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Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens

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A residential area with a paved driveway, a stone retaining wall, and a two-story house with a balcony.
A wooden deck with a hot tub and a metal bucket.
A green mobile home with a garage, a windmill, and a compass sign in the yard.
A compact living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, a desk, and a bed.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a potted plant, and a grey sofa in the background.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Albany, OH
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Peden Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪15 min drive‬

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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.

Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens

Relax and stargaze around a fire-pit, 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!

Twin Lake retreat comes with two houses situated together on a 6 acre lake and is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with the lake view this vacation rental offers from the multi-level large back decks. Spacious living between two retreat rentals with three living rooms, 3 kitchen, 3 dining area, 5 bedrooms and 4 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.

Relax and stargaze around a firepit, or watch an amazing sunrise. The 6-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed rest and relaxation. Plenty of nature in the nature preserve from deer, fox, ducks and geese. Take a 45 minute drive from your vacation rental 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!

Twin Lake retreat is located 7 miles from Athens and Ohio University. Perfect for families wanting to spend time with their students studying at OU. 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.
This cottage features a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Ohio University and 13 minutes from Convocation Center
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. This cottage also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Albany cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Shopping
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Latest check-in time: 23:00

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets by arrangement

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
Weddings & private parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings & private parties
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 first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Twin Lake Retreat two homes on 20 acres between 2 lakes Albany
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Twin Lake Retreat Nestled on 20 acres, Ponds, Hot Tub, close to Athens Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for families or large groups! Would definitely recommend or stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sylvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this place from the mass amounts of sleeping spots to the lake and other amenities outside. We were a family of 10 with plenty of sleeping places and room to roam. Close enough to hocking hills we could go there for the day. Only thing i would improve is lights around the fire pit at night it is very dark. Try Rays harvest house at the end of the street they were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family trip to watch hockey at Ohio U! The main house did have a smoke smell when we first entered but the entire property was great! We are hoping to stay again in warmer weather to enjoy the outside more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Nice location

Great location and close to OU.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yevanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed our stay!!

We had a wonderful stay. Only disappointment was the hot tub didn't work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle M.

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

Lots of Space

This property has lots of space for extended family or a large group to stay. We have stayed twice now and have been pleased with our experience both times.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Review

Great stay. Property was perfect for what we booked it for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Baseball

Short weekend getaway to watch our son play ball at OU. We had a nice stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hanna B.

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

PA friends come to Ohio

Vrbo was amazing. Was close enough to drive to things so it isn't bad drive but far enough away to avoid THE OU graduation traffic
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Moms Week

Perfect place for our group- just disappointed that the hot tub was not working!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R.

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

Great experience

This place is ahhhhmazing! Seriously it was perfect for our family..I would love to live there permanently. Our kids loved the hot tub! We cooked all of our meals there and ate together. It was so clean and adorable. I would 100%recommend this!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

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

Chill Bachelorette Party

We booked this property for a chill bachelorette party. We wanted plenty of space to spread out, play games and be comfortable. The property was clean, well taken care of and comfortable! The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils for us to use when cooking up meals. We will definitely be staying here again! And would definitely recommend it as the place to stay for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marik R.

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

Great property!

The host was very quick to reply to questions, the property was really nice as advertised, and it was a great space for many people (we had 11 in our party). I have 0 complaints as everything went very smoothly. We did not have enough time to explore around the area much during our trip, but it seemed like a quaint area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Close enough to OU

It is set up like 3 apartments. It worked well for us. Everyone had some privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Polly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cousin reunion

Facility was clean, nice private location. Hot tub was dirty and cold. No dishwasher , boat or kayak. Location was fairly close to hocking hills ste park which was good and we did enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Sons 21 birthday

Everything was great besides that the hot tub didn’t work!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

john z.

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

Good times

Property is very spacious, could easily fit a couple families. The hottub does not work. It was at 46 degrees when we arrived. Other than that, everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun location!

Rented this “compound” as we like to call it for OU graduation! It’s a great area and the houses sleep a lot of people! We did have a flash flooding event with ended up with our sons car being under water up to the bumper! Then he fell into the overflowing drainage culvert and the water was over his head. He was pretty scraped up and freaked out but is ok! It could have been really bad. Do NoT park on the lower part of the property if there is a lot of rain!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

HEATHER C.

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

Enjoyable location

Overall this was a great location for a short stay, and spending quality time with family. A few amenities were lacking. Discovered upon arrival that Wi-Fi would be unavailable which prevented smart tvs from working. The air hockey paddles are slightly damaged and there are no bean bags for the cornhole set. Those minor items aside, we enjoyed the location, exploring around the lake, and utilizing the fire pit. The customer service staff were very nice during checkin and checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Terry H.

Liked: Check-in, location

Not what we had hoped for...

Location was very good for our needs. space adequate. primary house fairly clean, although no recent upkeep. Hot tub appeared to be leaking so we didn't touch it. Outside furniture pretty sad and bedraggled. window sills and siding had areas of rotted wood. Duplex is really a garage or pole building with rooms built in., without lowered ceilings .Leaking water in duplex, reported first day. said someone would come out. never addressed. we kept sopping up with extra towels. One bathroom illegally small. Mice droppings in kitchen drawers. (so we didn't use those kitchens. )2 beds needed repair. bedding very worn. outside property weedy near house. Grounds were lovely although appeared unsafe with an old bridge leading into water. Whole estate needs a good overhaul to make for a more pleasant experience. Very narrow driveway if you have a large vehicle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

CECILIA G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The website pictures are not updated. They must be from years ago because it is not as "nice" as it looks. Both houses need a serious deep clean! I clean residential & businesses & these homes are sub par. Thick cobwebs in the B house by the kitchen. Maintenance is needed to up date & fix shelves, kitchen counters etc to just look decent. The houses were not cleaned! The room I stayed in was not even swept! There was evidence of the last group that stayed. In the main house, the bathroim had serious mold in the corner grout above the shower. The corner cabinet on top has notbeen dusted in awhile. The game room smelled like cigarettes & really needs the stairs & floors painted or at least a good mopping. There were dead bugs on window sills in both houses. My step mom found a dead cockroach. The cost we all spent was outrageous for what we got! The website states "luxury cottage" which is laughable. Both houses only can sleep 6 people each in 4 queen beds & an unstable top bunk bed that has a missing stair. Website states the 2nd cottage has "2 suites" which is just 2 beds by the kichen. No walls & no door! Website states "grab 14 of your closest friends" but these houses only sleep 12. A couch should not be counted as 2 sleeping spots! If we paid half if what we spent & knew going what we were getting, I'd be okay but this was disgusting. I even saw mouse poop on a kitchen towel in the second house. I could say so much more but you get the picture. The fire pit was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Needs some fix up

Overall, this could be a great place. After I read a past review had trouble with the hot tub, I checked this right at check in...sure enough...cold and not cleaned. The display on it was flashing on and off. I called the management company as they had requested I do at check in and the person taking my call said she's have to have someone call me back. No one ever did. As I continued looking at it, the side wood panel was off the surround of the hot tub, the electrical panel inside had been opened, and the electrical panel on the side of the house that went to the hot tub was open as well. So it obviously had been down awhile and no one let me know this wouldn't be available. Once we settled in that night, we found that the air hockey table didn't produce air, the water heater down there had a panel off and laying on the floor, neither ice maker in either fridge worked, and there was an unfinished ceiling patch in the second building. The place otherwise is well represented by the pictures they have. The cleaning team does do a good job.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

TAYLOR H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rental Needs Some Work

We had a mixed experience with this rental. On the one hand the hosts were very responsive to our questions, and answered them all quickly and thoroughly, and that was very nice! However, there were many other factors that impacted our experience, such as only half of the grill lit, making the food take a lot longer to prepare for our large group. The hot tub was also only half full, cold, and the jets didn't work-- they did send someone out on the 4th of July to try and repair it, which we appreciated! but it still did not work despite two maintenance men coming. The listing also indicated there would be a space large enough for all 12 of our guests to eat together, but that was only the case if we were across the three separate kitchen areas, there was no place we could all gather together comfortably without someone sitting on the floor. A few of the mattresses were low quality and slept like a deflating air mattress. One of the steps on the bunk bed was broken, making it a hazard. There were also some gaps and holes in the flooring in one of the houses, which we found out because someone twisted their ankle falling into one. The basement also had a LOT of spiders, so that area was not accessible to us. Additionally, one of the kitchens in the secondary house had what seemed to be large roach droppings in one of the drawers and under the sink. None of the garbage disposals worked, and 2 of the 3 kitchen sinks clogged. This rental needs some updating and maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monty S.

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

Great location!! Would definitely go back.

Good for any event happening at Ohio University or going to Hocking Hills. Secluded, great location and plenty of room for the party of 10 we had. Liked using the garage below for games and having fun. Buildings were very clean. Yes, a couple of the buildings are a little out dated but who cares. If you want expensive things then pay for expensive place. We loved it here and would definitely go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marwan A.

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

Excellent facility

Very clean and large accommodations. Nice quiet location. We were riding Windy 9 and the garage was large enough for all cycles to remain indoors. The place was super clean. Will come back again, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022