You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Lake House for Family & Friends
Just float thru life in this centrally located new lake house. Across the street is a walk/bike path to the north shore of Buckeye Lake & public boat ramp is less that 1/2 mile. Walk to restaurants, Yacht Club, ice cream, Boat Yard for bike or kayak rental or just enjoy a drink with live music. Fenced yard for small pets (no more than 25 lbs accepted) or enjoy enclosed front entryway to watch the sunset. Roku TV & wi-fi available. National Trails raceway a 5 minute drive from house. Weekends must be two nights (Fri & Sat). When booking, you must tell us how many guests there will be to have enough towels, etc. We must know if you are bringing a pet, breed & size. Pet fee of $50 must be paid at booking or reservation can be cancelled.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Watkins Island. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 3-minute walk from Watkins Island and 4 minutes on foot from Buckeye Lake Brewery
The Lake House for Family & Friends offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
On a lake
Things to do
Motor boating nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Weekendsrequire2nightstay.
FridaystaymusthaveSaturdaystay
Singlestaysduringweekdays
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Plz let us know ages of all guests
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Note from host: Plz let us know ages of all guests
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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.
Reviews
The Lake House for Family & Friends Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Beth Ann B., Chapel Hill, NC, USA
2 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Accurate listing and clear communication. Short easy walk to lake. Met our needs.
Beth Ann B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelly L.
21 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend at the racetrack.
The house was fully equipped with everything we needed. it was clean and homy. We had a dog with us and was glad to see the fenced in yard. Our host was very welcoming and accommodating. Centrally located near gas, groceries, restaurants and a beautiful lake. We were there for the weekend so there was a fair amount of traffic on the busy street which made sleep a little difficult.
Shelly L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Karen S.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family getaway
Our stay was great. 3 bedrooms perfect.
Karen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew S.
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Trip to Buckeye Lake
We were in town for a family event. The rental house served out needs perfectly.
Matthew S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Jody W.
13 Feb 2025
Good stay
Location was convenient to restaurants/brewery, but just something to be conscience about is the traffic noise; house is right on state route. Very cute place though and served its purpose.
Jody W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bruce H.
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and close to the lake
Nice place to get some focused work done during the off season. Thanks!
Bruce H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in early spring - just needed to vacate our home for 2 nights. Summer would be great!
Very convenient and had all of the necessities.
Lisa W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shawn W.
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little house in a convenient location
I was using this house to accommodate family visiting in from out of state. We spent a weekend exploring central Ohio. This house is a fun mix of modern and vintage decor in a convenient location. With easy access to I-70 you can use this place as a basecamp for doing all kinds of fun stuff without having to deal with the traffic and hassles of Columbus. I would definitely stay here again.
Shawn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lana G.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
The property was great.. Girls weekend getaway.. all 6 of us had an amazing time..
Lana G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
janelle p.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
good location
The house has a good location right across the street from the lake and Boatyard. It is good value for the price.
janelle p.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca D.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful visit
lovely lake house, close to everything. definitely recommend.
Rebecca D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacie C.
5 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay. House was clean and the beds were comfortable. I would stay here again
Stacie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Sandra K.
27 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A week at Buckeye Lake
Love the house. Clean, and just like the pictures showed. Love the Boat Yard, and walk-in the bike path. Also they allowed our well trained dog 🐶 more places needs to be like these great owners. They was nice also. We will return!
Sandra K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angelisa J.
27 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a cute little house.
The owner and maintenance lady were friendly and helpful.
Angelisa J.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric W.
27 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean efficient comfortable
Great little place with just what you need. Comfortable beds. Super clean throughout. Great place! Thank you.
Eric W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melinda S.
26 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2023
We had a wonderful visit with our son for Thanksgiving. The home was well maintained and just the perfect size for our stay. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Melinda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Timothy H.
26 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for business visit!
We've stayed here for business multiple times because it is always clean and comfortable, easy access and usually available. Highly recommend.
Timothy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Timothy H.
5 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
We really appreciate the accommodations for our business needs! We will stay again!
Timothy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Timothy H.
2 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and nicely decorated
Stayed several nights for business visit. Nicely laid out and nicely decorated. Everything looked new. Fit our needs perfectly!
Timothy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marie E.
22 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable lake vibes
Stayed at this property just across the road from Buckeye Lake. It was clean, convenient with fun lake vibes. Barb was easy to work with and gave some good tips for the area. Would definitely stay again.
Great home and convenient location. I will definitely return to this home again.
tammy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S., Kent
3 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Very nice place, close and convenient to everything. Walking distance to bars, restaurants and the lake. We would definitely stay here again.
Lisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy H.
2 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a getaway
Very clean. We enjoyed our visit. Location is great, within walking distance the lake and places to eat and drink
Jeremy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristi t.
20 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
lots of fun within walking distance
We had a great time here, and loved walking to the Boatyard for music and drinks, the path for great views of the lake & houses, and Our Diner for breakfast. Thank you so much for a great place to stay!
Kristi t.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda C.
4 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lake stay!
Unfortunately, I could only stay one night due to not feeling well! Wonderful property! Beautifully renovated inside! Barb was wonderful! I’m a light sleeper so being close to the road kept me up a little at night. I liked having a fenced front yard for my small havanese! I would definitely stay again!