We stayed here for a family reunion and I loved every moment of it. There was many of us so we used…read more4 or 5 cabins in the area but they were all pretty spread out and there wasnt many lights in the area so once it was dark out we were all basically in for the night. Each of the cabins had a game table, fire pit and a hot tub so there was plenty to do in the cabins at night. The cabins were clean, well furnished and had most of the kitchen items we needed during our stay. We stayed in Jackson but most of the full group activities were in Rush Creek, both were perfect for our needs. We had one small AC issue in Jackson and the staff responded promptly and fixed it right away. The bed i slept in was heavenly and I got great sleep each night. Im an early riser so it was nice to have a little path off the back of our cabin, I went for a short hike and happened upon a beautiful wedding venue and some small gardens. Overall great experience and will be returning!

We've been to the Van Buren 2 cabin 3 times and every time it has been exceptional. The location…read moreis secluded and the cabin is a perfect size for 2. The staff is helpful and accommodating, always available to answer questions. They also set the thermostat and turn on the lights before you arrive, which is always appreciated! Everything was clean and loved having a hot tub and grill on the porch. Lots to do in the area or just hang out in the cabin all weekend and relax.

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.

The cabin is stunning. It's a farm style house and they added special touches. It was more of a…read morehome and not a rental. We've already booked two more trips to this cabin.

Fantastic stay, home and people! Our group of 11 couldn't possibly have been more comfortable. We…read morewere four households meeting literally in the middle, driving from Chicago and the east coast 7-9 hours each way, for our first-ever meet-up Christmas. The cabin was absolutely perfect for our needs- so much space, incredibly well-stocked kitchen, extensive bathroom amenities, games, etc. Our 17yo nephew and 13yo niece, when entering the lower level for the first, took one look at the shuffleboard table and said what the heck is THAT?! 30 mins later they had a raging tournament underway. We're a big gaming (both board and video) family and many times there were 3 or 4 separate games going on in the house with no one crowded or even sharing a space unless they wanted to. And of course the hot tub, fire pit and comfy porches were huge hits. Adam was wonderfully flexible and communication was great. Overall an exceptional experience and we'd choose Whiskey Ridge cabins again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Adam!

I've been thinking about how to do this review the right way for a few days. Anyways here goes…read more.... THERE ARE NO BEDBUGS! I spoke to the gentleman before going out about these reviews. When I showed up we were shown the beds and given the opportunity to walk around with the cabin owner. Everything looked clean. We stayed 4 nights and there were no bites between the 6 of us. Ok now that part is done -- the cabin is a bit past it's prime. There is no Wi-Fi. I am a worry wart so I was nervous about the structure of the home. Starting at the top portion of the house: there were three beds up on the left, careful of the second (or was it the third) from the top stair which isn't truly a stair anymore, it's leaning at a 45 degree angle so it would be easy to slide down the stairs if you aren't using the stair rail. The main floor: the bedroom on this floor is perfectly fine, though the bed is a bit springy. It is connected to a LARGE bathroom with a jet garden tub. The kitchen is lacking cabinet space and counter space, if you are planning on cooking. The fridge is also void of the drawers, and door rails so there's no stage on the door. The stove has seen better days but mostly works fine. The living room has 2 couches, 1 love seat, wood burner, and an older box TV. The floor is a bit weak in here, seemed like one good ragger away from caving in. There are two ways to get to the wrap around porch which is also way past it's prime. That's really all I'll say about that because it's fine enough. There is a grill. The basement: this is where the shower is located. It's also where you get to the hot tub. Other than that there wasn't anything amiss downstairs. Everything was pleasant, it was clean and everything smelled good. There were plenty of clean towels and the kitchen has enough in there, that most people can cook about anything. We found 1 tick the entire time we were there (4 nights 5 days)

My family and I loved this cabin!! Definitely want to come back. It was huge, clean, and…read moreaccomodating. The owner Doug was super hospitable and took the extra time to greet us and make us feel comfortable. My favorite part was the view. Nice and secluded, yet also close to the grocery store. Saw a lot of negative reviews that seem pretty mean and personal but honestly idk I thought everything was awesome. Great deal and better than I expected. Would recommend and go back.

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.

What a beautiful community! My family owns a lake house here and I have only good things to say…read more Many residents reside in the hills full time but quite a few families own vacation homes here as well. There are a few different lakes to choose from with the biggest being Lake of the Four Seasons. On this lake, boats, kayaks, canoes, and swimmers are all very common. The others lakes are substantially smaller and are more for kayaking, canoeing, swimming, as well as fishing. As for eating, there are two places to choose from, a clubhouse and a bit more formal dining area. There is also a pool, garden, and golf course on the property. Hide-a-way Hills is surrounded by gorgeous trees and there is a lot of wonderful hiking in and out of the gates. Located about 20 minutes outside of Lancaster, restaurants, shopping, and top notch glass blowing centers are super close to you! Many of the families (including myself) come down for the weekends all year long. Since The Hills is little less than an hour from Columbus it's really easy to come down for a night or two. All and all, whether you are considering purchasing a lake house, nature retreat, or full time home, Hide-a-way hills is a great place to consider!

We stayed in the millers den. Overall this was an amazing…read morestay. The cabin was clean and peaceful. There are nearby cabins but you feel completely secluded. You are just a short drive away from an abundance of gorgeous hiking trails. Being able to enjoy the hot-tub on the porch while being surrounded by forrest sounds and gorgeous views was just the reset we needed. My only true negative was that the mattress was extremely uncomfortable. I do think there are a few minor things that could make this cabin even better. (From a picky convenience point) -the couch is less for lounging and more for sitting up (like a waiting room) a soft ottoman would really improve the ability for couples to cuddle by the fire. -there are no couch side tables to set drinks on -the shower is SMALL (which is to be expected in a tiny cabin) if you added a shower head that can come down it would make it much easier to wash off mud from hiking because maneuvering in that tiny space is nearly impossible. - some sort of shelf/counter space for the bathroom that way if you are staying longer you can keep your necessities stored in there.

Overall a wonderful place to stay. Shower small but that is…read morecabin life. Cabin and whole place very well maintained and cleaned. We did enjoy our stay. Quiet. Cozy. Very comfortable bed! Has fireplace. We had campfire a few times. Enjoyed the hot tub after hiking in Hocking Hills. (great state park!)