Lakeview Retreat 5-acre Lake Athen Hocking Hills

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A backyard with a wooden swing set, Adirondack chairs, a canoe, and a small pond.
A deck with a table and chairs overlooking a calm lake, with a boat docked nearby.
A residential house with a garage, a lawn, and a small tree.
A two-story house with a front porch, a mailbox, and an American flag.
A single-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and dense trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Deck or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Albany, OH

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Albany

Located in Albany, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterloo State Forest and Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area, while Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Dairy Barn Arts Center and Fun Barn. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Albany, OH

Restaurants

  • ‪Albany Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Harvest House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lakeview Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Threefold Roasters - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Rental Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub Lakeview near Athens & Hocking Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation Rental Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub Lakeview near Athens & Hocking Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Rental Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub Lakeview near Athens & Hocking Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Rental Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub Lakeview near Athens & Hocking Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Rental Pet Friendly w/ Hot Tub Lakeview near Athens & Hocking Hills located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Waterloo State Forest, Dairy Barn Arts Center and Hot Dog Museum. Ohio University and Court Street are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our vacation rental. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, spacious home with nice amenities. Excellent and clear communication from the host. Easy to find, beautiful, private location on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Perfect house for OU weekends Clean and well kept!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Hi Carrie, we are so happy that you had a wonderful stay at our Lake View Retreat in Albany, OH. We agree, the house and location make it perfect for OU families coming to stay for the weekend! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation

Loved our stay- it was a perfect way for our family to celebrate my daughter’s graduation!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2025
Hi Mindy, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, and I’m very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We are so happy this property could accommodate you and your guests for your daughters graduation! We enjoyed hosting you and we hope to see you back in the Hocking Hills area in the future. And of course, if you stay with us here at 1st Choice Lodging again, you’ll get a 10% discount!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful lakeside home

Easy, convenient check-in. Great location! House was great! I'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that check-in was easy, the location worked well for you, and that you enjoyed the house. It’s wonderful to know you’d stay with us again! We hope to host you again in the future for your next Hocking Hills adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PLEASANT TRIP

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2023
Thank you for staying with 1st choice lodging! We hope to have you and your guests again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place. My son who loves to fish couldnt of been happier.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation

Beautiful house. Nice big deck to relax on . Husband fished on lake. We had several bonfires at night. Loved the place. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location of our vacation rental. It’s great to know that our guests appreciate the convenience and beauty of the area as much as we do. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat!!

Loved the paddle boats, canoes, hot tub, and pool table. Lots to keep us busy. The house was very clean and updated. More than enough room for our family of 4. Would have liked to have a few blankets for the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Hi Beth, we are so happy that you had a wonderful stay at our Lake View Retreat in Albany. We agree it has plenty to see and do. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week

Fabulous property loved ever moment, our umbrella was broken but without hesitation it was replaced. Looking forward to booking my next year vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing 1st choice lodging! We hope to have you and your guests again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away near awesomely beautiful sites

Fun. Cozy. Everything worked. Did little fishing and had couple fires. Such family fun!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fun and cozy getaway, and that everything worked well during your stay. It sounds like the fishing and fires made for some great family memories. We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. We hope to host you again in the future for your next Hocking Hills adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

moms weekend 2024

perfect place for us to gather and hang. We cooked and danced and sang. wonderful memories were made! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our place was perfect for your gathering and that you were able to cook, dance, sing, and make such special memories together. It means a lot to know our Lake View Retreat added to your time with friends and family. We hope to host you again in the future for your next Hocking Hills adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay.

Came for parents week. This was a great place for the parents to stay. Have a daughter and two nieces at OU. The house was beautiful. It was nice to be able to have places to sit and talk and to cook/eat. It wasn't far from campus. We had a little challenge finding it but once there were pleased with our entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed our Lake View property and look forward to your return to the area again soon! 1st Choice Lodging
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Athens and lovely place!

My boyfriend, sister, and brother in law stayed for a weekend with the main reason to visit Ohio University as Alumni. This place was a perfect distance away and a great location. The house was very clean and perfect for our group with the games/hot tub/ fire pit. Check in was easy and the company was quick to respond to a question via email. Will definitely come back when the weather is warmer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our place was a great fit for your visit to Ohio University and that the location worked perfectly for your group. It’s great to know you enjoyed the cleanliness, the amenities, and the easy check-in process. We’re also glad our team was able to assist you quickly when you reached out. We hope to host you again in the future for your next Hocking Hills adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surprise trip before school starts

Great property…the posted pictures don’t do it justice. My two sons and enjoyed our three night stay. We just wish we could’ve stayed longer. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
I am glad to hear you got to enjoy the property and the amenities that it offers. We look forward to your return to the area soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 night stay

The host was incredibly accommodating! Bad weather caused snags in our stay, but our host did everything in their power to make sure we were taken care of properly. We stay at the 1850 Inn which is beautiful, spacious and clean. I would highly recommend staying at this house if you are in this area. Can't thank the host enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2023
Thank you for staying with 1st choice lodging! We hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

The property was in a great location. We enjoyed being by the lake and walking our dogs around the property. The house was clean and gave us plenty of room for our family. The grandsons loved being able to play pool in the garage. we had a little problem getting the door code, but a Vrbo employee worked diligently at finding the info we needed to get into the house. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the lakefront location and that the house provided plenty of space for your family. It’s great to know your grandsons had fun playing pool in the garage and that your dogs enjoyed exploring the property. We are sad to hear about the initial issue with the door code. We truly appreciate your kind words! We hope to host you again in the future for your next Hocking Hills adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Lake!

We all had a great time at your place for Labor Day Weekend! My grandson, who is 10, just loved fishing off the dock and the paddle boat! They really enjoyed the pool table and basketball game in the garage.We did a couple of hikes at Hocking Hills too! It was a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend! Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with 1st choice lodging! We hope to have you and your guests in the area again! And love hearing that you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake view Retreat Review

The stay was fun! There were some issues with the place like the ceiling above the bedroom shower is severely peeling, most of the blinds were messed up, the screens had holes in them, and it could have been cleaner, along with other smaller issues. But it is a great location! We love the lake, and had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing 1st Choice Lodging! We hope to have you and your guests again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekday getaway

Beautiful property on a private lake. We had fun on the paddle boat. Hot tub wasnt working properly but management team sent someone out eight away to fix the issue. I love that we were able to bring our dur baby. She had a wonderful time as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2023
Hi Schleilia! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little property

We came for a quick getaway. This place was lovely. Very clean. Minor issues that were attended to quickly. Nothing that impacted our stay. The pool table is a nice addition. We enjoyed multiple games on one of the rainy days of our stay. Great location and the food from Lucky’s is close and delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
We are happy you had a great stay Miranda!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet weekend

My wife and I stayed for a weekend the house was nice and the surrounding area was quiet. The Hot tub wouldn’t go above 88 degrees that’s my only complaint. Other then that it was a great weekend. My wife and I will be going back with our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
I am thrilled to hear you loved our Lakeview Retreat! I am sorry to hear you have an issue with the hot tub, I will relay that information to our team. We look forward to your return with your children and wife soon! 1st Choice-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice!

We had a lovely time. The house is as advertised. It’s super nice and was very clean. We accidentally left a box of crab legs in the fridge. Just an FYI. I apologize for that! Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Lake Retreat

This property was everything we had hoped for. The setting is very tranquil and peaceful and we had great neighbors beside us. They had a couple of kids and it was fun watching the kids splashing around in the lake while I was peacefully fishing off of the private dock. The only thing I found to be a little upsetting was that the outside furniture had to be cleaned before we could use it. Other than that, it was a great stay and we will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
We are glad to hear you enjoyed our lakeside property and enjoyed time fishing with the kids and playing outdoors. I will have our staff check out the outdoor furniture and see what we can do to help our future guests, thank you. We look forward to your return to the Hocking Hills area again soon! 1st Choice Lodging
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very Clean- No Lock Box

I would give high reviews with exception that we needed to drive over 40 minutes each way to get and return keys
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2021
Thank you for your review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again in the future!
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