Scenic Setting Just 8 Minutes From Athens

Athens, Ohio
$201 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Pleasant Hill Retreat is a clean, comfortable, scenic two bedroom apartment/getaway; 1.5 baths, sleeps four adults and two youth very well. Children are welcome and with pet approval, a $35 per-pet fee per-night is charged. Please note that for guests beyond two there is an additional fee which VRBO may not display unless you click View Details below the rate total.

Just minutes to O.U., shopping and dining. A spacious living room overlooks a private lake as do two bedrooms and decks.There is a fully equipped eat-in kitchen w/coffee and the apartment wonderfully accommodates travelers, explorers and small families. While the laundry room is available to guests, it is also accessible to the owners with a lockable door ensuring privacy.

This place is a great hub for activities related to Ohio University, the micro breweries and restaurants of Athens, hiking trails, Strouds Run State Park, lakes, boat rentals, picnic areas, and the O.U. golf course. A 50 minute drive will take you into the heart of the Hocking Hills. Although the lake view is only a borrowed one, it does offer an amazing vista and wildlife abounds.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Energy-saving Switches Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golfing On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Sand Pails Outside For Those Who Smoke Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Sarah

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Gorgeous property, clean and full of thoughtful details, with lovely hosts!

  • Heather V.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    Lovely and peaceful location

  • Scott J.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 1, 2025

    Beautiful, serene property. Clean, comfortable stay

  • Evan C.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Very clean and nice private space

  • Janice P.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2025

    Stayed Nov 3, 2025

    Everything was in great condition. It was a quiet, peaceful setting with a wonderful view.I'd definitely stay there again.

  • Tina B.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Great place in a great location with an amazing view.

  • Lyndell W.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    A peaceful retreat only a few minutes from Ohio University.

  • Jon L.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    The stay was great. The house is very nice and the view/location is excellent.

  • Taylor M.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Always a pleasure to enjoy the view from this secluded and comfortable booking.

  • Cassandra A.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Everything was absolutely beautiful and amazing. Between the property itself and the owners I couldn't have asked for an easier and more pleasant experience. We will definitely be interested in coming back in nature!

  • J. Darlene H.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    This was my second visit to the Pleasant Hill property. It then felt like home away from home. The layout is so accomodating. Our college girl decided she would like to live there instead of the dorm. It was my husband's first visit. He loved the place and said he definitely would return. Matt and Carrie are just the nicest people that you may encounter.

  • Mell T.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Beautiful place. Hosts thought of everything. Very organized, clean & quiet.

  • Marcia D.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Excellent!

  • noah w.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    The property was super nice we had a wonderful stay

  • Bob R.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    Great apartment with everything we needed for a relaxing trip. Would love to stay again.

  • Carmel N.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Awesome to come back again! Love to be close to campus, have full kitchen, and be able to bring the dog. Thanks for a great stay.

  • Sandy plus Randy H.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    Wish we could have stayed here longer, it was a treat! So clean inside and very organized. It is clear that these hosts have been doing this for while. Thank you and can’t wait to be back!

  • Annie B.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    This place was a real treasure. The apartment is in the bottom story of the home with floor to ceiling windows, showcasing the beautiful creek. We bumped into Carrie & Matt as we were arriving and they were generous to rattle off a few great hiking and food recommendations - we loved these! The hosts have done everything to make their cabin cozy and welcoming. Small flashlights on the nightstands, available toiletries, firm/quality mattresses, plenty of kitchenware - we loved all the small touches. We spent hours outside on the porch reading and talking and enjoying the view. Thanks for a great weekend!

  • Corbin C.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    This was a fantastic location and satisfying stay. The accommodations exceeded our expectation so much so we tried to rent it again, but the date we needed was unavailable. Highly recommend staying here.

  • Karan A.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Its a perfect getaway if someone wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It was a beautiful house located at the banks of lake. We wanted to visit Hocking Hills State Park and this location was just 40 mins drive from there. A perfect place to relax.

  • Sharon E.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Wonderful apartment in the woods under Owner's residence. View of woods and lake was beautiful. Minutes away from OU campus. Owner was very thoughtful with amenities and have the place set up nicely for guests. Pet friendly. We will come back again!

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 21, 2024

    Carrie and Matt provided a wonderful apartment to unwind after OU move-in day. All the extras amd information were so appreciated!

  • Chelsea H.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Hosts are very nice

  • Carmel N.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Great stay! Our old blind dog settled in easy and we were able to enjoy the weekend with our Ohio Bobcat! Well stocked kitchen, also had backup toiletries etc just in case. Pleasant Hill Winery is just down the road and Shade Winery is about 10 mins away. This was the least ‘buggy’ place we have tried in the area. Very well done and enjoyable stay.

  • Jady J.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    We had a lovely experience! The apartment is in a treed area overlooking a lake… a variety of amenities and supplies were provided. We enjoyed getting to know Athens, Ohio and exploring Shrouds Run State Park. Pleasant Hill Vineyard and Little Fish Brewery were two highlights! Thank you! We hope to stay there again.

  • Bruce B.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    I had a very pleasant 5 night stay. Very peaceful location. It is a huge apartment with everything you could need. It was a great home base to ride the motorcycle roads of the Windy 9.

  • Marcia D.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Second time staying at this property. It was just as wonderful as the first time!

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Total

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$201+
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