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Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate

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Exterior
Pool
Interior
Room
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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McArthur, OH
  • Place, Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Wellston Reservoir State Wildlife Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Alma State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 01

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate

Feel the magic as you enter this luxury home with 3 gas fireplaces (seasonal), huge bedrooms and ample space to spread out.

Perfect for large groups to gather yet have their own personal space. You'll feel like you're at a private resort lounging on the enormous patio around the amazing seasonal pool with a slide and diving board! (Open Memorial Day-Labor Day).

In the evening, enjoy the porch swing, fire pit or dinner at the huge outdoor dining area. The dining table comfortably seats 10-12! Come stay with us! Must be 25 years or older to rent. AWD/4WD recommended in all seasons.
Feel the magic as you enter this luxury home with 3 gas fireplaces (seasonal), huge bedrooms and ample space to spread out.

Perfect for large groups to gather yet have their own personal space. You'll feel like you're at a private resort lounging on the enormous patio around the amazing seasonal pool with a slide and diving board! (Open Memorial Day-Labor Day).

In the evening, enjoy the porch swing, fire pit or dinner at the huge outdoor dining area. The dining table comfortably seats 10-12! Warm up with a Seasonal Fireplace in the Fall or Winter! Come stay with us! Must be 25 years or older to rent. AWD/4WD recommended in all seasons.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4010920
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

McArthur

McArthur is home to this vacation home. Leo Petroglyphs State Memorial and Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blue Moon Acres and The Perfect Touch Massage & Traveling Spa. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.
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McArthur, OH

What's nearby

  • Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Wellston Reservoir State Wildlife Park - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Walleye Lake - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Lake Alma State Park - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 23 min drive - 30.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Main Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Club Vinton - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nichols Carry Out & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • Old Mans Cave Lodge/restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Does Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate on May 15, 2026 start from $561, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle on the Hill | Hocking Hills, Pool Estate located?

Set in McArthur, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Walleye Lake, Lake Alma State Park, and Sylvester Memorial Wellston Public Library. Jackson County Fairgrounds and Hocking Hills State Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Shana G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was poorly landscaped. Leaves and debris covered allnthe outside entertaining areas. The front door failed to lock correctly. The cieling in the kitchen is in bad shape from water damage. The listing is confusing about the hot tub. It is mentioned several times, but has been removed from the property. Carpets are stained and dirty. There is no balls or equipment for the game tables. Trash all over the outside of the property. The pictures of this property are clearly outdated, and not a good representation of its current status.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Will absolutely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley R.

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

Nice property

This was a very nice house for our family to join together and have a little vacation! The pool was by far the biggest hit! The property was beautiful and overall clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time. Beautiful property. Responsive host!! Few hiccups but nothing that would make this trip a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

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

Loved It!

Really enjoyed our stay. House was very spacious and just like photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

It was fantastic !!

The kitchen was wonderful to work in. The house is spacious and beautiful! The grounds had many places to spread out and enjoy. We enjoyed the fire ring and grill. The pool was very nice.. a little chilly. The pool area was very accommodating. Missed the hot tub working.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Great getaway

House was spacious, cozy, and had everything we needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tara

This place is awesome!! Lots of room for a bigger family gathering to have.

The place was clean, in a great area with trails and not overly far from Old Man's Cave/restaurants. I have never had such a fully stocked kitchen!! It was the best place we have every stayed in!!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Therese

Disappointed - pool is NOT heated

Clean
Verified

8/10 Good

Tami T.

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

Family getaway

Host was very prompt in responding. The pool temperature and cleanliness was great! Plenty of rooms for everyone. We spent most of our day at hocking hills park. It is a very quiet property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt C.

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

Really nice are to get away

We enjoyed our stay very much. Very quiet area away from everything but close to a lot. The night sky was beautiful sitting in the hot tub relaxing. Great place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of life.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Ladies getaway

The women in our family like to get together every few years to visit, shop, eat and imbibe. We found the perfect location. The castle was clean and comfortable. We had an issue with the hot tub (electrical) and were not able to use it but we were compensated. The managing company was easy to get ahold of and responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Perfect for a weekend getaway!

Everything!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

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

Family reunion

This was beautiful in the photos, and beautiful in person. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, both were clean and in great condition. The short stretch of road to the driveway is a bit steep and not paved, so the car with 2-wheel-drive struggled a bit going up, but the AWD made it easier. BookHocking staff are very easy to reach for help if you need it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

JANE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We also wanted to love this vacation rental. Most of the amenities that were advertised were either not available or broken. The photos were very misleading. The yard and grounds were not kept up. This could be a wonderful place to stay, but it needs a lot of TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was nice. We got a text that the hot tub was out so they offered a small package and a very small refund for the inconvenience. Seems it’s been out for a while due to other reviews we recently saw. We were notified just a few days before we checked in. The game room in the basement is not what was pictured. It’s a 3-in-1 table that is just a few feet long. So, we spent most of our time by the fire pit. Paid almost four thousand dollars for 2 nights to sit by a fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just like the pictures online. We had enough towels, washcloths and toiletries! The home was well stocked. The pool was nice but the pool storage area needed to be organized. We had two issues one was the hot tub wasn’t working and there was no outside lights near the cabana. We were reimbursed for the hot tub not working. I will definitely tell my friends and coworkers about this property!! We really loved the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly C.

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

Annual Family Getaway

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house. There is plenty of room for large groups, plenty of hot water for showers, (which is always nice ;) kitchen well-stocked. The beds were comfortable, wish we could have stayed longer. Was it perfect, no... can you always find fault, yes, but that can be said of any place, including our own homes. The only thing I would improve on is seating for the dining room. We would stay again in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bradley

VERY clean inside but the grounds sure could use some attention.

The pool, the screened porch and the gazebo were lovely! The zip line was a hit with our grandchildren as well as the pool. The beds were very comfortable. We noticed the cleanliness of the interior immediately…A+ on that!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amy

We enjoyed the house and pool.

We liked that the whole family could be together in the big room where the tv was. We liked the pool for the kids to be in daily. The bedrooms were big and allowed us to be separate if needed. The kitchen was too small for that many people though. And there were a few things that needed repaired on the property and things were a little worn but overall we enjoyed our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing spacious getaway for a family dog for ages ranging 32 to 84. There was plenty of first floor rooms and bathrooms to accommodate all mobility levels. We do wish we had better planned for the distance from the house to the pool. There was difficulty in transport/distance for our older folks. We enjoyed all areas of the home and fire pit area. We did have some difficulty navigating the driveways at first but figured it out. We went to nearby McAthur to pick up pizza and to Lake Hope Lodge for a lovely dinner. Plenty of room for our little pup as well and just a great place overall. There were some very minor things that would not at all deter us from a revisit - some low lighting in some areas especially common areas; the hot tub was out of service but that was probably for the best with our crew! All in all would absolutely revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was generally well-appointed. It was off-season, so we couldn't use the pool; however, if we had, we didn't realize that the pool is about 30 yards from the house. With as dark as it is outside, that may have been problematic.The two first-floor bedrooms share an unattached bathroom and have very little to no closet space at all. We found the gas fireplaces difficult to light. Light switches throughout the house were frustrating to use and need to be labeled.The screened-in porch was nice, but there was a football-sized hole in one of the screens, so there were numerous ladybugs entering the space. (Fall is ladybug season down there.) The outdoor gas grill was nice.The surrounding dining scene is pretty much nonexistent, so pack plenty of food. In conclusion, if you are looking for a nice looking and well-equipped vacation home in the middle of nowhere, I can recommend The Castle on the Hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2026
Thank you for your stay at The Castle on the Hill. We are glad you enjoyed the home and the setting and appreciate your notes about the pool, bedrooms, fireplaces, and porch screen. Your feedback helps us continue to improve.
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise R.

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

Castle on the Hill

Property was beautiful house and location, kids really enjoyed the zip line. Disappointed in hot tub, 1st night someone came and worked on it it never got above 88 degrees. Propane tank for gas grill was empty, we had to go and buy one in order to grill out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Haley

Needs Work

I really wanted to like this place. The main reason I booked it was for the heated pool. By the time we were able to get the pool cover off (which was a struggle) it was freezing. Definitely not heated like advertised. The hot tub was broken, had to send someone out to fix it and get it up to temp on first night, still couldn't resolve jet and light issues. Some of the towels we used smelled moldy and we had issues with the TV working. Overall moderately disappointed
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property, overall very clean. Lots of towels and hot showers. Wifi and signal was excellent which is rare for hocking hills. Host is easy to get a hold of and excellent communication. We really loved what this property had to offer and the photos online, however we were dissapointed that many of the amenities advertised were not available.We were notified a few days before our trip that the hot tub was not working, that was a disappointment off the bat, but They did compensate us for that.We were really looking forward to the hiking trails, however all the trails are overgrown to your knees and fallen trees. There wasnt any of the baby gear posted, no highchair, pack and play, baby monitor. No bikes for the kids or basketball for the hoop. The grill didn't have propane, i did message the host and they did come in like 15 mins with a full one. The pool.was low on water so they came to fill that, and we had to keep track and turn it off at 9:30 pm. Outside lights weren't working, had to use flashligts, or the fountain outside. Broken tile walking up to the porch. Zip line missing safery spring. Sofa different, not very comfortable. We really wanted to just get away from everything but everyday people were stopping by, to mow, for the pool 3 times in one day, the propane, a neighbor looking for a package.Overall we had a good time.This property has potential to be the best, but needs some maintenance. Would definitely go again if these things were updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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