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Two Vacation homes w/ Lakeview near Hocking Hills

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Vacation Cottage in Albany

5 bedrooms·8 beds·4 bathrooms·sleeps 14·2,400 sq ft
Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

Hosted by Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

Superhost·5 years hosting

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In Albany, on a lakeside preserve

On a 20-acre nature preserve with lake views and rolling hills in southeastern Ohio

Private hot tub and outdoor kitchen

A private hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen on the property for unwinding after a day outdoors

Spacious with attentive hosts

Guests highlight the spacious layout and responsive hosts who go out of their way to help

About this space

Twin Lake retreat comes with two houses situated together on a 6 acre lake and is the perfect destination for you in Albany Ohio! You and your guests will be amazed with the lake view this vacation rental offers from the multi-level large back decks. Spacious living between two retreat rentals with three living rooms, 3 kitchen, 3 dining area, 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms,. The property is located just off the road of State RT 50 in a quiet setting that offers plenty of relaxation for you and your guests.

Relax and stargaze around a firepit, or watch an amazing sunrise. The 6-acre Lake offers some great fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and some much-needed rest and relaxation. Plenty of nature in the nature preserve from deer, fox, ducks and geese. Take a 45 minute drive from your vacation rental to visit Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle’s Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park. No matter the season, you and your guests won’t be disappointed when visiting all the beauty Hocking Hills offers!

Twin Lake retreat is located 7 miles from Athens and Ohio University. Perfect for families wanting to spend time with their students studying at OU. The nearby State Park offers over thousands of acres to explore by hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Guests will want to visit Athens and Ohio University or Nelsonville’s Historic Square Arts District, Stuart’s Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or the Nelsonville Music Festival that is held every year at Hocking College. If guests venture 1 mile to Lake Snowden you can enjoy the waterpark with family and friends. Lake Hope State Park located in Zaleski State Forest. Guests can enjoy some fine dining at Lake Hope Lodge or a day of picnicking and swimming with family and friends.

Where you'll stay

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Virtual tour

Walk through the space in an interactive tour.

What this place offers

Spa whirlpool

Comfortably sits 4 guests. Open year round!

Outdoor grill & BBQ
Towels Provided

We provide bath towels! We recommend bringing beach towels for the lake & hot tub!

Full Kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen great for home cooked meals on vacation!

Air conditioning
Bed linens provided
Internet & WiFi

Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Dishwasher

Minimum 2 night stay

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Things to know

House rules

  • children welcome
  • pets allowed
  • events allowed
  • smoking allowed

Safety & property

  • accessible parking
  • fire extinguisher available
  • first aid kit available
  • smoke and co detectors

Cancellation policy

100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.


Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.


House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM Check out before 10:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

Weddings & private parties

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets by arrangement

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Latest check-in time: 23:00

4.5 · 28 reviews

Overall

4.5

28 reviews

Cleanliness

4.5

Accuracy

4.5

Check-in

4.5

Communication

4.5

Location

4.5

Value

4.5

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Amanda

September 2026

We loved our stay! Beautiful surroundings and they were very accommodating!

K

Kristie

August 2026

We enjoyed our stay!

C

Crystal

July 2026

Both houses are nice, the outdoors was so peaceful and beautiful!

T

Tammy

July 2026

Nice place to hold large families, the kids enjoyed swings and monkey bars. Had a very nice time.

J

John

April 2026

A spacious pair of houses that can hold large groups. They were an extremely good value with some entertainment available. They were not excessively dirty and made for a good place…

D

Deanna

April 2026

My family and I loved this rental! The nature preserve gave us plenty to do with our dogs without having to leave the property most days. It was a peaceful vacation.

Where you'll be

5665 E Clinton St, Albany, OH 45710, USA

Located in Albany, this cottage is on a lake. Hot Dog Museum and Southeast Ohio History Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dairy Barn Arts Center and Fun Barn. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. What's nearby Ohio University - ‪13 min drive‬ Peden Stadium - ‪14 min drive‬ Convocation Center - ‪14 min drive‬ Court Street - ‪15 min drive‬ John Calhoun Baker University Center - ‪15 min drive‬ Restaurants Ray's Harvest House - ‪8 min walk‬ Hot Stuff Pizza - ‪14 min walk‬ Subway - ‪14 min walk‬ Center Albany Cafe and Catering - ‪1 min drive‬ Albany Cafe - ‪2 min drive‬

Important Information

Check-in

4:00 PM

Check-out

10:00 AM

Pets

Allowed

Meet your host

Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

Superhost

28

Reviews

4.5

Rating

5 Years

Hosting

Response rate: 95%

Responds within a few hours

Available: Anytime

Speaks

About Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

We are an independently family owned and operated business local to Nelsonville. We love to explore and spend time outdoors. We believe everyone should experience a trip to Hocking Hills, so we are here to help make that happen for you and your guests. We have 17 cabin rentals and lodges, 2 Bed & Breakfasts, and 2 vacation homes to accommodate travelers. We take great pride in all our properties. We are constantly improving our properties by making new updates and renovations each year. We aim to please our guests because we want you to start family traditions and come back year after year. When you book with us, you are not just booking a vacation rental, you are booking a great customer experience. We make ourselves available at all times to make your trip to Hocking Hills enjoyable. Our customers are our top priority - we are here to help make your Hocking Hills memorable and can accommodate any of your needs. Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and Nelsonville stole our hearts. We have been avid outdoor lovers all our lives. We have been investing in Nelsonville since 2013 and we plan to keep helping grow the community for many years to come! We quickly fell in love with this quaint town and the people. We have grown up in nearby towns and attended Ohio University. This isn't just a vacation rental destination for us, this is our home. Watching our town and home grow has been a beautiful experience. We can't wait to watch what the future has in store. We hope that all our customers feel at home when they book a stay with us at 1st Choice Cabin Rentals. We hope you fall in love with Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and the quaint town of Nelsonville just like we did!

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Starting at$170/night