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

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1 bedroom, WiFi, wheelchair access
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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1 bedroom1 bathroom74 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

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

** PLEASE NOTE - I no longer have access to a laundry service that is able to take care of providing clean towels and 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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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

About the neighborhood

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South Bloomingville, OH

What's nearby

  • Hocking Hills State Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ash Cave - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Old Man's Cave - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Cedar Falls - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park - 15 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. 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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, and Ash Cave Recreation Area. Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve and Old Man's Cave are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 256 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BillieJo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend away
We relaxed and hiked in the state park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Read all the details of the property they do a great job of giving you details of the property. Was a great getaway and perfect location. Would stay again. And we got lucky the restaurant close by had a band got a private concert and they wrapped up playing before dark if free concerts are not your thing. The driveway was steep but manageable it's scarier looking than it actually is to drive it, probably more intimidating to someone like me from the flat lands. Just book it you will have a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of fun
Enjoyed the stay. The hill to go was scary. The cabin was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Perfect spot for our family and dogs to have a short weekend getaway. Exactly as described and so close to everywhere we wanted to visit. Hottub was great, check in and out was very easy, no complaints at all. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying in the Hills
The property manager was absolutely awesome! The property was exactly as described, nothing fancy but a perfect location and very enjoyable! We had great time and the price was superb! Thanks again Dan!!!😊
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what I needed!
Perfect property for a private getaway. Cozy, homey, and warm. Enjoyed easy access to towpath for walks and adventures into towns close by. Mostly enjoyed relaxing in such a comfortable property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Location
Aside from the hill leading up to the actual property, the drive to the area was easy and stress free. Cabin has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Bernadette J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
location was good
Location of the property was great. The look of the property wasn't exactly like the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Had a great time. Loved being up high on a hill side. Close to everything and for us the driveway was not a problem even covered in wet leaves. .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Everything we could need and simply lovely location.
We were looking for a private getaway in Hocking Hills and this fit the bill perfectly. We really appreciated that there was wood for a fire (which we replaced for the next person) and other extras that came in handy. We were comfortable, felt safe, and were just minutes from some of the coolest sites in our state. We would love to come back again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accurately described.
We had a wonderful time and felt the property provided more than enough as we are very simple and easy to please. Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G., Hamilton, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
We had a great time and loved the location. But whoever was here before us left pills in the grill and the toaster is shot (and the cord has electrical tape on it) and it really needs dusted.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyrhing was good
Cabin was as advertised. Very close to old man's cave and even closer to ash cave! Directions were easy to follow and communication was great when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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

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

8/10 Good

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Hocking Hills
Owner was very responsive and helpful. The property was as described in the listing. Not a lot of room to walk the dog but close enough to Ash Cave to go there for a walk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Douglas D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had numerous contact with property owner. He was extremely accommodating.
Was very happy with the location and property in general. Driveway is steep but navigable. Very nice to be able to take a short morning hill climb right out the front door to stretch the legs out. I will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

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

8/10 Good

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Gil's getaway
-Very steep hill, hard to turn around at the top. -Hot tub malfunctioned during stay. -Pullout couch mattress needed a good cleaning. +Close to old man's cave +Had the essential pots and pans, plates utensils and cups for meals +Secluded for privacy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie T., St. Clair Shores, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
I loved the location and rustic nature of the cabin. My only complaint would have to be the condition of the sofa-sleeper. The site says sleeps 7, but the sofa bed was unusable. Everything else was great! Place was clean, rustic as expected. Beautiful views and trails nearby! Would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

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

8/10 Good

Katelynn F.

Nice stay, very close to trails
Very nice on the inside. I feel as though the outside could have used some TLC. (Old broken grill thrown to the side, and over grown weeds in the front.) It had all the important amenities like central air, WiFi and cable. The shower drain drained very slow, I’m not sure if that has to do with location, or if it was just clogged. Over all, I would use Gil’s getaway again. Very close to all the trails! And Jimbos was very good right down the street!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Rebekah P.

Nice place for a getaway!
This cabin was very nice and very clean. It was also in a great location close to caves and other sights near Hocking Hills. Also, the hot tub was great and very relaxing! The only complaints I have is that the hill was kind of difficult to drive up in my car especially since it was snowing. I know that Gil said to park at the bottom of the hill if there was bad weather, but it didn't start snowing until after we were parked at the top. But Gil was very nice and texted me to make sure things were ok which was very considerate. Lastly, there was no wine opener / corkscrew to be found. It took some major mcgyvering to open our wine... but we managed! 😊 If you bring wine you must bring your own wine opener!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

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