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Great room at Serenity Lodge, one of the Hocking Hills cabins for groups, with a log ceiling and wagon wheel chandelier

The cabin

Hocking Hills cabins for groups: this one sleeps 9.

Serenity Lodge is one of the Hocking Hills cabins for groups that still feels like a family home: three bedrooms, three full baths and room for 9, built by John with a few friends and furnished from his own shop.

Where everyone sleeps

Looking at Hocking Hills cabins for groups? Start with the beds.

3 bedrooms and 6 beds: two bedrooms on the main floor, and one more plus a trundle on the lower level, so it works as one of the Hocking Hills cabins for large families or two families traveling together. Guests who'd rather skip stairs can stay entirely on the main floor.

  • Master bedroom with a queen bed and sliding door to the deck

    Main floor

    Master bedroom

    Queen bed

    Sliding door to the deck. Shares a Jack-and-Jill bath with bedroom 2.

  • Second bedroom with a queen and a twin bed

    Main floor

    Bedroom 2

    Queen bed + twin bed

    A queen and a twin. Shares the Jack-and-Jill bath.

  • Lower-level bedroom with a queen bed and its own bathroom

    Lower level

    Lower-level bedroom

    Queen bed

    Its own private bath with a shower.

  • Twin trundle daybed on the lower level, sleeps 2

    Lower level

    Lower-level trundle

    Twin trundle, sleeps 2

    Pulls out to sleep two on the lower level.

Jack-and-Jill bath

Between the master and bedroom 2

Full bath with tub

Off the great room

Lower-level bath

Private to the lower-level bedroom, with a shower

Great room with a soaring log ceiling and wagon wheel chandelier
Stone fireplace and hearth

The great room

Room for everyone, under one log ceiling

The heart of the cabin is about 1,100 square feet of open space with a soaring ceiling, a wood-burning stone fireplace and handmade log railings. Big groups fit easily, and nobody's stuck in another room.

Kitchen with breakfast bar and the long handmade dining table
Coffee maker, grinder and supplied coffee

Kitchen and dining

An 11-foot hickory table that seats the whole crew

John built the dining table by hand, and it has hosted countless family meals since. The kitchen is fully stocked: fridge and freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, blender, baking sheets, wine glasses and all the cooking basics. Coffee, sugar and sweetener are on us, with a drip maker and a grinder.

Lower-level game room with a pool table and leather sofa
Ping pong table and daybed in the game room

Game room

Pool, ping pong and a lower level of its own

Downstairs is built for rainy afternoons and late nights: a pool table, a ping pong table, a Nintendo Wii, a TV and a daybed. Cornhole lives outside for when the sun comes back.

Rocking chairs and porch swing on the covered porch
Private hot tub on the back deck looking out to the woods

Porches, deck and hot tub

Two covered porches and a hot tub in the trees

Rocking chairs and a porch swing out front, a long covered porch on the side, and a private hot tub on the back deck. There is also a charcoal grill, a hammock and an outdoor shower. One guest put it simply: sunrises from the hot tub are amazing.

Fire pit patio and Adirondack chairs beside the log cabin and stone chimney
Stone fire pit ringed by Adirondack chairs

Fire pit

Stone fire pit, wide-open sky

A stone fire pit circled by Adirondack chairs sits just off the cabin. With no neighbors and no streetlights, the stars put on a real show. Bring firewood (Campbell's Market in McArthur sells it) and we'll supply the quiet.

Handmade

Nearly every piece, made in John's shop.

The log bench, the railings, the sofa table, the dining table. Look closely and you'll see the hand of the person who built the place.

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Handmade log bench built by John
Handmade log railing around the stairway
Handmade sofa table and log railing

Highlights

The good stuff, at a glance.

  • 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

Full amenity list

Everything in the cabin.

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator and freezer
  • Stove and oven
  • Microwave and dishwasher
  • Drip coffee maker and grinder
  • Coffee, sugar and sweetener
  • Toaster and blender
  • Cookware, baking sheet, wine glasses
  • 11-foot dining table

Bath and laundry

  • 3 full bathrooms
  • Bathtub and walk-in shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo, conditioner and body soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Washer and dryer
  • Linens, towels and extra pillows
  • Room-darkening shades

Entertainment

  • Pool table
  • Ping pong table
  • Nintendo Wii
  • Dish satellite TV
  • Roku (bring your logins)
  • Cornhole

Outdoors

  • Private hot tub
  • Stone fire pit
  • Charcoal grill
  • Hammock
  • Two covered porches and a deck
  • Porch swing and rockers
  • Open backyard (not fenced)

Climate

  • Wood-burning fireplace
  • Central heat
  • A/C in both main-floor bedrooms
  • A/C in the great room and lower level
  • Ceiling and portable fans

Work and connectivity

  • Viasat Wi-Fi, about 40 down / 5 up
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Weak cell signal: use Wi-Fi calling

Arrival

  • Self check-in
  • Check-in after 3 PM
  • Checkout by 11 AM
  • Flat driveway, plenty of parking
  • No four-wheel drive needed

Safety

  • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Ponds and creeks on the property: watch little ones

Good to know before you go

Satellite Wi-Fi

About 40 Mbps down. Great for streaming and email, a little lag on video calls, slower in heavy storms.

Weak cell signal

That's the woods for you. Turn on Wi-Fi calling before you arrive.

Arrive before dark

The drive is easy, but the woods get truly dark. Daylight makes the first arrival nicer.

Few stairs

A few steps with a railing up to the front door, and one flight down to the lower level. The main floor has two bedrooms and two baths.

Groups and families

Questions about bringing everyone.

Is Serenity Lodge good for groups?

Yes. Serenity Lodge is one of the Hocking Hills cabins for groups that keeps everyone under one roof: it sleeps 9 in 3 bedrooms with 3 full baths, and the great room and 11-foot hickory table fit the whole crew at once. There's no extra-guest fee for up to 9 guests.

Is the cabin good for families with kids?

Yes. If you're comparing Hocking Hills cabins for families, look for a game room, room to run and a layout that gives parents some space. This one has all three: a pool and ping pong room, a queen-and-twin bedroom, a twin trundle and 97 acres. Keep an eye on little ones near the ponds and creeks.

Does the cabin have a game room?

Yes. The lower level has a pool table, a ping pong table, a Nintendo Wii and a TV, with cornhole outside for nicer weather. If you're looking for Hocking Hills cabins with game room space for rainy days, this is it, and it keeps the kids busy while the adults take over the great room.

Can we hold a Hocking Hills family reunion here?

Yes, for up to 9 overnight guests. A Hocking Hills family reunion works well here because the whole group fits at the 11-foot hickory table, and grandparents can stay on the main floor and skip the inside stairs. Parties and events with outside guests aren't allowed, so it suits a family gathering rather than a big party.

How big is the cabin?

The cabin is 2,900 square feet on two levels, including a great room of about 1,100 square feet under a soaring log ceiling. It's one of the Hocking Hills family cabins built for real gatherings, so a group of 9 has room to spread out. The rates page shows Hocking Hills cabin prices by season.

Covered porch with rocking chairs and a porch swing

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