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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad,

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties does not include family gatherings, etc
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4846469
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area and Lake Hope State Park. Fun Barn and Logan Theater & Community Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Nelsonville, OH

What's nearby

  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stuart's Opera House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Robbins Crossing Historical Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hocking College - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Los Mariachis - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Mine Tavern - ‬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.

How much is parking at The Farrow House- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad,?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

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. 53 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
new hot tub close to restaurants and bike trail
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed our stay at the Farrow House. Unique property in a convenient location in Nelsonville. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Amazing

House was very beautiful! We had an amazing stay. The property owners were very nice and helpful with recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay! We had a small problem with the bathroom and the property owner responded quickly to give a solution to the issue. They we so kind and understanding. The only other issues we had was the address does not go directly to the home with Google maps but we found the place fairly quickly. And we had to adjust to using the small oven unit. It is a beautiful home and made a great location for my mom's 65th birthday get away. It's super close to Hocking hills and the town has fun things to with small groups! I would definitely book this house again. Great memories were made.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

The house was beautiful and Sherri was wonderful, would definitely stay again.

All 5 of the ladies that were in our group thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Jenny! I love to see people enjoy their stay and I will do whatever it takes to make sure all of our guest have a memorable time. Family and friend time is so important in this world today. Thank you for the sweet comments. We hope to see you all again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Lovely home.

The owners were super easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful old house near the Hocking Hills State Park

The owners were very polite and welcoming. The house is full of old charm and is being lovingly restored.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Thank you so much it was a pleasure to host your family
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing holiday decor!

2 days to relax with the family after Xmas. Perfect decor for post holiday family time and hiking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen s.

Beautiful home!!!! Love it! We will be coming back. This is the home you must stay in!

The home is well maintained, clean, spacious, comfortable and so much more. We were there in a genealogical quest and it was perfectly located between Chillicothe, Point Pleasant and Marietta. The owners are very kind and gracious. We recommend this home to anyone wanting to visit the area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank You so much for your kind words. You left the place spotless. We are so glad you were able to enjoy your time in Nelsonville. Please come back anytime. Sherri and jeff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clare D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Cute house with vintage charm, very comfortable!

Spacious house with great back deck and front porch. Our little one enjoyed watching the trains go by and we appreciated all the amenities the house has. Walking distance to historic Nelsonville and right by bike trail. Owners were super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed the house. We hope to have you back sometime. Thank you for the kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathie s.

Quiet Lovely Home, Centrally Located!

We booked the Farrow House for a family vacation. We had a great time. Hocking Hills is close and we went canoeing as well. The house is very quiet and lovely. We spent a lot of time on the back patio. Would like to return again! Thank you Sherri and Jeff for a lovely time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We are so glad that you and your family had a great time and look forward to seeing you again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maureen S.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
10 women. 2 rolls of toilet paper. Cobwebs and dead bugs in dining room window. Asked when we’d be there so the alarm system could be disarmed, but it wasn’t. Mystery cookie in window sill of bedroom. Listing should make it aware that all bedrooms & the 1 bathroom are on the 2nd floor. My 92 year old mom & my sister that has suffered a stroke had to use a camping toilet & sleep on the couches. Should also give warning about the drive over the railroad tracks! Very scary!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Wow! It is unfortunate that when booking a home for special needs people that as a family member you did not ask these questions to ensure that your mother and sister were not embarrassed or made to feel like an inconvenience to your family. The listing definitely states that this home is not handicap accessible. Please make sure in the future that you read the descriptions better instead of blaming it on an unknowing host. We leave 4 rolls of toilet paper for guest no matter the size because we know some use more than others. Additional toilet paper was located under the bathroom sink. However if I was staying somewhere and ran out of toilet paper I probably would have went to the local grocery (less than a mile away) and purchased a new pack for a couple dollars instead of posting it publicly. We do our best to accommodate everyone but sometime we have no idea how much of something guest will use. The next time you book you should look for a brand new build,These older homes have flaws, if there was a cookie in the window it was more than likely hidden by the curtain when we cleaned. We do not clean window seals after every guest. However can we speak about how spotless the rest of the home was and how cozy the beds were with the fresh clean sheets, how amazing the location was with a river right in the backyard and the amazing back porch and hot tub and free coffee bar! Please stop using reviews to try to crush small businesses. You were uncomfortable because of your flaws
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house itself was incredible. It has such a Victorian vibe (without the ghosts unfortunately) We had our whole family with us and it slept all 10 of us very comfortably. By comfortably I mean verrrry comfortably, the beds were great, and every room has it's own style and personality. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the stove is the coolest! I want one in my house! We were easily able to feed all 10 people. (Thank god for the dishwasher.) The magnum opus, the back deck, was AMAZING! We all enjoyed the hot tub, but honestly, the back deck is the perfect gathering hub even without it. The kids loved the jumbo Jenga, and we loved the peace and quiet after dark. Check in was a breeze, and we were able to get everyone in and settled stress free, which is the best when you're looking for a restful getaway. All in all, 10/10 stay, we will definitely be returning for a mini vacation in the foothills!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

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

Great place to come home to after hiking.

We enjoyed game night under the lights on the back deck, reading on the front porch swing, or just relaxing in one of the very comfortable beds or the living room. Enough space for everyone to do their own thing, and still space to play games together. Homeowners very responsive and helpful. About 20 minutes from all the Hocking Hills hiking and attractions, but that is what made it a great location. Would recommend any activities with hockinghillsadventuretrek and Jackie O's restaurant in Athens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
Thank you for the kind words Sherri, We are glad you and the family enjoyed our family home. We hope to see you year after year. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying Courtney and for the wonderful review. We actually have checked into central air but the installers suggested to not compromise the historic aesthetics of the home that we should continue to use the 5 window air conditioner that we have installed. They are sufficient in cooling the house and they keep us from having huge vents running through the walls and floors. Trust me it has been considered especially since we probably pay double for the electric bills by having the window units . Please come back anytime, You would love the Fall in The Hocking Hills.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Perfect setting for a large group

We had such a wonderful experience in this beautiful home. We loved the Victorian pieces and the large sitting room was ideal for our girls weekend. The back porch was our favorite spot for our morning coffee. Even though the house only had one bathroom it really didn’t present a problem and was large enough to accommodate multiple people getting ready at once. We have said multiple times how much we would love to come back. Communication with the hosts was quick and seamless. They even left us fresh orange juice and eggs!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Jessica You and the girls were amazing guest and left the place spotless. I appreciate everything you did before you left. Anytime you would like to come back please contact me!!! Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed our area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

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