Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks
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About this property
Sitting atop 1 acre abutting Wayne National Forest Hemlock Acre gives an inviting feel. Short drive to beautiful Hocking Hills State Park, Lake Hope and Strouds Run. Just a few miles to historic downtown Nelsonville, Stuarts Opera House, A...
Location
Located in Nelsonville, this vacation home is in a rural area. Robbins Crossing Historical Village and Stuart's Opera House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rocky Factory Outlet Store and Court Street. Traveling with kids? Consider Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Fun Barn.
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Guest reviews of Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks
10
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Reviews of Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks describe a clean, spacious home that suits groups, with a popular private pool, a quiet country setting, and short drives to Ohio University, Hocking Hills, and other nearby outdoor attractions.
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Reviews of Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks describe a clean, spacious home that suits groups, with a popular private pool, a quiet country setting, and short drives to Ohio University, Hocking Hills, and other nearby outdoor attractions.
Guests frequently praise the responsive host, clear communication, and welcoming touches such as snacks, coffee, and household essentials. Multiple living areas, comfortable beds, and a well-equipped kitchen make staying and gathering easy, with front porch views adding to the relaxed feel. Noted drawbacks are occasional seasonal pool closures or unheated water, one report of ants, and a single instance of difficulty obtaining a TV password. Overall, expect a relaxed, well-managed home base.
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Facilities
The private pool is a highlight and widely enjoyed; a few guests encountered seasonal closure or noted it is unheated. Outdoor space and the front porch are appreciated for relaxing.
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Allie W.
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful! Extremely clean and lots of amenities! Master bed was very comfortable, sheets soft and high quality. Extra blankets were nice. Master bath “shower” kind of a weird set up. Could have used an extra hand towel, only saw one. Kitchen had a lot of “extras” ie:coffee pods, salt pepper, condiments in the fridge etc. My son was disappointed the pool was closed. It was 90 all weekend. I didn’t see on the listing that it closed before our arrival dates. Easy, short drive to OU to visit our kids for family weekend. Would definitely stay here again.
Wonderful! Extremely clean and lots of amenities! Master bed was very comfortable, sheets soft and high quality. Extra blankets were nice. Master bath “shower” kind of a weird set up. Could have used an extra hand towel, only saw one. Kitchen had a lot of “extras” ie:coffee pods, salt pepper, condiments in the fridge etc. My son was disappointed the pool was closed. It was 90 all weekend. I didn’t see on the listing that it closed before our arrival dates. Easy, short drive to OU to visit our kids for family weekend. Would definitely stay here again.
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Amy B.
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Everything was wonderful!!! Comfy beds and pillows, large pool, and a beautiful front porch view!
Everything was wonderful!!! Comfy beds and pillows, large pool, and a beautiful front porch view!
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K.R. F.
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Myself and nine other women had an amazing weekend. The house was so appropriate for our weekend activities. The house was clean. Best part was the pool. We are taking back great memories. We will definitely consider making reservations again for next years retreat. 🙏💗☮️
Myself and nine other women had an amazing weekend. The house was so appropriate for our weekend activities. The house was clean. Best part was the pool. We are taking back great memories. We will definitely consider making reservations again for next years retreat. 🙏💗☮️
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Tiffany F.
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We couldn't have had a better stay at this house! There was plenty of space for our whole family and it was extremely clean. The pool was lovely too! Our kids spent most of there time there. Another favorite was the front porch. We all had room to hang out and talk as we watched the sun go down. All together was a fabulous stay and we would definitely come again! P.S. Hope was very responsive and helpful!!
We couldn't have had a better stay at this house! There was plenty of space for our whole family and it was extremely clean. The pool was lovely too! Our kids spent most of there time there. Another favorite was the front porch. We all had room to hang out and talk as we watched the sun go down. All together was a fabulous stay and we would definitely come again! P.S. Hope was very responsive and helpful!!
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SCHREE V.
Sep 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The home was exceptionally clean with many unlisted amenities. The beds were very comfortable, family all stated that they rested well. The grounds were very pleasant and immaculately manicured. We were looking forward to using the pool but it had been closed after we made our reservation which was the biggest disappointment. We did not have the password to enable us to access the cable and no quick way to contact the host. (We called home for assistance and the boys were able to see the OSU game.) We would definitely book the home again and would recommend the home to any family.
The home was exceptionally clean with many unlisted amenities. The beds were very comfortable, family all stated that they rested well. The grounds were very pleasant and immaculately manicured. We were looking forward to using the pool but it had been closed after we made our reservation which was the biggest disappointment. We did not have the password to enable us to access the cable and no quick way to contact the host. (We called home for assistance and the boys were able to see the OSU game.) We would definitely book the home again and would recommend the home to any family.
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Linda B.
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property! We were there for the Mammoth March and found the pool was a great place to help ease some soreness. Everything was in good condition.
Great property! We were there for the Mammoth March and found the pool was a great place to help ease some soreness. Everything was in good condition.
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David W.
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a very comfortable stay. This place had everything to keep us occupied when it was raining and the pool was so welcoming when it was not. Close enough to all different types of hiking and plenty of places to check out in different towns nearby.
We had a very comfortable stay. This place had everything to keep us occupied when it was raining and the pool was so welcoming when it was not. Close enough to all different types of hiking and plenty of places to check out in different towns nearby.
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Cynthia M.
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful, clean & spacious! The kitchen was well stocked with every kind of pan, utensils etc you need to feel at home. 2 separate living spaces & lots of board games & outdoor games if you want to play. We loved the front porch seating & views; the private pool was clean & inviting but the pool temp was not warm enough for us - we expected that as Hope told us beforehand it is not heated except by the sun. The king bed was super comfy - we slept great & loved the large soaking tub. The tv in the BR could be a bit bigger but we had several other large tv’s in the living area’s to watch if we wanted. Hope & Jo have a beautiful, well kept place & we enjoyed our stay. They thought of everything, firewood, granola bars, a basket with some munchie's & even stuff to make s'mores! We will definitely be back!
Beautiful, clean & spacious! The kitchen was well stocked with every kind of pan, utensils etc you need to feel at home. 2 separate living spaces & lots of board games & outdoor games if you want to play. We loved the front porch seating & views; the private pool was clean & inviting but the pool temp was not warm enough for us - we expected that as Hope told us beforehand it is not heated except by the sun. The king bed was super comfy - we slept great & loved the large soaking tub. The tv in the BR could be a bit bigger but we had several other large tv’s in the living area’s to watch if we wanted. Hope & Jo have a beautiful, well kept place & we enjoyed our stay. They thought of everything, firewood, granola bars, a basket with some munchie's & even stuff to make s'mores! We will definitely be back!
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Rhonda G.
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything was so clean. The house is like the posting on line. The pool was so nice. I enjoyed my privacy and relaxing in the pool. Would recommend the house to anyone.
Everything was so clean. The house is like the posting on line. The pool was so nice. I enjoyed my privacy and relaxing in the pool. Would recommend the house to anyone.
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Samantha F.
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
This was our 3rd year in a row and the home, as always, was superb, the pool was perfect and warm the whole week! The welcome message and snacks are always a nice touch! We will book again!
This was our 3rd year in a row and the home, as always, was superb, the pool was perfect and warm the whole week! The welcome message and snacks are always a nice touch! We will book again!
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently describe the home as very clean and well maintained. One review mentioned ants, and another found plug-in air fresheners overwhelming.
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Robert M.
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at Hemlock Acre for our daughter's graduation. We were looking for a place that our whole family could stay. This was a very nice property, it actually seemed bigger and nicer to me than the pictures would have suggested. It has 5 good size bedrooms with a really nice master suite. It had a full size kitchen with a full size refrigerator and oven which isn't always the case. The kitchen was well appointed with many basics, such as foil, baggies and spices. The property was immaculate and easily can accomodate 6-10 people. It was also only about 15 minutes from the OU campus. We would certainly stay there again if we needed a place by OU..
We stayed at Hemlock Acre for our daughter's graduation. We were looking for a place that our whole family could stay. This was a very nice property, it actually seemed bigger and nicer to me than the pictures would have suggested. It has 5 good size bedrooms with a really nice master suite. It had a full size kitchen with a full size refrigerator and oven which isn't always the case. The kitchen was well appointed with many basics, such as foil, baggies and spices. The property was immaculate and easily can accomodate 6-10 people. It was also only about 15 minutes from the OU campus. We would certainly stay there again if we needed a place by OU..
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Allie W.
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful! Extremely clean and lots of amenities! Master bed was very comfortable, sheets soft and high quality. Extra blankets were nice. Master bath “shower” kind of a weird set up. Could have used an extra hand towel, only saw one. Kitchen had a lot of “extras” ie:coffee pods, salt pepper, condiments in the fridge etc. My son was disappointed the pool was closed. It was 90 all weekend. I didn’t see on the listing that it closed before our arrival dates. Easy, short drive to OU to visit our kids for family weekend. Would definitely stay here again.
Wonderful! Extremely clean and lots of amenities! Master bed was very comfortable, sheets soft and high quality. Extra blankets were nice. Master bath “shower” kind of a weird set up. Could have used an extra hand towel, only saw one. Kitchen had a lot of “extras” ie:coffee pods, salt pepper, condiments in the fridge etc. My son was disappointed the pool was closed. It was 90 all weekend. I didn’t see on the listing that it closed before our arrival dates. Easy, short drive to OU to visit our kids for family weekend. Would definitely stay here again.
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Amelia R.
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean! Great place to stay with a group or family. Most definitely will be making the trip to stay again!
Very clean! Great place to stay with a group or family. Most definitely will be making the trip to stay again!
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Brandon p.
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great, very clean and well supplied. Great communication. Already booked for next year.
Great, very clean and well supplied. Great communication. Already booked for next year.
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Katie S.
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Other than the ants, it was a good stay.
Other than the ants, it was a good stay.
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Donna V.
Apr 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was everything it said and more super clean, I we enjoyed Are stay would stay again.
It was everything it said and more super clean, I we enjoyed Are stay would stay again.
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Tiffany F.
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We couldn't have had a better stay at this house! There was plenty of space for our whole family and it was extremely clean. The pool was lovely too! Our kids spent most of there time there. Another favorite was the front porch. We all had room to hang out and talk as we watched the sun go down. All together was a fabulous stay and we would definitely come again! P.S. Hope was very responsive and helpful!!
We couldn't have had a better stay at this house! There was plenty of space for our whole family and it was extremely clean. The pool was lovely too! Our kids spent most of there time there. Another favorite was the front porch. We all had room to hang out and talk as we watched the sun go down. All together was a fabulous stay and we would definitely come again! P.S. Hope was very responsive and helpful!!
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Terri M.
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed here for a family wedding and it was the perfect size for our 2 families. Everyone had their own space and were able to relax in each of the living rooms with ease. There were nice treats that my kids enjoyed, coffees, oatmeal, snacks, water. Those touches were a pleasant surprise. The location was good for OU, where the wedding was, and my kids enjoyed the view in the mornings with the cows on the hill across the road. The only negative for me would be the scented room fresheners that were in the house. They were overwhelming in the space and we had to unplug them. I don’t think the amount was needed. The space was clean and fresh on its own. We would stay here again if we ever visit the area in the future.
We stayed here for a family wedding and it was the perfect size for our 2 families. Everyone had their own space and were able to relax in each of the living rooms with ease. There were nice treats that my kids enjoyed, coffees, oatmeal, snacks, water. Those touches were a pleasant surprise. The location was good for OU, where the wedding was, and my kids enjoyed the view in the mornings with the cows on the hill across the road. The only negative for me would be the scented room fresheners that were in the house. They were overwhelming in the space and we had to unplug them. I don’t think the amount was needed. The space was clean and fresh on its own. We would stay here again if we ever visit the area in the future.
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MIKE U.
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here with friends to go to softball games at OU over the weekend. It worked well for what we needed. Property was clean and conveniently located for our needs.
Stayed here with friends to go to softball games at OU over the weekend. It worked well for what we needed. Property was clean and conveniently located for our needs.
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Amy S.
Oct 5, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
What a beautiful place! Extremely clean, so cute and very comfortable. Hope was amazing to work with. I would 100% recommend to anyone and will definitely book again if/when we come back to the area. Not far from all the Hocking Hills area attractions too.
What a beautiful place! Extremely clean, so cute and very comfortable. Hope was amazing to work with. I would 100% recommend to anyone and will definitely book again if/when we come back to the area. Not far from all the Hocking Hills area attractions too.
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Rooms
Spacious layout with multiple living areas and five bedrooms, plus comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen, suits larger gatherings. Quiet setting and front-porch views are commonly appreciated.
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Karla
Oct 24, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
We enjoyed our stay, we felt welcomed right when we walked in. I live in the country so "close to" was what I was expecting and familiar with, but some people may feel that the term "close to" might be too much driving. The kitchen had plenty of options for making most any meal you would want on a vacation. The area was quiet, but with neighbors in sight. We felt safe as four women vacationing. The beds were comfortable, plenty of pillows. Two TV areas with couches, but we mostly played cards and dominos...the large table was just what we needed. We had a great time and the view of the neighbors pond with the ducks was a added bonus.
We enjoyed our stay, we felt welcomed right when we walked in. I live in the country so "close to" was what I was expecting and familiar with, but some people may feel that the term "close to" might be too much driving. The kitchen had plenty of options for making most any meal you would want on a vacation. The area was quiet, but with neighbors in sight. We felt safe as four women vacationing. The beds were comfortable, plenty of pillows. Two TV areas with couches, but we mostly played cards and dominos...the large table was just what we needed. We had a great time and the view of the neighbors pond with the ducks was a added bonus.
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Robert M.
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at Hemlock Acre for our daughter's graduation. We were looking for a place that our whole family could stay. This was a very nice property, it actually seemed bigger and nicer to me than the pictures would have suggested. It has 5 good size bedrooms with a really nice master suite. It had a full size kitchen with a full size refrigerator and oven which isn't always the case. The kitchen was well appointed with many basics, such as foil, baggies and spices. The property was immaculate and easily can accomodate 6-10 people. It was also only about 15 minutes from the OU campus. We would certainly stay there again if we needed a place by OU..
We stayed at Hemlock Acre for our daughter's graduation. We were looking for a place that our whole family could stay. This was a very nice property, it actually seemed bigger and nicer to me than the pictures would have suggested. It has 5 good size bedrooms with a really nice master suite. It had a full size kitchen with a full size refrigerator and oven which isn't always the case. The kitchen was well appointed with many basics, such as foil, baggies and spices. The property was immaculate and easily can accomodate 6-10 people. It was also only about 15 minutes from the OU campus. We would certainly stay there again if we needed a place by OU..
10
Amy B.
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Everything was wonderful!!! Comfy beds and pillows, large pool, and a beautiful front porch view!
Everything was wonderful!!! Comfy beds and pillows, large pool, and a beautiful front porch view!
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Ashley M.
Feb 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Plenty of space and clean. We loved the fully stocked kitchen and beautiful front porch view.
Plenty of space and clean. We loved the fully stocked kitchen and beautiful front porch view.
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Jennifer S.
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Two families came down to visit their Bobcats and celebrate Homecoming at Ohio University. The home is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We had plenty of room for all of us to spend time together. Only 15 minutes from campus made this a convenient choice. Our host was responsive to questions and clear about check in and check out. Thanks for the hospitality!
Two families came down to visit their Bobcats and celebrate Homecoming at Ohio University. The home is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We had plenty of room for all of us to spend time together. Only 15 minutes from campus made this a convenient choice. Our host was responsive to questions and clear about check in and check out. Thanks for the hospitality!
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Jamie D.
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Enjoyed the home for our second visit. Five bedrooms proved ideal for our family. Great kitchen and family areas for hanging out and sharing a meal. Not too far from Athens. A much better experience than any hotel.
Enjoyed the home for our second visit. Five bedrooms proved ideal for our family. Great kitchen and family areas for hanging out and sharing a meal. Not too far from Athens. A much better experience than any hotel.
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Kim F.
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
This was the perfect vacation . There was plenty of bedrooms for everyone. We loved having 2family rooms. The pool was wonderful
This was the perfect vacation . There was plenty of bedrooms for everyone. We loved having 2family rooms. The pool was wonderful
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Lori K.
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Only a few minutes from OU, this space was perfect for our family of 8 attending OU graduation. Family meals were a breeze with everything we needed in the kitchen: pots, pans, plenty of dishes and silverware, and even the kitchen electrics we needed. This was our second stay and we enjoyed the home as much this time as we did last time.
Only a few minutes from OU, this space was perfect for our family of 8 attending OU graduation. Family meals were a breeze with everything we needed in the kitchen: pots, pans, plenty of dishes and silverware, and even the kitchen electrics we needed. This was our second stay and we enjoyed the home as much this time as we did last time.
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Cynthia M.
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful, clean & spacious! The kitchen was well stocked with every kind of pan, utensils etc you need to feel at home. 2 separate living spaces & lots of board games & outdoor games if you want to play. We loved the front porch seating & views; the private pool was clean & inviting but the pool temp was not warm enough for us - we expected that as Hope told us beforehand it is not heated except by the sun. The king bed was super comfy - we slept great & loved the large soaking tub. The tv in the BR could be a bit bigger but we had several other large tv’s in the living area’s to watch if we wanted. Hope & Jo have a beautiful, well kept place & we enjoyed our stay. They thought of everything, firewood, granola bars, a basket with some munchie's & even stuff to make s'mores! We will definitely be back!
Beautiful, clean & spacious! The kitchen was well stocked with every kind of pan, utensils etc you need to feel at home. 2 separate living spaces & lots of board games & outdoor games if you want to play. We loved the front porch seating & views; the private pool was clean & inviting but the pool temp was not warm enough for us - we expected that as Hope told us beforehand it is not heated except by the sun. The king bed was super comfy - we slept great & loved the large soaking tub. The tv in the BR could be a bit bigger but we had several other large tv’s in the living area’s to watch if we wanted. Hope & Jo have a beautiful, well kept place & we enjoyed our stay. They thought of everything, firewood, granola bars, a basket with some munchie's & even stuff to make s'mores! We will definitely be back!
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Areej S.
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
House was more updated than pictured! Immaculately clean and very spacious. Host left some nice provisions. Enjoyed being near Hocking Hills.
House was more updated than pictured! Immaculately clean and very spacious. Host left some nice provisions. Enjoyed being near Hocking Hills.
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Service
Hosting is praised as responsive and thoughtful, with clear communication and welcoming extras. One stay reported difficulty getting a quick response for a TV password.
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Lisa H.
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Hope’s place was immaculate and homey, beds and furniture were very comfortable, lots of great amenities! Was in lovely, quiet area, and a very reasonable drive to/from OU. Thank you for all the special touches! I didn’t want to leave! Hope to stay with you again in the future!
Hope’s place was immaculate and homey, beds and furniture were very comfortable, lots of great amenities! Was in lovely, quiet area, and a very reasonable drive to/from OU. Thank you for all the special touches! I didn’t want to leave! Hope to stay with you again in the future!
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Brandon p.
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great, very clean and well supplied. Great communication. Already booked for next year.
Great, very clean and well supplied. Great communication. Already booked for next year.
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Jennifer S.
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Two families came down to visit their Bobcats and celebrate Homecoming at Ohio University. The home is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We had plenty of room for all of us to spend time together. Only 15 minutes from campus made this a convenient choice. Our host was responsive to questions and clear about check in and check out. Thanks for the hospitality!
Two families came down to visit their Bobcats and celebrate Homecoming at Ohio University. The home is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We had plenty of room for all of us to spend time together. Only 15 minutes from campus made this a convenient choice. Our host was responsive to questions and clear about check in and check out. Thanks for the hospitality!
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Tiffany F.
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We couldn't have had a better stay at this house! There was plenty of space for our whole family and it was extremely clean. The pool was lovely too! Our kids spent most of there time there. Another favorite was the front porch. We all had room to hang out and talk as we watched the sun go down. All together was a fabulous stay and we would definitely come again! P.S. Hope was very responsive and helpful!!
We couldn't have had a better stay at this house! There was plenty of space for our whole family and it was extremely clean. The pool was lovely too! Our kids spent most of there time there. Another favorite was the front porch. We all had room to hang out and talk as we watched the sun go down. All together was a fabulous stay and we would definitely come again! P.S. Hope was very responsive and helpful!!
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SCHREE V.
Sep 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The home was exceptionally clean with many unlisted amenities. The beds were very comfortable, family all stated that they rested well. The grounds were very pleasant and immaculately manicured. We were looking forward to using the pool but it had been closed after we made our reservation which was the biggest disappointment. We did not have the password to enable us to access the cable and no quick way to contact the host. (We called home for assistance and the boys were able to see the OSU game.) We would definitely book the home again and would recommend the home to any family.
The home was exceptionally clean with many unlisted amenities. The beds were very comfortable, family all stated that they rested well. The grounds were very pleasant and immaculately manicured. We were looking forward to using the pool but it had been closed after we made our reservation which was the biggest disappointment. We did not have the password to enable us to access the cable and no quick way to contact the host. (We called home for assistance and the boys were able to see the OSU game.) We would definitely book the home again and would recommend the home to any family.
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Karen
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The host answered any questions almost immediately. Personal touches included: breakfast bars, microwave popcorn, assorted flavored coffee, tea bags, plenty of toilet paper and other paper products, spices, more than enough kitchen items. Plenty of space! We would all recommend this property. Thank you for making our ladies trip quite enjoyable!
The host answered any questions almost immediately. Personal touches included: breakfast bars, microwave popcorn, assorted flavored coffee, tea bags, plenty of toilet paper and other paper products, spices, more than enough kitchen items. Plenty of space! We would all recommend this property. Thank you for making our ladies trip quite enjoyable!
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Doug V.
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
This was our first VRBO experience and we were thoroughly impressed. Booking was clear and straight forward. Hope our hostess was super. The property was exactly as advertised and suited our needs perfectly. We would definitely recommend VRBO and Hopes property.
This was our first VRBO experience and we were thoroughly impressed. Booking was clear and straight forward. Hope our hostess was super. The property was exactly as advertised and suited our needs perfectly. We would definitely recommend VRBO and Hopes property.
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Amy S.
Oct 5, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
What a beautiful place! Extremely clean, so cute and very comfortable. Hope was amazing to work with. I would 100% recommend to anyone and will definitely book again if/when we come back to the area. Not far from all the Hocking Hills area attractions too.
What a beautiful place! Extremely clean, so cute and very comfortable. Hope was amazing to work with. I would 100% recommend to anyone and will definitely book again if/when we come back to the area. Not far from all the Hocking Hills area attractions too.
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Lori K.
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This home was perfect for our extended family to come watch our girl march halftime with the Marching 110. The home was clean, spacious, comfortable and close enough to campus to allow us to enjoy casual family time around our OU student’s demanding schedule. We found everything we needed and then some. Hope’s welcoming touches made the stay perfect! We are looking forward to weekending here again in the future.
This home was perfect for our extended family to come watch our girl march halftime with the Marching 110. The home was clean, spacious, comfortable and close enough to campus to allow us to enjoy casual family time around our OU student’s demanding schedule. We found everything we needed and then some. Hope’s welcoming touches made the stay perfect! We are looking forward to weekending here again in the future.
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Samantha F.
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
This was our 3rd year in a row and the home, as always, was superb, the pool was perfect and warm the whole week! The welcome message and snacks are always a nice touch! We will book again!
This was our 3rd year in a row and the home, as always, was superb, the pool was perfect and warm the whole week! The welcome message and snacks are always a nice touch! We will book again!
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Location
Convenient base for Ohio University and Hocking Hills attractions, typically a short drive to both. Many note the quiet, country setting while still being accessible to nearby towns and outdoor activities.
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Robert M.
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at Hemlock Acre for our daughter's graduation. We were looking for a place that our whole family could stay. This was a very nice property, it actually seemed bigger and nicer to me than the pictures would have suggested. It has 5 good size bedrooms with a really nice master suite. It had a full size kitchen with a full size refrigerator and oven which isn't always the case. The kitchen was well appointed with many basics, such as foil, baggies and spices. The property was immaculate and easily can accomodate 6-10 people. It was also only about 15 minutes from the OU campus. We would certainly stay there again if we needed a place by OU..
We stayed at Hemlock Acre for our daughter's graduation. We were looking for a place that our whole family could stay. This was a very nice property, it actually seemed bigger and nicer to me than the pictures would have suggested. It has 5 good size bedrooms with a really nice master suite. It had a full size kitchen with a full size refrigerator and oven which isn't always the case. The kitchen was well appointed with many basics, such as foil, baggies and spices. The property was immaculate and easily can accomodate 6-10 people. It was also only about 15 minutes from the OU campus. We would certainly stay there again if we needed a place by OU..
10
Allie W.
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful! Extremely clean and lots of amenities! Master bed was very comfortable, sheets soft and high quality. Extra blankets were nice. Master bath “shower” kind of a weird set up. Could have used an extra hand towel, only saw one. Kitchen had a lot of “extras” ie:coffee pods, salt pepper, condiments in the fridge etc. My son was disappointed the pool was closed. It was 90 all weekend. I didn’t see on the listing that it closed before our arrival dates. Easy, short drive to OU to visit our kids for family weekend. Would definitely stay here again.
Wonderful! Extremely clean and lots of amenities! Master bed was very comfortable, sheets soft and high quality. Extra blankets were nice. Master bath “shower” kind of a weird set up. Could have used an extra hand towel, only saw one. Kitchen had a lot of “extras” ie:coffee pods, salt pepper, condiments in the fridge etc. My son was disappointed the pool was closed. It was 90 all weekend. I didn’t see on the listing that it closed before our arrival dates. Easy, short drive to OU to visit our kids for family weekend. Would definitely stay here again.
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Jackey T.
Aug 4, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Great setting, as advertised, clean, pool, close to hiking and biking
Great setting, as advertised, clean, pool, close to hiking and biking
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Jennifer S.
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Two families came down to visit their Bobcats and celebrate Homecoming at Ohio University. The home is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We had plenty of room for all of us to spend time together. Only 15 minutes from campus made this a convenient choice. Our host was responsive to questions and clear about check in and check out. Thanks for the hospitality!
Two families came down to visit their Bobcats and celebrate Homecoming at Ohio University. The home is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We had plenty of room for all of us to spend time together. Only 15 minutes from campus made this a convenient choice. Our host was responsive to questions and clear about check in and check out. Thanks for the hospitality!
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Lori K.
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Only a few minutes from OU, this space was perfect for our family of 8 attending OU graduation. Family meals were a breeze with everything we needed in the kitchen: pots, pans, plenty of dishes and silverware, and even the kitchen electrics we needed. This was our second stay and we enjoyed the home as much this time as we did last time.
Only a few minutes from OU, this space was perfect for our family of 8 attending OU graduation. Family meals were a breeze with everything we needed in the kitchen: pots, pans, plenty of dishes and silverware, and even the kitchen electrics we needed. This was our second stay and we enjoyed the home as much this time as we did last time.
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MIKE U.
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here with friends to go to softball games at OU over the weekend. It worked well for what we needed. Property was clean and conveniently located for our needs.
Stayed here with friends to go to softball games at OU over the weekend. It worked well for what we needed. Property was clean and conveniently located for our needs.
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David W.
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
We had a very comfortable stay. This place had everything to keep us occupied when it was raining and the pool was so welcoming when it was not. Close enough to all different types of hiking and plenty of places to check out in different towns nearby.
We had a very comfortable stay. This place had everything to keep us occupied when it was raining and the pool was so welcoming when it was not. Close enough to all different types of hiking and plenty of places to check out in different towns nearby.
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Amy S.
Oct 5, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
What a beautiful place! Extremely clean, so cute and very comfortable. Hope was amazing to work with. I would 100% recommend to anyone and will definitely book again if/when we come back to the area. Not far from all the Hocking Hills area attractions too.
What a beautiful place! Extremely clean, so cute and very comfortable. Hope was amazing to work with. I would 100% recommend to anyone and will definitely book again if/when we come back to the area. Not far from all the Hocking Hills area attractions too.
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Denise L.
Aug 20, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Very nice place!! The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well stocked. There are two living rooms for folks to spread out. Beds and linens were comfortable. Plenty of parking space. The pool was clean. Nice views from the big front porch. Communication was superb. Most Hocking Hills attractions were about 30 minutes away. The only issue we had was that two of the kids got stung by sweat bees in the back yard. We will definitely consider coming back again.
Very nice place!! The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well stocked. There are two living rooms for folks to spread out. Beds and linens were comfortable. Plenty of parking space. The pool was clean. Nice views from the big front porch. Communication was superb. Most Hocking Hills attractions were about 30 minutes away. The only issue we had was that two of the kids got stung by sweat bees in the back yard. We will definitely consider coming back again.
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Areej S.
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
House was more updated than pictured! Immaculately clean and very spacious. Host left some nice provisions. Enjoyed being near Hocking Hills.
House was more updated than pictured! Immaculately clean and very spacious. Host left some nice provisions. Enjoyed being near Hocking Hills.
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Stephanie K.
Jun 29, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The house was great for what we needed. The house was clean, the host was fabulous, the kitchen was clean, and the pool was clean. We would stay there again in the future.
The house was great for what we needed. The house was clean, the host was fabulous, the kitchen was clean, and the pool was clean. We would stay there again in the future.
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Heidi B.
Jun 21, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was very clean, and comfortable. Very convienently located
Property was very clean, and comfortable. Very convienently located
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Brandon p.
Jun 11, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Clean well stocked and equipped properly. Our best place of many properties over the years. Thank you for letting us stay at your nice home.
Clean well stocked and equipped properly. Our best place of many properties over the years. Thank you for letting us stay at your nice home.
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Megan R.
Apr 27, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
If I could give this more stars for cleanliness I would! Cleanliness when I am staying away from home is a very important factor for me. The host was very informative; I did not have to have a single interaction with them due to the fact that they relayed all of the information for the stay and there were no issues. I would highly recommend this house if you needed a place to stay while visiting OU.
If I could give this more stars for cleanliness I would! Cleanliness when I am staying away from home is a very important factor for me. The host was very informative; I did not have to have a single interaction with them due to the fact that they relayed all of the information for the stay and there were no issues. I would highly recommend this house if you needed a place to stay while visiting OU.
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Michelle N.
Apr 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great value! The property was immaculate. The kitchen had everything we needed. Nice layout. Very close to Athens and Nelsonville Very enjoyable stay
Great value! The property was immaculate. The kitchen had everything we needed. Nice layout. Very close to Athens and Nelsonville Very enjoyable stay
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
Check-in from 16:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are not allowed at this property. Service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 16:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not specified.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Nelsonville, Ohio, near Robbins Crossing Historical Village and Stuart's Opera House. It is a short drive to Hocking Hills State Park, Lake Hope, and Strouds Run, with easy access to public hunting and biking trails.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features a 24 ft above ground swimming pool, available during the summer months.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and ages 0-17 can stay for free.
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No Elevator (Single Level)
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Designated Smoking Area
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Well-Lit Path to Entrance
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