Everything you'd want to know.

You save on platform fees. Airbnb now takes its full 15% from hosts, so the same night costs more there. A $500 night here is $575 on Airbnb, about 13% less when you book direct. Same cabin, same host, same cleaning.

Pick your dates on the Rates & Booking page to see your total. At checkout you tell us about your stay (adults, children and dogs), upload a photo of the lead guest's driver's license, sign the rental agreement and add a card. Dana reviews every request herself. Once she confirms, your 50% deposit is charged and you get your arrival details.

The 50% deposit is charged when Dana confirms your booking. The remaining balance is charged automatically 30 days before check-in.

A $150 cleaning fee per stay and the 6% Vinton County lodging tax. There is no pet fee and no extra-guest fee for up to 9 guests.

2 nights. Over New Year's, July 4th, Labor Day and Thanksgiving, the minimum is 3 nights. Holiday weekends are priced separately.

Yes, 10% off stays of a week or longer. We don't sell gift certificates.

For proof of identification. The person booking must be 25 or older and staying at the cabin. We don't accept bookings made on behalf of someone else.

Cancel at least 30 days before check-in for a full refund. Cancel 7 to 30 days before check-in and we refund 50% of the nightly rate. Cancellations within 7 days of check-in are not refunded.

Check-in is after 3 PM and checkout is by 11 AM. Check-in is self check-in, so you can arrive on your own schedule. Early check-in or late checkout isn't guaranteed, but ask. When the schedule allows, it's free.

In the Hocking Hills region of southeast Ohio, near New Plymouth in Vinton County. It sits far back from a quiet gravel road and can't be seen from it. We send the exact address and directions after you book.

Try to arrive before dark on your first night. The drive is easy, but the woods get truly dark and it's nicer to see the place in daylight. The driveway is flat with plenty of parking, so you don't need four-wheel drive.

Just two things: load and run the dishwasher, and take the trash to the cans on the porch.

At least 24 hours before check-in, so our caretaker has time to get everything ready.

Up to 9. The master bedroom has a queen, the second bedroom has a queen and a twin, the lower-level bedroom has a queen, and a twin trundle on the lower level sleeps two more.

Yes. Viasat satellite internet runs about 40 Mbps down and 5 up, fine for email, browsing and streaming, with a little lag on video calls. Heavy storms can slow it. Cell service is weak in the woods, so turn on Wi-Fi calling before you arrive. There's a dedicated workspace if you need to get some work done.

Yes. There are A/C units in both main-floor bedrooms, the great room and the lower level, plus ceiling and portable fans. The high ceilings and shade trees keep the cabin naturally cool. For winter there is central heat and a wood-burning fireplace.

Mostly. There are a few steps up to the front door, with a railing, and one flight of stairs to the lower level. Guests who would rather skip stairs can stay entirely on the main floor, which has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, the kitchen and the great room.

The full bath off the great room. The master and second bedroom share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and the lower-level bedroom has its own bath with a shower.

Groceries, drinking water, firewood and your streaming logins. Linens, towels, toiletries, coffee, sugar and sweetener are all provided. Firewood isn't, but Campbell's Market in McArthur sells it.

Dish satellite TV and a Roku. Bring your own logins for Netflix and other apps.

The cabin runs on well water. Well water in this area doesn't taste very good, so we recommend bringing your own drinking water.

Yes, up to 4 dogs, with no pet fee. Please crate them when they're alone in the cabin (a large crate is there for you), keep them off the furniture and pick up after them. The backyard is open, not fenced.

It is. Just bring a blanket or comforter from home to put over the bedding.

Leashed dogs (6 feet or shorter) are welcome at Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Rock House and Cantwell Cliffs. Conkle's Hollow is a state nature preserve and doesn't allow pets. Our guide to Hocking Hills dog friendly trails has the details.

The person booking must be 25 or older with a photo ID and staying at the cabin. Up to 9 guests and 4 dogs. No smoking, parties or events.

Wear real shoes on the trails, stick to mowed paths and trails (poison ivy grows in parts of the woods), and keep an eye on kids around the ponds and creeks.