Indianapolis to Madison, Ohio, is about 357 miles by I-70 and I-71. Eight adults-only rooms at a Lake Erie winery, 10 minutes from Geneva-on-the-Lake.
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
Geneva-on-the-Lake, about 10 minutes from the inn, has drawn summer visitors since 1869, when Cullen Spencer and Edward Pratt opened picnic grounds with beach access at Sturgeon Point; it grew into Ohio's first summer resort. The Strip still runs along the lake there. At Vincent William, inn guests have a private beach below the house and, from May to November 1, a heated pool (80°F) and hot tub, weather permitting. For a room with its own outdoor space, Suite 205 has a king bed and a private rooftop patio over the lake. Breakfast is cooked to order from 8:30 to 10, with coffee and fresh juice included.
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
Five hours means leaving Indianapolis by 10:30 a.m. for a 4 p.m. check-in, allowing for a stop. Book two nights at least, three if you can. Summer carries a two-night minimum; the pool and hot tub run May to November 1, so a June or September weekend covers both the pool and the lake.
Yellow Springs, off I-70
Glen Helen Nature Preserve, at 405 Corry Street in Yellow Springs, is south of I-70 near Springfield. Its trails follow the Little Miami River gorge to the spring that gave the village its name. The preserve is open daily from dawn to dusk, and a $2 per person donation is appreciated. I-70, I-71, I-271 and I-90 east of Cleveland are all toll-free.
Arriving after five hours on I-70
Leaving Indianapolis at 10:30 puts you in Madison around 4 p.m., when check-in opens. The clock does not change, since both cities are on Eastern time. After I-70 and I-71, go straight to the private beach below the inn, or, May to November 1 and weather permitting, the pool and hot tub for inn guests. Book dinner for 7: the menu runs from stone-fired flatbreads to cannoli. Dinner is billed on its own, apart from the room.
A Saturday on the Strip and in the treetops
Breakfast comes first, cooked to order from 8:30 to 10 from a standard menu, with coffee and fresh juice included. Then ride the 2-mile paved trail through Geneva State Park along the lake. Next door, Lake Erie Canopy Tours on North Broadway runs zip lines from towers up to 60 feet tall; full tours start in late May. Have lunch on the Geneva-on-the-Lake Strip at Old Firehouse Winery, which opened in 1988 in the village’s first fire station and keeps a Sunset Bar on the lake. Take a ride back to the inn for dinner.
Suite 101, first floor
After five hours of driving, Suite 101 saves you the stairs, which matters because the inn has no elevator. It is on the first floor and has a clawfoot tub and a steam shower in its private bath. Check-out is at 11 a.m. In summer the two-night minimum applies, so book Friday and Saturday together.
Reserve Suite 101 on the first floor, plan rides to the Strip and back with Getting around, and hold a table for your first evening.
The drive
Getting here
I-70 east past Dayton to Columbus, I-71 north to I-271, then I-90 east to the Route 528 exit in Madison. About 357 miles with no tolls, and both cities are on Eastern time.
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
How far is Vincent William from Indianapolis?
About 357 miles, or 5 hours of driving, on I-70 and I-71 through Columbus. There are no tolls and no time-zone change: Indianapolis and Madison are both on Eastern time. With a stop, leave by mid-morning to arrive when check-in opens at 4 p.m.
How far is the inn from the Geneva-on-the-Lake Strip?
About 10 minutes by car. If you plan to drink on the Strip, GoGeneva and Sunset Taxi are the local ride services, which saves anyone from driving back to Madison. The inn itself is quieter: eight adults-only rooms above the restaurant, with the restaurant closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is the pool open for a summer weekend from Indianapolis?
Yes. The pool is heated to 80°F and, with the hot tub, is open to inn guests from May to November 1, weather permitting. A private beach sits below the inn. In summer the inn has a two-night minimum, so book Friday and Saturday together.
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
© 2026 Vincent William Wine
Madison, Ohio · Lake Erie