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1800s Rustic Log Montana Cabin near Hocking Hills

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Nelsonville, Ohio
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hocking College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1800s Rustic Log Montana Cabin near Hocking Hills

The Montana Cabin is nestled in the rolling hills of Southeast, Ohio while still remaining close to nearby restaurants, shops, and local attractions. The cabin boasts 1 lofted bedroom, 1 bathroom, a comfortable living space, and a beautiful kitchen. Traveling is a breeze when you stay with us as the cabin is fully equipped with great amenities. Property offers an outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and great quality time. State Parks, lakes, canoe & kayaking, ziplining and so much more all located within a short distance from the property.
You will be overwhelmed by the beauty and calmness of the forest and wildlife. Explore the property or the beautiful Hocking Hills and Wayne National Forest region of Southeast Ohio. Maybe you will have a serendipitous encounter with nature that you will wish to experience time after time.

Guests will follow a long gravel driveway until they find themselves in the middle of the forest where they are welcomed to a beautiful, rustic 1800s log cabin with a wrap around porch. Upon entering the Montana Cabin, guests will feel an instant sense of charm, comfort, and peace.

The Montana Cabin was completely restored using reclaimed barn doors and patchwork quilt hardwood flooring that came from old churches, schoolhouses, and other older homes in the area. The hickory kitchen cabinets are filled with all the amenities needed for our guests to enjoy a scrumptious, home-cooked meal. There is a wood burning pot bellied stove that guests can use to warm up with during winter months while snuggling on the couch. Follow the wooden staircase to the cozy lofted area with two Queen-sized beds where the floors and A-frame ceiling are covered in the beautiful, restored hardwood flooring.

Step outside each morning for a morning coffee before the birds start chirping to hear the unearthly quietness of the forest. Throughout the day, explore the unknown at the nearby State Parks. Come back to enjoy some flamed grilled food.

The wrap around porch is pure bliss. There is a small fire pit around the back where our guests can enjoy time underneath stars around a crackling, warm flame. To end each evening, guests can relax and unwind in the circular Jacuzzi that is tucked away on the corner of the wrap around porch.

Property manager

1st Choice Lodging
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets by arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 8:00 PM

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nelsonville

Located in Nelsonville, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Stuart's Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Robbins Crossing Historical Village and Nelsonville Brick Park. Columbus Washboard Factory and Fun Barn are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nelsonville, Ohio

What's nearby

  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Hocking College - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 14 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Lake Hope State Park - 21 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 32 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hocking Hills Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Steak House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1800s Rustic Log Montana Cabin near Hocking Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1800s Rustic Log Montana Cabin near Hocking Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1800s Rustic Log Montana Cabin near Hocking Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1800s Rustic Log Montana Cabin near Hocking Hills located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 6 mi (10 km) of OhioHealth and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. Starbrick Clay and Rocky Factory Outlet Store are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

kevin w.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cabin

The cabin is nice, thought there is not really any yard space. Also, the check-in and especially check-out were inconvenient because going back into Nelsonville to the store was 30 minutes out of the way for me. Upon arrival it wasn't too bad, but as I was leaving to head home, it was quite inconvenient to go the opposite direction in order to turn the key in. Also know, if you are planning on multiple people the beds are both upstairs, and they are in one big room. This didn't matter because I was alone, but from the pictures I thought it was multiple bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

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

Weekend trip

Quiet, close to hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Authentic log cabin in the woods.

Easy to get to and secluded. Genuinely rustic but with all necessary modern conveniences. Loved the setting. Close proximity to all things Hocking Hills. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

great hilltop cabin

great location, easy to get into town, but still out in the country.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric B.

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

Good time but it smells like sewage

Nice cabin. Friendly checking process. The property smelled like sewage and so did the bathroom. The septic is full .....
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sewage smell was horrendous

First I want to say the cabin itself was very cute, location was pretty secluded, very quiet. Now for the downfalls. The description says smart tv/cable/satellite. I assumed that meant it had one. It didn't, very old TV, no Firestick or Roku. Not much for cooking knives, no toaster, very tiny coffee pot. Beds were extremely uncomfortable, during the 1st night we went downstairs and slept in the recliners. While the cabin was small and cute, previous renters have left trinkets, notes, beer cans, wine bottles and such everywhere in the cabin, throughout all the cracks in the wood, everywhere. I thought it looked trashy, but from reading the reviews other people enjoyed it.A note said to keep pets off the bedding and furniture. I thought that was obserd since it's a pet friendly cabin (we didn't bring our dog, and glad we didn't after seeing that).The parking area is huge which was great for turning around, but it lacked stone and was nothing but a giant mud pit. The biggest issue was the sewage smell. My fault for not researching or asking about it after I read the 1 review I seen about it which was dated September 2024. I assumed it was fixed by now because the cabin had so many 10/10 reviews before that and since. After smelling it myself I went back to the reviews and found MANY complaints dating back to 2021. So they have zero interest in fixing it. That is unfortunate because we couldn't use the hot tub because of the smell. We couldn't go outside at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin W.

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

Great get away!

We had a great time. The place under promised and over delivered. It is very secluded and quiet, which is hard to find! Beautiful cabin in the woods. Perfectly clean and well stocked. I will say that the mattresses could use an update. They are very very soft/worn out. But that’s the only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

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

Cute Cabin

Loved staying here for our anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

jeanette h.

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

Cabin was nice but amenities were frustrating

The cabin was nice and clean. We reported that the hot tub blew the breaker when you kicked on the jets on Monday. Still wasn’t fixed and there was no communication about the issue with us throughout the week, including Friday when we checked out. The outdoor gas grill had burner tubes that were rusted out and was not usable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful but...

This was our second stay at this cabin. During our initial visit in 2023, I detected a sewage odor emanating from the backyard close to the fire pit, but since we didn't use the fire, I chose to overlook it. A year later, however, the odor had intensified to an unbearable level, significantly detracting from our ability to enjoy the fire. I’ve been informed by others that this issue can be rectified, which raises questions about why it remains unresolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

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

Enjoyed the Montana cabin.

Loved the cabin! So much character! We loved all the little notes left by others. The hot tub was very hot. There were so many flies. The furniture was comfortable. It was a relaxing get away. Could not log into WiFi. Well equipped kitchen. Nice bathroom! Gotta be careful on those stairs to the bedroom. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laura N.

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

Our getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee L.

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

Loved it!!

Me and my hubby loved staying at the cabin will definitely be doing it again in the future!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Great Cabin in the Woods!

The cabin was great! We would definitely stay again! Lots of fun stuff to do close by the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Montana cabin

The cabin was really nice as advertised. We enjoyed the location very private. It was clean and comfortable. The biggest problem with our stay was the septic system and sewage smell and we could not get away from it. If you took a shower, got even worse. So we could not use the fire ring in the outside amenities. so on the property, we were restricted to the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara G.

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

Best stay ever

We’ve stayed at multiple cabins and the Montana Cabin was by far the BEST one ever!!!! We will DEFINITELY be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tom M.

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

Simplicity

Beautiful little cabin within reasonable distance to area attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Log cabin in the woods

Great location, @ 20 minutes to attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Quiet getaway

This is a great little cabin. Quiet and comfortable. Located within 30 minutes of all the things we wanted to see and do. My only recommendation would be to move the fire pit away from the septic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Adorable cabin

Came out to Hockimg Hills for a reunion of myself and my sweetie from 30 years ago. Place was perfect and very secluded away from everyone. Cabin was adorable decorated in bears and forest decor. Don’t forget to write a note and stick in the wall. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time. The scenery was amazing! It was such a homey feeling!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Montana cabin

The cabin was quiet and comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to do. I have one recommendation to move the fire pit away from the septic. Other than that, a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ken T.

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

Cabin is nice, but problems spoiled it for us!

We really liked the cabin, but the lack of a working A/C upstairs and the poor condition of the matresses spoiled it for us. They were the worst I have EVER tried to sleep on! We had to sleep (or TRY to) downstairs in the recliners. We also had problems with wasps entering through the underside of the downstairs A/C unit. I put a little aluminum foil into the large gap at the bottom to solve that problem myself, but it should have been sealed before we arrived! Also, the toilet wouldn't flush, and I just reattached the chain in the tank to fix that. We had booked a three night stay, but left early morning after only two nights because we had to go home to get some sleep! No refunds of course... When I called management and told them of our problems, Sara just said I should have contacted them to let them know while I was there. Perhaps she is right about that, but I really DON'T like to complain, NOR write a bad review! Sara offered us a discount on a future stay, but I don't know if I am up for staying at one of their properties again. I feel basic things should already be kept up! We have stayed in cabins before, and we were always well pleased with them. However, we advise you to book elsewhere, at least until these problems can be corrected. Hopefully, they will address them before your stay. If so, at least our dissatisfaction will prevent yours! If nothing else, we HIGHLY advise you to complain if you have problems, IMMEDIATELY!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRENT R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin in the woods

Great place to stay to see the Hocking Hills area. We were about a half hour from everything we wanted to see. The cabin is nice and quiet. It was clean and just as advertised. The only bad thing was the smell from the 3 septic access points which are right next to the fire pit and hot tub. It wasn't horrible but when the breeze definitely blew it our direction while in the hot tub. Regarding 1st Choice, the property management company . . . don't know if I've ever said this before, but the communication was too much. I didn't need to be contacted by phone 3 different times to go over the exact same thing. They wanted me to pick up the key at their store, but I came in after hours. There's a lockbox at the cabin, so I don't know why they even wanted that. My feedback for them is this . . . one call is plenty!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Lodging

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When you rent the Montana Cabin, you are renting a complete experience. We like to show our guests how much we appreciate them. Our guests receive a 10% discount on their next outdoor adventure at Adventure Pro Outdoors. Book a canoe, kayak, or tube rental along the scenic Hocking River or book a guided ATV/UTV tour on Wayne National Forest to experience Hocking Hills like never before.

Why they chose this property

Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and Nelsonville stole our hearts. We have been avid outdoor lovers all our lives. We have been investing in Nelsonville since 2013 and we plan to keep helping grow the community for many years to come! We quickly fell in love with this quaint town and the people. We have grown up in nearby towns and attended Ohio University. This isn't just a vacation rental destination for us, this is our home. Watching our town and home grow has been a beautiful experience. We can't wait to watch what the future has in store. We hope that all our customers feel at home when they book a stay with us at 1st Choice Cabin Rentals. We hope you fall in love with Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and the quaint town of Nelsonville just like we did!

What makes this property unique

When you book our Montana Cabin, you are booking a property that gives you ample opportunity to explore, experience, and enjoy Hocking Hills and Wayne National Forest. The property is centrally located to Athens and Logan, Ohio. You are located in close proximity to the main Hocking Hills State Parks, Wayne National Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, Moonville Tunnel, Nelsonville Historic Art District, Stuart’s Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Hocking College, and Ohio University. You also receive a 10% discount on your next outdoor adventure at Adventure Pro Outdoors and Murray’s Landing Canoe & Kayak Livery. Book a canoe, kayak, or tube rental on the scenic Hocking River or book a guided ATV/UTV tour on Wayne National Forest to experience Hocking Hills like never before.

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