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Mercer House in Hocking Hills

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A rustic cabin with a wooden staircase leading to a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.
A stone archway with a statue, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a tiled roof.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden walls, a bed with pillows, two bedside tables, and windows with cross-bracing.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable armchair, a wooden bench, and a decorative wreath on the wall.
A hot tub in an outdoor setting with a wooden deck and a covered area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sugar Grove, OH
  • Place, Wahkeena Nature Preserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking Hills Market
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Logan State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 01

1 Queen Bed

Living Room / Lounge 01

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Mercer House in Hocking Hills

Mercer House is a chalet-style house that is beautiful both inside and out! Located on a scenic 170 acres of land featuring 3 ponds. A perfect place to come together with loved ones. This cabin features 3 private bedrooms and 1 shared twin bedroom, two full size bathrooms, and a fully stocked kitchen with 2 dining rooms. The living room with seating includes a flat screen TV. Satellite and Wi-Fi are provided for you. Enjoy the private scenery outside then relax in the Hot tub or sit by the fire - either inside or outside - in the evening!

Built by Elbert Mercer, the home was generously donated to Appalachian Ohio Alliance by the Mercer family along with 170 acres of forestland. Sitting on the Mercer Woods Old Growth Forest Preserve in the Hocking Hills, it is one of the Appalachian Ohio Alliance's most beautiful and popular preserves. Guests to the cabin can walk out into the spectacular forest and enjoy hiking and nature on the preserve site. Proceeds from guests staying in Mercer House supports the AOA's conservation mission of protecting the land for future generations.

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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

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 time: 23:00

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3793639vb
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

Sugar Grove

Located in Sugar Grove, this cabin is on a lake. Sherman House Museum and Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Corn Maze and Adventure Golf at Rempel's Grove. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio and Logan Theater & Community Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Sugar Grove, OH

What's nearby

  • Flight of the Hawk Sculpture Park - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wahkeena Nature Preserve - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hocking Hills Canopy Tours - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Hocking Hills Market - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Lake Logan State Park - 15 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge At Hide A Way Hills - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Valley View Hills Winery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercer House in Hocking Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mercer House in Hocking Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mercer House in Hocking Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mercer House in Hocking Hills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mercer House in Hocking Hills located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, Wahkeena Nature Preserve and Hocking Hills Market. Rockbridge State Nature Preserve and Spring Street Antique Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautiful and charming place to stay, my family enjoyed every minute. Felt like visitng a time capsule and the history of the property made it very romantic and sentimental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.. grounds were beautiful. Such a unique property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect- best getaway my spouse and I have ever had.

Exploring the grounds, visiting close trails, the unique character of the house and secluded surroundings.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you will stay again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fun, unique place to stay

House had a lot of character.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Refreshing

Nice environment and clean place
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our family getaway was thoroughly enjoyable at Mercer House!

We liked the spacious accommodations, the aesthetic intrigue of the house and the grounds, and the overall unique experience that also had all of the comforts of home for our family. The kitchen, fireplace, and spacious living area were things which made this a special experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Oh Wow!

Oh, Wow, was the first impression walking in. This place was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house gave “old time feel” which was great. accommodations were neat and clean. Hottub on point

Hiked Old Man’s Cave which was beautiful. Hocking Hills Winery was great , wine slushies were delicious and food tasted good. That night we made Smores in the fire ring. My family had a wonderful time.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a bed bug in a bed. Other than that is was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2026
We are pleased to share that they found no evidence of bed bugs or any other activity. While we are glad the rest of your stay was good, the comfort and safety of our guests remain our top priority, and we continue to maintain a proactive professional monitoring schedule
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was nice. The only problem we had was that there is mold on the ceiling and the air was off when we arrived. So the air was stale and did smell of mold. We opened the doors and turned on the air which helped a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Double booked

There were already another party there....would like to get reimbursed right away as we didn't get to stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
This isn't a place I'd recommend, or stay again. It looked beautiful in the pictures, but the "lock" on the sliding door was a hook/eye closure, the steps up to the house are crumbling, the breaker that controlled the electric for the 4th bedroom over the garage tripped every time we turned anything on up there, including the provided space heater. The room was cold and unusable the entire time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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