When you stay at this vacation home in West Portsmouth, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Shawnee State Park. .This vacation home is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Raven Rock State Nature Preserve and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Ohio River.
Shawnee State University - 20 min drive - 17.1 miles
Serpent Mound - 52 min drive - 40.1 miles
Dogwood Pass - 55 min drive - 39.0 miles
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park - 60 min drive - 47.9 miles
Getting around
South Portsmouth–South Shore Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Ben's Happy Trails Horseman's - 8 min drive
The Smokehouse at Shawnee State Park - 3 min drive
O Hee Yuh Restaurant - 3 min drive
Shawnee State Park Lodge - 3 min drive
CampMaster Cabin - 6 min drive
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
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
Smoking not allowed
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 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
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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