Charming Rural Ohio Trailer Home w/ Reliable Natural Alarm Clock and Rail Views
Hosted by Norbert Schlaff
SuperHost · 8 years hosting
50ft from active mainline · Vibration continuous · Horn noise 24/7
Norbert inherited the property and says the train provides what he lovingly calls a rural alarm clock — reliable, never late, shakes you awake real gentle. The mainline schedule means you always know what time it is without checking your phone, which guests in a digital detox mindset specifically appreciate. He has reinforced the concrete blocks under the trailer recently and describes the situation as very stable, which he seems to believe. The price is genuinely excellent and the Ohio sky at night is something else.
What this place offers
House rules
- · Trains run at all hours — Norbert says you get used to it by night two
- · Do not investigate blocks under trailer
- · Vibration is normal; items may walk off shelves, please replace
- · No outdoor grilling on the track side of the property
Hosted by Norbert Schlaff
SuperHost · 8 years hosting
Response rate
100%
Response time
within 30 minutes
Languages
English, Some shouting
Norbert inherited the property and says the train provides what he lovingly calls a 'rural alarm clock' — reliable, never late, shakes you awake real gentle. The mainline schedule means you always know what time it is without checking your phone. He's reinforced the concrete blocks under the trailer and describes the situation as very stable.
4.76 · 8 reviews
Lucia E.
Miami, FL
The rural alarm clock is absolutely accurate. You always know what time it is and you appreciate it once you adjust. Norbert is a wonderful host.
Raymond G.
Kansas City, MO
The shake is rhythmic. The mainline schedule is visible from the window. I woke up gently and felt very in sync with the railroad industry.
Sandra K.
Richmond, VA
Country stay vibes at a country price. The train passes are every few hours and the rocking is actually quite pleasant. Norbert reinforced those concrete blocks well.
Harriet Z.
Edinburgh, UK
I slept through every single train. The trailer is well-insulated and surprisingly spacious. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Nadia O.
Atlanta, GA
Very charming and very loud. The 2 a.m. freight doesn't appear on the posted schedule but Norbert handled the question gracefully. Good stay overall.
Response from host
The freight schedule isn't controlled by me but I've updated the listing to note off-schedule runs! The 2 a.m. one is irregular — usually quiet. Thank you for the patience.
Ingrid
Stockholm, SE
The mainline schedule is basically a printed itinerary for the day. Very grounding. Norbert's place is clean, charming, and shockingly cozy.
Garrett P.
Denver, CO
The shaking at 3 a.m. moved my toiletries across the bathroom shelf with great velocity. The trailer itself did not move. Nothing broke. Host was responsive and called it 'vibration resonance, very normal.'
Response from host
The mainline creates some shelf movement on heavier freight nights — I've added non-slip shelf liners throughout now! The structure itself is fully stable. Glad nothing broke and hope you'll try again with the new liners.
Amara D.
Chicago, IL
The 50-foot description is generous but honestly the train just adds character to the stay. Norbert's warm personality makes up for any noise. Authentic rural experience.