Explorer Lodge | Hocking Hills, Theatre, Pool

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A log cabin with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious wooden interior with a high ceiling, a staircase, a dining area, and a living room furnished with leather sofas and a coffee table.
A log cabin with a hot tub and outdoor seating area.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large clock on the wall.
A spacious wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Logan, OH
  • Place, Wayne National Forest Athens Unit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 01

1 King Bed

Bedroom 02

1 King Bed

Bedroom 03

1 King Bed

Bedroom 04

1 King Bed

Bedroom 05

1 King Bed

Living Room / Lounge 01

1 Single Futon and 2 Single Beds

Living Room / Lounge 02

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Logan

Logan is home to this cabin. Brass Ring Golf Club and R Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Logan Antique Mall and Hocking Hills Market. Logan Theater & Community Arts Center and Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Logan, OH

What's nearby

  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 11 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Logan Antique Mall - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lake Logan State Park - 12 min drive - 16.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪TheFeed - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hocking Hills Inn & Coffee Emporium - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Explorer Lodge | Hocking Hills, Theatre, Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Explorer Lodge | Hocking Hills, Theatre, Pool?

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorer Lodge | Hocking Hills, Theatre, Pool on 17 November 2026 start from NZ$2,008, 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.

Is Explorer Lodge | Hocking Hills, Theatre, Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Explorer Lodge | Hocking Hills, Theatre, Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explorer Lodge | Hocking Hills, Theatre, Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explorer Lodge | Hocking Hills, Theatre, Pool located?

Situated in Logan, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Logan Theater & Community Arts Center, Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center and Wayne National Forest Athens Unit. Brass Ring Golf Club and R Adventure Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had everything you could possibly need! The house was clean, kitchen equipped with plenty of dishes, mixing bowls, pan, even crock pot. Our family enjoyed the getaway and the surrounding area. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that the home had everything you needed and that your family enjoyed the getaway. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we really appreciate the recommendation. We’d love to have you stay with us again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect cabin and location for our annual family gathering!

This was our family's 7th year at Hocking Hills and is now our favorite place to stay. The large cabin was the best kept and cleanest location we have visited. The plunge pool and theater room were favorites. Perfect for a family gathering.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2026
Hi Tracie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're honored that after seven years of visiting Hocking Hills, this has become your favorite place to stay. It's great to hear you enjoyed the cleanliness, the plunge pool, and the theater room. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming your family back for many more annual gatherings!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Everything you needed was there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thank you for your review, Margo! We're so glad you enjoyed the property and found everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We hope to host you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Return stay just as amazing

We just got back from our second stay at this family cabin in the woods, and somehow it was even better than the first. This has quickly become one of our favorite getaways, and we’re already looking forward to coming back again. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing escape, this place is hard to beat.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you, Jenn! We’re thrilled to hear your second stay was even better than the first and that the cabin has become one of your favorite getaways. We truly appreciate your continued support and kind words. It means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home! Incredibly peaceful.

The house was perfect for our family getaway. Love how secluded you feel at the home even though you are so close to all kinds of activities. Will be back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Cabin is wonderful and has plenty of stuff to do for every age group. Pool bigger than picture shows. Very clean and plenty of room. Plenty of board games and yard games. Theater room was stocked with dvds to watch.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re very happy you had a great stay and enjoyed everything the cabin had to offer. We truly appreciate you choosing us and would love to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time with the family

Great time, nice home, with lots of space for a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice stay

Everything as advertised. We all enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property was very nice but was very disappointed that the pool was out. It was the main reason we booked it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful retreat that our family toughly enjoyed! A great gathering place!

Outdoor activities for the entire family, and a fantastic home to enjoy inside as well! Room for all the family to play games, electronic or board, play in the exercise pool or hot tub and enjoy a great meal around a wonderful dinning table! Our family loved the cabin and all the grounds around it. We will defiantly return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway.

Outstanding property. Well appointed, especially the kitchen. Easy check-in. Plunge pooland hot tub a big hit with everyone. Nice and secluded. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful lodge with a well stocked kitchen!

Very clean accommodations. Plunge pool was a hit with kids. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare a wide variety of meals. TV room w/surround sound was outstanding. Our family of 14 had plenty of space.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time.

Had some friends down for a getaway and we had a blast. The cabin is nice a secluded. Very clean. The plunge pool was a blast given the cold weather. We really enjoyed ourselves at this property. We will def be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay at The Explorer Lodge was a truly amazing family getaway.

During our stay at The Explorer Lodge we had all the modern luxuries of home (and more) all while being surrounded by a beautiful and peaceful forest setting. The cabin was spacious, with plenty of room and entertainment for all. The kitchen had everything we could need to prepare a gourmet meal, and plenty of room for a large group dinner. The plunge pool exceeded our expectations- it was wonderful relaxing in the pool and the hot tub under the stars. Would love to stay again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing weekend getaway!

The Explorer Lodge felt like a life-sized Lincoln log cabin with all the amenities - plenty of room for the 14 of us to spread out, immaculate and beautiful décor. It was in the 40's during our stay and the heated plunge pool was put to good use by the kids (much larger than it looked in the pictures) while the adults lounged on the porches and enjoyed the views. We LOVED the private/natural setting, the gaming tables, the fire pit, the theatre room, & proximity to town. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is cute has a lot of space and came equipped with a lot of “extras”. Which was great. Only thing is we didn’t use the hot tub or plunge pool. When opening the plunge pool it was not clean. There were leaves in the bottom of it, so we assumed the hot tub wasn’t clean either so we all opted out on not using it. Otherwise the place was clean and we really enjoyed our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2026
Thank you for your review, Laura! We’re glad you enjoyed the space, the extras, and had a great weekend away. We’re very sorry the plunge pool and hot tub weren’t up to standard your feedback is important, and we’ve already addressed this to ensure it’s fully cleaned for future guests. We appreciate you letting us know and hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Getaway

This property gave our group everything we needed. We had teenagers, small children, and adults - everyone was happy. The home was very clean! The property was beautiful and very close to fantastic hiking in Hocking Hills Park. Having both the hot tub and the plunge pool was fantastic. All of the kids enjoyed the pool. Cell phone reception is limited, but the WiFi was excellent and provided everyone coverage on their phones. This property was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful cabin in a remote lot with all the amenities!

We had 13 of us at this cabin and our stay was outstanding. The plunge pool, hot tub, wifi, tv's, game room, dual fridges, yard games, fire pit, barbecue, bar area all made it wonderful. Cons: The hot tub had too many chemicals in it and the water looked like it could use a change but we still used it. The cabin wasn't very clean when we arrived; there was sand on the floor in the basement / game room but we did a quick clean up. Location is awesome, close to everything!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Area was beautiful but definitely disappointed with some of the responses and help

The area is beautiful and the inside of the cabin was clean. However, the swimming pool didn’t work and has not worked for a long time. When I called they said it just broke. Also septic stunk very bad. When I called about this they said someone would come out. No one showed up.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Disappointed by Misleading Listing – Plunge Pool Was Inoperable

To whom it may concern:Our family was incredibly excited to enjoy a summer getaway at this beautiful home in Hocking Hills. One of the main reasons we chose this particular property was the plunge pool—it was the biggest selling point for us, especially with four young kids looking forward to swimming in the summer heat.Unfortunately, when we arrived last Friday, we were completely blindsided to discover that the plunge pool was out of order. Not only was there no water in it, but it was clear from the condition and odor that it had not been operational for quite some time. We were never informed in advance about this issue, and in fact, the welcome email we received even highlighted the pool and suggested it was ready for use.Needless to say, we were highly disappointed. Our children were especially upset, and it cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a fun and relaxing weekend. We reached out to VRBO, contacted employees at Book Hocking, and spoke to someone who came out to the property about another issue—but despite all of this, we have yet to receive any meaningful response or compensation.At a minimum, we should have been informed that the pool would not be available. Advertising it as a working amenity and then failing to disclose that information is unacceptable. We would like a phone call back to discuss this issue further.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you chose to stay with us again and enjoyed your second visit just as much as the first. We’d love to welcome you back for a third stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lodge exceeded our expectations. Accommodations were all first class. Will be staying again next time we are in HH.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear the lodge exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the accommodations. We truly appreciate your kind words and are excited to welcome you back on your next trip to Hocking Hills!
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