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Travel Professionals Towpath Cottage Retreat Pet-Friendly Canal Home Fenced Yard

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
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Between Akron and Canton, this charming 3-bedroom house offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy movie nights in the spacious basement or relax on the huge deck with zero gravity loungers and bistro seating while soaking up views of the Erie Canal.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Travel Professionals Towpath Cottage Retreat Pet-Friendly Canal Home Fenced Yard

Towpath Cottage Retreat – Super Pet-Friendly Canal Home with Fenced Yard & Luxury Massage Chair

Welcome to your Towpath Cottage Retreat, a super pet-friendly canal-front home designed for traveling professionals, outdoor adventurers, and anyone who loves comfort and calm. Tucked along the Ohio & Erie Canal in Akron, this 3-bedroom home offers the perfect mix of serenity, convenience, and modern luxury — complete with a full-body electric massage chair that melts away stress after a long day.

Inside, you’ll find a bright, clean, and thoughtfully furnished space that feels instantly like home:
Primary Bedroom: King bed with plush linens for restful nights
Second Bedroom: Queen bed with cozy charm
Third Bedroom / Office: Twin bed and spacious desk, perfect for remote work

Unwind in the fully finished basement, featuring a large flat-screen TV and plenty of room for movie or game nights. Then, treat yourself to a session in the luxury electric massage chair — a guest favorite for soothing sore muscles after a hike or a long shift.

The fully stocked kitchen includes everything from cookware and utensils to a coffee maker, blender, and crockpot, making it easy to cook and gather.

Outdoor Serenity:
Step out to your large deck overlooking the canal — complete with zero-gravity loungers, a bistro table, grill, and fire pit. The fenced backyard (open only at the water’s edge) is perfect for dogs to play safely while you relax or dine outdoors.

With quick access to the Towpath Trail, just a skip and jump away, this home is a dream for biking, jogging, or morning walks along the water.

Why Guests Love It:
* Fully fenced backyard (canal side open)
*.Full-body electric massage chair for relaxation
* Pet-friendly (dogs welcome!)
* High-speed Wi-Fi
* Washer & dryer
* Central air conditioning
* Two-car garage + secure keyless entry
* Canal & Towpath Trail access
* Fire pit & furnished deck with loungers and grill

The Perfect Balance:
Whether you’re a traveling nurse, a remote professional, or simply looking to escape into nature without sacrificing comfort, Towpath Cottage Retreat delivers the best of both worlds — a clean, modern, and peaceful home surrounded by beauty. Your dogs will love it, and you'll love it more!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Recover any used patio furniture and bring the cushions out of weather.
If you used the grill, please clean it and recover it, as this is not a part of the regular cleaning fee.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: pet fee of $200 per dog

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
OH, Akron

What's nearby

  • Firestone Country Club - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Portage Lakes State Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • University of Akron - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Akron Children's Hospital - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Akron Civic Theater - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (AKC-Akron Fulton Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Belgrade Gardens - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Travel Professionals Towpath Cottage Retreat Pet-Friendly Canal Home Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Travel Professionals Towpath Cottage Retreat Pet-Friendly Canal Home Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Travel Professionals Towpath Cottage Retreat Pet-Friendly Canal Home Fenced Yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Travel Professionals Towpath Cottage Retreat Pet-Friendly Canal Home Fenced Yard located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Firestone Stadium and within 6 mi (10 km) of Topgolf and Summa Barberton Hospital Barberton Area Family Practice. Firestone Country Club and Sherbondy Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Travel Professionals Towpath Cottage Retreat Pet-Friendly Canal Home Fenced Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

A great place to stay.

Easy access, very nice accommodations. We had a great bicycling vacation on the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth E.

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

Amazing Stay!

Our Family stay was wonderful, the property is quiet and in a beautiful location! Felt like we were at home away from home, the backyard was perfect for our dog as well! The owners were great with answering any questions we had! Overall amazing stay and this is a great place to take your family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peg A.

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

Comfortable and cute

We enjoyed our stay. We loved the massage chair. Owners were responsive. Basement was nice for early morning work. Comfortable for 3 of us. Nicely appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

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

Everything you need and more!

This is a must stay. Great home with even better amenities. The host was very accommodating and responsive, a pleasure to work with. I did not want to leave! Thanks Amanda!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn S.

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

Excellent stay

We were so happy with our stay! Everything was so clean and beautiful. We got use of the massage chair a lot. We loved the view behind the house it was amazing to sit and drink coffee and watch the birds go by. The only thing I would do different is a hand rail going down stairs and an extra pot. Everything else was perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a very nice, comfortable stay here. The neighborhood was quiet and the home was clean. It was easy to find due to the yellow porch light. Our host was very kind and responded quickly to our needs. The only thing we didn't prefer was not having access to the thermostat. However, our host was very prompt and turned the heat up remotely for us. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Amanda!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Quiet and convenient.

Cute house along the towpath. The yard is fenced on 3 sides, would need to be cautious on the 4th side along the creek if you have curious animals. Very large patio deck, inside nicely decorated and clean. Appreciated the driveway parking rather than on the street. Nicely finished basement w very large washer n dryer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024