College Hill Cottage

College Hill Cottage is located on College Hill, on the scenic, historic site of Weethee Academy in the heart of the Appalachian region of Ohio. Just 15 miles from Athens, Ohio, enjoy the peace and tranquility of the private, spacious yard relaxing on the large front deck, or the side porch. Plenty of space for relaxing, picnics, or watching the deer, turkeys, birds, and squirrels. Close proximity to Ohio University, Hocking Hills, Lake Hope, and Burr Oak State Parks, and Wayne National Forest. Location at the end of a dead-end, tree-lined, gravel road ensures privacy. Reliable WiFi and Direct TV with basic channels on 32"HDTV. Kitchen has pots, pans, small appliances, dishes, and silverware to meet your cooking needs. There is a fire pit, firewood, and chairs in the yard for your responsible use. The train nearby runs twice a day. Bug spray is encouraged if you plan on spending any time outside, and you may not need an alarm--the roosters up the road can be heard if you're enjoying the fresh air with the windows open. Guests will have access to the entire house. Your hosts, Zip and Dianne live on the property (out of sight, but within walking distance). Distance to: • Athens/Ohio University- 15 miles • Strouds Run State Park- 16 miles • Nelsonville/Rocky Shoes & Boots- 9 miles • Hocking Hills State Park- 34 miles • Burr Oak State Park Lodge- 10 miles • Lake Hope State Park Lodge- 23 miles • Columbus- 71 miles • Cleveland- 187 miles Uber and taxi service is available. Places nearby to mountain bike: Bailey's Trail System (5 miles), Dow Lake Loop (16 miles) Places nearby to kayak: Dow Lake (16 miles), Strouds Run State Park (8 miles), Lake Snowden (16 miles) Please reach out if some of your dates are unavailable-we may have some blocked for cleaning/turn around purposes, but may be able to accommodate you even if the dates are blocked. Self check-in and check-out to ensure privacy and social distancing. College Hill Cottage is located at the end of a dead-end County Road which ensures privacy.