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New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub.

Holiday home in Athens with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Smart TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Escape to the countryside at this custom-built home, nestled on 11 acres with a serene fishing pond. Unwind by the fire pit, savor chef-style kitchen creations, and enjoy direct access to Uptown Athens and Dow lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub.

Holiday home in Athens with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Extra $10 per children per night

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Athens, OH

What's nearby

  • Strouds Run State Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Ohio University - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Peden Stadium - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Court Street - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Dairy Barn Arts Center - 20 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Parkersburg, WV (PKB-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Camino Mexican Cocina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grand China Buffet - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub. located?

Situated in Athens, this holiday home is 5 mi (8 km) from Strouds Run State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Southeast Ohio History Center and Ohio University. Hot Dog Museum and Convocation Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome property within 15 mins of Athens!

Our group of 4 loved our stay. Everything was as expected and the pictures don't do it justice as place is gorgeous inside and the space is very large to spread out. The property is well stocked and the owners have thought of everything. Communication was excellent prior to check-in and throughout stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Great Athens Retreat!

In Athens for a swim meet and this was close to campus but felt like a mini vacation. Owner was great and helpful. Kitchen is huge and we cooked a lot. Had all the bells and whistles.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautifully located not far from town and convenience. We stayed five nights and it was beautiful. We went to town and bought groceries. There’s a grill for cooking out and all the accommodations to make beautiful meals. We enjoyed the campfire and the hot tub . The house was very clean and neat and well maintained. We are able to sit back and relax and enjoy our time. I would highly recommend this place.!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Athens Nature Cabin

Great cabin near Athens. Enjoyed the hills, sounds of nature and local hiking. Able to get to Ohio Heritage graduation ceremonies within 15 minutes. Cabin had many items available for our use. Plenty of kitchen towels! Enjoyed the front porch in morning and evening. Back patio was great for corn hole game. Hot tub was wonderful. House design is perfect for privacy even with three couples. Hosts were terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Wonderful stay

My husband and I stayed at the property for the weekend with our 4 children. We were in the area to visit OU. The location was perfect. We could be on the campus in under 15 minutes. But we really enjoyed the quietness of the house and our kids especially loved the hot tub. The place is beautiful, clean and the best stocked VRBO rental we have ever stayed at. The owner got back to us very quickly when we had questions and was friendly and accommodating. Don’t hesitate to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Quiet getaway

We came with three couples,the set up works well master with bath and to equal bedrooms with bath between. It has nice open living area. We saw deer and rabbits everyday. It’s a winding road to get there and the final turns are easy to miss but we had down pretty quickly. The owner are easy going and respond quickly. We had no issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I loved our stay at this home in Athens! The kids loved exploring the pod, we enjoyed bbqs on the porch and the hot tub at night. The house is beautiful inside and exceeded our expectations! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

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

Short stay for work.

Everything was just as listed. The house was very welcoming and we felt right at home. Communicating was easy and the hosts were great! I would definitely stay again and advise anyone needing a place to stay in Athens to book!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

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

Badass property

Awesome ...jist would like pond cleared a little for fishing purposes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Peaceful retreat with lots of room

The house is well thought out. Really liked having the huge kitchen, large bathrooms and 3 king beds. We enjoyed grilling out and listening to the sounds of nature. Close to Athens for restaurants etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan J.

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

Outstanding

Everything in every other review is accurate but there are so many other positive little things that make it a great place to stay...The bathrooms are HUGEThe water machineThe beds are so softThe kitchen is well stocked including spices and condimentsThe front porch with the fan and so much seatingIts so quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Great rental!

This was the perfect place to stay for visiting OU. We loved the house, location, and property. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

4th year staying here for a local swim meet.

Convenient, clean and lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Plenty of space

The house was very spacious and had everything you would possibly need to make your stay feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Great place to make family memories

A very well stocked kitchen for holiday baking with family! A very gracious host who made sure we had everything we needed. Even left a baking dish for us in the drain rack! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl E.

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

Friends weekend

We had a great time with friends visiting OU and watching the football game. The house is large, and has brand new with nice fixtures / trim. The host was quick to respond and easy to work with. It was our second time there, and I would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely Incredible Stay!

We needed a place to stay near the university not in the thick of things. This home was perfection! A reasonable drive (about 15 minutes) to where we needed to go at O.U. The space itself is extremely well thought out. From the outside the home looks mid/small, but the way everything was set up made maximal use of an interior that is actually huge! The main living room/kitchen area is very nicely decorated and has extra thoughtful touches EVERYWHERE. Extra blankets for the couches, coasters if you are going to put drinks anywhere, furniture that seems like it would be stain proof if there was a spill, etc... The kitchen has pretty much everything you need whether you want to cook inside, grill outside, or if ordering something for pick up. Everything you need to clean up after the meal is there too. Even if we forgot to bring something, the kitchen seemed to have many utensils and basics already stocked. Beds/rooms are all super comfortable, each with their own TV (and DirecTV). If you have extra folks with you, everyone can watch what they want. Bathrooms were both great, again with liquid hand soap, shampoo/conditioner/body wash and plenty of towels, ice laundry bins to drop used towels in at the end of your stay. I'm a Virtual Reality nerd, and one of my favorite things is to explore virtual homes in VRChat. This home felt like it was that brought to life: PERFECT!!! Thanks to the Bush family for the wonderful space!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Windy 9 Rides

We loved our stay here. The house was perfect for 3 couples with the rooms having 3 king size beds. That you don't find often. There was plenty of room to park the trucks and trailers that we hauled the Harleys in. Very quiet and peaceful location. Pictures lead me to believe this home was much smaller than it actually is. We would recommend and would defiantly book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bobcat visit

The property was beautiful, clean and just a short drive to campus. We would definitely stay again! Perfect for our weekend visit with our kids at OU
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena S.

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

Awesome Stay

Place is as stated. Clean and well equipped!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Short trip

The house was amazing, loved the open floor plan with the big kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie T.

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

A gem in Athens

Perfect place to stay when visiting Ohio University or Hocking Hills. Open floorplan boasts three large bedrooms. Main bedroom with en suite huge bathroom with access to hot tub. Cornhole and covered porch offers great conversation areas. Will definitely recommend to those heading down to visit kids at OU. 10 minutes from campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great property

Nice place and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

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

Bike/hike trip

We biked 74 miles in 2 days and hiked 4.5 miles one day in Stroud Park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne K.

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

Unique country home

We very much enjoyed our 3 day stay in this beautiful home while visiting our grandson at Ohio University. There was plenty of space for 3 adult couples, nice porch overlooking a pond, safe walking trails, an inviting hot tub, and much more. Our Vrbo host George was very accommodating throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024