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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Buckeye Lake, OH

Buckeye Lake Brewery18 min walk
National Trail Raceway10 min drive
Buckeye Lake State Park17 min drive
Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)38 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Overall we had a great time while our stay here, Tom is quick to respond.

Brandon Y.

Sep 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest

1 Single Bed

Guest 2

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities

If you are looking for a quiet getaway retreat, visit the cozy Beacon for some good ol' fashion R&R. If you are looking for a more adventurous trip full of lake activities like boating, fishing, skiing, paddle-boarding, and tubing, a stay at the lake-neighboring Beacon is just what you need. Retire home to the Beacon after a night on the town exploring local pubs, restaurants, shops, and all Buckeye Lake has to offer.

The Beacon is a 100-year-old cottage located in Ohio's first state park. It has grown from its original 1 room fishing cabin with an outhouse on the old canal to a cozy 850 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath fully functional home, with just enough modern to keep you both relaxed and connected. The Beacon is centrally located just 30 minutes from downtown Columbus and only 40 minutes from the Hocking Hills. Family festivities are offered all year round, from welcoming the New Year with Benny the Bass and the Polar Plunge, to spectacular 4th of July firework shows.

A few days at the lake and you will think you were gone for a week!

Please visit explorebuckeyelake.org for surrounding attractions!

**All short-term rentals in the Village of Buckeye Lake are governed under Ordinances #2022-36 and #2023-27

Property manager

Tom

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Be mindful of full time residents in the neighborhood.

No loud music or house parties

Do not use yard behind the home or wooded area, it is not property of home owner

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buckeye Lake

Located in Buckeye Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Buckeye Lake Brewery and Cumberland Trail Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buckeye Lake State Park and Dawes Arboretum. Heath City Water Park and Great Harvest Bread are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Buckeye Lake, OH

What's nearby

Buckeye Lake Brewery - 18 min walk
National Trail Raceway - 10 min drive
Dawes Arboretum - 13 min drive
Buckeye Lake State Park - 17 min drive
Denison University - 19 min drive

Getting around

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Rest Area 5-18 - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Hayman's Dari Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Papa Boo's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private family friendly house within walking distance to Buckeye Lake amenities located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Buckeye Lake Brewery and within 9 miles (15 km) of Licking Memorial Family and Dawes Arboretum. National Trail Raceway and Buckeye Lake State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Y., Grand Blanc

26 Sept 2023

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

Would stay here again !

Overall we had a great time while our stay here, Tom is quick to respond.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

24 July 2023

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

Perfect Lake House Getaway!

The Beacon was the perfect lake house getaway for our family. The house had all of the amenties needed in a quiet and pleasant lake community. It was a very relaxing time and we enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

11 July 2023

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

Nice little cottage

We enjoyed our stay here. Pretty setting and very close to the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

7 July 2023

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

Buckeye lake getaway

Cozy little house with everything we needed . Close to everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

J D.

26 June 2023

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

Great little getaway

Great getaway cozy lake house stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

25 Oct 2022

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

Enjoyable stay close to the lake

Cottage off the beaten path for a relaxing couple of days.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

3 Oct 2022

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

Great Place

Great place! Includes 5 bikes to get around the town easy, large patio with a big built in fire pit and patio furniture, and close to the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra U., Louisville KY

4 Sept 2022

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

Clean and cozy stay

Clean, cozy stay in this cottage. Clear instructions and prompt response from the owner. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

14 Aug 2022

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

Cute close quarters cottage

The Beacon was a very cute cottage. Was clean and stocked well. We enjoyed our time in the area for the Mopar Nationals. It is a very small three bed 1 bath cottage that is 100 years old. Rooms are so small that you can hardly turn around in. If you like privacy this is not the place. Sheer curtains in the windows or no curtian at all. Every neighbor or passer by can see in the cottage. My daughter could not even change in her room bc no blinds. The master bedroom was backed up to the neighbors and they had light on all night that shines in room. Back door deadbolt didnt lock so was very nervous that we couldnt deadbolt door at bedtime. Floors are not same level from kitchen to livingroom be prepared for a 2 inch step up ledge thats a real toe breaker! I believe it got all 5 of us multiple times. Bathroom shower is extremely small and the door is a pull shut and hook lock. All the doors drug the floors and stuck tight when trying to open or close them. If the kids got up to use restroom in middle of night they woke the whole house bc its so loud opening the doors. Not happy about being charged a cleaning fee that is so high to have to clean the house before we leave. Sorry but thats a bit much. Strip beds empty trash throw towels in laundry room.. Ect. I have cleanned houses for vaction rentals and never had the vacationers clean b4 they leave. The ppl were friendly and the house is in a decent area but the homes are stacked tight next to each other. You can see what your neighbors are eating or watching on Tv. This was a nice place but for the price and cleaning fee i think its over priced.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

8 Aug 2022

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

We had a wonderful stay

The property was beautiful, and the neighborhood was cute and quiet. Overall we had a great time and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

21 July 2022

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

Relaxing Family Girls Trip

I enjoyed this beautiful lake cottage with 2 of my teenage nieces and my mom. The location is ideal, a short walk to the lake. Downtown Buckeye Lake is only minutes away and the grocery store, Kroger, is 4 miles away (with a Starbucks inside). The cottage had plenty of room for the four of us. The front porch was a nice escape if the girls were watching TV. The cottage has a fire pit and a small grill if you are so inclined (we were not as I don't trust my campfire skills). The neighbors were lovely, greeting us on our morning walks around the lake. And I can't believe what an easy and fast drive the cottage is from Columbus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristy H.

10 July 2022

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

We Loved The Beacon!

Our family had a great 9 night stay at The Beacon. Hosts were easy to communicate with and everything was just as described. We will definitely be back for another stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kayleigh H.

3 July 2022

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

Nice Quiet Neighborhood

We had a great week as family on our vacation here! They had bikes which was perfect for everyone to go on nightly bike rides. The fire pit was great to have, we had one almost every night! With 5 of us, it was snug but we made the best of everything! The host was very quick in responding to any questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

20 June 2022

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

Wonderful Time by the Lake

We had such a relaxing and wonderful time staying here. The host was great with communication and made sure we had everything we needed. We took advantage of the bikes and rode them almost everyday on the bike path. We will definitely be back to Buckeye Lake. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Micah B., Vassar, KS

7 June 2022

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

A pleasant tiny cottage near the lake.

We enjoyed our stay at this little cottage. Tom was quick to offer assistance when needed and was good to work with. The cottage had everything you’d need for a short stay. We had 4 adults in the cottage and it was probably a little too snug for this but we made it work. It was very tastefully decorated; a cute little place.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emaly P.

30 May 2022

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

Memorial Day Weekend

My friends and I had such a great time for a girls weekend away in this adorable home!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

13 Apr 2022

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

Excellent

Nice people, nice place. Thank you

Stayed 120 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina B., San Antonio

17 Oct 2021

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

LOVE

LOVED this home!! So peaceful and the owners are VERY attentive!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

28 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful

My wife and I had an amazing long weekend at this incredibly cute house by the lake. It was very peaceful and we enjoyed nights by the fire.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

8 Aug 2021

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was clean and cozy with the most comfortable beds. We did a little bit of everything from biking to building a campfire and playing board games.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay O.

30 July 2021

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

Cozy Cottage

Cottage was super cozy, clean, and in great neighborhood. Bikes we awesome to cruise to get ice cream and/or go into the village. Fire pit was nice to have S’mores! Hosts were nice and accommodating. It was a great family getaway for us!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K., LA, CA

24 June 2021

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

Magical Spot

This was a wonderful amazing place to connect as a family post pandemic. Stunning spot, inviting, cozy cottage, and a magical place to unwind and bond again with local family. Just as pictured. Loved it so much, kids loved, will definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

18 June 2021

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

Perfect getaway for busy city life

Owners were awesome

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

4 June 2021

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

Buckeye lake

Very nice.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F., Where do you live?

30 May 2021

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

Buckeye Lake Getaway

We had a fantastic experience staying at this adorable home. The house is exactly as listed and so charming! The location was perfect! We also enjoyed the fire pit and cornhole boards with our family. The hosts were very nice and extremely easy to contact if need be. We will definitely stay here again if we make it back to Buckeye Lake area!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tom

My wife, myself and our four children take every chance we get to enjoy this community and lake life! We began searching for our family over 10 years ago to establish roots in a small community outside the city where our entire family can feel like we are on vacation whenever we visit. We found it here!

Why they chose this property

This property is secluded in the Cranberry Bay neighborhood located next to the historic Cranberry Bog. We fell in love with it at first site and the potential it had to offer our family and our guests.

What makes this property unique

Built in 1920, The Beacon has served many families and purposes throughout its life on the lake. My wife and I take great pride in the restoration of this historic fishing cottage and invite our guests to share in the history.