Seventy minutes north of Akron by Route 8, I-271 and I-90: an adults-only winery inn in Madison, Ohio, with eight rooms on Lake Erie and breakfast included.
Vincent William is an adults-only inn with eight rooms above our restaurant and wine bar, in a stone and slate mansion that opened to guests in 2024, 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
From Akron, a 70-minute drive brings you to a private beach, estate wine and eight rooms on Lake Erie. Vincent William has a private beach below the inn, and from May to November 1, weather permitting, a pool heated to 80 degrees and a hot tub for inn guests. The inn is a stone mansion that Michael and Katy Profeta opened in 2024, with eight adults-only rooms. Downstairs, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday, and the wine bar pours the estate Cabernet Franc, grown on one acre beside the inn. At 70 minutes each way, a Friday departure after lunch still arrives with the afternoon left.
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 at the inn
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 Akron by 2:45 p.m. for the 4 p.m. check-in, and book dinner downstairs so no one drives after the wine. Outside summer one night works; in summer the two-night minimum applies. Plan dinner at the inn Wednesday through Sunday.
Brandywine Falls, off Route 8
Close to where Route 8 meets I-271, Brandywine Falls in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is at 8176 Brandywine Road, Sagamore Hills. A boardwalk from the parking lot reaches an accessible upper viewing area for the 60-foot falls; the lower deck is about 80 steps down. The 1.4-mile Brandywine Gorge Loop starts at the same lot and has restrooms and water. After that, I-271 and I-90 take you the rest of the way with no tolls.
A Friday afternoon drive up Route 8
Leave Akron at 2:45 and you reach Madison as check-in opens at 4. Change and go straight down to the private beach, or to the pool if it is between May and November 1. Book dinner for 7. Executive Chef Jeff Gable’s menu mixes American cooking with Italian and Irish family dishes, and the meal, like anything from the bar, is paid for separately from the room.
A beach day at Geneva State Park
Breakfast is included: eggs and the rest of the standard menu are cooked to order from 8:30 to 10, with coffee and fresh juice. Drive 15 minutes east to Geneva State Park, where Breakwater Beach has 600 feet of sand and a paved trail runs along the shore past the marina. For lunch, walk or drive onto the Geneva-on-the-Lake Strip; Eddie’s Grill has served burgers and homemade root beer there since 1950. Back at the inn by 3, the hot tub is open to guests in season. Take a table at 7 and order the estate Cabernet Franc.
Friends from Akron booking two rooms
For two couples, or two friends who each want a room, reserve two of the eight together. Every room has one king or queen bed and a private bath. Summer weekends carry a two-night minimum, so book Friday and Saturday. Check-out on Sunday is 11 a.m.
Compare the eight rooms to find two that suit your group, read the Geneva State Park guide for the beach, and reserve Friday dinner for everyone at once.
The drive
Getting here
Route 8 north to I-271, I-271 north to its end at I-90 in Willoughby Hills, then I-90 east to exit 212 (Route 528) in Madison: 69 miles, no tolls.
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
Can we visit several wineries without driving?
Yes. Vincent William works with local ride partners, GoGeneva, Sunset Taxi and The Lodge wine shuttle, so a day of Grand River Valley wineries such as M Cellars, South River Vineyard and Debonne does not need a designated driver. Arrange the ride before you arrive, then come back for dinner.
Does the inn have a pool or a beach?
Both. A private beach sits below the inn, and from May to November 1 inn guests can use a pool heated to 80 degrees and a hot tub, weather permitting. The pool is for overnight guests only, so a dinner reservation alone does not include it.
How far is Vincent William from Akron?
It is 69 miles from downtown Akron, about 70 minutes. Take Route 8 north to I-271, stay on I-271 until it ends at I-90, then go east to exit 212 (Route 528) in Madison. There are no tolls. The inn is at 1300 Belleair Ave.
Vincent William
1300 Belleair Ave.
Madison, OH 44057
(440) 428-1300
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