Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Albany, Ohio

Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)6 min drive
Ohio University13 min drive
Court Street14 min drive
Lake Hope State Park29 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Relax and stargaze around a firepit, or watch an amazing sunrise. The 5acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some muchneeded R&R. Take a 45-50 minute drive from your cottage/retreat to visit Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle’s Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park. No matter the season, you and your guests won’t be disappointed when visiting all the beauty Hocking Hills offers!
Grab 14 of your closest friends or family because our Island Retreat is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with this two cottage three suite retreat that sits on a private 5 acre lake. Spacious living in this two story cottage/retreat with living room, open kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The second cottage/retreat has two suites with 10 person occupancy full bathroom, living room and kitchen areas. If you have three families wanting to spend time together this is the perfect spot for you! The property is located just off the road of State RT 50 in a quiet setting that offers plenty of relaxation for you and your guests.

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Weddings & private parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet

Pets by arrangement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Weddings & private parties

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Albany

Located in Albany, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dairy Barn Arts Center and Hot Dog Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shade Winery and Fun Barn. Travelling with kids? Consider Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or check out an event or a game at Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Albany, Ohio

What's nearby

Ohio University - 13 min drive
Court Street - 14 min drive
Zaleski State Forest - 18 min drive
Lake Hope State Park - 29 min drive
Hocking Hills State Park - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Lake View - 5 min drive
Ray's Harvest House - 10 min walk
Albany Cafe - 3 min drive
Pleasant Hill Vineyards - 13 min drive
Subway - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Retreat Cottage Overlooking 5 acre Lake on 20 acre Nature Preserve located?

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

8.6

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

17 April 2024

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

Pretty Property

Beautiful location and plenty of things to do with teens. Nice lake, hot tub, the setting is beautiful, plenty of space and seating for a large family. Lots of towels provided and a nice laundry provided too. The lower bathroom needs some love and there are some minor repairs needed to make this property a smidge better but I would book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

11 April 2024

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

Great stay

My family and I had a great stay. The house could use some updates, but nothing that made our stay bad. More than enough room for people to be together in a big group, while at the same time there is space if you want to break away into smaller groups. Cool to be able to fish off the porch.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy K.

29 March 2024

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

Island retreat

The place was nice .. but half the lights didn't work, there was a hole in one of the bedroom walls, the lower bathroom floor was soft, it needs some tlc. But the location was nice the outside was amazing and beautiful. Would return

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

17 March 2024

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

Lake Retreat

This place is wonderful. Great for fishing and just sitting on one of the decks watching the geese. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves. We will come here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 January 2024

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

NYE Weekend

The property allowed enough room for our family and a few friends to come together at one location to enjoy the NYE Weekend. It was nice having separate living areas to be able to spread out. Some updates/upkeep would put this place in another price bracket as the location was on point. We would stay again and recommend to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Grab 14 of your closest friends or family because our Island Retreat is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with this two cottage three suite retreat that sits on a private 5 acre lake. Spacious living in this two story cottage/retreat with living room, open kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The second cottage/retreat has two suites with 10 person occupancy full bathroom, living room and kitchen areas. If you have three families wanting to spend time together this is the perfect spot for you! The property is located just off the road of State RT 50 in a quiet setting that offers plenty of relaxation for you and your guests.