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Unwind & Reconnect 4 BD/2BA Family Cottage- check in 4pm or later check out 10am

Family-friendly cottage in Howard

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Living area
Stocked kitchen for your use. Plenty of room for multiple chefs!
Games room
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 Main level

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

Bathroom 2 Lower level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unwind & Reconnect 4 BD/2BA Family Cottage- check in 4pm or later check out 10am

Located at 777 King Beach Drive, Howard Oh 43028, the main level Bedroom #1 and #2 both have queen beds. On the left lower level bedroom #3 has 2 twin beds and Bedroom #4 has 2 bunk beds (sleeps 4). 2 bathrooms (lower lever shower only, main level has showerhead and tub), non coin op washer and dryer on site. Kitchen with stainless electric appliances, griddle, waffle iron, crock pot, gas grill on deck. Decorative fireplace, outside fire pit/patio, wooded lot. Check in 4pm and later, check out 10am. Close to Kenyon, Amish country, Honey Run Falls, Mohican State Park, Ariel Foundation Park, Kokosing bike path and so much more. This home is located 7 miles from Kenyon College, and 10 miles from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. It is only 18 miles from Mohican State Park and Loudonville. It is in the heart of Amish country (approximately a 40 minute drive to Charm and Berlin, in Holmes County), and close to a wonderful golf course, Apple Valley Golf Course. GOLFADVISOR.COM rated Apple Valley Golf Course as the number 4 rated Golf Course in Ohio! Sadly, Apple Valley facilities (Lake, Beaches, Pools, and Campground) are only to be used by Apple Valley Property Owners. Non-Owners will not be permitted to use the facilities provided for permanent residents of Apple Valley. The launching of any watercraft for non-property owners is prohibited as well.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please treat our family home as if you are staying with friends. Our son has really bad allergies so it’s a strict No pets No smoking rule.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 806506vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Howard

Howard is home to this cottage. Bolton Theatre and Woodward Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Valley Marina and Apple Valley Golf Course. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Howard, OH

What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • King Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mohican State Park - 20 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - 51 min drive - 63.4 km
  • Ohio State Reformatory - 55 min drive - 82.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mazza's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hangout - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind & Reconnect 4 BD/2BA Family Cottage- check in 4pm or later check out 10am pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unwind & Reconnect 4 BD/2BA Family Cottage- check in 4pm or later check out 10am?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unwind & Reconnect 4 BD/2BA Family Cottage- check in 4pm or later check out 10am?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind & Reconnect 4 BD/2BA Family Cottage- check in 4pm or later check out 10am?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unwind & Reconnect 4 BD/2BA Family Cottage- check in 4pm or later check out 10am located?

This family-friendly Howard cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Apple Valley Lake and King Beach. Apple Valley Marina is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cade F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing, had a wonderful time playing pool and darts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had family together for the holidays. There was plenty of space for everyone. Great kitchen!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan G.

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

Felt like home!

Was a great place to spend time with my family relax and celebrate my husband's birthday. Felt like we were right at home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Stay for Graduation in May

House is clean, comfortable, and in a nice location. We had a nice time, and it served as a good location for family for a college graduation weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

Very nice home, great location and just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for mi son’s college graduation, Rhonda was great to comunícate with, and super nice she did let us check-in early knowing we had a family celebration!Place is wonderful. I totally recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

NYE Getaway

Rented for NYE weekend. Perfect space for two families for long weekend. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Highly recommend

Cannot say enough good about our stay here! So much to do, we were never bored. It was clean, spacious and just overall a super nice place with a great view and a cozy fire pit. Hoping to come back again in the near future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Peaceful Lake House

The house was exactly as advertised and the property was beautiful. Walkability to the private beach was perfect. The Lake Home allotment surrounding properties were lovely. So much to do we stuffed a lot in to a four night stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth B.

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

Close to Mohican

Very roomy, two stories. Nice fire pit area and quiet neighborhood. Close to the Mohican adventures
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doug p.

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

Golf Weekend

House was very inviting! Spent a lot of time out on deck or by fire pit. Lots of space to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Beautiful lake house

We had a relaxing, outstanding long weekend during our stay! The beach is a short walk away. We played volleyball and swam in the lake. Even though the lake is close, the house is nestled in the woods and you feel removed from busy-ness! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Home away from home

We enjoyed our stay very much! We especially appreciated the “extras” that we didn’t have to worry about bringing , like kitchen tools, gadgets, and condiments in the fridge and the “extra” pillows and blankets in all the bedrooms. The home was very clean and well taken care of and communication with the owner was very organized and timely. Also, they were flexible with our check in/out schedule . We would definitely stay again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This rental was excellent for a group of friends to get together for a relaxing weekend away. Lots of space and things to do. Only complaint we have is the cleanliness and organization of items in the house. There were dirty dishes in the sink and the dishwasher when we arrived and the grill needed a good cleaning. Other than that, the house was a great place to stay for a bigger group. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Exactly what you want and more.

The stay I had there with several friends was excellent, the property provided everything we could possibly need. It has plenty of sleeping space and was VERY spacious, seven grown men in all and this place never felt crowded.(we ran into bad weather so we spent a good amount of time inside) All of my expectations were met and exceeded. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Shawn and his guests were easy to host and we are happy to hear that they enjoyed their stay. Hope that they will visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Another wonderful visit!

This was our second visit to this lovely home. It has been the perfect location during our Family Weekend visits to Kenyon College. The house is well-appointed and the large couch in the living room is great for hanging out. The home is large with plenty of space to spread out. The home is surrounded by trees which are beautiful during the fall. We love watching the little chipmunks racing around on the deck! Rhonda is a wonderful host and extremely responsive to any questions or needs during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Fun weekend away

Plenty of space for us to be, beautiful views, and Rhonda was easy to work with. We stayed for a long weekend to get together with family for an early Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Del Rae G.

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

Great place for a family gathering

Communication was wonderful, the house was very comfortable, clean with plenty of room for all 13 of us to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TRISHA M.

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

Cozy getaway

This location was perfectly accommodating for our family to have a weekend getaway. The house was stocked with literally everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

House met our expectations and needs. Host was also very accessible.

The stay was wonderful. Would definitely recommend to other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great getaway spot

We loved our stay! A beautiful house, comfortable lodgings. Do note that even though the listing says the house sleeps 14, there are only beds for 10 (as detailed later in the listing). The host let us know there was a queen air mattress available, but two of us just ended up sleeping on couches (which were still comfortable). The pool table and TVs were great. The kitchen has everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Beautiful Home

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. It was the perfect place to gather with family from across the country. The couches and chairs are so comfy! The home is in such a beautiful community and the beautiful fall weather just added to the beauty. We loved watching the chipmunks dart across the deck gathering their winter supply of nuts. We were so grateful for your flexibility with our check-out time. It was so nice to be able to linger in your home instead of an uncomfortable airport waiting area. Thank you! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl U.

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

Beautiful and spacious home surrounded by nature.

Enjoyed our stay in this quiet neighborhood surrounded by nature. Huge grate room and kitchen was perfect to spread out, cook, read play games, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

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

Cozy home with tons of amenities

My family had an awesome stay here! Plenty of space for us and more amenities than we expected. Loved using the grill and sitting around the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Watt

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Fulltime RN, married, mother of 2 awesome and active boys. Hubby is retired National Guardsman and currently works for the State of Ohio in Corrections. The boys keep us busy with hockey, lacrosse and theater. We haven't been able to use the cottage as much as we would like because of schedules but plan on moving from Westerville to Apple Valley once the youngest graduates from high school.

Why they chose this property

The property was purchased with military reenlistment bonus earned while husband was serving in Iraq. Scrimped and saved until we had enough that my brother could build this family cottage. We have hosted many friends and family members. Current schedules keep us away more than we would like but we feel like as soon as the high school junior graduates we will move to Apple Valley from nearby Westerville.

What makes this property unique

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Common spaces
3 couches, 1 air mattress
1 pool table
2,700 square foot sweet family vacation home on wooded lot. Outside fire pit, great room with decorative fireplace & cathedral ceilings. Near Kokosing trail, Amish country, Kenyon College, Mohican State Park, Honey Run falls hiking, antique shops, Amish grocery.

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