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Beautiful 1850 Inn close to Nelsonville Town Square, near Hocking Hills

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1st Choice Lodging - 1850's Inn
A two-story house with a front porch, a brick foundation, and a number '100' on the front door.
A porch with wicker chairs and a red patterned rug.
A two-story house with a porch, a brick foundation, and a garden area.
A covered porch with a wooden ceiling, a mailbox, and a welcome mat.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nelsonville, OH
  • Place, Stuart's Opera House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Factory Outlet Store
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 1850 Inn close to Nelsonville Town Square, near Hocking Hills

The 1850 Inn is nestled in the charming town of Nelsonville close to nearby restaurants, shops, and local attractions. The cabin boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, large living spaces, and a spacious kitchen. Traveling is a breeze when you stay with us as the lodge is fully equipped with great amenities. Property offers an outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and great quality time. State Parks, lakes, canoe & kayaking, ziplining and so much more all located within a short distance from the property.

Take a 30 minute drive from your vacation home to visit Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park. No matter the season, you and your guests won't be disappointed when visiting all the beauty Hocking Hills offers!

The 1850 Inn is located in Nelsonville and 5 miles from Wayne National Forest. The State Park offers over thousands of acres to explore by hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. When in town, guests will want to visit Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District, Stuart's Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or the Nelsonville Music Festival that is held every year at Hocking College. 15 miles from the cabin, guests will run into Lake Hope State Park located in Zaleski State Forest. Guests can enjoy some fine dining at Lake Hope Lodge or a day of picnicking and swimming with family and friends.
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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
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Latest check-in time: 20:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2482570vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Nelsonville

Located in Nelsonville, this holiday home is in the city centre. Stuart's Opera House and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fun Barn and Brass Ring Golf Club. Logan Theater & Community Arts Center and Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Nelsonville, OH

What's nearby

  • Stuart's Opera House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Robbins Crossing Historical Village - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hocking College - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Knight and Day Bistro and Buffet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Mariachis - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 1850 Inn close to Nelsonville Town Square, near Hocking Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful 1850 Inn close to Nelsonville Town Square, near Hocking Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 1850 Inn close to Nelsonville Town Square, near Hocking Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 1850 Inn close to Nelsonville Town Square, near Hocking Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 1850 Inn close to Nelsonville Town Square, near Hocking Hills located?

Located in the heart of Nelsonville, this holiday home is steps away from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and Stuart's Opera House. Starbrick Clay and Rocky Factory Outlet Store are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederico G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming. Check in and out was very quick. House is comfortable and was what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your stay met your expectations and was exactly as advertised. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very neat 1800’s home with updated kitchen and appliances, very nice fenced backyard, patio with a little fire pit and gas grill. Unfortunately the weather was quite cold and snowy, but it would be great on a nice day Glad it was pet friendly enjoyed having our dog with us felt comfortable walking on the streets of Nelsonville with her The house was neat and clean and supplied with plenty towels and kitchen utensils Convenient location for visiting all that Hocking Hills has to offer if you enjoy nature and the outdoors
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cabin and that your furry friends could join you. It's always wonderful to know that our guests and their pets feel at home.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chuck C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location to Nelsonville and Hocking College is excellent. They allow pets, which is a major plus. We have stayed here twice so obviously we are okay with the negatives. You will need to bring your own soap and coffee (there is a coffee maker). Backyard is convenient for a dog but note there are a couple of escape routes so you have to watch them. The backyard could be a paradise with a little yard maintenance. Screen door arm has been hanging for over a year. Finally, there are a number of lights that don’t work or have burnt bulbs, including front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Really liked house and location

House was very clean, beds were comfortable. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing 1st choice lodging! We hope to have you and your guests again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

billy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Great time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2023
Thank you for choosing 1st choice lodging! We hope to have you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ingrid V.

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

Great place. Very clean.

Great place. Very clean. Close to many great places to hike.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2023
I am excited to hear that you loved the property and enjoyed the sites while you were in the area! We hope to see you in the Hocking Hills area again soon!! 1st Choice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracie R.

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

We Loved This Place

The house was clean, updated, spacious, beautiful and very comfortable. The location was quiet and close to downtown, which made it nice for walks. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
We are so happy to hear you had a five star stay! It is a great property with a wonderful, cozy atmosphere. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca (Becky) F.

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

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful stay. Convenient to Nelsonville Square and the theater, which is why we were in town. Very clean home. So much space. Loved our stay. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Hi Becky! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We agree, it is a beautiful place that's perfectly located to Nelsonville's attractions! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sherri m.

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

Beautiful house

Great location great house easily shared. Has like 2 separate sleeping areas and tons of room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed our 1850 Inn! Come back soon! -1st Choice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great Location

We were going tubing on the Hocking River so the location was super convenient! Loved the interior of the house and found it to be well-stocked (missing a toaster, however!) Would definitely recommend to anyone enjoying no the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for staying at the 1850 Inn while you went tubing on the hocking River. We're super happy that you found the property to be well-stocked. We hope you come back to visit us for another tubing trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very spacious and updated historic home. We chose this property because it had 2 1/2 bathrooms. Also this was our stay while we toured Hocking Hills State Park. All in all, we enjoyed our stay.Bill GriffithPittsburgh, PA
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2025
Bill, thank you very much for reviewing your stay at our 1850's Inn. We're very glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at the property during your stay to tour the Hocking Hills! Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darrick M.

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

Good Experience

Very clean and nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
I am glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of our 1850 home, as well as its amenities. We look forward to hosting your next stay in Hocking Hills! 1st Choice Lodging
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Lovely home close to Ohio University

The house was spacious and worked well for our family of four. We liked the easy check in and the proximity to OU.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you for choosing to stay at the 1850 Inn while you were visiting Ohio University. We hope you come back to visit us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivian S.

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

A beautiful historic home in the center of town

The house comfortably fit three couples. We had plenty of room to spread out and really enjoyed our time on the front porch
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing 1st choice lodging! We hope to have you and your guests again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

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

Ohio vacay

We came down to spend time with family and friends in the area. It was rainy, chilly, and cloudy most of our stay, but we did have some nice weather. We didn't really do any sightseeing or adventures on this trip. Mostly we stayed in the Nelsonville, Athens & Amesville areas.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2025
Nancy, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, and I’m very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We enjoyed hosting you and we hope to see you back in the Hocking Hills area in the future. And of course, if you stay with us here at 1st Choice Lodging again, you’ll get a 10% discount!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Beautiful Older Home

Very clean. Lovely antique furniture. Walk to town public square for restaurants, coffee shop and local events.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed your experience in our lovely 1850's home. We look forward to your return to the area again soon! 1st Choice Lodging
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malana K.

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

Weekend R&R

Wonderful!! Peaceful!!! Much appreciated and needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2022
Thank you so much, Malana! We hope to see you again soon. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chuck C.

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

Nice Old House

If you are going to Nelsonvilled or Hocking College, the location is excellent. This is a cool old house. Bring your own soap and shampoo.If you have a dog, be aware that there is a big gap in the fence and your dog can easily leave the nice private back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2025
Hi Chuck, thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at our 1850 Inn. We are happy to hear that you had a good stay. We enjoyed hosting you and we hope to see you back in the Hocking Hills area in the future. And of course, if you stay with us here at 1st Choice Lodging again, you’ll get a 10% discount!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johnny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful old home!

The pictures do not do it justice. Overall a great stay! Check in / out was quick but had to go to a retail business to pick up key. Home was very clean, but was a little dissappointed that the upstairs ( bath and sleeping area) was so hot! The downstairs was a very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Hi Johnny, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We will be sure to let our team know about the heat upstairs! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Cute house in historic area

Rented this place for a girls weekend. It was a beautiful well kept home that was clean and fully furnished. The owners were quick to respond to questions. Gps was a little lost getting us to the exact house but we quickly found it. The neighborhood is cute and appears to be trying to make a comeback to its glory days. It was a short drive to hocking hills. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2022
Thank you for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the 1850 and we hope to welcome you back to any of our vacation homes in the future! -1st Choice
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Hocking Hills-“buggy”

The home was historic and beautiful—gorgeous wood floors. The neighborhood was rundown and felt a bit sketchy. There is some effort to revitalize a one block stretch that had a couple cute shops/coffee house. The worst part of stay is that we discovered cockroaches on our fifth of six night stay— gross!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying at the 1850 Inn. We're glad you thought the home was pretty. It is only 1 block away from the Nelsonville Historic Square. The neighborhood is safe. There are some nearby homes that could use some updating, but we can't control that. We do, however, have about 6 other rentals located with 1 block of this home & we are doing everything in our power to help beautify the area the best we can. We do regularly spray for bugs & pests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Great Stay

This property is exactly as pictured. As mentioned in previous reviews there is no hot tub. We were offered a free kayaking trip. The back yard was wonderful and relaxing. We enjoyed watching the birds at the feeders. The house was very clean. I do wish check in and check out could have been on site but it was only about 5 min away from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us Tara! We hope to have you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie P.

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

Beautiful home

A beautiful, impeccably clean house. The town is small. It is a beautiful home and I would love there in a minute. The home is right by the town square. The town is small. A few local restaurants are within one block. 2 of 3 were closed the weekend we were there. You’re 30 minutes away from Hocking Hills State Park. Beautiful park. We went tubing on the Hocking river and that was great. We were just minutes away from that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
We are so glad we got to host you and your former college roommates in our 1850 home! Even better we are glad you got to enjoy the Nelsonville Square and tubing with us! -1st Choice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

A truly outstanding house and experience!

The entire experience of staying with 1st Choice Properties was excellent. The check-in was clear and easy. When we arrived at the house, it was impeccably clean. This particular house is quite old (built in the 1850's), but the kitchen and all 3 bathrooms have been nicely updated. The interior design and decor are tasteful and modern. We encountered a small issue during our stay (we couldn't find the ironing board that was listed as being included). We contacted the management team and they addressed it promptly and to our complete satisfaction. I very highly recommend this house and 1st Choice Properties. We would definitely stay wtih them again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
Thank you for staying with us Katie! We hope to have you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rhonda S.

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

Listing needs updating

The inside of the home is as listed and clean with the exception of the windowsills , absolutely filthy. The outside is another story. The backyard is completely unusable, we’d filled mess. The furniture is moldy and the ashtrays still had used cigarettes in it. The front porch shows a storm door, ferns and a lovely porch. Completely not accurate. Again filled ashtrays, dirty furniture and a missing storm door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Sorry you didn't have as enjoyable of a stay as you would have wished! Our cleaners take great pride in the property & it's rare for us to get complaints. The backyard is usable, but will look into your concerns further. We appreciate your feedback!

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Lodging

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When you rent the 1850 Inn, you are renting a complete experience. We like to show our guests how much we appreciate them. Our guests receive a 10% discount on their next outdoor adventure at Adventure Pro Outdoors. Book a canoe, kayak, or tube rental along the scenic Hocking River or book a guided ATV/UTV tour on Wayne National Forest to experience Hocking Hills like never before.

Why they chose this property

Historical vacation home with a tremendous amount of character and one block from Nelsonville Historic Square, excellent dining, music and art available on square.

The 1850 Inn is located in one of Ohio’s most beloved outdoor destinations: the Hocking Hills region. This area is known for its dramatic landscapes, including lush forests, stunning waterfalls, and unique rock formations. Whether you’re an experienced hiker, a nature enthusiast, or just someone looking to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, the Hocking Hills region has something to offer.
The property is just a 30-minute drive from the renowned Hocking Hills State Park, home to some of the most iconic natural attractions in the area. Old Man’s Cave, one of the most famous spots in the park, is a must-see. The cave is a stunning natural rock shelter, surrounded by cliffs, waterfalls, and lush vegetation. The nearby hiking trails offer plenty of opportunities to explore the area, including the popular Gorge Trail, which takes you through scenic gorges and past towering rock formations.

What makes this property unique

The 1850 Inn Historic Vacation Home Rental is nestled in the charming town of Nelsonville close to nearby restaurants, shops, and local attractions. The cabin boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, large living spaces, and a spacious kitchen. Traveling is a breeze when you stay with us as the lodge is fully equipped with great amenities. Property offers an outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and great quality time. State Parks, lakes, canoe & kayaking, ziplining and so much more all located within a short distance from the property.

Take a 30 minute drive from your vacation home to visit Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park. No matter the season, you and your guests won't be disappointed when visiting all the beauty Hocking Hills offers!

The 1850 Inn is located in Nelsonville and 5 miles from Wayne National Forest. The State Park offers over thousands of acres to explore by hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. When in town, guests will want to visit Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District, Stuart's Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or the Nelsonville Music Festival that is held every year at Hocking College. 15 miles from the cabin, guests will run into Lake Hope State Park located in Zaleski State Forest. Guests can enjoy some fine dining at Lake Hope Lodge or a day of picnicking and swimming with family and friends.

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