Title: Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! ![TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41050000/41047500/41047482/e5811157.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41050000/41047500/41047482/141cb7d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41050000/41047500/41047482/36786701.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41050000/41047500/41047482/3e861232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41050000/41047500/41047482/9df2f4c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located just 7 minutes from uptown Athens, this charming log home feels secluded in the countryside. Explore 18 acres of hiking trails and a swimming pond or relax on your large wrap-around deck with picture windows. The cabin features hardwood floors, geothermal heating, a wood burning stove and stylish furniture for cozy comfort. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! This beautiful log home is located just 7 minutes from uptown Athens but feels secluded in the countryside. Explore 18 acres of hiking trails and the swimming pond, or simply sit back and enjoy the view from your large wrap-around deck and picture windows. This custom built cabin is fully furnished with everything you could dream of and features hardwood floors, geothermal heating, wood burning stove and stylish furniture which make this charming retreat cozy as can be! The surrounding area is filled with outdoor recreation opportunities and lovely Appalachian landscape. The town itself brings the many cultural advantages of a university town - musical performances, the Dairy Barn Regional Arts Center, loads of bike paths, an art cinema, museums and restaurants, etc. 6 people maximum, including children. Please no party groups or events. We look forward to your enjoyment of our special place! We are retired professors in speech therapy and video production. We love nature and traveling. When we're not enjoying our fabulous deck, lush hiking trails and enormous pond, we're probably exploring the world and making our beautiful home available to you. We're enjoying spending more and more time in the Colorado Rockies where our daughter lives and where we once lived for 20 years. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - Near a hospital - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76558300/76558220/ce8ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU! 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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 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, a first aid kit 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 required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! Athens Spectacular Log Home Retreat Hiking Swimming Minutes to Uptown Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.26651,-82.09318&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wbunFjy%60tN%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBSBSBSBQBSBSDQDSBSDQDQDSFQDQFQDQFQFQFOFQFQFOHQHMFQHOHOHMHOHOHMJOHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJMLKJKJKLKJILIJKLILILILILGLILGNGLGLELGNGLENELENCLCNENCLCNCNCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FLBNBNBNBLBNDLBNBNDLDNDLFLFLDNFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHJJLHJHLJJJLJJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJLJLHNHLHNJNFLHNHNHPFNHNFPFNFPHPDNFPFRDNDPFPDRDPDPBRDRDPBRBRBPBRBRBR%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARATARARARAPCRARCRCRCRCRCPCREREPCREPEPERGPERENGPGPEPIPGNGPGPILGPINIPILGNKLININILKLKLINKLKJKLKJKJKLMJKHMJKHMJKHMJMHMFMHMHMFMFMHODMDMFMFODMDODOBMDODM%40ODO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOAMEOAOEMEOCMEOEMEOGMGMEMEOIMGMGMIMIMGMIMKKIMKKIMKKIKKMMKKKKKMKKKMIOKMIMKMIOIOIMIOIMIQGOIOIOGQGQGOGQGQGQEOGQESGQESEQEQCSEQESCQCSCSCSCSCSASASCQASASASAUAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V9rGscLa61Y0Oh3TDp4-YXaRX94=) Athens, OH #### What's nearby - Ohio University \- 5 min drive \- 4.9 miles - Peden Stadium \- 6 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Convocation Center \- 6 min drive \- 5.8 miles - Court Street \- 7 min drive \- 6.0 miles - John Calhoun Baker University Center \- 7 min drive \- 6.0 miles #### Getting around - Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Brenen's Coffee Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Jackie O's Public House & BrewPub - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim!? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim!? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim!? ### Where is Beautiful Log Home Retreat - Hike & Swim! located? ## Have a question? 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