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The Cardinal- Unique Container home 5 minutes outside of downtown Athens and OU.

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a view of a snowy landscape through a large window.
A modern kitchen with a black induction cooktop, a stainless steel range hood, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.
A large industrial building with a metal staircase leading to a platform.
A building with a metal staircase and a fenced area with outdoor furniture.
A bedroom with a herringbone-patterned wall, a bed with green floral bedding, and two windows with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Athens, OH
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Peden Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Athens

Athens is home to this holiday home. Dairy Barn Arts Center and Stuart's Opera House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hot Dog Museum and Fun Barn. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium.
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Athens, OH

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Peden Stadium - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Convocation Center - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Court Street - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • John Calhoun Baker University Center - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Larry's Dawg House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donkey Coffee & Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eclipse Company Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Courtside Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cardinal- Unique Container home 5 minutes outside of downtown Athens and OU. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cardinal- Unique Container home 5 minutes outside of downtown Athens and OU.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cardinal- Unique Container home 5 minutes outside of downtown Athens and OU.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cardinal- Unique Container home 5 minutes outside of downtown Athens and OU.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cardinal- Unique Container home 5 minutes outside of downtown Athens and OU. located?

Situated in Athens, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of West State Dog Park, OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital and Ohio University. Southeast Ohio History Center and Hot Dog Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Host was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent location for visiting OU grandkids, or for anything in the Athens area. A remote, serene setting with a delightful patio, yet close to popular dining such as The Eclipse Company Store and Pleasant Hill Vineyards. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, modern, quite and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was better than advertised and well stocked. Great location close to OU campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
So clean and comfortable, we love it. We'll be booking again very soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as shown in the pictures. Perfect for our quick visit to Athens to see our girls at school.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a stay in Athens, close to the university, close to hiking trails and great view out your windows and the rooftop deck
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quite country location, yet minutes away from Athens. We saw deer one morning in the adjoining field. Host communication was also good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with an interior to appeal to your more modern sensibilities. Conveniently located with downtown Athens practically around the corner, but tucked away so you felt surrounded by nature. We had a fair amount of rain on this trip, so the covered fire pit area kept us and our fire all the firewood dry. The interior was thoughtfully arranged. Rooftop deck was a nice bonus. My family usually travels this way once a year, and staying at this property would be my first choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Very quiet location. Kitchen was well stocked. We like to cook. Morning beverage and meditation on rooftop was serene. I went to Athens High and OU and this was my first time back in years. The location of this was so close to Town but off the road just enough to make you feel away from the crowds. The big picture windows are great to watch deer, other wildlife and the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything from location to the unique container, was fantastic. Everything was very clean and and I loved the "Patio" on top of the roof. Having coffee up there in the morning was very peaceful. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay there and will hopefully be able to experience it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was interesting staying in a converted shipping container as I was always curious. Very clean. Heatwave outside but comfortable in the rental. Although smallish, it is set up well and had what we needed. There is an even smaller rental next to it with some privacy fencing. Convenient drive to any place in Athens City/OU but located between The Plains and the west side of Athens so easy to eat out or carry in food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shipping container house was a perfect weekend home for us. The rental is as described and pictured on VRBO. It was spotlessly clean and well supplied. The outside areas are beautiful and we enjoyed the covered fire pit area as well as the roof top patio. At night we saw deer and butterflies and during the day enjoyed the birds and butterflies in the wild flowers. The house is only about 6 minutes from the University and downtown Athens yet it feels like it is miles away from a population center. We hope to return to this wonderful area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Was nice and clean. Roof top deck was a nice touch. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cardinal property was great! Extremely clean, well stocked and comfortable. The property just outside of Athens was very peaceful and super close to the Little Fish Brewery. Bonus!! The host was very quick to respond to all my questions. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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