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New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub.

Athens vacation home with kitchen

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Athens, OH
  • Place, Strouds Run State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the area

Athens

In Athens .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Strouds Run State Park and 12 miles (20 km) of Southeast Ohio History Center. Ohio University and Hot Dog Museum are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Strouds Run State Park - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Ohio University - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Peden Stadium - 22 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Court Street - 22 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Dairy Barn Arts Center - 24 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Camino Mexican Cocina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grand China Buffet - ‬13 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.

New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub.

Custom built 3 bedroom home set upon 11 acres over looking an acre plus fishing pond. Chef style kitchen. 3 king beds. Internet and Direct tv. Fire pit and bbq. Located an easy 7 miles to Uptown Athens, 5 miles to state street. Close to Dow lake and bike path. 15 minutes to hocking port boat ramp.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Extra $10 per children per night

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15.

New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our third stay at this property, and we will stay here again next year if available! The property works so well for us — is clean, is as pictured, and the owner is quick to communicate and super easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is a favorite location for us when we visit Athens. It is spacious, very clean, and so comfortable! Much thought has been put into making this guest house a relaxing place to enjoy a getaway near Athens. The hot tub is a treat. The hosts provide a well stocked (and spacious) kitchen. Little touches like soft afghans and candles make the space cozy. The night sky here is beautiful and there is a porch to enjoy for stargazing or just relaxing with a drink or having a picnic supper. This home has it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was fantastic & we all had a relaxing weekend. The house is amazing with incredible woodwork & all of the amenities you’d ever need. The location is remote enough to get some peace & quiet but close enough to OU to enjoy events going on there too. The hosts were great & we would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a stay in the Athens area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an awesome house! Clean and spacious. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for move in weekend at Ohio U. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I loved our stay at this home in Athens! The kids loved exploring the pod, we enjoyed bbqs on the porch and the hot tub at night. The house is beautiful inside and exceeded our expectations! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property within 15 mins of Athens!

Our group of 4 loved our stay. Everything was as expected and the pictures don't do it justice as place is gorgeous inside and the space is very large to spread out. The property is well stocked and the owners have thought of everything. Communication was excellent prior to check-in and throughout stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay for work.

Everything was just as listed. The house was very welcoming and we felt right at home. Communicating was easy and the hosts were great! I would definitely stay again and advise anyone needing a place to stay in Athens to book!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Badass property

Awesome ...jist would like pond cleared a little for fishing purposes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat with lots of room

The house is well thought out. Really liked having the huge kitchen, large bathrooms and 3 king beds. We enjoyed grilling out and listening to the sounds of nature. Close to Athens for restaurants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautifully located not far from town and convenience. We stayed five nights and it was beautiful. We went to town and bought groceries. There’s a grill for cooking out and all the accommodations to make beautiful meals. We enjoyed the campfire and the hot tub . The house was very clean and neat and well maintained. We are able to sit back and relax and enjoy our time. I would highly recommend this place.!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Everything in every other review is accurate but there are so many other positive little things that make it a great place to stay...The bathrooms are HUGEThe water machineThe beds are so softThe kitchen is well stocked including spices and condimentsThe front porch with the fan and so much seatingIts so quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Athens Nature Cabin

Great cabin near Athens. Enjoyed the hills, sounds of nature and local hiking. Able to get to Ohio Heritage graduation ceremonies within 15 minutes. Cabin had many items available for our use. Plenty of kitchen towels! Enjoyed the front porch in morning and evening. Back patio was great for corn hole game. Hot tub was wonderful. House design is perfect for privacy even with three couples. Hosts were terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental!

This was the perfect place to stay for visiting OU. We loved the house, location, and property. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th year staying here for a local swim meet.

Convenient, clean and lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of space

The house was very spacious and had everything you would possibly need to make your stay feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to make family memories

A very well stocked kitchen for holiday baking with family! A very gracious host who made sure we had everything we needed. Even left a baking dish for us in the drain rack! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

We had a great time with friends visiting OU and watching the football game. The house is large, and has brand new with nice fixtures / trim. The host was quick to respond and easy to work with. It was our second time there, and I would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Incredible Stay!

We needed a place to stay near the university not in the thick of things. This home was perfection! A reasonable drive (about 15 minutes) to where we needed to go at O.U. The space itself is extremely well thought out. From the outside the home looks mid/small, but the way everything was set up made maximal use of an interior that is actually huge! The main living room/kitchen area is very nicely decorated and has extra thoughtful touches EVERYWHERE. Extra blankets for the couches, coasters if you are going to put drinks anywhere, furniture that seems like it would be stain proof if there was a spill, etc... The kitchen has pretty much everything you need whether you want to cook inside, grill outside, or if ordering something for pick up. Everything you need to clean up after the meal is there too. Even if we forgot to bring something, the kitchen seemed to have many utensils and basics already stocked. Beds/rooms are all super comfortable, each with their own TV (and DirecTV). If you have extra folks with you, everyone can watch what they want. Bathrooms were both great, again with liquid hand soap, shampoo/conditioner/body wash and plenty of towels, ice laundry bins to drop used towels in at the end of your stay. I'm a Virtual Reality nerd, and one of my favorite things is to explore virtual homes in VRChat. This home felt like it was that brought to life: PERFECT!!! Thanks to the Bush family for the wonderful space!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Windy 9 Rides

We loved our stay here. The house was perfect for 3 couples with the rooms having 3 king size beds. That you don't find often. There was plenty of room to park the trucks and trailers that we hauled the Harleys in. Very quiet and peaceful location. Pictures lead me to believe this home was much smaller than it actually is. We would recommend and would defiantly book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Bobcat visit

The property was beautiful, clean and just a short drive to campus. We would definitely stay again! Perfect for our weekend visit with our kids at OU
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

Place is as stated. Clean and well equipped!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Short trip

The house was amazing, loved the open floor plan with the big kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem in Athens

Perfect place to stay when visiting Ohio University or Hocking Hills. Open floorplan boasts three large bedrooms. Main bedroom with en suite huge bathroom with access to hot tub. Cornhole and covered porch offers great conversation areas. Will definitely recommend to those heading down to visit kids at OU. 10 minutes from campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024