The Farrow House- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad,

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Nelsonville, OH

Stuart's Opera House
‪6 min walk‬
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
‪6 min walk‬
Hocking College
‪3 min drive‬
Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Double Bed

Master Nook

2 Single Beds

Queen Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Farrow House is a Victorian Style home situated in the heart of Nelsonville, Ohio. The Hocking River runs directly through the back yard of this property, The Hocking Valley Scenic railroad and Rocky Boot outlet are in the front of the house. Just a few steps away is the Hocking-Adena Bikepath. Old Mans Cave is located about 25 minutes from the property. Ohio University is 10 minutes away. The Historic Public square in Nelsonville is 2 short blocks away. Bring the family and enjoy a weekend fishing from the backyard or canoeing at the local Canoe Livery. There is a barbeque grill, Huge, outdoor furniture, a front porch swing, 2 mini ponds with Koi fish to feed. Private parking. This is a private whole house rental. The property offers a fully equipped kitchen with beautiful cook wear and dishes. Washer and Dryer with Laundry Soap. The home offers a formal dining room. The livingroom area has a flat screen TV with Digital cable and wireless internet.

Property manager

Sherri McDonald

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties does not include family gatherings, etc

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely do not flush anything objects down the toilet except for toilet paper. No feminine products, flushable wipes, etc. Please use the trashcans

No smoking inside the home. No butts in the yard. Containers are provided outside If you smoke inside the house you will be charge a 100 per night fee

No parties. Rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. It doesn't have a garbage disposal attached and will clog and overflow in the floor.

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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

Note from host: No parties does not include family gatherings, etc

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Nelsonville

Located in Nelsonville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Stuart's Opera House and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area. Fun Barn and Columbus Washboard Factory are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.

Nelsonville, OH

What's nearby

Stuart's Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Hocking College - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Fun Barn - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Ohio University - 20 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
‪Los Mariachis - ‬5 min walk
‪Mine - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Farrow House- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Farrow House- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad,?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farrow House- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad,?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Farrow House- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad, located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and Rocky Factory Outlet Store. Starbrick Clay and Stuart's Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Raelyn F.

22 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE D.

8 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn A.

20 Oct 2024

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

Happy birthday

We had a great weekend, house was super cute and clean, perfect location and loved the front and back porch!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

17 Aug 2024

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

The Farrow House is Fantastic

Absolutely beautiful house full of history. Jeff and Sherri were fantastic and we had the pleasure of meeting Jeff at checkout and he was very nice. All of the amenities worked great and we felt like we were staying in our very own little inn. Would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney T.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Sadly, Some Issues Need to be Fixed

Here are the unexpected things I wish I knew before booking: - Master Nook has one full-sized bed, not two twins as the listing claims. - No AC in the room with the patio, and no screen for the patio door if you’d like to leave it open. - Visible mold growing on the blinds covering the AC unit in the bedroom with two queens. Another time, one of us turned off a downstairs AC unit because they were coughing and suspected mold in the unit. The units do appear to need cleaning. - The photos make the rooms appear to be brightly lit when really, they were much darker. - It looks difficult to access the river from the yard (just an FYI) - The boards underneath one of the queen mattresses were cracked, so the mattress caved. - One of the back porch string lights was broken but the filament was still attached & it appeared to be an electrical hazard. Host communication was prompt; prior to our stay, she let us know that a new hot tub was ordered because the tub stopped going past 86 degrees. I appreciated the notice and we still enjoyed that, along with the spacious porches. I really wanted to enjoy our stay and the hosts seem very nice but I’m sorry to say the unexpected issues we encountered eclipsed the charm of this older home for me.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

9 July 2024

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

AMAZING!

Nice area. The pictures do not do this beautiful house justice. Kids loved reading about the house. Perfect for our family vacation and close to Hocking Hills for hiking. Thank you for sharing this beauty with us!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

4 Feb 2024

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

Farrow house

Lovely and charming. Highly recommend and we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W., Dayton OH

31 July 2023

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

July 13-18

We stayed at the farrow house for 5 days. It was wonderful. Even though there is now central air the house was comfortable. We loved the historical aspect of it. It was so easy to just walk into town for coffee in the mornings for the older kids. We loved the family time and it was so easy to just get to every where. Thank you to Sherri and Jeff for opening their home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

24 July 2023

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

Perfect little rest and recovery house

The house was a great location outside of Hocking Hills Ohio. The owner was very responsive and the house have everything. We need it with a really cool charm.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

10 July 2023

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

Great weekend getaway!

The Farrow House was perfect! A beautiful Victorian style home. Plenty of beds for our group of 7. The dining room was spectacular with the table all set for a fancy meal! We loved watching the rafters floating down the river from the back deck and when sitting on the front porch waved to the people on the trains going by. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, and we loved the antiques. We made a bonfire and had s'mores one night which was a blast! The front yard has 2 ponds with lots of fish. The grandkids ages 4 and 6 enjoyed the weekend as much as the adults! I would definitely stay here again! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

3 July 2023

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

Family Stay

We really enjoyed the property. It was spacious and clean and centrally located to many activities we wanted to do. It was a very comfortable place to stay and we enjoyed the front porch and back deck quite a bit. The neighborhood cat that visited was precious and we loved the frog in the pond up front. It was a bit difficult to share one bathroom, but we managed. We like to cook and struggled a bit with the retro oven, but ultimately managed. The dining room is pretty, but we felt we couldn't eat in there because of all the complex settings. I would have preferred the space be more usable so we could all eat together. Overall our visit was great!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clare D.

3 Apr 2023

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

OU Moms' Weekend

The Farrow House is beautiful, and the deck, the hot tub and the view of the river were all wonderful. The owners were very responsive and helpful. My friends and I and our daughters very much enjoyed the time we spent here.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

30 Jan 2023

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

Great, memorable stay

Very nice, memorable stay. Everyone enjoyed the trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

27 Dec 2022

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

Winter weekend

It was a nice stay. We were met by the owner at arrival & exit. The floors were not very clean, because our clothes, had hair on them. The hot tub did not get hot, and the coffee bar wasn't fully stocked. The porch lights, and washer, did not work. The heat, & tv was a bit tricky, but managed. We followed the rules of the home, as asked. It is a beautiful home, with a peace, and spaciousness to it. The beds were clean & comfortable. We did have a pleasant stay overall.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

10 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful home and perfect location in the Hocking Hills area

We were looking for a house to stay in for a quick weekend girls trip around the Hocking Hills area. This house was perfect! There were only 3 of us so it was definitely a little bigger than what we needed but we still loved it! The hot tub was, of course, a highlight after a day of hiking! The beds were super comfortable and the living area was great for us to hang out or watch TV. We really loved drinking coffee out on the front porch! The house was in a perfect location! Super close to a lot of different hiking trails and a very short walk to downtown Nelsonville which had a lot of cute stores, ice cream shops, and a coffee shop! The owners (Sherri and Jeff) were wonderful and very responsive. Even prior to us arriving, they answered all of our questions within 30 minutes! Once we arrived (around 8pm), the owners had already turned on lights and the heat which made the house feel even more welcoming! While we were there, we turned off the heat by accident and Jeff was there within 10 minutes to help. He also showed us how to turn it back on, just in case it happened again. Jeff also chatted with us a bit about the history of the house which we loved hearing about. We also had an issue with the hot tub but that was resolved immediately! The check out process was one of the easiest I've ever experienced using VRBO which made our quick weekend trip even more enjoyable! I would highly recommend this vacation rental to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in the Hocking Hills area!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine P., Westlake, Ohio

25 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful family wedding location near the Stuart Opera House

Our son and daughter and our young grandchildren rented this house because it was within walking distance of our family wedding. It is an older house that was well maintained and equipped. It had a wonderful back porch area that was private with nice seating areas. Before the wedding family members gathered on the porch to talk and reminisce. After we drove home, we received a negative email from the property owner complaining about dishes and trash. Before my family left the house at 11:00 AM (checkout), we gathered all the sheets and towels and placed them in the laundry room as requested. We placed all the dirty dishes in the dishwasher and collected all the trash and placed the trash in trash bags. We did not start the dishwasher because we could not find dish washing detergent. The other complaint was a light bulb on a string of Christmas-like lights on the back porch was broken. We have rented many properties on VRBO over the years and have never received a negative email from a property manager after our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

9 Oct 2022

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

Farrow House Perfection

I cannot begin without saying how impressed I was with the aesthetic of this property and the experience that it provides. The house was perfection. It’s a beautiful house with lovely touches of beautiful decor throughout. It has everything that we needed and we were able to really enjoy ourselves and each other’s company. The scenic railway ride was wonderful and hearing & seeing the trains is really cool.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantel A., Marion

25 Sept 2022

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

best stay yet

amazing stay will come back and encourage too come stay

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

18 June 2022

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

Beautiful home!

Jeff and Sherri are diligent hosts that care about those staying in their home. They were quick to respond to any questions and willing to help with anything. Jeff even stopped by to help us get ready for a river trip. The home is well maintained and clean. They have decorated the home beautifully! All of the beds were very comfortable. There was more than enough room for 3 adults and 4 teenagers in the home. The hot tub and back deck were a hit with our family. Lots to do in this area! Hiking at Hocking Hills, kayaking, rent pontoons and paddle boards at Lake Hope, Movie 10- Fun Barn and Arcade (very affordable), Rocky’s Outdoor Store (great prices), Starbrick BBQ (delicious and right across the street), The Maker’s Loft (awesome handmade gifts), and much more! Our family loved our stay and look forward to coming back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

4 June 2022

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

A unique experience

We traveled from Columbus to Nelsonville for a weekend getaway. Our kids thought the house was so interesting, unique, and full of things to explore. The adults were pleasantly surprised by the comfortable bedding and the *amazing* back deck! Nelsonville is the perfect spot to stay - we never ran out of things to do! We visited Athens, hiked in Sells Park and Strouds Run state park, went to the beach at Lake Hope, scootered around downtown Nelsonville and were sad we ran out of time to make it to the Fun Barn and the skate rink. A great and memorable weekend for all, thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

18 May 2022

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

Fantastic Weekend Getaway

We absolutely loved everything about this property! The house is beautiful, and the location on the river was so much fun. We could not get enough time on the porches - just perfect! The house was stocked with everything we could possibly need or want, and we had a great time in the Hocking Hills area. We would love to come back! Thank you for your hospitality!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

2 May 2022

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

Beautiful Home

We rented this home for a family gathering for my daughters Graduation from OU. This was the perfect home for this occasion. There was plenty of room for the family to spread out and enjoy themselves. The large back deck was great and is where most everyone hung out. The property itself was also amazing and everyone enjoyed the view of the Hocking River, the goldfish pond, and even the Passenger train that stop right in front of the house was a hit. The house itself has a lot of character and everyone was impressed with it. The owner Sherri was quick to respond to all of my emails and we didn't have any problems with the home. The check-in and check-out process was very simple and the home was ready right when we arrived. We had such a wonderful time. Thank you Sherri for sharing your beautiful home with us!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa P., North Canton

21 Apr 2022

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

Mother/Daughter weekend

The property was in a perfect location between Athens and Logan so we had an easy drive to many activities. Communication with the owners was excellent as I had to call them to come and address an issue with the gas heaters. Beds were very comfortable and the shower was amazing. Plenty of room for several people. We were not able to enjoy the porch due to weather but it is very spacious and overlooks the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

KEITH S.

11 Nov 2021

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

Long weekend in Hocking Hills

Very nice home and property. It's just a short walk to a very small but quaint downtown with a great coffee shop. The proximity to Old Man's Cave and the other usual Hocking Hills hiking spots was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

7 Nov 2021

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

Great Property

Nice place great location

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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Master Nook

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