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Rocking chairs and a porch swing on the covered porch of Serenity Lodge, a Hocking Hills cabin with hot tub, looking into the woods

Hocking Hills cabin with hot tub on 97 private acres

97 acres.
One cabin.
All yours.

Serenity Lodge is a family-built Hocking Hills cabin with hot tub, so far back in the woods you can't see it from the road. Sleeps 9, welcomes dogs, and sits 10 minutes from Ash Cave.

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Truly secluded

One cabin. 97 acres. No neighbors in sight.

Plenty of cabins in Hocking Hills with hot tub decks share a road or a ridge with the neighbors. Serenity Lodge doesn't. It sits alone, far back from a quiet gravel road, and you can't see it from the drive in.

Every one of the 97 acres is yours for the stay, which makes it a true Hocking Hills retreat: wooded trails and footbridges, creeks and ravines, ponds and open meadows where the dogs can run. Then it's ten minutes to Ash Cave when you want the park.

97
private acres
1
cabin on them
0
neighbors in sight
Aerial view of Serenity Lodge tucked into the trees on 97 private acres in Hocking Hills
Covered porch with a bench looking into the woods

That's the cabin, from above

The cabin

A Hocking Hills cabin with hot tub, built by hand.

A 2,900 square foot log lodge on two levels, with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and room for 9.

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  • Living area with blue sofas and a handmade coffee table

    The great room

    1,100 square feet under a soaring log ceiling, with a stone fireplace and the 11-foot hickory table John built.

  • Private hot tub on the back deck of our Hocking Hills cabin with hot tub, looking out to the woods

    Hot tub and porches

    A private hot tub on the back deck, plus two covered porches with rockers and a swing.

  • Lower-level game room with a pool table and leather sofa

    The game room

    Pool, ping pong and a Wii on the lower level, so rainy days are still good days.

  • Stone fire pit ringed by Adirondack chairs

    The fire pit

    A stone fire pit ringed with Adirondack chairs. No streetlights, just stars.

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Same cabin, same host. About 13% less.

Save on platform fees by booking direct. Airbnb now charges hosts its full 15%, which pushes nightly prices up there. Booking here skips that, and you deal with Dana from the first message.

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Example night

On Airbnb

$575

Book direct

$500

  • No platform fees
  • Talk to Dana directly, before and during your stay
  • 10% off stays of a week or more

What's here

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Hocking Hills cabins with hot tubs are easy to find. One with a game room, a stone fire pit and 97 acres to itself is not.

  • Private hot tubBack deck, woods view
  • Stone fire pitRinged with Adirondack chairs
  • Wood-burning fireplaceStone hearth in the great room
  • Game roomPool, ping pong, Wii
  • Full kitchenEverything to cook for 9
  • Dog friendlyUp to 4, crate provided
  • Two covered porchesRockers, swing, deck
  • Wi-Fi + workspaceViasat satellite
  • Washer and dryerLinens and towels included
  • Charcoal grillPlus a hammock and cornhole
  • Coffee on usDrip maker and grinder
  • A/C and central heatCool in summer, cozy in winter
Aerial view of the private pond and meadow in autumn

The land

97 acres to roam, all to yourselves.

  • Wooded trails
  • Footbridges
  • Ponds and creeks
  • Ridges and ravines
  • Open meadows
  • Stargazing from the porch
Explore the land
Dining area with room for the whole group
Handmade log bench built by John
Handmade sofa table and log railing

Our story

Built one weekend at a time.

“If these log walls could talk, they'd tell tales of friendship, laughter, bonding and the joy it has given so many people.”

John built Serenity Lodge with a few friends on weekends and days off from his construction job, then made nearly every piece of furniture in his shop at home.

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Guest reviews

175 reviews. 94% five stars.

Rated 4.93 out of 5 on Airbnb, where Serenity Lodge is a Guest Favorite (top 5% of homes) and Dana has been a Superhost for 7 years.

  • 5.0

    Check-in

  • 5.0

    Communication

  • 4.9

    Cleanliness

  • 4.9

    Accuracy

  • 4.9

    Location

  • 4.8

    Value

Fourth stay
“This was our fourth time staying here, and it never disappoints.”
Dylan · Columbus, OH · January 2026
Room for dogs
“We looked for a place that we could let our dogs run off leash and this met that requirement in spades.”
Nicola · Pittsford, NY · July 2025
A family tradition
“This was the 3rd trip to this beautiful cabin. It's really become a family tradition.”
Cherie · Madison, OH · December 2024
Better in person
“It truly is so much more beautiful and cozy than the pictures show....magical!”
Cecilia · Columbia Station, OH · January 2021
The hot tub
“The hot tub was clean and really comfortable, one of the best I've ever been in.”
Lynn · Kettering, OH · June 2021
Thoughtful hosting
“Dana was a great host by checking in to make sure everything was fine when storms came through.”
Bryan · Alexandria, VA · July 2025

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Every season

Four seasons, one favorite cabin.

Fall color, snowy weekends, a Christmas tree in the great room, and long summer nights on the porch.

  • Fall color rolling across the hills of the 97-acre property

    Fall

    The whole property turns red and gold, usually peaking in late October. Our busiest weekends, so book early.

  • Serenity Lodge dusted in snow

    Winter

    Snow on the roof, a fire going all day, and frozen waterfalls in the state park 10 minutes away.

  • Great room decorated for Christmas with a tree and wreath

    Holidays

    Rustic Christmas decor and a tree in the great room every December. Room for the whole family at the table.

  • Private pond on the property in summer

    Late summer

    After school starts and before the color: warm nights, quiet trails and our easiest dates to get.

Hocking Hills

Close to the caves, far from the crowds.

Spend the day at the waterfalls and recess caves of Hocking Hills State Park, then come home to a Hocking Hills cabin with hot tub that nobody else can see.

Things to do nearby
  • Ash Cave 10 min
  • Cedar Falls 14 min
  • Old Man's Cave 18 min
  • Whispering Cave 18 min
  • Lake Hope State Park 19 min
  • Rose Lake 21 min
  • Conkle's Hollow 22 min

Good to know

Questions, answered.

All FAQs and house rules

Is the hot tub private?

Yes. At this Hocking Hills cabin with hot tub, the tub is private, like the rest of the 97 acres. When you compare Hocking Hills cabins with hot tub decks, look at what the tub faces. Ours looks into the woods with no other cabin in view, and one guest put it simply: sunrises from the hot tub are amazing.

How is this different from other cabins with hot tubs in Hocking Hills?

Many cabins with hot tubs in Hocking Hills share a road, a ridge or a property with other rentals. Serenity Lodge is the only cabin on its 97 acres, so the trails, ponds, fire pit and hot tub are yours alone. If you're comparing secluded cabins in Hocking Hills, that's the difference to weigh.

Are there cabins in Hocking Hills, Ohio with hot tubs that allow dogs?

Yes. Serenity Lodge is one of the cabins in Hocking Hills, Ohio with hot tubs that also welcomes dogs: up to 4, with no pet fee, a large crate on hand and 97 acres of fields and trails. Our page on pet friendly cabins in Hocking Hills covers the house rules for dogs and the park trails where they're allowed.

How close is the cabin to Old Man's Cave?

The cabin is about 18 minutes from Old Man's Cave, 10 minutes from Ash Cave and 14 minutes from Cedar Falls, so the best things to do in Hocking Hills are an easy drive. You get the park by day and quiet woods at night, without staying beside the busiest trailheads.

How many people does Serenity Lodge sleep?

Serenity Lodge sleeps up to 9 in 3 bedrooms, with 3 full baths and a twin trundle on the lower level. The great room and the 11-foot hickory table fit everyone at once, which is why it works so well for a Hocking Hills family reunion or a long weekend with friends.

Is it cheaper to book direct?

Yes. Booking this Hocking Hills rental direct costs about 13% less than the same nights on Airbnb, because you skip the platform fee. A $500 night here is $575 on Airbnb. Nightly Hocking Hills cabin prices run $300 to $625 by season, plus a $150 cleaning fee and 6% county lodging tax.

Serenity Lodge, a secluded log cabin in the Hocking Hills woods

Your stay

The woods are quiet. The porch is waiting.

From $300 a night for up to 9 guests. Book direct and save about 13%.

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4.93 · 175 reviews

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