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Family Fave : Four Stories : Conversation Pit : Kids' Fort : Hot Tub : Trails

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Welcome to the Carpenter's Cabin! Pull right up to load and unload.
Our famous conversation pit, a favorite of guests for movie viewing.
The main floor suite is dreamy with the four poster platform bed
Perfect for gathering for meals and conversation, but cozy for two
The best place to be! The third story screened deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12158.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Laurelville, OH
  • Spotted Horse Ranch
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Fave : Four Stories : Conversation Pit : Kids' Fort : Hot Tub : Trails

**Looking for the ultimate Hocking Hills escape?**
Say hey to **The Carpenter’s Cabin**—a modern cabin tucked deep in the pines on 32 private acres, and yep, it's as dreamy as it sounds. This place has been featured all over the world (Magnolia Network, Max+, curated global lists—you name it), and once you step inside, you'll see why.

Whether you're gathering with family or friends, this cabin is all about slowing down, reconnecting, and soaking up the good stuff.

**Relaxation, Redefined**
From the iconic sunken **conversation pit** (a favorite among design lovers) to the peaceful **hot tub under the pines**, every corner is built to help you unwind. Cozy up by the modern fireplace, pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the views—or sneak away to the loft’s quiet little workspace if you need to check in with the real world.

**Entertainment Hangout**
Head downstairs and you’ll find the ultimate chill zone: a media room with a sectional sofa (perfect for movie marathons or game night), a playful **bunk room** with full-over-full beds, and direct access to the hot tub + hammock area outside. Bonus: there’s a full bathroom down here too.

**Cook Like a Pro**
The kitchen’s got everything—from a waffle maker and French press to a blender and hand mixer. It's compact, efficient, and fully stocked, so go ahead and show off your chef skills. The dining table seats 10, plus extra room at the island, making it ideal for big family dinners or brunch with friends.

**Sleep Tight**
With space for up to **12 guests** (9 adults max), everyone gets a real bed—no pullouts here. Think 5-star mattresses, bamboo sheets, organic linen duvets, and thoughtful touches like bedside lamps and reading spots. It’s cozy, quiet, and just the right amount of fancy.

**Bathrooms That Hit Different**
You’ll find details everywhere—Turkish cotton towels, organic body products, and all the little things (hooks, baskets, shelves) that make life easier.

**For the Littles: The Jaybird Fort**
Just steps from the main cabin is the **Jaybird Fort**, an adorable mini cabin where kids can play, explore, and make their own memories while you relax nearby.

**Adventure, Right Outside**
Wander the **private trails** on the property, or hop in the car and explore all the nearby Hocking Hills favorites—waterfalls, caves, hikes, and more are just minutes away.

A Few Extras:
- **Max Stay**: 7 nights
- **Optional Mid-Stay Cleaning**: For stays 4+ nights, we offer a $65 refresh (towels, quick vacuum, light surface clean)
- **Guests Only**: Please keep it to the guests listed in your reservation (no events or parties)
- **Kid Policy**: Max of 6 kids under 12

**The Carpenter’s Cabin isn’t just a stay—it’s an experience.**
Design lovers, nature seekers, and anyone looking for a little extra magic—this is your spot. Book your stay now and see why this cabin is one-of-a-kind.

Property manager

Jami Jenkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are child-friendly, but not childproof.
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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
No smoking of any type. No ATVs, motorcycles, etc. No firearms, sparklers, or fireworks. Only guests on reservation allowed on property.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Laurelville

Located in Laurelville, this cabin is in a rural area. Hocking Hills Market and Spring Street Antique Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hocking Hills State Park and Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Spotted Horse Ranch and Happy Trails Horseback Rides. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Laurelville, OH

What's nearby

  • Spotted Horse Ranch - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Soaring Cliffs - Hocking Hills Zip Line Course - 25 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Old Man's Cave - 27 min drive - 24.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Manchester Hill Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Ridge Inn Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Corner Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Village Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L & J's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Fave : Four Stories : Conversation Pit : Kids' Fort : Hot Tub : Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Fave : Four Stories : Conversation Pit : Kids' Fort : Hot Tub : Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Fave : Four Stories : Conversation Pit : Kids' Fort : Hot Tub : Trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Fave : Four Stories : Conversation Pit : Kids' Fort : Hot Tub : Trails located?

This family-friendly Laurelville cabin is located in a rural location, 2 mi (3.1 km) from Spotted Horse Ranch, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hocking Hills State Park and Tarlton Cross Mound Park. Rock House at Hocking Hills State Park and Mark's Golf are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

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

Amazing place!

Any description about the place listed is spot on! We went for a couple days with friends and loved every second! Not far from the caves and this place was so secluded and quiet. The kids loved the room/fort at the very top of the stairs. Everything was so comfy and nice/clean. Wish we stayed a couple days longer. The responses from the property owners was very quick and welcoming! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sara h.

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

Spring Break

We had a group of 4 adults and 4 kids between 9-12 years old stay at the house. There was something for everyone to enjoy - every detail from the swings on the porch to the little nook with a bed upstairs was thoughtfully crafted and we used every little nook inside the house. Our girls had a blast in the bunk room in the basement with their own private living room. We enjoyed smores out at the fire pit with a dip in the hot tub afterwards. The house made for a fun and memorable spring break trip with friends! Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

The best place to stay in the Hocking Hills area!

We had the best trip to the Carpenter’s Cabin and are already looking forward to our next visit. The cabin was clean, well stocked and so much fun! Perfect place for kids and adults!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Girls Weekend

We had four women staying at Carpenter’s Cabin for the weekend. The Cabin was beautiful and was decorated for the holidays in the most gorgeous way. It was super easy to communicate with the host and they were very helpful in working with us and providing information about the property and the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Wonderful house!

This property has everything your extended family needs for adventure and relaxation. Three separate floors and three bathrooms, so everyone has some privacy. Wonderful outdoor spaces. Close to all of Hocking Hills attractions. Very attentive hosts who fulfilled our request in 30 minutes. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin L.

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

A beautiful, relaxing retreat

We celebrated my twin sisters’ 40th birthday with 6 adults, three children and a toddler. The house had plenty of space for us to spread out and we spent lots of time on the front porch watching the kids play outside. We hiked a few trails at Hocking Hills which is less than 20 minutes from the house and visited the petting zoo for a fall festival. The house is beautiful and you can tell they thought of all the details both in the design of the house and in making it a comfortable space for guests. FYI, if you are traveling with a toddler, bring some sort of gate; the steps downstairs are right in the kitchen; we made a makeshift gate using a luggage rack and a suitcase. So glad we found this gem, I’d love to get back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Wonderful place

Super sophisticated and well constructed, our daughters (both industrial designers) loved the architecture and the appointments. Kids had an absolute blast. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

We all want to come back

Ever
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Beautiful home!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Carpenter’s cabin. The home is so special and we are so grateful for our time here and memories made with our kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

Beautiful Cabin!

Loved our stay at the Carpenters cabin! Great location and very private. Kitchen was well stocked with even more than expected. Fire pit was the best part.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Family Weekend

Definitely would recommend staying here for a long weekend with friends and family. It is fully equipped and well taken care of. The beds are very comfortable and kitchen had everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

erin r.

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

Girls trip perfection

My friends and I stayed here for two nights, just to relax, eat/drink, and catch up! The home is absolutely gorgeous and super clean. We loved it and will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Beautiful

We came out there with our family of nine. It was us and our adult children and had the absolute best time. Cabin was perfectly stocked and the beds were so comfy we would absolutely recommend this place. Thank you !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Ideal for families with children

Beautiful property, sense of seclusion. Lots of hammocks, space to be alone or together. Nice, functional kitchen.Plenty of what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bishr a.

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

Great place

Awsome cozy cabin. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne B.

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

3 generations

We had our children, spouses and grandchildren for a 3 day stay. The cabin was perfect, the k8ds loved it. The grandchildren loved the conversation pit the decks and hot tub. The 4 year old said the plat house was her house and loved playing in it. The location is convenient and the cabin has all the relevent supplies we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

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

Cute cozy place!

Our stay was so lovely! The place is so quaint and clean and we didn’t want to leave the property much! The modern decor and furniture made the place feel sophisticated and had a homey feel. There was an issue with water pressure but the property manager was quick to respond and resolve the issue. There was also a manure / egg smell outside that would come and go but overall the place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

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

Amazing time away

We really enjoy this property. The owners were extremely responsive and the property was beautiful. We enjoyed being able to get away for a few nights and enjoy the outdoors and relaxation time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa and Steve B., Newbury OH

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

End of Summer family vacation

What an enjoyable weekend. Our family enjoyed the beautiful cabin, scenic walking paths and the cabin had a lot of extras. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

walter O S.

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

Family reunion

Secluded getaway with features allowing for good memories. We really liked the outdoor firepit area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We enjoyed a wonderful girls weekend at the cabin! It offered, comfort, views, style and a prime location for our trip. Having 3 full bathrooms with a group of 8 girls was a huge plus! I hope to come stay again in the future and explore the trails on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Great place for family time

We had a great time with our family. We had 12 sharing the cabin. We had a problem with the grill not lighting and a repairman was sent very quickly to correct the problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Great girls trip

Loved the property and esthetics. The only quirks that I had with the house was the lack of a door on the basement bedroom and that the shower basin in the basement was extremely slippery during use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Carpenter House

The Carpenter House was everything we expected it to be! Jami communicated with us very quickly when we had a question. The house was immaculate and the decor was perfect! We can’t wait to book another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jami Jenkins

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I am an interior & architectural designer who enjoys creating unique, highly functional spaces that make people instantly feel both comfortable and inspired. The Carpenter's Cabin was designed as our personal, multi-generational, family getaway, shared with others when we're not enjoying it. GloCabin is a romantic, magical escape for two. Twelve34 House is our most luxe property, and our most modern, inspired by Mid-Century Modernism. Each has a very distinct design, and distinct surroundings, but all are sustainable, luxury rentals. Rent one or bring the entire family and rent all three.

Why they chose this property

Our 32 beautiful acres is about 5 miutes north of downtown Laurelville and 5-25 minutes to everything Hocking County Ohio offers.

The Carpenter's Cabin offers four stories to enjoy and explore on a tiny footprint of just 934sf, but lives large with 1710 finished sf of interiors and an additional 1000sf of outdoor decks and patio to enjoy.

Our most popular feature, the conversation pit, has been shared on many high profile media sources including Bob Vila, Midwest Living Magazine, and SHLTR, as well as showcased on Magnolia Network's, The Cabin Chronicles.

Be sure to explore our trails that meander along our creeks, our beautiful ravine, through pines, and deciduous trees. Any season makes for a beautiful stay at the cabin. Be sure to bring rubber boots - creeking is so much fun, especially for the children!

What makes this property unique

Conversation Pit
Children's Fort
The "Perch"
Indoor Children's Playhouse
Four Stories
Modern architecture
Beautiful interiors
Generously-sized bedrooms
Luxury, organic amenities
Privacy on our 32 secluded acres with private trails
Thoughtful, functional details
Ample outdoor spaces
Two media rooms
Proximity to everything the area offers

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests