Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11232 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Albany, Ohio

Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)5 min drive
Ohio University13 min drive
Court Street14 min drive
Lake Hope State Park28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Unbelievable lake side retreat that will accommodate 12 of your closest friends or family! Pine Lake Retreat sits on a 6 acre lake and is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with the lake view this vacation home offers from its multi-level large back decks. Spacious living in this ranch style retreat with two living rooms, open kitchen, dining area, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, 3 seasons room. The property is located just off the road of State RT 50 in a quiet setting that offers plenty of relaxation for you and your guests.
Pine Lake Retreat sits on a 6 acre lake and is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with the lake view this vacation home offers from its multi-level large back decks. Spacious living in this ranch style retreat with two living rooms, open kitchen, dining area, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms, 3 seasons room. The property is located just off the road of State RT 50 in a quiet setting that offers plenty of relaxation for you and your guests.

Relax and stargaze around a firepit, or watch an amazing sunrise. The 6-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed rest and relaxation. Plenty of nature in the nature preserve from deer, fox, ducks and geese. Take a 45 minute drive from your vacation rental to visit Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle’s Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park. No matter the season, you and your guests won’t be disappointed when visiting all the beauty Hocking Hills offers!

Pine Lake retreat is located 7 miles from Athens and Ohio University. Perfect for families wanting to spend time with their students studying at OU. The nearby State Park offers over thousands of acres to explore by hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Guests will want to visit Athens and Ohio University or Nelsonville’s Historic Square Arts District, Stuart’s Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or the Nelsonville Music Festival that is held every year at Hocking College. If guests venture 1 mile to Lake Snowden you can enjoy the waterpark with family and friends. Lake Hope State Park located in Zaleski State Forest. Guests can enjoy some fine dining at Lake Hope Lodge or a day of picnicking and swimming with family and friends.

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Weddings & private parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets by arrangement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Weddings & private parties

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Albany

Located in Albany, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dairy Barn Arts Center and Hot Dog Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fun Barn and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Albany, Ohio

What's nearby

Ohio University - 13 min drive
Court Street - 14 min drive
Zaleski State Forest - 17 min drive
Lake Hope State Park - 28 min drive
Hocking Hills State Park - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Lake View - 4 min drive
Ray's Harvest House - 7 min walk
Albany Cafe - 3 min drive
Subway - 11 min walk
Lakeview Tavern - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Zaleski State Forest, Hot Dog Museum and Ohio University. Court Street and Dairy Barn Arts Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

CARRIE T.

16 Apr 2024

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

Eh

The house was clean and in a beautiful setting. It was close to OU, which was the reason for our visit. The home definitely needs some TLC. Appliances, outlets, bathrooms, floors, window treatments all need love. This house could be incredible if it had money and love put into it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn W.

31 Jan 2024

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

Lovely House!

Great space, we had a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

16 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter stay

We stayed 2 nights at the property during a visit to Ohio University. House was clean , welcoming. It was very cold so we did not try the hot tub or outdoor area but it looked nice and inviting. We had an issue with the lock box but were able to clear it up quickly with the property management . There are an abundance of light switches which made it a bit hard to find the right switch for that you wanted . Overall great stay and location

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Schreda L.

12 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not accurately listed- mold and other issues, needs repair could be a great property if they cared

I don't have enough space to completely and accurately review. Will do my best. Both hot tubs were not usable. outside mechanical pump fail message and inside moldy smelling. The room itself was molded in many areas, broken glass around and above tub. Master had old broken blind, left open to every one. Roof began leaking while we were there- old evidence of roof issues. Switch's are very odd through the house and safety inspection should be done before any one stays. Internet wont run tvs most of the time and is not accurately listed. They know this but not honest, along with the bathrooms, there's 2 full one half. the 3rd is actually an extra shower directly in the master bath. We called and kindly tried to deal with things. Yes Christmas it was understandable. but they had time to properly clean the tub and address the other issues that had been on going previous to the stay. When technician didn't show up we lost a whole day for our outing after Christmas waiting. And by the end of it they refunded a total of $200. Seems like the easiest way to do it is the answer for them. The deck needs repair and painting, there's a few other issues. What is most upsetting is the lack of transparency and obvious neglect they have been getting away. The rental uses customer service stalling techniques and has poor communication (lack of folow up) I wouldn't trust them to rent again. $200 was barely even acknowledging the time wasted. We were looking for more than a place to sleep.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie W.

23 Nov 2023

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

Early Thanksgiving weekend

Overall a very nice place. Hot tubs could use some maintenance. One doesn’t heat up and the other has a smell.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Cabin Rentals

When you rent the Pine Lake Retreat, you are renting a complete experience.

We like to show our guests how much we appreciate them.

Our guests receive a 10% discount on their next outdoor adventure at Adventure Pro Outdoors.

Book a canoe, kayak, or tube rental along the scenic Hocking River or book a guided ATV/UTV tour on Wayne National Forest to experience Hocking Hills like never before.

Why they chose this property

Luxury cottage vacation rental on a private 20 acre nature preserve. Enjoy two lakes to fish, kayak or canoe. Birdwatching, deer, geese and fox on the property.