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Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU!

Farm stay in Albany

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Tranquil Athens Homestead offers a serene getaway near Athens, Ohio. Relax on the covered porch of this picturesque farm stay with private parking. The living room has comfy furniture and a big-screen TV, while outside, the fire pit is perfect for stargazing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Map
Athens, OH

What's nearby

  • Peden Stadium - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Court Street - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Ohio University - 22 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Dairy Barn Arts Center - 23 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Lake Hope State Park - 38 min drive - 21.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Albany Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ray's Harvest House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Threefold Roasters - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU!

Farm stay in a rural location
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU!. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this farm stay include:
  • Gas grills, smoke-free property and games
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU! feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Games
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: 1st pet is for $25/night 2nd pet is $15/night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Your little ones will absolutely love it here!

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU! pet-friendly?

Yes, Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU! allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU! located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Woodcock Nature Preserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Waterloo State Forest and Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area. West State Dog Park and OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Serene Rural Retreat w/ Stunning Views - Just a short drive from hiking and OU! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, dog friendly stay

Perfect place to stay for a trip to visit OU! Host and property were great - we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family in the area

This is a wonderful property. We absolutely loved the peace and quiet. It is pristine clean and the kitchen is a great space to cook in. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Location

Just what we needed, a wonderfully private quiet location. Fabulous views from the kitchen. Our pup loved the stay and so did we.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D., Hubbard Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

Place was clean and very nice. Up to date appliances and nice bathroom. Very happy with the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scot Y., Toledo, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great getaway

modern place in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and Quiet

We enjoying the relaxing and quiet location. The home is very well maintained and easily accessible to local hiking. The well appointed kitchen was definitely a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., Alexandria, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice Athens area base camp

We had a wonderful stay here. It was a great base camp for exploring the hiking and biking in the area as well as the city of Athens. Property was nice, clean, and quiet. The farm cats were a hoot, especially Tux, very friendly. Hope to stay here again some day when we are back in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and quiet retreat

Beautiful, serene place to rest and recharge. Cabin was very clean and hosts were great. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my stay. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grad Weekend

This place is so cute! It was perfect for the five of us to stay on OU graduation weekend. Just a short drive to campus. Thx for the hospitality, everyone involved with this property was so helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Quiet Getaway

This property was very pretty and a great quiet location for our family trip. We loved the animals, especially the cats. The fenced in area for our dog was great. The owners were very responsive to all of our questions which was appreciated! We would definitely stay here again if we ever traveled back this direction :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and quant

Stayed for 5 nights with a friend of mine during a hunting trip and it was a great experience. A just right sized place for two adults to stay and enjoy quiet time when not keeping busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Athens stay

Enjoyed the privacy and country surroundings. The three cats were very friendly “hosts”. Was a longer drive to our family north of Athens than we thought.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend visit with college daughter

Beautiful home on a wonderful piece of property. Both Greg and Marrianne were wonderful hosts. I thought it would be weird being so close but it wasn't. Check-in and out process was very easy and communication was a 5+. We have already talked about going back. Took our 2 dogs and they enjoyed it too. The fenced in meadow was a nice place for them to run. We are in a vegan home so seeing all the plant based items in the home was an added plus! Thanks G&M for a lovely weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unexpected but wonderful

I didn’t read the description clearly enough and was surprised that we were staying on someone else’s property, where their primary home seems to be located. After we settled in, we were able to relax and weren’t bothered by the shared space, especially since we didn’t see anyone all weekend. The house was super cute and with the exception of a few stink bugs in the shower, very clean! Unfortunately, we are used to stink bugs so that didn’t bother us at all. The beds and sheets were very comfortable and the view was relaxing! I think my favorite part was the greenhouse! Thanks so much for everything! Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean place to stay in close proximity to OU and Hocking Hills! Love the cats, chickens and fresh eggs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the chickens!

We had a great stay! The house was very clean and had a well-stocked kitchen. We were especially surprised to be greeted by several chickens when we arrived. The humans in our group loved them; our dog wanted to catch them :).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely space

We really enjoyed our stay. Lovely space, great views, and comfortable vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a wonderful stay at this property in Athens for Mom’s Weekend at OU! I visited with a friend to see our freshmen, and the home was perfect—clean, comfortable, and in a great location. It had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend, and it was such a cozy spot to come back to after spending the day on campus. The host was also super responsive and easy to communicate with. Would absolutely stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Excellent property, if your looking for a quite yet above average accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Retreat

The property was great and peaceful. So glad we chose this location. Our dog was happy with the outdoor area to run free and our five year old LOVED all the attention from the friendly farm cats. Great house and accommodations all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrest C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OU Getaway

Beautiful, peaceful, a home away from home! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

The property is very nice! My family really enjoyed visiting the farm and the stay. The house is very clean and has an amazing kitchen. The hosts made the stay extra special with little extras like leaving fresh farm eggs in the refrigerator. My dogs loved playing in the dog field. Perfect location for a peaceful getaway and home base while visiting family nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the setting

We loved the animals on the property, it was very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than you’re imagining

This is the second time I’ve stayed here, and the hosts are wonderful. Very communicative via app but not intrusive. The property is gorgeous and comfortable, and close to tons of fun stuff like Athens, Lake Snowden, hiking, etc. Cute cats and cows and chickens as well. We are already booked for a third stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to Ohio Univesity

Our Daughter is attending OU and we have stayed in a couple Vrbo locations and will definitely be adding this one to our list. Just 15 minutes from campus and an easy drive. The guest house is quaint, comfy and wonderful. The bonus is that our dogs can join us. They have a fenced in paddock/meadow area for the dogs to run. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024