Vacation rentals in Lake Milton

Located in the heart of northeastern Ohio, between Akron and Youngstown, Lake Milton is a small lakefront neighborhood known for its year-round outdoor activities. The lake itself provides abundant fishing and boating opportunities, with three launch ramps, seasonal dock rentals, and no restrictions on boat size. There are miles of hiking and biking paths through dense forests and cascading streams where you’re likely to spot cottontail rabbits, raccoons, and woodchucks.

Near the lake, the Harry Meshel Picnic Area offers a tranquil place to rest while admiring the calm waters and gentle breeze. And when you’re ready to eat and drink, Lake Milton has a solid lineup of breweries and restaurants serving everything from elevated pub grub to Greek-style gyros. There’s even a winery that hosts live music, painting workshops, and psychic readings.

May through September is the ideal time to book your Ohio lake cabin rental in Lake Milton; temperatures are pleasant, outdoor activities are running at full tilt, and the area hosts numerous festivals. The Lake Milton Farmers Market is held Saturday mornings from July through September, giving you a taste of the local produce on a beautiful waterfront setting at Lake Milton State Park. Those visiting in late August can experience the annual fireworks show, complete with live music and food trucks. In late September, there’s a fair that features a parade, a magic show, community breakfast, live music and entertainment, displays, and food booths.

As the temperatures drop in the fall, fireplaces at restaurants provide warmth as visitors enjoy food, drinks, and the sight of the colorful autumn leaves. A trip in the winter months means opportunities for ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling, but visitors should be sure to pack warm clothes, because it will be cold.

Lake Milton State Park

Lake Milton State Park features a 1,700-acre reservoir with some of the best recreational waters in Ohio, ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming. The park also offers hiking and biking trails, archery, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and a playground. In winter, visitors can partake in snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing in the park. Diverse wildlife such as cottontail rabbits and woodchucks can often be seen exploring the shorelines and forest

Century Village Museum

Located 45 minutes from Lake Milton, Century Village Museum takes you back to the mid-1800’s with more than 20,000 museum artifacts and 25 historic buildings, including a one-room schoolhouse, church, and apothecary. This is the place to pick up homemade apple butter, maple syrup, jams and jellies, soaps, and candy from an old-fashioned general store.

Mill Creek MetroPark

Thirty minutes from Lake Milton lies Mill Creek MetroPark, covering over 4,500 acres of land. Explore the 45 miles of hiking and biking trails, or choose from boating, fishing, tennis, or sand volleyball. The steep hillsides provide the slopes needed for skiing and sledding during the winter months. A nature center, library, and 12-acre garden are also located in the park, and host many nature-focused educational programs throughout the year.