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Welcome to our peaceful, rustic cabin in the Hocking Hills Area

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Exterior
Kitchen
Living room
Kitchen
Living room / kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 471.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Wellston, OH
  • Jackson County Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Alma State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

loft

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our peaceful, rustic cabin in the Hocking Hills Area

Black Bear Cabin is a beautiful cabin nestled in a valley surrounded by woods and a small stream on 16 acres. The large cathedral ceilings give you a view of the whole house. We have a variety of amenities in the area:
( It’s on a flat terrain / no 4 wheel drive needed !! _county roads to it & first roads to be treated & plowed )
* Exploring the 16 acres
*Exploring nearby Hocking Hills State Park or Tar Hollow State Forest
Exploring Lake Hope , Lake Alma, Lake, and Lake Katherine
* Try out some of our family owned restaurants
*Cozy Movie Night in front of the electric fireplace
* Local bowling alley
*Local Movie Theatre
*Charcoal grill
*Firepit outside for telling stories or roasting marshmallows
*Covered front porch
*Deck on back
* Variety of board games
* Central Air Conditioning and Heat
* Big screen tv with dvd and movies
*Cable
*Wifi
NO PETS

The driveway is all on flat terrain. NO 4 WHEEL DRIVE NEEDED!!Cabins are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with all linens washed and exchanged out after each stay by our cleaning crew.

I am confident you will enjoy your stay and find yourself daydreaming about when you will be able to return to Black Bear Cabin for another wonderful, relaxing vacation. WELLSTON 🏡 is a small rural town . Cabin Road takes you straight into town . (3 miles)
Where you will find Restaurants🍴🍔🍟🍻 , Grocery Stores & Gas Stations⛽️ . Bowling Alley 🎳& Skating Rink👯. Lake Alma State Park is a 7 min drive ..Swimming🏊Fishing 🎣 & Boating🚣
Most enjoy getting up early Saturday & traveling to the Homestead Country Market / Bakery🍩 ( just across town ) Hocking Hills State Parks is a 30 minute drive for endless hiking👞 in the 6 caves.
I recommend PATIO GRUB & SUBS in Wellston for pizza & subs.🍕
Scotties for a Great Sport bar !!!
Arch & Eddies is a favorite in Jackson for lunch & dinner .🍽️

Property manager

Ruth Thompson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this cabin is in a rural area. Lake Alma State Park and Jackson Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jackson County Fairgrounds and Splashdown Country. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Wellston, OH

What's nearby

  • Jackson County Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lake Alma State Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Leo Petroglyphs State Memorial - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 42 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Old Man's Cave - 50 min drive - 51.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Viva Jalisco - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to our peaceful, rustic cabin in the Hocking Hills Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to our peaceful, rustic cabin in the Hocking Hills Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to our peaceful, rustic cabin in the Hocking Hills Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to our peaceful, rustic cabin in the Hocking Hills Area located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Jackson County Fairgrounds, Lake Alma State Park and Leo Petroglyphs State Memorial. Walleye Lake and Splashdown Country are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Horse show weekend

We enjoyed our weekend stay at this cozy cabin. It was a perfect location, close to Hocking Hills and Henderson Arena.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arty P.

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

Hocking Hills getaways

Cabin was great. The look and feel was amazing. Located near 2 smaller cities with great food options.and a reasonable drive to Old Mans Cave and some of the more known trails. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meggan B.

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

Little getaway

We had the best time! It was a nice quiet getaway. The hot tub was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah a.

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

An amazing blessing!

What a wonderful property to be available and such a close drive to so many things. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Very peaceful

Nice large lot. We plan to bring our kids next time we venture to southern Ohio
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Amazing

Amazing second visit in a month!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Very relaxing atmosphere 😌

Property was exactly as described, would definitely return!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Danielle

Peaceful! Great location! Great place! Everything you need!! It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Amazing!

This cabin was first class all the way. My wife fell in love the minute we stepped in. Felt like home. Will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

Amazing

Ruth did not disappoint ..we will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christoher N.

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

Stay was nice there’s the owner’s house and another by there but no one bothers u

Nice cabin to stay in, would stay again, the hot tub is so relaxing and ppl are so nice wherever u go
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany F.

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

Great stay !

Beautiful property and very well kept! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C., Springfield

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

Perfect Getaway!

Beautiful cabin with all of the amenities! Very courteous and responsive host! Highly recommended! Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very quiet

Its was very quiet, having the manager on the property was not even noticed. It was a very nice cabin clean and well taken care of. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Perfect For Us

This was the perfect spot for my wife and our six-year old. In full disclosure, I didn't realize where we were in relation to Hocking Hills which was our main destination for our getaway but the 40-min drive to and from was scenic and easy to make. The cabin itself was beautiful and we got to experience it during warm weather and fairly cold weather thanks to an ever-changing Ohio fall. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Deron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

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

Quiet Getaway

Cozy cabin. Quiet area. Perfect getaway spot for a family that needs to disconnect from the outside world to connect with each other.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Iann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not what expected

The property is located in between two other cabins one being the owners and the other rentals . The cabin in the back had a old man that kept staring at me and my friend when we went outside so we could only play in the front yard . The owners didn’t really bother us just didn’t know they was going to be that close watching . The fire pit is far away from the cabin it’s by the other cabin in the back so we felt like the other cabin was watching us bc their window was next to the fire pit . Pictures are deceiving .It did smell good and was clean with a nice tub lol just not what we expected from the pictures
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Great Place

Although our stay was cut short for unforseen reasons I would not hesitate to recomeend this facility to anyone. Great host on top of everything. Beautiful Cabin as advertised. And I must add very caring hosts! That is worth it alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

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

Perfect Property

Cabin was very nice, and exactly as pictured. The loft area beds were perfect for our children, and everyone enjoyed the jetted tub. Quiet property within a modest drive to the state parks (45 minutes to Hocking Hills State Park). We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P., Parker Pennsylvania

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

Wonderful vacation spot

The cabin was very clean and absolutely beautiful. Property was very quiet even with two other cabins near by. I would most definitely stay here again. Cabin was big enough for my family of 5 but would be good as well for a couple.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jalen P.

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

Great time

Great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Great Cabin and Location

The cabin was well equipped with everything we could need for the week. It was easy access to Wellston, with good choices of restaurants when we wanted to eat out. The property was very quiet, very few cars traveled on the road in front of the cabin, so it was nice to sit on the front porch enjoying the evenings. Ruth was very responsive when we needed her. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Very nice cabin

The cabin was well maintained and very clean.Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H.

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

Friends getaway.

Easy access. Easy communication with owner. Quite atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Thompson

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I am a retired bus driver. I've always had a love for cabins and decided to build a couple to share the joy. I am a mother and a grandmother. I really hope you enjoy my cabins.

Why they chose this property

It is nestled in a valley with a small stream and hills of woods. Very quiet and peaceful environment. I am confident you will enjoy your stay here.

What makes this property unique

There are several wild life areas around the area where you can hunt or hike. There are several lakes in the area that offer fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and hiking. We have a local bowling alley and roller skating rink in town. There are cute little boutiques to visit. We have privately owned restaurants in town. We have a movie theater, park, and pay lakes near by.

Languages:

English

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