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Cowan Lake Hideaway

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Living area
Exterior
washer / dryer
Fully equipped kitchen
full size kitchen with keurig coffee maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Wilmington, OH
  • Place, Cowan Lake State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lindner Family Tennis Center
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Kings Island
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cowan Lake Hideaway

This quaint cottage is nestled in the woods of Cowan Lake State Park and features room for 4 adults with 1 private bedroom, 1 queen sofa bed and 1 full bath. Features include a fully appointed Kitchen, screened in rear porch, stone patio for entertaining, flat screen TV with WIFI, hardwood floors throughout, large vaulted great room with knotty pine ceilings, workspace, Keurig coffee maker.

Cowan State Park borders the property and close to hiking trails, public beach, marina and great fishing. The World Equestrian Center sits 5 miles from the cabin.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1585544vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Cowan Lake State Park and Doctor Nathan Hale Riparian Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Clinton County Fairground and Wilmington Performing Arts Studio. Morrow Arts Center and Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Wilmington, OH

What's nearby

  • Cowan Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lindner Family Tennis Center - 33 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Kings Island - 35 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Liberty Center - 42 min drive - 66.0 km
  • University of Dayton - 58 min drive - 81.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tincap - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Capricorn Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Outpost - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beaugards BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪General Denver - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowan Lake Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cowan Lake Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cowan Lake Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowan Lake Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowan Lake Hideaway located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cowan Lake State Park and Cowan Lake Public Beach. Cowan Lake Marina is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adequate for our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is in a lovely secluded area but still close to the park activities like the beach and dock area. It had a well stocked kitchen. The back porch was a wonderful place to have morning coffee or evening drinks. We noticed the whole cabin was dusty, cobwebs etc, and we opened the windows bc of the nice weather and the window screens and frames were very dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy cottage

It was exactly as advertised a a cozy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet get away

Great place, quiet area, and great communication from owners! Definitely will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No hassle with booking or pre check-in documentation requirements. I just booked it and got a message from Tom with the door code. Simple instructions for check-out posted in the kitchen, too.The cottage was cozy and comfortable - very pretty. Very quiet, and the fire pit area is fenced in so we could let the dog roam free.We ended up cooking a lot because of limited dining-out options in the area, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Very peaceful and relaxing stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

Very cute spot and cozy accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We enjoyed our stay! The cottage was very clean, well stocked, exactly as listed. No complaints, would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl & Shirley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cowan Lake

This cabin was awesome place set in a wooded area. It gave us and our 2 yorkies plenty of room. There's a screen porch were you can see the lake.Host was great, and provide quick response.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Beautiful, calm, quiet and peaceful location. Close to town and parks and a wonderful place to just take a walk. I would definitely stay again. Hosts had excellent communication and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

We enjoyed are stay,the cabin was very nice and the owner Tom was very nice to deal with. I do have to say we were bummed about the muddy water to bathe and do laundry and dishes.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your Feedback Brian! Our cottages are supplied by well water and we supply bottled water to ensure we have a clean water supply. We have changed the filter system and this will remedy the situation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Host

Host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really enjoyed my stay and how clean and nice the property was. My only complaint is that its very dark, not many lights. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin near the lake

Very cute cabin. Everything you needed to enjoy your stay. Close enough for a day trip to the Columbus zoo. We will definitely return. Great communication with Tom !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Ohio

Our trip was focused on Indian mounds in Ohio. This cabin was the perfect location for that trip. Easy to get around the area and an easy trip to Dayton. Cabin was clean with nice amenities. We loved the bottled water provided for coffee/tea and the fabulous fire pit in the yard. Made for lovely evenings by the fire.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean and comfortable

We visited the area with our dog for a winter weekend R&R. The cabin was clean and very comfortable. We had a distant view of the lake. It was a short drive to the lake where we took our dog for walks. Really great communication with the owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malachi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely a hideaway

A cute cabin in the woods, has some quirks from a few creative DIY projects. Google Maps will not take you directly to the location of the cabin so it took some adventuring to find where we were supposed to be staying. It was an overall good experience .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WEC trip

We stayed while my daughter showed @WEC
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Just what I needed for myself & my 2 dogs to relax. My unfamilarity with the streaming service prompted me to disconnect from my TV "addiction". The cabin's location was a perfect inbetween spot between Cincinnati & Springfield.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

French Bulldog row

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Rather than staying at a boring hotel I looked and found my first air b and b. We were in Ohio to attend the national French Bulldog show. Two other cabins also were there for the same reason. It was wonderful to be able to cook our own meals and “get away from it all” The kitchen was well appointed, with a lot of cooking essentials- a cariety of spices, utensils and even olive oil and cooking sprays. Next time I won’t have to bring so much! We could have used some instructions on using certain things- the fireplace , the Keurig. The queen sized pull out bed in living room? Never did figure that one out. I just assumed that “sleeps 4” meant 2 adults in the bedroom and two children on the living room couch we noted that there was no fire extinguisher and did not see any smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors a slat on the vertical blinds at the patio door fell off soon after our arrival. I could tell it had been repaired before as there was tape on the slat. I did not try to fix it again The overhead fan in the living room did not work. We trued the remote we found on the wall with no luck The spotlights outside for the patio area appeared to be burned out. We tried multiple switches and never could get those lights on. It would have been nice to have the whole backyard illuminated, as the surface was not level. we tried to use the gas grill, but it never heated up sufficiently Bottom line- we loved our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2023
Thank you for the review Andrea we appreciate your feedback! In the name of brevity we have remedied all of these items and or clarified these instructions in the cabin. The smoke detector apparently had a low battery and was beeping and the prior guest removed it. Its been replaced with 2 10-year battery detectors to prevent this. Thank you again and come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Everything pictured was accurate. The place was very clean, supplied with cooking utensils, and central AC that worked well. Back yard was fenced in for our dog. We had a few communications with the owners on various topics before we arrived, and they always responded quickly and offered to assist where possible. We would NOT hesitate to book here again. A very nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing!

Was a very enjoyable time to unwind!;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will recommend to family and friends

Will recommend to family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Natali B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and welcoming

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. It's very hidden, but we enjoyed that. It was clean and had everything we needed, plus a fenced yard for our dog. The trash panda is so cute and just hangs out on the tree in the back. There's no real view of the lake, too many trees. We did wish there would of been a path down but other wise we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 day 2 night out

In all real nice but just not completely clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful

This place is so absolutely perfect. If you want to relax and just enjoy, this is the place to go. We had 2 big dogs with us. The back is fenced in. It’s simply perfect. Loved the communication with owners. Wonderful people. We will definitely be back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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