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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Nelsonville, Ohio
  • Place, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Stuart's Opera House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking College
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!

The Rider's Roost is nestled in the rolling hills of Southeast while still remaining close to nearby restaurants, shops, and local attractions. This vacation home boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living space, and a spacious kitchen. Traveling is a breeze when you stay with us as the home 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.
Hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. The Riders Roost is located 5 miles from Nelsonville and 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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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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 by arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 8:00 PM

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nelsonville

Located in Nelsonville, this cottage is in a rural area. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Stuart's Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Robbins Crossing Historical Village and Nelsonville Brick Park. Fun Barn and Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nelsonville, Ohio

What's nearby

  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Stuart's Opera House - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Robbins Crossing Historical Village - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Hocking College - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Los Mariachis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mine Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!?

As of 12 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more! on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$665, 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 Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Starbrick Clay. OhioHealth and Stuart's Opera House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equiped for cooking. Nice size driveway and yard. Everything was clean. The heat distributed a little funky as the 2 downstairs bedrooms got a bit cold at night. Probably should add a note that there isn't any cell reception in the house (we had nothing on Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile). The wifi had good signal strength and was fairly fast and it was definitely our lifeline without reception :). Host had good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

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

Quiet and comfortable

The location was quiet and comfortable, with plenty of space. Convenient location to Hocking Hills hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My girlfriend group of four stayed as we were participating in the Mammoth March. The home was a bit challenging to find and the cell service is spotty but it was indeed a relaxing refuge following a grueling 20 mile hike! They had a well appointed kitchen, lots of towels and the air conditioning worked nicely! The hot tub was absolutely a dream after the hike!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

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

No complaints!!

We had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Perfect quick getaway!

Was a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corbin M.

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

Wayne National Forrest seclusion

Our stay was great! Super quiet, hot tub was awesome home is bigger than pictures portray!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Riders Roost Getaway

Perfect place for rest and relaxation after hiking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Property was just as described in listing!

We were very pleased with our stay. Close to atv trails, which was great for our family, but also close enough to explore hocking hills. Hot tub, and fire pit were both great. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Loved the house.

Would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Xavier E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Getaway

I was very disappointed when we got to the house. Previous conversation with the renter and they told us there was a pool on the property, that is the main reason I rented the house. My kiddos were super bummed. We made the best of it, but don't rent it thinking there is a pool, you will be very sadly disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Great getaway!

Perfect for a long weekend! Clean, lots of room, fully equipped kitchen, clean hottub! And pet friendly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nelsonville Music Festival

Very cozy house for 7 adults staying for the Nelsonville Music Festival. House was comfortable and as described with easy communication with owners. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

House had everything

This place was great! Clean, big, plenty of space, hotub was clean, propane tank was full. We will probably be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

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

Riders Roost

We enjoyed our stay at Riders Roost. Property was clean and had what we needed for our stay. We spent time exploring Hocking Hills State Park and were able to come back and relax after our hikes. Check in/ check out was easy and we were given suggestions for things to do and places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The house is awesome inside besides the sewer smell. I left 4 days early because of it. They wouldn't refund my days I didn't stay and now have a lawyer involved. Don't stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

New year’s

Great house easy to get to and management was very accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great house

We throughly enjoyed our stay here. Close drive to Hocking Hills and to Athens. We loved coming home each day to the awesome hot tub. House offers lots of room and was very clean with a well stocked kitchen. We walked a bit directly behind the house on what seemed to be an old ATV path and it was very pretty and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya P.

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

Beautiful property right next to the woods

My partner and I are in our 60's, so having a nature spot to enjoy, a very nice hot tub, and an indoor whirlpool tub was quite therapeutic. Overall a peaceful weekend to pamper and recharge! Would recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lin Y.

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

Nice house

Everything went well. House is nice. It all what I need. We enjoyed it. Will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Regina H.

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

Enjoyed Riders Roost

Very roomy place. Enjoyed stay, even with the bad weather. Quiet location. Unfortunately no cell service and no land line, so you have to drive in town to communicate with property management. All the staff at Adventure Pro Outdoors were super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great trip!

For the price, this place is a steal! It was very clean, spacious, and had all of the things we were looking for. We had a great hike and enjoyed being outdoors the majority of our time. The only thing I would have liked better would be a contactless check in, instead of driving into town to sign in and get a key. All in all, this was the prefect two day getaway for the three of us and our two dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Memorial getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean, I did have to wash the frying pan before using, still had food on it from the previous tenants. I had forgot to bring spices, having a few basics in the cupboards would of been great. Other than that it was great stay, and woulddo it again..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franklin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Birthday weekend

The property was great. Very roomie. Cell phone is not good in the area. Had some ants on the counter close to the microwave and toaster. Rained off and on all weekend and had some car troubles. But overall God was with us and blessed us with a great time and made a new friend as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann D.

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

Spacious, clean rural farmhouse

This house was perfect for our needs- a place for our family to stay for OU graduation and some time exploring HH after. The house is well appointed, well maintained and comfortable. The hot tub is large, clean and hot! We enjoyed sitting outside listening to the birds, swinging on the swing and soaking up the sun. I did want to go for a walk to get my daily mile in so I wandered down the side road. This isn’t really a place for that. Many of the neighboring homes are pretty run down but the home we stayed in felt safe. The employees at check in and check out were very friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

connie f.

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

Very nice, would stay again.

Very spacious. Plenty of room for us and our dog. Looks a little rough from the outside, but clean and comfortable. Everything worked. Peaceful setting. Hot tub was a nice perk. Plenty of towels. Appreciated having beach towels for use with the hot tub. Received free tix to a nearby music event. Nice to have a grill, nice to have a covered space for our car. Note that key has to be picked up at a separate location (not far) and clearer instructions on where the dumpster is located would be helpful. Overall a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Lodging

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When you rent the Rider's Roost, 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

Grab 8 of your closest friends or family because our Riders Roost Cabin is the perfect destination for you! This vacation rental cabin is situated off on a 1-acre property. For our ATV enthusiasts, the Monday Creek Trail Head is located only a 1/4 mile away for great for a day of trail riding at Wayne National Forest. This 3 bedroom 2 full bathroom cabin has all the amenities of home.

Take a 30 minute drive from your cabin 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 Riders Roost is located 5 miles from Nelsonville and 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.

In Southeastern Ohio there is something for everyone to do! Cyclists can ride from Nelsonville to Athens Along the Adena bike path alongside the Hocking River; ATV enthusiasts can venture into Wayne National Forest for hundreds of riding trails; Parents and alumni can visit Ohio University; and our connoisseurs of nature MUST visit Old Man’s Cave, Conkle’s Hollow and Rock House located in the beautiful Hocking Hills, named as one of BuzzFeed's Stunning Under-the-Radar Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List.

Hocking Hills Cabin Rentals! We look forward to your stay in one of our vacation cabins hocking hills here in Hocking Hills, Ohio.

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