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Charming 2 bedroom cabin on private pond!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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Mount Vernon, OH
  • Place, Woodward Opera House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ariel-Foundation Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
    ‪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

About this property

Charming 2 bedroom cabin on private pond!

This rustic 2-bedroom cabin is conveniently located on large private pond just outside the city limits of Mt. Vernon with shopping, dining, brewery and entertainment. We are pet friendly, dogs only (additional $50 per stay, max 2 dogs) with all the modern convenience, fully stocked kitchen, 50" flat screen smart TV, washer/dryer and fast internet. Outdoor fireplace/grill is the perfect hangout just steps from deck overlooking the large pond. 4-person paddle boat is there for use during your stay.

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About the area

Mount Vernon

Located in Mount Vernon, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ramser Arboretum and Ariel-Foundation Park, while Woodward Opera House and Knox County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights.
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Mount Vernon, OH

What's nearby

  • Woodward Opera House - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ariel-Foundation Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Knox County Historical Society Museum - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kokosing Gap Trail - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Gas Station - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and clean and the fishing was great we would enjoy to get it again
10lb cat put up a great fight but fun to catch
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
We appreciate the kind review and look forward to hosting you again in the future. -Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy cabin with rustic charm situated right by a small pond. The vibe is rather chill and it was great for relaxing. We are already planning when we might go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to hosting you again in the future! Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! ~Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sondra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a very relaxing stay. The hot tub was great. Sitting by the pond was very nice. The furniture was comfortable and the WiFi was fast- we were able to stream movies and sports. The cabin is a short drive to Mt Vernon, where we visited a great little book store, coffee shop and microbrewery. We would definitely stay here again.
View from hot tub
Sitting by the pond
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
We very much appreciate the kind and detailed review; glad your stay was comfortable and relaxing! Love hearing that you visited downtown Mt. Vernon and some of the shops. We look forward to hosting you again in the future! ~Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a nice little cabin for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great time

Nice & quiet getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
We appreciate your review and hope you will visit again! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg F.

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

Very nice will be back

Was there on a conference. Very convenient and restful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
We appreciate you taking time to review our cabin and look forward to your return! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank R.

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

Comfy cozy cabin

We enjoyed our stay at Al and Sues cabin. The fishing and paddle boating were fun. The cabin and property are clean, comfortable and just a nice place to stay and relax. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
It was our pleasure to have you as our guests. So glad you enjoyed fishing and the paddle boat along with some relaxation! We look forward to hosting you again! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

The cabin was a little to close to a busy street for our dogs. But it was still a nice stay.

We had a good time fishing and using the paddle boat and canoe. The cabin was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2022
We are glad to know you had a nice stay and appreciate you taking time to review our cabin. Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angeli M.

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

Convenient location to Kenyon College

Great communication with manager/owner. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back! Al & Sue
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic A.

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

Cabin House Hot Tub Rental

We loved our stay. Between the hot tub, fishing and back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin! We are happy you enjoyed your stay including the hot tub, fishing and back deck area by the pond. Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was sooo cute! Loved everything about it. They have a baddleboat and my son and nephew had a blast. They caught huge bass and catfish. They have a grill, fire pit and a nice dock to sit on. If we had warmer weather it would have been perfect. There is a pretty busy road out front. The hosts were very responsive and they leave a nice welcome gift. We will be back when the weather warms up because the boys are obsessed! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Great to hear the fishing was good and your stay was enjoyable for all! Thank you for taking time to write a favorable review and we look forward to hosting you again! ~Al & Sue
Verified

8/10 Good

TennisFan17

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a really nice place. Thankfully I saw the reviews about the road traffic, since we both have conditions that are made worse by noise...so we came prepared w/ earplugs. Other than the noise from the road, it's a really nice getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate you taking time to review our cabin! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Anniversary get away

We enjoyed our little get away and the pumpkin bread that was left for us was delicious. Very nice and relaxing. Loved the hot tub and spent a lot of time on the paddle boat..we will keep this place in mind for other get aways and family events
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
We appreciate the kind review! Thank you for choosing our cabin to celebrate your anniversary, great to know that you enjoyed together time in the hot tub and paddle boat. We hope to host you again in the future. Al & Sue
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice rustic place that was just what I needed. It was charming, and the very responsive hosts welcomed you with locally made fresh baked goods and spirits!Some things other renters might like to know: it is on a busy street, the kitchen is a bit dark over the sink and stove area, so cooking was challenging for me, and the fireplace can only be used for an hour at a time.I gladly recommend this quaint little getaway, and also want to give a shout out to a local restaurant in downtown Mt Vernon - The Alcove. Fabulous dining. Thanks for sharing your place!
Very dog friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Apologies you felt the kitchen was too dark, we try to keep low lighting to feel cozy, but we will take into consideration some people may prefer more lighting. We ask that you limit the use of the indoor gas fireplace during extreme cold temperatures only because if used too long, it can shut down the furnace and cause freezing pipes. Sorry for the inconvenience (it actually happened once). Absolutely, The Alcove is one of our favorites, thank you for the shout out to them! We hope you will visit us again! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan J.

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

Comfy cabin close to everything!

We went for a girls weekend for my daughter's 18th birthday. We had a great time! We love the hot tub and the pond. Everything in downtown is so close and easy to access. We had a very comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2024
Your review is much appreciated! It was our pleasure to be a part of your celebration and great to know you were comfortable and had a great stay! Al & Sue
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather K.

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

Pretty spot near Mt. Vernon

We stayed 3 nights during a trip to Ohio for a college visit and enjoyed this charming cabin on a pretty little lake. The house worked great and the host was very helpful when we realized how late we would be getting in. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Thank you taking time to review our cabin. We enjoyed hosting you during your visit. Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Relaxation at its finest

Straight forward easy checkin. Even had everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin. Great to hear you had everything you needed plus relaxation! We hope you will visit again! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

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

Great Getaway

What a gem in Mount Vernon. We thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving getaway at Shimmeringly Pond. Kitchen had everything we needed and did some serious relaxing. Will definitely be back. Hopefully the fish will be biting in warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2022
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin. We are thrilled you enjoyed your holiday stay and hope to see you return for some good fishing! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Shimmering Pond Cabin

This was our second stay with Al and Sue. We had stayed in their other cabin last year. We loved everything about our stay and the property. We are definitely going to book another stay with them. They are the best property owners we have had out of all the VRBO properties we have rented. Ten out of ten!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2023
It was our pleasure to have you as our guests for the second time! We appreciate your kind review and the excellent rating. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jody R.

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

Making memories

Stay in the cabin with my 10yr old grandson, spent alot of time fishing. The pond was great for fishing and peddle boat. Not a swimming pond just a note, not criticism. The location was great was able go alot of hicking in the area. Our stay at Mt Vernon was awesome, thank you so much for sharing your home. God Bless
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you for taking time to review our cabin. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and visited some local areas. If your travels bring you this way again, we hope you will consider staying with us again. Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Perfect base camp.

We stayed for a week while visiting family. It was a perfect stay/base camp. House is exactly as advertised and my teens loved fishing, paddle boating and relaxing in the hot tub. We took our Boston Terrier and he enjoyed walking around the pond and in the surrounding neighborhoods. We even played some of the provided board games on a rainy evening. Thanks so much for opening your home to us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
It was our pleasure to have you as our guests! Great hearing everyone was comfortable and enjoyed not only the cabin but the outdoor amenities. We very much appreciate the kind review! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley R.

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

Perfect getaway

This lovely cabin was so cozy! I soon forgot that there were neighbors and traffic coming and going. Sitting by the lake and just decompressing was exactly what I needed. The hosts provided such clear instructions as well as a "welcome book" for local shops, etc. They also left the most delicious pumpkin bread as a treat! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
We are so happy your stay was pleasant and relaxing! Also great to know you were able to decompress from life. Thank you so much for the kind review and we look forward to your return! Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Shimmering Pond

Had a fantastic time! Property manager was excellent (thank you again Al), answered all of my questions promptly and provided us with everything we could need. Everything was perfect from enjoying the front porch during a thunderstorm, making s'mores on the stone grill , watching the meteor shower from the hot tub, tons of fishing and paddle boating to relaxing on the couch watching TV. Just perfect from beginning to end.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
We are thrilled that your stay was jam packed with fun! Thank you so much for the detailed review and we hope you will come back for another visit! Al & Sue
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew K.

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

Very nice property close to town.

Property was clean, and everything was provided that you could possibly need during your stay. Owners are very thoughtful. The complimentary wine and pumpkin bread was a very nice touch indeed. Property was close to town so everything was a short drive. Wished it had been warmer to enjoy the outdoor fireplace and pond which were all very nice. My only complaint would be that there was alot of road noise, expecially in the A.M. as the cabin was really close to the road, but all in all wasnt a deal breaker for us. It suited our needs and we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2024
It was our pleasure to have you as our guests and we thank you for the kind review. Hopefully you can visit us again when it's warmer to enjoy some of the other amenities available at the cabin. Al & Sue
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic. You really feel like you can sit back, take a deep breath, and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2026
We love to hear that your stay was relaxing and comfortable! Thank you for a great review, we hope you will visit again! ~Al & Sue
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