The Heist, A River Retreat

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A cozy interior with a bench, cushioned seating, and a door leading outside.
A cozy, well-lit room with large windows, wooden beams, and comfortable seating areas.
A forested area with a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs and a small wooden structure.
A cozy interior with a wooden bench, cushioned ottomans, and a chair with striped pillows.
A cozy living room with wooden floors, a ceiling fan, a sofa with patterned cushions, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Loveland, OH
  • Place, Foster Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Loveland Castle Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Miami State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, OH (HAO-Butler County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Loveland

Loveland is home to this cabin. Loveland Castle Museum and Alverta Green Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Swaim Park and Glendower Historic Mansion. Kings Island and Great Wolf Lodge Cincinnati Mason are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Map
Loveland, OH

What's nearby

  • Foster Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Loveland Castle Museum - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Governor's Plaza - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Little Miami State Park - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Cincinnati Mason - 10 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton, OH (HAO-Butler County Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whipty-Do! - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Monkey Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paxton's Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heist, A River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Heist, A River Retreat?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Heist, A River Retreat on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$565, 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 The Heist, A River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Heist, A River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Heist, A River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Heist, A River Retreat located?

Situated in Loveland, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Foster Trailhead, Loveland Castle Museum and Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park. Kings Island and Governor's Plaza are also within 6 miles (10 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. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay thanks for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for my wife and I to stay and visit with family in the area. Very cozy with all the amenities you could hope for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful, we will be back!!

We loved everything about our stay, can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in and a fun, bright, useful kitchen. Pleasant colors, too, so the place gelled.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Very nice cabin in a relaxing setting. Very clean and well taken care of. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

We enjoyed this property, the grounds and hot tub. I wish there was clarity that the riverfront space across the street is shared with the neighboring property, also a VRBO with the same owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon

Just got married! Perfect spot for a quiet get away!! Had an amazing time. We enjoyed every minute of it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gettaway

Grounds were wonderful....plenty of space. However, property is in front of busy road It may help to mention that if traveling w/kids & fur babes to be cautious of that...just remain in back of cabin where there's another enclosed back porch and plenty of greenspace
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and cozy

Great place, beautiful location. The stairs are somewhat dangerous, I took a spill, but old houses were built that way. 9.5/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, we had a good stay. The screen porch had some holes, we had some flying bug issues. Was woken up in the am by an animal scratching around in the downstairs bathroom area, may have been outside. Would be great to have a few outdoor games available for the nice green space out back. Had some trouble getting the check in info, never did see the email.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Amazing Get Away!

I couldnt possibly summarize all of the amazing things about our stay here. Drew and Ingrid were phenomenal host, communicated quickly and were a pleasure to work with. The cabin was an absolute dream. Weather its a small family stay or a romantic getaway, this place is perfect. It was clean, had everything for a short or an extended stay. Even if you live in Cincy and want a romantic getaway close to home, this is the spot for you! There is almost no traffic, great views and sounds of nature and almost reminds me of hocking hills!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half the jets in the hot tub did not work and the hot tub had some greasy dirt that we tried to wipe off but couldn’t get it all. Could have used a deeper dusting job as well. The overall experience was wonderful though and I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Thanks for the feedback -- I am guessing that you didn't push all the buttons to get them to turn on. There are two sets of buttons. The hot tub is less than 2 years old and works perfectly. Guest made no attempt to reach out to us durning her stay to resolve the issue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This was a lovely, rustic and charming place. Rooms were clean. Location was easy access to river and Loveland. The hot tub needed attention but that was taken care of within a few hours. Also, there were no kitchen towels provided. Access to the loft was a very narrow and very steep set of stairs which I was not aware of from the listing. Otherwise, we loved the place. Wood burning stove and fire pit were incredible and host provided dry wood and kindling for both. Host was very easy to work with throughout booking and stay and very responsive. Would recommend and return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

Very clean, well kept. Deserves a 10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and amenities

First, communication was friendly and helpful. Quick response time. The grounds, the land, views, river, etc. were gorgeous, I can only imagine how beautiful it is during the spring and summer months. Hot tub was very clean, house was too. Awesome porches, yes two. Plenty of stuff to do around the property and inside the house itself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, would stay agaib
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and well kept. It was the perfect house for my family of four. Just a quick drive to Kings Island and close to many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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