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Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve

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Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve

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 Lodging

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets by arrangement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Albany, Ohio

What's nearby

  • Convocation Center - 13 min drive
  • Peden Stadium - 13 min drive
  • Ohio University - 13 min drive
  • Court Street - 14 min drive
  • Dairy Barn Arts Center - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ray's Harvest House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Albany Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake View - ‬4 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, pets are allowed at this property.

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?

Check-out 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 9 mi (15 km) of Woodcock Nature Preserve, Zaleski State Forest, and Waterloo State Forest. Hot Dog Museum and Ohio University are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Pine Lake Retreat on secluded 20 acre nature preserve Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Our second stay
Our second year staying here for Dad’s weekend @ OU. Great location & property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Perfect for OU visit
This was perfect for OU graduation. Wish we had found it sooner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn W.

Lovely House!
Great space, we had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

CARRIE T.

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

Verified traveller

Perfect weekend!
The cabin was a great warm and cozy fall getaway for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Wonderful Weekend!
Stayed for dads weekend for Ohio University. It was PERFECT. Six dads had a great weekend, close proximity to University.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg M.

Enjoyed our stay! The house was great!
The process was easy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Pine Lake Retreat Review
Stayed two nights, we were having such a great time we tried to reserve another night, but it was already booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Perfect graduation location
We rented the house for our nephews graduation at Ohio University. This house was perfect for our family to relax and spend time together for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

Tranquil
Neatly tucked away but close to the campus. Very nice waking up to the sun coming up over the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Place was so relaxing. Our teens had a blast in the canoe and paddle boats. Everyone caught fish.
It was a relaxing getaway. Perfect for relaxation. Boating, fishing, grilling out on the deck overlooking the lake. It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Leslie W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Great getaway
The house is great and the location is very peaceful. My family most enjoyed swimming in the lake, which was warm enough that even us adults could jump right in. Fishing was another favorite! I would highly recommend to families looking to get away and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Awesome
Great place, great location, great time! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Albany
We liked the house, but the hot tubs smell and the beds need some work.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Great property!
Very nice property, enjoyed the swimming and the inside was great! Could use more kitchen cooking utensils. Unfortunate that the lake/pond was catch and release fishing only. Overall great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Great place!!
Beautiful place, was much more than advertised. Ping pong in garage was great, double showers in master bath! Every room had a huge walk in closet. 7 level deck out back is huge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

8/10 Good

Jim D., South Euclid

Enjoyed our stay.
Enjoyed our stay. Needed more property instructions. Finding light switches that work the outdoor lights took quite a bit of time. Hot tubs buttons warn off and no idea how to get it going. A few other small issues but overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Great Get Away
This is the second year we have stayed at Pine Lake for our family vacation. We love this tranquil location and spent the entire week here with no need to leave. Swimming, canoeing, paddle boating, and fishing consumed our week. We only wish the wildlife viewing area that’s pictured on the website had been kept up. We found it in disrepair and we’re bummed. Wish the lighting around the lakes had been kept up along with the abandoned heart shaped pond with the fountain we found. We truly love this house and the memories we’ve made here over the past two years!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs help
House smelled of cat urine and was in disrepair. Hot tubs unusable due to overwhelming smell of mildew
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shauna a.

No fish- Crazy lights
There were so many light switches that seemed to go to nothing. It would have been great to have lights out back on the deck. The hot tub jets would not run. The lake seems to be heavily fished because nothing but tiny fish were biting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Becky B.

Peaceful Amazing Getaway
People before us checked out late and had a bird. Met cleaning lady at house and she was doing her best. But we continually found random spots of bird poop. Our family had an amazing stay. We loved the house but it is in need of some maintenance. Railing on top deck is rotted and is no longer connected to pole and found several loose deck boards. And please please replace outside light bulbs and relabel all the switches. We still h made tons of memories and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jessica O.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unhappy
The Internet didn’t work, the TVs weren’t set up properly, there weren’t any paper towels or basic necessities in the kitchen like coffee. A lot of things were broken and things smell bad. The owner was very rude when I contacted him about getting a discount because Internet didn’t work, a lot of light switches didn’t work and also the electric outlets didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

James R.

A Memorable Stay with Potential for Improvement
I recently stayed at the charming Pine Lake property, which offered a beautiful location and cozy atmosphere. Despite some minor issues, the experience was overall enjoyable. The indoor hot tub wasn't heating up, but the host was responsive and attempted to address the issue. Unfortunately, it couldn't be fixed during our stay. The bedrooms were spacious, but two rooms had faint odors—one of cat urine and the other of cigarette smoke. A thorough cleaning or air purifiers may help resolve this for future guests. The property had an inviting campfire area, though we lacked tools to light it. Additionally, we noticed some disrepair, such as a broken window, and a sense that minor renovations were ongoing. In conclusion, Pine Lake was memorable and enjoyable despite the hiccups. With some improvements, the property has great potential for an outstanding guest experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023