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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Nelsonville, OH
  • Place, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocky Factory Outlet Store
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking College
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Wayne National Forest Athens Unit. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and 9 minutes by car from Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
This cottage offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Nelsonville cottage is smoke free.


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

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 available

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 welcome
  • Service animals 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
Onsite 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
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.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

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

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ac had a hard time keeping up, but honestly most ac units would with a large place. Its understandable!. The hot tub was relaxing. The grill was dirty and there was mouse poop in drawers and food on the fridge handles. There was a dead mouse on a sticky pad outside a broken window and a broken door knob. Not complaining, just want to give a heads up for maybe the next guest in case they're a bit more picky. But overall it was a great much needed get away! The couches were super comfortable as well! And im in love with the layout of the place! Also, have a great day! Romans 1:18.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franklin M.

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

Birthday weekend

The property was great. Very roomie. Cell phone is not good in the area. Had some ants on the counter close to the microwave and toaster. Rained off and on all weekend and had some car troubles. But overall God was with us and blessed us with a great time and made a new friend as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023