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Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, WiFi, wheelchair access
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathrooms56 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
McArthur, OH
  • Hocking Hills State Park
    14 min drive
  • Ash Cave
    15 min drive
  • Cedar Falls
    18 min drive
  • Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
    35 min drive

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About the area

McArthur

At this cabin, you'll be 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from Hocking Hills State Park. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with satellite channels, and cabin features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Cabin also has a TV with a DVD player.

What's nearby

  • Hocking Hills State Park - 14 min drive
  • Ash Cave - 15 min drive
  • Old Man's Cave - 18 min drive
  • Cedar Falls - 18 min drive
  • Cantwell Cliffs - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimbo's Burgers and Beer - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kindred Spirits - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Club Vinton - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jimbo's Bar & Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪South Bloomingville Tavern - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!

Welcome to Valley Ridge Cabin!

** 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 cabin is located on 5 scenic acres to allow hiking, campfires, grilling out, or taking a nice soak in the relaxing hot tub! It is located near South Bloomingville, OH, just minutes from Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Conkle's Hollow, and many other local attractions.

Plates, bowls, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker, toaster, and trash bags are included.

The cabin has air conditioning, an electric furnace heater, ceiling fans, wood burner, leather couch, futon, and a large fire pit! It has beds to sleep 7 (possibly 8 with children - please see below for a description of the bedding arrangement), has satellite TV in the living room (the bedroom has a TV but needs a streaming device [that you provide] plugged into its HDMI port), a stereo system with Bluetooth, 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!

Bedding arrangement: There are a total of 4 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), and a pullout queen size couch (sleeps 2) {Entire cabin sleeps 6 adults or 7 total if a child stays}

Please note: I have very good feedback at my cabins, 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:

I have been made aware at times that there are excessive spider webs in the cabin. We have tried everything to minimize this. However, I must say that the drop ceiling within the cabin does not allow for cleaning of these. It’s a textured ceiling and trying to remove the webs only results in ceiling tile surface damage. Thus, I do not mean to be blunt - but if you are offended by cobwebs please don’t book this cabin. We truly do our best to remove them but the spiders in this wooded area work quickly and we just cannot stay ahead of them. Thanks for understanding!

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 cabin packs MANY items into a small area. The master bath and half bath are compact, but functional!

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly! have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

What makes Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!.

Is there a private hot tub at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?

No, Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 284 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 284 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
Peaceful and quiet. Cozy and warm. Great week with the (small) family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hocking Hills Hooray!
Lovely stay in the Hocking Hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B., Greenview IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot to stay. Easy to get to Hocking Hills SP
We had no problems with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Value Get Away Trip!
My boyfriend, our dog, and I stayed in this cabin Friday - Sunday. It was perfect for the three of us! I highly recommend reading the description prior to booking this place! It was very accurate and told a better story than some of the recent reviews. We were nervous after reading some of the reviews, but were pleasantly surprised and the description describes the property perfectly. One of the hot tub jets were broken, but since there were only 2 of us in the hot tub it was perfect for us. The manager did let us know of the condition of the hot tub before we came onsite. We would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun time at a good price!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Everything was exactly like the host's description. The property in and out was very clean, very comfortable, everything was in working order. The host's communication was in a very timely manner, friendly, honest and professional. I am looking forward to returning in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

James A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
worst cabin I have rented in 30 years.
Will not book there again. Broken hot tub, nothing was clean, picture must have been takin years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute rustic cabin - perfect getaway
We enjoyed our stay. Easy process and exactly as described
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya W.

Our stay
There were a lot of spiderwebs along the ceiling. The light fixers had dead bugs within the fixtures. The window air conditioners need to be resealed. This would prevent bugs from entering the cabin. The chair I sat in actually fell apart and I landed on the floor. It apparent the chair was repaired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
It was so good the property manger is so helpful she is a life saver our truck blew a tire and she helped us fix it before we left .. Love the cabin and it was a nice get away for my anniversery . would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
We visited Hocking hills for our daughters 1st birthday and had a fantastic time 🎂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple little Cabin in the Hills
This Cabin was perfect for us. We wanted something close to Hocking Hills for a good price! This worked perfectly for our family. Description online was exact.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Cabin was clean and no issues with bugs. Manager met us when we arrived and was very friendly and helpful. Check in was easy and location was great. We enjoyed the hot tub, lid was broken still but was able to remove temporary cover and still enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Masters the Basics
Very responsive, friendly and great to work with! We originally booked the wrong dates and they worked with us to find another date! Family of 4 and we were not looking for anything fancy. This cabin is rustic and simplistic in all the right ways, with all the essentials covered. It rained while we were there and the sound of the rain on the tin roof made for the best nights sleep! This is not a new build and sits in the woods so don’t rent if you’re definition of “rustic” is used in terms of style. Renters are upfront about the wildlife, critters and possible bugs you may.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacquelyn P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Worst false advertisement ever
Do not be misled by the pictures posted on the website because this is not how the property looks in 2024! Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin! Me and the wife were so excited to spend a romantic weekend and a beautiful secluded cabin and did not receive that. the cabin was absolutely filthy and rundown, The screens in the windows were torn to shreds, not allowing you to open the windows without giant carpenter bees, and Wasps flying into the property ( a 5 dollar fix mind you ) also aware of the property owners post about critters, but this is a different situation. He tends to get very defensive on his responses yet doesn’t look like he’s put one dollar into updating the property. Floors were a fake wood that was completely torn up by moving furniture, The frames on the wall smashed with broken glass sticking out ( another cheap fix ) The house smelled like what My Wife compared to fat cheesy armpits, all of the furniture was gross stained and cheap, Outdoor shower gone & was a hose, Worst of all the one thing we look forward to was the hot tub which was full of green algae, Dirt, debris ,did not work, Control panel was broken along with one of the jets , paneling ripped off of it, exposing the insulation and rusted screws , The lid was a disgusting mess Along with rusted, sharp metal sticking out in different directions. There’s actually no excuse to rent out this rundown for the price they do & show pictures of the cabin which at one time did look beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Hocking Hills State Parks - Hikes and Waterfalls
We chose to stay here to visit Hocking Hills State Park but not camp or stay in the busy Lodge. The area is very scenic and we were prepared for rustic/in the woods location. But a few things were not what we were expecting/hoping for: The hot tub was only functional on one side "jets 1" and not "jets 2". The hot tub lid was broken into 2 pieces and the thermal lining was loose, so it was covered in thick plastic sheeting which made everything very slippery and hard to handle to uncover and recover. The "bedroom" had a flat screen tv hook up with no tv. The bathroom with a shower was so tiny that the sink was in the bedroom and your feet were on the shower ledge to sit and use the toilet. The shower stall was so narrow that the jet hit me right in the face and there was not enough room to turn away to wash your hair without standing directly in the water. The kitchen was stocked ok, and we were able to make breakfast and dinner each night and have a large lunch at one of the restaurants around Hocking Hills. The coffee pot worked and filters were provided. The kitchen table has a wobbly leg and tips over easily. The fridge and freezer doors were so close to the tiny bathroom that they bumped the tiny bathroom door frame and scared someone if they were in there. So, its a good home base to hike and see Hocking Hills State Park, but its not as well kept as I hoped. This property would not be good for small kids as there is no bathtub, just a tiny slippery shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, just as described
The renter sent detailed instructions for how to find/access the house. Everything was just as described. Peaceful setting, clean, and I love the fact it was pet friendly! My dogs were very comfortable. A nice break from reality. I will be back in warmer weather when we can also enjoy a hike!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly Hunting Trip with the Guys
Just what we were looking for. Had enough space for all four of us. Really liked that it had a big yard so we could leave the enclosed trailer with all of our gear at the cabin while we hunted. Overall the cabin is exactly what we were expecting.... A rustic cabin in the woods.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary
Great get away stay...very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
The property was exactly as advertised. Cute little cabin in the woods. Comfortable bed. Smallest bathroom i have ever seen. Water pressure low, hot water ran out quickly. I did not take these as horrible as it was expected. Yes there were bugs inside and out. Our pets were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
What a great little retreat for the weekend! Very cozy cabin, nothing fancy but all you need for a great weekend getaway that was super close to hocking hill trails. Listing was accurate and email prior ensured that we were prepared with all that we needed for the trip! Highly recommend! We had just two of us and a dog, but cabin could easily accommodate 2 additional adults
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for everything
Easy check in and out. Cozy cabin would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

RJ H.

Slightly disappointed
The cabin is rustic and has a large plot of grass land in front of cabin. Great for our dogs. The cabin has a carbon monoxide detector but no smoke detector. (Had the holder but no detector.) My husband is a fire fighter so this was a concern for us. There is also moss and small plants growing in the gutters of the cabin. The bathroom sinks had not been wiped or Cleaned and there was evidence of old toothpaste in both sinks from previous visitors. (We checked in on Tuesday.) The bathroom shower was also the tiniest shower I’ve ever used. Did have good water pressure. As other reviews said, only half the hot tub jets worked, and it was dirty with leaves. There was also no lights outside in that area for use after dark. The cabin was a great setting for what we were looking for and allowed us to bring our pets, but a little bit more spot cleaning for the price was expected. There was $100 in service and cleaning fees added to the daily rate. I just expected to not the cleaning off someone else’s toothpaste and to have a smoke detector in a building full of wood. Worked for our trip, but won’t be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Millers had fun!
Very nice cabin! I've never seen so many stars in my life! Beautiful sky and beautiful place! The only issue we had was the hot tub only worked on one side, but that was all!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023