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Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond

Lakefront cabin in McArthur with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to the serene countryside at this charming cabin, nestled near an operating farm and surrounded by Zaleski State Forest. Experience the best of nature with private fishing on Raccoon Creek, hunting on-site, or explore nearby hiking trails. Unwind in a peaceful setting with a stocked pond for catch-and-release fishing or rent kayaks for Lake Hope.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5280 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond

Cabin is also used as guest house so it is close to the main house. We are an operating farm and have the usual farm noises. Private Full bath is located near cabin in Barn. Split air conditioner works great!! Charcoal grill and charcoal provided. Kurig Single Coffee maker. We supply disposable plates and cups.

3 Twin Beds. Double Recliner. Sleeps 3 comfortably. Double recliner could be used for extra guests. During your stay you can hunt on the State Forest land or Fish on the private property. We are bordered on three sides with Zaleski State Forest. Also, depending on the time of year the fishing can be great on Raccoon Creek which we also border. Spring produces good sized Bass. The rest of the year you never know what you might catch. Spring and Fall Wild Turkey Seasons & Deer Hunting. Check ODNR for Dates.

Bring fishing equipment for Lake Hope State Park or the stocked pond with Large Mouth Bass (catch and release only). Hiking trails nearby. Horse back riding, Hocking Hills attractions and Lake Hope are all within 20 minutes. The Moonville Tunnel (which is supposed to be haunted) is 5 miles away. The Moonville Trail starts about 1/4 of a mile away. You can ride bikes, horses or hike this trail (no Motorized Vehiciles).

Special events are the Endoro Dirt Bike Ride, the Car Rally Races. We are near the Rocky Boot Outlet in Nelsonville, OH.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 280 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
McArthur, OH

What's nearby

  • Lake Hope State Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 23 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Old Man's Cave - 32 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • Ohio University - 34 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 37 min drive - 32.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mama Renie's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake Hope Lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mullins Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smoke-N-Beans - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Hope State Park and Hooper Park. Waterloo State Forest and Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Cabin Borders Zaleski State Forest 40 Private Acres with Stocked Pond Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nathan thomas g.

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

Nice property

Nice overall. The farm animals were fun and so was the fishing pond. Close enough to everything you’d need. The owners were super sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

4th stay here

Always a good time staying here. Owners are very kind and good people. Beautiful property as well. They made improvements to the cabin. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn s.

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

Ohio cabin

Dallas and his wife were super friendly The cabin is awesome and very clean we will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

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

Hocking Hills trip

The owner was VERY pleasant and offered us anything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Relaxing place

Beautiful property, great place to stay. Plenty of walking and hiking trails nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a slice of home away from home. You get the comforts of home and the the view of the country. Waking up to peacocks and the donkeys was so sweet. The dog fun who lives there is a sweet heart. The owner Dallas is just like having a relative toy stay with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIC F.

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

baby burr

clean nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg N.

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

Owen’s paradise 🐕

Third year in a row we went here. Nice and peaceful. Very nice area to stay in with fishing and plenty of places to walk or hike near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

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

Farm living

A cozy cabin on a farm with animals very friendly owner he was very helpful with any questions we had and recommended places to see think about staying there again this summer really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dallas was a great host and the cabin and grounds were immaculate. The cabin is nicely decorated with a good heater and includes nice touches like DVDs, a tv, a grill, fire pit and wi-fi. There aren’t many restaurants nearby so it is good to have an oven/stove, coffee pot, microwave, etc. I would suggest bringing slip on shoes to use when making a trip to the bathroom in the barn just to make life easier. The property has goats, ducks, a donkey, peacocks, and a cute dog named Finn. The place is located about 20-30 mins from Hocking Hills hiking destinations and about 10 minutes from Lake Hope, and down the street from Zaleski State Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice, but not real private. Check on the bathroom. Its NOT in the cabin. Cabin is VERY nice an CLEAN!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory L.

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

Awesome Adventure

Over the last 5-7 years of coming to the great state of Ohio, I’ve stayed in many different places. Dallas and his Hospitality is by far the most welcoming experience I’ve had of any extended stay over the years. His Cabin and secluded retreat is not comparable to others. In coming years, I have no desire to stay anywhere other than there.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

John B.

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

Forget hunting property

Very misleading. It’s a hobby farm that’s all it is.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

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

Great Place!

Super nice spot hidden away, very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Amazing Property

This was an amazing property with great owners. Dallas and his wife were great and so was their dog Finn. The animals on the property were a plus and it was so much fun feeding them everyday. Cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

W. Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family of 3 adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Soggy Bottom Farm! Dallas was an excellent and friendly host. The cabin is beautiful and the short walk to the bathroom in an adjacent building was no problem at all. The cabin and bathroom were clean with everything we needed. The animals on the farm were fun to visit and feed, and we especially enjoyed playing ball with Finn, the dog. Dallas allowed us to walk throughout his property and from there into Zaleski State Forest where we found some wild pawpaw trees. We highly recommend staying there and hope to return! Thank you, Dallas!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara h.

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

Beautiful Stay ay the Vance Guest House

We had a wonderful time during our stay, so much to do in the area and returning back at the Guest House was the icing on the cake. Vance and Susan were such a pleasure to get to know and they made us all feel right at home. Since I traveled there without my husband, I felt nice and safe being close to the main house. The animals brightened our day and kayaking at Hope Lake was so beautiful. Vance took the kayaks and got us all set up and held mine as I got in it and as soon as he turned, I rolled right over into the water. It was the perfect mishap to start the day. Let me show the grandkids not to get upset, and just laugh. Susan sent me home with some plant clippings also and I have them here with me at home as a perfect souvenir from our travel and a beautiful reminder of our stay at the Vance Guest House.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brit N.

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

Cutest little cabin.

Dallas was an amazing host! The cabin was super clean and had everything we needed! The added bonus was the "petting zoo" they have on the property. We will 100% be staying here again on our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki J.

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

Great getaway!!

We had an absolute amazing restful stay. The farm is beautiful, the animals are wonderful. Finn is just the cutest dog ever and loves playing fetch. Dallas and his wife are so friendly and great hosts. We are already planning our next trip there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH R.

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

Amazing

The place is perfect exactly what we expected but even better the host Dallas is super awesome they have a beautiful property would stay here again any day
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Great place to stay! Would go again!

This place was a great little getaway! The hosts were amazing and the animals were breathtaking! There was so many things to do in the area if you love an outdoorsy time ! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice breath of fresh air!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

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

Fabulous

Beautiful hunting cabin turned into a mini apartment with all the furnishings! Friendly host and beautiful property! Couldn’t recommend Dallas and his lovely wife enough as a host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Great stay

Perfect location for us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Such a cute little cabin!

Good people! Awesome little dog..bring him a toy and he will be your best friend! Loved the donkeys, goats, peacocks and ducks! If you’re looking for a place off the beaten path to hunt or fish, definitely check it out! Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Comfortable place & friendly owner

Dallas is a great host. I always enjoy staying at his place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023