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Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

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A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.
An outdoor deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a wooden railing.
A river with boats, surrounded by trees and grassy banks.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a large potted plant, a wall-mounted picture, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a floor lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Howard, OH
  • Place, Apple Valley Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Honey Run Waterfall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, King Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Must be at least 21 to book reservation. Updates include new custom kitchen with concrete counters and stainless steel appliances, new bathroom with walk in shower and all around general updates. Cozy 2 bedroom home is located directly on the Kokosing river thought to translate from the Algonquin Indians and mean “River of the Little Owls.” The cabin is a short distance to Kenyon College, Apple Valley lake, Ohio Amish country and tons and tons of great parks, hiking trails, bike trails and hunting. Great fishing off of the banks in the back yard. Numerous different wildlife spotted including eagles, hawk, mink and deer. Kayaks and canoe provided for your use. Large deck to enjoy river view, outdoor shower and soaking tub (ready for use when weather cooperates). WiFi and internet based TV on 42" flat screen. We are pet friendly, dogs only. ($50 per stay, maximum 2 dogs).

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Non-refundable $50 fee per stay, maximum 2 pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1163145vb
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Howard

Located in Howard, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mohican State Park and Ramser Arboretum, while Bolton Theatre and Woodward Opera House are cultural highlights. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Howard, OH

What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Honey Run Waterfall - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sutton Beach - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • King Beach - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Apple Valley Golf Course - 12 min drive - 14.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard Hilton - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wiggin Street Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$607, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Honey Run Waterfall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sutton Beach and Apple Valley Lake. King Beach and Apple Valley Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 293 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and very relaxing!!!!! hot tub and putdoor shower was excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin! We absolute love hearing that your stay was wonderful & relaxing, glad you enjoyed the outdoor amenities also. Hope you will visit us again! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin, we look forward to hosting you again in the future! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the stay was accurately described. Place is cozy and very welcoming. Enjoyed the deck and hot tub. We will definitely be back. Sadly it rained most of the day Saturday, so the deck was slippery. Definitely plan to come back as it was a nice place for R&R. The perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
Thank you for a very kind review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and plan on a return visit, hopefully the weather will be kind to you! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd time at the property as always it’s great place to relax. Communication with the host was quick and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
We appreciate the kind review, your continued patronage, and hope you will visit again! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great 13 wedding anniversary getaway!! Such a beautiful home. The land is so private. We are definitely coming back. This is just a couple miles from home. Didn't know it was here or we would have came sooner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2026
Glad you discovered us for your celebration! We look forward to hosting you again in the future, thank you for the kind review! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful experience at the cabin. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
We appreciate the review and look forward to your return! -Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Would highly recommend to anyone! Communication with owners was superb. We really enjoyed our week long stay and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you for the perfect review! We are glad your stay was enjoyable and we look forward to your return! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the property! There is a fair amount of street noise to be aware of which surprised us as the porch with fire pit and Jacuzzi were a treat. The property has all kinds of outdoor activities and LOVED the swing down by the water. So enjoyed our stay. Absolutely recommend and would certainly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thank you for the kind review! So glad you enjoyed you stay, especially the outdoor amenities; we look forward to hosting you again in the future! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Deck and outdoor chairs could use a good cleaning. Not easy to get to the river to use provided kayaks. Well water had a bad odor. Yard is very pretty. Very peaceful other than road traffic. Plenty of room for outdoor activities. Could use updated landscaping in the flower beds. Check in was very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Our apologies the outdoor furniture was not wiped clean, we have had a lot of weather coming through the last month or so; also, well water can put off a smell during barometric pressure differences. For future stays if you visit again, most people take a short drive down the road to put kayaks in and float back to cabin, seems to work best. Agree landscaping has grown a bit due to amount of rain we have had followed by a few days of sun; we plan to thin it out a bit as weather allows. We trust your stay was enjoyable and you were able to overlook some of what is out of our control as owners. ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd year staying here. We enjoy the peace and serenity that this property brings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
We loved having you as our guests for a 3rd time and hope you will continue to visit! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second stay at Little Owls, and it was just as peaceful, relaxing, and welcoming as the first.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you for returning for a second stay we hope you will continue to visit us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very scenic and quiet. Easy for our 13 year old dog to get around. Great cooking kitchen. River was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
We very much appreciate your kind review. Awesome to hear all enjoyed their stay and surroundings! Please visit us again sometime. ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, very clean and hot tub was great. A little too close to the road but got used to the sound of all the traffic. Was surprise we saw no wild life.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin! It was a pleasure to have you as our guests, glad you enjoyed your stay! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. It was our second stay. Nice and peaceful. Everything you need for a weekend at Kenyon. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
I was I pleasure to host you for the second time, we hope you will continue to visit us! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy and peaceful. The hot tub was very relaxing and the outside set up was gorgeous. Our pup loved the treats that were left for him.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We love hearing your time at our cabin was relaxing, cozy and peaceful. Please visit us again! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice modern cabin, Love the barn doors, Patio overlooking the River was very serene with hot tub and fire pit. Brought our own 10x10 Canopy for on deck, helped in rainy dewy weather and provided shade. Very peaceful getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Love to hear that your time at our cabin was peaceful, thank you for the nice review! We hope you will visit again! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was such a wonderful weekend The cabin is clean and cozy and the deck and view beautiful loved the hot tub Actually we loved everything about it We’ll be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin with everything we needed. It felt homey and was very relaxing. Hot tub was relaxing listening to the river behind us. Close to everything. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Thank you for the kind review! So glad you relaxed and enjoyed, looking forward to your return! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect about this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
We are glad your stay was perfect and hope you will visit again. Thank you for the kind review! Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The owners were super easy to communicate with. The cabin was wonderful and had everything we needed and wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit us again! Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was great and responded very quickly. We greatly appreciated that we were able to check in early. The cabin is comfortable, and the hot tub is great! We were surprised by how close to the road the cabin is.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin. Glad you enjoyed the hot tub on the cold winter days, and you were comfortable during your stay. We hope you will visit again! ~Al & Sue
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location and peaceful by the river
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
We are glad to hear you had a peaceful stay and appreciate you taking time to review our cabin! Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2025
We appreciate the 5-star review and hope you will visit again! Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proactive and welcoming hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2025
We appreciate the 5-star review and hope you will visit again! Al & Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location for Kenyon family weekend. Perfect serene cabin in the woods. Great place to get away and recharge. Loved being right on the river and able to hear the critters splashing around. The cabin has everything we needed for the weekend. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
We greatly appreciate your review, and we are glad you had everything you needed for a recharge. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future! Al & Sue

About the host

Hosted by Al Lindeman

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We were married in 1995 and are from the local area. We currently reside in Apple Valley so this cabin is just a short drive enabling us to make sure that your stay goes without a hitch. While we own several rentals in the area this is our first vacation rental. We often use VRBO when we travel, which we do often. I have been a full time REALTOR with RE/MAX and have been licensed since 1987. Sue manages the books and any other areas that need attention with our many ventures.

Why they chose this property

This property came up at the local foreclosure sale and I fell in love with it!, My wife not so much. This was a very big project and there is not 1 square inch of this place that we didn't touch. It was a lot of fun seeing my wife warm up to it. My wife is known to have very particular requirements in any place we stay. Our friends have all told us that once I can get my wife to stay here it is ready for the public; my wife now loves to stay here. Its just a short trip from our home but feels like vacation.

What makes this property unique

River, river and river. This cabin is great: really comfortable inside and nice enough for a girls escape, family fun, romanic coupe time, or mens fishing/hunting trip. A super clean river like the Kokosing running through the back yard just makes it! Super large deck, outdoor shower, great access to so much, all adds to the value. The river and newly added hot tub just have a way to ease all of the tensions of the "daily grind".

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