Stanford House Overview
- Capacity: 9 bedrooms, housing 30 individuals.
- Amenities: Kitchen, Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Shared Bathrooms, Private Bathrooms, Dining Room, Fire Pit.
- Best for: Family Gatherings, Work Events, Private Overnight Lodging.
- Reservable: Yes (All-Year). It can be booked 2 years in advance.
- Length: Two-night minimum reservations when booked on a Friday or Saturday.
- Check-In: 3 pm
- Check-Out: 10 am
- Price: Depends on the season (typically $400/night)
Stanford House Guide
Stanford House
The Stanford House is a historic farmhouse turned lodge and meeting space in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It is centrally located, just a few miles from the nearest highway, a few minutes walk from the Towpath trail, and a short hike to the famous Brandywine Falls!
When not reserved as a meeting space, it becomes a lodge with two stories and nine bedrooms (almost all on the second floor), including 30 beds (with bunk beds) and one accessible bedroom with a private, attached bathroom. Each bed has linens provided (sheets, blankets, and pillows).
It also has two community bathrooms, each with towels and washcloths provided. Each bathroom has two stalls and two showers.
There is also a dining room that seats 30, a spacious living room, and a state-of-the-art self-service kitchen (that includes pots, pans, utensils, etc.). The house comes with wi-fi, heat, and central air conditioning.
For those who want to spend time outside the house, there is a large charcoal family grill (perfect for cookouts) and a giant fire pit (for large gatherings). There is also a large open field next to the fire pit, making it great for family games.
Not only that, but the Stanford House provides access to the towpath trail, stanford trail, and brandywine gorge trail. It is also just a few minutes from Boston Mills.
Rules and Regulations
- Pricing: Varies depending on the day and season. Typically, $400/night.
- Reservations: One-night stay during the week. Two-night stay minimum during Fridays and Saturdays. 30% nonrefundable, nontransferrable deposit equal to the total cost of your stay. Final payment is due 30 days before your stay.
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your stay within 14 days of your scheduled arrival, you will lose 50% of your estimated rental fees.
- Check-In: 3 pm
- Check-Out: 10 am
- Alcohol use is permitted inside the house under state laws. No alcohol consumption is allowed outside the house, and no selling of alcohol is permitted.
- Guests are allowed to bring in their own food or have it catered. Please follow the ServSafe recommendations posted inside the house.
- There is limited parking on the grounds with a proper tag (you will be towed if a tag is not hanging on your window). The Boston Store parking area can be used as an overflow (it is 2 miles away).
- Pets are not allowed.
- Fires are permitted only in the fire pit, and no outside wood is allowed.
- No firearms, weapons, illegal drugs, or smoking are allowed.
- Weddings are not permitted in the house or on the property.
Stanford House Floor Plan
Stanford House Virtual Tour
Alternative Option
The Stanford House is one of two lodging options in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park but is not the only meeting space location. While this is a popular destination, other facilities in the park are more readily available at a cheaper price. My two favorite facilities in the park are:
- Octagon Shelter
- Octagon Shelter is one of Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s most well-known and popular picnic areas. It is a large shelter, holding 50 people indoors with seven indoor picnic tables, perfect for family gatherings, birthday parties, summer camps, trail races, and so much more. In addition to an ample enclosed shelter space, the large outdoor area is perfect for even more guests (up to 100 between indoors and outdoors).
- Ledges Shelter
- Ledges Shelter is Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s most well-known and popular picnic area. It is a large shelter, holding 75 people indoors with eight indoor picnic tables, perfect for family gatherings, birthday parties, summer camps, park events, trail races, and so much more. In addition to an ample enclosed shelter space, the large outdoor area is perfect for even more guests (up to 150 between indoors and outdoors).
Frequently Asked Questions
The Stanford House is in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park at 6093 Stanford Road, Peninsula, Ohio 4464. It is about 1 mile from the Boston Mill Visitor Center.
Yes, this house is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
You need to make reservations at least two days in advance. Because this is one of two lodging in the park, you will want to book reservations for weekends at least a month in advance and six months in advance for holidays.
No, individuals must be 18 years and older to request a reservation.
This building can accommodate 30 guests.
It is open for reservation all year.
How to Get There (Driving Directions)
The easiest way to get to Stanford Trail is to input the Stanford House (6093 Stanford Road Peninsula, Ohio 44264) into your phone and GPS, as the trail starts here.
Driving Directions:
- When driving to the Stanford Trail parking lot (Stanford House), you will start by driving either north or south on Riverview or west on W Hines Hill Road. If arriving from Riverview Road, you will take a right (if coming from the south) or left (if coming from the north) onto Boston Mills Road and then a left onto Stanford Road until you see Stanford House on your right. If arriving from W Hines Hill Road, take a right onto Stanford Road and follow it until you reach the Stanford House on your right.
Learn More About the Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The Stanford Lodge is the perfect location for a large gathering, sleepover, business or other organization meeting, or a unique stay in one of the best National Parks in the United States. Best of all, it is near waterfalls, hiking and biking trails, and so much more!
