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Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. (Howard)
Perched on the tranquil Kokosing River, this cozy 2-bedroom cabin offers a serene retreat. Enjoy kayaking or canoeing, fishing off the backyard banks, and spotting wildlife like eagles and deer. Unwind on the large deck with river views or soak in the outdoor tub when weather permits.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4984 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

Final touches are complete. Updates include new custom kitchen with concrete counters and stainless steel appliances, new bathroom with walk in shower and all around general updates. Cozy 2 bedroom home is located directly on the Kokosing river thought to translate from the Algonquin Indians and mean “River of the Little Owls.” The cabin is a short distance to Kenyon College, Apple Valley lake, Ohio Amish country and tons and tons of great parks, hiking trails, bike trails and hunting. Great fishing off of the banks in the back yard. Numerous different wildlife spotted including eagles, hawk, mink and deer. Kayaks and canoe provided for your use. Large deck to enjoy river view, outdoor shower and soaking tub (ready for use when weather cooperates). WiFi and internet based TV on 42" flat screen. Pets considered on a case by case basis.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 984 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Non-refundable $50 fee per stay, maximum 2 pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
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 deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River House
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River Howard
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River House
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River Howard
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River House
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River Howard
Cabin River Little Owls 2 Bedroom Cottage Directly River

About the neighborhood

Map
Howard, OH

What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • King Beach - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Apple Valley Golf Course - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Kenyon College - 18 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Mount Vernon Nazarene University - 25 min drive - 13.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Howard Hilton - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bad Apple Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wiggin Street Coffee - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Honey Run Waterfall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sutton Beach and Apple Valley Lake. King Beach and Apple Valley Marina are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chasity S.

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

Wonderful Stay

The cabin was so nice! Everything from the hot tub, the outdoor shower, and the swing beside the river was PERFECT! The bottle of wine and pumpkin bread was an added and nice suprise! Thank you for a wonderful getaway spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

50th anniversary getaway

Very beautiful property fun and relaxing parents had an amazing time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Weekend getaway

Very clean & spacious cabin. Beautiful property & private despite being off semi- busy road. Lichen island seats 6 & kitchen sufficiently stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen E.

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

Lovely stay.

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely cabin. We especially appreciated all of the thoughtful touches like the wine, pumpkin bread, and books for kids on the coffee table.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred W. W.

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

Cabin at the river

The cabin was great, loved the location along the river. Enjoyed the large deck, grill, and hot tub. Property was very clean and had everything we needed. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

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

Relaxing

The cabin was quiet, relaxing and we enjoyed the views and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Mini summer getaway

This is our 2nd year staying here and will probably be an annual getaway! Thanks again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Racheal M.

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

Third stays a charm

Wonderful, cozy, quiet, stress free trip! Highly recommend this place but only if your looking for all the things above!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

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

Beautiful property & Beautiful location

Warm & cozy inside. Spectacular deck/patio with a fireplace my husband wants in our yard. Comfy beds, equipped kitchen, everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

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

Stay 8/19-8/23

We came to Ohio at the request of our son who chose that as his vacation spot. We really enjoyed the beauty of the state. The cabin was perfect. It had everything we needed and was exceptionally neat and clean. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit and the kayaks. We found many things to do in the area and the weather was perfect. Many thanks to the hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

bill D.

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

Awesome awesome awesome

This place was great, they had everything ,even item we forgot, inside was great, outside was great, hated to leave, had a good time at local attractions and tubing the river, good time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

emily k.

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

Welcoming

Very pleasant house!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P., Euclid USA

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

Relaxing

Property was very quaint. Extremely clean. everything at your finger tips to have a great relaxing weekend with family/friends. the beds were super comfortable, had the best night's sleep!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calli H.

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

Short Getaway

We had a great time at this property for a short, out of town celebration. Our dog enjoyed the yard to run around, and we were so glad to find a property that catered to dogs. You can tell the owners of this property put time into the details and personal touches to make guests feel at home. Thanks again for an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Penny F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Nice little getaway from everyday life… A bit too cold for my liking temperature wouldn’t go above 70…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

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

girls get away

relaxing and fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

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

Waterfront bliss

My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and it's definitely a favorite. All the small touches like cool music playing when we arrived, wine and local seasonal pumpkin bread were so nice. The jacuzzi and fire pit were great and bed was comfy. Decorated so cute and being immersed in nature was so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER C.

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

Tranquil

If you are looking to get away, this is a great, tranquil spot. As I got out of the car and approached the cabin it smelled like honeysuckle outside. Spent most of our time on the back deck taking in the scenic views, relaxing in the hottub, playing ball with the dogs, and just enjoying nature. Perfect spot off the beaten path would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jillian C., Columbus, Ohio

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

Loved it

We had a great time, definitely recommend. As soon as you walk in you feel very welcomed, home made bread, soft music and some wine! The hot tub is enjoyable and my kids loved the outdoor shower. Sure, the traffic on the road is close but it doesn't make the stay unbearable. Thank you again for it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Cozy, clean, and comfy!

This cabin is a gem! Clean, beautiful backyard nestled up against a lazy river. Easy to get to with good phone reception. Hot tub was very relaxing. Huge back deck. Beds were very comfortable. We stay at a different cabin every year (usually in Hocking Hills) but this cabin may very well be our favorite so far!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Diane W.

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

Nice stay

It was a nice place and good value for the price and we really liked the hot tub, deck lights, backyard, and creek on the property. Nearby Mount Vernon had everything we needed and there were nice parks and trails. Loved the Amish bakery close to Danville. It was great we could have our dogs with us. As another reviewer mentioned, it is very close to a busy road and you need to be careful when turning out of the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

The Hidden Gem In Howard Ohio!

Our stay was from 09/07/24 to 09/10/24 This was a wonderful place to to get away from the stress of everyday life and enjoy some privacy and nature. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay and then some. My wife and I like to leave anywhere we stay as we found it , and everything was there and available to allow us to clean things as we went. We really enjoyed the swing by the river, and the fishing was excellent. Didn't get to try the kayaks due to it being a chillier than expected stay. But the hot tub and the fire pit, and the supplied board games filled our time. Great cabin, perfect setting and plenty to do. Just wanted to give a big "Thank You!" to Al and Sue for putting the time, money and effort into creating a space that allows people like us to reconnect with each other and enjoy nature. It was an excellent place for us to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Thanks again, and we cant wait to return. Dave and Kim K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Graduation Trip

We were visiting the area for our grandson's graduation from MVNU in Mt. Vernon. Our daughter and son-in-law stayed with us at the cabin. We were very comfortable at the cabin. The beds were comfortable which is unusual in a rental. There was plenty of paper goods for our week long stay. An added bonus to the cabin was a washer and dryer with laundry detergent supplied. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck with the fire pit and hot tub. The view from the deck of the green lawn and river was very relaxing. We were able to have a small gathering to celebrate the graduation. The young people had a wonderful time playing games in the yard and using the hot tub. Thank you Al and Sue for allowing us to stay at your beautiful cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Wow is all I can say!!! ❤️❤️

We loved this place!!! From the moment we stepped inside, relaxation just washed over us! They had simple little touches that meant a lot. The kitchen is fully stocked and they have everything you need provided. We could have packed so much lighter!! We were worried about car noise from the busy road but it wasn't an issue. The hot tub got hot and the fire pit was beautiful! We enjoyed the outdoor shower and the river of course! So awesome that we could tie up and float in the water and we were able to kayak and get out right at our cabin! So much yard space for outdoor games. We will definitely be going back! Thanks so much for making our mini getaway one to remember! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Peaceful country Setting

My husband said when we got to Owl Creek Cabin that I nailed this one! It was easy to find, very inviting with deck, lawn, outdoor furniture and swing by the river and birds singing. When we entered it was all updated, new kitchen updates, living room with comfy sofa and love seat, bathroom updates very modern and bedrooms were very nice, one opening on the back side of the deck. There were windows in every room that made it very bright and welcoming with easy to use blinds to close at night if you chose. All in all it was so comforting and relaxing for both of us. Good time to get a new lease on life. Thank you for the R and R that we had. Jim and Kathy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023