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Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

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Enjoy meals on the cabin's outdoor dining area with a tree-lined view.
Situated in a wooded area, this cabin features a simple design with a front porch and deck surrounded by lush greenery.
Escape to a serene garden with lush trees and a well-manicured lawn.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a gas range, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and ample counter space.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Howard, OH
  • Apple Valley Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Apple Valley Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kenyon College
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Howard

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Howard vacation home, you'll find Sutton Beach and Apple Valley Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are King Beach and Apple Valley Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • King Beach - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Apple Valley Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kenyon College - 18 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 24 min drive - 21.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bad Apple Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wiggin Street Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mc Fadden's Hot Spot Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 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.

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Final touches are complete. Updates include new custom kitchen with concrete counters and stainless steel appliances, new bathroom with walk in shower and all around general updates. Cozy 2 bedroom home is located directly on the Kokosing river thought to translate from the Algonquin Indians and mean “River of the Little Owls.” The cabin is a short distance to Kenyon College, Apple Valley lake, Ohio Amish country and tons and tons of great parks, hiking trails, bike trails and hunting. Great fishing off of the banks in the back yard. Numerous different wildlife spotted including eagles, hawk, mink and deer. Kayaks and canoe provided for your use. Large deck to enjoy river view, outdoor shower and soaking tub (ready for use when weather cooperates). WiFi and internet based TV on 42" flat screen. Pets considered on a case by case basis.

Property manager

Al Lindeman

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 984 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Non-refundable $50 fee per stay, maximum 2 pets.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
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 deadbolt lock
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River House
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River Howard
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River House
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River Howard
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 245 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended this location and hosts!Very clean and well kept, updated and accommodating peaceful location on the river.Watched the hawks and eagles along with sunrise/sunsets and other wildlife off the huge deck while in the hot tub.We will be returning, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chasity S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The cabin was so nice! Everything from the hot tub, the outdoor shower, and the swing beside the river was PERFECT! The bottle of wine and pumpkin bread was an added and nice suprise! Thank you for a wonderful getaway spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin and all furnishings were clean and exactly as displayed in pictures. Beautiful setting. Owners were very responsive and pleasant. Enjoyed the location immensely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., uniontown, ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
The only complaint I had was not the owners fault, the road it is on is VERY busy with a lot of fast moving loud vehicles going by.The property was gorgeous and very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very clean and had many extra touches. However, our weekend getaway was impacted by loss of electricity. The house is on a very busy road with semis driving 55mph. The noise couldn’t be heard inside but it was loud outside when sitting on the beautiful deck. During our stay, the power was out for several hours. Without air conditioning, lights, television, or the ability to flush toilets, we were forced to alter our plans substantially. We noticed a strong sewage-like odor coming from the bathroom sink and shower, which made it very difficult to sleep in the adjacent bedroom. The smellWhen we brought this to the owner’s attention, we were told that odors might occur due to barometric pressure changes.From our own research and understanding, a power outage can indeed cause septic systems to malfunction. Loss of power disrupts waste processing, potentially leading to wastewater backup and foul odors inside the home. Given that the power outage and the odor occurred simultaneously, it’s likely these issues were related.Telling a guest that we should have gotten travel insurance is not the answer. Maybe invest in a generator.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H., Westfield Center

Liked: Cleanliness

River front gem

Great little cottage lots of things to do river a walk down from cottage. Hosts were great to work with. Had everything you needed and then some!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation by the River

The cabin is very cozy and inviting. It's in a beautiful location along the river and felt secluded, even though access to stores and restaurants was not far away. It felt like a nature retreat. I wish I could have enjoyed the deck, hot tub, and view more. Unfortunately, it rained the entire weekend. My arrival was very warm and welcoming. Low lights were on, instrumental music was playing, and the owners were kind enough to have some lovely complimentary items waiting for me. Communication was responsive and thorough. Everything is well stocked and easy to locate thanks to very thoughtful labeling and instructions throughout the cabin. It is very apparent that the hosts wanted their visitors to feel at home. I certainly did. I really loved my stay and found it very relaxing. I would be happy to return in the future and hopefully be able to enjoy everything it has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denver G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay along the river

Was clean and had everything you would need. Nice fire pit and hot tub, with a short walk to the water in the back yard. Was easy to get to, and a short drive to restaurants and stores. Everything is exactly as advertised.We were especially surprised at the complementary pumpkin bread and wine left for us to start the weekend. That was definitely a first for us of all places we've stayed throughout Ohio.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved this cabin so much! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great spot

really nice place, would stay again. the only thing I could complain about at all is the road it was on was surprisingly busy. otherwise it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short, serene getaway

Had a pretty amazing week here with the wife, kid, and dogs. Sunsets on the back porch from the hot tub were incredible. Fully enclosed back porch was very helpful with the dogs. Overall the place was very baby and dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Very clean & spacious cabin. Beautiful property & private despite being off semi- busy road. Lichen island seats 6 & kitchen sufficiently stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year!

We enjoyed the cabin, the hiking, and the snow was lovely. We played many games at the kitchen island, thanks so much for doing such a great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron N., Hudson Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

The property was as advertised. It was on a lazy river which was a wonderful backdrop for our hot tub sessions. The cabin was clean and well appointed. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in warmer weather in order to take advantage of the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend retreat

A fun, simply laid out, fairly private, well kept, up to date place that would be easy to spend alot of time at. The closed in porch and backyard made it easy to keep tabs on our dog. The hot tub was wonderful, the big firepit on the porch got plenty of use and the nice section of river behind the property I can see being tons of fun when its warmer. Excited to come back sometime
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olesia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nov 2024

Everything was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th anniversary getaway

Very beautiful property fun and relaxing parents had an amazing time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

We enjoyed the beautiful back yard. The location and property were just what we were looking for when it comes to a get a way. 5 Stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing weekend getaway!

We had an amazing stay, even though it raines for majority of our trio we made the best of it. We fished in the river and hubby caught 2 catfish. We went and visited the Amish country and local eataries very cool places
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property, near road

The property is really nice, great porch. The house is very close to route 36 so it can be quite loud on the porch with semis and farm equipment passing by. Political candidate signs stuck up at the entrance is also not a very welcoming start or a good look for a rental property. Otherwise, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Hidden Gem In Howard Ohio!

Our stay was from 09/07/24 to 09/10/24 This was a wonderful place to to get away from the stress of everyday life and enjoy some privacy and nature. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay and then some. My wife and I like to leave anywhere we stay as we found it , and everything was there and available to allow us to clean things as we went. We really enjoyed the swing by the river, and the fishing was excellent. Didn't get to try the kayaks due to it being a chillier than expected stay. But the hot tub and the fire pit, and the supplied board games filled our time. Great cabin, perfect setting and plenty to do. Just wanted to give a big "Thank You!" to Al and Sue for putting the time, money and effort into creating a space that allows people like us to reconnect with each other and enjoy nature. It was an excellent place for us to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Thanks again, and we cant wait to return. Dave and Kim K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024