Eco-Luxe Vacations Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious food but the donuts are to. die. for. Homemade yeast donuts the size of your head that need to be ordered in advance because they sell out quickly!
21 residents recomanen
The Ridge Inn Restaurant
16178 Pike StDelicious food but the donuts are to. die. for. Homemade yeast donuts the size of your head that need to be ordered in advance because they sell out quickly!
A popular spot for couples with live music on the weekends.
101 residents recomanen
Hocking Hills Winery
30402 Freeman RdA popular spot for couples with live music on the weekends.
This is a must see during apple season! Grab a bag of apples, an apple cider slushy, then grab a donut across the street at The Ridge Inn.
10 residents recomanen
Laurelville Fruit Co
16181 Pike StThis is a must see during apple season! Grab a bag of apples, an apple cider slushy, then grab a donut across the street at The Ridge Inn.
Comfort food is the specialty at this hometown diner. If you go for breakfast, order an omelet and share it - they're huge!
Village Café
16039 Water StreetComfort food is the specialty at this hometown diner. If you go for breakfast, order an omelet and share it - they're huge!
If you're looking for a gluten free pizza, this is hands down the best gf pizza I've every experienced.
66 residents recomanen
Pizza Crossing Logan
58 N Mulberry StIf you're looking for a gluten free pizza, this is hands down the best gf pizza I've every experienced.
Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ
12790 Grey StA popular local BBQ spot.
If you crave Mexican food on the daily, like I do, this is your spot!
21 residents recomanen
La Cascada Mexican Restaurant
30683 Redrock CtIf you crave Mexican food on the daily, like I do, this is your spot!
The name says it all. Local and delicious, this place is about an 18 minute drive.
14 residents recomanen
Jimbo's Bar and Diner
23356 OH-56The name says it all. Local and delicious, this place is about an 18 minute drive.
Hands down the best pizza around! They have a varied menu and everything is tasty! Our family favorite is the 18" with sausage, pepperoni, and banana peppers! See if they will slice it in squares, rather than pie slices ;)
6 residents recomanen
Laurelville pizza
16074 Pike StreetHands down the best pizza around! They have a varied menu and everything is tasty! Our family favorite is the 18" with sausage, pepperoni, and banana peppers! See if they will slice it in squares, rather than pie slices ;)
Sightseeing
Mere minutes from the cabin, experience glass blowing and unique artisan gifts.
28 residents recomanen
Jack Pine Studio
21397 OH-180Mere minutes from the cabin, experience glass blowing and unique artisan gifts.
Take the little ones to Muddy Boots Farm, just around the corner from the cabin.
9 residents recomanen
Muddy Boots Farm
28310 Moccasin RdTake the little ones to Muddy Boots Farm, just around the corner from the cabin.
If you can't get enough stargazing in at our property, check out this spot.
21 residents recomanen
John Glenn Astronomy Park
20531 OH-664 ScenicIf you can't get enough stargazing in at our property, check out this spot.
Check them out for a variety of excursions, including the dinner train.
21 residents recomanen
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
33 W Canal StCheck them out for a variety of excursions, including the dinner train.
Check out local and not so local talent at Stuart's Opera House, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
28 residents recomanen
Stuart's Opera House
52 Public SquareCheck out local and not so local talent at Stuart's Opera House, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Head to Chillicothe and enjoy the long running drama, Tecumseh! An outdoor drama with more to offer, such as tomahawk throwing, gemstone mining, trading company, and park.
38 residents recomanen
Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama
5968 Marietta RdHead to Chillicothe and enjoy the long running drama, Tecumseh! An outdoor drama with more to offer, such as tomahawk throwing, gemstone mining, trading company, and park.
City/town information
Downtown Laurelville is just 5 minutes away from our secluded property, and while small, it has everything you need for your stay.
During your stay at the cabin, be sure to explore our 32 acres, catch the sunrise on the third story deck, have second breakfast on the front deck and watch for wild turkey and deer (or the neighbor's turkeys!), admire the afternoon sun streaming in through the front of the cabin while lounging in the conversation pit, take an evening walk around the property, watch the sunset from the front deck, end your evening in the hot tub, listening to the forest creatures saying their goodnights.
And be sure to grab a pizza at Laurelville Pizza, right on the circle. We have them on speed dial! Build your own or go with our personal favorite - 18" sausage and pepperoni with banana peppers - just $20 and it feeds 4-6.
Laurelville
Downtown Laurelville is just 5 minutes away from our secluded property, and while small, it has everything you need for your stay.
During your stay at the cabin, be sure to explore our 32 acres, catch the sunrise on the third story deck, have second breakfast on the front deck and watch for wild turkey and deer (or the neighbor's turkeys!), admire the afternoon sun streaming in through the front of the cabin while lounging in the conversation pit, take an evening walk around the property, watch the sunset from the front deck, end your evening in the hot tub, listening to the forest creatures saying their goodnights.
And be sure to grab a pizza at Laurelville Pizza, right on the circle. We have them on speed dial! Build your own or go with our personal favorite - 18" sausage and pepperoni with banana peppers - just $20 and it feeds 4-6.
25 minutes from the cabin, this historic town sits between the state capital and Hocking Hills. Only visit if you're into cool shops, small museums, great food, and stunning historic homes.
8 residents recomanen
Lancaster
25 minutes from the cabin, this historic town sits between the state capital and Hocking Hills. Only visit if you're into cool shops, small museums, great food, and stunning historic homes.
Logan is the town that most people associate with the Hocking Hills area because it's the largest in Hocking County. Hocking Hills State Park has a Logan address, but sits on the southwest side, positioning it equidistant between our cabin and the city of Logan.
28 residents recomanen
Logan
Logan is the town that most people associate with the Hocking Hills area because it's the largest in Hocking County. Hocking Hills State Park has a Logan address, but sits on the southwest side, positioning it equidistant between our cabin and the city of Logan.
Nelsonville is a quaint little town in Hocking Hills known for the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and the Nelsonville Music Festival. Nelsonville is about 40 minutes drive time through the hills.
9 residents recomanen
Nelsonville
Nelsonville is a quaint little town in Hocking Hills known for the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and the Nelsonville Music Festival. Nelsonville is about 40 minutes drive time through the hills.
Chillicothe sits to the southwest of the cabin, approximately 20-25 minutes away on a beautiful scenic drive. It is best known for it's outdoor dramas, including Tecumseh.
13 residents recomanen
Chillicothe
Chillicothe sits to the southwest of the cabin, approximately 20-25 minutes away on a beautiful scenic drive. It is best known for it's outdoor dramas, including Tecumseh.
Outdoors
Gorgeous scenery and hiking, but somewhat less crowded than Old Man's Cave
50 residents recomanen
Cantwell Cliffs
13640 OH-374Gorgeous scenery and hiking, but somewhat less crowded than Old Man's Cave
The most popular spot in Hocking Hills, for good reason
113 residents recomanen
Centre de visitants de la Cova del Vell Home
19988 OH-664 ScenicThe most popular spot in Hocking Hills, for good reason
Hocking Hills Canoe Livery
12789 OH-664Canoes, Kayaks...what's your pick?
Pick one spot to hike or plan to cover them all!
62 residents recomanen
Reserva Natural Estatal de Conkles Hollow
24858 Big Pine RdPick one spot to hike or plan to cover them all!
Enjoy the beach or rent a boat - you can't go wrong when you're near water.
39 residents recomanen
Parc estatal del llac Logan
Enjoy the beach or rent a boat - you can't go wrong when you're near water.
Clear Creek Metro Park
185 Clear Creek RdIf you're a hiker, Hocking Hills is your paradise.
Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278That view says it all.
Hiking, horseback riding, rappelling and rock climbing are a few of the options available in this nearly 10,000 acre forest.
8 residents recomanen
Hocking State Forest
Hiking, horseback riding, rappelling and rock climbing are a few of the options available in this nearly 10,000 acre forest.
Just around the corner from the cabin is the Spotted Horse Ranch, offering trail rides for ages 8+ of any skill level. You'll need to phone them to book your ride.
17 residents recomanen
The Spotted Horse Ranch
17325 Deffenbaugh RdJust around the corner from the cabin is the Spotted Horse Ranch, offering trail rides for ages 8+ of any skill level. You'll need to phone them to book your ride.
Tar Hollow State Park is rugged and beautiful . . . and just 10 minutes from the cabin. A great place to hit if you want to enjoy a quick, off-property hike before breakfast. They also offer lake swimming with a small beach during the summer season.
10 residents recomanen
Tar Hollow State Park
16396 Tar Hollow RdTar Hollow State Park is rugged and beautiful . . . and just 10 minutes from the cabin. A great place to hit if you want to enjoy a quick, off-property hike before breakfast. They also offer lake swimming with a small beach during the summer season.
Recomanacions sobre la ciutat
Com moure's per aquí
Personal transportation is needed
We sit in the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains where you will experience roads with sharp curves and step hills. It also means that you will not be walking from site-to-site, and there are few cyclists (although a few).
Most roads are of very good quality, thanks to tourism dollars like yours that help maintain them, but it still will take you longer to drive 10 miles on these roads than an urban or suburban area do to the rugged terrain. When we say something is 5, 10, or 15 miles away, just slow down and enjoy the view. That's what the person in front of you is doing.
Costums i cultura
Be Kind
You will find locals to be friendly and kind. We ask that you enjoy this and be equally as pleasant to these folks that allow so many guests into their community each year.
Around the cabin, we have several Amish families. Please, please, use caution when driving and keep our neighbors safe. And give them a pointer finger wave, they're certain to give you one.
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Hiking / Scenic Drives
The area is known for its hiking and scenic drives, which not only include gorgeous views from high above, but also geographical wonders of waterfalls and rock formations. Some trails are wheelchair friendly so we really do encourage you (even if you're not a hiker!) to get outdoors and see what all the buzz is about.
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Within 5-10 minutes from the cabin
Our cabin is in a secluded forest yet just 5 minutes from downtown Laurelville. Not only are the locals friendly, but they're critical to the experience of our guests by providing restaurants, a gas station, a Family Dollar, a grocery, and even activities like horseback riding, glass blowing, petting farm, and a state park. We would all love for you to include local in at least a portion of your activities and spend.
Què t'has d'emportar
What to pack
We include a lot, but here are some things you'll be responsible for: a beach towel for the hot tub, hiking boots, mud boots, and slippers or clean shoes for inside the cabin.
If you have questions on other items, feel free to reach out to us!
Viatjar amb nens
Family friendly cabin
Our cabin was built for our family, including 6 adults and 3 grandchildren. The cabin is family friendly, but is not childproof. Please keep an eye on your children inside and out (Oh, hi Mr Coyote and Ms Snake).
We provide a high chair, pack-n-play, and eating utensils for young guests, as well as games, puzzles, and movies.