Hillside Retreat - Charming Hocking Hills Home - 5BA, 4BD, 7 mi to Trails
Looking for a private getaway in the woods?
Hillside Retreat is an upscale, spacious escape surrounded by nature and perfectly located in the heart of Hocking Hills. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection, this home invites you to slow down, unplug, and truly enjoy time with the people who matter most. Fewer distractions, more memories—this is a space meant to leave you refreshed and reconnected.
NEW for 2026 Game Room — a dedicated space for fun, friendly competition, and shared laughs after a day of hiking or exploring. Parking for up to 6 Vehicles
Recent Upgrades & Amenities ('25) Hot Tub High-quality mattresses, linens, and towels Dining table for 12 + second dining set for 4 Roku TVs throughout (Guest Mode for easy login) High-speed, reliable internet Charbroil gas grill Fully stocked kitchen (pots, pans, utensils, plates, and more) Fire pit with seating Full-size sleeper sofa in the master suite …and improvements continue.
The Rooms
With 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bath, no one has to wait to start or end their Hocking Hills adventure.
• “Dueling Queens” — 2 Queen beds, walk-in closet, private vanity with sink • “The King” — King bed, en-suite living room with full-size sleeper sofa, bathroom with soaking tub • “The Queen” — Queen bed, walk-in closet • “The Twins” — 2 Twin beds
Each bedroom includes large closets stocked with extra blankets, hangers, box fans, and space heaters.
Hikers, Rejoice!! Located just minutes from the best hiking Ohio has to offer, Hillside Retreat puts you right in the middle of it all—less than 10 minutes from most trailheads.
Distances to Trailheads • Rock House — 1.8 miles (2 min) • Conkle’s Hollow — 7.1 miles (10 min) • Airplane Rock — 7.3 miles (11 min) • Chapel Cave — 7.8 miles (12 min) • Old Man’s Cave — 9.8 miles (15 min)
Ask us for our local guide featuring vetted dining spots, attractions, canoeing, horseback riding, and nearby essentials like Walmart (13 min).
How You’ll Enjoy the Space
✔ Open-concept design with room for everyone to spread out ✔ Main living room with oversized sectional, gas fireplace, and 55” Roku TV ✔ Second living room for separate shows or quiet downtime ✔ Loft perfect for reading, board games, or relaxing ✔ Game room fun for all ages ✔ Hot tub soaks and evening bonfires under the stars
A Snapshot of the Experience:
Wake up surrounded by trees. Hit the trails. Come home to laughter, games, a warm fire, and long conversations. Whether you’re soaking in the hot tub, competing in the game room, or sharing stories around the fire pit—Hillside Retreat is made for gathering.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
The trash is located by the driveway off Route 180. Please put your garbage in the cans there.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO discharge of Firearms or Hunting on the property.
We ask that guests refrain from excess drinking or disturbance of the peace that makes this place so special.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Please contact us to make your stay special!
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Laurelville
Located in Laurelville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Blue Moon Acres and The Perfect Touch Massage & Traveling Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hocking Hills State Park and Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park. Corn Maze and Adventure Golf at Rempel's Grove are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
Hocking State Forest Rockclimbing and Rappelling Area - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
Old Man's Cave - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
Restaurants
Laurelville Pizza - 11 min drive
Papa Dino's Pizzeria - 17 min drive
Village cafe - 11 min drive
Jimbo’s Burgers & Beer - 18 min drive
The Ridge Inn Restaurant - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside Retreat - Charming Hocking Hills Home - 5BA, 4BD, 7 mi to Trails pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Retreat - Charming Hocking Hills Home - 5BA, 4BD, 7 mi to Trails?
As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillside Retreat - Charming Hocking Hills Home - 5BA, 4BD, 7 mi to Trails on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$970, 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.
How much is parking at Hillside Retreat - Charming Hocking Hills Home - 5BA, 4BD, 7 mi to Trails?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hillside Retreat - Charming Hocking Hills Home - 5BA, 4BD, 7 mi to Trails?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hillside Retreat - Charming Hocking Hills Home - 5BA, 4BD, 7 mi to Trails?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hillside Retreat - Charming Hocking Hills Home - 5BA, 4BD, 7 mi to Trails located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hocking Hills State Park. Blue Moon Acres and Cantwell Cliffs are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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We booked a last minute trip the day before arrival, the house was absolutely amazing! Had everything you needed. The beds were so comfy, all the family games they had for you at the house was my favorite part. Hot tub, new game room, so much space to still have quiet time while others enjoy doing things. My teenagers said this was the best vacation. We will definitely be back! The host was amazing at communicating & making sure we had everything we needed.
We had a wonderful stay at Hillside retreat! The home is big with plenty of rooms and bathrooms to accommodate everyone. The home owner was very responsive, when we had a question and the home is well appointed with everything you need for cooking meals in. We would book this property again.
Perfect location and setting for a family gathering and weekend of relaxation. There was six of us along with our dogs and there was plenty of space to move around. This place had so many things to do to keep everyone occupied (pool table, hot tub, fire pit, etc.). The kitchen was open and spacious and they had a dining room table that goes on for miles. We loved that this place was minutes from Rock House and Conkles Hollow hiking areas. We appreciated all the amenities and communication with the host was easy.
Finally, a place that is the perfect size for our whole family and close to all the trail heads. There was plenty of space for everyone to have their own corner and yet the spaces were big enough everyone could fit in one room. I thought it would be a hassle to get to town but the Logan Walmart was only like 15 minutes away when we needed it.
Brian A.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2025
It fills our hearts to hear families are enjoying a special space together. Thank you so much for staying and we sincerely hope that your family will chose to stay with us again!
Beautiful property, close to everything, will stay again
Stay was amazing. Hidden gem is exactly what we were looking for, with games, movies, hot tubbing and a great kitchen for cooking, it was hard to pull ourselves away to go to Jack Pine and Rock House, even just a few minutes away. Very cozy, with a sign saying the hosts were adding on to the game room. Can't wait to see it next time we stay here. Couldn't be happier.
Justin C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2025
So happy to hear you had a pleasant stay! Please keep us in mind for the next time you visit Hocking Hills!
Justin and Kristin were great hosts - we had everything we needed. We setup camp and everyone had plenty of space to spread out and relax. The beds were super comfortable, not sure what mattresses they were but we slept great. There was so much space to kick back, relax and entertain. We cooked everyone a huge meal in the big kitchen and all ate together. Already planning the next trip.
Chris I.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2025
Thank you so much, we try to serve our guests with utmost respect. We love to hear that you had a relaxing time and were able to unwind. You were a fantastic guest and we hope to see you again soon!
Get-a-way with friends - four couples. And plenty of room. Large kitchen, family, plenty of space for everyone. Especially loved the new hot tub! And all enjoyed the fire pit, looking at the stars.Excellent location. Easy to find and close to the caves.Very clean, great amenities, comfortable beds. Will be coming back to this one.
Kyle A.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2025
Kyle,
Its great to hear people are enjoying our space together and using it to build memories and strengthen relationships. Its what motivates us to host and improve this space. We would love to have you all back again soon.
This stay was amazing, the owners maintain it and you can really tell they care about making it a comfortable stay. Additionally they care about their guests, when I arrived there was a sentimental welcome letter for my group. If I had any questions, Justin replied within minutes.It was clean, stocked full of supplies to use to include cleaning supplies, towels, kitchen pots/pans/silverware.Very spacious, plenty of beds and couches so bringing a big family or group of friends is possible.Overall I do not think me nor my friends could find something to complain about even if we attempted to.
We had an amazing stay at this property! There was plenty of space for our whole group, making it easy for family and friends to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Whether it was movie time, playing games, or challenging each other at the pool table, everyone found something fun to do together.Our dog absolutely loved hiking the nearby trails with us, and the location made it easy to explore the beautiful outdoors. After long days of riding the scenic roads on motorcycles or hiking, the hot tub set at a perfect 80 degrees was just what we needed to unwind and soak in the views. It was also great that it was set to a timer to turn on the heat for a relaxing late-night dip before heading to bed.This place truly had something for everyone, and we’re already looking forward to coming back!
Our stay at Hillside Retreat was nothing short of amazing! This beautiful property became our home away from home during our time in Hocking Hills. The peace, quiet, and tranquility were exactly what we needed for a relaxing getaway.The house itself is incredibly spacious, impeccably maintained, and immaculately clean. The beds were all super comfy. The kitchen is well-equipped kitchen and provided everything we needed for meals.We thoroughly enjoyed the variety of entertainment options available. The pool table and foosball were big hits, and the hot tub was the perfect spot to unwind.Overall, Hillside Retreat exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a place to stay in Hocking Hills!
Brittany B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We can't wait to host you again!
Suggestions Needs handrails to upstairsNeeds another bathroom upstairsNeeds a downstairs bedroom for older guestsNeeds more comfortable single chairs in living room (couch too saggy for older guests and may have cat dander in it - lots of sneezing)
Judy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Justin
We are from the great state of Ohio. Both of us were born and raised in Ohio for our whole lives and can’t imagine leaving. It has been home for 30 years and we have deep roots here. We enjoy projects of all sorts in our time off and love the purpose behind hosting guests - the idea that one of our projects might allow others to enjoy life to its fullest and experience meaningful human connection - making memories that last.
Why they chose this property
Hocking Hills is a treasure trove of the Midwest. There are secrets and memories to be found around every corner. Peace and tranquility meet adventure, excitement and relaxation in a unique way.
What makes this property unique
Hillside Retreat has its own personality. The place speaks to you and us as we carefully and thoughtfully continue to craft an ideal experience for families and friends to gather and spend time together that matters. Purpose drives everything that happens at Hillside Retreat. We hope that you find meaningful connection during your stay.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests