Title: Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121237692&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest Holiday home in West Portsmouth with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest ![Outdoor dining - Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest (West Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121240000/121237700/121237692/6144be24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest (West Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121240000/121237700/121237692/806957f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest (West Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121240000/121237700/121237692/41251b1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest (West Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121240000/121237700/121237692/4dad96f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest (West Portsmouth)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121240000/121237700/121237692/723a7c50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bathrooms1376 sq ft ## 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. ### Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest Discover your comfortable "basecamp" right next to the beautiful Shawnee State Forest. This peaceful home is designed for comfort, featuring two luxurious King-size beds for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy the seclusion of a large yard, ideal for wildlife spotting or an evening under the stars. The home boasts a full, well-equipped kitchen and a dedicated dining room for meals, plus a cozy living room with a TV and Roku for unwinding after a day of hiking. Your perfect nature escape awaits! We live in the area but on the other side of the county so we're available to answer questions via text or phone call. Located in West Portsmouth, OH only minutes from Turkey Creek Lake, Shawnee Lodge, Bear Lake Horse Camp, and Shawnee State Park Nature Center. Shawnee State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for you to enjoy including: hiking mountain biking fishing boating disc golf horseback riding swimming archery You'll have the entire house and yard to yourself. The barn is currently being cleaned out and is unavailable for guest use. Enter from the porch into the spacious kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Dining room table is great for dinner and playing games or relax on the sofa and stream a movie with the Roku. The cottage is currently setup for 4 with 2 bedrooms each with king size beds. One full bathroom and one half bathroom in the laundry. Pets are welcome but are to be kept off furniture and bedding. Smoking/vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 1,376 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109010000/109004700/109004648/w569h683x227y0-fd7022dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Green Acres Minford - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 18 reviews £227 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=109004648&PinnedHotelID=109004648&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113750000/113746400/113746324/41e4299f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Accomodations in Historic Boneyfiddle Portsmouth - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews £107 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=113746324&PinnedHotelID=113746324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1469200/1469195/e5778472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ashland by IHG Ashland - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 890 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=1469195&PinnedHotelID=1469195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Pets are allowed but are to be kept off furniture & bedding. No smoking/vaping of any kind inside the house. No parties or large groups ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as e7567e0e-7fdf-4d79-8fb1-cbc835fc3608 ## About the area Located in West Portsmouth, this holiday home is in a rural area. Elks Country Club and Wheelersburg Golf Range are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Portsmouth Floodwall Mural and Scioto County Fairgrounds. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage Bordering Shawnee State Forest Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda L. 4 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay. This home is huge and spacious and was very clean and well kept. Communication with the owner was quick and easy. Would highly recommend! ##### Amanda L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mark T. 22 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location The host was a perfect host . She was there for all of my needs .i coundnt have ask for anyone better. But one think needs some attention. The furniture is rock hard very uncomfortable everything else was ok ##### Mark T. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025 ---