A Forest Retreat in Ohio Amish Country
IVY ROCK
COTTAGE
Surrounded by serene woodland and located just half a mile from the Kokosing River, Ivy Rock Cottage offers a timeless getaway in Ohio’s Amish Country.
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Ivy Rock Cottage
This 1930's cottage is a 3-bedroom getaway for up to 6 guests. It features indoor & outdoor patios, a mid-century modern fireplace, scenic window views and magical firepit in the forest -- just half a mile from the Kokosing River.
The Cottage
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, full kitchen, living room, fireplace, indoor patio, laundry room
7 Rooms
1300 Sq ft
3 Smart TVs, Wifi, Security System, New Appliances, Record Player
Bathrooms: 1
Master Bedroom
Queen bed with dresser and cedar-lined closet, plus access to the 4-season patio.
The Bunk Room
3 new twin beds with a dresser, smart TV, ceiling fan, musical instruments & games.
Guest Bedroom
Private third bedroom with full mattress, corner windows and ceiling fan.
Bedrooms
The cottage includes 3 bedrooms: the master suite with patio access, a bunk room with three twin beds, and a 3rd guest bedroom.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps 7
Beds: 1 Queen, 1 Full, 3 Twin, Sectional Couch
New Appliances
Updated stove, fridge, washer, dryer, microwave, HVAC and water heater.
Fire Features
Wood burning fireplace, 2 outdoor fire pits, & patio grill with dedicated gas line.
Multiple patios
4-seasons indoor patio, outdoor patio with gas grill, and a picnic area.
Ammenities
Ivy Rock Cottage includes a gas grill, new kitchen appliances, washer & dryer, indoor wood fireplace, outdoor firepit, picnic table, 3 Smart TVs, fiber internet wifi, video games, boardgames, DVDs, record player, musical instruments, books, microwave, coffee maker, linens, dishes, utensils, pots & pans, AC, and a full-house generator backup.
To-Do at Ivy Rock
Local Scenery
The Kokosing River, Riley Chapel River Access, Bat Nest Park, Aspen Ridge Outfitting, Mohawk Dam, Honey Run Highlands Park, Kokosing Valley Canoeing, Mohican River Wilderness Area, Ohio Bowhunting Outfitters, Bridge of Dreams, Roscoe Village, Kokosing Gap Trail, Kenyon College, Wolf Run Park, Hell Bender Preserve, Holmes County Trail, Knox County Parks
Food & Drink
Golf Courses
The White Oak Inn, The Corn Crib, The Pub, Howard Hilton, Kenyon Inn, Black Bear Pizza, Raven’s Glen Winery, Wiggin Street Coffee, Dirko’s Pizza, Friendly Meadows Country Store (Amish grocery)
Stay at Ivy Rock
Booking Info
$150/night, $900/week
Available Summer 2026
Ivy Rock is owned, operated and maintained by Scott & Whitney Shelton, who stay here regularly with their family & friends as their second home.
10% Give Back: 10% of all rental proceeds are donated annually to the Knox County Parks fund and the Center of Hope, a Knox County food bank and community support center.
Address: 9849 Riley Chapel Rd., Howard OH
Inquiries: ivyrockcottage@gmail.com