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Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Enjoy an outdoor fire in the fire pit on the deck

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4984 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Hot tub
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Howard, OH

Apple Valley Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Apple Valley Golf Course
‪14 min drive‬
Kenyon College
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Final touches are complete. Updates include new custom kitchen with concrete counters and stainless steel appliances, new bathroom with walk in shower and all around general updates. Cozy 2 bedroom home is located directly on the Kokosing river thought to translate from the Algonquin Indians and mean “River of the Little Owls.” The cabin is a short distance to Kenyon College, Apple Valley lake, Ohio Amish country and tons and tons of great parks, hiking trails, bike trails and hunting. Great fishing off of the banks in the back yard. Numerous different wildlife spotted including eagles, hawk, mink and deer. Kayaks and canoe provided for your use. Large deck to enjoy river view, outdoor shower and soaking tub (ready for use when weather cooperates). WiFi and internet based TV on 42" flat screen. Pets considered on a case by case basis.

Property manager

Al Lindeman

Premier Host

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Hot tub

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Non-refundable $50 fee per stay, maximum 2 pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Howard

Located in Howard, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mohican State Park and Ramser Arboretum, while Bolton Theatre and Ariel-Foundation Park are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Howard, OH

What's nearby

Apple Valley Lake - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
King Beach - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Apple Valley Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
Kenyon College - 18 min drive - 13.3 km
Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 25 min drive - 21.4 km

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive
‪Howard Hilton - ‬3 min drive
‪The Bad Apple Pub - ‬5 min drive
‪Wiggin Street Coffee - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sutton Beach, Apple Valley Lake and King Beach. Apple Valley Marina and Davis Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

11 Jul, 2025

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

It was very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN L.

17 Jul, 2025

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

Highly recommended this location and hosts!Very clean and well kept, updated and accommodating peaceful location on the river.Watched the hawks and eagles along with sunrise/sunsets and other wildlife off the huge deck while in the hot tub.We will be returning, thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa j.

17 Aug, 2025

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

This is the second time we have visited the cabin for our anniversary. And as before, we really enjoyed our stay.The house was very clean. Beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed the complementary pumpkin bread and bottle of wine.The views were exceptional. The greatest improvement we found from the last time was the steps to the river. It made fishing and getting into the river, so much more easy.The only downfall, of course, is the traffic noise but honestly, after a while, you don’t even pay attention to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chasity S.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Wonderful Stay

The cabin was so nice! Everything from the hot tub, the outdoor shower, and the swing beside the river was PERFECT! The bottle of wine and pumpkin bread was an added and nice suprise! Thank you for a wonderful getaway spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

12 Jun, 2025

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

The cabin and all furnishings were clean and exactly as displayed in pictures. Beautiful setting. Owners were very responsive and pleasant. Enjoyed the location immensely

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

10 Jun, 2025

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

The only complaint I had was not the owners fault, the road it is on is VERY busy with a lot of fast moving loud vehicles going by.The property was gorgeous and very pet friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

3 Aug, 2025

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

We had the most amazing time staying at this charming cottage on the river for our sisters' trip! From the moment we arrived, we could tell the hosts put so much care into making sure their guests have an unforgettable stay. They truly thought of everything — from insect repellent and coffee filters to a sweet welcome gift of a bottle of wine and delicious locally made pumpkin bread.The location was peaceful and beautiful, right on the river. We loved tubing, fishing, and relaxing in the hot tub while soaking in the scenery. The cottage was cozy, clean, and well-stocked with everything we needed. You have everything you could need from a grill, kayaks, tubes, fire pit, hot tub and comfortable beds. This was the perfect place for us to reconnect and unwind. We’re already talking about when we can come back. Highly, highly recommend!Vickie and Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaylee

31 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved this cabin so much! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

6 May, 2025

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

River front gem

Great little cottage lots of things to do river a walk down from cottage. Hosts were great to work with. Had everything you needed and then some!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

10 Aug, 2025

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

Beautiful get-away

Check in was very easy however we passed the house getting there. That could have been our maps. Everything you could possibly need was there and then some. The extras were beyond fantastic. The only reason I gave four stars to cleanliness was because there was something in the hot tub. They messaged me back immediately and sent the cleaner out. Turns out it was just a little piece of deck paint. Not a big deal. The only reason for four stars on location was because the main road was very loud during the day. There was almost no traffic there in the evening and it was extremely peaceful. Of course we used the hot tub and took the kayaks out. The wine and the pumpkin bread were just fantastic! Very attentive hosts. Definitely would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

19 Mar, 2025

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

great spot

really nice place, would stay again. the only thing I could complain about at all is the road it was on was surprisingly busy. otherwise it was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denver G.

29 Apr, 2025

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

Nice stay along the river

Was clean and had everything you would need. Nice fire pit and hot tub, with a short walk to the water in the back yard. Was easy to get to, and a short drive to restaurants and stores. Everything is exactly as advertised.We were especially surprised at the complementary pumpkin bread and wine left for us to start the weekend. That was definitely a first for us of all places we've stayed throughout Ohio.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

26 Jan, 2025

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

Weekend getaway

Very clean & spacious cabin. Beautiful property & private despite being off semi- busy road. Lichen island seats 6 & kitchen sufficiently stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

9 Feb, 2025

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

Short, serene getaway

Had a pretty amazing week here with the wife, kid, and dogs. Sunsets on the back porch from the hot tub were incredible. Fully enclosed back porch was very helpful with the dogs. Overall the place was very baby and dog friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

30 Oct, 2024

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

50th anniversary getaway

Very beautiful property fun and relaxing parents had an amazing time

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

5 Jan, 2025

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

New Year!

We enjoyed the cabin, the hiking, and the snow was lovely. We played many games at the kitchen island, thanks so much for doing such a great job!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Great cabin

We enjoyed the beautiful back yard. The location and property were just what we were looking for when it comes to a get a way. 5 Stars!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

28 Dec, 2024

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

Very relaxing

The property was as advertised. It was on a lazy river which was a wonderful backdrop for our hot tub sessions. The cabin was clean and well appointed. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in warmer weather in order to take advantage of the kayaks.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

30 Jun, 2024

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

Cabin on the river

Great place

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan b.

16 Dec, 2024

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

Great weekend retreat

A fun, simply laid out, fairly private, well kept, up to date place that would be easy to spend alot of time at. The closed in porch and backyard made it easy to keep tabs on our dog. The hot tub was wonderful, the big firepit on the porch got plenty of use and the nice section of river behind the property I can see being tons of fun when its warmer. Excited to come back sometime

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred W. W.

29 Jul, 2024

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

Cabin at the river

The cabin was great, loved the location along the river. Enjoyed the large deck, grill, and hot tub. Property was very clean and had everything we needed. Thanks for the great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Howard Ohio

The Perfect Adventure and Relaxing Holiday Weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

9 Nov, 2024

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

Nov 2024

Everything was very nice

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 May, 2025

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

Relaxation by the River

The cabin is very cozy and inviting. It's in a beautiful location along the river and felt secluded, even though access to stores and restaurants was not far away. It felt like a nature retreat. I wish I could have enjoyed the deck, hot tub, and view more. Unfortunately, it rained the entire weekend. My arrival was very warm and welcoming. Low lights were on, instrumental music was playing, and the owners were kind enough to have some lovely complimentary items waiting for me. Communication was responsive and thorough. Everything is well stocked and easy to locate thanks to very thoughtful labeling and instructions throughout the cabin. It is very apparent that the hosts wanted their visitors to feel at home. I certainly did. I really loved my stay and found it very relaxing. I would be happy to return in the future and hopefully be able to enjoy everything it has to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

23 Jul, 2024

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

Great place

Very nice house on the river house has everything you need and ac works great!!! Owner nice guy👍

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Al Lindeman

We were married in 1995 and are from the local area. We currently reside in Apple Valley so this cabin is just a short drive enabling us to make sure that your stay goes without a hitch. While we own several rentals in the area this is our first vacation rental. We often use VRBO when we travel, which we do often. I have been a full time REALTOR with RE/MAX and have been licensed since 1987. Sue manages the books and any other areas that need attention with our many ventures.

Why they chose this property

This property came up at the local foreclosure sale and I fell in love with it!, My wife not so much. This was a very big project and there is not 1 square inch of this place that we didn't touch. It was a lot of fun seeing my wife warm up to it. My wife is known to have very particular requirements in any place we stay. Our friends have all told us that once I can get my wife to stay here it is ready for the public; my wife now loves to stay here. Its just a short trip from our home but feels like vacation.

What makes this property unique

River, river and river. This cabin is great: really comfortable inside and nice enough for a girls escape, family fun, romanic coupe time, or mens fishing/hunting trip. A super clean river like the Kokosing running through the back yard just makes it! Super large deck, outdoor shower, great access to so much, all adds to the value. The river and newly added hot tub just have a way to ease all of the tensions of the "daily grind".