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Luxury Cottage in Nelsonville, close to Train, Opera House, near Hocking Hills

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nelsonville, OH
  • Place, Stuart's Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Factory Outlet Store
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Cottage in Nelsonville, close to Train, Opera House, near Hocking Hills

The Carriage House is nestled in the charming town of Nelsonville close to nearby restaurants, shops, and local attractions. The cottage boasts 2 comfortable bedrooms, comfortable living spaces, and a spacious kitchen. Traveling is a breeze when you stay with us as the lodge is fully equipped with great amenities. Property offers a shared hot tub (with Bed & Breakfast guests) and great quality time. State Parks, lakes, canoe & kayaking, ziplining and so much more all located within a short distance from the property.
This vacation home is perfect for guests visiting the Hocking Hills area or guests visiting students at Hocking College or Ohio University. The Carriage House offers living room and dining area, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. This home built on a historic carriage garage has beautifully restored hardwood floors and original tiger oak wood trim throughout the home. This classic home is a perfect retreat nestled in Nelsonville, Ohio.

Take a 30 minute drive from your vacation home 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 Carriage House is located in Nelsonville and 5 miles from Wayne National Forest. The State Park offers 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Nelsonville

Located in Nelsonville, this holiday home is in the city centre and near a water park. Stuart's Opera House and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fun Barn and Brass Ring Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Convocation Center or Peden Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Nelsonville, OH

What's nearby

  • Stuart's Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Starbrick Clay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hocking College - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Mariachis - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mine Tavern - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cottage in Nelsonville, close to Train, Opera House, near Hocking Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Cottage in Nelsonville, close to Train, Opera House, near Hocking Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cottage in Nelsonville, close to Train, Opera House, near Hocking Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cottage in Nelsonville, close to Train, Opera House, near Hocking Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cottage in Nelsonville, close to Train, Opera House, near Hocking Hills located?

Located in the heart of Nelsonville, this holiday home is steps away from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and Stuart's Opera House. Starbrick Clay and Rocky Factory Outlet Store are also within 10 minutes.

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. 27 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had 1 problem that was quickly resolved!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your stay met your expectations and was exactly as advertised. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had problems with water heater, but host was very responsive. Listing said there was a washer and dryer on the property, but they did not have one, the host did allow us to use the one next door at the bed and breakfast, just not very convenient. Could have used a few more plates and silverware.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2026
Thank you so much for your review and valuable feedback! Your constructive comments are invaluable to us as we strive to improve our guests' experiences continually. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danette T.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location
Didn't like having to go get a key down the road and dropping it off after visit. Should tell visiters they are sharing the parking lot with ours. There was dog hair in our bed. The place was nice and it was very nice to have a garage to park in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2025
Thank you for staying with us, and for taking the time to leave a review. We value your feedback greatly in improving our home for future stays and are glad you enjoyed the unique features like the garage. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Everything was amazing, just thought the hot tub was closer to the home! But was very clean and cute

Wonderful stay! Very clean and well decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
thank you for staying with us Amanda!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

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

Clean and accurate!

We loved staying here! Extremely clean, great location and comfortable upstairs bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope you come back to visit the Hocking Hills area again soon! Happy Holidays! 1st Choice-
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Great Place, Great Price!!!

Nice clean place that served it's purpose and exceeded our expectations....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
Thank you for staying with is Jamie!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pleased

The place was great. Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we will see you again soon! 1st Choice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

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

Cute getaway

Super cute property, well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review about our Carriage House. We love this property too! We hope you come back to visit us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelynn I.

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

Very nice

The place was very clean. It was chilly at first but the heaters made it very comfortable. Great location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2024
Thank you for choosing 1st Choosing Lodging for your hosting needs and e look forward to your return to the area again soon! 1st Choice Lodging
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon S.

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

Clean and cute!

Very cute house and super clean! Great water pressure as well which is a plus! Nice size porch which was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
I am glad you got to take advantage of the great outdoors along with enjoying space on the open porch! We look forward to hosting you and your party again next time your in the Hocking Hills area again soon! 1st Choice Lodging
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

New Years trip

Easy checkin & checkout Quickly responded to a problem with the TV
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! It is a lovely area with plenty to see and do. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trisha k.

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

Immaculate and perfect for our much needed break.

It's truly the best place we have ever stayed, for the price, size and amenities. All of the little touches were great, as well. We recommended to family and friends before we even left. We will be back, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Hi Trisha, we are so happy that you had a wonderful stay at our property! We agree it is a perfect place for a getaway. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candie S.

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

So cute

We loved the Carriage House. It is so cute. Perfect for our weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us Candie, we greatly appreciate it and hope you will stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great property

Everything was great thanks. Only suggestion is that the bushes on the way out the driveway make it hard to see if people are coming on the sidewalk from the right. Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
We are so glad you and your guests enjoyed your stay Paul - we hope to have you back at any of our locations! - 1st Choice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Logan j.

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

Sasquatch Shenanigans

Out stay at this property was great! Place was super clean and everyone was very friendly! The house itself is super nice on the inside, very charming with all the wood paneling. Only thing I will say is that the mattress on the first floor was a little worn but overall this stay was Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Carriage House! Even better we are glad to hear you got out to try some things in the area. We hope to have you and your guests back in the future! -1st Choice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johun G.

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

Lovely

Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us! WE hope to have you again Johun!
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ohio University Graduation

This property was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our weekend celebrating my daughter's graduation from Ohio University. The property was 20 minutes from campus and uptown Athens. Thank you for a great weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
We are so glad your family enjoyed your graduation weekend! We hope to welcome everyone back soon! - 1st Choice
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen P.

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

Perfect Bike Trail Access

We were here primarily for a biking experience and it did not disappoint. Quiet, clean , very nice space. We cooked some of our meals and ate at some local places for others. It was nice to be able to walk or bike to the places we wanted to go. It was a bonus to have a garage to park our bikes and car in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review about our Carriage House in Nelsonville, Ohio! We love hearing that you enjoyed the local area & restaurants. We hope you visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azrie’l J.

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

Beautiful Getaway Home

Everything about the stay was peaceful and easy going from the check in to check out. Check in literally took 5 minutes with the clerk giving details on activities nearby and the best restaurants around to try. The house was very welcoming with all of the greeting signs and everything needed for a comfy relaxed stay was provided. Location was good for traveling to Athens and Hocking Hills. The only minor issue we ran into was the temperature of the jacuzzi never adjusted to a hotter temperature. Thank you for providing us with a comfortable and lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thank you for the kind review Azrie'l! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Carriage House. We hope to welcome you and your guests back in the future! -1st Choice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jia Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very spacious inside however don’t have laundry.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Lovely

The property was very nice and clean. Very accurate according to the photos and description. Didn't have that musty smell. I would stay here again. The check-in woman was VERY friendly. She informed us of all the local hot spots and trails that were her favorites, etc. I wasn't expecting that, so it was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Carriage House and am glad you found our staff to be friendly and helpful! We hope to have you back in the future! -1st Choice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and comfortable - a great location for a wonderful visit to the Hocking Hills area with family! There were plenty of recommendations about things to do and places to eat, many of which we took advantage of. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had what we needed. The listing stated that there was a washer and dryer but there were not. The hosts stated that this was an error in the listing which would be fixed. The only other issue we had was the water heater that went out while one of us was showering. But it was working again the next day, so not a major issue. In all, we’d definitely consider staying here again the next time we’re in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Hi Emily! Thanks for staying with us at our Carriage House! We're so glad you took advantage of the wonderful local businesses that call Nelsonville home and that you felt that the place was exactly what you needed for your getaway. Thank you very much for your feedback on the listing discrepancies, as we are actively working on improving our listings. We hope you stay with us again next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

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

Cozy and peaceful

Loved our stay at the Carriage House! It was so pretty, clean, cozy, and just right for a long weekend mother daughter trip! The only thing I would suggest for future guests is to add the hot tub is shared between the properties. We did not feel comfortable going to the other house to access it as it was so close to the other home. We appreciated the quick response and assistance to access hot water, along with the follow up the next morning. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2025
Thank you for staying at our Carriage House. We're glad that you and your daughter enjoyed your time together. We appreciate your feedback about the hot tub and listing. We try to be as responsive to our guests as possible. We hope you come back to visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa G.

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

Hocking Hills experience

The property was just as the pictures stated it was. Just a few minor things that need to be addressed like the locks needs to be fixed or changed, and the door leading upstairs has a gash at the top of it like it’s been hit. No washer/dryer in the place. But very nice spot to relax. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2025
Thank you for staying at our Carriage House in Nelsonville, Ohio! We appreciate your feedback, but we are glad you enjoyed your time at the property.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill B.

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

Nestled in Nelsonville

Property was exactly how it was listed. Pretty quite for location being in town and behind a Bed and Breakfast. Very clean! Only reason I did not give it a five start rating was because hot tub and parking are shared with the Bed and Breakfast. Little walk to hot tub and If you book a weekend where they are busy you might not get to park by the house. Have to park on the street and walk back the driveway because Bed and Breakfast guest take up the parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
I am glad to hear you enjoyed our Carriage house. The drive way is shared with our Primrose house and you are right that at times you will have to park on the road if we are at capacity. We look forward to your return to the area soon! 1st Choice Lodging-

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Lodging

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When you rent the Carriage House, 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.

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