Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Nelsonville, Ohio

Wayne National Forest Athens Unit1 min walk
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway9 min drive
Hocking College11 min drive
Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Rider's Roost is nestled in the rolling hills of Southeast while still remaining close to nearby restaurants, shops, and local attractions. This vacation home boasts 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living space, and a spacious kitchen. Traveling is a breeze when you stay with us as the home 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.
Hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. The Riders Roost is located 5 miles from Nelsonville and Wayne National Forest. The State Park offers over thousands of acres to explore by hiking, off highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. When in town, guests will want to visit Nelsonville’s Historic Square Arts District, Stuart’s Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or the Nelsonville Music Festival that is held every year at Hocking College. 15 miles from the cabin, guests will run into Lake Hope State Park located in Zaleski State Forest. Guests can enjoy some fine dining at Lake Hope Lodge or a day of picnicking and swimming with family and friends.

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pets by arrangement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Latest check in is at 20:00

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 cottage is in a rural area. Stuart's Opera House and Robbins Crossing Historical Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center. Fun Barn and Columbus Washboard Factory are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nelsonville, Ohio

What's nearby

Wayne National Forest Athens Unit - 1 min walk
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 9 min drive
Stuart's Opera House - 9 min drive
Hocking College - 11 min drive
Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 20 min drive

Getting around

John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 10 min drive
Los Mariachis - 9 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 9 min drive
Mine - 9 min drive

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Regina H.

5 Apr 2024

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

Enjoyed Riders Roost

Very roomy place. Enjoyed stay, even with the bad weather. Quiet location. Unfortunately no cell service and no land line, so you have to drive in town to communicate with property management. All the staff at Adventure Pro Outdoors were super nice and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corbin M.

21 Feb 2024

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

Wayne National Forrest seclusion

Our stay was great! Super quiet, hot tub was awesome home is bigger than pictures portray!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

1 Jan 2024

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

New year’s

Great house easy to get to and management was very accessible

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

9 Dec 2023

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

Perfect quick getaway!

Was a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 July 2023

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

Nelsonville Music Festival

Very cozy house for 7 adults staying for the Nelsonville Music Festival. House was comfortable and as described with easy communication with owners. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Cabin Rentals

When you rent the Rider's Roost, 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

Grab 8 of your closest friends or family because our Riders Roost Cabin is the perfect destination for you! This vacation rental cabin is situated off on a 1-acre property. For our ATV enthusiasts, the Monday Creek Trail Head is located only a 1/4 mile away for great for a day of trail riding at Wayne National Forest. This 3 bedroom 2 full bathroom cabin has all the amenities of home.

Take a 30 minute drive from your cabin to visit Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, or Rock Bridge located in Hocking Hills State Park. No matter the season, you and your guests won't be disappointed when visiting all the beauty Hocking Hills offers!

The Riders Roost is located 5 miles from Nelsonville and Wayne National Forest. The State Park offers over thousands of acres to explore by hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding. When in town, guests will want to visit Nelsonville's Historic Square Arts District, Stuart's Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, or the Nelsonville Music Festival that is held every year at Hocking College. 15 miles from the cabin, guests will run into Lake Hope State Park located in Zaleski State Forest. Guests can enjoy some fine dining at Lake Hope Lodge or a day of picnicking and swimming with family and friends.

In Southeastern Ohio there is something for everyone to do! Cyclists can ride from Nelsonville to Athens Along the Adena bike path alongside the Hocking River; ATV enthusiasts can venture into Wayne National Forest for hundreds of riding trails; Parents and alumni can visit Ohio University; and our connoisseurs of nature MUST visit Old Man’s Cave, Conkle’s Hollow and Rock House located in the beautiful Hocking Hills, named as one of BuzzFeed's Stunning Under-the-Radar Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List.

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