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Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond

Lakefront cabin in McArthur with kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 526.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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McArthur, OH
  • Place, Lake Hope State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Man's Cave
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond

Cabin is also used as guest house so it is close to the main house. We are an operating farm and have the usual farm noises. Private Full bath is located near cabin in Barn. Split air conditioner works great!! Charcoal grill and charcoal provided. Kurig Single Coffee maker. We supply disposable plates and cups.

3 Twin Beds. Double Recliner. Sleeps 3 comfortably. Double recliner could be used for extra guests. During your stay you can hunt on the State Forest land or Fish on the private property. We are bordered on three sides with Zaleski State Forest. Also, depending on the time of year the fishing can be great on Raccoon Creek which we also border. Spring produces good sized Bass. The rest of the year you never know what you might catch. Spring and Fall Wild Turkey Seasons & Deer Hunting. Check ODNR for Dates.

Bring fishing equipment for Lake Hope State Park or the stocked pond with Large Mouth Bass (catch and release only). Hiking trails nearby. Horse back riding, Hocking Hills attractions and Lake Hope are all within 20 minutes. The Moonville Tunnel (which is supposed to be haunted) is 5 miles away. The Moonville Trail starts about 1/4 of a mile away. You can ride bikes, horses or hike this trail (no Motorized Vehiciles).

Special events are the Endoro Dirt Bike Ride, the Car Rally Races. We are near the Rocky Boot Outlet in Nelsonville, OH.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

McArthur

Located in McArthur, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Stuart's Opera House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rocky Factory Outlet Store and Court Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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McArthur, OH

What's nearby

  • Lake Hope State Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 30 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Ash Cave - 31 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Old Man's Cave - 41 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Ohio University - 42 min drive - 44.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mama Renie's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Clark's Pump-N-Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mullins Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake Hope Lodge - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Hope State Park and Waterloo State Forest. Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area and Stone Valley Ranch are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cabin with hunter decor. Dallas was super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan thomas g.

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

Nice property

Nice overall. The farm animals were fun and so was the fishing pond. Close enough to everything you’d need. The owners were super sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

4th stay here

Always a good time staying here. Owners are very kind and good people. Beautiful property as well. They made improvements to the cabin. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn s.

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

Ohio cabin

Dallas and his wife were super friendly The cabin is awesome and very clean we will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Hocking Hills trip

The owner was VERY pleasant and offered us anything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Relaxing place

Beautiful property, great place to stay. Plenty of walking and hiking trails nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a slice of home away from home. You get the comforts of home and the the view of the country. Waking up to peacocks and the donkeys was so sweet. The dog fun who lives there is a sweet heart. The owner Dallas is just like having a relative toy stay with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIC F.

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

baby burr

clean nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Owen’s paradise 🐕

Third year in a row we went here. Nice and peaceful. Very nice area to stay in with fishing and plenty of places to walk or hike near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Z.

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

Weekend Away

The property was very scenic and the cabin was comfortable and clean. The owners were very nice and accommodating as well. We had a nice time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Farm living

A cozy cabin on a farm with animals very friendly owner he was very helpful with any questions we had and recommended places to see think about staying there again this summer really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gage

Liked: Amenities
Super cozy cabin with everything you could ever need. From plenty of dvds to choose from after a long day out, to animals off all sorts that love attention. The family dog Fin is a blast to play with and the hosts are down to earth people that are some of the most respectful company I’ve met in a while. I could not ask for anything more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dallas was a great host and the cabin and grounds were immaculate. The cabin is nicely decorated with a good heater and includes nice touches like DVDs, a tv, a grill, fire pit and wi-fi. There aren’t many restaurants nearby so it is good to have an oven/stove, coffee pot, microwave, etc. I would suggest bringing slip on shoes to use when making a trip to the bathroom in the barn just to make life easier. The property has goats, ducks, a donkey, peacocks, and a cute dog named Finn. The place is located about 20-30 mins from Hocking Hills hiking destinations and about 10 minutes from Lake Hope, and down the street from Zaleski State Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friend and I really enjoyed it. It is about a 40 minute drive from Logan and Old Man's Cave; but it was worth it. The host and his wife were very nice, they even let us feed the goats and play ball with his dog. Thank you again for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice, but not real private. Check on the bathroom. Its NOT in the cabin. Cabin is VERY nice an CLEAN!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

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

Awesome Adventure

Over the last 5-7 years of coming to the great state of Ohio, I’ve stayed in many different places. Dallas and his Hospitality is by far the most welcoming experience I’ve had of any extended stay over the years. His Cabin and secluded retreat is not comparable to others. In coming years, I have no desire to stay anywhere other than there.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

John B.

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

Forget hunting property

Very misleading. It’s a hobby farm that’s all it is.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

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

Great Place!

Super nice spot hidden away, very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Amazing Property

This was an amazing property with great owners. Dallas and his wife were great and so was their dog Finn. The animals on the property were a plus and it was so much fun feeding them everyday. Cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

W. Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family of 3 adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Soggy Bottom Farm! Dallas was an excellent and friendly host. The cabin is beautiful and the short walk to the bathroom in an adjacent building was no problem at all. The cabin and bathroom were clean with everything we needed. The animals on the farm were fun to visit and feed, and we especially enjoyed playing ball with Finn, the dog. Dallas allowed us to walk throughout his property and from there into Zaleski State Forest where we found some wild pawpaw trees. We highly recommend staying there and hope to return! Thank you, Dallas!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara h.

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

Beautiful Stay ay the Vance Guest House

We had a wonderful time during our stay, so much to do in the area and returning back at the Guest House was the icing on the cake. Vance and Susan were such a pleasure to get to know and they made us all feel right at home. Since I traveled there without my husband, I felt nice and safe being close to the main house. The animals brightened our day and kayaking at Hope Lake was so beautiful. Vance took the kayaks and got us all set up and held mine as I got in it and as soon as he turned, I rolled right over into the water. It was the perfect mishap to start the day. Let me show the grandkids not to get upset, and just laugh. Susan sent me home with some plant clippings also and I have them here with me at home as a perfect souvenir from our travel and a beautiful reminder of our stay at the Vance Guest House.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brit N.

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

Cutest little cabin.

Dallas was an amazing host! The cabin was super clean and had everything we needed! The added bonus was the "petting zoo" they have on the property. We will 100% be staying here again on our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki J.

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

Great getaway!!

We had an absolute amazing restful stay. The farm is beautiful, the animals are wonderful. Finn is just the cutest dog ever and loves playing fetch. Dallas and his wife are so friendly and great hosts. We are already planning our next trip there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH R.

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

Amazing

The place is perfect exactly what we expected but even better the host Dallas is super awesome they have a beautiful property would stay here again any day
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Great place to stay! Would go again!

This place was a great little getaway! The hosts were amazing and the animals were breathtaking! There was so many things to do in the area if you love an outdoorsy time ! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice breath of fresh air!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dallas Vance

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We are retired. I have been an avid hunter all of my life. The deer mounts shown in the pictures are all ones I have harvested. The biggest ones were harvested right here on the property. I know all the best places to hunt in the area. I no longer hunt due to health restrictions.

Why they chose this property

Nice quiet (except for our animals). Rural Farm Setting. Clean Small but cozy cabin that sleeps 3 comforably also has two recliners that could be used to sleep in.

What makes this property unique

State Forest on 3 sides of the property. Borders Raccoon Creek.

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