Columbus to Madison is 183 miles, nearly all on I-71. Eight adults-only rooms at a Lake Erie winery, a private beach below and Headlands Beach nearby.
Our family spent eight years finishing this stone and slate mansion before opening it to guests in 2024. Today, the house brings together our boutique hotel, restaurant and wine bar, with Lake Erie beyond the north windows. Estate Cabernet Franc is grown, pressed and poured on the property; the 2022 vintage received Double Gold at the 2025 Ohio Wine Competition. Read our story.
Worth the drive
Why stay with us
At 2 hours 45 minutes, Columbus is close enough for a one- or two-night stay built around Lake Erie. A private beach sits below the inn, and Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor has the longest natural beach in Ohio. From May to November 1, weather permitting, inn guests have a heated pool (80°F) and hot tub. Evenings can stay on the property: the restaurant serves lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday, and the wine bar pours estate wines, including a Riesling made from Lake Erie grapes, along with cocktails and Irish whiskeys. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar.
On the estate
What’s waiting when you arrive
Your room, dinner and the wine bar share one estate on Lake Erie.
Stay
Eight rooms, adults only
Every room has a private bath and one king or queen bed. Choose a private rooftop patio, an in-room Jacuzzi or a room with a separate living area. Standard breakfast is cooked to order and included each morning.
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Menu
A table in the house
Chef Jeff Gable’s kitchen buys in season from West Orchards, Bonner Farms and Rainbow Farms. Join us Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner; the wine bar serves the full kitchen menu, wine and cocktails.
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The estate
Lake Erie, right outside
Walk the estate’s private shoreline or spend an afternoon above the lake. The pool and shared outdoor hot tub are for registered guests, May to November 1, weather permitting. Ask about arranging a massage when you book.
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The inn
Find the room you want to come back to
A private patio, an in-room Jacuzzi, a separate living room or a queen bed by the water. Compare the room details, then check current rates and availability.
A stay worth planning around
Leave Columbus at 1 p.m. on a Friday and you reach Madison around the 4 p.m. check-in, with time for the pool before dinner. In summer the two-night minimum applies, so book Friday and Saturday. Outside summer, a single Wednesday or Thursday night is possible on open dates.
Mansfield, on the way up I-71
The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, used for most of the filming of The Shawshank Redemption (1994), is a short detour from I-71, which passes Mansfield about halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. The prison opened in 1896 and closed in 1990. Self-guided tours run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from April through October, and Thursday to Sunday from November through March. The whole drive uses free interstates.
Friday: from I-71 to the pool
A 1 p.m. start from Columbus gets you to Madison around 4, when check-in opens. From May to November 1, weather permitting, the heated pool (80°F) and hot tub are open to inn guests, so there is time for a swim before dinner. Dinner runs until 9 on Friday, with stone-fired flatbreads and corn-crusted walleye on the menu. Meals and drinks are charged separately from the room, and Sunday check-out is at 11.
Saturday at Fairport Harbor
After breakfast, which is cooked to order from 8:30 to 10 with coffee and fresh juice included, drive west to Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park. Its sand beach is shallow, lifeguards cover the swimming area in summer, and the rental stand has kayaks and paddleboards. At noon, walk up to the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse on Second Street, open seasonally (check the days before you go). The tower has 69 narrow, open steps to an outdoor deck, and closed-toe shoes are required. Drive back in mid-afternoon for the private beach below the inn, then dinner.
Suite 101 after a beach day
Suite 101 is on the first floor, which matters on a beach weekend: wet towels, coolers and bags do not have to go up a staircase, and the inn has no elevator. It has a clawfoot tub and a steam shower for rinsing off sand. Like every room, its bath is private. In summer, remember the two-night minimum when you choose your dates.
Book Suite 101, read the things to do nearby for more of the shoreline, and reserve dinner for both nights.
The drive
Getting here
I-71 north to I-271 in Medina County, I-271 north to I-90, then I-90 east to the Route 528 exit in Madison. About 183 miles, with no toll roads.
Set your destination to 1300 Belleair Avenue, Madison, Ohio. Check current navigation before leaving and allow for traffic and stops. Once here, your room, the restaurant and the wine bar are on the same property.
Good to know
Common questions
Which Lake Erie beaches are near Vincent William?
Inn guests have a private beach below the inn. Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor, west of Madison, has the longest natural beach in Ohio, and Geneva State Park is east along the shore. Geneva-on-the-Lake, about 10 minutes away, has the Strip. For swimming at the inn, the heated pool is open May to November 1.
Do the beaches near Madison charge admission?
Most do not. Ohio state parks have no entrance fee, so Headlands Beach and Geneva State Park are free. Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, run by Lake Metroparks, may charge a fee in season and has lifeguards in summer. Inn guests can also use the private beach below the inn at no charge.
Can we leave Columbus after work on Friday?
Yes. Leaving at 5 p.m. puts you in Madison by about 7:45. Check-in opens at 4 p.m., and the restaurant serves until 9 on Fridays, so book a table for about 8:15. Call the inn at (440) 428-1300 if your arrival will run later than planned.
Vincent William
1300 Belleair Ave.
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-1300
info@vincentwilliamwine.com
Opening Hours
Wednesday
12 to 9 pm
Thursday
12 to 9 pm
Friday
12 to 9 pm
Saturday
12 to 9 pm
Sunday
11 to 8 pm · Brunch to 2
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Madison, Ohio · Lake Erie