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

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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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. Pets considered on a case by case basis.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation 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 neighborhood

Map
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
  • Apple Valley Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hangout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Howard Hilton - ‬3 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 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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.?

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 263 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Bridget B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here and we had a great time. This is one of my favorite places to stay! Its perfect for our family! We love the location and amenities. The house was clean and wine and pumpkin bread were waiting for us. Everything you need is already thought of for you! Love the labeled lightswitches! So helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended this location and hosts!Very clean and well kept, updated and accommodating peaceful location on the river.Watched the hawks and eagles along with sunrise/sunsets and other wildlife off the huge deck while in the hot tub.We will be returning, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and all furnishings were clean and exactly as displayed in pictures. Beautiful setting. Owners were very responsive and pleasant. Enjoyed the location immensely
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have visited the cabin for our anniversary. And as before, we really enjoyed our stay.The house was very clean. Beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed the complementary pumpkin bread and bottle of wine.The views were exceptional. The greatest improvement we found from the last time was the steps to the river. It made fishing and getting into the river, so much more easy.The only downfall, of course, is the traffic noise but honestly, after a while, you don’t even pay attention to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved this cabin so much! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The only complaint I had was not the owners fault, the road it is on is VERY busy with a lot of fast moving loud vehicles going by.The property was gorgeous and very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

River front gem

Great little cottage lots of things to do river a walk down from cottage. Hosts were great to work with. Had everything you needed and then some!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My daughter and I had an excellent stay at the cabin. The property was exactly as described. We had no difficulty finding it. Our dog Ellie loved exploring and running around the large lot The deck was a lovely area to relax at night. The cabin itself was clean, cozy and comfortable. I appreciated the instructions and information pertaining to the care of the cabin. It was welcoming and stocked with everything we needed and more! We also appreciated the use of the kayaks and had a wonderfully relaxing experience! We absolutely recommend this wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

50th anniversary getaway

Very beautiful property fun and relaxing parents had an amazing time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

great spot

really nice place, would stay again. the only thing I could complain about at all is the road it was on was surprisingly busy. otherwise it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing time staying at this charming cottage on the river for our sisters' trip! From the moment we arrived, we could tell the hosts put so much care into making sure their guests have an unforgettable stay. They truly thought of everything — from insect repellent and coffee filters to a sweet welcome gift of a bottle of wine and delicious locally made pumpkin bread.The location was peaceful and beautiful, right on the river. We loved tubing, fishing, and relaxing in the hot tub while soaking in the scenery. The cottage was cozy, clean, and well-stocked with everything we needed. You have everything you could need from a grill, kayaks, tubes, fire pit, hot tub and comfortable beds. This was the perfect place for us to reconnect and unwind. We’re already talking about when we can come back. Highly, highly recommend!Vickie and Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Weekend getaway

Very clean & spacious cabin. Beautiful property & private despite being off semi- busy road. Lichen island seats 6 & kitchen sufficiently stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

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

Samantha K.

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

Beautiful get-away

Check in was very easy however we passed the house getting there. That could have been our maps. Everything you could possibly need was there and then some. The extras were beyond fantastic. The only reason I gave four stars to cleanliness was because there was something in the hot tub. They messaged me back immediately and sent the cleaner out. Turns out it was just a little piece of deck paint. Not a big deal. The only reason for four stars on location was because the main road was very loud during the day. There was almost no traffic there in the evening and it was extremely peaceful. Of course we used the hot tub and took the kayaks out. The wine and the pumpkin bread were just fantastic! Very attentive hosts. Definitely would recommend.
Beautiful day on the river!
Thoroughly enjoyed the deck, the fire pit and the hot tub.
Relaxing and watching people float down the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

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

Cabin on the river

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

Michele B.

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

Great place!

Lovely location. Quiet, relaxing. Perfect place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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