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Hocking Hills 20 Acre Retreat - Black Bear Cabin

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Rockbridge, OH
  • Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Soaring Cliffs - Hocking Hills Zip Line Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hocking Hills 20 Acre Retreat - Black Bear Cabin

* YOU MUST BE 30 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT THIS CABIN
* PET FREE
* SMOKE FREE

Welcome to Black Bear Cabin, a charming barn-style retreat with wrap around decks! Nestled on 20 acres of breathtaking land, this cozy getaway invites you to explore towering 60ft rock walls, lush treed hills, and two sparkling creeks that converge at the heart of the property. Unwind on the decks, soak in the hot tub, or gather around the fire pit with plenty of seating for s’mores and storytelling under the stars.

Perfect for groups, the cabin comfortably sleeps 9. The airy loft offers space for 5 with two double beds and one twin bed. The main floor features a king bedroom for 2, while the walk-out basement includes a queen bedroom for 2. Each level boasts a full bathroom with a shower for your convenience.

The heart of the cabin is the two-story great room on the main floor, where plush seating and a large TV create a warm, inviting space to relax. Steps away, the well-equipped kitchen and dining area await, with a large table for 7 and 4 bar chairs at the peninsula. The chef in your group will adore the 4x3 window above the sink, offering stunning views of the woods or a glimpse of the kids playing on the deck.

Downstairs, the walk-out basement is a haven for fun, featuring a pool table, a cozy lounging area with a Smart TV, and a washer and dryer for added convenience. Step outside to the deck, where the hot tub and rocking chairs beckon, surrounded by wooded hills teeming with deer and natural beauty.

Come make unforgettable memories at Black Bear Cabin—your perfect escape awaits!

We have cameras facing the driveways for security purposes.

4 WHEEL DRIVE IS SUGGESTED FOR THE WINTER. This cabin is in the hills with narrow streets.

Certificate # 00382

Property manager

Mechele DeMatteo
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Rockbridge

Rockbridge is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hocking Hills State Park and Old Man's Cave. Spotted Horse Ranch and Happy Trails Horseback Rides are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.
Map
Rockbridge, OH

What's nearby

  • Hocking Hills State Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Soaring Cliffs - Hocking Hills Zip Line Course - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hocking Hills Market - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 18 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Great Expectations Coffee Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Handle Bar Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hocking Hills Roasters & Confections - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hocking Hills 20 Acre Retreat - Black Bear Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hocking Hills 20 Acre Retreat - Black Bear Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hocking Hills 20 Acre Retreat - Black Bear Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hocking Hills 20 Acre Retreat - Black Bear Cabin located?

Situated in Rockbridge, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hocking Hills State Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cantwell Cliffs. Soaring Cliffs - Hocking Hills Zip Line Course and Hocking Hills Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 178 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Fantastic!!!

I really can’t say enough good things about this place and the owners. Everything was absolutely top-notch. I am also a VRBO homeowner and I am beyond impressed by this Home and the owners response to anything we needed. I highly recommend this place and will come back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy b.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great stay at Black Bear! There was plenty of space and the owners thought of everything! Thank you! Great place to stay! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Great property!

We had a great time with our family. This location is secluded and peaceful. The cabin was very clean and exactly as described. The property manager was very communicative and answered all my questions in a timely manner. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Bear Cabin. It had a relaxing ambience and set up for comfort from the beds and furniture, the well equipped kitchen, ample towels and blankets, to the wrap around porch and the hot tub. It was meticulously clean! Even the wildlife seem to know this is a tranquil place-we viewed a baby deer about the grounds wait around for momma doe, which came to collect him towards dusk. Thanks, Mechele, for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna W.

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

Amazing Get-A-Way

Clean, cozy, cute! The best stay weve had in Hocking Hills!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

10/10

After many bookings through VRBO, this is the first cabin I’d truly give a 10/10 rating. It’s clean, private, comfortable and looks better in person than in pictures. Everything has been thought of. And I mean everything. This is the cabin to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay!

The cabin was absolutely beautiful! The wrap around deck allowed us to really enjoy all the views sitting outside. The trails were well mapped and we had a great time exploring! The cabin also had everything we needed and the owner was great to work with getting ready for our stay! Would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Our stay was fantastic!

Everything! The cabin was great, the location was awesome, the owners were really great to work with!
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10/10 Excellent

Shawnna

Loved every minute!

Cozy, clean, comfy!
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

A perfectly beautiful getaway

The cabin was amazing. It was like new and much attention to detail. Very cozy and a beautiful view. We loved being able to hike on the property.

10/10 Excellent

Erik L.

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

Outstanding

Every aspect of our stay was exceptional! Will definitely be back to the Black Bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Beautiful cabin

Black Bear cabin is beautiful! Everything we needed was there - beautifully decorated as well. Host was very responsive as we had a few questions about hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

My son graduating from Ohio University

The cabin was fabulous. Nice and quiet located in the hills of Hocking Hills The cabin was equipped with everything we needed and is furnished with high quality appliances and furniture. We also loved the walking trails on the property. We saw some deer while on the trails. The hosts are fantastic. 5 stars all the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

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

Great Stay!

Been to Hocking Hills several times and this was a guys getaway to hike, hangout and relax The Black Bear cabin was perfect for all three.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

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

Great place!

This place was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

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

Excellent place for a weekend getaway

Enjoyed our stay as advertised recommend Amazing host as well thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katalina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!! This place is paradise in the woods. Perfect location from Logan, and many different parts of the park for hiking. Our grill needed some TLC inside, which is the only reason for one less star on cleanliness but Mechele was extremely apologetic regarding the inside of the grill and worked quickly to get it fixed. I cannot recommend this cabin enough and my family will be returning without a doubt. We used all amenities they provided; pool table, hot tub, fire pit, grill, and hiking trails. We cooked meals there daily and they had everything we needed to do so. We also forgot our swimsuits. I asked to pay for them to be sent back and Mechele was a life saver, being willing to grab them up and send them via usps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian K.

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

So nice and clean 😊

We had such a great time away! The cabin was extremely nice, clean and cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Annual Family Weekend

We have been coming here for the past 3 years and it is perfect every time. Always clean and with everything you’d need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton D.

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

Another great stay getaway vacation

Had a great time at Black Bear cabin really enjoyed myself loved the layout of the property really easy to get around kids loved the hot tub and pool table. will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Black Bear Cabin

Stunning cabin and wonderful accommodations. We enjoyed the pool table and the hot tub. It was a great experience being so close to the Hocking Hills trails and making it a memorable family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This was our second time staying at this cabin and we absolutely love it. It’s in a great location to the caves. It is always clean and you can tell the owner takes great care of it. I highly recommend this cabin for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great cabin

The cabin was gorgeous, clean, and well stocked. We actually thought it was prettier in real life than in the pictures. The towels, blankets, pots and pans, and even the TP were high end and made for a very comfortable stay that felt like staying in a home and not a rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

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

Awesome place and excellent communication with the owners!

Great secluded place. Very clean and pleasant. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Beth C.

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

Best vacation home we have ever stayed at!

We were able to hike in Hocking Hills during the day and come back to the house to cook in the wonderful kitchen, roast s’mores by the fire outside, and enjoy some family time in the hot tub and playing pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mechele DeMatteo

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Come enjoy the Hocking Hills Area on this 20 Acre retreat that has rolling hills, hiking paths, 60ft rock wall and streams. Black Bear can host 8 guests and has a stocked kitchen, pool table and hot tub. There are 3 finished levels with a full bath on each for convenience.
We are close to all the attractions in Hocking Hills.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property with it's rolling hills, rock wall and streams. It's so peaceful. We hope you love it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

60 ft Tall Rock Wall along the middle of the property
2 Creeks converge to one at the middle of the property
Lots of hiking space on 25 acres

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests