The space
It's a snug, well-thought-out studio built for two: a comfortable queen bed, a kitchenette for simple meals, and heating and air conditioning so you're comfortable whatever the season. Step outside and you're at the water's edge, rod in hand if you want it (bring your own — the ponds are stocked and ready). One pond has a gentle fountain running, so instead of falling asleep to silence or street noise, you drift off to the soft, steady sound of water.
Evenings here have a rhythm of their own. Slide into the private hot tub after a day outdoors, then settle onto the porch as the sky fills with more stars than you're used to seeing. There's no rush, no schedule — just the ponds, the trees, and the quiet.
And when you're ready to explore, you're perfectly placed for it: Hocking Hills State Park and trails like Old Man's Cave are just 16 miles away, ATV trails are 5 miles down the road, and Lake Rupert and Lake Alma are both about 10 minutes out — one for peaceful fishing, the other for swimming and kayaking.
Guest access
This is a private, standalone cabin — there's no shared building or common area with other guests, so during your stay, the entire property is exclusively yours.
Included in your stay:
The cabin interior — bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom
The private hot tub
The front porch
Both stocked ponds, for catch-and-release fishing (bring your own rods)
The surrounding 6 acres of woods, to walk and explore
Free on-site parking
Not included / restricted:
Firewood is not provided as a complimentary amenity — it's available on request for a fee
Hunting is not permitted anywhere on the property
Parties and events are not allowed
No pets and no smoking, vaping, or drug use inside the cabin (a $250 cleaning fee applies if this rule is broken)
Since there's only one guest party on the property at a time, you won't be sharing the ponds, hot tub, or grounds with anyone else during your visit.
Other details
Good to Know Before You Book
A few practical notes to help you plan:
Compact by design. At 288 square feet, this is a cozy studio, not a sprawling cabin — ideal for a couple, but worth knowing if you're picturing separate rooms.
Single-level, self check-in. No stairs to worry about, and you'll let yourself in with a lockbox on arrival — no need to coordinate a meet-up.
A short drive from Hocking Hills. The park and its main trails (Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave) are about 16 miles away — close enough for a full day trip, but far enough that you're truly away from the crowds when you're back at the cabin.
No firewood included. If you're hoping for a fire, firewood isn't provided as a standard amenity — it can be arranged for a fee on request, so message ahead if you want it ready for your stay.
Quiet policies, on purpose. No pets, no smoking/vaping inside (a $250 cleaning fee applies if this is broken), no parties or events, and no hunting on the property — this is kept as a peaceful, low-traffic retreat.
Interaction with guests
I don't live on-site, so you'll have the whole property to yourselves with total privacy — no host popping by or hovering nearby. That said, I'm never far away if you need something: I'm quick to respond to messages throughout your stay, whether it's a question about the cabin, a recommendation for the area, or help with anything that comes up.
Check-in is self-service via lockbox, so you can settle in on your own schedule without waiting to meet anyone. Think of me as available, not present — happy to help the moment you reach out, but otherwise staying out of your way so the woods and ponds are all yours.