Nestled near the Kokosing Gap Trail and Mt Vernon square, Gray Goose Cottage offers a cozy retreat for families or friends. Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, relax by the fire pit with s'mores, and unwind in one of four comfortable bedrooms. With high-speed WiFi and a dedicated workstation, remote work is made easy.
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
MountVernon I Gambier I FirePit
★400Mbps Wifi ★Dedicated work station ★Fully stocked kitchen ★Breakfast/Coffee Bar ★Fire pit, fully stocked with starter logs ★S'mores Kit ★High Chair ★Pack n Play ★Baby Bath Tub
Welcome to Gray Goose Cottage! Do you have family coming in for the holidays or are you visiting family in the area?! Stay at Gray Goose Cottage and enjoy this charming delightfully decorated home for the holiday season. This charming home is located 23 miles from Intel, 3 miles from Cooper Progress Park 0.7, miles from the Kokosing Gap Trail/Memorial Park, 1.2 miles from the Mt Vernon square, 4.1 miles to Kenyon College, 2.8 miles from Mt Vernon Nazarene University, and 2 miles from Knox Community Hospital. This charming 4 bedroom home is a perfect getaway or family gathering place during the holidays. When you see the clean transitional design, comfortable furnishings, and cozy rooms you will never want to leave!
★★Indoor Space★★ Kitchen/Living/Dining Space: When you walk in you will be awed by the spacious fully stocked kitchen ready for you and your family to whip up a meal together. There is a coffee/snack station off the kitchen as you walk into the dining room that offers complimentary coffee and snacks. The dining room features a modern concrete table for all to gather around. The living room has two sofas plus more seating for your family to sit back and enjoy a movie on the 55" HD TV with Roku that you can stream your favorite movies and TV shows.
Bedrooms: The home offers 2 bedrooms on the ground floor with queen beds and full closets. A bathroom containing a tub/shower and pedestal sink.
The second floor has an open loft area with a queen size bed, and roll top desk that makes it convenient to work remotely. There is no door to this loft area but it does feel private and is quiet. Our high speed 400Mbps internet will allow you to stream all your video calls and remote meetings with ease.
The fourth bedroom is located off of the loft and contains a double and single bed. There is a door to this room that separates it from the loft. The second bathroom is located on this level and has a walk in rain shower and double vanities.
★★Outdoor Space★★ I'm sure you didn't miss our outdoor entertaining on your way in! We have a two burner gas grill and patio table that seats 6 on the back porch. After dinner snuggle up around the fire pit for drinks or s'mores. Our fire pit is fully stocked with starter logs and everything you will need to enjoy a cozy evening under the stars. What, you didn't bring your marshmallows and graham crackers?! Not to worry we have provided all the fixings for you! Come, sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay at the Gray Goose Cottage!
★★Guest Access★★ The house is accessible by a keyless smart lock located in the rear of the house, the door on the right (enters into the kitchen). This property is monitored with one camera located in rear of house above exterior door entrance. Monitoring parking area and back of home. Camera records audio and video when motion is detected 24/7.
★★Other Things to Note★★ • High chair, pack n play and baby bath tub are available upon request for no additional charge. • This property is monitored with one camera located in rear of house above exterior door entrance. Monitoring parking area and back of home. Camera records audio and video when motion is detected 24/7.
★★Provided Items★★ ☕️We provide 24k cups for single serve coffee 🧻1 new toilet paper roll per bathroom 🧻1 paper towel roll 🧼dishwasher pods 🧼laundry soap 🧴hand soap 🛀🏽Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash 🪵Firewood 🍫 Smore's ***You may need to buy or bring more during your stay.
★★Rental Agreement/Security Deposit★★ Please note that we require our guests to sign and agree to a separate rental agreement within 24 hours of booking. We also require a security deposit hold of $500 2 days before arrival.
★★Cancellation Policy★★ One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.
★★Additional Rules★★ *All persons must be 21+ years of age with the exception of children traveling with parents (children DO count towards the number of guests regardless of age).
*Check-in: After 4:00 PM. No early check-ins.
*Check-out: 10:00 AM. There are NO late check-outs due to our cleaning crews schedule.
*8 people max, if you bring more people than reflected on your reservation you will be asked to leave without a refund.
*Please note that we require our guests to sign and agree to a separate rental agreement within 24 hours of booking. We also require a security deposit hold of $500 2 days before arrival.
*No smoking in doors. Dispose of all cigarette butts in pails with sand, located on the back porch.
*No pets allowed. If you bring a pet of any kind you will be asked to leave without a refund.
*No parties or events.
*Absolutely no fires inside or out unless in fire pit. No fireworks. Unauthorized fires (including candles) will be charged $150 plus damages.
*Unfortunately we can't control the weather and no refunds will be given for bad weather. You the guest are going on vacation and are making an investment. It's your responsibility to protect it. There are websites that offer comparisons of different vacation insurance plans and many credit card companies offer it as well.
*Most importantly, sit back, relax and enjoy your stay at the Gray Goose Cottage!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Free firewood
Gas grill
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
Location highlights
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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)
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
Rules
Guest is required to sign Renter Agreement. Security deposit required of $500. Glass not allowed in/around hot tub. Use the hot tub at your own risk.
Minimum age of renter is 25 y/o. All persons must be 25+ y/o with the exception of children traveling with parents. No late check-outs.
No Pets/No Smoking/No parties/No fires inside/out unless in fire pit/gas fire.Unauthorized fires (including candles) will be charged $150 plus damages
Access methods
Smart lock
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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located in Mount Vernon, this vacation home is on a river. Ariel-Foundation Park and Knox County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chapel Hill Golf Club and Apple Valley Golf Course. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling. Visit our Mount Vernon travel guide
What time is check-in at MountVernon I Gambier I FirePit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at MountVernon I Gambier I FirePit?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is MountVernon I Gambier I FirePit located?
This family-friendly Mount Vernon vacation home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kokosing Gap Trail and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Ariel-Foundation Park and Wolf Run Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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MountVernon I Gambier I FirePit Reviews
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This was an absolutely lovely property. The photos on the site don't do the property justice. Everyone who stayed enjoyed having such a lovely place to relax after each day of non stop theater. Everyone loved just how close it is to the heart of Mt. Vernon. Would book again if the need arises.
Some of our shooting team stayed here during one of our yearly competition's, this home was absolutely perfect, an amazing quiet getaway with a great firepit and S'mores!!!! We really enjoyed our stay.
My family came to Mount Vernon to attend a wedding. We found the place amazing, the place wonderfully clean and the location perfect for our family of five. We had no issues with the property and would be willing to stay again in the future!
This beautiful house has been lovingly remodeled and appointed with cozy bedding and accessories. Our girls weekend away was made extra relaxing by this welcoming house. Huge kitchen, soft beds, quiet neighborhood with llamas next door! Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Highly recommend.
Rarely do I stay at a place where the property is better in person. Grey Goose Cottage did not disappoint. Very clean, very comfortable and very spacious. Extra touches like a stocked coffee bar, board games, high end appliances and wireless chargers on all nightstands just added to the quality of our stay. The llamas next door were a plus!
When I tell you this place is EXQUISITE, it’s NOT an exaggeration!!
It it the second BEST vrbo that we’ve EVER stayed in, and we are WORLD TRAVELERS! The first was a vrbo in Italy last May.
Everything was SOO tasteful, soo comfortable, and SOO CLEAN!! I will come back JUST to RELAX! Very safe, quiet neighborhood. I give them TEN stars!
Another spectacular stay at the Gray Goose Cabin! We ate, drank, and were very merry in the best of locations. This cottage was the perfect place to decompress before the busy holiday season for three lifetime friends. The home was spotless and the holiday decor was beautiful. We especially appreciated the hot chocolate bar and the impeccably stocked kitchen was perfect for preparing girl dinner and a batch of cookies. The host was even kind enough to leave us extra cookie sheets. We will be back!
All 5 of us were very impressed with the cleanliness, and size of the property. It was wonderful to relax by the firepit after a long day of driving. In our 3 day visit it was a great place to stay. Towels were soft and thick. The washer and dryer were a great bonus. The dining table was terrific for playing cards in the evening. The only suggestions we would make are to seal around the front door a bit better as it lets in a lot of light at night therefore it likely lets in a bit of cold in the winter. Also, the addition of a railing around the back patio would be nice for older folks (some of us) to hold while stepping up or down.
This cottage provided the perfect location for a night off for two tired moms. I’ve rented several properties in VRBO over the years and this was, by far, the cleanest, best outfitted property I’ve ever stayed in. From the exquisite kitchen that was fully outfitted for any type of meal, to the excellent entertainment set up that allowed us to stream movies and music with no issue, to all the conveniences like coffee, snacks, toiletries, and wireless chargers in each bedroom, this place is impeccable. The communication with the renter was professional and informative. The cottage was exactly as pictured, if anything, the photos don’t do it justice. This was a slice of heaven. We did not use the outside facilities but it all appeared well cared for. We are already making plans to return. Thank you so much for providing us with a beautiful, much needed, night away.
We were spending the holidays visiting family, and as multiple folks were coming to town, we decided to rent a house to share.
So many delightful details: hot chocolate bar, many toys and trucks for our 3 year old, open kitchen for all to help make meals. Everything was decorated instagrammably and (being away from home) it was so cozy to have such a warm Christmas nook to connect with family and share time. We are so grateful to have found you!
We wish there had been a recycling option. We took our recycling to the drop-off in town (as my partner is a Mt Vernon expatriot and knows what to do) but we thought that was unusual to not have that available at the house.
Your attention to detail was so appreciated, Laura! Thank you for sharing your gifts and this home!
The Baldeschwilers
The Gray Goose Cottage is the cleanest and nicest place I have ever stayed at. Super nice owners and neighbors. We will definitely stay here in future!!
Beautiful, clean home with well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. A heads up to future guests - the dining room table and benches are immovable and may be difficult for some people to use.
My extended family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is absolutely beautiful, location is perfect, and the host is friendly and responsive. The house is stocked with so many special surprises and amenities. If I ever choose to have a VRBO property, this is the benchmark of perfect!