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Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities

Escape to a peaceful retreat on the lake. Experience nature’s serenity and discover local pubs, restaurants, shops that make your getaway truly unforgettable.

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities

If you are looking for a quiet getaway retreat, visit the cozy Beacon for some good ol' fashion R&R. If you are looking for a more adventurous trip full of lake activities like boating, fishing, skiing, paddle-boarding, and tubing, a stay at the lake-neighboring Beacon is just what you need. Retire home to the Beacon after a night on the town exploring local pubs, restaurants, shops, and all Buckeye Lake has to offer.

The Beacon is a 100-year-old cottage located in Ohio's first state park. It has grown from its original 1 room fishing cabin with an outhouse on the old canal to a cozy 850 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath fully functional home, with just enough modern to keep you both relaxed and connected. The Beacon is centrally located just 30 minutes from downtown Columbus and only 40 minutes from the Hocking Hills. Family festivities are offered all year round, from welcoming the New Year with Benny the Bass and the Polar Plunge, to spectacular 4th of July firework shows.

A few days at the lake and you will think you were gone for a week!

Please visit explorebuckeyelake.org for surrounding attractions!

**All short-term rentals in the Village of Buckeye Lake are governed under Ordinances #2022-36 and #2023-27

Property manager

Tom

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 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

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Buckeye Lake, OH

What's nearby

  • Crane Island - 9 min walk
  • Buckeye Lake Brewery - 18 min walk
  • National Trail Raceway - 10 min drive
  • Buckeye Lake State Park - 17 min drive
  • Denison University - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rest Area 5-18 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hebron Dari Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buckeye Lake Winery - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Cranberry Bog State Nature Preserve and Crane Island. Buckeye Lake Brewery and Watkins Island are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway
Great getaway cozy lake house stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Y., Grand Blanc

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again !
Overall we had a great time while our stay here, Tom is quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage
We enjoyed our stay here. Pretty setting and very close to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Loved The Beacon!
Our family had a great 9 night stay at The Beacon. Hosts were easy to communicate with and everything was just as described. We will definitely be back for another stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buckeye lake getaway
Cozy little house with everything we needed . Close to everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake House Getaway!
The Beacon was the perfect lake house getaway for our family. The house had all of the amenties needed in a quiet and pleasant lake community. It was a very relaxing time and we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little home by the lake
Tom was an exceptional host—responsive, attentive, and always ready to ensure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is perfect, nestled in a charming neighborhood, making it both convenient and cozy. We had a truly wonderful time at his place and look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay close to the lake
Cottage off the beaten path for a relaxing couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Great place! Includes 5 bikes to get around the town easy, large patio with a big built in fire pit and patio furniture, and close to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra U., Louisville KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy stay
Clean, cozy stay in this cottage. Clear instructions and prompt response from the owner. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute close quarters cottage
The Beacon was a very cute cottage. Was clean and stocked well. We enjoyed our time in the area for the Mopar Nationals. It is a very small three bed 1 bath cottage that is 100 years old. Rooms are so small that you can hardly turn around in. If you like privacy this is not the place. Sheer curtains in the windows or no curtian at all. Every neighbor or passer by can see in the cottage. My daughter could not even change in her room bc no blinds. The master bedroom was backed up to the neighbors and they had light on all night that shines in room. Back door deadbolt didnt lock so was very nervous that we couldnt deadbolt door at bedtime. Floors are not same level from kitchen to livingroom be prepared for a 2 inch step up ledge thats a real toe breaker! I believe it got all 5 of us multiple times. Bathroom shower is extremely small and the door is a pull shut and hook lock. All the doors drug the floors and stuck tight when trying to open or close them. If the kids got up to use restroom in middle of night they woke the whole house bc its so loud opening the doors. Not happy about being charged a cleaning fee that is so high to have to clean the house before we leave. Sorry but thats a bit much. Strip beds empty trash throw towels in laundry room.. Ect. I have cleanned houses for vaction rentals and never had the vacationers clean b4 they leave. The ppl were friendly and the house is in a decent area but the homes are stacked tight next to each other. You can see what your neighbors are eating or watching on Tv. This was a nice place but for the price and cleaning fee i think its over priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay
The property was beautiful, and the neighborhood was cute and quiet. Overall we had a great time and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Family Girls Trip
I enjoyed this beautiful lake cottage with 2 of my teenage nieces and my mom. The location is ideal, a short walk to the lake. Downtown Buckeye Lake is only minutes away and the grocery store, Kroger, is 4 miles away (with a Starbucks inside). The cottage had plenty of room for the four of us. The front porch was a nice escape if the girls were watching TV. The cottage has a fire pit and a small grill if you are so inclined (we were not as I don't trust my campfire skills). The neighbors were lovely, greeting us on our morning walks around the lake. And I can't believe what an easy and fast drive the cottage is from Columbus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kayleigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Quiet Neighborhood
We had a great week as family on our vacation here! They had bikes which was perfect for everyone to go on nightly bike rides. The fire pit was great to have, we had one almost every night! With 5 of us, it was snug but we made the best of everything! The host was very quick in responding to any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time by the Lake
We had such a relaxing and wonderful time staying here. The host was great with communication and made sure we had everything we needed. We took advantage of the bikes and rode them almost everyday on the bike path. We will definitely be back to Buckeye Lake. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Micah B., Vassar, KS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A pleasant tiny cottage near the lake.
We enjoyed our stay at this little cottage. Tom was quick to offer assistance when needed and was good to work with. The cottage had everything you’d need for a short stay. We had 4 adults in the cottage and it was probably a little too snug for this but we made it work. It was very tastefully decorated; a cute little place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emaly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day Weekend
My friends and I had such a great time for a girls weekend away in this adorable home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Nice people, nice place. Thank you
Stayed 120 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina B., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVE
LOVED this home!! So peaceful and the owners are VERY attentive!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
My wife and I had an amazing long weekend at this incredibly cute house by the lake. It was very peaceful and we enjoyed nights by the fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
The property was clean and cozy with the most comfortable beds. We did a little bit of everything from biking to building a campfire and playing board games.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Cottage was super cozy, clean, and in great neighborhood. Bikes we awesome to cruise to get ice cream and/or go into the village. Fire pit was nice to have S’mores! Hosts were nice and accommodating. It was a great family getaway for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K., LA, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Spot
This was a wonderful amazing place to connect as a family post pandemic. Stunning spot, inviting, cozy cottage, and a magical place to unwind and bond again with local family. Just as pictured. Loved it so much, kids loved, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway for busy city life
Owners were awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buckeye lake
Very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021