Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve

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January 2025

February 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11232 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Albany, Ohio

Ohio University
13 min drive
Court Street
14 min drive
Zaleski State Forest
17 min drive
Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
6 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unbelievable lake side retreat that will accommodate 12 of your closest friends or family! Pine Lake Retreat sits on a 6 acre lake and is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with the lake view this vacation home offers from its multi-level large back decks. Spacious living in this ranch style retreat with two living rooms, open kitchen, dining area, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, 3 seasons room. 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.
Pine Lake Retreat sits on a 6 acre lake and is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with the lake view this vacation home offers from its multi-level large back decks. Spacious living in this ranch style retreat with two living rooms, open kitchen, dining area, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, 3 seasons room. 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.

Relax and stargaze around a firepit, or watch an amazing sunrise. The 6-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed rest and relaxation. Plenty of nature in the nature preserve from deer, fox, ducks and geese. Take a 45 minute drive from your vacation rental 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!

Pine Lake retreat is located 7 miles from Athens and Ohio University. Perfect for families wanting to spend time with their students studying at OU. The nearby State Park offers over thousands of acres to explore by hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Guests will want to visit Athens and Ohio University or Nelsonville’s Historic Square Arts District, Stuart’s Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or the Nelsonville Music Festival that is held every year at Hocking College. If guests venture 1 mile to Lake Snowden you can enjoy the waterpark with family and friends. Lake Hope State Park located in Zaleski State Forest. Guests can enjoy some fine dining at Lake Hope Lodge or a day of picnicking and swimming with family and friends.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Woodcock Nature Preserve. You'll find features like a water park, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Onsite recreation includes a playground
13 minutes by car from Ohio University and 12 minutes from Woodcock Nature Preserve

This cottage offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly cottage.

This Albany cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

1st Choice Lodging

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels
Kitchen island

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Soap
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Ping pong table
Games room
DVD player
Books
Games
Video library

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near a zoo

Things to do

Water park
Water sports equipment
Boating on site
Cycling on site
Kayaking on site
Golf on site
Swimming nearby
Power boating nearby
Golf nearby
Canoeing nearby
Rafting nearby
Hiking nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets by arrangement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Hana E.

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

This house was hugeee and so perfect for our group!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

21 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Our second stay

Our second year staying here for Dad’s weekend @ OU. Great location & property

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Guys Motorcycle Club

We rode motorcycles in from Maryland for a 4 day weekend. We found the rental to be perfect for our group. Plenty of room. Plenty of couches. A huge garage. And a coffee maker. We needed nothing else. It was great!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda T.

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

First time using Vrbo. The place was clean and description was accurate. Will definitely use Vrbo again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Hudsonville, Michigan

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for OU visit

This was perfect for OU graduation. Wish we had found it sooner.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

CARRIE T.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Eh

The house was clean and in a beautiful setting. It was close to OU, which was the reason for our visit. The home definitely needs some TLC. Appliances, outlets, bathrooms, floors, window treatments all need love. This house could be incredible if it had money and love put into it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn W.

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely House!

Great space, we had a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

16 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter stay

We stayed 2 nights at the property during a visit to Ohio University. House was clean , welcoming. It was very cold so we did not try the hot tub or outdoor area but it looked nice and inviting. We had an issue with the lock box but were able to clear it up quickly with the property management . There are an abundance of light switches which made it a bit hard to find the right switch for that you wanted . Overall great stay and location

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Schreda L.

12 Jan 2024

Not accurately listed- mold and other issues, needs repair could be a great property if they cared

I don't have enough space to completely and accurately review. Will do my best. Both hot tubs were not usable. outside mechanical pump fail message and inside moldy smelling. The room itself was molded in many areas, broken glass around and above tub. Master had old broken blind, left open to every one. Roof began leaking while we were there- old evidence of roof issues. Switch's are very odd through the house and safety inspection should be done before any one stays. Internet wont run tvs most of the time and is not accurately listed. They know this but not honest, along with the bathrooms, there's 2 full one half. the 3rd is actually an extra shower directly in the master bath. We called and kindly tried to deal with things. Yes Christmas it was understandable. but they had time to properly clean the tub and address the other issues that had been on going previous to the stay. When technician didn't show up we lost a whole day for our outing after Christmas waiting. And by the end of it they refunded a total of $200. Seems like the easiest way to do it is the answer for them. The deck needs repair and painting, there's a few other issues. What is most upsetting is the lack of transparency and obvious neglect they have been getting away. The rental uses customer service stalling techniques and has poor communication (lack of folow up) I wouldn't trust them to rent again. $200 was barely even acknowledging the time wasted. We were looking for more than a place to sleep.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie W.

23 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Early Thanksgiving weekend

Overall a very nice place. Hot tubs could use some maintenance. One doesn’t heat up and the other has a smell.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend!

Stayed for dads weekend for Ohio University. It was PERFECT. Six dads had a great weekend, close proximity to University.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Albany

We liked the house, but the hot tubs smell and the beds need some work.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away

This is the second year we have stayed at Pine Lake for our family vacation. We love this tranquil location and spent the entire week here with no need to leave. Swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, and fishing consumed our week. We only wish the wildlife viewing area that’s pictured on the website had been kept up. We found it in disrepair and we’re bummed. Wish the lighting around the lakes had been kept up along with the abandoned heart shaped pond with the fountain we found. We truly love this house and the memories we’ve made here over the past two years!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shauna a.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

No fish- Crazy lights

There were so many light switches that seemed to go to nothing. It would have been great to have lights out back on the deck. The hot tub jets would not run. The lake seems to be heavily fished because nothing but tiny fish were biting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

THOMAS P.

8 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Bitter sweet experience.

Indoors: Clean and well equipped. We had everything we needed and plenty to do. Wall switches were a nightmare. A few beds were very hard and uncomfortable. Outdoors: Deck was unsafe. Needs boards replaced, ideally the deck should be replaced. Was not clear as to sharing deck, boats and games with neighbors. Neighbors had cages set up in pond to trap turtles. They caught one and took it to their unit to cook and eat. Gas grill is a fire hazard on the old rotting deck. We had a great family vacation in spite of minor issues. But, the listing should be more clear on sharing outdoor space your other rentals. Hopefully this review is taken as positive criticism to point out ways to enhance your rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect graduation location

We rented the house for our nephews graduation at Ohio University. This house was perfect for our family to relax and spend time together for the weekend

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil

Neatly tucked away but close to the campus. Very nice waking up to the sun coming up over the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jessica O.

3 Apr 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very unhappy

The Internet didn’t work, the TVs weren’t set up properly, there weren’t any paper towels or basic necessities in the kitchen like coffee. A lot of things were broken and things smell bad. The owner was very rude when I contacted him about getting a discount because Internet didn’t work, a lot of light switches didn’t work and also the electric outlets didn’t work

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

31 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Pine Lake Retreat Review

Stayed two nights, we were having such a great time we tried to reserve another night, but it was already booked.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

James R., Columbus

18 Mar 2023

A Memorable Stay with Potential for Improvement

I recently stayed at the charming Pine Lake property, which offered a beautiful location and cozy atmosphere. Despite some minor issues, the experience was overall enjoyable. The indoor hot tub wasn't heating up, but the host was responsive and attempted to address the issue. Unfortunately, it couldn't be fixed during our stay. The bedrooms were spacious, but two rooms had faint odors—one of cat urine and the other of cigarette smoke. A thorough cleaning or air purifiers may help resolve this for future guests. The property had an inviting campfire area, though we lacked tools to light it. Additionally, we noticed some disrepair, such as a broken window, and a sense that minor renovations were ongoing. In conclusion, Pine Lake was memorable and enjoyable despite the hiccups. With some improvements, the property has great potential for an outstanding guest experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

11 Mar 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs help

House smelled of cat urine and was in disrepair. Hot tubs unusable due to overwhelming smell of mildew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

1 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature’s Peace and serenity

Fishing, bird watching, and stories around the campfire. Our family Thanksgiving this year had all of these.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

19 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky, Eclectic and totally inviting!

This property was just what we needed. A family with my husband and myself, 4 adult children(+a girlfriend) and a grandmother; we could not have been happier. The house was warm and inviting as soon as we walked in. It’s very hard to find the house at night though. We were actually at one of the other houses starting to unpack the car before realizing it wasn’t the right place. . . Oops. There wasn’t walkway lighting (that we could find anyway) and I was a bit worried about my mom walking in. Yes there were many switches to figure out, but who doesn’t love a good puzzle? This home is comfortable. It’s not one of those homes where you are afraid to touch anything because it’ll break. It’s not in disrepair inside and I don’t want to give the wrong impression here but if you are used to staying in a VRBO you’ll know what I mean. This house has a “lived-in” feeling, as if you are visiting your own imperfect home. It’s not hugely fancy but it has comfortable furniture and amenities and is VERY clean. We didn’t get to enjoy the decks outside but we did sit in the outdoor hot-tub under a meteor shower and that was amazing.! We couldn’t figure out how to work the control panel on the outside tub. There seemed to be an error code but the water was warmer than the air so we didn’t mind. The inside hot-tub got hotter so we’d toggle back and forth. The way the house is set up, we were able to put all youngsters on one side of the house and the old folks on the other. The bathrooms are a bit strange as there are two showers and a toilet in one of the rooms. This made things a bit dicey for our only son when trying to get ready with his sisters(haha). The house was like a maze until you got used to it. My mom (who has Alzheimer’s) kept getting lost and confused as to where her bedroom was, but all in all it was the perfect place to relax after a long two days of funeral proceedings. Just what we were hoping for. Bonus: I had asked for there to be something special put in place for my mom (it was her mother that passed and she had never stayed at anything other than a hotel so she was very nervous). In one of the rooms was a personal condolence letter, a beautiful plant and some cupcakes. That was the personal touch that she needed to feel right at home. Of course she was a bit confused as to how they knew. . . Lol. Thank you Pine Retreat for such a beautiful experience with my family.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Stayed here for two nights with my son who was touring Ohio University. We both enjoyed it. Easy 12 minute drive to Athens. Clean, quite, relaxing place to stay. Well equipped with cleaning and cooking supplies.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay!

This lake house had everything we needed for a great few days together as a family. There was plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 children with room to spare for more., The home was clean and well stocked with linens, paper products, and kitchen necessities. We enjoyed the paddle boats and canoe to cruise around the lake and enjoyed fishing off the dock. It was beautiful in the the mornings sitting outside on the back deck, looking out over the water, watching the sun come up with coffee in hand, and hearing the sounds of the birds chirping. We sat around the campfire every night with ample seating for all and enjoyed making s’mores. There was a ping pong table was fun for all too. The grandkids enjoyed the hot tubs and we all wished we had packed our suits after seeing them.--one indoor and one outdoors. We hated to leave and wished our stay could have been longer. There does need to be some repairs and updating to the back decks, a new picnic table, and more seating as this is the selling point of the house and where we spent a lot of our time. We all agreed we would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022