My wife Ann and I enjoyed the very Peaceful area. The cabin is very clean and has everything you…read moreneed . Wildlife saw Momma and baby deer. Coco the cow(likes rock music.) Birds and a turtle. Fished a bit in pond will have some nice bass in couple years.

We found this special place in 2008 when we were looking for a pet friendly cabin to rent. We have…read moretried other cabins in Hocking Hills but they just don't measure up. This place is kept spotless and well maintained. Close to shopping and state parks. This is a small cabin for a couple and kids. They allow dogs. We will not go to other cabins in the area.

Amazing cabin at a very competitive price! This cabin was gorgeous and a great bargain! The…read moreowners are super friendly and very accommodating. Close to lots of hiking and exploring in Hocking Hills, but with a great secluded and quiet feel since this cabin is located on 5 acres. Will definitely be coming back!

Can not say enough about how extremely rude the owner was. Do yourself a favor and do not stay at…read moreany of the Hemlock properties. Completely rude and very unhelpful upon initial contact and thereafter.

A group of avid birders and I took advantage of this lodge on a rather cool summer weekend…read morerecently. 9 of us attended and enjoyed the 7 bedrooms (plus loft with double beds) offered by our host Theresa. As has been noted, the lodge comes with two kitchens and two family rooms. Most everything you need is indeed included, especially a copy of Kangaroo Jack with the upstairs TV. I must have watched that fine film approximately 0-18 times in our two day stay. We never could get the 10 person hot tub up to temperature to actually use. I think the highest it got was around 90 - not exactly hot tub worthy. But this is a minor gripe as we were quite busy with our birding in the area. There is a fire pit on the side of the lodge which made for a lovely evening next to a bonfire with some beers and smores. Birders love smores, it's a known fact. The 4 bathrooms included in the lodge is nice when you have such a large group, no fighting over showers and the like. The nice decal of the scuba diver on the toilet tanks adds a pleasant diversion while you're taking a whizz. There is zero cell service, except for Sprint customers, apparently. This is kind of a bummer as nobody in the entire world has Sprint. While I suppose it may be desirable for some persons to completely disconnect from society, birders and persons of my age tend to get a little twitchy after 24 hours of no internet access. It would be delightful if the cabin had wifi. Luckily all our group arrived before darkness fell -- I wouldn't want to try to find the place in the dark. You might end up in a ditch. The owner recently had the steep gravel drive replaced partially with concrete and it's a good thing. I think several of my fellow birders would have failed to scale a gravel drive so very steep and would have been stuck doing their birding from the bottom of the drive. Another "nice to have" would be better televisions, the current models are small and difficult to see from across the large family rooms. We wanted to watch some shows on birding but found it difficult to do so and had to resort to going outside to see birds -- not ideal. Checkout is at 11:00am and I can see how it could be a scramble to get up and get everything prepped for checkout, as it is expected you have the dishwasher run and unloaded, as well as all trash taken out, I believe. Luckily birders are used to being early risers to "catch the worm", as they say. All in all we had an excellent experience just bordering on five stars. Internet service at the lodge and a more liberal checkout policy would push it firmly into 5 star territory for me. That being said, I would definitely return here for activities other than birding as well, as you are in the edges of Hocking Hills state park and there are lots of activities nearby. Kudos to our host Theresa for a fine stay and thanks to my fellow birders for such a fine weekend watching birds and Kangaroo Jack.

For those who want the short version: This place is an awesome place to stay for a vacation get…read moreaway for a large group! Here's the detailed version: The house is located in Hocking Hills and is the perfect place for a large group of people! There are 3 floors with 8 bedrooms and 11 beds. The top floor is a loft that has 2 beds. There are 4 bedrooms on the main floor- 3 that have 1 bed, and 1 room that has full sized bunk beds. On the bottom floor, there are 3 bedrooms- 2 rooms that have 1 bed and 1 room that has bunk beds. Note: all the beds are queen/full sized beds even the bunk beds so the house could potentially sleep 22 people. The house is a beautiful lodge with hardwood floors (don't forget to take slippers!). There are 2 kitchens which was a bonus when cooking for a large group! There are also 2 dining room tables (one on the main floor, one downstairs) and 2 living room spaces. The house has 4 bathrooms (2 on each floor). Note: If you go there with a lot of people, try to be one of the first to take a shower because the hot water DOES run out if everyone is taking consecutive showers. When you go, towels (including beach towels) and linens/blankets are provided. They also provide some toilet paper and soap (dish soap, shampoo, etc) which was enough for a 2 day stay but if you're staying for the whole week, you may need to bring more. In the kitchen, you can find plates, silverware, some pots and pans, cups. They have some cooking utensils like spatulas, ladles, can opener, etc. They have a coffee maker and filters but if you like fresh coffee beans, you have to bring your own coffee grinder. There are 2 TVs there which both have DVD players and direct TV but they don't have HDMI connections so you can't hook up an Xbox. There's no wi-fi and you probably won't be able to get good cell phone service while there. But they do have corn hole, scrabble, taboo and a couple decks of cards for game night! It was actually great to get away from technology i.e. internet, etc and enjoy time with the family. In order to get there, you have to drive on some country roads- some that look like they are only one lane so I recommend trying to get there before dark just because it's so hard to see when it's night time. Also on the website, they recommend 4 wheel drive which I totally agree with! You have to drive up this steep gravel/stone driveway. One of our cars was a sedan and had trouble getting up the entire way. If you don't have 4WD, you can still make it up (although if it may be a problem if it's snowing) but try driving in reverse. Our larger cars (mini SUVs/Vans that didn't have 4WD) had problems going up driving forward, but were able to make it up in reverse. Again, it's a lot easier driving up in reverse during the day than at night. The contact person is Theresa. She was quick to respond to questions we had about the place via email. I didn't really have much contact with her since someone else dealt with the reservation but she seemed nice when I met her when we checked out of the lodge.

GORGEOUS VIEWS. HOT TUB. FRIENDLY OWNERS. HOT TUB. FIRE PIT. GREAT PRICE. HOT TUB…read more Had an opportunity to stay in these cabins last weekend and had a fantastic time. The owners provided fire wood and had recently purchased a hot tub so we were the first ones to use it (yesssss!). We went with a group so half stayed upstairs while we stayed downstairs. The cabins are separated so I was a bit of a drag walking up a hill to visit friends but also nice to keep our privacy. The cabins are far from the main house so we were able to play music without being overly cautious. The only downfall was the driveway up. It consists of those white rocks so you have to rev your engine to go up the hill toward the cabin without getting stuck (which happened to our friend). All in all, this was a great experience and was only a 20 minute drive to Hocking Hills State Park, a must see. Jerry and Wendy are excellent hosts!

The best nest cabins were beautiful. The rooms were clean and spacious, and the surrounding were…read morepeaceful, well-kept, and majestic. We watched a lightning bug show while relaxing in the jacuzzi on the porch! I would highly recommend these cabins for anyone looking for fun with family or friends.

We stayed at Springwood Cabins last weekend for the second time, our first being last August. While…read morethere are several cabins on site, we've stayed at The Crows Nest cabin both times. Each cabin is far enough from the others with enough forest between them that you truly feel secluded in your own private site. We absolutely love The Crows Nest and I cannot recommend it enough nor give enough praise to the owners of Springwood due to their attention to detail and the perfect and spotless condition that they keep the cabin in. We've stayed at many cabin rentals throughout Ohio and Springwood Cabins has made us feel the most welcome and relaxed. The moment you walk in, you can feel the love that the owners have put into the cabin. Crows Nest is a two bedroom cabin with a large open living/kitchen area and each bedroom has its own full private bath. The front porch is spacious with four rocking chairs and they've added a brand new covered back deck with a table and plenty of seating and a new hot tub. We spent our breakfast time on the back deck daily. There is also a brand new outdoor grill below. To the left of the cabin is a well maintained fire pit with three sturdy benches, so you don't even need to bring your own camp chairs if you don't want to. Speaking of needs, the cabin is provided with everything you could need, all you have to bring is your food. Seriously. They supply bath towels and wash cloths, hot tub towels, paper towels, extra trash bags, toilet paper, kitchen towels, a fully stocked kitchen of cookware and utensils and plates. The appliances are well kept and clean: coffee maker, microwave, toaster and Keurig (with Keurig cups supplied), even dog bowls for if you bring your pets. And the WiFi is solid as well. When you first walk in, there is soothing music playing and you feel at peace immediately. It is thoughtfully decorated, the kitchen towels are even folded neatly on the stove. In the island counter is a personalized welcome tent card and that little detail made it feel extra special. I am really trying to find something constructive to add but it's difficult because the place is just perfect. If anything, I wish there were some hooks on the bathroom doors to hang my clothes, there is only a towel bar in the bathroom. I eventually want to stay at the Crows Nest in the fall for the changing of leaf color, I can only imagine how beautiful it is. I'd recommend Springwood to anyone who wants to truly get away for some time without sacrificing comfort.

Love this place. i've stayed in multiple cabins and each was unique and wonderful. My service dog…read moreruns the trails and just has a blast. Quiet and green as far as you can see. Love the owners Lana & Sue and couldn't be treated better by them. Cabins are clean and fresh, a real treat for this city girl. Can't wait to go back!

Recently, my husband and I stayed at one of these lovely cottages at Dewberry Cottages in Hocking…read moreHills, Ohio. We were driving back to NC, from a family reunion in Michigan, and had decided in advance to book a couple of relaxing nights at these cabins. The cottage we stayed in was cozy, clean and comfortable. It would have fit a couple of kids comfortably, as well. We really enjoyed being surrounded by nature, and the tranquility of the birds singing, deer sightings, all with the amenities of a wilderness resort, with jacuzzi on the deck, and a lake to fish and paddle-boat in. We had some beautiful, sunny days, so we did a lot of reading on our private deck, as well as on the shore of the lake, where there is a nice deck and lounge chairs. We took nice strolls through trails surrounding the neighborhood of cottages, and we paddle-boated on the lake, and fed the variety of fish, including some big catfish. The area is just a couple of miles down from Hocking Hills State Park, which we have visited on other excursions to the area. It's also not far from neighboring towns such as Lancaster, where we went out for lunch one day. The mattress of our bed was the most comfortable I have slept in to the point my husband asked the property manager to give us the info. on the mattresses they stock the cottages/cabins with. I also noticed that everything was top-notch, from the toilet brand, to the hardware installed in the faucets, the refrigerator, and other kitchen appliances, all top-of-the-line. Our cottage was Celtic-themed, and everything from the colors on the walls, to the knick-knacks used to decorate this cottage, brought me back to a Summer spent in Dublin, Ireland 17 years ago, during my college-years. Years ago, my family met up at Hocking Hills and we stayed at one of the larger cabins for a family reunion, and that cabin accommodated all 20 family members that showed up. Each room had it's own personal touch, with unique colors, bedding, area rugs and decor. Some of the cabins are decorated after an era, and the decor will really take you back. I highly recommend Dewberry Cottages, as it has always exceeded our expectations, and the staff is friendly and efficient. Hocking HIlls, Ohio is a beautiful place for a quick getaway, reunion, or much-needed retreat.

I never leave reviews but this place was so bad that I had to…read more 1. The cabin smelled absolutely disgusting. It almost smelled like like a cat had peed everywhere. 2. The hot was broke our entire stay. When we showed up around 7pm, there was a hose in the hot tub overflowing it with freezing cold water. Their negligence to turn the water off before we arrived cause our future issue. We had tried to call the owner but they were closed so we chalked it up to a loss & figured we'd just use it the next night on our last stay. We went hiking all day and came back under the assumption that the water would have heated up, only to find that it was not working at all. Again we tried to call but they were closed. The price point for this cabin is extremely high for a tiny box with no working hot tub. 3. When I was able to get ahold of the owner to ask for a partial refund due to the hot tub being broke - she hung up on me mid sentence and is now ignoring my calls. Extremely unprofessional. Save yourself the trouble and rent somewhere else.

Stayed here for a girls weekend - four adults and 3 children under the age of 12. We had a blast!…read moreThe reservation process was simple and easy, the owner's communication was great, and the cabin was very nice. Pros: *The cabin came equipped with everything we needed - towels, washclothes, dish soap, cooking utensils, bedding, etc. *Cabin was clean and smelled great when we arrived. *Plenty of room for our group of 7. *No neighbors - our cabin was on it's own plot of land and the nearest neighbor was at least a mile away. It was quiet and we didn't have to worry about the kids playing outdoors. *Hot tub! We chose this cabin in part because it offered a hot tub and we were not disappointed. Their hot tub was modern and wonderful and we used it every night we were there. *Beds were super comfy and bedding was nice and clean-smelling. *Small water feature in the backyard had live frogs and our children had a blast watching them! *Upstairs and downstairs patio - upstairs patio was directly off the living room and had a sturdy railing going all the way around so the kids could be out there blowing bubbles or playing without our having to worry about them. *Great fire pit. *Grounds were very nice and well-kept. View off the back patio was fantastic! Cons: *No bathroom on main floor. You have to go up or down to use the bathroom. This was an issue for us since we had a 2-year-old in our group that had to be walked to and from the bathroom. *Cabin does show it's age a bit. Overall, the cabin was very nice but it could use some updating. One of the windowsills downstairs was covered in some sort of mold and several of the patio chairs (and a recliner in the living room) were broken or in need of repair. The fridge had a note telling us not to overload with items or it would stop working which seemed a little strange. *The stairs were an issue for us as the stairs leading upstairs were open slat and our little girls were fearful when ascending. The stairs leading downstairs were wide open and we were constantly watching out for the 2-year-old so she wouldn't inadvertently fall down. If you're nearby, check out the following attractions: Hocking Hills Adventures (http://www.hockinghillscanoeing.com/) - we went canoeing there and it was great! If you haven't canoed before, please ask the staff for some pointers. They're personable and friendly! Hocking Hills Market (http://www.hockinghillsmarket.com/) - Fantastic little shopping spot we discovered. Full of fun and funky shops and they have a small miniature golf course for the kids in your group. Pizza Crossing (http://www.pizzacrossing.com/) - Great pizza place suggested by the locals and we weren't disappointed! Just down the street from canoeing so we canoed and then called to order and picked up on our way back to our cabin.

The cabin and grounds are beautiful! The cabin has many nice touches that make you feel nice at…read morehome! From the warm throw blankets on the backs of the recliners, to the centerpiece on the kitchen table everything was warm and inviting! The view from the cabin is breathtaking especially watching the sunrise over the hills! This cabin was a great relaxing getaway!

We can not begin to tell you what an enjoyable and relaxing three (3)nights we had at the…read more"Cardinal" of Bent Creek Cabins. Dave and Joy take such pride in their cabin rentals and it can be seen in all of the meticulous details from the furnishing, décor and all of the amenities. They have thought of everything for you! We were so excited to disconnect for a few days and the Cardinal was just the place to allow us to do so. We watched movies, which they provided, as well as some that we brought with us. We enjoyed the hot tub on numerous occasions, as well as the screened in porch in general. My favorite memory was our last evening where we sat on the front porch swing for a couple of hours while it rained/stormed. It was such a refreshing time and a much needed escape to reconnect with each other and disconnect from the outside world. We can't wait to come back again and stay at the "Blue Jay". Thank you for making our weekend and anniversary so special. Your excitement and pride for what you do shines through and it was a pleasure to experience it for ourselves. Thank you!

The cabin was VERY clean and comfortable. The locations was quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed the…read morescreened in porch with hot tub and grill. The large front porch and swing were also very nice. There is no cable or phone reception, which was a positive for me. There is a tv, DVD player, and radio. The owners have provided a few dvds but you may want to bring your own if you're picky about your movies. The owners also provided a few board games. We chose to pass the time in the hot tub and playing scrabble. It was a great weekend.