Title: The Lake House for Family & Friends Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=78286419&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lake House for Family & Friends Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Lake House for Family & Friends ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Lake House for Family & Friends (Buckeye Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78286500/78286419/5f938e3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Lake House for Family & Friends (Buckeye Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78286500/78286419/w844h683x90y0-831124b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - The Lake House for Family & Friends (Buckeye Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78286500/78286419/w1024h520x0y81-8c540f0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Lake House for Family & Friends (Buckeye Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78286500/78286419/c0a67526.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Lake House for Family & Friends (Buckeye Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78286500/78286419/96e34a57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the best of Buckeye Lake at this centrally located lake house. Stroll along the walk/bike path to the north shore, enjoy live music and a drink at a nearby restaurant, or simply relax in the fenced yard with your small pet. With Roku TV and WiFi available, you can unwind after a day exploring National Trails raceway just 5 minutes away. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### The Lake House for Family & Friends Just float thru life in this centrally located new lake house. Across the street is a walk/bike path to the north shore of Buckeye Lake & public boat ramp is less that 1/2 mile. Walk to restaurants, Yacht Club, ice cream, Boat Yard for bike or kayak rental or just enjoy a drink with live music. Fenced yard for small pets (no more than 25 lbs accepted) or enjoy enclosed front entryway to watch the sunset. Roku TV & wi-fi available. National Trails raceway a 5 minute drive from house. Weekends must be two nights (Fri & Sat). When booking, you must tell us how many guests there will be to have enough towels, etc. We must know if you are bringing a pet, breed & size. Pet fee of $50 must be paid at booking or reservation can be cancelled. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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 ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 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 ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Motor boating 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73220000/73213100/73213098/c25223fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 2 Bedroom Buckeye Lake with Lakeview Millersport - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=73213098&PinnedHotelID=73213098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68500000/68497700/68497609/a82aa2fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House with fenced yard and easy access to I-70 Heath - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews £150 includes taxes & fees 9 Jan - 10 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=68497609&PinnedHotelID=68497609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78149000/78148924/c21e05b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Wye Oak - Hocking Hills scenic nature retreat! 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FridaystaymusthaveSaturdaystay Singlestaysduringweekdays ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Plz let us know ages of all guests ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Note from host: Plz let us know ages of all guests 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.92744,-82.484085&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qevrFndmvN%3FQ%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40S%40S%40SBU%40SBSBQBSBSBSBQDSDSBQDSDQDSFQDSDQFQFQFQFQFOFOFSHOFOHOHOHQHMHOHOHMHOJMJMHMJMJMJMJKJKLMJKJILMJILKJILILILILILILGLGNGLGLGLENELGNELENELENCNCLCNCNCLANCN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLHLHLHLHJHLJJHLLJHJJLLJJJJJLJLJLHLJLHLJNHLHNHNHNHNHNHNFNHNFRFNFNFPFRFNFPDPDRFPDRDPDRBPDRDRBPBRBRBRBPBR%40R%40TBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTARAPATARARCRATARCPCRCRCRCRCPERERCPEREPEPGREREPGPGNGPGRGNGNGRINGNININININININILKNILKLILKLKLKLKJKJMLKJKHMJKJMJKHMHMHMHMHMHMDMHOFMFMDMFODMFMDODODMBODOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMEMGOGMIMEMIMIMIMIMIKIMKKKMKKIKKMMKKKKKMKMKMIMKMKMIOIMIOIOIMIQIOIOGOIOGSGOGOGSGOGQGQEQESGQESEQESCQESESCQCSCSCSCSCQASCUASASASAUAQAS%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J14uEVJXpOHVEGX_ScqqLTue39k=) Buckeye Lake, OH #### What's nearby - Buckeye Lake Brewery \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Watkins Island \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Crane Island \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Greater Columbus Convention Center \- 34 min drive \- 35.4 miles - Ohio State University \- 37 min drive \- 38.4 miles #### Getting around - Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Best Western Lakewood Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Buckeye Lake Winery - ‬20 min drive - ‪The Buckeye Eatery - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lake House for Family & Friends pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Lake House for Family & Friends? ### What time is check-in at The Lake House for Family & Friends? ### What time is check-out at The Lake House for Family & Friends? ### Where is The Lake House for Family & Friends located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lake House for Family & Friends Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Karen S. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice family getaway Our stay was great. 3 bedrooms perfect. ##### Karen S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### janelle p. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### good location The house has a good location right across the street from the lake and Boatyard. It is good value for the price. ##### janelle p. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn W. 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little house in a convenient location I was using this house to accommodate family visiting in from out of state. We spent a weekend exploring central Ohio. This house is a fun mix of modern and vintage decor in a convenient location. With easy access to I-70 you can use this place as a basecamp for doing all kinds of fun stuff without having to deal with the traffic and hassles of Columbus. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Shawn W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie C. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay We really enjoyed our stay. House was clean and the beds were comfortable. I would stay here again ##### Stacie C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth Ann B. 2 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Accurate listing and clear communication. Short easy walk to lake. Met our needs. ##### Beth Ann B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lana G. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay The property was great.. Girls weekend getaway.. all 6 of us had an amazing time.. ##### Lana G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca D. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### wonderful visit lovely lake house, close to everything. definitely recommend. ##### Rebecca D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew S. 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Trip to Buckeye Lake We were in town for a family event. The rental house served out needs perfectly. ##### Matthew S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tammy 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great home and convenient location. I will definitely return to this home again. ##### tammy Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We stayed in early spring - just needed to vacate our home for 2 nights. Summer would be great! Very convenient and had all of the necessities. ##### Lisa W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jody W. 13 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay Location was convenient to restaurants/brewery, but just something to be conscience about is the traffic noise; house is right on state route. Very cute place though and served its purpose. ##### Jody W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce H. 16 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient and close to the lake Nice place to get some focused work done during the off season. Thanks! ##### Bruce H. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelisa J. 27 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### It was a cute little house. The owner and maintenance lady were friendly and helpful. ##### Angelisa J. Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric W. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean efficient comfortable Great little place with just what you need. Comfortable beds. Super clean throughout. Great place! Thank you. ##### Eric W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly L. 21 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun weekend at the racetrack. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed. it was clean and homy. We had a dog with us and was glad to see the fenced in yard. Our host was very welcoming and accommodating. Centrally located near gas, groceries, restaurants and a beautiful lake. We were there for the weekend so there was a fair amount of traffic on the busy street which made sleep a little difficult. ##### Shelly L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra K. 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### A week at Buckeye Lake Love the house. Clean, and just like the pictures showed. Love the Boat Yard, and walk-in the bike path. Also they allowed our well trained dog 🐶 more places needs to be like these great owners. They was nice also. We will return! ##### Sandra K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi G. 22 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short and sweet The property with sparkling clean and perfectly adorable. My family of 6 spent the weekend at the Lake House and it was a perfect choice. My son locked us out of the house one night and Barb was quick to help. We definitely would recommend this property. ##### Brandi G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda S. 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving 2023 We had a wonderful visit with our son for Thanksgiving. The home was well maintained and just the perfect size for our stay. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area. ##### Melinda S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy H. 26 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for business visit! We've stayed here for business multiple times because it is always clean and comfortable, easy access and usually available. Highly recommend. ##### Timothy H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy H. 5 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay! We really appreciate the accommodations for our business needs! We will stay again! ##### Timothy H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy H. 2 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and nicely decorated Stayed several nights for business visit. Nicely laid out and nicely decorated. Everything looked new. Fit our needs perfectly! ##### Timothy H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie E. 22 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable lake vibes Stayed at this property just across the road from Buckeye Lake. It was clean, convenient with fun lake vibes. Barb was easy to work with and gave some good tips for the area. Would definitely stay again. ##### Marie E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S., Kent 3 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place Very nice place, close and convenient to everything. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and the lake. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy H. 2 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place for a getaway Very clean. We enjoyed our visit. Location is great, within walking distance the lake and places to eat and drink ##### Jeremy H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi t. 20 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### lots of fun within walking distance We had a great time here, and loved walking to the Boatyard for music and drinks, the path for great views of the lake & houses, and Our Diner for breakfast. Thank you so much for a great place to stay! ##### Kristi t. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ---