Cabin

Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!

Cabin in McArthur with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!

Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Golf

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 655.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
McArthur, OH
  • Place, Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Ash Cave
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Man's Cave
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!

Welcome to Valley Ridge Cabin!

** PLEASE NOTE - I no longer have access to a laundry service that is able to take care of providing clean towels and linens. Please understand that I would like to provide this service, but I am unable to. Thus, you’ll need to plan on bringing your own. I do apologize for this.

*** Please read this entire description before booking, and feel free to ask me any questions you might have! ***

I have had some recent complaints regarding a few items so please read the following info prior to booking. Your booking this cabin acknowledges that you have read and understand the information contained in this ad.

This RUSTIC cabin is located in a wooded and grassy area. There are bugs and there are spiders and there are other furry critters in the area. The cabin is typically cleaned on a Monday after folks check out. The cleaning service has an hour round trip travel time, so it is likely it won’t be “freshened up” immediately prior to your arrival if you come later in the week. Please expect there to be a sign of activity of these bugs and spiders and other pests in this natural wooded area.

The lawn service might not always be able to mow or trim weeds directly prior to your arrival. Many factors such as rain, wooded property access, and land topology play into this. This is not a metropolitan or town location. If you are expecting that, understand you might be disappointed and won’t receive a refund.

Sometimes, a window might fail to lock. However, all main entry doors are secure and have locks on them. We have never had a security incident since we began cabin rentals in 2012. I have had many, many very happy customers. Many folks come back to each of my locations each and every season. However, a few have not been happy due to the items listed above. Please be sure you understand the above information before choosing to stay here.

This simple cabin is located on 5 scenic acres to allow hiking, campfires, grilling out, or taking a nice soak in the relaxing hot tub! It is located near South Bloomingville, OH, just minutes from Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Conkle's Hollow, and many other local attractions.

Plates, bowls, pots, pans, utensils, coffee maker, toaster, and trash bags are included.

The cabin has air conditioning, an electric furnace heater, ceiling fans, wood burner, leather couch, futon, and a large fire pit! It has beds to sleep 7 (possibly 8 with children - please see below for a description of the bedding arrangement), has satellite TV in the living room (the bedroom has a TV but needs a streaming device [that you provide] plugged into its HDMI port), a stereo system with Bluetooth, full kitchen with range, refrigerator, and microwave. Outside, there is a propane grill on the front porch. There is also ample space for a nice campfire to roast hot dogs and make S'Mores!

Bedding arrangement: There are a total of 4 mattresses on which to sleep: 1 queen size bed in the bedroom (sleeps 2), 2 twin bunkbeds in one corner of the greatroom (sleeps 2), and a pullout queen size couch (sleeps 2) {Entire cabin sleeps 6 adults or 7 total if a child stays}

Please note: I have very good feedback at my cabins, and I pride myself in trying to make sure folks enjoy their time here. I will do my best to make sure your stay is a pleasant one. In order to achieve that, I want to make sure you are aware of a few items:

I have been made aware at times that there are excessive spider webs in the cabin. We have tried everything to minimize this. However, I must say that the drop ceiling within the cabin does not allow for cleaning of these. It’s a textured ceiling and trying to remove the webs only results in ceiling tile surface damage. Thus, I do not mean to be blunt - but if you are offended by cobwebs please don’t book this cabin. We truly do our best to remove them but the spiders in this wooded area work quickly and we just cannot stay ahead of them. Thanks for understanding!

At times the satellite TV signal might be weak, or an item within the cabin might not be functional. Items such as these will be addressed ASAP by the property managers, and I will always do my best to make sure you are notified prior to booking.

The cabin packs MANY items into a small area. The master bath and half bath are compact, but functional!

Don't delay! Get out to the Hocking Hills!

PLEASE NOTE - this property is located in a rural setting with open grassy areas and woods nearby. We do our best to keep pesky rodents away but at times there could be a rodent that was just caught in a trap. We have tried poison, traps, and using nothing at all; we have landed on continuing to use mousetraps. Poison causes them to die in the most inopportune places and having no traps at all just leads to larger issues. If you happen to find a mouse in a trap we apologize - we truly are doing the best to can to make the pests disappear. Just please be prepared to place all food in sealable containers or in the refrigerator so you don’t attract them even more!

In addition to small furry pests, an occasional wood roach might be wandering around a cabin. I assure you these are NOT a cock roach. Please google “wood roach”. They feed on moist damp wood. They don’t really want to be inside but they might have been carried in on firewood or wandered in looking for a mate. They don’t eat human food and they don’t want to be inside. If you find one, please either dispose of it or simply throw it outside. Thanks for your patience as you venture in to the rural wooded areas of Hocking Hills!

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

Events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

McArthur

McArthur is home to this cabin. 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 Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve.
Map
McArthur, OH

What's nearby

  • Hocking Hills State Park - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Ash Cave - 19 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Old Man's Cave - 24 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Cedar Falls - 24 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Old Mans Cave Recreation Area - 24 min drive - 23.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hocking Hills State Park Lodge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Rock House Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Papa Dino's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jimbo’s Burgers & Beer - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes To The Caves; 5+ Acres, Wi-fi, Hot Tub, Grill, Fire Pit, Pet Friendly! located?

Situated in McArthur, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hocking Hills State Park and Ash Cave. Ash Cave Recreation Area and Cedar Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 316 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and in good working order. The owned communicated great as far as getting to the property and getting into the cabin. Its pretty secluded and we heard nothing but the hot tub and nature. Would highly recommend for a couple or maybe dmall family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

A F.

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

Beautiful area

We really enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect place to disconnect. Loved all the acres of land, the view of the woods in the back, and we had everything we needed. Not very far from Hocking Hills, 2 bathrooms is a perk, and it was so quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

oliver p.

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

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Stayed here for our trip to Hocking Hills. Close to everything you want to see! We went to Cantwell Cliffs, Old Man’s Cave, Ash Falls. And this was a great place to come back to! Hot tub was perfect, we had no problems so no reason to communicate with the property manager. I actually preferred bringing our own sheets/blankets/pillows. We did forget towels but made a quick trip to Walmart. Would definitely stay here again if we took another trip that way!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany I.

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

Couldn’t have asked for a better cabin!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The manager explained the residence perfectly.. everything was extremely clean and tidy. The hot tub was perfect after a long day hiking. The jets worked great. The deck was so pretty and although there are technically 2 other cabins on the lot the way that the cabin is situated, you can’t even see them nor hear them. The caretaker does a great job with the grass. 10/10 recommend and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno B.

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

Amazing stay and very relaxing!

The owner of the cabin, Dan, was super nice and helpful! Everything was exactly as described, so there were no surprises! We prepared accordingly based on the description and everything worked out beautifully. Our kids loved the cabin and the location is minutes away from the Hocking Hills caves and trails. We had an amazing weekend and are already talking about coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Just as advertised

Peaceful and quiet. Cozy and warm. Great week with the (small) family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great home away from home

Peaceful! Perfect little get away spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Great time

It was so good the property manger is so helpful she is a life saver our truck blew a tire and she helped us fix it before we left .. Love the cabin and it was a nice get away for my anniversery . would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Private Cabin

Very nice cabin that needs some updating
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Moms Trip

We had a much needed moms get away and it was my friends birthday Saturday as well! We had a blast! The location was amazing and everything was perfect! The mattresses could be updated to softer ones but other then that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

James A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

worst cabin I have rented in 30 years.

Will not book there again. Broken hot tub, nothing was clean, picture must have been takin years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

StaticMango 3.

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

Able to play loud music

It was secluded to the point where we could be relituvly loud and blast misic creating an over all free feeling experience.the hot tub was nice minus the cover being a bit messed up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Olivia C.

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

Great Value Get Away Trip!

My boyfriend, our dog, and I stayed in this cabin Friday - Sunday. It was perfect for the three of us! I highly recommend reading the description prior to booking this place! It was very accurate and told a better story than some of the recent reviews. We were nervous after reading some of the reviews, but were pleasantly surprised and the description describes the property perfectly. One of the hot tub jets were broken, but since there were only 2 of us in the hot tub it was perfect for us. The manager did let us know of the condition of the hot tub before we came onsite. We would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fun time at a good price!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sheela B., Westerville, USA

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

Simple & Relaxing

Property was good for just a weekend getaway. Very simple as far as having essentials. Place to sleep, eat, shower and enjoy the outdoors. I would recommend having an SUV or truck to get into the driveway because the drive is very steep and if it rains or snows your car will get stuck. Overall happy with the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

david b.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice location poorly maintained

Site needs a thorough cleaning mold in shower. Flooring needs replaced. Property manager and helper Dakota were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Hailey K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not comfortable

the bed felt like it was just a box spring with a cover on top of it. We ended up sleeping on a couch all weekend. There was spiders and bugs that crawled on me. The tv and Wi-Fi was great but again there was not a comfortable place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

cynthia l., Perrysburg, Ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

If you like leaves all over the deck, broke up flooring, disgusting mattresses, and a hot tub that doesn’t work, you’ll love this place. This guy didn’t even bother to put a plate over a simple wall plug or replace a broken hanging fly swatter. No sophistication to this cabin whatsoever! Waste of money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

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

Good for the price for what you get.

I agree with other reviews that it could be cleaner, and needs some updated furniture. The location is nice and tucked in. For the price, it is kind of what I was expecting. Though I was thrown off by the claustrophobic bathrooms, but it wasn't a big deal. Enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Nice to walk around the property with our dog. I want to put it out there for those who are light sleepers that this place might not be for you. It has a metal roof with an oak tree hovering over it, and it seemed like any subtle breeze made it sound like baseballs were being slammed into the roof - this may only be an issue in the Fall though). There are also mice living in the walls, and they get very loud and scurry about in the walls like crazy at night - made it hard to relax and sleep easy. There were mouse traps sitting around, but it seems like a better solution is needed for that many mice. I can understand a few getting in, but it sounds like a city of mice in the walls. It smells like some have died in the walls too. There is also no place to put your clothes - no closets or dressers. No big deal for just the two of us, but that might be a pain if more people were staying. The TV and internet worked well. Cell service with a Samsung (Verizon) was good. Beds probably won't be comfortable if you suffer from a bad back or hips, but tolerable. Overall, a nice little place if you don't mind the mice or metal roof.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, cozy! Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean, the hot tub was excellent, and our dogs had a great stay! I would recommend purchasing more staple kitchen items. Particularly salt/pepper, sheet pans, measuring cups, wooden spoons, etc. Having a more complete kitchen would relieve stress on prepping meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely wonderful with the cabin!! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!! We will definitely stay at Valley Ridge again if we ever get back down to Hocking Hills.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hot tub was great and the kitchen had everything thing we needed. The cabin was clean and and in a great location. Hopefully we will get to stay again sometime. The beds were even comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year staying very Nice, peaceful and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect home base for exploring Hocking Hills. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Gilfillen

Host profile image
Grew up in New Knoxville, Ohio

Why they chose this property

Wooded area, secluded from the road

What makes this property unique

Huge deck and hot tub! Wood Burner.

Languages:

English