Forsythia Forest
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Suitability
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Slideouts Allowed -
Generators Allowed -
Barbecues Allowed -
Lawnchairs Allowed -
Pets Welcome
Amenities
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15 Amp Electric Hookup -
Wifi -
Tow Vehicle Parking -
Campfire Ring -
None for hookups
Description
This is a 6- acre wooded lot with a large pond so you will not be close to the neighbors. Pets are welcome if you keep them from running loose. Please clean up after them, or make sure they do their business in the woods - which are plentiful! Please contact me for more information. Fresh water is also available to refill your tanks and 15-amp electric can be made available.
House Rules
If you smoke, please DO NOT THROW BUTTS on the ground - place them in your garbage. Please leave the driveway clear so people can drive in and out at any time. If are parking up near the house, please keep music low since there is a bedroom upstairs over the garage. Clean up any doggie do-do and throw into the woods. Please do not throw any plastic bags or trash in my brown recycling can (we can only recycle #1 & #2 plastic, glass, paper and cardboard). Feel free to throw your trash in the big blue container at the end of the driveway.
Access Road Conditions
Easy access from Ohio Turnpike, Interstates 80, 90, 71 and 480. All paved roads and paved, level driveway. Entrance to drive has a drainage ditch under the driveway, so it is important to stay on the pavement. Driveway is 12' wide. Check with me on the parking situation to determine what is available for you to use. Be careful to NOT go off the concrete driveway since it is often very wet and soft and you'll sink in mud and destroy the grass.
Tow Vehicle Parking Details
The tow vehicle can park near where you park your rig. Contact me before you arrive about parking details - depending on weather conditions. There is not a good area to turn around if you have a tow vehicle.
Availability
You are welcome to camp even if I am not home, so just send me a message and we can arrange your stay. Winters in Ohio are probably not the best for camping, but if you need a spot and the roads aren't bad, you are welcome to try.
REST OF THE FINE PRINT: Pets on leash only, as we have 4 indoor/outdoor cats. Electricity is only 15 AMP. You may run your generator between 9 AM and 10 PM.
Our wi-fi is password-protected and I can give you the password when you arrive. If you have a really strong booster you might be able to receive the signal, so we can try. Verizon signal is good. T Mobile is very weak.
Location
COLUMBIA STATION, OH, United States of America
Suggested Local Attractions
Downtown Cleveland is only 25 minutes away - home of the 2nd largest live theater district in the country, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center- including the NASA Glenn Visitor Center, sports events - Cleveland Indians, Cavaliers, Browns Stadium, and University Circle - including the Art Museum, Natural History Museum, Modern Art Museum, Severance Hall (Cleveland Orchestra's home), Crawford Aviation and Auto Museum. About 1 hour away is Cedar Point Amusement Park, the Lake Erie Islands Ferries - to go to Put-in-Bay, etc. and great boating/Lake Erie fishing and swimming.
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ForsythiaForest
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38 Positive References
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References for Forsythia Forest
Thewanderingwildcat
Accommodating and friendly
Due to rain, we were having some trouble backing our trailer up the long driveway so our host graciously offered us to park in the neighbours driveway as it was wider. We had a comfortable sleep with a lovely view of a lake. Thank you!
RVingTheCountry
Big and beautiful area to park.
Loved our stay at Forsythia Forest! Even though the host was gone on her RV adventure when we arrived she was still kind enough to let us stay. We parked in a big beautiful field where my dog got to play. He loved it. Quiet and beautiful, what more can you ask for. Thank you once again!
Knippers
Wonderful place and time
Forsynthia Gorest was a great place to stay. Plenty of space close to shopping and not far from Cuyahoga NP and Huntington Beach Bay Village. Great host who we"ll come back to when we're in the area. Thank you for great visit. Will definitely recommend.
SkyChick
Fantastic Host
My host was fantastic. She has a great sense of humor and did her best to accommodate my needs. Both being scuba divers, we had a lot to talk about, and with her neighbor being a pilot, as am I, we had dinner and swapped fun stories. You may need to back into her driveway (about 250 feet) to get to the parking spot depending on the size and type of your rig. I have a jeep and 20 foot travel trailer, so I backed it into the driveway and then disconnected the vehicle to park next to the trailer. You may want to discuss that with her prior to booking a stay.
HermanvanMarwijk
nice place to stay
a very nice host.
HermanvanMarwijk
nice place to stay
What a nice host and it's a beautiful place to stay
RelaxRN
Accommodating
Forsythia Forest was a great host. Very accommodating . Close to Cleveland and several parks that were great to bike and hike in. We enjoyed having dinner with her. She recommended GibbsButcherBlock store where we got some fantastic chicken sausage. We recommend staying here if you are exploring this area of Ohio.
Miranda
Wonderful stay
I had a very relaxed and quiet stay at ForsynthiaForest. The host introduced me to one of her friends and we had a lovely dinner together.
lynnedits2
Great spot
Easy to find, great spot. Very hospitable host. Thank you!
JeromeJankowski
pretty place
we had a bit of a hiccough at first because of a miscommunication about where we were to park our rig but all ended up working out okay and our hostess was very pleasant
Earlie
Great stay!
Regretted not meeting our hostess but enjoyed our brief stay. Hearing the train felt like home. Loved listening to frogs too!
pdfrench19
Easy in and out
Quick stay, good communication.
Rachel
Forsythia is a nature filled site
Excellent place for a relaxing stay especially for a smaller rig. Convenient and easy for host and guest
Roule.ma.poule
A new friend
What a wonderful stay we had with Valerie. We felt like we already known each other for a long time. We had the pleasure to share a real good vegetarian meal together and discuss about so many things. We would stay here again, Valerie is such a precious person.
Woodpaddler
Very nice setting
Valerie was a very welcoming host. We stayed two nights and enjoyed visiting the grandkids as well as fly fishing in the Rocky River. This property has a lovely pond and we even spotted a nesting pair of Cooper Hawks! Thanks again, Valerie!
eldmon2008
Beautiful setting
We enjoyed the quiet, country setting. Our host was very accommodating. We were able to get in with our 40 foot 5th wheel but the turn into the drive was a bit narrow so be prepared for that!
dlteamor
Quiet and Peaceful
We had a lovely stay and the host was absolutely wonderful! Thanks for your hospitality. 🤗
Thunderheart
Excellent Host!
We ended up being a day delayed, and had to cancel, but host was very accommodating, every step of the way! Excellent communication, and looking forward to meeting her in our future travels when in the area next! Highly recommended! *****
CaroleC
Everything was great!
I’ve enjoyed this place very much. Place is great but host is even greater! Valery as many interest and skills, it’s a pleasure to get to know her. Very nice and generous person.
LoveHouse
A wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful stay at ForsythiaForest! She shared her beautiful yard by her pond with us, and we had lots of friendly, helpful talks about RVing and many other subjects. We enjoyed the quiet surroundings, and our many walks along the road, a great place to get some exercise. Thank you!!
RedwoodMagpie
Wonderful Host & Beautiful Location
Valerie is great company- she knows the area well and is friendly & out going. Her place is quiet and comfortable and within easy driving distance of Cleaveland. She is one of the best hosts we have had the pleasure of staying with!
zakmontoya
Absolutely awesome
Our stay in Forsythia was amazing. The hostess is absolutely incredible. She bent over backwards to accommodate us and make us feel welcome. Can’t say enough good things about our stay.
JustAPlace2Rest
A fun host with plenty of stories
ForsythiaForest was a delightful host and it was fun to listen to her stories. Our arrival and departure were different than we'd initially indicated and she was very gracious and seemed little concerned. Our big rig was a bit of a challenge to get into the drive but with care and patience we were able without incident.
Jjmarshall21
An excellent stay!
Valerie was an excellent host and Forsythia Forest was a great place to park our rig for 5 nights. She provided extension cords to help reach 15A service to our rig and we used our water jug to fill our fresh tank. The grassy parking space was big enough to turn our 33’ rig and level. It was solid even though there was a lot of rain in the weeks around our stay. Valerie went out of her way to make us feel at home and I can highly recommend her site for anyone passing through the area.
Nash23D
Great place
The host is wonderful and knowledgable about the area. The RV area is a distance from the house but there are extension cords available for use. We appreciated the generosity and would stay again.
Kimpro
Lovely Location & Great Host
We stayed in a corner of Forsythia Forest for 3 nights. The spot was level, partially shaded, and our host ran a cord out to us so we could have electricity. Valerie was friendly and fun to visit with. We highly recommend her location to anyone staying in the Cleveland area.
Kim & Joe
Coast2Coast
Wonderful host!
Forsythia Forrest was a great host with a phenomenal spot for boondocking. She was very pleasant and helped with information around town. I was only able to stay 1 night bc of my travel plans but wish I could of stayed longer. I definitely recommend!
dcperry
Very nice stay
I stayed 1 night while passing through. Host was very nice and friendly. Property was beautiful and peaceful. Appreciate the hospitality.
irishdane3
Great spot!
ForsythiaForest offered us a place to stay while visiting the Cleveland area. Great spot in the woods but not too far from the city. Felt very safe there. The host is very friendly and accommodating too. We enjoyed chatting about our shared RV passion and experiences. <emoji>
HustleHighway
Wonderful Stay!
ForstythiaForest is an amazing host with a great property away from it all, but still close enough to drive to it if you want. We have a big rig so she allowed us to park on the grass in her yard, next to her pond. She even let us run an extension cord out to our rig so we could plug in. The driveway has a tight turn in but we are newbies and managed it just fine. We would gladly stay here again! Thank you for your hospitality!
sladventurers
Interesting and generous
Our family stayed with ForsythiaForest while visiting Cleveland and had a lovely time. She was so kind and thoughtful, has a beautiful property that felt like a touch of camping right near the city, and was a fun person to talk to about life and travels. We happily recommend her as a host to others and are glad we had the chance to pass through here on our trip. Thank you, Forsythia Forest!
Waldo
A nice stay.
Our host was welcoming and most obliging even though she was busy. We enjoyed our stay and our chats. Close enough to Cleveland.
BearCass1
Bull Frogs
We stayed 2 nights and it was very peaceful. Bull Frogs croaking.. and woke to Cicadas emerging and flying about.
Our host was having a new slab poured for her RV, so was busy with that. A very nice quirt spot to rest up. Very nice host.
Thanks, Ty & Maggie
kevnancy
Nice stay in Cleveland area.
Had a 1 night stay with ForsythiaForest. It was a great location as a gateway into Cleveland. We enjoyed getting to know Her. She had plenty of room for us in her driveway.
tinydandelionseed
Rocket Science!
We stayed four days with this super smart, hilarious, thoughtful and generous host. We are self-sufficient with power and water, so we had a beautiful spot on the front lawn near the pond, and had awesome sunlight streaming down on our solar panels. It takes about 40 min to drive to downtown Cleveland, and there was a great local market with fresh fruit and veg about a mile up the road. Thanks so much ForsythiaForest - we had a great time sharing stories and wine!!
lmccollim
Great Host
I would say to anyone considering staying with this member or having this member as a guest, they will be pleasently supprised. She was a great host and I look forward to
staying with her in the future if I need a place to stay in this area again. Nice setting in the country and very quite. I offer my thanks to her for being a great host. I am a new member and hope that she is an example of what I can expect from boondockers.
PaoloGio
Fantastic woman!
We stayed at Valerie's for five days. After only being there for a few hours we were like old friends. She makes you feel at home and she is very down to earth. Valerie put us at ease and gave us everything we needed and more.
Valerie was also great company and a great guide to the attractions of the area.
The place is beautiful. The area is sourranded by nature, with many birds and deer. We spent a night sitting at a bonfire making smores. thank you Valerie from your Italian friends!