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Secluded Wooded Retreat — Just 5 Minutes from Ohio University

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A small, single-story house with a porch, a covered outdoor seating area, and a garden with various plants and a small tree.
A cozy living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a refrigerator.
A cozy living room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A narrow, shaded pathway through a lush, green forest with dense foliage on both sides.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ohio University

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Athens, OH
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shade Winery and Fun Barn. Dairy Barn Arts Center and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hunting.
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Athens, OH

What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Peden Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Court Street - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 43 min drive - 73.5 km
  • Old Man's Cave - 48 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Court Street Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Wooded Retreat — Just 5 Minutes from Ohio University pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Secluded Wooded Retreat — Just 5 Minutes from Ohio University?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Wooded Retreat — Just 5 Minutes from Ohio University?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Wooded Retreat — Just 5 Minutes from Ohio University?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Secluded Wooded Retreat — Just 5 Minutes from Ohio University located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ohio University, Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center. Court Street and John Calhoun Baker University Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 331 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private; lovely, creative decor; great place for catching up with a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a non-cookie cutter cottage, this is it! The place was spotless and charming. It even has a front porch swing. We also really enjoyed perusing all the old, historical book selection.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely off the beaten path, secluded and quiet. Bring a flashlight to see at night. The porch light did not work and the property is big and dark. It had everything needed to stay for the weekend. It was clean and pet-friendly. The host was available and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was clean but could use an update in furniture. The house is very close to Ohio University which is a huge plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, rustic, peaceful little cottage. Great location, super close to town. Was a perfect landing pad for a visit to the university. Good for a small family or group of friends. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at a quaint, well thought out cottage that was fully equipped for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We got into the property at about 10pm, so it was quite dark. I had sent a message letting the owner know our ETA and had asked if there were any tips we needed to know for arrival. I never received a response to that question. When we got there, it was VERY difficult to find the address to nowhere to pull in. The only number we ever saw was on a garbage. Can that happened to be pulled out by the roadside. There were no street lights or lights marking where the driveway was. We pulled up, guessing that it must be it and once we open the gate to do the walk up the pathway all of the lights were burnt out and we had a very hard time walking through the wooded tunnel without tripping or falling. The house had a very bad musty, moldy smell the entire time we were there. There was an air purifier running, but it did not help much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderfully peaceful time. It is close to town but feels forever away. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this quiet little cottage in the woods. We enjoyed looking through the old books on the shelves there. A cute & quaint place to stay while exploring Athens and hocking hills.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a sweet, slightly rustic, haven in the woods within a 5 minute drive to OU campus. Very quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean. More than enough parking. It was very quiet!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The property is rustic and a little bit like visiting your Grandma’s house and smells a bit musty. It is tucked into deep woods and is very dark at night, so try to get to the property before sundown or have a flashlight. The cottage is very conveniently located to the Ohio University campus, which was a major plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place with all you need for the stay. Only thought would be to let guest know to turn on hot tub heater. It was cold when we were going to use it and took to long to heat up. Great stay and perfect for us. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little stream, patio, secluded, great for dogs, hot tub at temperature, cozy. Older place but great location! Great price for three bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this for two moms and our daughters visiting Ohio University. I was unable to attend unfortunately, but the other three guests said the home is older but clean and they really enjoyed the hot tub. The host communicated well. The home is in great location when visiting OU.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay in Athens, close enough to the school and the parks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for dad’s weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was cut short by a snowstorm but we enjoyed the house for the time we were there. Very cozy and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great as usual and communication was excellent. We left some boots behind and were able to arrange picking them up. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a terrific place with a few things that keep it from being perfect. The most blaring issue is the kitchen. Like most places the amount of equipment is a little uneven, but everything was clean and in good repair, but there wasn't a good flipper for eggs for example. The kitchen table is also not the greatest. Again, it's clean but it's a little rickety. I did mention this to the host directly via email so it may be something that has been addressed.The location is great! The place has attitude and charm for days! The host was very available and communicative if needed.Overall we had a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. We liked how it was close to OU but still felt like the place was secluded.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet property. The inside was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is very cute, sitting in the hot tub watching the stars and listening to the creek was a trip highlight. There was no Verizon signal at all so make sure to have details for check in saved. Our only suggestion is to have extra blankets available for the back room as it was quite chilly in the night and I wasn’t comfortable trying to figure out the space heater.
Great base to explore Hocking hills from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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