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Cowan Cozy Cottage

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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a deck area.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black door, and a window.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden flooring, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A small cabin with a stone foundation and a sloped roof, surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy cabin interior with a large window overlooking a forest, a wooden ceiling, and a black leather couch with patterned cushions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cowan Lake State Park
Sleeps 6•1 bedroom•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Wilmington, OH
  • Place, Cowan Lake State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kings Island
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, National Museum of the United States Air Force
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Murphy Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cowan Cozy Cottage

This amazing cottage nestled in the woods features all the comforts of home in the middle of paradise. Located with direct access to Lake Cowan this cottage is also within walking distance to the main south beach, hiking trails, great fishing holes and numerous picnic pavilions. As for taking in the local activities the Cowan Sailing club, Cowan State Park and World Equestrian Center are all located less than 5 minutes drive.

This Cottage sleeps 6 comfortably with 1 queen size bed located in a private bedroom, Queen Murphy bed located in the great room in addition to a loft accessed by ladder to a Queen bed. All the comforts of home can be found here with large walk in ceramic tile shower, full size kitchen with granite counters, full size appliances, dining area for 6-8 people, washer/dryer on site. WIFI and streaming service provided.

Outdoors features large 12' x 24' deck facing the lake, large side patio off master bedroom, fire pit, outdoor grill and of course nature up close and personal.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1403226vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this cottage is near theme parks and near a water park. Cowan Lake Marina and Snow Hill Clubhouse are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Clinton County Fairground and Wilmington Performing Arts Studio. Morrow Arts Center and Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Wilmington, OH

What's nearby

  • Cowan Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lindner Family Tennis Center - 33 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Kings Island - 35 min drive - 51.7 km
  • University of Dayton - 58 min drive - 81.4 km
  • National Museum of the United States Air Force - 59 min drive - 86.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Capricorn Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Outpost - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tincap - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪General Denver - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪J&D's Market - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowan Cozy Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cowan Cozy Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cowan Cozy Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowan Cozy Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowan Cozy Cottage located?

Situated in Wilmington, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cowan Lake State Park and Cowan Lake Public Beach. Cowan Lake Marina is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was just as described. Loved the windows facing the woods. We preferred to sleep in the Murphy bed so we could see the trees and sky at night. The deck was a great size, we spent a lot of time there. Very quiet and restful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cottage nestled in the woods. Everything was well cared for. We really enjoyed the peaceful surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was even nicer than I expected and larger. It would have slept 4-6, but just one bathroom could make it a little difficult to juggle. Property is super cute and quaint. Pretty close to the World Equestrian Center. Hosts were very receptive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another fabulous stay! Your home was perfect for a peaceful break from the real world. The views are incredible and the home has everything we needed!Thank you so much, we really appreciate it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend Getaway

The location was great, quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is perfect, very close to WEC. Has everything you need. It was too cold to enjoy the deck but it was very inviting. We will try to stay here the next trip up also.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Great location, just what we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting over looking the lake . We enjoyed walking our dogs down the lane and birding on the deck. Steve saw an eagle. Nice little town for quick errands nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We had a great time! The cabin is cute and stocked with all we needed. Our favorite is the back porch as well as all the fireflies at night. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, cozy getaway

We were attending a horse show at WEC but loved getting away to the peace and quiet of the cottage, grilling at night, and walking the dogs. We would definitely stay again! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Dog friendly place!

We were so impressed by how nice this place is. It is comfortable, well maintained and beautiful. The scenery is great and the fireflies put on a great show every night. We had a great time staying there while attending a dog show at the Robert's Center. The location was very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August 16th-August 20, 2023

The cottage was very cute, clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful little cabin. Perfect for our “no stinky boys” weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful weekend unwind

We really enjoyed our stay. Peaceful, and comfortable. Enjoyed seeing the Lotus plants on Lake Cowan. Look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunting trip

The property was great and as described. Owner was responsive. We enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin retreat

We had a fantastic time at the cabin. It was nice and close to the horse show. The fire pit outside was enjoyable every night. Perfect cabin for our girls weekend!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2023
Thank you Jamie you and your party were a treat to host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed while showing at WEC

The cottage is cute, well maintained, and was very clean. The location is fairly convenient to WEC (about a 10 drive).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

Cabin has everything needed to relax, fire pit, outdoor dining with chairs, comfortable bedding, & wide open space inside to relax. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook what we wanted. Second stay and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly What We Wanted

Perfect lodging for us and our dogs. Location was convenient for our dog event at the Roberts Center. And to top it all off, we got to see the northern lights one night! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Everything was as described and perfect. It was so peaceful & relaxing, would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamatha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, great location

Very close to 71S which was nice. Quiet area, close to the lake, almost had a lakeview. Tom the owner was excellent, great communication. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vera H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing time with family

We had great time hiking around the Cowan lake, Cesar Creek Park, and Yellow Springs. House was great. Very comfortable beds. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

For a writer looking to getaway and get some work done, I couldn't have asked for a more quiet, peaceful, and serene location. The proximity to the lake was ideal and the cottage itself was beyond comfortable. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Cottage was perfect for us. Clean, and secluded. My only disappointment was that we couldnt walk to the water but was a short ride away. Had family over Saturday and was a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janell R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely would rent AGAIN!!!

This is such a cute house and perfect for our event we had this past weekend. We were in town for an even at WEC equestrian center and it was so close and convenient. We definitely will rent again for our next show.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Susan Renner

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Susan and I have enjoyed lifelong careers in the housing industry this cottage was purchased as our private getaway from the fast pace of our everyday life. We have loved it so much we wanted to offer it to others to enjoy as much as we have, its a great place to unwind and relax!

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