[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Birds Eye Retreat in Apple Valley Lake, Howard, Ohio Vacation home in Howard with kitchen ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108199700/108199657/e3ddccad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108199700/108199657/881a3287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108199700/108199657/96142937.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108199700/108199657/c83c8b85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108199700/108199657/782a2771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Surrounded by nature, this home offers a serene escape with its unique covered deck and patio. Enjoy the great outdoors with an outdoor fire pit, explore Amish country or Mohican National Park nearby, and unwind in the fully stocked kitchen or cozy family rooms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Birds Eye Retreat in Apple Valley Lake, Howard, Ohio Stay in the trees with the birds from the amazing covered deck and patio, enjoy the quiet and melt away your stress. There are plenty of options to pass your time including exploring Amish country, golfing, biking, Mohican, sipping wine at the wineries, or just relaxing. Enjoy the great outdoors with outdoor fire pit. All amenities included for a carefree getaway. AV is a private lake. All common areas including beaches, clubhouse, boating, and outdoor pool are reserved for property owners only. The most unique qualities of this property are the 2 large, separate and covered deck and patio. It allows you to experience the great outdoors no matter the weather. The upper covered deck is fully furnished and has a gas outdoor firepit. The lower patio is also fully furnished and creates a totally different experience. This property has a large master bedroom with king bed and 2 additional guest bedrooms (both queen beds) and a set of bunk beds. It has 2 separate family rooms with TVs in each. It also has 2 full baths. The downstairs bathroom includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you would need to cook any meal in addition to the coffee machine, toaster and microwave. There is a shared outdoor firepit with wood available. The driveway can comfortably fit 3 vehicles and up to 5 if needed. For your added convenience, I live right next door to accommodate your needs and answer any questions during your stay. NOTE: Apple Valley lake is a private lake and the amenities are only available to property owners. Apple Valley golf course is a public course. Amish country, Wine country, and Mohican National Park are very close. There are miles of bike trails. Downtown Mount Vernon is 5 miles away. Kenyon College is 7 miles from the house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,450 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106071600/106071575/8f198357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Ridge Grove: 3BR, 2.5BA Gathering Home Howard - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $264 CA $658 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=106071575&PinnedHotelID=106071575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086500/101086401/c6c6139c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! 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Apple Valley - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=83962565&PinnedHotelID=83962565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92310000/92309200/92309173/7eaf2c6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Completely Remodeled Home directly behind the Kenyon Sports Center Gambier - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 25 reviews CA $274 CA $473 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=92309173&PinnedHotelID=92309173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.422985,-82.35643&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7EvuFtftuN%3FU%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40SBS%40S%40UBSBSBS%40SBSDQBSDSBSDQDSDQDSDSFQDQFQDQFQFQFQHQFOFQHOHQFOHOHOHOHMJOHOJKHOJMJMJMJKHMLKJMJKLKJKLILKJILILKLGJILINGLGLGLINGLELGNELENELENCLCNENCLANCNANCNCL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBNBN%40NBL%40NBNDLBNBNDLDLDNDLFNDLFLHLFNFLFLHJHLFLJLHLHJJLHJJLJJJJLLJHLJJLLHLJLHNJJHNJNHLHPHLHPHLFPHNFPFNHPFPFPFPDPFPFPDPDRDRDPDRDPBRDRBRDPBRBR%40RBRBR%40TBR%40R%40R%40R%3FT%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRARAR%3FTARARARCRATCRCRARCRCPERCRERCREPEREPEREPERGPGPEPGPGPGPIPGNGPINGNINIPILIPILKNILKLINKLILMLKJIJMLKJKLMJKJMHKHMJMHMHMHKHMHMFOFMFMHMFODMDODMFMDODOBMBODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMCOCMEOEMGOEMEMEOGMIMGMGOGMIKIMIMIMIKKMIMIKKMKKMKKMKIMKKKMKMKMIOKMIMKOIMIOIOIOGQIOIOGQGOIQGQGQGQEQGQEQGSEQESEQESEQCSESCSESCQASCSCSCSAUASCSASAS%3FUAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bgfR2bH80yO-Tf2hMemCIVj1a8Q=) Howard, OH #### What's nearby - Apple Valley Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Sutton Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km - Apple Valley Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.2 km - King Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 km - Kenyon College - 14 min drive - 12.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive - ‪Fiesta Mexicana - ‬13 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min drive - ‪Hunan Garden - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birds Eye Retreat in Apple Valley Lake, Howard, Ohio pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Birds Eye Retreat in Apple Valley Lake, Howard, Ohio located? > Situated in Howard, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Apple Valley Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sutton Beach and Davis Beach. Apple Valley Golf Course is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birds Eye Retreat in Apple Valley Lake, Howard, Ohio 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa O. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Getaway Our bookclub stayed here for a weekend for a reading retreat. It was the perfect place! Absolutely beautiful area, warm and welcoming home. ##### Lisa O. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy F. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home The home was great, clean, and really cool. Log cabin feel in a nice neighborhood near the lake. It was clean and well equipped. The host, Fred, was awesome to work with it, was quick to respond, and answered all of our questions.Thanks for a great stay. ##### Jeremy F. 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