General Mitchel Historic Home in Downtown Lebanon

Lebanon, Ohio
$256 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Ormsby Mitchel was a Major General during the Civil War, and this was his home. He is also the founder of the Cincinnati Observatory which was America's first public observatory. His observation work of the planet Mars has two discoveries named after him (The Mountains of Mitchel on the Mars south pole and the Mitchel crater are named in his honor). The cities of Fort Mitchell Kentucky, Mitchell Indiana, and Mitchelville South Carolina are also named after him.

This updated historic home was built in 1814 and is in the heart of downtown Lebanon. Local shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Easy access to local attractions like Kings Island and the Miami Valley Casino. We offer 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and plenty of space to spread out. A charming place to stay when traveling for work, a romantic weekend, a getaway with friends, or a family gathering.

This beautifully decorated home is over 200 years old, but has been updated with all of the modern conveniences that you would expect in your own home.

Central heating and air conditioning are throughout the home. Two large bedrooms with comfortable king and queen beds, along with a kids bedroom that has a bunk bed. A full bath downstairs and another full bath upstairs.

The kitchen is fully stocked with new appliances for all of your cooking needs. There's a smart TV downstairs in the family room and also upstairs in the kid's room. WiFi access is available throughout the home. For your convenience, there's also a laundry room with a washer and dryer.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Power Boating Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Peggy

    Submitted Sep 14, 2023

    Stayed Sep 8, 2023

    This property is super nice. You can’t go wrong renting this. It has everything you could want.

  • Laura L.

    Submitted May 10, 2026

    Stayed May 7, 2026

    This Vrbo was great! Comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood, and very cozy! We will for sure stay here again!! The host is nice and is great with making sure our stay was comfortable!!

  • Lori D.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    This house was absolutely perfect. I loved everything about it. We had a family get together for my nieces wedding. Ended up with a few more last minute attendees and we were worried about space. It worked out just fine. Beautiful town and next time we want to come just to relax and explore. Highly recommend this historical property!

  • Val CottonCandy P.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 11, 2026

    Beautiful house. Our stay was perfect. Cute downtown area a walk away. Tons of places to eat.

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Our stay was amazing! This home is absolutely lovely and sparkling clean! It's perfect for a girls' weekend or retreat! The home is within walking distance to shopping, cookies, coffee, the Golden Lamb restaurant, and other delicious eateries. The host was very responsible to all our questions. The home is beautifully decorated with special touches throughout. This property is magnificent. Special thanks to the cleaning crew and everyone who works tirelessly to make this property so outstanding!

  • diana f.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    Hosts were very quick to respond to our questions. Christmas decor was beautiful and house ver clean and well stocked.

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    What a great stay! We loved the location and the historic charm. We stayed during December and the first floor was decorated beautifully. The second floor was warm and cozy with comfortable beds. Would stay again. Only thought is it would be nice to have a boot/shoe tray inside the front door. But only because we felt bad tracking in snow as we were in and out all day.

  • Kristy M.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    We loved the house, location, and amenities!

  • D. E.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    The home was just as described. Very clean, great location for easy walking access to downtown. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Christina C.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    I can’t even begin to explain how much my family and I enjoyed staying here. This house was exactly what we were looking for. Gorgeous house, so clean, super cool history behind it! Everything was a small walk away! Charming little town. Hosts were beyond accommodating, helpful and responsive. Would totally stay again! Already recommended it to other family members.

  • Hannah P.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    This house was incredible. Each room had its own aesthetic yet it was all cohesive together as a home. The host was excellently communicative and friendly. They even left snacks in the kitchen! Lots of cute restaurants in the area. Quiet street overall.

  • Adam S.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Great location and roomy house with everything we needed.

  • Kyle N.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at this lovely VRBO. The pictures are accurate and almost do not do justice to just how beautiful this property is. Located in the heart of downtown Lebanon, this historic home is quite spacious, with 3 bedrooms on the second floor, two updated full bathrooms and an updated kitchen. The air conditioning worked quite well and the beds were very comfortable. The VRBO had everything we needed for our stay, including a washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, range and smart tv’s. The historic downtown is a quick walk away to good restaurants, ice cream shops, coffee bar, and the kind of niche shopping you can only find in a historic town like this. Very walkable, safe area around the home. A Kroger grocery, CVS, gas stations and typical fast food restaurants are only a couple of miles away. Kings Island is about a 15 minute drive and the Cincinnati/Kentucky airport about a 45 minute drive. We loved our stay and only wish we had an extra day to spend in the area.

  • Shelly M.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    Brought my aunt to visit Lebanon and meet up with family. In two short days we felt like we had been at a resort for a week! So nice to have good places to eat/drink within walking distance. The home is decorated perfectly, it’s spotless, and has everything you could need. Will definitely stay here again!

  • Connie M.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Lebanon was a very pleasant surprise and the General Mitchel House was lovely. The owners have kept the style and integrity of this historic property but made very comfortable updates to both bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and central air. My daughter said the bed was the most comfortable bed she’s had in several trips. You can rock on the porch and listen to the cicadas or snuggle up on the couches and read up on the history of the area. There are televisions but honestly we didn’t turn them on-too many better ways to spend the time. Downtown is a block away and absolutely charming. Everyone we met was friendly and kind. The atmosphere and food at the Golden Lamb/Black Horse Tavern was very good. Be sure to go upstairs and check out the presidential and other historic suites-Charles Dickens, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, and George W. Bush to name a few. During our stay there was a music festival just down the alley-lots of fun-but most important, from the house we didn’t hear a thing. We will definitely stay here again when in the Cincinnati area. Thanks Mandi and Todd for sharing this wonderful historic home!

  • Misty D.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Property was amazing and local to a very quaint downtown! Walked to the boutiques and brewery! Would highly recommend!

  • Jessica M.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 1, 2025

    Mandi was amazing! The home was beautifully decorated and clean. We were within walking distance to many restaurants and shopping.

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    Wonderful weekend with mom, daughter and niece. Property was beautigul.

  • barbara j.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Very well appointed. Spacious, tastefully decorated, would book this property again in a heartbeat. Was here for my husband's retirement as a little getaway. Walking distance to everything in downtown Lebanon. Loved the fact that it is a historical home.

  • Terrie D.

    Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Lovely home. Cozy, rustic feel with plenty of space for everyone!

  • Bernadette M.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    It was just as pictured

  • Tim R.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    We loved our time in the antique capital of Ohio- Waynesville and Lebanon.

  • Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Jan 25, 2025

    Absolutely stunning stay! The house is not only gorgeous but impeccably clean. Every detail has been thought of, from the stylish decor to the spotless surfaces. It truly felt like a home away from home. The space was bright, inviting, and so comfortable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing, top-tier stay. Will definitely be back!

  • Christopher L.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 9, 2025

    This little mansion from the early 1800's has really held up well with many qualities not seen in recently built homes. Breakfast at the Breakfast Club is about a block away with exceptional service and down home menu. Bed, shower, kitchen all first rate. Host Mandi is a joy! Do a little research on Maj General Ormsby Mitchel before you come.

  • Renee M.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    We were just blown-away by this gorgeous place. Husband and I stayed the week for son's soccer tourny, and it was perfect, perfect, perfect. Very quiet, super clean, and beautifully decorated. Wish we could have just sat in the house and enjoyed it more! Maybe next year. Big bed was super comfy! Thank you for an awesome week!

  • Courtney S.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    The home is beautiful! Perfect downtown location

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$256+
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