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

Cabin in McArthur with kitchen and patio

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1 bedroom, WiFi, wheelchair access
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At Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a hot tub. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathrooms56 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

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

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Map
McArthur, OH

What's nearby

  • Hocking Hills State Park - 15 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Ash Cave - 15 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Old Man's Cave - 18 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Old Mans Cave Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Cedar Falls - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rock House Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Papa Dino's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jimbo’s Burgers & Beer - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rock House Pub - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in McArthur, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hocking Hills State Park and Ash Cave. Ash Cave Recreation Area and Cedar Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 316 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area

We really enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect place to disconnect. Loved all the acres of land, the view of the woods in the back, and we had everything we needed. Not very far from Hocking Hills, 2 bathrooms is a perk, and it was so quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

oliver p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

Stayed here for our trip to Hocking Hills. Close to everything you want to see! We went to Cantwell Cliffs, Old Man’s Cave, Ash Falls. And this was a great place to come back to! Hot tub was perfect, we had no problems so no reason to communicate with the property manager. I actually preferred bringing our own sheets/blankets/pillows. We did forget towels but made a quick trip to Walmart. Would definitely stay here again if we took another trip that way!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t have asked for a better cabin!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The manager explained the residence perfectly.. everything was extremely clean and tidy. The hot tub was perfect after a long day hiking. The jets worked great. The deck was so pretty and although there are technically 2 other cabins on the lot the way that the cabin is situated, you can’t even see them nor hear them. The caretaker does a great job with the grass. 10/10 recommend and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as advertised

Peaceful and quiet. Cozy and warm. Great week with the (small) family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home away from home

Peaceful! Perfect little get away spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Michael M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Private Cabin

Very nice cabin that needs some updating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moms Trip

We had a much needed moms get away and it was my friends birthday Saturday as well! We had a blast! The location was amazing and everything was perfect! The mattresses could be updated to softer ones but other then that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

James A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

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

StaticMango 3.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Able to play loud music

It was secluded to the point where we could be relituvly loud and blast misic creating an over all free feeling experience.the hot tub was nice minus the cover being a bit messed up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Sheela B., Westerville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple & Relaxing

Property was good for just a weekend getaway. Very simple as far as having essentials. Place to sleep, eat, shower and enjoy the outdoors. I would recommend having an SUV or truck to get into the driveway because the drive is very steep and if it rains or snows your car will get stuck. Overall happy with the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

david b.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice location poorly maintained

Site needs a thorough cleaning mold in shower. Flooring needs replaced. Property manager and helper Dakota were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

cynthia l., Perrysburg, Ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

If you like leaves all over the deck, broke up flooring, disgusting mattresses, and a hot tub that doesn’t work, you’ll love this place. This guy didn’t even bother to put a plate over a simple wall plug or replace a broken hanging fly swatter. No sophistication to this cabin whatsoever! Waste of money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good for the price for what you get.

I agree with other reviews that it could be cleaner, and needs some updated furniture. The location is nice and tucked in. For the price, it is kind of what I was expecting. Though I was thrown off by the claustrophobic bathrooms, but it wasn't a big deal. Enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Nice to walk around the property with our dog. I want to put it out there for those who are light sleepers that this place might not be for you. It has a metal roof with an oak tree hovering over it, and it seemed like any subtle breeze made it sound like baseballs were being slammed into the roof - this may only be an issue in the Fall though). There are also mice living in the walls, and they get very loud and scurry about in the walls like crazy at night - made it hard to relax and sleep easy. There were mouse traps sitting around, but it seems like a better solution is needed for that many mice. I can understand a few getting in, but it sounds like a city of mice in the walls. It smells like some have died in the walls too. There is also no place to put your clothes - no closets or dressers. No big deal for just the two of us, but that might be a pain if more people were staying. The TV and internet worked well. Cell service with a Samsung (Verizon) was good. Beds probably won't be comfortable if you suffer from a bad back or hips, but tolerable. Overall, a nice little place if you don't mind the mice or metal roof.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as it was described. We had 2 dogs and it was a perfect outdoor area. We brought 2 baby gates and put them up at the entrance opening, which enclosed the 3 sided porch so that our dogs could be outside with us. Beds are comfortable. We were not going for luxury. It was a quaint, clean and rustic little cabin tucked away just perfectly. Also loved the nearby winery. Thank you Dan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel.ani. L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cozy cabin. More of a basic cabin, but that's 100% what we were loooing for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zach D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Getaway

Overall we very much enjoyed our stay. Things are what you expect from a cabin in the woods/country and as described. Overall cleanliness was good. I would suggest cleaning the air conditioner vents. We did bring our two dogs and I would say they enjoyed the visit as well. I did rig up a gate for the porch so we could let them off leash on the porch. Suggested improvement would be to add a gate to the deck. The grill came on easily but the grate has seen better days, bring some tin foil and you will be good to go. We would return for another visit and would recommend this cabin for a nice off grid getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the best cabins I have rented in Hocking Hills

Our family goes to Hocking Hills once or twice a year, and this was one of the better cabins we have stayed at. Us and our dogs had an amazing time. The cabin was in really good condition, and the best part of the cabin is that it has two bathrooms. We really enjoyed the hot tub and having s’mores in the evening. During our stay we walked through Moonville Tunnel, and we went out the second day to get pizza and ice cream. Overall we had an amazing stay, and I would recommend this cabin to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaytlyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not many bugs like the other reviews talk about maybe some but you’re in the woods what do you expect? Clean and spacious. Pretty nice overall. Hottub was nice too, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Get Away

This cabin was so relaxing , we stay at a lot of cabins and for the price you cannot beat it. No issues with anything , bed was comfy, size of cabin perfect . It is set back away from everything . We will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Meru M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay

The main issue is that the property smelled really bad especially the bathroom. I did not have phone service until I left. That was deliberate. In any case, we were already there so we made the best of it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tward

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleased

Wide open spaces, private and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025