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The Lake House for Family & Friends

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Enjoy a smart TV & wifi
Open, comfortable space
Kitchen with coffee pot, pans, dishes, etc
Fenced front yard
Parking for two vehicles

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Buckeye Lake, OH
  • Place, Buckeye Lake Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Watkins Island
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crane Island
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Lake House for Family & Friends

Just float thru life in this centrally located new lake house. Across the street is a walk/bike path to the north shore of Buckeye Lake & public boat ramp is less that 1/2 mile. Walk to restaurants, Yacht Club, ice cream, Boat Yard for bike or kayak rental or just enjoy a drink with live music. Fenced yard for small pets (no more than 25 lbs accepted) or enjoy enclosed front entryway to watch the sunset. Roku TV & wi-fi available. National Trails raceway a 5 minute drive from house. Weekends must be two nights (Fri & Sat). When booking, you must tell us how many guests there will be to have enough towels, etc. We must know if you are bringing a pet, breed & size. Pet fee of $50 must be paid at booking or reservation can be cancelled.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
Plz let us know ages of all guests
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Weekendsrequire2nightstay.
FridaystaymusthaveSaturdaystay
Singlestaysduringweekdays

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Plz let us know ages of all guests
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Buckeye Lake

Located in Buckeye Lake, this vacation home is on a lake. Buckeye Lake Brewery and Cumberland Trail Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve and Buckeye Lake State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lancer Stadium or National Trail Raceway. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
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Buckeye Lake, OH

What's nearby

  • Buckeye Lake Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Watkins Island - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crane Island - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 34 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Ohio State University - 37 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Best Western Lakewood Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake House for Family & Friends pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lake House for Family & Friends?

As of Feb 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lake House for Family & Friends on Feb 10, 2026 start from $274.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lake House for Family & Friends?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake House for Family & Friends?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lake House for Family & Friends located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Watkins Island and Buckeye Lake Brewery. Crane Island and Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Nice family getaway

Our stay was great. 3 bedrooms perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space to spend the weekend. House is clean and bright, shower and kitchen are excellent. Onsite laundry and off street parking are great bonuses. Thanks so much for having us, will stay again next time in Buckeye Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie C.

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

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay. House was clean and the beds were comfortable. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accurate listing and clear communication. Short easy walk to lake. Met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana G.

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

Loved our stay

The property was great.. Girls weekend getaway.. all 6 of us had an amazing time..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

wonderful visit

lovely lake house, close to everything. definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great home and convenient location. I will definitely return to this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Quick Trip to Buckeye Lake

We were in town for a family event. The rental house served out needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

We stayed in early spring - just needed to vacate our home for 2 nights. Summer would be great!

Very convenient and had all of the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

janelle p.

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

good location

The house has a good location right across the street from the lake and Boatyard. It is good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Convenient and close to the lake

Nice place to get some focused work done during the off season. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jody W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Location was convenient to restaurants/brewery, but just something to be conscience about is the traffic noise; house is right on state route. Very cute place though and served its purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelisa J.

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

It was a cute little house.

The owner and maintenance lady were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Clean efficient comfortable

Great little place with just what you need. Comfortable beds. Super clean throughout. Great place! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

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

Fun weekend at the racetrack.

The house was fully equipped with everything we needed. it was clean and homy. We had a dog with us and was glad to see the fenced in yard. Our host was very welcoming and accommodating. Centrally located near gas, groceries, restaurants and a beautiful lake. We were there for the weekend so there was a fair amount of traffic on the busy street which made sleep a little difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

Nice little house in a convenient location

I was using this house to accommodate family visiting in from out of state. We spent a weekend exploring central Ohio. This house is a fun mix of modern and vintage decor in a convenient location. With easy access to I-70 you can use this place as a basecamp for doing all kinds of fun stuff without having to deal with the traffic and hassles of Columbus. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra K.

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

A week at Buckeye Lake

Love the house. Clean, and just like the pictures showed. Love the Boat Yard, and walk-in the bike path. Also they allowed our well trained dog 🐶 more places needs to be like these great owners. They was nice also. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G.

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

Short and sweet

The property with sparkling clean and perfectly adorable. My family of 6 spent the weekend at the Lake House and it was a perfect choice. My son locked us out of the house one night and Barb was quick to help. We definitely would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean cute place! We found it just as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Thanksgiving 2023

We had a wonderful visit with our son for Thanksgiving. The home was well maintained and just the perfect size for our stay. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Perfect for business visit!

We've stayed here for business multiple times because it is always clean and comfortable, easy access and usually available. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Another great stay!

We really appreciate the accommodations for our business needs! We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Clean and nicely decorated

Stayed several nights for business visit. Nicely laid out and nicely decorated. Everything looked new. Fit our needs perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

Adorable lake vibes

Stayed at this property just across the road from Buckeye Lake. It was clean, convenient with fun lake vibes. Barb was easy to work with and gave some good tips for the area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Kent

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

Beautiful place

Very nice place, close and convenient to everything. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and the lake. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Mix

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I manage this Lake House. The owners are local. They can sometimes be seen at the Boat Yard across the street on the lake front. Boat Yard has bike & kayak rentals. They may have a boat dock available across the street for $50 per day. We can always check if you need it.

Why they chose this property

This house is in walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Accross the street is the walk or bike path that leads to the boardwalk on the lake front (two minute walk).

What makes this property unique

Small fenced yard for a pet Five minute drive to National Trails Raceway. Small village feel.
A private boat dock may be available for guests. Message to check on availability. Public boat ramp is less than 1/2 mile at North Shore State Park. Plz only access the yard from inside the house using the front door; keeping gates closed always. When booking, tell us how many guests will be here & if a pet will be here.

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