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Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens

Relax and stargaze around a fire-pit, or watch an amazing sunrise. The 5-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed R&R. Take a 45-50 minute drive from your cottage/retreat to visit Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle’s Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park. No matter the season, you and your guests won’t be disappointed when visiting all the beauty Hocking Hills offers!
Grab 14 of your closest friends or family because our two home retreat is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with this two cottage three suite retreat that’s nestled in between to private lakes. Spacious living in this two story cottage/retreat with living room, open kitchen, dining area, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second cottage/retreat has two suites each with 4 person occupancy full bathroom, living room and kitchen areas. If have three families wanting to spend time together this is the perfect spot for you! The property is located just off the road of State RT 50 in a quiet setting that offers plenty of relaxation for you and your guests.

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings & private parties
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Twin Lake Retreat two homes on 20 acres between 2 lakes Cottage
Twin Lake Retreat two homes on 20 acres between 2 lakes Albany
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About the area

Map
Albany, Ohio

What's nearby

  • Convocation Center - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Peden Stadium - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Ohio University - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Court Street - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Lake Hope State Park - 28 min drive - 20.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ray's Harvest House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Albany Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake View - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lakeview Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Woodcock Nature Preserve, Zaleski State Forest and Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area. Hot Dog Museum and Ohio University are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moms Week
Perfect place for our group- just disappointed that the hot tub was not working!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sons 21 birthday
Everything was great besides that the hot tub didn’t work!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

john z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
Property is very spacious, could easily fit a couple families. The hottub does not work. It was at 46 degrees when we arrived. Other than that, everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs some fix up
Overall, this could be a great place. After I read a past review had trouble with the hot tub, I checked this right at check in...sure enough...cold and not cleaned. The display on it was flashing on and off. I called the management company as they had requested I do at check in and the person taking my call said she's have to have someone call me back. No one ever did. As I continued looking at it, the side wood panel was off the surround of the hot tub, the electrical panel inside had been opened, and the electrical panel on the side of the house that went to the hot tub was open as well. So it obviously had been down awhile and no one let me know this wouldn't be available. Once we settled in that night, we found that the air hockey table didn't produce air, the water heater down there had a panel off and laying on the floor, neither ice maker in either fridge worked, and there was an unfinished ceiling patch in the second building. The place otherwise is well represented by the pictures they have. The cleaning team does do a good job.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G., Ravenna, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Great location and close to OU.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chill Bachelorette Party
We booked this property for a chill bachelorette party. We wanted plenty of space to spread out, play games and be comfortable. The property was clean, well taken care of and comfortable! The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils for us to use when cooking up meals. We will definitely be staying here again! And would definitely recommend it as the place to stay for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Polly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousin reunion
Facility was clean, nice private location. Hot tub was dirty and cold. No dishwasher , boat or kayak. Location was fairly close to hocking hills ste park which was good and we did enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yevanna F., Dry Ridge, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!!
We had a wonderful stay. Only disappointment was the hot tub didn't work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Great stay. Property was perfect for what we booked it for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

HEATHER C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable location
Overall this was a great location for a short stay, and spending quality time with family. A few amenities were lacking. Discovered upon arrival that Wi-Fi would be unavailable which prevented smart tvs from working. The air hockey paddles are slightly damaged and there are no bean bags for the cornhole set. Those minor items aside, we enjoyed the location, exploring around the lake, and utilizing the fire pit. The customer service staff were very nice during checkin and checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marik R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
The host was very quick to reply to questions, the property was really nice as advertised, and it was a great space for many people (we had 11 in our party). I have 0 complaints as everything went very smoothly. We did not have enough time to explore around the area much during our trip, but it seemed like a quaint area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close enough to OU
It is set up like 3 apartments. It worked well for us. Everyone had some privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball
Short weekend getaway to watch our son play ball at OU. We had a nice stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R., Wauseon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
This place is ahhhhmazing! Seriously it was perfect for our family..I would love to live there permanently. Our kids loved the hot tub! We cooked all of our meals there and ate together. It was so clean and adorable. I would 100%recommend this!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Hanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
PA friends come to Ohio
Vrbo was amazing. Was close enough to drive to things so it isn't bad drive but far enough away to avoid THE OU graduation traffic
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!! Would definitely go back.
Good for any event happening at Ohio University or going to Hocking Hills. Secluded, great location and plenty of room for the party of 10 we had. Liked using the garage below for games and having fun. Buildings were very clean. Yes, a couple of the buildings are a little out dated but who cares. If you want expensive things then pay for expensive place. We loved it here and would definitely go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marwan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent facility
Very clean and large accommodations. Nice quiet location. We were riding Windy 9 and the garage was large enough for all cycles to remain indoors. The place was super clean. Will come back again, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Harold M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alot to do close
It was nice but the hot tube didn't work at all and we had to not use one of the bathrooms cause of the leaking behind shower
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place for a large group
The overall place was nice for its price and the management was very easy to contact and they sent people out pretty quickly if their was an issue. My only issue is that the hot tub was broken but was still listed in the title,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Functional and good for a large group
I got this property because I needed some extra space and the description of a lake setting was very appealing. It worked and we had a very nice cookout for a graduation celebration with family and friends. In the end it was functional and we had a pleasant time. However, while it was clean and the furnishings were ok, the houses and entire property are very rundown. The hot tub appeared to be clean, but the cover was completely busted and extremely heavy from water that was inside the plastic exterior. There was also a 2x6 holding up the cover. This was totally unacceptable and I am so thankful that I had not planned on using the hot tub. I was also disappointed that the lakes were not closer and more part of the view. The real view is really just a lot of concrete. While it is near a lake, that is secondary to the yard and extensive paved area with lots and lots of cement block borders. Had I been staying on the property extensively, I would not have been happy. For the quick weekend with most of the time spent in neighboring OU campus, it was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location for OU visit a large group. Place was clean.
This was a great property for Mom's weekend at Ohio University. Check in was easy and the place was clean. Could use some updates, especially in the open floor part of the cabin. But overall, it was a very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Robin v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering in Albany
Loved the grounds, having basically 3 main lodgings and 3 kitchens was great. Some issues: door to one house didn't lock, blender didn't work, there are some hazards on the grounds. But, its a great place for a family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

John H.

Christmas get away
The best thing about this property is to look property is a location that we're assets very beautiful but the Property itself needs a lot of work. It really looks like it just got smacked together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall fun in the country with family
Clean and secluded and the scenery around the cabin is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great great place!!!!
Great property! Very clean and comfortable. There was some question as to whether we had access to the house next door or not. But overall we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021