A Pickaway County Bed & Breakfast
Deer Creek Dam
Bed
&
Breakfast

Grounds
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Second Sunset
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SW Bedroom
SE Bedroom
NW Bedroom
Study
Living Room
Kitchen
Informal Dining
Formal
Dining
Nature
Catalog
Designated Wildlife Refuge
Great Room
It's our pleasure to announce the
Deer Creek Dam Bed
&
Breakfast won formal authorization to operate as
a Bed and Breakfast. We appreciate the encouragement received in private by
neighbors. Only two households from the entire township objecting to the
B&B were present. To paraphrase one Zoning Board of Appeals member,
many objections were not the business of the Board. If you are thinking of
starting a business in Monroe Township/Pickaway County, we will be happy to
discuss our experience with you. Just give us a call.

LOOK FOR US JUNE 23 - 28! HOPE TO SEE YOUR SMILING FACES THEN!!!
DONE DONE DONE
Look for us the first week of June 23-28!!!
We are trying to to finalize
arrangements to rent the south lot to a circus that will be in the area this
summer. If you ever wanted to "Join the Circus" for a night, let us know.

We are interested in the biodiversity
of our prairie/meadow. If you have any seeds or seedlings of native
prairie plants you wish to trade, please let us know. We will have a
number of grasses (Little Bluestem, Big Bluestem, Indian Grass, Canada and
Virginia Wildrye), and flower seeds to exchange in the fall. See the
Nature Catalog.

While we normally operate as the traditional B&B, the entire house is
available for rent for Wedding Functions. The four bedrooms (and Great
Room) provide ample
space for many wedding parties. Please call for details.
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The
Deer Creek Dam Bed
&
Breakfast
was completed in 2005. It is a four bedroom, two story, non-smoking home built with a
Bed & Breakfast in mind. Each bedroom comes with it own full bathroom for
privacy. The downstairs study, living room, and formal dining room feature
hardwood floors rescued from a local 150 year old church destined for
demolition. The informal dining area has both counter seating and regular
seating available, and has views of the sunrise as well as lake views. The Bed
& Breakfast is across the street from Deer Creek Dam and Deer Creek State Park.
Guests are invited to check in early and stay late to enjoy the local
attractions.
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Deer Creek Lake was
designed and built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It was first authorized
by the Flood Control Act of 1938, for the purpose of flood control, recreation,
and fish and wildlife enhancement. Boaters enjoy unlimited horsepower on Deer
Creek Lake. In the summer, the 1277 acre lake is a popular spot for fishing and
water sports. Additional attractions include a marina, swimming
beach, shooting range, archery range and horse trails. In the winter, cross
country skiing is permitted on the golf course. We have several fishing rods,
bicycles, and cross country skis available for use by guests, depending upon the
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Deer Creek State Park lies on the eastern edge of the great
till plains of Ohio. These plains receive their name from the glacial debris, or
till, which is a mixture of sand, silt and gravel that was deposited by the
glaciers. As glaciers advanced across the northern two-thirds of Ohio, most
hills and valleys were covered and filled in by the till, leaving this part of
Ohio relatively flat. The first settlers to the area did not find these open
fields. Except for a few small prairie openings, the region was covered by dense
woodlands. Wildflowers abound in the fields and woodlands of the till plains. In
spring, common flowers are Dutchman's breeches, rue anemone, trillium, spring
beauty and bloodroot. Summer months produce thimbleweed, wild lettuce, jewelweed
and daisy fleabane. In autumn, the most abundant flowers are
aster,
goldenrod
and chicory, whose roots were used by settlers to make a coffee-like beverage.
The best known animals of the Deer Creek area include amphibians such as the
chorus frog, spring peeper and American toad. Reptiles include box and painted
turtles, black rat snake and eastern garter snake. Numerous mammals inhabit the
park. Most of them are small and include the red fox, raccoon, opossum,
woodchuck, skunk, rabbit, deer mouse and white-tailed deer. Deer Creek is known
for its population of ring-necked pheasant. Other birds of the area include
eastern meadowlark, song sparrow, cowbird,
eastern bluebird,
Purple Martin, barn
& tree swallow and
woodcock
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Q: Where is the closest place to get a fishing license?
Frostie's on
Crownover Mill Road.
Q: What species of fish are in Deer Creek Lake?
Channel Catfish; Crappie;
Largemouth Bass; Saugeye; White Bass
Q: Where is the closest full service grocery store? IGA on State Route 207 in
Mt. Sterling
Q: Is there a pro shop at the golf course?
Yes. The phone number is (740)
869-3088.
Q: How many ponds are there at the golf course?
There are ten ponds at the golf
course.
Q: What practice facilities are available at the golf course?
A grass tee
driving range; a chipping area with sand trap; and a large putting green.
Q: How many holes are there at the golf course?
Eighteen holes: four par 3's
guarded by water and trees; 10 lengthy par 4's; and four par 5's.
Q: How many sand traps are there at the golf course? There are 52 sand traps.
Q: Who do I call about horseback riding?
Paint Creek Stables: (740) 437-7325 or
(740) 437-7133. Their address is 10469 Post Road; Washington Court House Ohio
43160. It's a 5-10 minute drive from Deer Creek State Park.
Q: What river does Deer Creek Lake feed into? Scioto River
Q: Where are the tail waters?
Near the dam
Q: How deep is the lake?
40 feet deep at its deepest point near the dam
Q: What type of equipment do they have to offer at the marina?
Rowboats; canoes;
paddle boats; motor, bass, and ski boats; pontoons; sailboats; wave
runners; and bumper boats
Q: What is the phone number at the marina? (740) 869-4543 Park
Q: What is the phone number at the Shooting Range office? (740) 869-2746
Q: What is the phone number at the Park Office?
(740) 869-3124
Q: What is the phone number at the Beach office?
(740) 869-4101
Q: What is the phone number at the Wildlife office?
(740) 869-2365
Q: Can I hunt in Deer Creek State Park?
Yes in season with the appropriate
permit.
Q: Is Deer Creek State Park open year 'round?
Yes
Q: Can I feed the wild animals in the state park?
The Department of Natural Resources recommends that you do not feed the animals.
Interacting with humans could harm the animals. Interacting with the animals
could place humans in harm's way. These are wild animals; they should be left on
their own to find their food.
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A Bed and Breakfast experience
can offer the finest features of a quality hotel, with the added
pleasure of making instant friends in a new place. A B&B differs from a
hotel in that the innkeeper owns the property and resides there.
B&Bs may cost less than a hotel, especially when you consider most have
fewer taxes applied, breakfast is included, and you don't tip the bellman.
There are fewer than three guest rooms and they require very personal
attention. Certain things are needed to achieve this.
Cooking and unregistered guests are not
allowed. Smoking is not allowed. Children are welcome and we even have a
more whimsical room available for them. Since we do not have a "staff", it
is important to pre-arrange arrival and departure times. We need time
to clean rooms, go grocery shopping, do bookkeeping, sewing, minor repairs,
etc. Avoid surprises for yourself and us by keeping these considerations in
mind. Arrival time must be confirmed in advance so we can be there to meet you.
We can accept some credit cards
when payment is in advance. Since we will turn away other guests
once reservations are made, a security deposit of fifty percent of the room
fee will be required. Since a cancellation may mean a significant loss
(we do not "double book" rooms), there is a cancellation fee.
In the event of a cancellation 30 or more days in advance there will be an
administration charge of $25 dollars. Cancellations of less than 30 days
typically result in a loss of the deposit amount.
It is the responsibility of the guest at the time of booking
to consider these policies. Many travelers purchase trip cancellation
insurance to cover losses in the event of unforeseen changes in their
plans. Your host will be glad to verify to your insurance agent any losses
incurred to you in such an event.
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Rates include a country
breakfast for two
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All prices based on double
occupancy
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Additional persons charged on a per night per room basis:
- Guests 11 and older: $20.00
- Children 10 and under: $10.00
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Business travelers, call for
rates Sunday - Thursday
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Discounted Rates available
for extended stay (4 or more nights) or full home rental
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Payment may be made with a
credit card (in advance) or cash.
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Reservations must be
guaranteed with a major credit card.
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We are a smoke-free
facility. Smoking is not permitted at any time inside or outside the
home. Violation of this policy will result in a $75.00 fee
to the registered guest.
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Prices subject to change
without notice

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Deer Creek Dam Bed &
Breakfast
21912 Deer Creek Road
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
740-994-0500
email: Hosts@DeerCreekDam.com
