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The Pond Cottage at Rustic River Retreats-quiet & secluded Wine Country getaway

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

Sleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

The Pond Cottage at Rustic River Retreats-quiet & secluded Wine Country getaway

Located on 27 private wooded acres on the Grand River, this romantic little cottage is the answer to reconnecting and recharging. The cottage features a comfy queen size bed, well-appointed kitchenette, woodburning stove, gas grill and firepit. Quiet and cozy, you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the woods from the window-filled cottage, or you can grab your boots and explore the woods and trails and hike down to the Grand River. We are located just 10 minutes from area wineries, restaurants, shopping, and Spire Institute, and just 20 minutes to Geneva on the Lake and Lake Erie. If an escape is what you need - look no further than the Pond Cottage at Rustic River Retreats - truly a quiet and peaceful haven from your hectic and busy life!


Additional lodging: Book The Main House and Game Room at Rustic River Retreats, and bring the whole family! The Main House sleeps 8 and has a 24' x 30' event room for showers, parties, intimate dinner parties or wine tastings. The Game Room sleeps 4 and is full of fun - pool table, pinball, poker table and cozy woodburning fireplace. Book all three units and the entire 27 acre estate is yours!

Property manager

Brian Diehl

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchenette

  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Austinburg, OH

What's nearby

  • Austinburg Township Park - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Ferrante Winery - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Geneva State Park - 25 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 25 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Old Firehouse Winery - 26 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Diner - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pond Cottage at Rustic River Retreats-quiet & secluded Wine Country getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pond Cottage at Rustic River Retreats-quiet & secluded Wine Country getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pond Cottage at Rustic River Retreats-quiet & secluded Wine Country getaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pond Cottage at Rustic River Retreats-quiet & secluded Wine Country getaway located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Mechanicsville Road Covered Bridge and within 6 mi (10 km) of Laurello Vineyards and Austinburg Township Park. Harpersfield Covered Bridge and Ferrante Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Pond Cottage at Rustic River Retreats-quiet & secluded Wine Country getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 113 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela H., Troy, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gift to our son
We rented the cottage for our son who is a widower. He had not had a vacation for 5 years and he needed a quiet place to rest & relax. He had beautiful weather and other family could visit him for a few hours each day. He is from Bostdman, Ohio
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Re-lax, re-flect, re-new!!! It was wonderful!1
My bucket list included a solo trip to just re-charge. When I came across the Pond Cottage in my search for where I would go, I was immediately drawn to it. Once I started researching things to do around Austinburg, OH, I booked!! The cabin was peaceful, nestled amongst the trees, the bull frogs serenaded me at night as I sat by the pond and reflected on the day. I adventured to zip lining, shopped at Geneva on the Lake, gemstone shopped at Noema Rock & Gem Shop and stone gathered at Geneva State Park, then took in Rosebella Winery, only minutes from Rustic River Resort. It was a wonderful time, and the cabin was the icing on the cake. It saddened me to leave, but as I shut the door behind me, I knew it wasn't going to be for the last time. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pond Cottage
Very cute cottage, peaceful surroundings and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Perfect for 2 people. We had everything we needed for our visit. We enjoyed the quiet country setting. A nice grocery store was a short drive and Ashtabula was an easy drive. The purpose of our trip was to observe the total solar eclipse, but we made time to do a covered bridges tour. The trails to the river were enjoyable. Recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Pond Cottage
Loved the location, the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
We had an amazing time at the Pond Cottage. The property was clean, cozy, and quiet. Our host Brian was very responsive and helpful! The property is close to wineries and restaurants. The perfect relaxing weekend we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away!
The cottage was perfect for our weekend getaway in wine country! Will definitely be back. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hurd W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Good for us but no wi-fi or cable. Not good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend get away
Awesome location for a wine trip weekend, quiet, laid back, cozy. Encourage you to stay for the weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pond cottage
We have stayed here numerous times now and every stay has been Quiet and enjoyable. The pond Cottage has been very clean and the owners have gone out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

A.Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
anniversary
peaceful cozy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend getaway
the place was very clean and the owner was very helpful in answering any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pond Cottage
Very nice secluded cottage. With the bad weather we lost power so it was nice to have the woodburner. Will definitely consider for future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
It was a perfect getaway for us. Not to far from the strip and winery’s. Quite location. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

chastidy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Area was very quiet and private. Cabin was very clean and had everything the owner state that it had
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Stayed here to visit some of the local wineries. Cottage was clean, comfortable, and included all of the amenities mentioned/needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Location
The pictures of the property don’t do it justice! It is gorgeous! I am a bird nerd and we saw (and heard) so many different species sitting on the porch at night. The cottage was in a great location to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Geneva on the Lake. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great return stay
Great stay at a clean and comfortable property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
This cottage was quiet and cozy. Location was great and the property was beautiful. Very relaxing, just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just great
the place was great we will stay at it again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The other cabins were empty when we were there. It was so quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll be back!
We had an amazing time . We came for my husbands birthday and he is still talking about the great time he had. Very peaceful and adventurous. We plan to return soon with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Get a Way !
Several years ago my son and I stayed at the Pond Cottage and loved it. Therefore I reserved it for my wife and I 9/24 thru 9/27/21. She loved it as much as me. It's sits in a beautiful setting tucked into the woods but still close enough to town for shops and restaurants and of course Lake Erie. I can definitely see a return trip in the future for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021