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This lakefront retreat sits on 5 acre lake within a 20 acre nature preserve.

  • WiFi
  • Sleeps 8
  • Pet Friendly
  • Lakeside Property
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Relax and stargaze around a firepit, or watch an amazing sunrise.

Grab 8 of your closest friends or family because our Lakeview Retreat is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with the lake view this cottage offers from its large back deck. This luxury cottage/retreat is situated on a 20-acre property that overlooks a beautiful 6-acre lake and in the small town of Albany. Spacious living in this ranch style retreat with living room, karge open kitchen, dining area, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 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.

The 6-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed rest and relaxation. Take a 45 minute drive from your cottage/retreat 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!

ATV enthusiasts can venture into Wayne National Forest for hundreds of riding trails

Lakeview is located 7 miles from Athens and Ohio University. 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 nearby 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.

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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 Under-the-Radar 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 Tucked Away Cabin, 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

  • Pet friendly
  • Wildlife Observatory Nearby
  • Private Dock
  • Each cabin is comfortably furnished.
  • WIFI
  • Cable TV
  • DVD
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer and dryer
  • Linens and bath towels.
  • There is an large outside deck with propane gas grill (propane included).

Amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Big Screen TV
  • Cable Television
  • Satellite Television
  • DVD Player
  • Fire Ring
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fishing On Site
  • Swimming Lake/Pond On Site
  • Pool Table
  • WiFi
  • 2 Baths
  • Gas Grill
  • Suited for Children
  • Pets Allowed
  • Laundry Facility
  • No Smoking Inside
  • Television
  • Board Games

Kitchen

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Dishes
  • Pots & pans
  • Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

2.9 Lake View Retreat 1st Choice Lodging

 

Availability

What’s Nearby?

  • 7 miles from Athens and Ohio University.
  • 1 mile to Lake Snowden
  • 45 minute drive from your cottage/retreat to visit Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle’s Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park

Rates

Prime Season Rate : Mar-Nov

Mon-Thu
$400
Fri-Sat
$525
Sun
$400
Base Occupancy
6
Additional Guests
$25/guest
Cleaning Fee
$90
Pets
$50/pet
Base Occupancy
6
Additional Guests
$25/guest
Cleaning Fee
$90
Pets
$50/pet

Off Season Rate : Dec-Feb

Mon-Thu
$375
Fri-Sat
$475
Sun
$375
Base Occupancy
6
Additional Guests
$25/guest
Cleaning Fee
$90
Pets
$50/pet

Holidays Rate

Mon-Thu
$400
Fri-Sat
$500
Sun
$400
Base Occupancy
6
Additional Guests
$25/guest
Cleaning Fee
$90
Pets
$50/pet

Guest Reviews

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Shalon
July 2024
Wonderful experience!
The location was absolutely beautiful. It was secluded, peaceful and the lake home had everything that we needed for an amazing getaway. The staff responded to our questions and needs in a timely manner. Very friendly staff! We are looking forward to returning very soon. Thanks so much for making our vacation a special experience.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Shalon. Thank you for leaving a review on our Lake View Retreat. We are so happy that you and your guests had a great time at our cabin. The location of the retreat is truly one of a kind! It is so peaceful to be on the water and look out at the lake! Our team greatly appreciates you choosing to stay with us and hope you come to the Hocking Hills region again in the future!

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Lori
May 2024
Great place to stay!
The house is in a very nice neighborhood, overlooking a small lake. It was peaceful and quiet. Loved relaxing in the hot tub. It had everything we needed.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Lori, Thank you so much for staying at our Lake View Retreat! We are so happy that you and your guests enjoyed your time at our cabin. The hot tub really is the best! The whole view of the lake and the surroundings is so peaceful. We hope you come back to the Hocking Hills region again soon! If you do, keep in mind we do have a discount for repeat guests of 10% off your booking!

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Lawrence
April 2024
Our stay at the cottage in Hocking Hills, Ohio, left us enchanted and utterly content, filled with c
We loved the serene beauty of the cottage nestled by the pond/lake in Hocking Hills. It provided the perfect escape, allowing us to immerse ourselves in nature's tranquility while creating unforgettable moments with our family.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Lawrence, thank you so much for leaving a review on out cabin. We are thrilled that you and your guests enjoyed yout time at our Lake View Retreat! The location of the cabin is truly one of a kind and the lake offers relaxation and reset! We hope you come back to the Hocking Hills region soon! If you do, keep in mind there is a discount for repeat guests that will get you 10% of your next booking with 1st Choice Lodging!

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Scott
November 2023
Beautiful clean Home
The home smelled and looked clean . Has all amenities needed. Will see you again

owner Owner's reply: Hi Scott, thank you so much for leaving us a review. We are thrilled that you and your guests loved our Lake View Retreat just as much as we do! The home is truly beautiful and the lake views are hard to beat! We hope you choose to come back to the Hocking Hills region soon! If you do, keep in mind we offer a 10% off discount for repeat guests at 1st Choice Lodging!

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Rachel
July 2023
Calming
Clean, nice location, updated

owner Owner's reply: Hi Rachel, thank you for leaving us a review. We are so happy that you and your guests enjoyed our Lake View Retreat just as much as we do! We agree that this property is beautiful and the location of it is hard to beat! We hope that you choose to come back to the Hocking Hills region again soon! If you do, keep in mind that we do offer a 10% discount off of your next stay here with us at 1st Choice Lodging!

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Donna
July 2023
Our stay was very relaxing
We liked that we had a ton of privacy and quiet.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Donna, thank you for leaving us a review. We are happy that you and your guests enjoyed your stay at our Lake View Retreat. We agree that the location of the property offers views and privacy that are hard to get somewhere else! We hope that you choose to come back to the Hocking Hills region soon, and if you do, keep in mind we offer 10% discounts off any future stays that you book with 1st Choice Lodging!

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Brittany
March 2023
Loved staying here
The owners went out of their way to bring us a brand new pool table to use because there wasn't one on the property . Overall we had a great stay I would definitely recommend.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Brittany, thank you for leaving us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you and your guests enjoyed our Lake View Retreat just as much as we do! We hope you choose to come back to the Hocking Hills region soon, and if you chose to, keep in mind we offer a 10% discount on any bookings you make in the future with 1st Choice Lodging!

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Rosella
March 2023
Clean, convenient, and caring.
Our host was very considerate about the weather and made special accommodations to insure we were taken care of even though it was late at night. House was clean, convenient location, and very comfortable.

owner Owner's reply: Hi Rosella, thank you so much for leaving us a review! We are so happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed our Lake View Retreat just as much as we do! We agree, the location of the property is hard to beat! We hope you chose to come back to the Hocking Hills region soon, and if you do, keep in mind we offer a 10% discount for repeat customers on any stay booked with 1st Choice Lodging!

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LaMar
October 2022
Very nice place to hang out
We had a most enjoyable 2-night stay with friends. The house worked very well for our needs.

owner Owner's reply: Hi LaMar, thank you for leaving us a review on our Lake View Retreat. We are thrilled to hear that you and your guests enjoyed your stay at our property. We agree, the location of the property with the lake is one that is hard to beat! We hope that you chose to come back to the Hocking Hills region soon, and if you do, keep in mind that we offer a 10% discount on any future bookings with 1st Choice Lodging!

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April
May 2022
Family Getaway
The place was nice. We had plenty of room. It offered everything we needed.

owner Owner's reply: Hi April, thank you for leaving us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you and your guests enjoyed our Lake View Retreat as much as we do! We are sorry to hear about the guests staying near by, we understand how inconsiderate neighbors can impede on a stay! We really hope you chose to come back to the Hocking Hills region soon, and if you do, keep in mind we do offer a 10% discount for repeat guests who book with 1st Choice Lodging!

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Sandra
June 2021
Absolutely Amazing!
This was a last minute booking as I work full time and am a full time nursing student. My husband and I needed a getaway that would rejuvenate our souls through our crazy busy schedules. We were not disappointed! Everything was perfect and for the first time in eight months we felt completely relaxed! Not only would I highly recommend but cannot wait to return to our little Lake View Retreat!! There are literally not enough stars to give!!
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Sandie
June 2021
Absolutely Amazing!
This was a last minute booking as I work full time and am a full time nursing student. My husband and I needed a getaway that would rejuvenate our souls through our crazy busy schedules. We were not disappointed! Everything was perfect and for the first time in eight months we felt completely relaxed! Not only would I highly recommend but cannot wait to return to our little Lake View Retreat!! There are literally not enough stars to give!!
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