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Welcome to The Captain and Crew Quarters on Anchor Drive at Apple Valley Lake!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Howard, OH
  • Apple Valley Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Apple Valley Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kenyon College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mansfield, OH (MFD-Mansfield Lahn Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area

About this property

Welcome to The Captain and Crew Quarters on Anchor Drive at Apple Valley Lake!

Thank you for choosing The Captain and Crew Quarters at Apple Valley Lake for your Knox County getaway. The whole lower level is yours to enjoy as well as the fenced-in pet friendly* back yard and the upper rear deck (access from lower rear level). This is not a shared home! The upstairs (main floor) consists of 4 commercial office space units (non-residential). You can expect very little activity upstairs on the weekends and weekday evenings. The entrance to the Quarters is located on the lower rear of the property. You follow the new, private, ADA compliant (no stairs) cement walkway/ramp located on the north side of the building (the side away from 36/Coshocton Rd facing Witt’s Frozen Custard/Subway) down the north side, through the new fence gate backyard entrance, and then follow the path to the lower back patio/entrance. It's a short walk with no stairs. We have spent well over a year on the interior and exterior of the lower level to prepare for your stay. Our goal was to have a very enjoyable space with modern and extra conveniences/comforts at an affordable price. This private property located in the front of Apple Valley is minutes to the Apple Valley Golf Course, Gambier and Kenyon College, Kokosing Camp and Canoe Livery, and walking distance to the Shell Gas Station, The Pub at Apple Valley, Apple Valley Lake, and of course Subway and Witt’s Frozen Custard is in the adjacent property right up the street on Anchor Drive. Knox and Coshocton counties also provide many other indoor and outdoor adventures outside of this immediate area that are just a short drive away. Many of those are listed in the booklet provided in the Quarters. We are a local family owner/operator of Knox County and hope you enjoy The Captain and Crew Quarters as much as we do.

*(Be sure to enter number of pets in reservation details - $50 fee per pet/per stay).

-Dean, Denise and Matt

Property manager

Dean Opfer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Howard

Howard is home to this holiday home. Wolf Creek Pine Run Grist Mill and Walhonding Valley Historical Society Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mohican State Park and Pleasant Hill Lake Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Howard, OH

What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sutton Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Apple Valley Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kenyon College - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • King Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hunan Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The Captain and Crew Quarters on Anchor Drive at Apple Valley Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to The Captain and Crew Quarters on Anchor Drive at Apple Valley Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The Captain and Crew Quarters on Anchor Drive at Apple Valley Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The Captain and Crew Quarters on Anchor Drive at Apple Valley Lake! located?

Situated in Howard, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Apple Valley Lake and Sutton Beach. King Beach and Davis Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Relaxing

While it is under businesses, there was no one up there the whole weekend. It was quiet and relaxing. Really is a nice place to stay. Food and gas stations close by. I would definitely chose to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
A great property with very nice owners! Loved my stay here and really enjoyed the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Property is well maintained. Very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very responsive to any questions we had. Hot tub was great. We would definitely stay again. Only downside is that it is beside a main road so vehicle traffic is loud when outside, that wasn't an issue for us, just something to be aware of.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Great place

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Getaway

This is a great property! We had a great stay. They’re very dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Clean and great communication

The property was very clean and had all the basic amenities of home. Owners were very responsive to all communication. The location was ideal for my visit. Would definitley stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

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

Was exactly what we needed

Wanted to get out of town and explore with my wife and two boys. Property was quiet, clean, and very enjoyable. Looking forward to coming back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Nice property. Will stay there again if available next trip. Convenient for traveling with pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk M.

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

Great place for a small family to stay!!

Great place to stay if we get the opportunity again we would choose it again. Only thing I’d like to change about it is a washer and dryer! Otherwise great location to everything and nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Great, clean space!

This was a perfect spot for a couple of family members to sleep during our family reunion at a house on the lake. Very clean & comfortable! Close to our other family members. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great stay with puppy

Great stay. Was cold outside so did not utilize the hottub be inside was great. Had all the items needed to cook indoors. Close to Amish Country.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

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

Perfection !!

Start to finish everything was wonderful. We visit Apple Valley at least once a year and plan to stay here each time. The property was very safe despite being on the main road. The tall fence provided the perfect amount of privacy in the yard for my toddler. Inside everything was exactly like the pictures and very spacious. Owners provided advance notice of check in instructions and promptly responded to my 2 questions about the hot tub during my stay. I have no negative feedback to provide, just a thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dean Opfer

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Dean, Denise, and Matt started acquiring and working on commercial and residential properties in 2021. We know own 4 vacation rentals in Knox County, 1 commercial building, and two permanent rentals. Dean and Denise have lived in Knox County since 2008, and in Ohio most of their lives. Matt has lived in Ohio all of his life. We have done and continue to do much of the work ourselves to get our properties ready for our guests and/or tenants, which can take a very long time as we are not about shortcuts. This allows us to put our own touches and love into all of our properties (we are very picky for our brand), and we believe this is why we receive so many 5 Star reviews. Denise is our full-time property manager for all properties, our interior decorator, our lawn service, our snow service, our gardener, our book keeper, manages our cleaners as well as cleans our properties herself, and all around amazingly organized hard working gal. Dean manages the online booking and marketing, and both Matt and Dean do all the heavy construction, heavy lifting, updates and repairs to our properties. We do have contractors that handle work that requires licensed professionals, but anything else within our wheelhouses we try to handle ourselves carefully and with purpose. We all enjoy the outdoors, we are all are in love with everything Knox County has to offer, and we hope you find the fruits of our labors very enjoyable.

Why they chose this property

Denise and Dean have a primary residence in the Apple Lake community. They love the lake, the amenities, the public golf course, and the great outdoors. With it's central location to Apple Valley, Gambier, The Kokosing River, the Mohican River, The Mohawk River, and so many other great outdoor activities/experiences guests can enjoy in the immediate area, as well as the commercial office spaces/suites in the upper level, and the potential for a vacation rental on the lower level, this seemed the perfect property to purchase and invest some time and money into in order to see our vision to come true. We hope you enjoy the area and the comforts unit provides as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Knox county is absolutely beautiful. The unit is centrally located in front of Apple Valley near Gambier/Kenyon College, The Gap Trail, The Kokosing River, the Mohican River, The Mohawk River, The Falls at Honey Run, Mohican State park, Roscoe Village, Amish Country, and so much more. With so many great indoor and outdoor activities and experiences for guests to enjoy, there just isn't enough time or room to list them all (as much as we could is listed in the guest booklet located in the unit). This unit is pet friendly, sleeps 4-6, has amenities such as a walk-in floor to ceiling tile shower, hot tub, fire pit, and is walking distance to Subway, Witt's Frozen Custard, the Shell Gas Station, and The Pub at Apple Valley for food and entertainment. There is no other unit in the immediate area that can reasonably make the same claims. We hope you enjoy Knox County and the comforts and amenities our unit provides as much as we do.

Languages:

English

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