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Cowan Lake Hideaway

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Wilmington, OH
  • Popular LocationCowan Lake State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCaesar Creek Flea Market23 min drive
  • AirportWilmington Air Park (ILN)24 min drive
  • Popular LocationOhio Renaissance Festival Grounds27 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bryan
Nov 11, 2023

About this property

Entire place

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

Cowan Lake Hideaway

This quaint cottage is nestled in the woods of Cowan Lake State Park and features room for 4 adults with 1 private bedroom, 1 queen sofa bed and 1 full bath. Features include a fully appointed Kitchen, screened in rear porch, stone patio for entertaining, flat screen TV with WIFI, hardwood floors throughout, large vaulted great room with knotty pine ceilings, workspace, Keurig coffee maker.

Cowan State Park borders the property and close to hiking trails, public beach, marina and great fishing. The World Equestrian Center sits 5 miles from the cabin.

Property manager

Tom and Susan Renner

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wilmington

Located in Wilmington, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Cowan Lake State Park and Caesar Creek State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds and Bella Balloons Hot Air Balloon Co. Kings Island and Great Wolf Lodge Cincinnati Mason are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Cowan Lake State Park - 1 min walk
  • Majestic Springs Golf Club - 20 min drive
  • Caesar Creek Flea Market - 23 min drive
  • Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds - 27 min drive
  • Kings Island - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪TinCap Hard Cider - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Brausch Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Capricorn Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪TinCap - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowan Lake Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowan Lake Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowan Lake Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cowan Lake Hideaway located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cowan Lake State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Fort Ancient and Majestic Springs Golf Club. Caesar Creek Flea Market and Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Cowan Lake Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
French Bulldog row
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Rather than staying at a boring hotel I looked and found my first air b and b. We were in Ohio to attend the national French Bulldog show. Two other cabins also were there for the same reason. It was wonderful to be able to cook our own meals and “get away from it all” The kitchen was well appointed, with a lot of cooking essentials- a cariety of spices, utensils and even olive oil and cooking sprays. Next time I won’t have to bring so much! We could have used some instructions on using certain things- the fireplace , the Keurig. The queen sized pull out bed in living room? Never did figure that one out. I just assumed that “sleeps 4” meant 2 adults in the bedroom and two children on the living room couch we noted that there was no fire extinguisher and did not see any smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors a slat on the vertical blinds at the patio door fell off soon after our arrival. I could tell it had been repaired before as there was tape on the slat. I did not try to fix it again The overhead fan in the living room did not work. We trued the remote we found on the wall with no luck The spotlights outside for the patio area appeared to be burned out. We tried multiple switches and never could get those lights on. It would have been nice to have the whole backyard illuminated, as the surface was not level. we tried to use the gas grill, but it never heated up sufficiently Bottom line- we loved our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Just what I needed for myself & my 2 dogs to relax. My unfamilarity with the streaming service prompted me to disconnect from my TV "addiction". The cabin's location was a perfect inbetween spot between Cincinnati & Springfield.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cozy
Very cute spot and cozy accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Beautiful, calm, quiet and peaceful location. Close to town and parks and a wonderful place to just take a walk. I would definitely stay again. Hosts had excellent communication and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host
Host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Ohio
Our trip was focused on Indian mounds in Ohio. This cabin was the perfect location for that trip. Easy to get around the area and an easy trip to Dayton. Cabin was clean with nice amenities. We loved the bottled water provided for coffee/tea and the fabulous fire pit in the yard. Made for lovely evenings by the fire.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay and how clean and nice the property was. My only complaint is that its very dark, not many lights. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shawn D.

WEC trip
We stayed while my daughter showed @WEC
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin near the lake
Very cute cabin. Everything you needed to enjoy your stay. Close enough for a day trip to the Columbus zoo. We will definitely return. Great communication with Tom !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean and comfortable
We visited the area with our dog for a winter weekend R&R. The cabin was clean and very comfortable. We had a distant view of the lake. It was a short drive to the lake where we took our dog for walks. Really great communication with the owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., akron ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing!
Was a very enjoyable time to unwind!;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will recommend to family and friends
Will recommend to family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Natali B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and welcoming
We had a wonderful time at the cottage. It's very hidden, but we enjoyed that. It was clean and had everything we needed, plus a fenced yard for our dog. The trash panda is so cute and just hangs out on the tree in the back. There's no real view of the lake, too many trees. We did wish there would of been a path down but other wise we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Doug T.

3 day 2 night out
In all real nice but just not completely clean.

10/10 Excellent

Astrid K., Fishers IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
This place is so absolutely perfect. If you want to relax and just enjoy, this is the place to go. We had 2 big dogs with us. The back is fenced in. It’s simply perfect. Loved the communication with owners. Wonderful people. We will definitely be back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice quiet get-away
Just what we were looking for - a restful get-away. Well furnished cottage and responsive owners
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, calming and relaxing..
This was a great place to hang out. Nice woodsy setting, quiet, easy to access and just a real homey cabin with everything you need. You could visit the nearby small towns and restaurants or were within 30 minutes of larger city amenities. Recommend a stay highly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D., Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Really cute cottage right beside Cowan Lake State
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

virginia c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandma and Grampy’s visit
Very quaint cozy cottage, felt right at home. Other than the cobwebs and dust up around the ceiling and ceiling fan and crumbs in the oven, everything was very clean, the mattress was comfortable and we had everything we needed. We could barely see the lake due to obstruction of the leaves but once the leaves fall I am sure it would be more visible. We enjoyed the back screened in porch too. Our main problem is to convince our Granddaughter that we don’t live there, she loved it too! Overall we would love to visit again soon, glad we found this listing and that it allowed pets, our fur baby enjoyed it too!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
early departure
We only stay one night, something in the cabin set off allergies really bad and was not able to stay. There was mice droplets in the kitchen drawers
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew F., Twinsburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
I think that the place was cute. I like that it was dog friendly it just needed to be a little cleaner attention to detail would have been great like removing cobwebs from corners but overall the place was great. I would highly recommend it to friends and family and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb little cottage
My family had the best vacation in Tom and Susans cottage. We are ready to come back already. So peaceful and relaxing on Cowan lake. Cottage was very well stocked with almost anything you could think. We greatly appreciated the stay and look forward to more relaxing stays here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute quite cabin.
We had an amazing time. Very quite, nice little cabin with a screened in porch and a back patio area. Close to the lake kayak access. Will definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

bethany w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cabin with great patio space
I have stayed at 2 of these cabins owned by Tom and Susan and they make you feel right at home. Kitchen stocked with water and enough pots and pans to make a meal. The outdoor patio space is great if the weather holds out. Beds are comfortable and a keurig is key when you are on the go. We stay here when we come to Wilmington for horse shows and it only takes about 7-8 min to get to WEC. I even forgot a show coat this last visit and Tom responding immediately and sent it out the next day! Above and beyond! Any questions I had were answered promptly. If you are looking for a place that feels comfortable, open and a little rustic- you will like these cabins!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020