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Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!

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Beautiful view of Apple Valley Lake from front deck.
The trees around the front deck provide privacy.
Beautiful lake view from front deck. Enjoy wildlife, birds, deer, hummingbirds.
Kitchen is a gourmet chef's dream kitchen ... filtered drinking water.
Newly remodeled kitchen all cookware at arm's reach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Howard, OH
  • Apple Valley Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Apple Valley Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • King Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mansfield, OH (MFD-Mansfield Lahn Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!

Apple Valley Lake spa-like retreat. Come to gather with your family and/or friends and relax in this newly renovated home on a quiet cul-de-sac. If you like clean and organized, this is the vacation spot for you. Everything is new including furniture, mattresses, Calphalon cookware, dishes and kitchen utensils. All mattresses and pillow cases protected with encased covers. Sit on the front deck or the back porch and enjoy the view of the lake and the wildlife (deer, hummingbirds, etc). The main floor has 3 spa-like bedrooms and 2 spa-like bathrooms. The main floor has a great gathering place with the kitchen open to the dining space and living space. Don't miss any touchdowns while you are cooking with the 65" Roku TV easily viewable from the kitchen. The kitchen is a gourmet chef's dream with all amenities. The downstairs walkout basement game room has an additional sectional sofa, 65" Roku TV, card table, , a kitchenette as well as a private bedroom with a queen bed and 1 rollaway twin bed and a full bathroom with shower. A 5-minute walk to Davis Beach. Pups are welcome, poop bags and a trash can on the back porch are provided for your convenience of cleaning up after your pup. No Smoking at this property please!

Property manager

.Brenda
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ON THIS PROPERTY. FINES WILL BE CHARGED AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE IF THIS RULE IS IGNORED. THANK YOU!
PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET, THERE ARE POOP BAGS IN THE KITCHEN DRAWER AND THERE IS A CAN ON THE BACK PORCH.
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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

About the area

Howard

Howard is home to this holiday home. Bolton Theatre and Ariel-Foundation Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Valley Golf Course and Apple Valley Marina.
Map
Howard, OH

What's nearby

  • Apple Valley Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Davis Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Apple Valley Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • King Beach - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kenyon College - 15 min drive - 12.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hunan Garden - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! 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 Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House Artistic Spa-Like Retreat - Quiet Peaceful cul-de-sac - Pet-Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Howard holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Apple Valley Lake and Davis Beach. Apple Valley Golf Course and Sutton Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

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

Great location and incredible house!

We had a fantastic 2 night stay at this amazing property just 10 minutes from Kenyon College. The house was gorgeous, near a lake, and had plenty of space for my family (dog included). Highly recommended for those needing space when visiting the Gambier area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent Location and Property Dog Friendly

Charming place. Very clean and comfortable. Pretty lake view. Plenty of room for us and our dog. Updated throughout with nice kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Great Place!!

Brenda’s home is a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great

Beautiful place, very accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Clean and convenient to Kenyon and Mt. Vernon

Homeowners did a nice job of maintaining property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

lake house

Great communication with owner, house was clean and well maintained. Had all the required amenities. Nice neighborhood. Would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel G.

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

Annual golf trip

Brenda’s house was perfect! She was responsive and so easy to talk to, the house was very clean and updated nicely. It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lad S.

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

Great Weekend at a Great Place

Maybe cleanest VRBO ever! Immaculate. Everything you could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

j B.

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

Amazing Stay

Lake property was an amazing stay for the weekend. Recommend to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Simply Wonderful

It was perfect! We would stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Great place!

Beautiful house and area! It was perfect for us for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesseca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great quiet, peaceful place to stay after attending the 3 day music festival. We were even greeted by a deer when we got back from the store.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Beautiful Stay for Kenyon Family Weekend

Our family enjoyed a beautiful stay at Brenda's Artistic Retreat! This was by far the cleanest property we have ever experienced. The kitchen was a dream and wonderful for making a homecooked meal for our Kenyon student, The beds were truly comfortable, the spacious shower was fantastic, and we all wanted to bring the couches home with us. :) There was a gorgeous view of the lake from the deck-the perfect place for morning coffee. Thank you for a relaxing and worry-free weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Fabulous

We totally enjoyed our stay at Brenda’s home. Such a lovely and well appointed rental. We especially loved the deck that had a magnificent view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath T.

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

Great stay

Very nice property, no hot tub as advertised, but definitely would use the property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami O.

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

Look no further

I would say that this listing is 100% accurate, but it's actually understated. I've stayed in many vacation properties and am usually quite satisfied. However, this stay was exceptional. Beautifully appointed, meticulously kept, full of relaxing, energy and kindly managed. It will not disappoint
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Charming community for a getaway

We had a lovely and reinvigorating visit. The house was clean and pleasant and good for a larger group of mostly adults as it had many bedrooms. The kitchen was large and good for preparing large meals in. The neighborhood was nice for walks. Some of us went to nearby golf course, which was also good. A great place for a group getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

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

Perfect Retreat

The Hostess was amazing, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. This home was spotless in every way. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could want. This beautiful home was so comfortable, everything was provided you could want. It was so calming and pleasing to one’s eye. We had the perfect view of Apple Valley Lake on an upper level deck. We will stay here again. Judy Bud and Tulip
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Great property and owner was fantastic!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this VRBO property. Brenda was fantastic to work with. Only issue was that there were no washcloths provided. Thankfully we brought a few with us just in case as we weren't sure they would be available. This home was completely renovated recently and immaculately clean. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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

Great location near lake and front entrance of Apple Valley

Great location near lake and front entrance of Apple Valley- owner had great communication and even purchased us a new charcoal grill for use while there. Price vs amenities and spaces of house are great. Downstairs living area would be great for kids separate from upstairs or two families sharing the house. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamea H.

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

Wonderful Stay with Great View

The home is very accommodating with plenty of space to not be on top of each other. Very clean and close enough to shopping or just enjoying the beautiful location. Brenda was very helpful and provided great communication. Wonderful Stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

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

Girls weekend getaway

Thanks Brenda for a beautiful spot to spend some relaxing time with friends. What a wonderful location. We spent most of our time in the spacious open kitchen/dining area and on the porch over looking the lake. The space was perfect for the 8 of us. Thanks for providing everything we needed to just relax and enjoy each other's company. We hope to make a return trip soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne G.

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

Great reunion of friends

This property looked brand new and was beautifully maintained. We stayed there instead of in the dorms for our 45th college reunion. The house was perfect for us. Great indoor and outdoor space for chatting. We'd book again in a heartbeat if Brenda is still VRBO'ing her home, when we come back in 5 years for the big 5-0.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

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

Great getaway

Beautiful home. Beautiful location. Thanks for the experience. :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn C.

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

Amazing Host, Beautiful Property

Brenda was the best host we have ever had. She was great at communicating with us, and just one of the sweetest people we have ever met. I would rent from her anytime! We’ve stayed at other places in Apple Valley and they don’t even compare to this one. The view was beautiful, and the inside of the property is stunning. We had 4 adults and 4 kids and had plenty of space for all of us. The home was stocked with everything we needed and it was so clean! We will definitely be coming back! Thank you, Brenda!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by .Brenda

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests