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Close to Oxford and Miami U. Pet friendly, and away from college shenanigans

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A dog strolls along the winding path of stepping stones across the lush lawn.
Traditional two-story house with a central entrance and a well-manicured lawn.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, wooden floor, and a small table with chairs.
Relax in a hot tub with a serene view of the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Gym

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Oxford, OH
  • Miami University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Yager Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hueston Woods State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hamilton, OH (HAO-Butler County Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (508)
The price is €83
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Close to Oxford and Miami U. Pet friendly, and away from college shenanigans

Come stay at the historic Brown farm (circa 1818). The cottage is the farm’s original ice house, but is far from chilly. The cottage has been completely renovated, while saving a few historic details. We recently went solar and have an auto generator, so you can feel good about environmental impact, while never being disturbed by a power outage.

The cottage is best described as a studio apartment. It has a full kitchen, bedroom/living space and full bath (shower only). The bedroom/living space has a queen (medium soft) bed. The cottage is optimal for 2 guests; however, an inflatable twin mattress is available for one additional guest (upon request).

Guests have access to a heated pool (May15- October 1) and hot tub (year round).

Come enjoy our 14 acre property including our native prairie restoration project. Our stocked pond is there for you to enjoy along with a pond-side fire pit.

We are pet friendly ($20.00 fee), but do not have fencing to contain your furry friends. There are two dog parks close by and our entire property is available for leash walking.

We are less than 2 miles from uptown Oxford and Miami U, and 3 miles from Hueston Woods State Park which offers mountain biking trails, road riding, Acton Lake, hiking trails, horseback riding (summer only), a dog park and great birding. The Hueston Woods Lodge has a nice restaurant that rarely has a long wait.
This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Miami University. An outdoor pool, a gym and 1 hot tub are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with private pool, kitchen and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Miami University and a few minutes from Hueston Woods State Park
Close to Oxford and Miami U. Pet friendly, and away from college shenanigans offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. Close to Oxford and Miami U. Pet friendly, and away from college shenanigans also features barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service.

This Oxford cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Kathleen Nickel, Tom Cooke

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please text the host upon checkout, we can begin to prepare for next guests.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Close to Oxford and Miami U. Pet friendly, and away from college shenanigans Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 184 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is so cozy and quaint. Wish we had more time to explore and utilize the amenities more. Great location, just a quick drive to campus. The plus was the charger available for EV charging. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing couple getaway!!!

Me and my husband had a wonderful 2night stay it was very relaxing. The pool and hottub were amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ice House Cottage.

We had a great time, the hosts were very helpful. The cottage was everything we hoped for, the pond is very nice and close by. Super location to the State Park and Oxford. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun

Was greeted upon arrival everyone was so nice and helpful!!The pool was so nice along with hotub and shower ! The pond was a blast we caught a few fish in between rain storms lol !! Had zero issues and we will be back again next year thank you for making this place available to enjoy and making our bdays special
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Weekend in Oxford!

Our family had an incredible weekend in Oxford! This place truly exceeded our expectations! We really enjoyed all of the amazing amenities, especially having access to both a pool and a hot tub. The grounds were stunning and really offered a serene and beautiful environment. Highly recommend for a nice, relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay

The cottage is very clean and cute. The property is gorgeous. The pool was the perfect temperature and very clean. It was too hot to use the hot tub. There is a beautiful pond and the area was perfect for an early morning walk. Highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip for a girl and her pup

The hosts were very friendly and thoughtful. The property and cottage were very clean and well maintained. The trails were freshly mowed and easy to walk. A storm came through the 2nd evening and we lost power but only for a minute. They are also solar so the generator kicked on automatically and was actually very quiet. The pool was extremely clean and very relaxing. Would highly recommend for a couple get away especially if you have pets since they are pet friendly. It’s located in the country but close enough to town that restaurants deliver!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Nice home, enjoyed the pool! Owners are very nice and also responsive when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

D B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get-away

The cottage was exactly as described. My wife and our two dogs loved the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Pool and hot tub were great, cottage was clean and fully stocked
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance B.

Liked: Cleanliness

My own little apartment

Very handy. Park at the door, windows that open all around, pool and hot tub, and owners available if needed. Best choice in Oxford.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

I was really surprised by this little hidden gem. It was so convenient to Miami University and I will definitely book it again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

This is our favorite place to stay when visiting our daughter who is graduating from Miami University.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY B.

Liked: Cleanliness

College visit

We have stayed before and love it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The IceHouse

Lovely cozy quiet clean home. Highly recommend for anyone visiting at Miami of Ohio.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely space

I thoroughly enjoyed my time. The house and hot tub were lovely. And proximity to town and the state park were perfect! Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most Adorable!

This is one of the most adorable VRBO I have ever rented. I'm actually sad that it is booked for the rest of my dates. The communication with the host was great. The property was super clean and neat. It was the perfect distance from Miami U. We can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing little gem

Favorite place to stay in Oxford!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and host

The house was amazing. The host was awesome and very accommodating. Had a great time fishing in the lake, everything was perfect. Highly recommended. Our travel plans got changed and they worked with us on the issue. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage full of amenities

This is a lovely place just outside of town on a beautiful peaceful farm. Kathleen was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The cottage is very sweet and comfortable with nice touches like snacks and kitchen basics.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Having access to a kitchen while visiting my daughter at college was awesome. The place was very clean and quiet. It was so close to the campus (about 1 mile) but felt like you were totally out in the country and away from the busy campus/uptown area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A., Massillon, oh

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend this property

This is such a cute property! Better than the pictures. So clean, comfortable, and cozy. It's more spacious than I anticipated and is very well appointed. Overall, it was great place to stay while in town to visit our kids at Miami!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for two!

The cottage was cute and clean with attentive hosts. We would definately stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025