Notes from the host
The Hocking Hideaway
Centrally located for all the Hocking Hills parks or enjoy exploring our private acreage for year-round nature loving . . .this is a great location for all the activities you want to enjoy.
We are just one mile south of Route 56 on State Route 93 and here, you’ll find a convenient setting to explore, sited on over 200 acres of land — in a naturally rough and hilly setting and undeveloped since 1978. If you want to explore our acreage, note that the path up the large hill behind the home 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.
The land offers a natural and wooded setting with 2 lakes/ponds (created from strip mining prior to our ownership) along with high hills and the terrain to attract lots of wildlife. Deer, turkeys, coyotes, foxes, rabbits, frogs, snakes, many birds, and pheasants have all been spotted on our property.
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 are located within easy driving distance mostly about 15-30 minutes by car from our homes. 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. Public swimming is available at a few of the parks and at the Logan Municipal Pool. No swimming, fishing, or hunting is available on our property.
A 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home is fully furnished and is located convenient to Old Man's Cave, John Glenn Astronomy Park, Ash Cave, Lakes Hope, Logan, and Alma, and Wayne National Forest.
Most of the acreage is behind the home which sits on St. Rt. 93 just one mile from Route 56. The home is located conveniently off the highway, please remember that retirees built this so it is not "in the woods", our acreage and woods to explore and enjoy are all behind the home.
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.
Dogs are permitted with an additional fee and prior arrangement. You will be responsible for pick up and removal of animal waste from the area around the home. The pet fee is per dog and is not refundable. 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.
This home provides:
• 3 bedrooms – with sleeping for 4, 4 and 3 (inflatable double height mattress for 12th person) and yes, this guest count includes children no matter the age. We do not charge a per-person additional charge so please include children in the guest count.
• 2.5 bathrooms (one with jetted bathtub & skylight and one with shower).
• a full open kitchen with prep bar and 4 bar seats.
• dining table with seating typically set up for 6 people; there are 2 additional dining chairs.
• loft area with game table seating for 4 (Scrabble®, board games, Dominoes, Chess set).
• reading area in lofted space with rocking chair.
• handcrafted spiral staircase to second floor (egress for emergency use to landing outside also).
• vaulted ceiling in sunken living/dining room.
• Satellite WiFi internet available (max speed can vary depending on number of connected devices, through ViaSat usually 25-50 MbPS) .
• flat screen TV in main room with DirecTV® along with ROKU® for streaming service with your own subscriptions, and DVD/VHS library also available on site.
• included local and long distance (VoIP) phone (cell phone coverage is VERY spotty although using WiFI calling can work).
• Kitchen features include: full size refrigerator (no ice maker); electric range; 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 a plus for you, please bring bottled water). Please bring your own paper towels and ICE (we do not provide ice trays).
• Some of the small electrics include: Crockpot® slow cooker, ice-cream maker (bring rock salt), toaster, handheld mixer, 4-cup electric water pot, one-cup coffee drip pot, 10-cup drip coffee maker and 10-cup percolator (usually plenty of coffee liners are there) [no Keurig®].
• We do provide kitchen dish soap and kitchen towels (no dishwasher). You’ll be responsible for washing and drying by hand and putting away.
• Bed linens, towels, & bathroom tissue is included - bring your own toiletries (and paper towels, if you need those). One bath towel and washcloth per guest/stay (found in bedrooms) and hand towels in the bathrooms.
The adjacent property is owned by members of our family, it has a cabin in the woods that is also a short-term rental. The home you are renting is where the map we provide of the rough hiking path begins for both rentals. The cabin home rents to groups of up to 6 people.
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.
Please ask if you have questions BEFORE you book, we are happy to answer your inquiries.
We do NOT permit hunting on our land. We do NOT allow group events, bachelor, or bachelorette parties at our homes. We do NOT have a hot tub. The home IS close to the road, the acreage is behind the house, please view the photos for reference.
