Centrally located for all the Hocking Hills parks or enjoy our property with your group for year-round nature loving . . .this is a great location for all the activities you want to experience.
Deer, turkeys, coyotes, foxes, rabbits, frogs, snakes, many birds, and pheasants have all been spotted on our property. If you want to explore our acreage, note that the path up the large hill behind the home at the lower house is NOT paved and can have deep crevices, wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes. There may be high grass so prepare for that and dress accordingly. During spring and summer the natural brush/grass and wet weather cause quick growth and mowing does occur on a semi-regular rotation, however, it is a "rough" path. Feel free to explore and get lost in nature while there.
For a more maintained path hiking experience, there are several nearby Ohio Department of Natural Resources (Lake Hope, Tar Hollow, and Lake Logan) parks with fishing available just a short drive away. If you prefer excursions in the public parks, we are just a short drive to Lakes Logan, Alma, and Hope along with convenient access to many others including John Glenn Astronomy Park and Wayne National Forest.
The 2-bedroom cabin with 1.5 baths offers a tranquil setting in the woods and a place to make the memories you'll cherish for years to come. This home is in the woods up a gravel driveway that is hilly. You should plan to have an all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive vehicle if visiting during snowy or rainy weather, you can park OUTSIDE the garage and you’ll enter through the garage door.
Dogs are permitted with an additional fee per dog ($75/per) and prior arrangement. There is a dog limit of 2 (two) total. If your animal is a service animal as defined by the ADA, we will need documentation provided to waive the pet fee.
No smoking (of any kind) inside the home. If you choose to smoke outside of the home, please remember to be sure the ashes are extinguished and properly dispose of ALL debris.
Features Include:
• 2 bedrooms – with a Queen bed in each bedroom (please note, the loft bedroom does not have a door).
• An additional 2 guests may be accommodated by a futon located in the loft area (you will need to make it with the linens, pillows and blankets stored near it. [total of 6 people including children]
• 1.5 bathrooms (claw foot tub with shower ring on main level).
• A full open kitchen with plentiful counter space for food prep.
• Dining table with seating for 4-6.
• Loft space with TV for streaming service available through ROKU® with your own subscriptions; also has a DVD player with DVD library.
• Reading nook on first floor.
• Satellite WiFi internet available (max speed can vary depending on number of devices connected, service through ViaSat usually 25-50 MbPS)
• Central air (new in 2024)
• Charcoal grill, bring your own charcoal and clean grill after use, tools are available in kitchen cabinet (sometimes charcoal is there leftover from previous guests).
• Great room has a flat screen TV with DirecTV service and ROKU with your own subscriptions; a pool table, scrabble, dominoes, and card table (with poker chips and playing cards).
• Included local and long distance (land line) phone (cell phone coverage is VERY spotty although using WiFI calling does usually work).
• Kitchen features include: full size refrigerator; propane gas range (yes, it will smell differently than natural gas) ; and microwave (utensils, pots, pans, plates, glassware, and silverware included) – you just need bring food and beverages (the house is on well water, if that is not for you, please bring bottled water). Please bring your own paper towels and ICE (we do NOT have ice trays).
• We do provide dish soap and towels (there is NO dishwasher). You’ll be responsible for washing and drying by hand and putting away.
• Some of the small electrics include: Crockpot® slow cooker, toaster oven, 10-cup drip coffee maker and 10-cup Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffee maker, Nutri-Bullet® shaker, and handheld mixer.
• Bed linens, towels, & bathroom tissue is included - bring your own toiletries. One bath towel and washcloth per guest/stay and hand towels in the bathrooms are provided.
• We do NOT have a hot tub.
The adjacent property encompasses over 200 acres and is owned by our family, it has a house near the road that is also a short-term rental. They have a separate firepit and yard area. You do share all of the acreage between the two homes as well as the Rumpke (large brown) trash receptacle near the driveway.
The total guest limit on both properties at any one time is a maximum of 18 people over the 200+ acres. Please be aware and practice proper physical distancing. We do NOT permit events or parties at either home.
Please ask if you have questions BEFORE you book, we are happy to answer your inquiries.
FAQ: We do NOT allow group events, bachelor, or bachelorette parties at our homes. due to the proximity of the two homes and so as not to disturb our other guests. We do NOT permit guest hunting on our property. We are NOT a barrier-free/physical handicap accessible home. We do NOT have a hot tub.
