Heartland Country Resort

What Heartland Country Resort does

Heartland Country Resort is a privately held bed and breakfast resort operating on a 10-acre farm in Fredericktown, Ohio, approximately 40 minutes northeast of Columbus and 1.5 hours southwest of Cleveland. The property offers four luxury accommodations — three private log home cabin suites (Harmony, Serenity, Tranquility) and a Lodge suite — capable of hosting up to 20 overnight guests. Each suite is equipped with gas fireplaces, 2-person Jacuzzi tubs, flat-screen TVs, full or partial kitchens, private entrances, and porches with swings. A distinguishing feature has been the on-site Heartland Farm Animal Sanctuary, housing horses, alpacas, a camel, fallow deer, pot-bellied pigs, goats, poultry, peacocks, and other livestock; the property is transitioning this sanctuary to a North Carolina retirement farm beginning May 2025.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with bookings generated through the company's own website (integrated with ThinkReservations), phone, and email — no third-party distribution intermediaries are used. Revenue streams include overnight accommodations, event venue rental (up to 50 guests for weddings, receptions, meetings, and retreats), curated packages (Romantic Getaway, Family Getaway, Small Outdoor Wedding, 5-Night Stay with Breakfast), gift certificates, and pet fees ($25/night per pet, up to two pets per suite). Target segments are couples, families, pet owners, event hosts, and small groups/retreats. An 8-person team operates the property, and pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. The company holds no patents, has no disclosed funding, and operates with no proprietary technology platforms.

Name

Heartland Country Resort

Legal name

Heartland Country Resort

Website

https://heartlandcountryresort.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Heartland Country Resort is a privately held bed and breakfast on a 10-acre farm in Fredericktown, Ohio, offering four luxury cabin suites, event venue rentals for up to 50 guests, and curated stay packages to couples, families, and small groups seeking countryside getaways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bed & Breakfast Hospitality

NAICS

Bed-and-Breakfast Inns (721191), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Country Inns & Rural B&Bs (THAGAHAD), Cabins & Cottages (THAMADAA), Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Bed and breakfast
• Cabin rentals
• Wedding venues
• Farm stay experiences
• Event venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericktown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Overnight Accommodations: Revenue from renting private log home cabin suites (Harmony, Serenity, Tranquility) and the Lodge Suite, each featuring amenities such as gas fireplaces, 2-person Jacuzzi tubs, flat-screen TVs, kitchen or kitchenette, private entrances, and private porches with swings. Accommodates up to 20 guests total.
2. Event Venue Rental: Revenue from hosting weddings, receptions, meetings, birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, class reunions, family gatherings, and church/work retreats. Includes rental of outdoor pavilion for up to 50 guests and Lodge for receptions with table, chair, and linen rental.
3. Special Packages: Curated packages including Romantic Getaway for Two (2-night minimum with breakfast, chocolate-covered strawberries, flowers, rose petals), Family Getaway Retreat (2-night minimum for family of 4 with farm animal tour, fire pit, hayride, fishing), and Small Outdoor Wedding Package (2-night stay, massage, pavilion rental, Lodge reception for up to 50 guests).
4. Pet Fees: $25 per night per pet fee for guests bringing pets (up to 2 pets per suite). Includes requirement for pets to be crated when left alone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Heartland Country Resort operates a bed and breakfast resort on a 10-acre farm in Fredericktown, Ohio, offering private luxury log home cabin suites (Harmony, Serenity, Tranquility) and a Lodge Suite for overnight stays of up to 20 guests. The property combines cabin accommodations with an on-site farm animal sanctuary experience, curated stay packages (romantic, family, wedding), and event venue rental for weddings, receptions, meetings, and retreats of up to 50 guests.

Product overview

Heartland Country Resort is a single-property bed and breakfast resort offering private cabin suite accommodations and event venue services on a 10-acre farm with an animal sanctuary. The product portfolio includes four distinct cabin/lodge suite accommodations (Harmony, Serenity, Tranquility, and Lodge Suites), an on-site farm animal sanctuary with diverse livestock, a special events venue for weddings and gatherings, curated stay packages (Romantic Getaway, Family Getaway, Pet-Friendly), and gift certificates. The property can accommodate up to 20 guests and is positioned as a countryside retreat destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guest Cabin Suites (Harmony, Serenity, Tranquility) Three luxurious private log home cabin suites featuring gas fireplaces, 2-person Jacuzzi tubs, flat-screen TVs, fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, private entrances, and private porches with swings. Designed for couples and small families seeking private countryside retreats.
• Lodge Suite Spacious lodge with full kitchen and dining area, fireplace, Foosball table, large flat-screen TV, screened-in porch, gas grill, and assortment of indoor and outdoor games. Sleeps up to 12 adults comfortably with main floor bedroom and loft beds, suited for larger families and group gatherings.
• Heartland Farm Animal Sanctuary Experience On-site animal sanctuary featuring horses, chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, rabbits, fallow deer, a camel, donkey, pigs, ponies, dogs, cats, and peacocks. Guests can participate in farm chores such as gathering eggs, feeding animals, and brushing livestock. Note: sanctuary operations are transitioning to a retirement farm in North Carolina starting May 2025.
• Special Events Venue Rental Event venue with open floor plan accommodating large and small gatherings including weddings, receptions, meetings, and birthday parties. Features include large kitchen, serving bar, flat-screen TV, stone fireplace, and enclosed 3-season patio with hot-tub. Pavilion rental available for up to 50 guests.
• Romantic Getaway for Two Package 2-night minimum stay in a luxury cabin suite including country-style breakfast for two, a dozen chocolate-covered strawberries, fresh flower bouquet, and silk rose petals. Optional full body massage available for additional fee. Designed for couples seeking romantic escapes.
• Family Getaway Retreat Package 2-night minimum stay in the Tranquility Suite for 2 adults and 2 children ages 6 and older. Includes country-style breakfast, private farm animal petting zoo tour, fire pit access, hayride or property stroll, and paddle boat. Optional massage available.
• Small Outdoor Wedding Package 2-night stay in Harmony or Serenity Suites, deep tissue massage per guest, outdoor pavilion rental for up to 50 guests, Lodge rental for reception, and table, chair, and linen rental for up to 50 guests. Pricing available through direct contact at 740-513-1990.
• Pet-Friendly Accommodations Overnight accommodations allowing up to 2 pets per suite at $25 per night per pet. Pets must be non-aggressive, kept on leash outdoors, and crated when left unattended. Fee may be waived at owner's discretion.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for purchase, providing recipients with flexible options to book stays and experiences at the resort.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guest capacity of up to 20 overnight guests and up to 50 event attendees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Booking.com: A global online travel agency offering hotels, B&Bs, vacation rentals, and unique stays. Comparable as a primary OTA channel and competitive benchmark for direct-booking lodging properties like Heartland.
• Center Parcs: A European forest-resort operator offering short-stay cabin accommodations with on-site activities, dining, and family programming. Comparable as a multi-revenue-stream (lodging + activities + F&B + events) resort concept, though at much larger scale and primarily U.K./European.
• Airbnb: The dominant short-term vacation rental marketplace offering rural farm stays, cabins, and unique accommodations globally. Relevant as both a competitive distribution channel and the broader category leader in short-term rental lodging that Heartland competes against for direct bookings.
• Vrbo: A major vacation rental marketplace focused on whole-home and cabin rentals in leisure destinations. Comparable as a competing booking channel for rural cabin and vacation home bookings similar to Heartland's cabin suites.

Emerging players

• Getaway: A network of tiny cabin retreats near major U.S. metropolitan areas designed for screen-free, off-grid weekend escapes. Comparable as a curated small-cabin escape brand targeting urban couples and small families, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Under Canvas: A luxury glamping operator with safari-inspired tented camps near U.S. national parks. Comparable as an experience-led outdoor accommodation concept targeting experiential travelers, weddings, and events, though at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Glenlaurel Scottish Inn: A Scottish-themed country inn in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio offering luxury suites, multi-course dinners, and event venue services. Comparable as a rural Ohio lodging-and-event destination catering to romantic getaways and small weddings.
• The Inn at Honey Run: A boutique country inn in Millersburg, Ohio (Amish Country) offering private suites and cottages with curated guest experiences. Directly comparable to Heartland as a rural Ohio lodging property targeting couples and small events with luxury amenities.
• The Mohicans: A treehouse and cabin resort in Glenmont, Ohio featuring unique elevated lodging and event venue services. Comparable as a small-capacity, experience-driven rural Ohio resort targeting couples, families, and events.
• Ravenwood Castle: A castle-themed lodging and event venue in New Plymouth, Ohio offering themed rooms, cabins, and wedding/event services. Comparable as a rural Ohio experiential lodging property with strong event/wedding business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Heartland-Country-Resort-171289672925070
• Instagraminstagram.com/heartland_country_resort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heartland-country-resort

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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