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Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Nelsonville, Ohio
  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills

A unique feature about the Pines Lodge is that it is located in an ATV Friendly area. The Monday Creek Trail System is located 1-mile away from the cabin. Wayne National Forest offers over 75+ miles of designated trails for off-road riders. Guests can ride directly from the cabin to the nearest trailhead. If you have your own off-road vehicle, bring it to experience Wayne National Forest.
You will follow forest covered, back roads until you reach our Pines Lodge that is nestled next to Sand Run Lake, 18,000+ acres of Wayne National Forest, and is situated on our 7-acre property with a private pond and a water wheel. Upon arrival, you are welcomed to beautiful views of the forest that will have you coming back for more. Being avid outdoor lovers, we hope you and your guests get to spend some quality time outdoors! Sip your morning coffee off the large deck overlooking the forest and listening to the nearby nature.

Spend the afternoon enjoying flamed grilled food from the grill. Partake in some catch and release fishing in the private pond on the lower portion of the property or at Sand Run Lake. Make sure you stroll over to Sand Run Lake Picnic area and wander into the forest filled with pine trees. If you have a hammock, we recommend bringing it so you can fall asleep amongst the trees.

There is a newly renovated gravel firepit with wooden benches and Adirondack chairs for you and your guests to create memories of a lifetime around the campfire. You can end your night by relaxing and unwinding in the warm Jacuzzi. Before heading to bed, make sure you and your guests check out the beautiful starry night sky because that’s not something you get to experience all the time.

Property manager

1st Choice Lodging
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
Pets by arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 8:00 PM

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nelsonville

Located in Nelsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Stuart's Opera House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rocky Factory Outlet Store and Hocking Hills Craft Mall. Fun Barn and Columbus Washboard Factory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nelsonville, Ohio

What's nearby

  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Hocking College - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 39 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hocking Hills Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Steak House - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Starbrick Clay. OhioHealth and Stuart's Opera House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Nice property with lots of space. Many TV channel options to choose from…. Nice Hot tub…a great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

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

Fun Getaway

Low-key bachelorette party with my dog! Fun place to stay for a short trip away for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Hot tub barely worked, no game room or swingset as advertised. The area was very peaceful but could use better outdoor maintenance.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

Daughters bday

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Najoua M.

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

Best winter place

Very nice property and very clean everything was amazing the entire family was happy with the stay specially the kids they had a lot of fun playing in snowboarding. Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

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

Vacation

Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

khalyiah w.

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

Vacation

Great experience ! Would love to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDSEY C.

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

A great spot for a family weekend getaway

We had a great time exploring Hockings Hills area from this ‘home base.’ The cabin was wonderful for our group, giving everyone space to spread out but a comfortable place to hang together, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family time

Everything was good except for the hot tub it was not working even after they came to fix it! Nice location, loved the pool, quiet, peaceful, great family time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kortney C.

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

Nice quiet location

We had a great time relaxing in the pool and hot tub. Cabin was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Perfect for our family!

We spent a TON of time in the pool, which was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great stay in The Pines . Very well equipped in all ways. We really enjoyed the pool and hot tub during our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Amber k.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at the cabin. The pool was great. Our family really had a nice quiet vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Hocking Hills Hiking

This was a great place to stay for a family of hikers. Spent time hiking at Hocking Hills State Park and Lake Hope State Park. The house was centrally located between these parks. We hike in the morning, swim in the afternoon and then grill-out in the evening. Great times! The free WIFI was very handy as our phones had no signal on the Verizon network.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Great property for a family vacation.

We enjoyed our stay at this property. We really enjoyed the swimming pool and deck. Large house was very accommodating for our large family with enough beds and table room for everyone. It is a bit of a drive to Hocking Hills from here but that wasnt really a big problem.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Beautiful home

Everything was amazing! Property was so secluded, and so much to do! Also, so close to Hocking Hills park with beautiful views! We enjoyed ourselves so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlie E.

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

Thanksgiving 2023

We loved our time! The cabin was just what we needed - plenty of space for everyone, lots of outdoor room to roam and play if we didn’t want to drive for a longer hike. We will definitely be coming back to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Family relaxation

The property was beautiful, relaxing and quiet. It was very hot that weekend and the pool was amazing. The cabin was wonderful lots of space, clean and very accommodating. Will definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W., Dublin

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

Great Family Vacation

This was a great cabin in the Hocking Hills area. The family really enjoyed the pool and Hot Tub. It really came in handy with the high temps we experienced. The only recommendation we would have would be to add storage capability in the bedrooms and kitchen areas
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location for the Backwoods People!

Property was Beautiful. On a Hill with the Woods and Wilderness surrounding you. Just bring your own Salt and Pepper! lol Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Dianne M., Catlett Va USA

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

Fabulous time!

Owners were great to work with Jennifer was extremely helpful upon check-in and very good with suggestions and comments concerning the surrounding area would stay at this cabin again had an incredible group of friends meet here great time we were there for a rabbit show at Logan County Fairgrounds !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Celedonio R.

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

Cabin

I like this cabin but I not like hot tub very dirty never clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Had a great time. The pond was not able to be fished easily and it would’ve helped to have a kayak.

Easy to do
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie R., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wilderness location

The cabin was spacious for my family of five. We had some simple maintenance issues that were handled promptly (gas can for grill was empty), broken coffee pot. The description is accurate and back pond and pine forest were fun to explore as well as Wayne national forest. We enjoyed the hot tub and were able to have a nice s’mores fire Saturday night with coyotes howling in the distance! It was a great weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

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

The Kaisers

We had a great family vacation. Due to the warm weather, the pool was a total hit with the whole gang! The hot tub wasn't working but someone came out as soon as I informed them that it had all drained out. We were not going to use it anyway. The evenings around the campfire and the smores over the fire were wonderful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Lodging

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Our customers are our top priority. When you rent the Pines Lodge, you are renting a complete experience. At 1st Choice, 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.

Why they chose this property

Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and Nelsonville stole our hearts. We have been avid outdoor lovers all our lives. We have been investing in Nelsonville since 2013 and we plan to keep helping grow the community for many years to come! We quickly fell in love with this quaint town and the people. We have grown up in nearby towns and attended Ohio University. This isn't just a vacation rental destination for us, this is our home. Watching our town and home grow has been a beautiful experience. We can't wait to watch what the future has in store. We hope that all our customers feel at home when they book a stay with us at 1st Choice Cabin Rentals. We hope you fall in love with Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and the quaint town of Nelsonville just like we did!

What makes this property unique

When you book our Pines Lodge, you are booking a property that gives you ample opportunity to explore, experience, and enjoy Hocking Hills and Wayne National Forest. The property itself has so much for your family and friends to do – hiking, fishing, exploring, or relaxing. You are located in close proximity to the main Hocking Hills State Parks, Wayne National Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, Moonville Tunnel, Nelsonville Historic Art District, Stuart’s Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Hocking College, and Ohio University. Wayne National Forest and Sand Run Lake are located right out the backdoor of the cabin offering breathtaking views of the forest. This is one of ATV Friendly cabins - ride directly from the cabin to the nearby trailhead. When you book with us, you receive a 10% discount on your next outdoor adventure at Adventure Pro Outdoors and Murray’s Landing Canoe & Kayak Livery. Book a canoe, kayak, or tube rental on the scenic Hocking River or book a guided ATV/UTV tour on Wayne National Forest to experience Hocking Hills like never before.

The Pines Lodge is located in an ATV Friendly town. ATV enthusiasts are just minutes from the Monday Creek Trail Head with over 75 miles of designated trails for off-road vehicle riders, mountain bikers and hikers through the Wayne National Forest.

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