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Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Howard, OH
  • Apple Valley Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Apple Valley Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kenyon College
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Howard

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Howard vacation home, you'll find Sutton Beach and Apple Valley Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are King Beach and Apple Valley Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • King Beach - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Apple Valley Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kenyon College - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 21 min drive - 20.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bad Apple Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wiggin Street Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mc Fadden's Hot Spot Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Final touches are complete. Updates include new custom kitchen with concrete counters and stainless steel appliances, new bathroom with walk in shower and all around general updates. Cozy 2 bedroom home is located directly on the Kokosing river thought to translate from the Algonquin Indians and mean “River of the Little Owls.” The cabin is a short distance to Kenyon College, Apple Valley lake, Ohio Amish country and tons and tons of great parks, hiking trails, bike trails and hunting. Great fishing off of the banks in the back yard. Numerous different wildlife spotted including eagles, hawk, mink and deer. Kayaks and canoe provided for your use. Large deck to enjoy river view, outdoor shower and soaking tub (ready for use when weather cooperates). WiFi and internet based TV on 42" flat screen. Pets considered on a case by case basis.

Property manager

Al Lindeman

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 984 sq ft (91 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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
  • Note from host: Non-refundable $50 fee per stay, maximum 2 pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River House
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River Howard
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River House
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River Howard
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River House
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River Howard
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 234 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short, serene getaway
Had a pretty amazing week here with the wife, kid, and dogs. Sunsets on the back porch from the hot tub were incredible. Fully enclosed back porch was very helpful with the dogs. Overall the place was very baby and dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Very clean & spacious cabin. Beautiful property & private despite being off semi- busy road. Lichen island seats 6 & kitchen sufficiently stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year!
We enjoyed the cabin, the hiking, and the snow was lovely. We played many games at the kitchen island, thanks so much for doing such a great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron N., Hudson Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
The property was as advertised. It was on a lazy river which was a wonderful backdrop for our hot tub sessions. The cabin was clean and well appointed. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in warmer weather in order to take advantage of the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend retreat
A fun, simply laid out, fairly private, well kept, up to date place that would be easy to spend alot of time at. The closed in porch and backyard made it easy to keep tabs on our dog. The hot tub was wonderful, the big firepit on the porch got plenty of use and the nice section of river behind the property I can see being tons of fun when its warmer. Excited to come back sometime
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olesia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nov 2024
Everything was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th anniversary getaway
Very beautiful property fun and relaxing parents had an amazing time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
We enjoyed the beautiful back yard. The location and property were just what we were looking for when it comes to a get a way. 5 Stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing weekend getaway!
We had an amazing stay, even though it raines for majority of our trio we made the best of it. We fished in the river and hubby caught 2 catfish. We went and visited the Amish country and local eataries very cool places
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property, near road
The property is really nice, great porch. The house is very close to route 36 so it can be quite loud on the porch with semis and farm equipment passing by. Political candidate signs stuck up at the entrance is also not a very welcoming start or a good look for a rental property. Otherwise, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Hidden Gem In Howard Ohio!
Our stay was from 09/07/24 to 09/10/24 This was a wonderful place to to get away from the stress of everyday life and enjoy some privacy and nature. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay and then some. My wife and I like to leave anywhere we stay as we found it , and everything was there and available to allow us to clean things as we went. We really enjoyed the swing by the river, and the fishing was excellent. Didn't get to try the kayaks due to it being a chillier than expected stay. But the hot tub and the fire pit, and the supplied board games filled our time. Great cabin, perfect setting and plenty to do. Just wanted to give a big "Thank You!" to Al and Sue for putting the time, money and effort into creating a space that allows people like us to reconnect with each other and enjoy nature. It was an excellent place for us to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Thanks again, and we cant wait to return. Dave and Kim K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Killbuck owl
The bathroom sink drained slowly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A., Canal Fulton Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Howard Ohio
The Perfect Adventure and Relaxing Holiday Weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Had a great stay. Cottage was very clean!! Had everything we needed. Very relaxing. Loved the hot tub and swing down by the river!! We will definitely be back!!! Butch and Tessa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay 8/19-8/23
We came to Ohio at the request of our son who chose that as his vacation spot. We really enjoyed the beauty of the state. The cabin was perfect. It had everything we needed and was exceptionally neat and clean. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit and the kayaks. We found many things to do in the area and the weather was perfect. Many thanks to the hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred W. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin at the river
The cabin was great, loved the location along the river. Enjoyed the large deck, grill, and hot tub. Property was very clean and had everything we needed. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean, cozy cabin
Upon arrival everything was clean and well taken care of. Hosts respond quickly to our call. Very nice complimentary wine and pumpkin bread! Peaceful and relaxing hotub, overall very nice place to stay. We plan to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very nice house on the river house has everything you need and ac works great!!! Owner nice guy👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our vacation
We had a great stay and enjoyed our time. Everything we could've needed was already there even down to Scotch tape! We felt very at home as it was so welcoming and very charming. Thanks for being such great Hosts. The welcoming gifts of wine and bread were thoughtful and appreciated. Theres so much to do and not enough time to enjoy it all. Definitely would stay again and recommend to others. A real gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on the river
Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lamont H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home & location.
The only thing which made us unhappy is the pictures of the water. Not current. We were prepared to fish but the area had overgrowth making casting and bringing in a if we caught one impossible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
The home and property is beautiful. The river very peaceful. The road is noisy at times. The only drawback is the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024