The haunting

Some houses have history. This one seems to have a story of its own. When this historic home was first purchased in 1983, an unusual discovery was made while renovating: a newspaper article had been pasted to the back of a mirror inside the house. The article told the disturbing story of a little boy who had been murdered. There was no date on the article, and its origins remain a mystery as well as lights and TV’s turning on and off frequently. Since then, guests have reported some unsettling experiences of their own. Several guests have described being awakened in the middle of the night by the ghostly image of a little boy, dressed in clothing reminiscent of the 1930s, saying: “Help me… help me…” But the stories don’t stop at the main house. On the grounds sits a playhouse that has become one of the property’s most talked-about features. In the middle of the night, its monitoring system has reportedly activated with the warning: “Person in the playhouse.” The strange part? There was no one there. Checking the camera footage only deepens the mystery. Unexplained orbs of light could be seen floating silently inside the playhouse, appearing and disappearing without explanation, adding yet another unanswered question to a place already filled with them. Maybe the little boy who has been seen standing beside guests’ beds at night, softly pleading, “Help me,” isn’t always just wandering through the house. Perhaps, while everyone sleeps, he slips quietly into the playhouse—a place where, for a little while, he can simply be a child again. Could those strange glowing orbs be him playing in the darkness? Or perhaps he isn’t playing at all. Perhaps he is still searching for someone to help him. Whether you’re a believer in the paranormal, a skeptic looking for an explanation, or simply someone who loves a good mystery, The Haunted Manor invites you to experience the house for yourself. Come for the stay. Stay for the story. And keep an eye on the playhouse.

Reported activity

Frequent reports

Investigation history

Investigated privately

Adventure level

Gentle, comfortable and well lit, suitable for most people

Amenities

• ✓Parking on site
• ✓WiFi
• ✓Kitchen
• ✓Heating
• ✓Air conditioning
• ✓Restrooms
• ✓Bedding provided
• ✓Electricity
• ✓Running water
• ✓Photography allowed
• ✓Pets allowed

Accessibility

• ✓Step-free entrance
• ✓Wheelchair accessible throughout
• ✓Accessible restroom
• ✓Service animals welcome

House rules and requirements

Smoking is permitted outside on the patio. Ashtrays will be provided. No smoking in the house. Your credit card will be charged $200.00 if this rule is broken. No pets allowed unless agreed upon beforehand. IF AGREED A $75.00 charge will apply. This is a private estate. Guest are allowed to visit, but no parties. You must inform owner when you have invited guest. Parties are a different rate from a vacation stay. That rate is $2800.00 for up to 50 people for a five-hour event and $250.00 cleaning fee. Not to go later than 10:00pm. One Day Event Insurance is required. No guest allowed during Pandemic. Extra people in your reservation will be charged at $50.00 per person per night. An air mattress is available if needed. It is your responsibility to inflate and deflate. No use of Jacuzzi after 11:00pm or before 9:00am unless special arrangements are made with the owner. Pool and Spa lights are on a timer. They turn off at 11:00. Text 35 minutes in winter and 20 minutes in summer before you want to take a Jacuzzi to allow for it to heat up. Please let me know when you are finished so I can turn it off. I have an app on my phone and can turn on and off if I am out. Children are not allowed in pool or Jacuzzi or around the fire pit without adult supervision. No climbing or jumping from rock wall. Please be considerate when leaving for the day by turning off TV, lights, fans, heat or air conditioning. No glass allowed in or around Jacuzzi or pool. Beach Towels are provided in walk-in closet. Please do not use Bath towels outside. After 10:00pm no loud noise outside or yelling that will disturb the neighbors. Music may be played at the appropriate level after 10:00pm. A $20.00 fee will be charged to credit card if house key is not returned. If pool heat is requested a charge of $5.00 per hour will be charged or $50.00 for ten hours. You may choose the hours. No one is allowed in the tree house. Due to tree recently falling it is no longer safe. Play House: No sleeping in the playhouse. Parents must pick up children’s mess after daily use and be sure to turn off lights. Dishes need to be washed and put away upon leaving. If outside grills are used, they need to be cleaned before leaving. Bottles, etc., must be picked up and discarded from pool and deck area before leaving. Trash cans are located behind the green fence off of the breakfast room area. No excessive use of Jacuzzi and fire pit. If the fire pit is used, owner will operate the appropriate level of flame. Full blast of flame is not permitted. Normal use is about 3 hours per night. Do not leave gas on if you are not sitting around the fire pit or outside fireplace. A $10.00 per hour excessive fee will be charged. These fees will be charged to your credit card.

Where you will be

Exact address shared once your booking is confirmed.