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Fisherman's Cottage at Burr Oak Lake, Near Athens, Ohio University & Nelsonville

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Walk from the deck and into Burr Oak State Park forest with access to the lake
Relax in the hot tub among the Oak, Maple and Hickory forest
Enjoy the hot tub while overlooking the forest
Large sunroom with 10 picture windows
Large sunroom with 10 picture windows

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Glouster, OH
  • Burr Oak State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ohio University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fisherman's Cottage at Burr Oak Lake, Near Athens, Ohio University & Nelsonville

Nestled in nature, this quaint 2-bedroom cottage is perched 450-feet from the water's edge. Bordering Burr Oak State Park at Dock Area #2, it's a wonderful retreat for families, friends, couples, or hunting parties. Get all the benefits of the State Park and 664-acre lake while enjoying your very own private residence. This 2-bedroom cottage is situated in a peaceful forested, lakeside neighborhood. In the late fall and winter months, you will enjoy lake views from the deck. Spring and summer you will enjoy views of the forest.

While pets are welcome on this property, all pets must be pre-approved at time of booking and a pet fee will apply for each pet. You must notify owner at time of booking if you’re bringing a pet.

It is a short drive to a small town with restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores. Its conveniently located near one of Ohio's most scenic drives, St. Rt. 78, aka the Rim of the World. Take the highway to visit many awesome communities within minutes.

The Float Shack, a camp store & boat rental that sells bait & tackle, and serves up craft soda ice cream floats is just down 2-minutes down the street. Cabin guests receive 10% off Kayak & pontoon rentals!

This is a hunter’s paradise with thousands of acres of public hunting, hiking and fishing are at your doorstep.

One of the original cottages built on Burr Oak Lake, Fisherman's Cottage sleeps up to 6 people comfortably in beds. The top level features a new bathroom with shower/tub, full kitchen, dining table, beautiful live-edge oak bar, and seating area. The top-level bedroom has a very comfortable full-size futon and twin bunk. Large enough for a couple to sleep well, or makes a great sleeping quarters for three kids.

TOP LEVEL FEATURES:
• Bedroom #1: Bunk bed with full on bottom and twin on top. Blankets, Dresser and Small Wardrobe, small dresser and window unit a/c during the warmer months.
• Full Bathroom: Toilet, Tub, Shower, Sink, Toilet Paper, Towels for 6 people
• Full Kitchen: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Oven, Microwave, Sink, Cookware, Plates, Bowls, Silverware, Paper Towels, Dish Soap, Dish Towels
• Dining Area: Dining Table & 4 chairs, Oak Bar with bar stools, wall mount heater.
• Lounge Area: A loveseat with sleeper bed, and a chair.

BOTTOM LEVEL FEATURES:
Bedroom #2:
Queen Bed
Wardrobe
Two night stands w/drawers
Pillows, Sheets and Blankets
Room divider to separate sleeping area from lounge area.

Lounge area:
Flip-top Desk
Desk Chair



Laundry Room (Available with three-night stay):
Apartment size washer and dryer

Sun Room:
12'x24' sun room
10 large picture windows overlooking the forest and lake
Lounge Area
Couch
Love seat
Chairs
Flat screen TV (no cable)
DVD player
Library of Movies
Card Table and Chairs
Selection of Board Games

DECK & YARD FEATURES:
Wrap-around walk-out deck
Forest views
Late-Fall/Winter/Early-Spring lake views
5-person Hot Tub
Table, chairs and shade umbrella
Fire pit
Gas/Charcoal Grill and Smoker
Kayak and Paddleboard rentals available at discounted rates to cottage guests

5-minute drive to Burr Oak State Park Lodge
5-minute drive to Marina
30-minute drive to Athens and Ohio University
30-minute drive to Nelsonville
25-minute drive to McConnelsville
40-minute drive to New Lexington
40-minute drive to Crooksville

Area Attractions Include:
• Burr Oak State Park
• Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding
• Wayne National Forest
• Wolf Creek Wildlife Area
• Fishing boat rentals
• Pontoon rental
• Guided lake tours and nature classes
• Ohio University
• Baileys Mountain Bike Trail System
• Hocking College
• Tecumseh Trails UTV/ATV Park
• Golf
• Tennis
• Disc Golf
• Sunday Creek Raceway
• Midway Speedway Dirt Track ...
... and more

*please note Fisherman’s Cottage is located away from the main highway on a private drive. Inclement weather may impact travel and utilities such as electric. Refunds are not issued due to inclement weather. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended in winter months and during inclement weather.


Unauthorized pets or guests will result in eviction.

Property manager

Mark & Emma Brunton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Multiple properties available. CONTACT OWNER
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pre-approval required. Pet fee will apply.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking inside cottage. Properly dispose butts
You must notify owner at time of booking if you’re bringing a pet. Pet fee required for all approved pets. Unauthorized pets will result in eviction.
The max occupancy of this house is 6. Unauthorized off-site visitors are not permitted on the property.Parties & social gatherings are also banned
Pets are not allowed on furniture or bed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Multiple properties available. CONTACT OWNER
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Glouster

Located in Glouster, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Burr Oak State Park and Wayne National Forest Athens Unit, while Stuart's Opera House and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glouster, OH

What's nearby

  • Burr Oak State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Burr Oak Reservoir - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hocking College - 29 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Ohio University - 32 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miller Brands of SE Ohio - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Little Italy Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Cottage at Burr Oak Lake, Near Athens, Ohio University & Nelsonville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Cottage at Burr Oak Lake, Near Athens, Ohio University & Nelsonville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Cottage at Burr Oak Lake, Near Athens, Ohio University & Nelsonville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Cottage at Burr Oak Lake, Near Athens, Ohio University & Nelsonville located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Burr Oak State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Burr Oak Reservoir and Wayne National Forest Athens Unit. Trimble State Wildlife Area and Perry County District Library - Corning Branch are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie H.

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

Backwoods

We really enjoyed staying here. If you’re looking for a home in the woods this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Comfortable

It was comfortable and convenient to our purpose for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sloane D.

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

Great Cabin Getaway

We stayed here for a chill camp themed bachlorette party- and it was wonderful! Lots to explore in the area and the house was the perfect landing spot. Hot tub was clean and a nice way to end the evenings. Mark and Emma are great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Best Birthday Weekend

We stayed here for my birthday getaway. We had the best time. We barely were in the cabin. If we weren’t sitting in the hot tub after the day of trail riding on the 4 wheeler we were sitting out on the back deck enjoying the peace and the view. We brought our dog and she loved it as well exploring all of the surroundings. We are going back for Christmas and I can’t wait. Mark was an amazing host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Lake cottage in the woods

Fisherman’s Cottage is cute and comfortable. A short walk in the woods took us to Burr Oak Lake where we kayaked and paddleboarded. The host is a very good communicator!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel U.

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

Girls trip

We had a great time and loved kayaking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin P.

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

Goid

Loved the hot tube
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann B.

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

Burr Oak Cottage

This was a fun little place to stay-owners were great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geordan M.

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

Great place

Hosts were very responsive and the location had many amenities. Big fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Great place for a weekend getaway.

Enjoyed the visit! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Davis D.

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

Weekend get away

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

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

Beautiful

We had a mini vacation here and it was just beautiful. We loved the sounds of nature and the hiking trails. Excellent setup to make dinners as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Cute and quiet lake cottage

We had a great little getaway at this lakeside cottage. Walk down to the lake and docks right from the backyard, porch overlooking the woods/lake, and a comfortable sunroom to play games or watch a movie. Host was very friendly and helpful - Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN L., Westerville, Ohio

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

Served our needs perfectly

Worked out very well for us! Great area and house is as described. There have obviously been mice in the downstairs living room area but it is a fishing cabin so no big deal for us. The hot tub was great for some back pain relief! Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Graduation

Great place not too close to OU which was a bummer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harley B.

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

Just what we were looking for

This was the perfect place to stay to escape for a while. The location is out of the way enough to feel like you're hidden in a cabin in the woods. The big entertainment space downstairs was a perfect spot to relax during the day and at night, the view of the stars through the silhouette of the trees overhead was breathtaking. A good property for a few close friends or family members to hide away for a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Perfect little getaway!

The cottage was everything we could have asked for and more! We spent mornings drinking coffee and making breakfast in the (very well supplied) kitchen, afternoons and evenings exploring the surrounding areas, and nights were spent in the hot tub and around a campfire making s’mores. The sleeping accommodations were comfortable, and we utilized the sunroom more than any other part of the interior! Mark & Emma were so friendly when we met them while renting our pontoon. Can’t recommend this property or it’s owners enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sara B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Definitely a fishermen's cabin

We were up to go to Burr Oak lake for the weekend, and this was one of the few places in Burr Oak that allowed animals. Small, but didn't seem that small because of the layout. Mark was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great time here.

The property was exactly what we wanted and what was advertised! We had a great time along bigger than it looks when you pull up. It had everything we needed. Mark an Emma were great hosts. Took care of everything. We needed total swear to buy the live Bait and even Had a boat for us to rent. It was a great time start to finish. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

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

Loved it!!!

We had such a fun time at Mark’s place! They kindly left some essentials for us (paper towels, Various spices, etc) which was so nice of them. The hot tub rocked, the surroundings were quiet and relaxing, the electronics were all working perfect. The house was spacious and the decor was so homey and comfortable. Everything was on point, we’d love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Impressed!

Came down for a fall fishing trip and this was a great place for it. Cabin was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay (even coffee!). Close to the dock so it was easy to get our boat in the water. It's a beautiful lake and in two days of fishing, never saw another person on the lake! We are hoping to make a return trip. Tell the fish we're coming back to get them!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

BRADLEY S.

A Little Getaway

The cabin is cozy and well equipped. While there isn’t a direct path from the back of the cabin to the lake, we were able to hike thru the woods to the lake without a problem. Nice deck and hot tub but we were unable to enjoy a fire because of the rain. Easy drive to the Burr Oak Lodge and hiking trails. Overall, we had an enjoyable time and thanks for allowing us to stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

Excellent hideout!

This cottage is a great escape--quiet, green (in Aug.), and cozy without being cramped. The grill, deck, hot tub, and bonfire pit would have kept us occupied enough for a few days retreat, but we went out onto the lake, too. Note that you can't actually see the lake from the house, at least in summer, but short drives will get you to the docks, the lodge, the beach, etc. We highly recommend renting a pontoon boat for an afternoon. Mark's communication was great--he also rents kayaks if you want them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Janine M.

Nice but misleading...

The lake is not visible... maybe in winter. It's a 5 minute drive to the lake. It's not on the lake. The lone window air conditioner was not enough for the whole cottage. Cute place to stay. Did not like that we had to pay per day to use the hot tub. We used it one day but paid for 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Perfect Place for Quality Time Connecting!

My boyfriend and I came down here to celebrate my birthday and our two year anniversary. This cottage was the perfect place for a weekend of quality time! We loved having the full kitchen and grill, as we typically prefer to cook over eating out. The hot tub was perfect for the two of us, we saw the reviews saying they wished it was more private so we just brought our small canopy! Our first morning there I walked downhill from the cottage to the docks and was able to actually meet Mark as he was setting off on a pontoon. Emma was incredibly friendly and helpful as well, and even let us meet their gorgeous dog! We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to truly relax and spend some uninterrupted time with eachother. They have a couple other properties nearby as well! We will certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Emma Brunton

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We are a small adventure-loving family that loves sharing our lakeside vacation cottage with others. At any given moment, you will find us on the trail, fishing the lake or riding the hills.

See our website at www.BurrOakGetaways.com

Why they chose this property

The Burr Oak region is a hidden gem. Not too far from shopping, and close enough to Ohio University to commute on a daily basis, this cottage was calling to us. We purchased it in 2013 and have since totally renovated it from floor to ceiling. Mark took elements from the log cabin he grew up in and incorporated into the renovation.

What makes this property unique

Peace—that's what we find here. Sit and watch the abundant wildlife, or take a walk down the hill to the lake. It is a truly wonderful and unique slice of lake life.

Languages:

English