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Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve

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Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve

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Property grounds
Exterior
7 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Overview of Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Albany, Ohio
  • AirportAthens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)6 min drive
  • Popular LocationOhio University13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCourt Street14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Hope State Park29 min drive

Space details

7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 14
223 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 6
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 7
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

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About the area

Albany

On lake.You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Zaleski State Forest and 12 miles (20 km) of Convocation Center. Peden Stadium and Ohio University are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 13 min drive
  • Court Street - 14 min drive
  • Zaleski State Forest - 18 min drive
  • Lake Hope State Park - 29 min drive
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake View - 5 min drive
  • Ray's Harvest House - 10 min walk
  • Albany Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Pleasant Hill Vineyards - 13 min drive
  • Subway - 13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve

Relax and stargaze around a firepit, or watch an amazing sunrise. The 5acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some muchneeded R&R. Take a 45-50 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!
Grab 14 of your closest friends or family because our Island Retreat is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with this two cottage three suite retreat that sits on a private 5 acre lake. Spacious living in this two story cottage/retreat with living room, open kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The second cottage/retreat has two suites with 10 person occupancy full bathroom, living room and kitchen areas. If you have three families wanting to spend time together this is the perfect spot for you! 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.

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

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
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Rafting 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets by arrangement

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Weddings & private parties For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

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Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Property
Beautiful location and plenty of things to do with teens. Nice lake, hot tub, the setting is beautiful, plenty of space and seating for a large family. Lots of towels provided and a nice laundry provided too. The lower bathroom needs some love and there are some minor repairs needed to make this property a smidge better but I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
My family and I had a great stay. The house could use some updates, but nothing that made our stay bad. More than enough room for people to be together in a big group, while at the same time there is space if you want to break away into smaller groups. Cool to be able to fish off the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island retreat
The place was nice .. but half the lights didn't work, there was a hole in one of the bedroom walls, the lower bathroom floor was soft, it needs some tlc. But the location was nice the outside was amazing and beautiful. Would return
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Retreat
This place is wonderful. Great for fishing and just sitting on one of the decks watching the geese. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves. We will come here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
NYE Weekend
The property allowed enough room for our family and a few friends to come together at one location to enjoy the NYE Weekend. It was nice having separate living areas to be able to spread out. Some updates/upkeep would put this place in another price bracket as the location was on point. We would stay again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
We came together to have a family Thanksgiving. We all enjoyed downtime together. The house was the perfect size and the apartment above the garage was nice to put the older kids in. If i was to give any critiques it would be the bathroom in the lower end of the house definitely needs redone......floors are smushy. Everything was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dad’s weekend!
Our stay was wonderful. The only drawback was the lockbox for the keys was difficult to find and also difficult to open. It also did not work when I went to put the keys back, so it would be much easier just to have the digital code on a door
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall weekend Getaway with Family
We had a wonderful stay. I few minor hiccup, please change the cracked toilet seat, and the hot tub was not working. The location was very nice and the lake was nice, all and all we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Did It's Job
It was my son's wedding weekend and we wanted the bridal party to be able to stay in the same house. It has plenty of room with a lot of bedrooms. Unfortunately, the wifi never worked and the hot tub stopped working after the first night. The air conditioner in the second building (above the garage) never worked. One of the rooms had a hole in the wall and another room had a leak in the closet. I called the property management 3 times and was told they would reach out to their maintenance team and get back to me but I never received a return call.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biker trip
The property was awsome. there were to many light switches that did not do anything. The kitchen light also turned on a Bd room waking up a friend at 4 in the morning. The hot tub had issues. The fishing was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023