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Hocking Hills & Wayne National Forest Ohio


Welcome to Island Lake Retreat on 5 acre Lake! Two properties for price of one!

Lake Front Cottage 8 - Person

Grab 14 of your closest friends or family because our Island Retreat is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with this two cottage three suite retreat that's sits on a private 5 acre lake. This luxury cottage/retreat is situated on a 20-acre property that overlooks a beautiful lake and the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio. Spacious living in this two story cottage/retreat with living room, open kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.  The second cottage/retreat has two suites each with 4 person occupancy full bathroom, living room and kitchen arears.  If have three families wanting to spend time together this is the perfect spot for you!  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 5-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed R&R. Take a 45-50 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!


The Island Lake 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 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. 


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 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.

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Lakeview Retreat 4-person

Amenities

Our cabins are ideal for a family& friends wanting enjoy the simple pleasures of nature, relax and enjoy in a luxury cabin conveniently located to many exciting opportunities and outdoor adventures. Each cabin is comfortably furnished. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, dishes, pots & pans, utensils, microwave, dishwasher, 2- 4 bedrooms, DVD, air conditioning, washer and dryer, linens and bath towels. There is an back deck with propane gas grill (propane included).


After hiking the trails at the Hocking Hills State Parks or hunting in the nearby Wayne National Forest enjoy your evening by the stars by a crackling fire while telling tall tales and toasting marshmallows.

Things to Bring:


  • Food, Beach Towels, Toiletries including Bath soap, Flashlight, Matches, Camera, Camp, Lantern, Portable Lawn Chairs, Games / Books, Movies/DVDs