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

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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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 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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. We are pet friendly, dogs only. ($50 per stay, maximum 2 dogs).

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

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 (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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
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.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport 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 area

Located in Howard, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ramser Arboretum and Mohican State Park, while Bolton Theatre and Woodward Opera House are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Howard, OH

What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Honey Run Waterfall - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sutton Beach - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • King Beach - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Kenyon College - 13 min drive - 16.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Howard Hilton - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 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 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cabin at the river of the little owls!! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.?

Checkout 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 holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Honey Run Waterfall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sutton Beach and Apple Valley Lake. King Beach and Apple Valley Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 267 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location and peaceful by the river
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I came here for an anniversary trip and loved it. The house is secluded, well kept, and inviting. We enjoyed the various amenties offered including the deck firepit, outdoor shower, and hot tub. The road is very close to the house but you don't really notice it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, everything worked as it should, no problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet place along a river. We used the kayakes, the hot tub, the fire pit,and went fishing. Great place to unwind and set by the river. There were little towns to go shop and eat out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

Vincent R.

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

Short, serene getaway

Had a pretty amazing week here with the wife, kid, and dogs. Sunsets on the back porch from the hot tub were incredible. Fully enclosed back porch was very helpful with the dogs. Overall the place was very baby and dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denver G.

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

Nice stay along the river

Was clean and had everything you would need. Nice fire pit and hot tub, with a short walk to the water in the back yard. Was easy to get to, and a short drive to restaurants and stores. Everything is exactly as advertised.We were especially surprised at the complementary pumpkin bread and wine left for us to start the weekend. That was definitely a first for us of all places we've stayed throughout Ohio.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

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

Great cabin

We enjoyed the beautiful back yard. The location and property were just what we were looking for when it comes to a get a way. 5 Stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

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

New Year!

We enjoyed the cabin, the hiking, and the snow was lovely. We played many games at the kitchen island, thanks so much for doing such a great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Wonderful Time!

We had a great stay at the cabin. Check in was easy and the property is very beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Ron N.

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

Very relaxing

The property was as advertised. It was on a lazy river which was a wonderful backdrop for our hot tub sessions. The cabin was clean and well appointed. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in warmer weather in order to take advantage of the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great place

Very nice house on the river house has everything you need and ac works great!!! Owner nice guy👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

Howard Ohio

The Perfect Adventure and Relaxing Holiday Weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

Beautiful setting

The cabin is in an excellent location on the river with a spectacular view. The outside deck is a very nice addition to the cabin ecpeience and enhances the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Perfect place to rest

We were in the area for an event, and it was the perfect place to unwind. Close enough to town if you needed something, but very peaceful and quite on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our getaway. The property's location along the river help set the mood for a relaxing setting. The property had all the needed items to make it really feel like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Misty N.

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

Amazing weekend getaway!

We had an amazing stay, even though it raines for majority of our trio we made the best of it. We fished in the river and hubby caught 2 catfish. We went and visited the Amish country and local eataries very cool places
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa W.

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

Great cottage

Had a great stay. Cottage was very clean!! Had everything we needed. Very relaxing. Loved the hot tub and swing down by the river!! We will definitely be back!!! Butch and Tessa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan b.

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

Great weekend retreat

A fun, simply laid out, fairly private, well kept, up to date place that would be easy to spend alot of time at. The closed in porch and backyard made it easy to keep tabs on our dog. The hot tub was wonderful, the big firepit on the porch got plenty of use and the nice section of river behind the property I can see being tons of fun when its warmer. Excited to come back sometime
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

sister's trip

Great weekend stay. Located close to a busy road, so there was traffic noise. Close to nearby day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie E.

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

Beautiful, clean, cozy cabin

Upon arrival everything was clean and well taken care of. Hosts respond quickly to our call. Very nice complimentary wine and pumpkin bread! Peaceful and relaxing hotub, overall very nice place to stay. We plan to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

Tammy G.

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

Wonderful property

Quaint cabin, wonderful hosts! We loved the fenced in deck, it was perfect for our dog. The property was just as described. We would definitely stay again! Prompt communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024