Located right across the street from Ohio Northern University’s campus and steps from downtown, this home was one of the first places ONU Founder, Henry Solomon Lehr lived when he ventured to Ada, Ohio. His granddaughter lived there carrying on the Lehr-Kennedy legacy.
Enjoy Padrones Pizza, just steps away, Mona’s lunches at 302 carry out (right next door!), visit family in the area, Tavern 101, enjoy the Ada Park, just minutes away, or take a stroll through campus! Welcome home!
The space
Welcome to this historic home built in the 1800’s with a quaint, cozy feel throughout, once serving as a residence to Henry Solomon Lehr, Ohio Northern University’s founder, and his wife, who hosted many guests as they passed through it visited Ada. Carrying on the tradition of fellowship and care, we welcome you, to our little Village of Ada and we hope you find your stay at The Grady House welcoming and enjoyable.
Check in: 4:00 pm
Check out: 11:00 am
Parking:
Two private parking spaces are within feet of the back entry to the home. One step is required for entry into the home. The home has a quaint front porch, two chairs and is located right next to 302 Carryout for your convenience.
Keyless Entry is located at the back entrance and a personalized code will be given to you for your stay.
Kitchen:
You’ll enter through the back door into a large kitchen that has dinnerware, utensils, baking and cookware, a dishwasher, stove, microwave, full-size refrigerator, and coffeemaker.
Laundry Room: There is a full size washer and dryer located in the laundry room.
Dining Room: The Dining Room has a dining table that will comfortably hold up to six people for your meals, conversation and fellowship.
Living Room: Enjoy comfortable seating in the living room, as well as a dedicated desk for work, journaling or additional seating needs, as well as central air, high speed internet and a Fire TV, as well as games and cards for family entertainment.
First Floor Bedroom/Bath:
The first floor bedroom hosts a queen size bed, a closet, a reading/seating area, dresser and the main bathroom with a shower/bath is directly connected to this bedroom.
Second Floor Bedrooms:
The second floor had two bedroom, including one with a full-size bed, reading chair, dresser and a half bath connected to this bedroom.
The second upstairs bedroom includes a single daybed.
Guest access
Guests will have access to the above mentioned areas of the home and the parking spaces, excluding the garage.
Other things to note
We encourage the guests to have a wonderful stay and to treat the home with love and care and to adhere to guest counts.
This home has had many years of longevity and we are happy to continue to offer the same welcoming aspects that Henry Solomon Lehr offered back in 1875 to those who ventured through Ada.
No parties of any extreme fashion may be held in the home. There are several pieces that are historical, including for example, the couch in the living room. The couch was purchased from the Estate of Dr. DeBow Freed, former president of ONU, as he and Kitty Freed purchased it for their library. It was seldom used, due to the location of the piece, as the library was not regularly used for entertaining, but was selected and picked out by them for their home. It is appropriate that this piece join the home where President Lehr lived, as did his granddaughter, Miss Mary Kennedy, a dear friend to Dr. and Mrs. Freed.
Fun fact! When I was a student at ONU (yes, me…your host), I used to deliver Mrs. Freed’s famous and beautiful pink roses to Miss Mary, at this house! SO much history here! Enjoy it, respect it, love it, and know many greats have walked this same path.
There is a spacious backyard with plenty of grass. Should you want to explore Wedding or Baby Showers, Reunions, Graduation Gathering or Professional or Work Retreats, please let know!
