Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! - Athens County

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

Athens, OH

Convocation Center6 min drive
Court Street7 min drive
Ohio University7 min drive
Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Second main

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs office

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim!

This beautiful log home is located just 7 minutes from uptown Athens but feels secluded in the countryside. Explore 18 acres of hiking trails and the swimming pond, or simply sit back and enjoy the view from your large wrap-around deck and picture windows. This custom built cabin is fully furnished with everything you could dream of and features hardwood floors, geothermal heating, wood burning stove and stylish furniture which make this charming retreat cozy as can be! The surrounding area is filled with outdoor recreation opportunities and lovely Appalachian landscape. The town itself brings the many cultural advantages of a university town - musical performances, the Dairy Barn
Regional Arts Center, loads of bike paths, an art cinema, museums and restaurants, etc.

6 people maximum, including children.
Please no party groups or events.

We look forward to your enjoyment of our special place!

We are retired professors in speech therapy and video production. We love nature and traveling. When we're not enjoying our fabulous deck, lush hiking trails and enormous pond, we're probably exploring the world and making our beautiful home available to you. We're enjoying spending more and more time in the Colorado Rockies where our daughter lives and where we once lived for 20 years.

Property manager

Emily Good

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Shade Winery and Fun Barn are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Strouds Run State Park and Wayne National Forest Athens Unit. Hot Dog Museum and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Athens, OH

What's nearby

Convocation Center - 6 min drive
Peden Stadium - 6 min drive
Court Street - 7 min drive
Ohio University - 7 min drive
Strouds Run State Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Boyd Dining Hall - 8 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 8 min drive
Donkey Coffee & Espresso - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Earnest R.

28 January 2018

SHOULD BE 10 **********.......Beautiful log house and private location

wife and I stayed new years eve and few days after, the place is so welcoming and one of the cleanest we have stayed in with VRBO that we did not want to leave to do anything! should be 5 start all the way and we will be back ...contact with owner was above and beyond....Thanks again Emily. Ernie & Vicki Richardson

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connie M., Kirtland, ohio

17 May 2017

Perfect in every way!

Our family completely enjoyed this beautiful log cabin home overlooking a lake. The house was very spacious, very clean and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the wrap around deck, enjoying the view and the yellow finches that came to the bird feeders. Enjoyed all the little touches, like fresh flowers on the tables. I only wish I had found this place when my daughter was a freshman at OU and not a senior- but it was the perfect place to stay for graduation. Only a few minutes to campus. Would very highly recommend to anyone!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J., Columbus

8 August 2016

Great place for a quiet family getaway.

Our first impression of this cabin was that the pictures didn't do this place justice. It really is a beautiful place. When we first arrived, it was very warm inside, but we figured we just needed to adjust the temp and give it time. We realized soon enough that the A.C. wasn't working and we were there at one of the hottest weeks of the year. We emailed the owner and she immediately spoke with a heating and cooling company, and had someone out as soon as was possible. It was fixed, and the rest of our week went on without incident. We swam, went canoeing, and fished in the pond. The water is a little gross, but that's nature. We walked some of the paths, which weren't as clear as some of us city slickers would hope for, but again that's nature and how it's supposed to be. The bird feeders were empty when we arrived, but on day 3 we found the seed, and enjoyed bird watching on the deck from then on out. The wrap around deck was amazing, with plenty of seating to enjoy the views. There is a place to have fires with plenty of wood on sight. You are nicely removed, but still close to all the restaurants and stores. We had a great, relaxing vacation, and would highly recommend this cabin.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joy R.

3 August 2016

Relaxing retreat!

The home is stunning and serene and well appointed. It met the needs of my entire family from 18-48 and our dogs! We loved our time there!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

20 July 2016

Perfect retreat

My husband and I LOVED this place. It's beautiful, well-cared for, and clean. It's in a great location--super-close to Athens, but still offering the feeling of being away from town. Right up the road is Pleasant Hill Vineyard, a lovely winery with surprisingly good wine(!). This place, combined with all the activities we partook in, made this vacation a really memorable one!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016