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5 Min From The Caves on 21+ Acres, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Grill

5 Min From The Caves on 21+ Acres, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Grill

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Overview of 5 Min From The Caves on 21+ Acres, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Grill

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
South Bloomingville, OH
  • Popular LocationHocking Hills State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAsh Cave7 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Man's Cave8 min drive
  • AirportColumbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

5 Min From The Caves on 21+ Acres, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Grill

**UPDATE -Pandemic** As of July 29th, 2020, for your safety I decided to ask all renters to bring their own bedding supplies as well as towels and washcloths. Since that date, I no longer have access to a laundry service that is able to take care of providing those clean linens. Please understand that I would like to provide this service, but I am unable to. Thus, you’ll need to plan on bringing your own. I do apologize for this.

*** Please read this entire description before booking, and feel free to ask me any questions you might have! ***

I have had some recent complaints regarding a few items so please read the following info prior to booking. Your booking this cabin acknowledges that you have read and understand the information contained in this ad.

This RUSTIC cabin is located in a wooded and grassy area. There are bugs and there are spiders and there are other furry critters in the area. The cabin is typically cleaned on a Monday after folks check out. The cleaning service has an hour round trip travel time, so it is likely it won’t be “freshened up” immediately prior to your arrival if you come later in the week. Please expect there to be a sign of activity of these bugs and spiders and other pests in this natural wooded area.

The lawn service might not always be able to mow or trim weeds directly prior to your arrival. Many factors such as rain, wooded property access, and land topology play into this. This is not a metropolitan or town location. If you are expecting that, understand you might be disappointed and won’t receive a refund.

Sometimes, a window might fail to lock. However, all main entry doors are secure and have locks on them. We have never had a security incident since we began cabin rentals in 2012. I have had many, many very happy customers. Many folks come back to each of my locations each and every season. However, a few have not been happy due to the items listed above. Please be sure you understand the above information before choosing to stay here.


This simple cottage is located on 21 scenic acres to allow hiking, campfires, grilling out, or taking a nice soak in the relaxing hot tub! It is located in South Bloomingville, OH, a mere 4 miles from Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Conkle's Hollow, and many other local attractions.

Plates, bowls, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker, toaster oven, and trash bags are included.

The cabin has central air conditioning, an electric central furnace heater, ceiling fans, wood burner, leather couch and recliner, porch swing, and a picnic table out back! It has beds to sleep 7 (please see below for a description of the bedding arrangement), has satellite TV in the living room, a full kitchen with range, refrigerator, and microwave. Outside, there is a propane grill on the front porch. There is also ample space for a nice campfire to roast hot dogs and make S'Mores! Jim-Bo's bar and grill is right next door within walking distance if you so desire!

Bedding arrangement: There are a total of 5 mattresses on which to sleep: 1 queen size bed in the bedroom (sleeps 2), 2 twin bunkbeds in one corner of the greatroom (sleeps 2), 1 twin bed in the opposing greatroom corner (sleeps 1), pullout full size couch (sleeps 2) {Entire cabin sleeps 7}


Please note: I have very good feedback and I pride myself in trying to make sure folks enjoy their time here. I will do my best to make sure your stay is a pleasant one. In order to achieve that, I want to make sure you are aware of a few items:

The low water pressure issue was FIXED! I was able to install a booster pump in the cabin, so no more issues with low water pressure! Thanks to all those who left reviews to make me aware of it. The issue is finally behind us!!!!

The cottage is in a rural setting. It is located in the middle of a wooded area, where it is moist and the cabin itself sometimes gets little sun. Therefore the cabin can at times be slightly damp upon arrival, but it does have full central air conditioning (as well as an electric furnace) for your use when you are there.

The cabin walls are concrete block but covered on the inside and outside to have a rustic wooden feel.

As shown in the images, the back yard / fire pit area does not have a fence or barrier around its perimeter. There is not a "cliff" style dropoff here, but as in most places in hocking hills, there is a slope off the back yard area and downhill side of the cabin. Please be aware of this if you are planning on bringing young children to be present in the back yard area.

At times the satellite TV signal might be weak, or an item within the cabin might not be functional. Items such as these will be addressed ASAP by the property managers, and I will always do my best to make sure you are notified prior to booking.

The bathroom has been updated to accommodate those who are in a wheelchair or have mobility challenges (but these additions are not yet reflected in the images). Two grab bars have been installed in the shower stall. Two flip-down grab bars and a rear grab handle have been installed for the toilet area. To use the flip-down bars, simply lift up on the bars and allow them to slowly drop into position, and then push the bar toward the wall to lock it in place. To raise the bar, pull it away from the wall, raise it, and then allow it to drop into position for storage.

Finally, my property is not a rustic log cabin with all of the finished touches of one. However, you will see that my nightly price is one of the least expensive in the Hocking Hills region. I am very close to the caves. I do not charge for additional people OR pets. I do hope you enjoy your stay!

Don't delay! Get out to the Hocking Hills!

PLEASE NOTE - this property is located in a rural setting with open grassy areas and woods nearby. We do our best to keep pesky rodents away but at times there could be a rodent that was just caught in a trap. We have tried poison, traps, and using nothing at all; we have landed on continuing to use mousetraps. Poison causes them to die in the most inopportune places and having no traps at all just leads to larger issues. If you happen to find a mouse in a trap we apologize - we truly are doing the best to can to make the pests disappear. Just please be prepared to place all food in sealable containers or in the refrigerator so you don’t attract them even more!

In addition to small furry pests, an occasional wood roach might be wandering around a cabin. I assure you these are NOT a cock roach. Please google “wood roach”. They feed on moist damp wood. They don’t really want to be inside but they might have been carried in on firewood or wandered in looking for a mate. They don’t eat human food and they don’t want to be inside. If you find one, please either dispose of it or simply throw it outside. Thanks for your patience as you venture in to the rural wooded areas of Hocking Hills!

Property manager

Daniel Gilfillen
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

South Bloomingville

This cottage is located in South Bloomingville. Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park and Hocking House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Happy Trails Horseback Rides and Spotted Horse Ranch.
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South Bloomingville, OH

What's nearby

  • Hocking Hills State Park - 6 min drive
  • Ash Cave - 7 min drive
  • Old Man's Cave - 8 min drive
  • Rose Lake - 10 min drive
  • Cedar Falls - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jimbo's Burgers and Beer - 3 min walk
  • Kindred Spirits - 11 min drive
  • Jimbo's Bar & Diner - 3 min walk
  • Lake Logan Cabins - 12 min drive
  • South Bloomingville Tavern - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Min From The Caves on 21+ Acres, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Grill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Min From The Caves on 21+ Acres, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Grill?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Min From The Caves on 21+ Acres, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Grill?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Min From The Caves on 21+ Acres, Wi-Fi, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly, Grill located?

Situated in South Bloomingville, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave and Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve. Old Man's Cave and Rose Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joe O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
Cabin was close to perfect for what we needed. It needs a good cleaning and some of the light switches were not in convenient locations and a door on the bedroom would have been nice, but it fit our family needs well. Location was pretty central to all the hiking we planned and the hot tub was nice after word. Counter space is a bit small and a stackable washer dryer would be a nice upgrade. Over all a very good experience though. We would definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Property was great for my family of 4 ! It was so easy to get to the cabin thanks to the welcome email! Very well explained! I also love the clarity of the disclaimer the owner wrote about the property below the pictures, thanks to the clarity we packed accordingly and our stay was absolutely magical! It snowed a little and looking at the snow fall while in the hot tub was truly beautiful! We loved it! My kids asked if we can live here forever! Thank you for accepting our reservation and we are in love with your cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic cabin
This cabin is exactly what we were looking for! It was very clean and we had an amazing time, will definitely be staying again! The drive up the driveway was steep, but there was enough room for me to turn a truck around on top of the hill. The location was right down the road from the caves and small town amenities. Make sure to read the description, we didn’t pack our own linens and towels, but the property manager was more than catering and even offered a refund for the price of the sheets and towels. It was our fault for not completely reading so we declined the generous offer and stopped at the Walmart in town. Definitely recommend this cabin for anyone wanting to get away in hocking hills!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
The cabin was exactly as described. Brick rustic building. One bedroom with a queen, bunk bed and twin in the main area of the cabin and a pull out couch. This is a no frills cabin. But just what we wanted and needed to escape for the weekend. Reminded me of my family hunting cabin in Florida or one would describe as a man cabin. Could really use a deep clean though. Dust and spiderwebs on the fans in closets windows and above the cabinets have definitely been there for a while. Driveway was a challenge but manageable. I drive an AWD SUV and it did just fine and it was raining, I would not have made it with snow on the ground and if I would have drove the RAM 2500 turning around at the top could have been a tight challenge but doable. Owner texted property details and needed to know information, answered all questions promptly. We all enjoyed our time there, kids and dogs had a good time hiking to the top of the hill. we are simple folks and was just happy to unplug and escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hunter D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
The cabin was in a very good location. We where right by all the hicking trails maybe 20 minutes to get to them. The cabin itself was alittle rustic and very cute. The celings and night stands could use dusted alittle better, but we still loved our stay. As for the driveway its pretty bumpy getting up but not bad in a truck, theres just not much room to turn around once you get up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Gilfillen

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Grew up in New Knoxville Ohio. Ohio State University Graduate. Live in Bluffton Ohio.

Why they chose this property

Love the Hocking Hills Area

What makes this property unique

21 heavily wooded, secluded acres with clearings to see the valleys of Hocking Hills.

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