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Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest

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King bed
Room
Living area
Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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West Portsmouth, OH
  • Place, Shawnee State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Serpent Mound
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Dogwood Pass
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest

Discover your comfortable "basecamp" right next to the beautiful Shawnee State Forest. This peaceful home is designed for comfort, featuring two luxurious King-size beds for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy the seclusion of a large yard, ideal for wildlife spotting or an evening under the stars. The home boasts a full, well-equipped kitchen and a dedicated dining room for meals, plus a cozy living room with a TV and Roku for unwinding after a day of hiking. Your perfect nature escape awaits!

We live in the area but on the other side of the county so we're available to answer questions via text or phone call.

Located in West Portsmouth, OH only minutes from Turkey Creek Lake, Shawnee Lodge, Bear Lake Horse Camp, and Shawnee State Park Nature Center. Shawnee State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for you to enjoy including:
hiking
mountain biking
fishing
boating
disc golf
horseback riding
swimming
archery

You'll have the entire house and yard to yourself. The barn is currently being cleaned out and is unavailable for guest use.

Enter from the porch into the spacious kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Dining room table is great for dinner and playing games or relax on the sofa and stream a movie with the Roku. The cottage is currently setup for 4 with 2 bedrooms each with king size beds. One full bathroom and one half bathroom in the laundry.

Pets are welcome but are to be kept off furniture and bedding.
Smoking/vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the house.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are allowed but are to be kept off furniture & bedding.
No smoking/vaping of any kind inside the house.
No parties or large groups

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4880310vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

West Portsmouth

Located in West Portsmouth, this holiday home is in a rural area. Elks Country Club and Wheelersburg Golf Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Portsmouth Floodwall Mural and Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
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West Portsmouth, OH

What's nearby

  • Shawnee State Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Shawnee State University - 20 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Serpent Mound - 53 min drive - 65.1 km
  • Dogwood Pass - 54 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Greenbo Lake State Resort Park - 58 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

  • South Portsmouth–South Shore Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben's Happy Trails Horseman's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse at Shawnee State Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪CampMaster Cabin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Hee Yuh Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shawnee State Park Lodge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest on 2 Jul, 2026 start from S$298, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Shawnee State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Raven Rock State Nature Preserve and Ohio River. Earl Thomas Conley Riverside Park and SOMC West Portsmouth Family Health Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot near Shawnee. Beds are comfortable, kitchen and dining areas are large, bathroom and laundry are nice. The kitchen has all the utensils, dishes, pots and pans you need but bring your own spices, condiments, paper towels, etc. I would def stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. This home is huge and spacious and was very clean and well kept. Communication with the owner was quick and easy. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The host was a perfect host . She was there for all of my needs .i coundnt have ask for anyone better. But one think needs some attention. The furniture is rock hard very uncomfortable everything else was ok
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN B.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Heather

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