Cardinal Cottage near Hocking Hills & Lake Hope

Entire cabin in McArthur, Ohio

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Rachel
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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No cleaning fees! Enjoy perfect comfort at the Cardinal Cottage! Start your days by taking advantage of the fully stocked Keurig coffee bar before hiking at Hocking Hills State Park. End your days relaxing in the private hot tub under the stars or roasting marshmallows at our hilltop fire ring. Also features high-speed internet and a Smart TV for streaming. Sleeps 6. Pet friendly.

The space
Cardinal Cottage is designed to evoke a "comfy cottage in the woods" feel. It's fresh, clean, and comfortable. The living room has lots of plush seating and a killer DVD collection as well as a Smart TV with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ available for our guests. You can also log into whatever other streaming services you subscribe to. We have high speed internet so WiFi calling will ensure that you are reachable and can check on things at home if necessary.

The master bedroom has a queen sized bed with lots of pillows and a door that leads right to the (brand new in April 2024) hot tub. It also has an electric fireplace with a mantle made from reclaimed wood.

There's an amazing bunk room done in a woodland theme to appeal to children or the young at heart. Inside you'll find a little pretend campfire and tree for fun. The bunk room has a full sized bed and a bunk bed so there's room for 4 people to rest up for tomorrow's adventures.

We have a fully stocked kitchen with full-sized appliances plus other necessities like a microwave, toaster, hand mixer, etc. It's easy to cook a full meal here and then wash up in our lovely, vintage enamel sink. Or grill on the covered front porch with the propane grill. Whatever you're in the mood for!

We have ample parking available for several cars. You can even bring your boat if you like. Lake Rupert is just a few miles down the road and has very nice boat ramps and excellent fishing. Lake Alma is a ten minute drive away and has a swimming area, boat rentals, playground, picnic tables, and a short island trail perfect for little legs. (Did we mention there's also a large picnic basket at the Cardinal?) Lake Alma is never crowded as it's typically only used by locals.

Guest access
Guests get the whole house to themselves!

Other things to note
We are perfectly situated for you to take advantage of everything the area has to offer. We're close to Hocking Hills State Park, Lake Hope State Park, and Zaleski State Forest. You can kayak on Raccoon Creek, go horse back riding at Uncle Bucks Stable, visit Ohio University in Athens, or go to Chillicothe to visit the Adena Mansion or explore the Hopewell Indian Mounds.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private hot tub
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 367 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

McArthur, Ohio, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Cardinal House is located close to the Hocking Hills, Lake Hope, and Zaleski State Forest in a rural neighborhood. Only one other house is visible! It's very quiet at night and you can clearly see all the stars. Lake Rupert is a few miles down the road if you want to go bank fishing or bring your boat and Lake Alma, which has boat and kayak rentals as well as swimming and playground equipment, is about a 10 minute drive away.

Meet your host

Superhost
810 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Airbnb Host
Lives in McArthur, Ohio

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs