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Beautiful Lakeview Retreat on a private 5-acre Lake near Athens & Hocking Hills

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Albany, Ohio
  • Ohio University
    13 min drive
  • Court Street
    14 min drive
  • Zaleski State Forest
    17 min drive
  • Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
    6 min drive

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About the area

Albany

With a stay at this cottage in Albany, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Ohio University and Woodcock Nature Preserve. .This family-friendly cottage is 29.1 mi (46.8 km) from Hocking Hills State Park and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Zaleski State Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Convocation Center - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Peden Stadium - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Ohio University - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Court Street - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Lake Hope State Park - 28 min drive - 20.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ray's Harvest House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Albany Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake View - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lakeview Tavern - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Lakeview Retreat on a private 5-acre Lake near Athens & Hocking Hills

The Lake View Retreat is nestled in the rolling hills of Southeast on 7 acres while still remaining close to nearby restaurants, shops, and local attractions. This vacation home boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, a large living space, and a spacious kitchen. Traveling is a breeze when you stay with us as the home is fully equipped with great amenities. Property offers an outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and great quality time. Overlooks a 5-acre pond where you can canoe or partake in catch and release fishing. State Parks, lakes, canoe & kayaking, ziplining and so much more all located within a short distance from the property.
This luxury cottage/retreat is situated on a 20-acre property that overlooks a beautiful 6-acre lake and in the small town of Albany. Spacious living in this ranch style retreat with living room, large open kitchen, dining area, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is located just off the road of State RT 50 in a quiet setting that offers plenty of relaxation for you and your guests.

The 6-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed rest and relaxation. Take a 45 minute drive from your cottage/retreat to visit Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle’s Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park. No matter the season, you and your guests won’t be disappointed when visiting all the beauty Hocking Hills offers!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a spa tub. This cottage also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings & private parties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

stChoiceCabinRentals4510_139140

Beautiful Lakeview Retreat on a private 5-acre Lake near Athens & Hocking Hills Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Erin M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the money
My fiancé and I were hoping to enjoy a romantic getaway. When we first arrived we noticed the front door was rusting on the bottom, the screens were ripped, the door on master suite was difficult to see through, ceiling fans and vents were covered in dust, there was mold in the shower, some lights weren’t working, the drawers would come off the tracks, and the dishwasher had a few issues. The.cabin is also much closer to the other two cabins than is shown in the pictures. We had a group in the closer cabin that was blasting their music and yelling all hours of the night, which prevent us from trying to relax and enjoy the hot tub and outdoors. I wouldn’t recommend this cabin. It is way over priced for the rundown house and outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy j., Austintown, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Vacation
Beautiful house. Nice big deck to relax on . Husband fished on lake. We had several bonfires at night. Loved the place. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen P.

Lakeview retreat
Property was partially painted. Not very eye appealing. Garage doors were dirty. ( Mud or something thrown across them) easy clean. Boats were full of water. Should have been checked before scheduled stay. Glider on porch had bolt missing so not usable. Easy fix. Lights in hot tub didnt work. No paddles for canoe. Game room was just garage.very hot and smelly so didnt use. I felt the orice was too high for what we got. Although it was fairly clean. And a beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol P.

Lakeview
Lacking in curb appeal as the photos were taken when the property was in much better shape. Improvements need to be made on the exterior, boating equipment, and deck. Interior is pretty much as seen in the photos, but lacking in some minor amenities. These were brought to the attention of the rental manager. The view of the lake is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
moms weekend 2024
perfect place for us to gather and hang. We cooked and danced and sang. wonderful memories were made! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

james c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful lakeside home
Easy, convenient check-in. Great location! House was great! I'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away near awesomely beautiful sites
Fun. Cozy. Everything worked. Did little fishing and had couple fires. Such family fun!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Athens and lovely place!
My boyfriend, sister, and brother in law stayed for a weekend with the main reason to visit Ohio University as Alumni. This place was a perfect distance away and a great location. The house was very clean and perfect for our group with the games/hot tub/ fire pit. Check in was easy and the company was quick to respond to a question via email. Will definitely come back when the weather is warmer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen and Jack S., Westerville/Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
The property was in a great location. We enjoyed being by the lake and walking our dogs around the property. The house was clean and gave us plenty of room for our family. The grandsons loved being able to play pool in the garage. we had a little problem getting the door code, but a Vrbo employee worked diligently at finding the info we needed to get into the house. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucky l., Dayton Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub
We went for the hot tub. I told them that. It was not working. Repair guy did not fix it. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Allison B., Cincinnati ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
First night (friday) hottub wasn't working . I called Saturday morning to notify them about the issue and was told theyd try to send someone out. In the binder left at the property it says to call to notify them about this issue (obviously this is something that happens a lot) . I heard nothing back so called again Saturday evening and was told maybe the maintenance man didnt have cell service and thats it. So going 2 days nights without the hottub . Sunday around 4pm ( we are due to check out monday morning) the guy finally shows up . Takes the hottub panel off "fixes" the problem and leaves . The hottub was ice cold at that point and he Didnt even replace the panel so wires are then exposed. The wiring coming from the breaker box arent insulationed which is not up to code . So needless to say we couldnt use the hottub even if it was working . We were traveling with our daughter that has special needs and uses a wheelchair, we would have NEVER booked this property had we had known the hottub was like this. She needs away to relax her body after a long day in her chair. Its was obvious that this is an on going problem because it is stated in several reviews but in their cases it was fixed fast . If youre going to continue to advertise you have a hottub maybe invest in one that is safe and works. Its very unfortunate because other than that and some minor repair issues that need addressed it could be a wonderful place. The cleaning staff definitely do an amazing job.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little property
We came for a quick getaway. This place was lovely. Very clean. Minor issues that were attended to quickly. Nothing that impacted our stay. The pool table is a nice addition. We enjoyed multiple games on one of the rainy days of our stay. Great location and the food from Lucky’s is close and delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Came for parents week. This was a great place for the parents to stay. Have a daughter and two nieces at OU. The house was beautiful. It was nice to be able to have places to sit and talk and to cook/eat. It wasn't far from campus. We had a little challenge finding it but once there were pleased with our entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Lake!
We all had a great time at your place for Labor Day Weekend! My grandson, who is 10, just loved fishing off the dock and the paddle boat! They really enjoyed the pool table and basketball game in the garage.We did a couple of hikes at Hocking Hills too! It was a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend! Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise trip before school starts
Great property…the posted pictures don’t do it justice. My two sons and enjoyed our three night stay. We just wish we could’ve stayed longer. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lake view Retreat Review
The stay was fun! There were some issues with the place like the ceiling above the bedroom shower is severely peeling, most of the blinds were messed up, the screens had holes in them, and it could have been cleaner, along with other smaller issues. But it is a great location! We love the lake, and had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Fabulous property loved ever moment, our umbrella was broken but without hesitation it was replaced. Looking forward to booking my next year vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Lake Retreat
This property was everything we had hoped for. The setting is very tranquil and peaceful and we had great neighbors beside us. They had a couple of kids and it was fun watching the kids splashing around in the lake while I was peacefully fishing off of the private dock. The only thing I found to be a little upsetting was that the outside furniture had to be cleaned before we could use it. Other than that, it was a great stay and we will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Beautiful property! Hot tub was broken, disappointed about that, because it was ONE of the main reasons we decided to stay there. Called property manager first night and they sent someone but really didn’t talk to us. Called out again due to hot tub not working and we just got ignored. Had some issues with little stuff like can openers and coffee pot and stove. They really need to start keeping up with property. The umbrella was broken for the table on deck, the kind of money you spend to stay you should have everything up to date!! I understand things happen, but again for the amount of money you spend for a night then everything should be up to date and should not be ignored when calling out to get things looked at. Other then that it is a very beautiful property!! Loved the paddle boats and canoe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael s., Portsmouth ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
PLEASANT TRIP
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

schlelia d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekday getaway
Beautiful property on a private lake. We had fun on the paddle boat. Hot tub wasnt working properly but management team sent someone out eight away to fix the issue. I love that we were able to bring our dur baby. She had a wonderful time as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G., Avon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat!!
Loved the paddle boats, canoes, hot tub, and pool table. Lots to keep us busy. The house was very clean and updated. More than enough room for our family of 4. Would have liked to have a few blankets for the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayme R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
We had a lovely time. The house is as advertised. It’s super nice and was very clean. We accidentally left a box of crab legs in the fridge. Just an FYI. I apologize for that! Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROSELLA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay
The host was incredibly accommodating! Bad weather caused snags in our stay, but our host did everything in their power to make sure we were taken care of properly. We stay at the 1850 Inn which is beautiful, spacious and clean. I would highly recommend staying at this house if you are in this area. Can't thank the host enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet weekend
My wife and I stayed for a weekend the house was nice and the surrounding area was quiet. The Hot tub wouldn’t go above 88 degrees that’s my only complaint. Other then that it was a great weekend. My wife and I will be going back with our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023