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Experience history in a restored mining town

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Complete renovation, first of 3 units in the historic 1908 structure
Living Room with newly exposed brick
East view of Living Room
Partial view of kitchen
Entryway to Dining Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Shawnee, OH
  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Shawnee Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Experience history in a restored mining town

Located above the historical Harigle Garage built in 1912, this 2 bedroom condominium is the perfect location for any adventure in the Wayne National Forest. Currently under construction on the main floor is the Black Diamond Brewery and Distillery scheduled to open in late summer 2021. Step out the front door into the architecture that will bring you back into the 1880's and the glory days when coal was king in Southeast Ohio. Hit the Black Diamond Tavern after your adventure on the Buckeye Trail.

Property manager

Black Diamond Development

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Shawnee

Located in Shawnee, this condo is in the city centre and on a lake. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Stuart's Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center and Robbins Crossing Historical Village. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shawnee, OH

What's nearby

  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shawnee Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 27 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Hocking College - 27 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 39 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wohrle Carry Out - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shawnee Village Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Desperados Neighborhood Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪R & R Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maw N Paw's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience history in a restored mining town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience history in a restored mining town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience history in a restored mining town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience history in a restored mining town located?

Located in the heart of Shawnee, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and Tecumsey Lake. Shawnee Park is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tealy T.

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

Quiet résidence

It could have used a quick clean. But everything else was great. Big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love the history of 2 building and town! The rental was beautifully restored very cozy and quaint!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Connie T.

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

The area and place was nice,

We did have some issues with the house, nothing that us or the owner wasn't trying to solve.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle N.

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

Why you should choose Shawnee, OH

What an experience. I’m giving five stars for everything and I will explain: The condo is in a good location to access numerous parks. I found this completely by accident, I had intended on staying in Hocking Hills. We walked to Wayne National Forest from the condo. We spent time at hocking hills, hiking to all the spots. It’s about a 30-40 min drive. We also spent time in Athens & Lancaster. The condo was clean, remodeled with a few quirks. Based on the opera house in town being built in 1881, I am assuming the condo was also built over 100 years ago. Quirky goes hand in hand. The town is being revitalized and I could not help but be happy to contribute my time and money to this small town in Ohio. If you Google or YouTube this town, the history associated is remarkable. If you are looking to be apart of history, supporting the creation of local jobs and restoring history, I would recommend. Bret is very responsive. He checked in to make sure all was well. And anytime I reached out, he messaged very quickly. The Black Diamond Tavern is very walkable, like directly next door. Hands down best small town bar/tavern. We ate dinner there three times. Food was great, prices were very reasonable, and music trivia was so fun! The condo was very reasonably priced, I felt like I paid appropriately (didn’t over or under pay). I am excited to follow the progress of this small town and look forward to seeing all that is accomplished in months and years ahead.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

A Surprisingly Great Stay

We flew out from Los Angeles to stay with family for Christmas. The family home was a little crowded so we opted to look for a nearby lodging option. I didn’t know what to expect but the place ended up being great. Lots of space. Great and easy instructions for the internet/check-in/check-out procedures. I look forward to staying here next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Very Clean Place

This place was very clean and modern. It had everything we needed for our stay. The location was great and we would def stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Sweetness of Shawnee

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Shawnee, and without a doubt, we’ll be back! The owner was very accommodating and communicated with us whenever we had a question. Also, loved the Tavern that’s close by! They had music, and it was a lot of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan L., Columbus

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

Great Visit

This was a great weekend getaway. Great area that is accessible to Hocking Hills/Athens area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

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

Seclusion

3 day weekend getaway. Property was very well equipped making it feel like a home during visit rather then a typical rental. Unique in style and location. Enjoyed it immensely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Uncomfortable

We stayed here two nights over the weekend. When returning from our horseback riding we had a giant camper backed in literally right outside our window and entrance. There are ZERO window coverings here and the owner had the people there as part of Harvest Host which was never disclosed. We felt like we had zero privacy (which was the entire point of our trip) and ended up leaving early. The location was oversold a little. The only thing to do in the little town is go to their bar and apparently stare at campers. I would have never picked this location had I know we’d be sharing space. Would’ve rather got a cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta M.

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

Modern accomodations in Shawnee Oh

Beautiful and large apartment in Shawnee. We walked the town and had dinner at the Black Diamond bar. Live entertainment, Randy Gleason (I think) was EXTREMELY TALENTED. Nice hub for Hocking Hills and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Cute place not too far from Hocking Hills!

It was a very large property for the price. We enjoyed our time and would go back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne M.

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

Super cool little town.

Nice, clean, quiet little town. Full of interesting old buildings. The rental was a great space, very roomy, nice, well kept, well equipped. We would definitely stay here again. We was in town to see some caves and waterfalls. It did not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Nice

It was a great rental in a small town with a big heart.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie M.

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

Spacious and Quiet

We enjoyed our stay. The rental is very spacious and quiet. The Black Diamond Tavern serves delicious food! Plus you can walk to it. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Quiet small mining town

Got stuck doing the laundry for 3 hours when we got there. Towels, bedding were not ready. Also emptied dishwasher. Contacted owner for some type of credit ...none given. 1st Vrbo and probably our last. Thought all that stuff was taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David w., N Ridgeville, Ohio

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

Cool place , great mgmt/owner

Very cool town and location, great for hitting hiking and visiting OHIO U . We had an excellent stay , and the communication was great when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Charming

We thought this little Mining town was charming and we loved the history. We had a chance to run on the local trails and walk through the village. It was certainly unique, and we love to visit different places. I would definitely recommend the Black Diamond if you want an experience. People were so friendly and accommodating. We only had one issue which was resolved promptly. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Sherry G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Leary

Pulled into the property, door was open and worker next-door was coming out of our unit after cleaning paint brushes in our sink, walked into over 50 flies in the living area and had to kill them and clean the sinks. Next day came back to condo with another worker coming out of our condo after being told by his boss that he could use our bathroom, cleaned bathroom and kitchen again after outsiders in condo, called mgmt. and they tried to apologize by providing us with a gift certificate at the local tavern (food was good, people friendly) The place is nice inside and spacious, but we did not feel safe knowing the workers had our code for the door. I hope they clear up this issue so that no one else experiences this.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

steve b.

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

Had fun

The experience was good. We would have never figured out how to find the entrance without the property manager giving us specific instructions. The place was nice. Apartment converted from an old building. There are no shades or curtains to the many windows. Luckily no one called the police because we walked around and are skivvies a lot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anitra W.

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

15th Anniversary

We usually get a cabin, but was suuuuper intrigued by the listing and the history. It was perfect. Close to hiking and the lake. Grocery not too far. The Black Diamond Tavern was AMAZING. Best bourbon selection I’ve ever seen and I love 30 minutes from the Bourbon Trail! I’m still craving the burger I had. Host is top notch. Cannot wait to come back with our kids to see what else they’ve done.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

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

Get a way with friends

This VRBO had plenty of room for 4 adults and the pictures were spot on as to what you see on line. Communication with Josh and Bret as great - very quick to respond to questions we had. Plenty of plates/bowls and glasses for use in the kitchen as well as towels for use in the bathroom. We have a couple of pans we liked to cook with, so we brought our own. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Removed from the crowd in Shawnee

Shawnee is a great place to stay that gets you away from the Hocking Hill tourism without being too far from the state park. Additionally, there are multiple other hikes, parks, rides near to Shawnee that allow you to enjoy the beauty of the area. The accommodations were more than we expected! Great place to stay, especially if you have a family and want to spread out. The folks at the Black Diamond Tavern were welcoming and helpful, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Relaxing getaway

Great little gem of a town. We can't wait to see how it grows. We wanted a quiet place near Hocking Hills for our anniversary weekend. That is exactly what we got. The apartment was great. Not far from the activities. It was clean and updated. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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