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Located in the rolling hills of Southeast, The Rider's Roost offers a serene retreat with an outdoor hot tub and fire pit. Explore nearby State Parks, lakes, and forests perfect for hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
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Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

  • 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 amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Latest check in is at 8:00 PM

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Pets by arrangement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Nelsonville, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. 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. Fun Barn and Logan Theater & Community Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. Visit our Nelsonville travel guide
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Nelsonville, OH

What's nearby

  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Stuart's Opera House
    8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store
    8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Robbins Crossing Historical Village
    8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Hocking College
    9 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Los Mariachis
    9 min drive
  • Burger King
    10 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    9 min drive
  • The Mine Tavern
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Cottage near Wayne National Forest ATV Trail Head, Hot Tub & more! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Starbrick Clay. OhioHealth and Stuart's Opera House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

aleesha h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post is very welcoming and accommodating but Kevin was very clean Hot tub was clean and awesome it's very cozy spacious I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

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

Quiet and comfortable

The location was quiet and comfortable, with plenty of space. Convenient location to Hocking Hills hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corbin M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

House had everything

This place was great! Clean, big, plenty of space, hotub was clean, propane tank was full. We will probably be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Regina H.

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Could be fantastic..

House was nice enough and met the one level needs of my mom with mobility issues. However, one large issue i had with our stay was the wifi. The signal was super weak and we had connection issues.. tv would not connect at all. Host tells you to call with any issues, but there is zero cell service and no land line so wifi is necessary to do so. Was able to send messages on vrbo, but didnt get much help. Asked them to reset router, looked all over the house for it and couldnt find it.. service was great outside the house on one side but zero on the side with the hot tub (so no music while we were trying to enjoy it) okay in dining room, kitchen, and entry room, but didnt work in bedrooms downstairs or living room where the only tv was.. put 2 and 2 together and realized that the internet is coming from the business next door that the host company also owns. Explains why i couldnt find a router and was told that the internet wasnt working due to "being out in the woods" and the "weather" despite the dozens of reviews saying the internet sucks. Its a shame the host would rather lie to customers than get a wifi extender as suggested by so many reviews. Also wanted to note that when i specifically asked about the router i didnt get a response, nor did i get a response when i told them there were ants on the kichen island which got into some of our food. They make it clear they dont give refunds for bugs or wifi issues in their welcome book.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was huge! Plenty of space. Hot tub was great actually had to turn it down a few times because it was too hot 102⁰ but location was great, also has a pool, but it wasnt open set still out of season a bit, but wiuld live to stay again so we could use the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equiped for cooking. Nice size driveway and yard. Everything was clean. The heat distributed a little funky as the 2 downstairs bedrooms got a bit cold at night. Probably should add a note that there isn't any cell reception in the house (we had nothing on Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile). The wifi had good signal strength and was fairly fast and it was definitely our lifeline without reception :). Host had good communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My girlfriend group of four stayed as we were participating in the Mammoth March. The home was a bit challenging to find and the cell service is spotty but it was indeed a relaxing refuge following a grueling 20 mile hike! They had a well appointed kitchen, lots of towels and the air conditioning worked nicely! The hot tub was absolutely a dream after the hike!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

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

No complaints!!

We had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Perfect quick getaway!

Was a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Riders Roost Getaway

Perfect place for rest and relaxation after hiking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Property was just as described in listing!

We were very pleased with our stay. Close to atv trails, which was great for our family, but also close enough to explore hocking hills. Hot tub, and fire pit were both great. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Loved the house.

Would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Great getaway!

Perfect for a long weekend! Clean, lots of room, fully equipped kitchen, clean hottub! And pet friendly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

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

Riders Roost

We enjoyed our stay at Riders Roost. Property was clean and had what we needed for our stay. We spent time exploring Hocking Hills State Park and were able to come back and relax after our hikes. Check in/ check out was easy and we were given suggestions for things to do and places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Xavier E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Getaway

I was very disappointed when we got to the house. Previous conversation with the renter and they told us there was a pool on the property, that is the main reason I rented the house. My kiddos were super bummed. We made the best of it, but don't rent it thinking there is a pool, you will be very sadly disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great house

We throughly enjoyed our stay here. Close drive to Hocking Hills and to Athens. We loved coming home each day to the awesome hot tub. House offers lots of room and was very clean with a well stocked kitchen. We walked a bit directly behind the house on what seemed to be an old ATV path and it was very pretty and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya P.

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

Beautiful property right next to the woods

My partner and I are in our 60's, so having a nature spot to enjoy, a very nice hot tub, and an indoor whirlpool tub was quite therapeutic. Overall a peaceful weekend to pamper and recharge! Would recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin Y.

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

Nice house

Everything went well. House is nice. It all what I need. We enjoyed it. Will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The house is awesome inside besides the sewer smell. I left 4 days early because of it. They wouldn't refund my days I didn't stay and now have a lawyer involved. Don't stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great trip!

For the price, this place is a steal! It was very clean, spacious, and had all of the things we were looking for. We had a great hike and enjoyed being outdoors the majority of our time. The only thing I would have liked better would be a contactless check in, instead of driving into town to sign in and get a key. All in all, this was the prefect two day getaway for the three of us and our two dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Memorial getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The house was very clean, I did have to wash the frying pan before using, still had food on it from the previous tenants. I had forgot to bring spices, having a few basics in the cupboards would of been great. Other than that it was great stay, and woulddo it again..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023