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

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A spacious living room with a leather couch, a dining area, a kitchen with bar stools, and a ceiling fan. - New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub. (Athens)
A wooden dock extending into a pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees. - New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub. (Athens)
A living room with a wooden floor, a black sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, and a door leading outside. - New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub. (Athens)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a thermostat. - New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub. (Athens)
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A firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at New! Custom built private home on a pond, with large hottub.. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

  • Custom built 3 bedroom home set upon 11 acres over looking an acre plus fishing pond. Chef style kitchen. 3 king beds. Internet and Direct tv. Fire pit and bbq. Located an easy 7 miles to Uptown Athens, 5 miles to state street. Close to Dow lake and bike path. 15 minutes to hocking port boat ramp.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Athens is home to this vacation home. Strouds Run State Park and Ohio River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hot Dog Museum and Dairy Barn Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Visit our Athens travel guide
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Athens, OH

What's nearby

  • A calm lake reflecting the sky and surrounding hills during sunrise or sunset.
    Strouds Run State Park
    10 min drive - 11.8 km
  • A brick building with a clock tower, surrounded by blooming trees and a brick pathway.
    Ohio University
    15 min drive - 20.1 km
  • A theater with "ATHENA LOVE AND MERCY AMY" on the marquee, a "NO PARKING" sign, and a clock tower in the background.
    Court Street
    18 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Peden Stadium
    18 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Convocation Center
    18 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Texas Roadhouse
    13 min drive
  • IHOP
    13 min drive
  • Arby's
    13 min drive
  • El Camino Mexican Cocina
    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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

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Reviews

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

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Cleanliness

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Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was spacious, and relaxing! The kitchen was great. The hot tub was fun. The hosts readily agreed to us relocating our 4 year old grandchild’s birthday party to the house if we had been rained out of Strouds Run. We did not end up needing to, but it was nice to have that as an option. And There was room to park 3 cars side by side. Plus plenty more parking had we needed it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Amazing place with the space to go along with it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic & we all had a relaxing weekend. The house is amazing with incredible woodwork & all of the amenities you’d ever need. The location is remote enough to get some peace & quiet but close enough to OU to enjoy events going on there too. The hosts were great & we would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a stay in the Athens area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful home with a beautiful view! Family was incredibly welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

This house is beautiful and was very spacious and clean. The property was also nice and peaceful. We enjoyed fishing in the pond and sitting in the hot tub. We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a great place to stay! We enjoyed that it was away from the highway and tucked back in a good amount of acreage so it was nice and quiet. The house common area was large enough for 4 adults to not feel we were on top of one another.The hosts were excellent with their communication. I was able to reach them easily regarding questions or if we needed anything. We would easily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Incredible property! Beautiful, well-stocked kitchen, clean house and hot tub. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay at this property, and we will stay here again next year if available! The property works so well for us — is clean, is as pictured, and the owner is quick to communicate and super easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures don’t do this place justice. It is perfectly laid out, plenty of space for everyone. One of my favorite finds on VRBO ever
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for move in weekend at Ohio U. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome house! Clean and spacious. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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