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Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve

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Lake
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Albany, Ohio
  • AirportAthens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)5 min drive
  • Popular LocationOhio University13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCourt Street14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Hope State Park28 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.

Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve

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.

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets by arrangement

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Albany

Located in Albany, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dairy Barn Arts Center and Hot Dog Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fun Barn and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Ohio University - 13 min drive
  • Court Street - 14 min drive
  • Zaleski State Forest - 17 min drive
  • Lake Hope State Park - 28 min drive
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake View - 4 min drive
  • Ray's Harvest House - 7 min walk
  • Albany Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Subway - 11 min walk
  • Lakeview Tavern - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Zaleski State Forest, Hot Dog Museum, and Ohio University. Court Street and Dairy Barn Arts Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Hudsonville, Michigan

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House!
Great space, we had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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