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Welcome to "Island Lake" Retreat!

  • WiFi
  • Sleeps 14
  • Pet Friendly
  • Lakeside Property
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

This luxury cottage/retreat is situated on a 20-acre property that overlooks a beautiful lake and the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio.

If you’re looking for accommodation for up to 14 people, our Island Retreat is the perfect destination for you. You and your guests will be amazed with this three-cottage suite retreat that sits on a private 5-acre lake in Albany Ohio. The base occupancy is 10 with a max of 14 guests. The Main house is a one-story retreat with two suites within, 10-person occupancy, 3 full bathrooms, living room and kitchen areas. The Guest house offers spacious living on the second story above the garage, with a living room, open kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The property is located just off the road of State Route 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. This 5-acre lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking. Take a 45-minute drive from your cottage 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 that Hocking Hills offers.

Visit Lake Snowden Recreation Park, just 1 mile away!

The Island Retreat is located 7 miles from Athens and Ohio University. The nearby State Parks offer thousands of acres to explore by hiking, off-road vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Guests will want to visit Athens and Ohio University, Nelsonville’s Historic Square Arts District, Stuart’s Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or the Nelsonville Music Festival. If guests venture 1 mile to Lake Snowden, you can enjoy the recreation park with family and friends. Lake Hope State Park is located within Zaleski State Forest. Guests can enjoy some fine dining at Lake Hope Lodge or a day of picnicking and swimming with family and friends.

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ATV enthusiasts can venture into Wayne National Forest for hundreds of riding trails; Parents and alumni can visit Ohio University; and our connoisseurs of nature MUST visit Old Man’s Cave, Conkle’s Hollow and Rock House located in the beautiful Hocking Hills, named as one of BuzzFeed’s Stunning UndertheRadar Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List.

We look forward to your stay in one of our vacation rentals or hocking hills cabins here in Hocking Hills, Ohio.

When you rent the Island 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.

Property Perks

  • Wildlife Observatory Nearby
  • DVD Player
  • Wash & Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Linens and bath towels
  • A back deck
  • A Propane gas grill (propane included).
  • The 5 acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking (bring your own)

Amenities

  • Big Screen TV
  • DVD Player
  • Fire Ring
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fishing On Site
  • Swimming Lake/Pond On Site
  • 1 Bath
  • Gas Grill
  • Suited for Children
  • Pets Allowed
  • Laundry Facility
  • No Smoking Inside
  • Television
  • Movies

Kitchen

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • A dining area
  • Dishes
  • Pots & pans
  • Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dish Washer

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Availability

Main House – Up to 10 Person

Guest House – Up to 4 person

What’s Nearby?

  • 1 mile to Lake Snowden
  • 7 miles from Athens and Ohio University.
  • 45 minute drive to Hocking Hills State Parks

Rates

Prime Season Rate : Mar-Nov

Mon-Thu
$400
Fri-Sat
$525
Sun
$400
Base Occupancy
10
Additional Guests
$25/guest
Cleaning Fee
$60
Pets
$50/pet
Base Occupancy
10
Additional Guests
$25/guest
Cleaning Fee
$60
Pets
$50/pet

Off Season Rate : Dec-Feb

Mon-Thu
$375
Fri-Sat
$475
Sun
$375
Base Occupancy
10
Additional Guests
$25/guest
Cleaning Fee
$60
Pets
$50/pet

Holidays Rate

Mon-Thu
$400
Fri-Sat
$500
Sun
$400
Base Occupancy
10
Additional Guests
$25/guest
Cleaning Fee
$60
Pets
$50/pet

Guest Reviews

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Rick
September 2024
It was perfect, it was a great gathering place with lots of room for our motorcycles and trailers.
the rooms were spacious, it was very comfy inside, the deck was great. Only downside was that the television in the garage upstairs apartment did not work, and we did not see any visible smoke alarms. Otherwise, all was well.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Rick! Thank you for staying with us at our Island Retreat! It's great to hear that the spaciousness of the property was perfect for your group's adventures in Hocking Hills. We'll be sure to pass along the feedback you mentioned to our team. Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again in the future!

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Andrew
August 2024
Excellent perfect for our needs will definitely come back
The area you are in was perfect for our motorcycle trip. The house with lots of room and a garage worked out perfectly for our needs. Also having rays harvest and lucky pizza right down the street was very convenient and excellent food

owner Owner's reply: Hi Andrew, Thank you for visiting our Island Retreat! Meeting the needs of our guests is extremely important to us, and we're glad that we met those standards for you. Ray's Harvest and Lucky Pizza are just some of many incredible small businesses we love supporting in the area! We look forward to seeing you visiting us again soon!

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Tim
August 2024
They ASAP fixed a noticed problem and the stay was clean & relaxing.
It gave us a sense of privacy with amenities as promised even though AC repair was needed a day after our arrival. They got right on it! We needed a getaway and it provided that.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Tim, Thank you for staying with us at our Island Retreat! We're sorry about the AC issues, but we're glad to hear that our maintenance team delivered their five-star service to you , and the rest of your stay was worry-free! Our highest priority is guest happiness! We look forward to hosting you for your next relaxing getaway in Hocking Hills!

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Jerome
July 2024
Staying right on the lake was the best time.
The lake with paddle boat and canoe included and kids had a blast fishing.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Jerome! We are so glad you and your family had a great time at our Island Retreat! It's wonderful to hear that you took full advantage of the lake and made memories that will last a lifetime! We hope you choose to stay with us during your next getaway to Hocking Hills!

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Gail
March 2024
It was wonderful.
Plenty of room and plenty to do.

owner Owner's reply: Gail, thank you very much for your review of our Island Retreat. We're very glad to hear you enjoyed your time at the property and had a lot to do during your trip! Thank you for staying with us and we hope to see you again in the future!

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Seth
December 2023
I really enjoyed our stay.
Between the boathouse/loft and the other spacious unit with the firepit out back, we had a lot to enjoy. We enjoyed the property so much that we hardly ventured away from it, which is surprising since it's near some really nice areas in Ohio.

owner Owner's reply: Seth, thank you for reviewing your stay at our Island Retreat. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the property and it's amenities. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to host you again in the future!

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Josh
August 2023
We will 100% be coming back!
We had the perfect trip! The lake front house was amazing! The deck is right on the lake. My dad is handicap & never gets to go on trips with us because of this. This property allowed him to do his favorite thing ever: fish! Lots of fish in the lake of all different kinds! We caught a lot! The boats at the property were such an added bonus! The reviews whining about condition of the property, boohoo. The inside was updated & the outside was fine. You guys complain too much. We had a great trip!

owner Owner's reply: Josh, thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay at our Island Retreat. We're very happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the property so much and that your dad was able to have easy access to fishing! Thank you for staying with us and we'd love to host you again in the future!

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