Waterfront holiday rentals in Knox County

Cabin on Shimmering Pond

This rustic 2-bedroom cabin is conveniently located on large private pond just outside the city limits of Mt. Vernon with shopping, dining, brewery and entertainment. We are pet friendly (additional $50 per stay, max 2 pets) with all the modern convenience, fully stocked kitchen, 50" flat screen smart TV, washer/dryer and fast internet. Outdoor fireplace/grill is the perfect hangout just steps from deck overlooking the large pond. 4-person paddle boat is there for use during your stay.

Bent Canoe Farm Guest House

This is a late 1800s farm house on my family farm. It has been fully remodeled and infrastructure updated but retains the simple architecture of the period farm house. Located one mile East of Gambier (Kenyon College), it's site overlooks the Kokosing River and is a short walk to the Kokosing Gap Bike Trail. Includes a fully furnished kitchen, three bedrooms and two baths. The wrap around porch overlooks the river and surrounding pasture. Enjoy the secluded, quiet, pastoral setting.

Buckeye Grove-River Front Camping

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable riverfront escape. Cozy camper with tranquil river view. Plenty of room for all camping activities! A very short drive from local restaurants and hiking. You’ll be less than 1 mile from the Kokosing Gap Trailhead in Howard, 10 minutes from Honey Run Waterfall or Wolf Run Regional Park and 30 mins from Mohican National Park. Rather you're looking for a family get away with the kiddos or a private trip for two, this is the place for you!

Lake living right on the water!

Located right on Apple Valley Lake just outside of Mt Vernon, OH this 2250sqft house is recently remodeled has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 2 levels and is beautiful. You can enjoy our dock and go swimming or paddle boarding or just relax and fish. On the main floor is a card room perfect for family games, kitchen with walk out to 2nd story deck and 3 season room, living room with TV, and master bedroom with a private deck and fireplace. Downstairs has 3 bedrooms and fireplace.

Apple Valley Lakefront Retreat

So much room for activities! This Lakefront home has room for the entire family. TWO large bunkrooms, expansive lake views, swimming dock, and direct lake access for AVPOA property owners will make memories to last a lifetime. HOT TUB NOTE: A new hot tub is being added to this property in late-September 2025. Please note that for existing bookings made for early-September 2025, this amenity may not yet be available, as indicated by the Oct-Dec 2025 "Seasonal availability."

"THE ROOST" Enjoy a unique barn stay!

Welcome to "The Roost", a renovated turkey brooder barn. This is a large, private retreat for 2-14 guests. It provides a unique experience due to the rustic backdrop and modern amenities. Wonderful country views of rolling pasture with grazing cattle, soft sounds of nature, a pond to explore and cast a line into, hiking trail through open woods and fire circle to gather around. It's a place of simple beauty and causes you to pause and ponder the goodness of creation!

Peaceful Lakefront Getaway w/ Ping Pong

Relaxing waterfront home on Apple Valley Lake! -Private lake with dock for lounging, swimming, & fishing -Fire pit, gas grill, spacious upper deck with dining + lounging -Heated game room: ping pong, electronic darts, yoga mats, Playstation 4 -2 in-suite bathrooms + spiral staircase to open loft bedroom -5 min to restaurants & Apple Valley Golf Course (PGA golf) -10-20 min: Kenyon College, Kokosing Gap Trail, Mohican State Park -1 hr to Amish Country & Columbus!

Luxurious Lakefront Apple Valley Estate 6,000 sqft

Welcome to Sandy Shore Lake House in Howard, OH! We are a luxurious, custom LAKEFRONT home on exclusive and private Apple Valley Lake. Home includes nearly 6,200 square feet of finished space with 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 2 Family Rooms, Laundry Room, and 65' of shoreline. Everything you need to make lake memories is provided! Features a sandy beach area, fire pit for s'mores, private courtyard, kayaks, two 75 inch flat screen TV's, and lawn games.

Casual retreat for families, groups + golfers

Enjoy a relaxing getaway at our comfortable, dog friendly Apple Valley home in Howard, Ohio, less than 2 hours from Cleveland; 45 minutes from Mansfield; or 1 hour from Columbus. Apple Valley Golf Course is minutes away. It is one of the most scenic and well manicured public golf courses you will find in Ohio. With 3 bedrooms and a lower level set up as 4th bedroom + 4 full baths, you have plenty of space for family and friends.