Title: Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100982011&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH ## Photo gallery for Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH ![Outdoor spa tub - Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100982100/100982011/a9749569.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100982100/100982011/abcef73e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100982100/100982011/94037cbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100982100/100982011/d6a9dda2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH (Athens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100990000/100982100/100982011/abbbb482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away in the woods, this large home is perfect for a peaceful getaway. Unwind on the huge back deck with a hot tub and outdoor dining space. With 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on-site laundry and lots of natural light you can relax in comfort. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103208 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH A large home tucked away in the woods. Perfect for a peaceful getaway. 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, on-site laundry, spacious and lots of natural light. Huge back deck with a hot tub and outdoor dining space. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Jackie O's Brewery - Well known local brewery serving several styles of beer. They have a few locations in Athens. Little Fish Brewing Co. - Local Brewery offering unique style of beer and only using Ohio-grown ingredients. Ohio University - Home of the Bobcats. OU is known for it's beautiful campus, academic programs and sports teams, and it's various festivals. Hocking Hills - A sprawling state park known for it's 25 miles of hiking trails, amazing rock formations and waterfalls, and state forest. Wayne National Forest - The only national forest in Ohio covering a quarter million acres of Appalachian foothills. Activities include hiking, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, climbing, and horse riding. Check their website for permission and regulation information. The enter house is yours to use. The driveway is gravel and winds through the woods. In the snow it can be difficult to navigate. In the winter a four wheel drive vehicle is required. The trash is located at the street down the long driveway. Please leave the can at the street. If you have trash during your stay you can drop it off at the trash by the street or you can leave it in the garage by the house. Pets - allowed The driveway is gravel and winds through the woods. In the snow it can be difficult to navigate. In the winter a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended. \- ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 3805256 ## About the neighborhood Athens is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Strouds Run State Park and Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area, while Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. [Visit our Athens travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Athens.dx6059572) [View more Vacation Homes in Athens](https://www.expedia.com/Athens-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6059572-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.32757%2C-82.15311&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gYXWTNEbfkILhYAO1KVxmLRhkrc=) Athens, OH ### What's nearby - ![The Athens Lunatic Asylum, was a mental hospital operated in Athens, OH. from 1874 until 1993. The area is now known as The Ridges and is owned by Ohio University.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059572/c52e7c8b-3b86-4e7f-8ffb-8f5a312c86ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ohio University 7 min drive \- 3.1 miles - ![A quaint town in Southeast Ohio. Definitely worth a stop through. Lots of charming shops and an awesome old theater. #weekendgetaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059572/9a0bdb98-b7e0-4d08-ac6f-4b6f4664614c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Court Street 9 min drive \- 4.1 miles - West State Dog Park 7 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Peden Stadium 9 min drive \- 3.9 miles - Convocation Center 9 min drive \- 3.9 miles ### Restaurants - Donkey Coffee & Espresso 10 min drive - Larry's Dawg House 7 min drive - Wendy's 9 min drive - Jackie O's Public House & BrewPub 9 min drive - Starbucks 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH? ### What time is check-out at Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH? ### Where is Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious Hidden Gem in Athens OH Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe W. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house for our large group to visit with our kids at OU! Close to the University with tons of privacy! Clean & updated with all the amenities and gathering space for a great weekend! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone looking for a great house in the Athens area!! ##### Joe W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas N. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved our stay! The pictures don’t do it justice and the hosts were very communicative and helpful. ##### Nicholas N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Nice property not far from civilization. Nice getaway close to Athens. ##### John H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy B. Oct 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was amazing and the host was wonderful about responding !! The house was spotless with great linens, blankets and towels!!It was a perfect way to stay in Athens and attend our son’s football game! We can’t wait to come back!!!! ##### Timothy B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve K. Nov 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome stay and place! ##### Steve K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joel n. Nov 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Location, space, beautiful scenery, and amenities. The host was great also ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/50162e15-a94e-4bc0-9a44-6ea4113bb21e-1762445901685.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7b401ef8-9b69-41b4-915c-dc9b6441191d-1762445901854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/64b7c22e-9027-4f56-bbfa-6bf57cde1296-1762445902658.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### joel n. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy K. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tracy K. 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