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Outdoor Adventure Near University-Kid Friendly

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Children’s area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, books
TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Athens, OH
  • Place, Strouds Run State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Court Street
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Athens

With a stay at this apartment in Athens, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ohio University and Strouds Run State Park. .This apartment is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Court Street and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Hot Dog Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Strouds Run State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ohio University - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Court Street - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Peden Stadium - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Convocation Center - 14 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shade on State Street - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Outdoor Adventure Near University-Kid Friendly

This 2 bedroom apartment is seconds away from Stroud's Run State Park and Dow Lake and a short 12-minute scenic drive to Ohio University and Athens. The living room is a comfortable space that opens into a fully furnished kitchen that is great for small gatherings and children. Childproof oven knobs and cabinet locks are available, and a majority of electrical outlets are childproof.

The first bedroom has a king bed, and the second bedroom has a twin-over-full bunk bed that is suited for both children or adults, and includes books and toys for children.

Sit outside on the porch and you might catch a glimpse of wildlife. The space is great for small gatherings of friends, or families visiting Ohio University.

There are 2 playgrounds nearby, one in the Stroud's Run Campground area, and the second is located on the beach at Dow Lake.

Strouds has some of the best mountain biking trails in Ohio, and you can rent a boat (pontoon, canoe, kayak or swan paddleboat!) from the Boat Dock. Swim at the beach, and spend some quality time with family or friends knowing you have a clean space to return to, relax and unwind.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave a note in our guest book and post your review to VRBO. Thanks for staying with us. We hope you enjoy your stay!

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

ScatterRidgeLanding45701_178350

Outdoor Adventure Near University-Kid Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
It is quite a way away from town, but if the park is your biggest attraction then it’s not bad. Very clean, bed was comfortable. Rooms were comfortable, open concept worked well. Did get to hear coyotes and saw deer several times in the yard. Upstairs renter had a heavy foot, heard every move he made but he wasn’t there the whole time we were. Bring or buy before you get there everything you would want to cook. There are plates, pans and utensils. Not even salt and pepper. If I was going to be a hermit and wanted to have a quiet place to relax this could be perfect, if upstairs wasn’t rented.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamus B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient for a short stay

Great apartment back from the road. It was perfect as a base for visiting family in town with the quiet and calm of the country.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Setting

Nice place near Ohio University. Was perfect for graduation weekend. Great host and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy escape from campus!

My husband and I are OU alumni. We came to Athens to visit my brother-in-law in his senior year. I always loved spending time at Strouds when I was in school and it was so fun to stay at this oasis right off the hiking trails. Wish we would’ve had more time to explore the outdoors, but we were mostly on campus, which was an easy and beautiful drive! We will definitely be back to this home next time we visit. It was clean and had everything we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Na
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint cabin in the woods

We had a great time at hOUmecoming and this place was perfect. Cute, rustic, secluded and Lyft come there! We nicknamed the very friendly cat, Jerry. Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

lauri z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint private apartment

We enjoyed our private getaway on 14 acres in Athens! Recently renovated with everything needed for a weekend. The owner was conscious of responding immediately if needed. We would definitely stay here in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022