Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, HOT TUB!, Wi-fi, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!
UPDATE - the HOT TUB is ON and in-service for the season!
** 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!
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
McArthur
McArthur is home to this cabin. Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park and Hocking House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hocking Hills State Park and Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve.
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve - 17 min drive - 22.4 km
Old Man's Cave - 18 min drive - 23.4 km
Restaurants
Rock House Restaurant - 21 min drive
Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls - 19 min drive
Papa Dino's Pizzeria - 11 min drive
Jimbo’s Burgers & Beer - 11 min drive
Kindred Spirits - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, HOT TUB!, Wi-fi, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, HOT TUB!, Wi-fi, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, HOT TUB!, Wi-fi, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly! on 13 Jul, 2026 start from S$189, 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.
How much is parking at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, HOT TUB!, Wi-fi, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, HOT TUB!, Wi-fi, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, HOT TUB!, Wi-fi, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, HOT TUB!, Wi-fi, 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).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, semi secluded with great view of the open sky, but close enough to deep woods to hear nature. Everything about the property was as described in the listing and that communication prior to our visit was extremely helpful. The hot tub was also very relaxing.The property was clean, allowed dogs which was a huge plus, and wasn't too far from Hocking Hills attractions. Really, all good things.
This is a lovely pet-friendly, cozy, comfortable and clean cabin with nice amenities. It is a quiet area with nice privacy, and it was quite enjoyable to stay here. Our host was very considerate and helpful.
Susan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Gina G.
9 Mar, 2026
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
There were birds in the cabin when I got there and the hot tub quit working halfway threw the weekend
Gina G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2026
We truly tried to make this customer happy. The hot tub was working with no issues the first evening of their arrival, but they didn’t happen to use it.
The second evening - the circulation pump had failed which made the tub trip the breaker.
We had the spare part onsite but we could not get a repair company there on a Sunday.
I thought allowing them to leave with a late checkout on Sunday and giving them a $50 refund immediately for the hot tub issues would help. I tried my best.
Cozy little cabin. My husband and I enjoyed our stay for Valentine’s Day weekend. Bed was comfortable and had everything we needed to cook a delicious meal. Loved the wood burner, definitely gave a genuine cozy cabin feel. Would definitely book again! Thank you!
They were very helpful and great communication. Very clean set up well. Note: this completely on me, but I didn’t see in the description that the hot tub is drained for winter, THIS IS ON ME and I still had a very enjoyable time.
Only complaint, which isnt even a complaint given the time of year, is that the hot tub was already shut down for season, the cabin was nice, peaceful and quiet, defined recommend.
Lee P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2025
Thanks for your great comments and review! I listed in the ad that the hot tub is drained in the winter - sorry if you missed that.
We hope to have you back soon!
The cabin was perfect as was our stay and the host great with communication and very fast. Of note, the hot tub is drained, so not useable. This would have been nice to know beforehand as I would have looked for a cabin with a working hot tub. I would definitely rent again!
Terri H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2026
Thanks for the great review!
We updated the ad to state that it’s drained for the winter season.
Thanks again!
The Hot tub was great and the kitchen had everything thing we needed. The cabin was clean and and in a great location. Hopefully we will get to stay again sometime. The beds were even comfortable.
Everything was absolutely wonderful with the cabin!! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! We will definitely stay at Valley Ridge again if we ever get back down to Hocking Hills.
Everything was clean and in good working order. The owned communicated great as far as getting to the property and getting into the cabin. Its pretty secluded and we heard nothing but the hot tub and nature. Would highly recommend for a couple or maybe dmall family.
The cabin was clean, the hot tub was excellent, and our dogs had a great stay! I would recommend purchasing more staple kitchen items. Particularly salt/pepper, sheet pans, measuring cups, wooden spoons, etc. Having a more complete kitchen would relieve stress on prepping meals.
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.
A F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
William W.
20 Apr, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The cabin was clean when we arrived aside from the few bugs that were to be expected. There was some residual articles of trash around the cabin. A few Beer cans out back and some visible junk under the deck. Overall a 4 out of 5. The hot tub was working but had a couple quirks to work around and also seems a little dated, 4out of 5. There were some structural issues with the deck. A broken plank over head. Looks like the place could use some TLC. Pictures online look like they might be a little bit older too, so be prepared for it to look slightly different than the pictures. The on site property manager was very friendly. As for the place being pet friendly, it was indeed. Although I will say that even though it is pet friendly it is not pet safe. We brought our dogs and found that there was no fence on the property and no gate on the deck. If you are going to bring your animals be prepared to have some type of lead for them while outside unattended. We arrived at the property and within minutes one of our dogs took off and was missing for 5 or 6 hours. We got very lucky to find him because at that point they’re a needle in a haystack. If it wasn’t for facebook we may have lost our dog forever. The manager was very caring and helped us search for hours, to no avail. Finally we found him thanks to friends and strangers reaching out via face book. Keep your pet on a leash or chain and don't let them out of your sight because this mistake almost ruined our entire experience.
William W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2026
I am glad you enjoyed the area and that Rocky was found. I love making owners able to bring their pets to my properties.
I thought it was comment knowledge that Ohio had a leash law to leash your pets when not on your property, especially if you know they might run off. I include the following in the welcome email, in case you’re not aware:
“Please leash your pets (if you bring any) at all times when they are outside.”
I’m sorry you missed it.