10/10 Excellent
Amanda L.
4 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amanda L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1+ bathroomSleeps 4127.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
West Portsmouth, OH
- Place, Shawnee State Park1 min drive
- Place, Shawnee State University20 min drive
- Place, Serpent Mound52 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest
Discover your comfortable "basecamp" right next to the beautiful Shawnee State Forest. This peaceful home is designed for comfort, featuring two luxurious King-size beds for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy the seclusion of a large yard, ideal for wildlife spotting or an evening under the stars. The home boasts a full, well-equipped kitchen and a dedicated dining room for meals, plus a cozy living room with a TV and Roku for unwinding after a day of hiking. Your perfect nature escape awaits!
We live in the area but on the other side of the county so we're available to answer questions via text or phone call.
Located in West Portsmouth, OH only minutes from Turkey Creek Lake, Shawnee Lodge, Bear Lake Horse Camp, and Shawnee State Park Nature Center. Shawnee State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for you to enjoy including:
hiking
mountain biking
fishing
boating
disc golf
horseback riding
swimming
archery
You'll have the entire house and yard to yourself. The barn is currently being cleaned out and is unavailable for guest use.
Enter from the porch into the spacious kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Dining room table is great for dinner and playing games or relax on the sofa and stream a movie with the Roku. The cottage is currently setup for 4 with 2 bedrooms each with king size beds. One full bathroom and one half bathroom in the laundry.
Pets are welcome but are to be kept off furniture and bedding.
Smoking/vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the house.
We live in the area but on the other side of the county so we're available to answer questions via text or phone call.
Located in West Portsmouth, OH only minutes from Turkey Creek Lake, Shawnee Lodge, Bear Lake Horse Camp, and Shawnee State Park Nature Center. Shawnee State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for you to enjoy including:
hiking
mountain biking
fishing
boating
disc golf
horseback riding
swimming
archery
You'll have the entire house and yard to yourself. The barn is currently being cleaned out and is unavailable for guest use.
Enter from the porch into the spacious kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Dining room table is great for dinner and playing games or relax on the sofa and stream a movie with the Roku. The cottage is currently setup for 4 with 2 bedrooms each with king size beds. One full bathroom and one half bathroom in the laundry.
Pets are welcome but are to be kept off furniture and bedding.
Smoking/vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the house.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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
West Portsmouth
Located in West Portsmouth, this holiday home is in a rural area. Elks Country Club and Wheelersburg Golf Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Portsmouth Floodwall Mural and Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
West Portsmouth, OH
What's nearby
- Shawnee State Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
- Shawnee State University - 20 min drive - 27.5 km
- Serpent Mound - 52 min drive - 64.4 km
- Dogwood Pass - 55 min drive - 62.8 km
- Greenbo Lake State Resort Park - 60 min drive - 77.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ben's Happy Trails Horseman's - 8 min drive
- The Smokehouse at Shawnee State Park - 3 min drive
- CampMaster Cabin - 6 min drive
- unmarked cult van
- Shawnee State Park Lodge - 3 min drive
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Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Mark T.
22 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mark T.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
BENJAMIN B.
6 February 2026
BENJAMIN B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
About the host
Hosted by Heather
Languages:
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