Title: The Heist, A River Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Heist, A River Retreat Family-friendly cabin in Loveland with a hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96790000/96783100/96783098/eee85a53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96790000/96783100/96783098/b5c025be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96790000/96783100/96783098/09d72bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96790000/96783100/96783098/a087a500.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96790000/96783100/96783098/a48bd5fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to The Heist, A River Retreat, where historic charm meets modern luxury. Located directly on the Little Miami River with private kayak launch and creek walking trails, this cozy cabin offers a serene escape from city life. Enjoy family-friendly activities like fishing and kayaking or unwind by the campfire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Heist, A River Retreat The Heist, A River Retreat: Private Riverfront • Kayak/Canoe Launch• Loveland Bike Trail • Prime Fishing • Kings Island • Creek Walking • Campfires • Luxury Amenities | New: OCT2023 Hot Tub! \`Steal\` some time away from busy life and enjoy a peaceful getaway at \`The Heist\` - our second, and newly (yet historically) renovated river retreat at Watershed! Located directly on the majestic Little Miami River (with a private beach and kayak launch), surrounded by wooded hillsides, and a natural wellspring-fed creek, this is the ideal setting for both relaxation & fun for all ages. Built in 1860, this historic, character-filled, rustic wood cabin has just been lovingly restored and strikes a charming balance of both ‘very old’ and ‘very new’. Built before the Civil War, yet later earning its place in Cincinnati lore for a famous Rembrandt art heist (gone wrong), this quiet riverfront cabin has been brought back to life - loaded with quirky features, comfy outdoor swings and gliders on screened porches, a private campfire area by the rushing creek and even an original outhouse! You\`ll fall in love with the park-like grounds, the private fire pit surrounded by adirondack chairs, & sweeping river views, as well as over 300 ft of private shoreline to wade out in pristine waters, cast a line and snag a smallmouth, or easily launch a kayak for a lazy float trip with friends. If ‘unplugged’ fun or a quiet getaway (without having to drive anywhere) is what you’ve been seeking, The Heist delivers like no other vacation retreat! Tune in to nature’s soundtrack of rustling leaves, clear, rushing creek water, birds chattering and frogs croaking. Enjoy your morning coffee by the water, watching the bald eagles soar through the Sycamore trees, or unwind with an evening glass of wine on the oversized front porch swing, or catch the game on the outdoor TV, while lounging on the private, screened-in back porch. Roast some toasty s’mores around the private firepit and fall asleep to a free nightly symphony, compliments of the crickets and bullfrogs in the distance . If it gets a little rainy, come inside and choose a board game, work a jigsaw puzzle, read a book, watch a movie, or simply lay on the outdoor couch and let the rushing creek lull you to sleep. Planning winter travel?? The Heist is perfect for those cold winter nights, too! While you can set the new HVAC system to your desired temps, a fully restored and working, wood-burning buck stove will keep you cozy in the living room, with ample wood in the stocked wood shed just outside. And the snowy vistas from the hillsides to the waterfront are absolutely breathtaking. Coming in September! New Hot Tub at The Heist! Outdoor hot tub for 6+ people. Relax on a snowy, chilly night, while unwinding in a private spa under the stars. Then, grab a fluffy beach towel and head in to warm up by the fire. Looking to venture out? Head into downtown Loveland! While you may feel removed from it all, just remember that all of Loveland’s modern conveniences are just a short ride away - luxury restaurants, quaint boutiques, cold (adult!) beverages. Plus, quick trips to the grocery store or a great local pizza or Mexican restaurant are less than a 5 minute drive from the house! Love the location, but have a larger party? Check out The Lookout, a River Retreat! Located adjacent to The Heist, this fully renovated property at Watershed accommodates up to 14 people and is the perfect option for larger group or family gatherings! \`The Heist\` Home Features: \- Renovation completed 2023 - Fully Updated \- Fully Stocked Kitchen \- Private front and back screened-in porches \- Sleeps 6 People! (Two Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom) \- Family Friendly (Pack-N-Play, High Chair, Kid Games, etc) \- Direct, easy access to the Little Miami River, with private kayak/canoe launch and pull-out from our shoreline. No need to search for limited public park access to launch or pull out a kayak on the LM River! \- Plenty of Onsite Parking \- Private gathering Area along the creek w/ Seating & Fire Pit \- Creek Walking \- Fishing & Kayaking \- All Digital Access - High-speed Fioptics WiFi \- Powerful Wifi (in house) \- Two Large Living Spaces (indoor and outdoor) w/ Smart TVs! \- Tech Friendly \- Available for Corporate retreats \- Located less than 10 Minutes to Kings Island \- Loveland Bike Trail - Several Access Points Within Minutes from House (Closest Access 8 Minutes via Bike) Mostly Flat Bike Ride \- Located 30 Minutes to Downtown Cincinnati \- Less than 5 Min from major shopping locations (Grocery Stores, Shopping, etc) \- Public Goods (Soaps, Shampoos, Conditioners) Other things to note Things to Do: Downtown Loveland | Open Container Several Higher End establishments (Bars, Eateries, Boutiques, Ice Cream Shops, Coffee Shops, Sweets, Pizza and more), Live entertainment on the river Options! Loveland Bike Trail (Bike Rentals, Water Toys Rentals, etc ) Kings Island & Soak City (Less than 10 Minutes Away) Historic Loveland Castle (New in 2023 - Wine tastings at the castle!) Loveland PlayHouse Fishing (Ohio Gaming License Required) Nearby Golf Courses Loveland Farmers Market The space 3 Queen Size Beds 1 Bathroom Fully Stocked Kitchen Full-size, front-load washer & dryer Wood-burning Buck Stove Fireplace Several Amazing Outdoor Spaces Note: The steps to the 2nd bedroom are completely and structually restored and sound, but they are at a steeper pitch than normal. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golfing 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105123900/105123841/4b1e717d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cincinnati Camp Cedar Mason - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 175 reviews CA $181 CA $206 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=105123841&PinnedHotelID=105123841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102610000/102609300/102609284/e8086578.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Truly a unique get-a-way! 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This includes, but is ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 ### Property is also known as 172256 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.30213%2C-84.25680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NSTkPXgRYHAimQ-PYqKsOajaGAE=) Loveland, OH #### What's nearby - Foster Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.7 km - Loveland Castle Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 km - Little Miami State Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km - Great Wolf Lodge Cincinnati Mason - 9 min drive - 9.6 km - Kings Island - 9 min drive - 9.0 km #### Getting around - Hamilton, OH (HAO-Butler County Regional) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Monkey Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Heist, A River Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Heist, A River Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Heist, A River Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Heist, A River Retreat located? > This family-friendly Loveland cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Foster Trailhead and Loveland Castle Museum. Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Heist, A River Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tami K. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Easy check-in and a fun, bright, useful kitchen. Pleasant colors, too, so the place gelled. ##### Tami K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### audrey f. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful, we will be back!! We loved everything about our stay, can't wait to come back! ##### audrey f. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip Very nice cabin in a relaxing setting. Very clean and well taken care of. Wish we could have stayed longer! ##### James P. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade F. May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Honeymoon Just got married! Perfect spot for a quiet get away!! Had an amazing time. We enjoyed every minute of it ##### Jade F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johannah F. Nov 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Getaway We enjoyed this property, the grounds and hot tub. I wish there was clarity that the riverfront space across the street is shared with the neighboring property, also a VRBO with the same owner. ##### Johannah F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie E. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gettaway Grounds were wonderful....plenty of space. However, property is in front of busy road It may help to mention that if traveling w/kids & fur babes to be cautious of that...just remain in back of cabin where there's another enclosed back porch and plenty of greenspace ##### Leslie E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel H. Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and cozy Great place, beautiful location. The stairs are somewhat dangerous, I took a spill, but old houses were built that way. 9.5/10 ##### Daniel H. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul H. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 Very clean, well kept. Deserves a 10 ##### Paul H. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mollie T. Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and amenities First, communication was friendly and helpful. Quick response time. The grounds, the land, views, river, etc. were gorgeous, I can only imagine how beautiful it is during the spring and summer months. Hot tub was very clean, house was too. Awesome porches, yes two. Plenty of stuff to do around the property and inside the house itself. ##### Mollie T. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt D. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Amazing Get Away! I couldnt possibly summarize all of the amazing things about our stay here. Drew and Ingrid were phenomenal host, communicated quickly and were a pleasure to work with. The cabin was an absolute dream. Weather its a small family stay or a romantic getaway, this place is perfect. It was clean, had everything for a short or an extended stay. Even if you live in Cincy and want a romantic getaway close to home, this is the spot for you! There is almost no traffic, great views and sounds of nature and almost reminds me of hocking hills! ##### Matt D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy ##### David K. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik V. Aug 10, 2024 ##### Erik V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024