Located in Nelsonville, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and 6 minutes from Hocking College. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10 mi (16 km) from Ohio University and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Rocky Factory Outlet Store.
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
Court Street - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
Ohio University - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Burger King - 7 min drive
Larry's Dawg House - 15 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks
Sitting atop 1 acre abutting Wayne National Forest Hemlock Acre gives an inviting feel. Short drive to beautiful Hocking Hills State Park, Lake Hope and Strouds Run. Just a few miles to historic downtown Nelsonville, Stuarts Opera House, Adventure Pro Outdoors, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Rocky Outdoor store. 1 Mile to Hock-Hocking Adena Bikeway access, and minutes from Wayne National ATV trails. 4 Miles to Baileys Trail System access. 3.5 Miles to Hocking College and 7 Miles to Ohio University. Easy access to public hunting. During the summer months enjoy relaxing in our 24 ft above ground swimming pool.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property is also known as
Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks Nelsonville
Reviews
Convenient to OU, Hocking Hills and State Parks Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 91 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann E., Columbus, OH
21 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was an excellent property for our group of friends staying here while attending Ohio University’s Homecoming activities. The house was clean and welcoming.
Mary Ann E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Allie W., Perrysburg OHIO
22 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful! Extremely clean and lots of amenities! Master bed was very comfortable, sheets soft and high quality. Extra blankets were nice. Master bath “shower” kind of a weird set up. Could have used an extra hand towel, only saw one. Kitchen had a lot of “extras” ie:coffee pods, salt pepper, condiments in the fridge etc. My son was disappointed the pool was closed. It was 90 all weekend. I didn’t see on the listing that it closed before our arrival dates. Easy, short drive to OU to visit our kids for family weekend. Would definitely stay here again.
Allie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amelia R., Charleston, West Virginia
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean! Great place to stay with a group or family. Most definitely will be making the trip to stay again!
Amelia R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was easy. The shared driveway kinda threw us for a loop!! Very nice and clean inside and out!! Pool was crystal clear and very refreshing!! Talking about renting again next year!! A rating!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! We were there for the Mammoth March and found the pool was a great place to help ease some soreness. Everything was in good condition.
Linda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful!!! Comfy beds and pillows, large pool, and a beautiful front porch view!
Amy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samantha F.
24 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 3rd year in a row and the home, as always, was superb, the pool was perfect and warm the whole week! The welcome message and snacks are always a nice touch! We will book again!
Samantha F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
David W.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Vacation
We had a very comfortable stay. This place had everything to keep us occupied when it was raining and the pool was so welcoming when it was not. Close enough to all different types of hiking and plenty of places to check out in different towns nearby.
David W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany F.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Delightful Stay!!
We couldn't have had a better stay at this house! There was plenty of space for our whole family and it was extremely clean. The pool was lovely too! Our kids spent most of there time there. Another favorite was the front porch. We all had room to hang out and talk as we watched the sun go down. All together was a fabulous stay and we would definitely come again! P.S. Hope was very responsive and helpful!!
Tiffany F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kenton B.
4 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Very enjoyable stay.
Kenton B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jacquelyn A.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet get away
Our family really enjoyed our experience here. We wanted to get away from the bisy city and with this booking, we certainly did. The pool was nice sized and really helped make the heat wave feel less intense.
Jacquelyn A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Katie S.
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Other than the ants, it was a good stay.
Katie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandon p.
11 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation with friends
Great, very clean and well supplied. Great communication. Already booked for next year.
Brandon p.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caillee Z.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We enjoyed our stay here very much! It was very kid friendly and had lots of outside room for the kids to run around and play!
Caillee Z.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie D.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for visits to Athens area
Enjoyed the home for our second visit. Five bedrooms proved ideal for our family. Great kitchen and family areas for hanging out and sharing a meal. Not too far from Athens. A much better experience than any hotel.
Jamie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home
We stayed at Hemlock Acre for our daughter's graduation. We were looking for a place that our whole family could stay. This was a very nice property, it actually seemed bigger and nicer to me than the pictures would have suggested. It has 5 good size bedrooms with a really nice master suite. It had a full size kitchen with a full size refrigerator and oven which isn't always the case. The kitchen was well appointed with many basics, such as foil, baggies and spices. The property was immaculate and easily can accomodate 6-10 people. It was also only about 15 minutes from the OU campus. We would certainly stay there again if we needed a place by OU..
Robert M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori K.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay for OU event
Only a few minutes from OU, this space was perfect for our family of 8 attending OU graduation. Family meals were a breeze with everything we needed in the kitchen: pots, pans, plenty of dishes and silverware, and even the kitchen electrics we needed. This was our second stay and we enjoyed the home as much this time as we did last time.
Lori K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
MIKE U.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ou /Toledo Softball
Stayed here with friends to go to softball games at OU over the weekend. It worked well for what we needed. Property was clean and conveniently located for our needs.
MIKE U.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna V.
8 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Friend weekend
It was everything it said and more super clean, I we enjoyed Are stay would stay again.
Donna V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
D R., New Jersey
17 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Quiet and Comfy
We rented the house in order to attend an OU graduation. It worked out great.
D R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert K., Gouverneur ny
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A week with the guys
We've been here before and will continue going back.
We enjoyed our stay, we felt welcomed right when we walked in. I live in the country so "close to" was what I was expecting and familiar with, but some people may feel that the term "close to" might be too much driving.
The kitchen had plenty of options for making most any meal you would want on a vacation. The area was quiet, but with neighbors in sight. We felt safe as four women vacationing.
The beds were comfortable, plenty of pillows. Two TV areas with couches, but we mostly played cards and dominos...the large table was just what we needed.
We had a great time and the view of the neighbors pond with the ducks was a added bonus.
Karla
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Two families came down to visit their Bobcats and celebrate Homecoming at Ohio University.
The home is spacious, clean, and comfortable. We had plenty of room for all of us to spend time together.
Only 15 minutes from campus made this a convenient choice.
Our host was responsive to questions and clear about check in and check out.
Thanks for the hospitality!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
SCHREE V., COLUMBUS, OH
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Comfortabld
The home was exceptionally clean with many unlisted amenities. The beds were very comfortable, family all stated that they rested well. The grounds were very pleasant and immaculately manicured. We were looking forward to using the pool but it had been closed after we made our reservation which was the biggest disappointment. We did not have the password to enable us to access the cable and no quick way to contact the host. (We called home for assistance and the boys were able to see the OSU game.) We would definitely book the home again and would recommend the home to any family.