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

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Nelsonville, Ohio

Wayne National Forest Athens Unit
1 min walk
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
9 min drive
Stuart's Opera House
9 min drive
Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
33 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

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're just a quick walk from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit. Features include a water park and a spa tub. 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
Splash around at the water park
Steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and 9 minutes by car from Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

This cottage offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. This cottage also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Nelsonville cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near a zoo

Things to do

Water park
Golf on site
Kayaking on site
Boating on site
Hunting nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Hiking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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.

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Ashley L.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

No complaints!!

We had a wonderful stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

15 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Regina H.

5 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Corbin M.

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

New year’s

Great house easy to get to and management was very accessible

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

9 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quick getaway!

Was a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Janice G.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden costs

The place was beautiful. My experience beforehand was quite negative as the overall price was quite a bit higher than the total cost I was quoted. Every time I try to find out why this was so I was told five times that the costs were clear, and if I just looked, I would find them. Obviously, if that was true, I wouldn’t have kept emailing asking for the summary of costs. It took two weeks to finally get a detailed invoice, which every other time I’ve stated VRBO that’s automatically provided. The other issue was when we arrived at the cabin. The temperature inside was 90°. They had turned the air conditioners on, but obviously just before we got in there because it did not cool down until 2 o’clock in the morning, and it was never comfortable while we were there. It was warm. Space is beautiful and there’s some great hiking trails. So I recommend it as long as you find out beforehand exactly what it will cost.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franklin M., Celina

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Brittany B.

8 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious & Private

Overall an okay experience. Lots of room & the property was relatively secluded from neighbors. However, there were many areas in the bathroom that my teenager dismissed as paint, but turned out to be bird poop—which we figured out when my youngest found a dead bird under her bed the morning of checkout. When I addressed this with the staff, she seemed to just dismiss me. I won’t rent from this company again because I feel that if something major would happen, they wouldn’t make it right.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Clinton Twp, Mi

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

18 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann D.

6 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, clean rural farmhouse

This house was perfect for our needs- a place for our family to stay for OU graduation and some time exploring HH after. The house is well appointed, well maintained and comfortable. The hot tub is large, clean and hot! We enjoyed sitting outside listening to the birds, swinging on the swing and soaking up the sun. I did want to go for a walk to get my daily mile in so I wandered down the side road. This isn’t really a place for that. Many of the neighboring homes are pretty run down but the home we stayed in felt safe. The employees at check in and check out were very friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria M., Cincinnati

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Riders Roost Getaway

Perfect place for rest and relaxation after hiking

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya P.

22 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Amy M.

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving away

Property was as described. Ample space to spread out and enjoy time with others. Due to remote location of property/cell coverage, was unable to alert property owners of issues until check out.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

24 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lin Y.

9 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting house, and exactly what we needed

We really enjoyed our stay, it was quiet and just private enough without feeling secluded. The house has some old fashioned features which make it interesting, but updated in all the right places. It made me wonder a little about the history of it, which would be a nice little addition to the property book. We enjoyed all of the amenities and nothing really sticks out to me on an "I wish it had this..." list, just about everything I looked for; it had. I personally would have liked a bigger TV, and possibly a bedroom with a TV but like I said that's just a personal preference. The Wi-Fi wasn't great but isn't a huge deal if you are hoping to just relax and disconnect. Overall we were highly satisfied and have already shared that with friends and family. If there was one thing we could change for sure it would just be the check out time, even if it was just by an hour. Sleeping in, and being able to enjoy some of the restrauants that don't open until 11 would have been really nice. We just wanted to make the most of every minute and time to go just came too soon. 😌

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie f.

6 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice, would stay again.

Very spacious. Plenty of room for us and our dog. Looks a little rough from the outside, but clean and comfortable. Everything worked. Peaceful setting. Hot tub was a nice perk. Plenty of towels. Appreciated having beach towels for use with the hot tub. Received free tix to a nearby music event. Nice to have a grill, nice to have a covered space for our car. Note that key has to be picked up at a separate location (not far) and clearer instructions on where the dumpster is located would be helpful. Overall a great stay. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022