The Lookout, A River Retreat

Loveland, Ohio
$492 avg/night
Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Baths | Sleeps 14

Celebrate any season and relax with the whole family at The Lookout - our first spacious river retreat at Watershed! Located directly on the majestic Little Miami River, surrounded by wooded hillsides, and a natural wellspring-fed creek, this is the ideal setting for both relaxation & fun for all ages. You`ll fall in love with the park-like grounds, the fire pit surrounded by adirondack chairs, & sweeping river views, as well as over 300 ftof private shoreline to wade out in pristine waters, cast a line and snag a smallmouth, or easily launch a kayak for a lazy float trip with friends.

If unlimited options for ‘unplugged’ family fun (without having to drive anywhere) is what you’ve been seeking, The Lookout delivers like no other vacation retreat! Tune in to nature’s soundtrack of rustling leaves, clear, rushing creek water, and excited shouts of discovery from the kids, when they spot their first salamander, crawdad…or maybe even an arrowhead! Enjoy your morning coffee by the water, watching the bald eagles soar through the Sycamore trees, or unwind with an evening glass of wine on the comfy rockers of the private deck.

Share old memories and make new ones over some toasty s’mores around the campfire and fall asleep to a free nightly symphony, compliments of the crickets and bullfrogs in the distance . If it gets a little rainy, come inside and choose a board game, work a jigsaw puzzle, play a retro 2-player arcade video game, or watch a family movie on one of the giant flat screens.

Rested & Relaxed, it’s time to venture into downtown Loveland! While you may feel removed from it all, just remember that all of Loveland’s modern conveniences are just a short ride away - luxury restaurants, quaint boutiques, cold (adult!) beverages. Plus, quick trips to the grocery store or a great local pizza or Mexican restaurant are less than a 5 minute drive from the house!

Coming Soon - ‘The Heist’! Built in 1860 and currently undergoing restoration, this historic, character-filled cabin will be joining the Watershed collection in July! Earning it’s place in Cincinnati lore for a famous Rembrandt art heist (gone wrong), this quiet riverfront cabin is loaded with quirky features, comfy swings on screened porches, a private campfire area by the rushing creek and even a working outhouse. Check back for updates on progress!


House Features:
- Renovation 2023 - Fully Updated
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- Private Back Deck w/ Seating for 8-10+
- Sleeps 14 People! (Four Bedrooms, 3 Full Bathrooms)
- Family Friendly (Pack-N-Play, High Chair, Kid Games, etc)
- Direct, access to the Little Miami River, kayak/canoe launch from private shoreline
- Plenty of Onsite Parking
- Gathering Area on the River w/ Seating & Fire Pit
- Creak Walking
- All Digital Access - High-speed Fioptics WiFi
- Powerful Wifi (in house)
- Two Large Living Spaces w/ Smart TVs!
- Tech Friendly
- Available for Corporate retreats
- Located less than 10 Minutes to Kings Island
- Loveland Bike Trail - Several Access Points Within Minutes from House (Closest Access 8 Minutes via Bike) Family Friendly Mostly Flat Ride
- Located 30 Minutes to Downtown Cincinnati
- Less than 5 Min from major showing locations (Grocery Stores, Shopping, etc)
- Public Goods (Soaps, Shampoos, Conditioners)


Things to Do:
Downtown Loveland | Open Container
Several Higher End establishments (Bars, Eateries, Boutiques, Ice Cream Shops, Coffee Shops, Sweets, Pizza and more), Live entertainment on the river Options!
Loveland Bike Trail (Bike Rentals, Water Toys Rentals, etc )
Kings Island & Soak City (Less than 10 Minutes Away)
Historic Loveland Castle
Loveland PlayHouse
Fishing (Ohio Gaming License Required)
Nearby Golf Courses
Loveland Farmers Market
HOUSE RULES

Please note, we do have a few house rules for you to follow:

We do NOT allow smoking of any kind on the property. This includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, weed, or any type of illegal substance. If determined that smoking has occurred on the property during your stay, you as the listed guest will be subject to a $250 fine upon check out.

Per the City of Cincinnati and its ordinances, the number of people on the reservation must NOT be exceeded at any time unless otherwise approved by the host. If determined that an additional guest visited the property during your stay, you will be subject to a $500 fine upon check out.

Cameras that are on the exterior of the property are recording 24/7 and can be used to support host if needed. We have a zero tolerance policy. Please note that at anytime we find out that the connection point on the interior of the property has been adjusted, it would be subject to fine or removal from the property.

**Please do not unplug/disconnect any internet routers or boxes without first contacting us! Our unit security requires an active internet signal at all times. Unplugging any router/box without host approval result in an additional fee. The unit will also be subject to host entry to remedy the issue at our discretion.**

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

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

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 14

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Stay stay for our family! We were very comfortable with the layout and it was very clean. Host was very responsive to our questions.

  • Lauren S.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Stocked kitchen super convenient to the comp we went to.

  • Stephen M A.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Great experience at this fantastic property, home has pretty much everything you would need plus a few extras.

  • Berni

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Nice house, stocked with everything you need for some time away from home. Beds were comfortable and the linens were amazing! Would easily rent from these owners again!

  • Susan H.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at the River House. It was just as listed. The house was clean! We always got a prompt response when we had questions. We were very pleased with the property!

  • John W.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Kind of a drive out there

  • Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    It was summer so we did Kings Island, and Noahs Ark,and played pickleball at Keehner Park in Mason, went to Jungle Jims a good time had by all and memories made with kids and grandkids. We were comfortable and slept well no issues with the place, it was great!

  • Kelly F.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2023

    Stayed Dec 25, 2023

    Wonderful property! We have some tall family members who had to be careful enjoying the lower level, but overall it was very comfortable and exceptionally clean. Owners were super on communication. Would definitely book again in the future. Thanks for the great stay!

  • Pam C.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2023

    Stayed Jun 5, 2023

    The Lookout - River Retreat: a beautifully decorated & roomy house! Loved all the ‘fish/river/outdoors’ theme throughout the house. The beds were very comfortable & overall the house was very clean. Plenty of towels/washcloths. It was at a convenient (to great restaurants & shopping in Loveland)/scenic location. We came to Ohio to visit family in various town in nearby areas & the house was located so that traveling was quite easy. It was a very easy check-in & check-out. What few issues that may have occurred - Drew was responsive / helpful. We would definitely love to return one day!

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$492+
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