Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

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

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Relax and stargaze around a fire-pit, or watch an amazing sunrise. The 5-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed 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 two home 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’s nestled in between to private lakes. Spacious living in this two story cottage/retreat with living room, open kitchen, dining area, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second cottage/retreat has two suites each with 4 person occupancy full bathroom, living room and kitchen areas. If 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.

This cottage features a water park, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
13 minutes by car from Ohio University and 13 minutes from Convocation Center

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
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

6 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

4 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Soap

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

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
Fitness facilities nearby
Boating on site
Cycling on site
Golf on site
Kayaking on site
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Canoeing nearby
Fishing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Marina nearby
Power boating nearby
Golf 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: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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.

Property is also known as

Twin Lake Retreat two homes on 20 acres between 2 lakes Cottage

Twin Lake Retreat two homes on 20 acres between 2 lakes Albany

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Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Mindy W.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Moms Week

Perfect place for our group- just disappointed that the hot tub was not working!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Sons 21 birthday

Everything was great besides that the hot tub didn’t work!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

john z.

4 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times

Property is very spacious, could easily fit a couple families. The hottub does not work. It was at 46 degrees when we arrived. Other than that, everything else was fine.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ryan F.

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs some fix up

Overall, this could be a great place. After I read a past review had trouble with the hot tub, I checked this right at check in...sure enough...cold and not cleaned. The display on it was flashing on and off. I called the management company as they had requested I do at check in and the person taking my call said she's have to have someone call me back. No one ever did. As I continued looking at it, the side wood panel was off the surround of the hot tub, the electrical panel inside had been opened, and the electrical panel on the side of the house that went to the hot tub was open as well. So it obviously had been down awhile and no one let me know this wouldn't be available. Once we settled in that night, we found that the air hockey table didn't produce air, the water heater down there had a panel off and laying on the floor, neither ice maker in either fridge worked, and there was an unfinished ceiling patch in the second building. The place otherwise is well represented by the pictures they have. The cleaning team does do a good job.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G., Ravenna, USA

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Great location and close to OU.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

29 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Chill Bachelorette Party

We booked this property for a chill bachelorette party. We wanted plenty of space to spread out, play games and be comfortable. The property was clean, well taken care of and comfortable! The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils for us to use when cooking up meals. We will definitely be staying here again! And would definitely recommend it as the place to stay for a large group!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Polly B.

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousin reunion

Facility was clean, nice private location. Hot tub was dirty and cold. No dishwasher , boat or kayak. Location was fairly close to hocking hills ste park which was good and we did enjoy ourselves.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yevanna F., Dry Ridge, KY

29 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!!

We had a wonderful stay. Only disappointment was the hot tub didn't work.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Great stay. Property was perfect for what we booked it for.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

HEATHER C.

9 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable location

Overall this was a great location for a short stay, and spending quality time with family. A few amenities were lacking. Discovered upon arrival that Wi-Fi would be unavailable which prevented smart tvs from working. The air hockey paddles are slightly damaged and there are no bean bags for the cornhole set. Those minor items aside, we enjoyed the location, exploring around the lake, and utilizing the fire pit. The customer service staff were very nice during checkin and checkout.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marik R.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

The host was very quick to reply to questions, the property was really nice as advertised, and it was a great space for many people (we had 11 in our party). I have 0 complaints as everything went very smoothly. We did not have enough time to explore around the area much during our trip, but it seemed like a quaint area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Close enough to OU

It is set up like 3 apartments. It worked well for us. Everyone had some privacy.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Baseball

Short weekend getaway to watch our son play ball at OU. We had a nice stay. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R., Wauseon

26 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

This place is ahhhhmazing! Seriously it was perfect for our family..I would love to live there permanently. Our kids loved the hot tub! We cooked all of our meals there and ate together. It was so clean and adorable. I would 100%recommend this!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Hanna B.

13 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

PA friends come to Ohio

Vrbo was amazing. Was close enough to drive to things so it isn't bad drive but far enough away to avoid THE OU graduation traffic

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monty S.

23 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!! Would definitely go back.

Good for any event happening at Ohio University or going to Hocking Hills. Secluded, great location and plenty of room for the party of 10 we had. Liked using the garage below for games and having fun. Buildings were very clean. Yes, a couple of the buildings are a little out dated but who cares. If you want expensive things then pay for expensive place. We loved it here and would definitely go back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marwan A.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent facility

Very clean and large accommodations. Nice quiet location. We were riding Windy 9 and the garage was large enough for all cycles to remain indoors. The place was super clean. Will come back again, highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Harold M.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Alot to do close

It was nice but the hot tube didn't work at all and we had to not use one of the bathrooms cause of the leaking behind shower

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua F.

19 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool place for a large group

The overall place was nice for its price and the management was very easy to contact and they sent people out pretty quickly if their was an issue. My only issue is that the hot tub was broken but was still listed in the title,

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Don M.

12 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Functional and good for a large group

I got this property because I needed some extra space and the description of a lake setting was very appealing. It worked and we had a very nice cookout for a graduation celebration with family and friends. In the end it was functional and we had a pleasant time. However, while it was clean and the furnishings were ok, the houses and entire property are very rundown. The hot tub appeared to be clean, but the cover was completely busted and extremely heavy from water that was inside the plastic exterior. There was also a 2x6 holding up the cover. This was totally unacceptable and I am so thankful that I had not planned on using the hot tub. I was also disappointed that the lakes were not closer and more part of the view. The real view is really just a lot of concrete. While it is near a lake, that is secondary to the yard and extensive paved area with lots and lots of cement block borders. Had I been staying on the property extensively, I would not have been happy. For the quick weekend with most of the time spent in neighboring OU campus, it was ok.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location for OU visit a large group. Place was clean.

This was a great property for Mom's weekend at Ohio University. Check in was easy and the place was clean. Could use some updates, especially in the open floor part of the cabin. But overall, it was a very nice experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Robin v.

7 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering in Albany

Loved the grounds, having basically 3 main lodgings and 3 kitchens was great. Some issues: door to one house didn't lock, blender didn't work, there are some hazards on the grounds. But, its a great place for a family gathering.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

John H.

27 Dec 2021

Christmas get away

The best thing about this property is to look property is a location that we're assets very beautiful but the Property itself needs a lot of work. It really looks like it just got smacked together.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

10 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall fun in the country with family

Clean and secluded and the scenery around the cabin is nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

3 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great great place!!!!

Great property! Very clean and comfortable. There was some question as to whether we had access to the house next door or not. But overall we really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021