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Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest

2.0 star property
Vacation home in West Portsmouth with kitchen

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bathrooms1376 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest

Discover your comfortable "basecamp" right next to the beautiful Shawnee State Forest. This peaceful home is designed for comfort, featuring two luxurious King-size beds for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy the seclusion of a large yard, ideal for wildlife spotting or an evening under the stars. The home boasts a full, well-equipped kitchen and a dedicated dining room for meals, plus a cozy living room with a TV and Roku for unwinding after a day of hiking. Your perfect nature escape awaits!

We live in the area but on the other side of the county so we're available to answer questions via text or phone call.

Located in West Portsmouth, OH only minutes from Turkey Creek Lake, Shawnee Lodge, Bear Lake Horse Camp, and Shawnee State Park Nature Center. Shawnee State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for you to enjoy including:
hiking
mountain biking
fishing
boating
disc golf
horseback riding
swimming
archery

You'll have the entire house and yard to yourself. The barn is currently being cleaned out and is unavailable for guest use.

Enter from the porch into the spacious kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Dining room table is great for dinner and playing games or relax on the sofa and stream a movie with the Roku. The cottage is currently setup for 4 with 2 bedrooms each with king size beds. One full bathroom and one half bathroom in the laundry.

Pets are welcome but are to be kept off furniture and bedding.
Smoking/vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the house.

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
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,376 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets are allowed but are to be kept off furniture & bedding.
No smoking/vaping of any kind inside the house.
No parties or large groups

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
West Portsmouth, OH

What's nearby

  • Shawnee State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Shawnee State University - 20 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Serpent Mound - 52 min drive - 40.1 miles
  • Dogwood Pass - 55 min drive - 39.0 miles
  • Greenbo Lake State Resort Park - 60 min drive - 47.9 miles

Getting around

  • South Portsmouth–South Shore Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben's Happy Trails Horseman's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Smokehouse at Shawnee State Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shawnee State Park Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪O Hee Yuh Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪CampMaster Cabin - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Shawnee State Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Raven Rock State Nature Preserve and Ohio River. Earl Thomas Conley Riverside Park and SOMC West Portsmouth Family Health Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest Reviews

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10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. This home is huge and spacious and was very clean and well kept. Communication with the owner was quick and easy. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025