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Pet-friendly cottage bordering Shawnee State Forest. Minutes from Shawnee State Park, Roosevelt Lake, Turkey Creek Lake, nature center, and hiking trails.

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a window, and a hanging chair.
Two green Adirondack chairs facing each other with a small table in between, set on a grassy lawn with trees in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and pendant lights.
A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view of trees.
A small, single-story house with a porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1376 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $157
$157 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

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West Portsmouth, OH
  • Place, Shawnee State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shawnee State University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Serpent Mound
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

West Portsmouth

When you stay at this vacation home in West Portsmouth, you'll be steps from 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.
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What's nearby

  • Shawnee State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shawnee State University - 20 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Serpent Mound - 53 min drive - 40.5 miles
  • Dogwood Pass - 54 min drive - 43.9 miles
  • Lake White State Park - 55 min drive - 48.4 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
  • ‪CampMaster Cabin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shawnee State Park Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪O Hee Yuh Restaurant - ‬3 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.

Pet-friendly cottage bordering Shawnee State Forest. Minutes from Shawnee State Park, Roosevelt Lake, Turkey Creek Lake, nature center, and hiking trails.

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 not on this property. You'll have private use of the the entire space, inside & out.

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

  • 2 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

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Pet-friendly cottage bordering Shawnee State Forest. Minutes from Shawnee State Park, Roosevelt Lake, Turkey Creek Lake, nature center, and hiking trails. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot near Shawnee. Beds are comfortable, kitchen and dining areas are large, bathroom and laundry are nice. The kitchen has all the utensils, dishes, pots and pans you need but bring your own spices, condiments, paper towels, etc. I would def stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark T.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN B.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025