See all properties
Entire home

The Runaway Retreat- No cleaning fee! Dogs & Kids stay Free!

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Runaway Retreat- No cleaning fee! Dogs & Kids stay Free!

Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, offices
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Patriot, OH
  • Gallipolis City Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mothman Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Bob Evans Homestead
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

Outdoor dining

Rio Grande "Dean Lewis" House. Just off campus!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (37)
The price is €275
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Rio Grande "Dean Lewis" House. Just off campus!

About this property

Entire place

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

The Runaway Retreat- No cleaning fee! Dogs & Kids stay Free!

A spacious living area allows you to spread out and unwind in the peacefulness! Base price includes first 2 guests. $15/Night per additional guest.

✔️ Fully stocked kitchen

✔️ Wifi

✔️ ROKU TVs in master & living room to login to your own accounts

✔️ Large deck w/ charcoal grill

✔️ Beautiful firepit

✔️ Scenery that is calming with sounds of nature.

✔️ Comfy beds

✔️ All linens and towels provided

✔️USB Charging Ports

🚸Kid Amenities🚸
✔️ Bunk beds
✔️ Kids desk
✔️ Puzzles
✔️ Books
✔️ Kids soap
✔️ Gated Deck

🐾Dog Amenities🐾
✔️ Food Bowls
✔️ Towels for wet paws
✔️ Blankets for furniture
✔️ Large yard
✔️ Waste Disposal bags
✔️ Gated deck

All you need to bring is food, clothes and firewood (local guy will deliver upon request).

I provide trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, coffee, etc. for the start of your stay, but for longer stays you'll be responsible for these things. There are dishwasher pods & laundry pods for your use. There is shampoo/cond. & body wash available to use.

There are games for the family and books to enjoy for different interests. I LOVE hosting and want to help you have the best time! If you have any questions about kitchen items available please ask!
-Nicole
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Bobin Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Bobin Park and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Ohio River
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Nicole Massie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,920 square feet

Policies

Check-out

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
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Runaway Retreat for Some R R Near Gallipolis
"the Runaway Retreat" for Some R R Near Gallipolis

The Runaway Retreat- No cleaning fee! Dogs & Kids stay Free! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoughtfully equipped and clean
This was by far the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. Seriously, not a speck of dust! It was dog friendly but you would never know there was ever a dog there. Zero dog smell.This rental was very thoughtfully stocked with everything any vacationer could ever need. I didn't use the laundry, but they were the same washer and dryer I have at my home. There was a well stocked coffee station and quality tableware. 10/10! If I ever find myself needing to stay in the area again, we will definitely book this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay to visit family
We had a fantastic stay over the holidays. The house was very easy to find, no issues getting into the property and it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We hope to return again some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great memories were made
Great space with an open floor plan, which was great for hanging out and chatting inside. The covered deck was perfect for having a coffee at the start of the day and for relaxing at night. All the necessities needed for an overnight stay were provided.and appreciated! Communication with the host was easy and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jebediah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
College buddy weekend.
We had a great time. It was a great place to get together for use we enjoyed exploring the area but we really enjoyed the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donness O.

Liked: Cleanliness
If perfection exists
This was my family's 2nd Vrbo experience and by far the best! We stayed here during our visit to Point Pleasant and Mothman Museum. Vrbo properties on the W. Virginia did not offer the amenties our family sought. Runaway Retreat was a slice of peace and quiet! The deck/porch brought the outdoors to us. The spacious family room provided individual lounging space during family time. Everything we needed was there! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We will be coming back. That I think sums it up. I would recommend this place to anyone who just wants to get away and have peace and quiet. Everything is tip top shape.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting & couple getaway
My husband and I enjoyed our stay. He was hunting in an area about 10 min away. It was he getaway we both needed. Very clean and it was nice that it had all the kitchen stuff that I needed to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to unwind
Lots of personal touches makes it feel like your home away from home as soon as you walk in. The home and property is perfect to relax and unwind. It's secluded enough to enjoy the peace and quiet but not too far away from town. Any and all questions I had were answered quickly and the host(s) thought of everything! There was no reason whatsoever to leave if you didn’t want to. The best part was sitting on the deck in the morning enjoying coffee while the cows strolled up to have breakfast. My dog also loved the cows and it was so nice to find such a lovely place to travel to with my dog and not be charged extra fees. I highly recommend this home and hope to return someday for a much longer stay as we were only able to enjoy a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay
This was our third or fourth girls’ weekend at this property and it never disappoints. Everything is clean, well stocked, and convenient. We were pleasantly surprised with the new ramp going to the side door. It made loading and unloading the cars so much easier. We spent most of our time outside enjoying the deck. We did venture out to the Twisted Vine Winery this time which is just a few miles away. We had a tasting and purchased a few bottles to take back to sip on the deck. I ran into a snag when my tire caught a small rock. Stapleton Towing came out to put on a donut so that I could stop for a tire on the way home. They gave us fast and friendly service and I didn’t even have to put down my glass of wine! 😂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carl c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house plan and excellently equiped for our group
We were there for a family reunion in Patriot so the location worked for us but was very rural on a gravel road .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family memorial service
The property was perfect for our situation. The owners thought of everything we might possibly need. We were in town for a family memorial service. It was so nice to have the home to retreat to any evening rather than a hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
We had a wonderful time here. Everything was clean and well maintained. I highly recommend it! Owners kept in touch to make sure everything was up to expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda U.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT
That is the only word for this property. We were looking for somewhere to take our dogs to get away from city fireworks and this place was far better than we were hoping it would be. Nothing is lacking. The host has thought of everything to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Just a beautiful house on a beautiful spot. Loved seeing the cows and deer! This was the best VRBO we’ve stayed at. Thank you for sharing your property with us all and for allowing our dogs! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michele k., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape from it all
This was what was needed for US. No one around and nothing to do, but watch the birds and other wildlife from the deck. There isn't much else to do if you need activity. Nicole's place provided all that was needed and many homey touches throughout. She responded quickly to items that needed immediate attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This was just what we needed! The house is secluded and comfortable. The deck off the back is massive and secure. We brought our dog and he loved laying on the deck with us and watching the cows stroll by! We were so thankful there was no way he could get off the deck as there’s gates on both sides. We were about 30 minutes from Point Pleasant to visit the Mothman Museum and 40 minutes from the TNT area. I fell in love with Tudors Biscuit World. I’d weigh 1000lbs if that place was in my town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
R&R Weekend
The property was exactly as listed with great amenities even for our pets. Nicole was very prompt on answering questions and very easy to work with since I had changes to the original reservation. Highly recommend this property for a quiet stay to disconnect and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This is a serene and beautiful property. We felt very comfortable and mostly enjoyed the porch. Great place to share quality time with your family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home…
This house had everything we needed and more. The process was seamless and communication with renter-perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
Wonderful location with a beautiful home! Nothing held back here! You can not go wrong with this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT STAY - lovely home.
We traveled Gallipolis to visit my family for the holidays and was looking for a child friendly home to stay in. We stumbled upon this property and absolutely loved it. It had games for the kids and more than enough room for everyone to spread out. Very comfy, hosts were very responsive and friendly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters getaway
We have family in the area and decided to use VRBO instead staying in a hotel. This house was wonderful! Very clean and quiet. We would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Runaway Retreat for sure!
Awesome host & property. Looking forward to my next esxape!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Enjoyed the stay in the country.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K., Ladson

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
We loved our stay at The Runaway Retreat! Everything was perfectly thought-out from the space itself to the treats and amenities. The view and drive are beautiful! The space was comfortable and inviting. The perfect way to unwind after a day of Mothman hunting with the kids. Nicole was very responsive and super sweet. There is absolutely nothing negative to say. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We stayed for a girl’s weekend. We had such a great time. The house is home away from home. It is well stocked, quiet, and comfortable. This was our second stay and we look forward to returning as soon as we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022