Cabin at the river of the little owls! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river. | House in Howard

9.8 (265 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Howard House | Cabin at the river of the little owls! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river.

2 Bedroom House in Howard

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.

Cabin at the river of the little owls! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river is located in Howard. Cabin at the river of the little owls! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, TV, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, TV, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cabin at the river of the little owls! 2 bedroom cottage directly on the river has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Howard has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Howard, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snow sports gear
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 984 sq ft (91 sq m)
  • On the river
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Spa
  • Hot tub

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 4
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: non-refundable $50 fee per stay, maximum 2 pets. pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;smoking outside only

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Paulette K.
Aug 27, 2025 12:01:35 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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.
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