Title: The Cottage at River's Bend Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=117803623&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cottage at River's Bend Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Cottage at River's Bend ![Property grounds - The Cottage at River's Bend (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117803700/117803623/fa7bbbba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Cottage at River's Bend (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117803700/117803623/d2518b26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Cottage at River's Bend (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117803700/117803623/3902e4c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Cottage at River's Bend (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117803700/117803623/dd76e9a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Cottage at River's Bend (Howard)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117810000/117803700/117803623/a93ba62c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A firepit, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Cottage at River's Bend. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cottage at River's Bend Located on the scenic Kokosing River enjoy the best sounds and breathtaking sunsets this river has to offer. A short distance to Kenyon college, Honey Run waterfalls, hunting, fishing, Apple Valley Lake, Kokosing bike trail and Ohio Amish country. You won't run out of things to do. Then relax and unwind with a seasonal heated outdoor shower and peaceful patio to watch the sunsets and the abundant wildlife. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76990000/76981100/76981068/345a3c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated Bunkhouse on 12-Acre Horse Farm! 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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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Property is also known as 408285 ## About the area Located in Howard, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bolton Theatre and Woodward Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Valley Golf Course and Apple Valley Marina. [Visit our Howard travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Howard.dx6352451) [View more Cottages in Howard](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Howard-Cottages.d6352451-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.39953,-82.29844&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:clruFf%7ChuN%3FU%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40U%40S%40U%40QBS%40U%40SBSBSBSBSBSDQBSDSDQBSDSDQFSDQFQDQFQFQFQFQFOHSFOHOFQHMHQHMHQHMHOJMHMJOHMLMHMJMJKLMJKJKJKLIJKLKLILIJKLGLILGLILINELGLGLGNGLENELENCLENCNELANENANCLANANANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDN%40LDNBNDLBNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLDLHLHLFLHLFLJLHJHLJLJJHLJJJJJJLJJJLJLJLJLHNJLHLHNHLJPHLHPFLHPFNHNFRFNFPHPDPFPFPDPFPDRDPDRDRBPDRDRBPBRBRBRBRBRBR%40T%40R%40PBT%3FR%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPAR%3FTARAT%3FRCRARARATCRCRCRCPCRCRCRERERCPEREPEREPGPERGPGPEPIPGPGNGPIPGNINGNININKNININILKLINKLKLKJKLKJKLKJKJMLKHMJMHKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDODMDODMDODOBMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMKMIKKMIKMKKKKMMKKKMIKMMIMKOIMKMIOIOIOIOIOIOGOIOGQIQGOGQGQGQGQEQGSEQGQESEQCSEQESCSESCSCSCQCSCSASAUCSASASASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rS1oCYgcqvLNyZceL8dD2CKGAhs=) Howard, OH ### What's nearby - Honey Run Waterfall 8 min drive \- 2.6 miles - Apple Valley Lake 8 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Sutton Beach 10 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Mohican River 16 min drive \- 10.0 miles - Kenyon College 16 min drive \- 10.8 miles ### Restaurants - Hangout 8 min drive - Howard Hilton 7 min drive - Subway 9 min drive - The Bad Apple Pub 9 min drive - Wiggin Street Coffee 18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cottage at River's Bend pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Cottage at River's Bend? ### What time is check-in at The Cottage at River's Bend? ### What time is check-out at The Cottage at River's Bend? ### Where is The Cottage at River's Bend located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cottage at River's Bend 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### aaron t. 5 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect getaway with sounds of the river ##### aaron t. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sadie H. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Absolutely lovely property. Right on the river. Great big deck. Everything you need for a stay. Communication was awesome. ##### Sadie H. 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