Cozy Cottage near trails & lake!

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An outdoor deck with a grill, a table, and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with a view of greenery.
A wooden cabinet with a clock and a vase of flowers, a ceiling fan, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Strouds Run State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Athens, OH
  • Place, Strouds Run State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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 cottage. Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dairy Barn Arts Center and Stuart's Opera House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Athens, OH

What's nearby

  • Strouds Run State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ohio University - 11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Peden Stadium - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Court Street - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 46 min drive - 76.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage near trails & lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cozy Cottage near trails & lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage near trails & lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage near trails & lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage near trails & lake! located?

Situated in Athens, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Strouds Run State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Court Street and Hot Dog Museum. Southeast Ohio History Center and Ohio University are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the cottage and everything they prepared for us and our pets!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a great weekend staying in Jonathan's rental. The location was quiet and conveniently located near the town as well as to the state park. I would have happily stayed on the rest of the week and made it a writer retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will rent again nice place, just didnt have enough kitchen chairs & patio chairs as there were 7 of us. Nice location was well pleased
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place as advertised! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’d highly recommend this cozy house if you are planning to be in Athens! We loved the dog items left out. Everything was super clean and it was a perfect place to relax. The host was very responsive and friendly along the way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stya for a night or a week

We enjoyed our stay....even saw deer in the front and back yards.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean and comfortable stay for moving our son into OU. Convenient to lots of hiking and Athens. Great communication and easy check in / Check out process.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

We booked this property for subs weekend at OU. Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely great. Couldn't have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Wonderful amenities. Everything you’ll need. Hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place! So clean and cozy!

Just an overnight while traveling back from the coast. But a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful property

Beautiful scenery and a lot of little extras offered in the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway!

My husband, 2 children and our fur baby loved the cozy cottage. We enjoyed the beach and morning hikes. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house. Just wish WVU would’ve won
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The house was perfect for our family group traveling for OU graduation. Close to campus but also close to hiking. It was clean and well stocked. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and communication was great. The amenities were great with one exception; the faucet in the bathtub was hard to manage and the water was barely warm enough. Everything else was great and the place was exceptionally clean. We would definitely recommend this place for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

We had a most enjoyable stay stay at your home. Bery clean and fully stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Athens, OH

House was neat and clean. Location is near Stroud Run State Park. Athens is a short drive away for supermarkets and restaurants. Roads are hilly and curvy. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fathers weekend at OU

Great weekend. House was perfect for our needs. Super cute. Would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy little house in the woods.

The property was clean and the kitchen was great. My only 'negative' was that wifi is not available and cell service is weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LFA

THE HOST WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! PHOTOS DO NOT DO THIS CABIN JUSTICE, IT WAS GORGEOUS!!! Definitely the nicest cabin weve rented to date!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fourth of July in Athens

We really enjoyed celebrating the holiday at the cottage with friends in the area. The fireworks, shopping and ice cream downtown were worth the sojourn out, and the woods in Strouds Run made for a pleasant hike. Our lodgings and amenities at the cottage ran smoothly and comfortably (thanks to Jon and Teresa), and the natural surroundings are serene and full of beautiful nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay in a beautiful setting!

We were in town for OU Family weekend and enjoyed our stay immensely! Immaculately clean space and very comfortable beds. Pet friendly so my son could see his beloved pup and plenty of space for us to relax as a family and watch football, etc. Would highly recommend and will plan to book this property again! Many Thanks to the host for a great experience. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was awesome! The Cottage was beyond expectations. We have been coming to Athens since 2016 when my oldest granddaughter went to OU. Now our youngest granddaughter is in her junior year and this is one of the 2 best rentals we have stayed at. Coming up 3-5 times per year! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Cottage with us! Cleanliness was excellent. We WILL be back!Pam and Bob
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect for our needs. The host was very accommodating to our dogs and even put out little touches to make dog lovers and their dogs feel welcome. From dog themed hand towels, blanket, coffee table book and playing cards to dog bowls and treats we felt at home and pampered. Lots of seating and large TV to catch up on a few guilty pleasures of reality TV and other brainless downtime entertainment. Comfy beds made relaxation and rest easy. The kitchen is very nice and well stocked and the kitchen table served as a great space to work and study for those needing to prep for meetings.We were pleasantly surprised that DoorDash even delivered to the cottage so we could get dinner on our travel day there and groceries delivered for those late night snack needs. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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