[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! Family-friendly vacation home in Howard ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086500/101086401/c6c6139c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086500/101086401/06230a7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086500/101086401/62625921.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086500/101086401/8bd466de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101090000/101086500/101086401/2eb9b317.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A firepit, a playground, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! Apple Valley Lake spa-like retreat. Come to gather with your family and/or friends and relax in this newly renovated home on a quiet cul-de-sac. If you like clean and organized, this is the vacation spot for you. Everything is new including furniture, mattresses, Calphalon cookware, dishes and kitchen utensils. All mattresses and pillow cases protected with encased covers. Sit on the front deck or the back porch and enjoy the view of the lake and the wildlife (deer, hummingbirds, etc). The main floor has 3 spa-like bedrooms and 2 spa-like bathrooms. The main floor has a great gathering place with the kitchen open to the dining space and living space. Don't miss any touchdowns while you are cooking with the 65" Roku TV easily viewable from the kitchen. The kitchen is a gourmet chef's dream with all amenities. The downstairs walkout basement game room has an additional sectional sofa, 65" Roku TV, card table, , a kitchenette as well as a private bedroom with a queen bed and 1 rollaway twin bed and a full bathroom with shower. A 5-minute walk to Davis Beach. Pups are welcome, poop bags and a trash can on the back porch are provided for your convenience of cleaning up after your pup. Absolutely no smoking/vaping allowed on this property and a fine of $500 will be incurred if this rule is not respected. Exterior cameras in front and back of this property are in use for safety. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 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 ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103430000/103423100/103423010/173dc2d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LAKEFRONT LUXURY HAVEN: LAKE HOME ON APPLE VALLEY LAKE IN OHIO w/ PRIVATE DOCK Howard - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=103423010&PinnedHotelID=103423010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23610000/23607800/23607784/8e6a526e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. 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It is easier for me to strip and launder each room separately. Thank you. Please make sure all trash put in the dumpster is bagged. Fines will be incurred for loose trash. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING/VAPING ON THIS PROPERTY. FINES WILL BE CHARGED AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IF THIS RULE IS IGNORED. THANK YOU! PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET, THERE ARE POOP BAGS IN THE KITCHEN DRAWER AND THERE IS A CAN ON THE BACK PORCH. Luxury spa-like vacation rental for families/friends to gather and enjoy serenity and local wildlife. NOT A HUNTING CABIN, NO HUNTERS, NO WEAPONS ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### 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 deadbolt lock 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 Howard is home to this vacation home. Bolton Theatre and Woodward Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Valley Golf Course and Apple Valley Marina. [Visit our Howard travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Howard.dx6352451) [View more Vacation homes in Howard](https://www.expedia.ca/Howard-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6352451-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C40.43596%2C-82.35074&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pMS96Y7LItPDjm3HXSlIyUg0Mfs=) Howard, OH ### What's nearby - Apple Valley Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Apple Valley Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - King Beach - 11 min drive - 7.3 km - Kenyon College - 16 min drive - 12.2 km - Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 21 min drive - 14.7 km ### Restaurants - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive - ‪Fiesta Mexicana - ‬15 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hunan Garden - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! located? > This family-friendly Howard vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Apple Valley Lake and Davis Beach. Apple Valley Golf Course and Sutton Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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