In Thornville .Stay at this Thornville vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lancer Stadium and 6 miles (10 km) of Dawes Arboretum. Bope Island and Crane Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Buckeye Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
Denison University - 20 min drive - 17.2 miles
Getting around
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Papa Boo's - 12 min walk
Captain Woody's - 19 min walk
The Dirty Oar - 11 min walk
Crossroads on 40 - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room!
Enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing modern comforts at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Thornville. Sip your coffee on the deck while watching golf carts drive by, then head to the lake or a nearby state park. Rainy days are no problem here — the home’s game room has everything you need, like a pool table and wet bar, for a fun night in. Plus, multiple Smart TVs and high-speed WiFi means there won’t be any fighting over the remote while you relax on your Buckeye State getaway.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Private Hot Tub | Fire Pit | High-Speed WiFi | Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Upstairs Living Room: Queen Murphy Bed | Game Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
ON THE WATER: Crane Lake Beach (4.4 miles), Leib's Island Boat Ramp (5.5 miles), Fairfield Beach/South Shore (7.3 miles), Buckeye Lake Marina (9.5 miles), Alexander's Landing (9.9 miles), Brooks Park Boat Ramp (10.4 miles) LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Harbor Hills Country Club (1.2 miles), Legend Valley (2.9 miles), Mastadon Golf Club (4 miles), Dawes Arboretum (4.4 miles), Whitetail Ridge (7 miles), Pappy D’s Island House (9.1 miles), Leib's Island (9.3 miles), Coyote Run Golf Course (9 miles) Millersport Sweet Corn Festival - August & September (9.7 miles), National Heisey Glass Museum (10.0 miles), Denison Golf Course (14 miles), Crystal Springs Golf Course (16 miles), Cumberland Trail Golf Club (17 miles), Broadview Golf Course (19 miles), Virtues Golf Club (21 miles) SIP & SAMPLE: Buckeye Lake Brewery (4.3 miles), Vinberige Vineyards (6.6 miles), Buckeye Lake Winery (7.6 miles), Homestead Beer Company (8.7 miles), McKinley's Meadery (9.4 miles), Sand Hollow Winery (10.6 miles) GOOD EATS: Papa Boo’s (0.6 miles), Waterfront on Buckeye Lake (1.2 miles), Horvath’s Harbor (2.9 miles), Hank & Stella’s (3.4 miles), Chef Shack (4.3 miles), Boatyard at Buckeye Lake (4.4 miles), Adobo Grillhouse (5.0 miles) COLUMBUS (~30 miles): Columbus Museum of Art, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Lincoln Theater, Old Governor's Mansion, Nationwide Arena, Ohio State University AIRPORTS: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (32.4 miles), Rickenbacker International Airport (34.9 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. The property features 3 exterior security cameras with camera 1 over the garage entry door looking out into the garage and driveway area, camera 2 over the hot tub patio area overlooking the hot tub patio area, and camera 3 over the upstairs patio overlooking the golf course and patio. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when motion is detected
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
Bicycles
Unit size: 2,875 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
475826
Frequently asked questions
How close is Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room! to the airport?
This vacation home is 32.4 mi (38-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room! to downtown Thornville?
This vacation home is 3 mi away from Thornville.
Reviews
Updated Buckeye Lake Retreat w/ Game Room! Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
10 - Excellent
7
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
8 - Good
1
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
bryan p.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Legend valley stay
House was great for us, 5 adults. We ended up using first floor kitchen mostly. Owner was easy to get ahold of. Only things that could have been better was the grass could have been cut and there were a few lights that needed new bulbs. It’s a well equipped golf/party house, it’s only five minutes from the house to the legend valley entrance by the stage.We appreciated the late Checkout after three long days of concerts!
bryan p.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Michael B.
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
weekend get away
had a few problems but host responded right away and helped as much as he could. he was very helpful and concerned. the place could use a dish washer :)
Michael B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
karen l., New Kensington, PA
Aug 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is upstairs.
I missed the full kitchen upstairs before shopping. Kinda overstocked. The over-the-garage HUGE game room during our stay (in miserable hot August) really made the trip fun. I and five adult children spent all our time between screened upper deck and game room. Everything you need is there. Because of summer lots of webs on outer doors, USE garage door as listed. Didn't use fire circle, too hot.
karen l.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gabe M.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had a great time. Clean house, spacious, and included a great sized yard for cornhole. Near local attractions and timely responses from owner.
Gabe M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben L.
Jan 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
My wife and I stayed here in the winter while visiting a couple of friends in the area. The house is great and well furnished. The highlight was definitely the game room w/ a pool table, full bar, and 2 tv’s. We will definitely stay here again!
Ben L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Went with buddies on a golf trip. The property was great for a group of friends. We mainly hung out in the upstairs game room and the screened in porch. It was great. Highly recommend.
Peter S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph M.
Nov 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house
This house was fantastic! It was way bigger than the pictures indicated. I would absolutely recommend this house.
Joseph M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Luke H.
Oct 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
great central location to some great golf courses
Stayed for a four nights for a golf trip. Easy access to great courses. Played Virtues, Eaglesticks and the course at Dennison. Great location to play those great tracks. House was great!