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Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, table football
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Howard, OH
  • Apple Valley Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Apple Valley Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • King Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!

Apple Valley Lake spa-like retreat. Come to gather with your family and/or friends and relax in this newly renovated home on a quiet cul-de-sac. If you like clean and organized, this is the vacation spot for you. Everything is new including furniture, mattresses, Calphalon cookware, dishes and kitchen utensils. All mattresses and pillow cases protected with encased covers. Sit on the front deck or the back porch and enjoy the view of the lake and the wildlife (deer, hummingbirds, etc). The main floor has 3 spa-like bedrooms and 2 spa-like bathrooms. The main floor has a great gathering place with the kitchen open to the dining space and living space. Don't miss any touchdowns while you are cooking with the 65" Roku TV easily viewable from the kitchen. The kitchen is a gourmet chef's dream with all amenities. The downstairs walkout basement game room has an additional sectional sofa, 65" Roku TV, card table, , a kitchenette as well as a private bedroom with a queen bed and 1 rollaway twin bed and a full bathroom with shower. A 5-minute walk to Davis Beach. Pups are welcome, poop bags and a trash can on the back porch are provided for your convenience of cleaning up after your pup. No Smoking at this property please!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Apple Valley Lake. An arcade/games room is available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Apple Valley Lake and 14 minutes on foot from Davis Beach
Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! offers its guests an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

.Brenda

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and incredible house!
We had a fantastic 2 night stay at this amazing property just 10 minutes from Kenyon College. The house was gorgeous, near a lake, and had plenty of space for my family (dog included). Highly recommended for those needing space when visiting the Gambier area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location and Property Dog Friendly
Charming place. Very clean and comfortable. Pretty lake view. Plenty of room for us and our dog. Updated throughout with nice kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joletta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!!
Brenda’s home is a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful place, very accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient to Kenyon and Mt. Vernon
Homeowners did a nice job of maintaining property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
lake house
Great communication with owner, house was clean and well maintained. Had all the required amenities. Nice neighborhood. Would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay for Kenyon Family Weekend
Our family enjoyed a beautiful stay at Brenda's Artistic Retreat! This was by far the cleanest property we have ever experienced. The kitchen was a dream and wonderful for making a homecooked meal for our Kenyon student, The beds were truly comfortable, the spacious shower was fantastic, and we all wanted to bring the couches home with us. :) There was a gorgeous view of the lake from the deck-the perfect place for morning coffee. Thank you for a relaxing and worry-free weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C., MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sray
We loved our stay at Apple Valley. The house was in a great location, and we could see the lake from the front porch. The unit was clean and had lots of space for our family to sleep and spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual golf trip
Brenda’s house was perfect! She was responsive and so easy to talk to, the house was very clean and updated nicely. It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Look no further
I would say that this listing is 100% accurate, but it's actually understated. I've stayed in many vacation properties and am usually quite satisfied. However, this stay was exceptional. Beautifully appointed, meticulously kept, full of relaxing, energy and kindly managed. It will not disappoint
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend at a Great Place
Maybe cleanest VRBO ever! Immaculate. Everything you could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Retreat
The Hostess was amazing, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. This home was spotless in every way. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could want. This beautiful home was so comfortable, everything was provided you could want. It was so calming and pleasing to one’s eye. We had the perfect view of Apple Valley Lake on an upper level deck. We will stay here again. Judy Bud and Tulip
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and owner was fantastic!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this VRBO property. Brenda was fantastic to work with. Only issue was that there were no washcloths provided. Thankfully we brought a few with us just in case as we weren't sure they would be available. This home was completely renovated recently and immaculately clean. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesseca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great quiet, peaceful place to stay after attending the 3 day music festival. We were even greeted by a deer when we got back from the store.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Host, Beautiful Property
Brenda was the best host we have ever had. She was great at communicating with us, and just one of the sweetest people we have ever met. I would rent from her anytime! We’ve stayed at other places in Apple Valley and they don’t even compare to this one. The view was beautiful, and the inside of the property is stunning. We had 4 adults and 4 kids and had plenty of space for all of us. The home was stocked with everything we needed and it was so clean! We will definitely be coming back! Thank you, Brenda!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We totally enjoyed our stay at Brenda’s home. Such a lovely and well appointed rental. We especially loved the deck that had a magnificent view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location near lake and front entrance of Apple Valley
Great location near lake and front entrance of Apple Valley- owner had great communication and even purchased us a new charcoal grill for use while there. Price vs amenities and spaces of house are great. Downstairs living area would be great for kids separate from upstairs or two families sharing the house. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming community for a getaway
We had a lovely and reinvigorating visit. The house was clean and pleasant and good for a larger group of mostly adults as it had many bedrooms. The kitchen was large and good for preparing large meals in. The neighborhood was nice for walks. Some of us went to nearby golf course, which was also good. A great place for a group getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend getaway
Thanks Brenda for a beautiful spot to spend some relaxing time with friends. What a wonderful location. We spent most of our time in the spacious open kitchen/dining area and on the porch over looking the lake. The space was perfect for the 8 of us. Thanks for providing everything we needed to just relax and enjoy each other's company. We hope to make a return trip soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Wonderful
It was perfect! We would stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great reunion of friends
This property looked brand new and was beautifully maintained. We stayed there instead of in the dorms for our 45th college reunion. The house was perfect for us. Great indoor and outdoor space for chatting. We'd book again in a heartbeat if Brenda is still VRBO'ing her home, when we come back in 5 years for the big 5-0.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

j B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
Lake property was an amazing stay for the weekend. Recommend to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay in Apple Valley!
We loved our stay in Apple Valley! This was our first time using VRBO. The host was very responsive and kind. The house was very clean and had everything we needed and more! The updated interior was both beautiful and comfortable. I enjoyed the local artists work displayed throughout the home-such a nice touch! Plenty of extra blankets including throw blankets in the living room. Although we only stayed a weekend I miss drinking my coffee with a view of the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024