I never do ratings, but be aware if renting the Freedom Cottage at American Heartland Cabins, the…read morehost Mike Sebastian is not the best, he has ignored my texts,refused to provide me a ratings link after my recent stay and refuses to give a proper refund. There are only 2 imenities at the Freedom cottage,a hot tub and fireplace; however, our hot tub did not heat up until 6pm on 2nd night, we noticed the heat filter is very very full and should be changed ASAP causing hard to breathe and sleep. The fireplace pilot light switch is broke and could be Hazzardous to renters. There should be a trash can outside cabin like sign says inside. There should definitely be hot tub directions for renters to avoid issues in the future to ensure once cleaner drains and fills up that it us set on the correct code settings to heat up for the next renter. When drain hot tub should be done early and turned on and ready to ensure full amenities are working.

My boyfriend and I came to the Great Frontier cabin for the weekend to getaway, and the stay was…read moreperfect! Relatively close to a lot of the sights in Hocking Hills and not too far from Logan for nice dinners! The cabin was equipped with multiple things to make your stay enjoyable. The owner Jane was always a phone call away and went above and beyond to make sure all our questions were answered and was glad to help with any concerns! We definitely will keep this place in mind!

Great place to stay! 10 -15 min to most hocking hills attractions! 3 well appointed King bedrooms,…read moredouble over double bunks that aren't just for kids. Plenty of bathroom space. Great hot tub and fun to have marshmallows over the fire pit with the kids. One thing to note the steep drive, but there was plenty of parking at the foot of the driveway. Will stay again!

We stayed at the Luxe house and absolutely loved it. It is well decorated and had everything we…read moreneeded to enjoy the weekend getaway. We loved the wooded feel with the private setting. Will definitely return

The cabin is great for two couples (2 Bed/2 Bath) and a dog or a family with a dog. The backyard…read moreis completely fenced in and they even have pet towels for your pup! There were some major issues with the cabin, but they cancelled all reservations after ours and are working on making sure that the cabin is ready for future guests.

It was a great getaway with 2 other couples. It was chilly…read more& rainy so no outside bonfire. But that was OK they had a few inside games which we had a great time worth them. I most definately will recommend this place to all my friends & family and to you of course...

Had to relocate to a new cabin. Was very stressful at first but ended up ok. The place is…read morebeautiful. They take max occupancy very seriously, buyer beware.

An absolutely delightful little hotel. This is the cleanest hotel I ever stayed at. The staff was…read moreexceptionally friendly and attentive, the rooms were spotlessly clean, comfy beds, fun kitschy decor. Highly recommended!

This is a Key West themed small independent hotel in Logan. I needed a dog-friendly hotel somewhat…read moreshort notice while traveling south and they were accommodating and available. There's a large pool in the center of the hotel so you can go for a swim just 10 feet outside your hotel room if you want. The town of Logan itself is also very close to a lot of nearby parks and hiking, which the hotel provides lots of information on. There was a....unusually large list of rules and terms to agree to when checking in, but ultimately it wasn't anything too concerning and mostly common sense things. The rooms themselves were alright, kind of small and not super swanky but still clean, comfortable and very reasonably priced. There's a little "soft background noise" speaker in each room which defaults to soft beach waves which is a nice touch. If you like supporting local businesses, need a reasonably priced dog-friendly hotel or both I'd recommend here.

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.

If you are looking for a place to relax and throw your worries away, Westwind Lodge is not the…read moreplace for you, and if you dare try, please be sure to throw those worries away in a trash bag and do not leave them loose in the trash can outside. My female relatives (aunts, cousins, and grandmother) and I came to Hocking Hills to reunite after an incredibly long time without seeing or hugging each other. It was a little strange when the owner of the property mentioned THREE different times in one message not to follow GPS, but instead, use her directions. The oddities continued as she insisted to be there when we arrived to greet us since none of us had experienced this with a VRBO rental prior to this getaway. But the neuroses of the ownership finally smacked us straight in the face when we realized that greeting was simply to walk us through the rules. Many, many rules. Complete with a binder left for your reading pleasure and a condescending lecture from the owner to a group of adult women. There were 13 of us ranging in age from 29 to 88, but it really didn't matter who we were. Jesus Christ could have walked in with his 12 disciples and she would have asked him to make sure he showered before entering the hot tub. Her tone was both rude and insulting. Things we were warned of during her tirade, lest we be charged additional fees: Do not eat, drink, or sleep on the sofas. If you are going to sleep on the pillows, remove the pillow shams and use the pillowcases in the closets. Do not leave the coffee maker plugged in when not in use. Do not move the furniture. Do not get in the hot tub without showering. Do not leave any loose trash without bagging it. This includes boxes that are too big for bags. After leaving the property, we were informed that we left loose trash, which is an outright fabrication, clearly designed to offer a "reason" for additional charges. We were meticulously cleaning the entire cabin all morning to be sure to reach her satisfaction and even cut down all boxes so that they would fit into trash bags and not be considered "loose". One of the comments by the owner was that she was forced to empty the trash can and rebag it because there was loose trash and it was unsanitary. Speaking of unsanitary, you are asked not to strip the beds when leaving the property so they can "inventory" (AKA look for things to forfeit your security deposit) the linens. We did have our suspicions on the motive of the owner when one of my aunts pulled her blankets back on the first night and found a hair on the sheets. We were also told to wash the dishes used and then put them away. I am not a health inspector, but every place I've ever rented has either asked to load and run the dishwasher but leave the dishes in there or just load it and not run it. I suspect this is so that the renters do not then touch the clean dishes to put them away, but what would an unsanitary person like myself know about health codes? Interested in keeping your loved ones posted while haphazardly moving furniture and sleeping on sofas in a cabin in the woods? No problem! There is a landline that allows you to hear a couple of syllables at a time, which is enough to ensure that your spouse is ta.....car......tom..... And if that is not enough contact, the owner does offer the use of her personal Wifi for a small fee of $5/day in cash only. No exact change? No problem there either! Just give her the next bill you've got higher than the total and she'll call it even! It was blatantly clear with each warning of impending charges for things like spotty wifi and sleeping on pillow shams that the goal here was to come up with some failure to abide so that we could lose our security deposit and wring out any spare change we had for things like communicating with important people in our lives. But wait...there's more! The wifi doesn't work half the time and the TV in the main living space doesn't work either, which I guess is okay since who wants to watch television without the snacks and beverages that are strictly forbidden on the living room furniture. Anyway, the cabin was beautiful and there were lots of towels and beds and bathrooms and two kitchens. Those things were great. We had an amazing time because we are an amazing group of women, but it was a shame that every single one of us walked away saying, "this weekend was perfect if it hadn't been for that horrible owner." Perhaps if someone is that neurotic and paranoid, they might seek a different line of work than allowing strangers to use their property to enjoy themselves. If you want a place that limits your freedoms and puts rules on your fun, this is the cabin for you. Otherwise, run to the closest Red Roof Inn, because I bet the people there are at least welcoming.

Building on Brian's review...Whistlestop was the perfect location for a quick getaway to Hocking…read moreHills. We only stayed one night, but this stop would also work well for a longer visit. Whistlestop is located at the end of a dirt road (literally off the beaten trail), so don't be too worried if you wonder if you're going the right way--keep going back the road and it's just over an old rail line. The B&B is the basement of an old farm house and the room is spacious. As Brian mentioned, the room had a queen size bed, couch, working fireplace, pool table, kitchenette, and private bath. The owners, Sherry and Mike, were a delightful couple and we had a chance to peak into their beautifully renovated kitchen and meet their lovable boxer, Lucy. Tons of snacks to pick from, but easily the best were the homemade sticky buns and chocolate chip cookies. Sherry stocked the fridge and pantry with breakfast items for the next day (yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, breakfast bowls). Brian enjoyed a couple rounds of pool while I feasted on several hours of HGTV's "Property Brothers" on the biggest flat-screen TV I've seen in someone's house (60-inch?). The bed was cozy, covered with beautiful colored linens, and I think if you wanted to leave the blinds open, you could wake to a beautiful sunrise amongst the nearby trees. I woke up early Sunday morning to do a bit of reading and enjoy a cup of tea by the fireplace. Perfection. Since we were there in late March, we didn't get to enjoy this amenity, but there is a fire pit so you can make some s'mores (yes, they provide all the fixings for that too). I need to ask Brian when we can go again...it was a great weekend to unplug and just relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of Columbus. (although, they have free Wifi, just in case you need it :) )

I had such a wonderful experience at the Whistlestop! I have stayed there several times and…read morewouldn't go any where else. The farm is beautiful and secluded. Mike and Sherry were wonderful hosts and had great recommendations for local spots to hit. They really make you feel at home. The hot tub was nice and so was the private fire pit. I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast!

We loved our anniversary trip here! It was such a peaceful getaway and even better than the photos…read more You truly have the entire property to yourself. It couldn't be more private or serene. It feels completely off the grid and it's the perfect place to relax and unwind. We were planning on going hiking at Hocking Hills, but there's so much to do around the property, we decided to stay put. We loved grilling out, sitting by the firepit, playing basketball, sitting on the front porch overlooking the nature preserve, hanging out in the hot tub, and relaxing with the very friendly cats that reside on the property (if you're an animal lover, they're really hard not to grow very fond of after a couple days!). We were especially impressed with the cleanliness of the cabin and how little bugs we saw for it being in the middle of the woods. WiFi worked really well, too. Cell phone service (as can be expected) was very spotty for us on different parts of the property. WiFi definitely helped, but phone calls or regular texts were a bit tricky (especially inside the cabin!). But a trip like this is supposed to be to put the iPhones down anyway, right? :) We'd really love to come back in the winter and enjoy it again in the snow!

This is a romantic secluded little cabin with all the comforts of home . Nothing like waking up and…read moregoing out and enjoying your morning coffee on the patio with spectacular views and at night curl up with a blanket out by the pond and fire pit . If you love nature and wild life you'll be in heaven here . We were if aww of the wild deer and turkeys that came and drank from the pond and ate from the apple trees . The location of this cabin is perfect so close to great hiking trails and also close neighboring city's with great restaurants if you don't feel like cooking . Now if you are in the cooking mood this cabin is fully equipped with anything you could possibly need and has a great BBQ grill that's perfect a romantic steak dinner on the patio and afterward enjoy watching the beautiful Ohio sunset in the hot tub . If you're looking for a romantic get away with some peace and quiet time you need to check this little jewel out .