looked out their truck window over the valley of their newly acquired property in 1992, they knew they had to share its beauty with others. The result was Guggisberg Swiss Inn, a quaint, 23-room inn in Holmes County. Guests often arrive to see horses in the pasture out back. Eric has 22 American Quarter Horses and offers guided 40-to-45-minute trail rides behind the inn. 

“From the road, you can see some nice scenery, but it doesn’t compare to being out on it,” Eric says. “We go over some hilltop, through the woods and through the glen and everywhere but grandma’s house.”

Inn guests are greeted by a comfortable atmosphere that has evolved from the feel of a traditional Swiss inn. Guests at the inn can choose from double or king rooms or book the property’s singular Jacuzzi suite with a king bed. 

Everyone starts their morning with a from-scratch meal. The inn also has a vineyard and winery on-site, both of which are managed by the Guggisbergs’ daughter, Brittania. The winery offers small cheese plates and produces eight varieties of wine made using grapes from the vineyard. 

“The majority of people that come in are looking for a sweeter wine,” Julia says. “So normally I recommend the Blush or the Pink Catawba or the Concord.” 5025 St. Rte. 557, Millersburg 44654, 330/893-3600, guggisbergswissinn.com

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