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Secluded Black Bear Lodge w/ Pvt Pool near Hocking Hills

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Vacation Cabin in Nelsonville

4 bedrooms·5 beds·2 bathrooms·sleeps 10
Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

Hosted by Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

Superhost·5 years hosting

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In the Hocking Hills countryside

A secluded 10-acre property surrounded by forest, with a peaceful dead-end road and private yard

Private pool, hot tub, and fire pit

A seasonal saltwater pool and private hot tub set on a spacious yard with a fire pit and swings

Private, peaceful, and well managed

Guests highlight how private and peaceful the setting is, and many praise the responsive hosts

About this space

Welcome to our Black Bear Lodge! Invite your friends and family to join you on your Hocking Hills vacation. This lodge sits on a private 10 acre property with a large spacious yard and surrounded by the calming forest. This spacious, open concept cabin accommodates 10 guests with its comfortable living spaces, fully equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and great outdoor entertainment.

Other things to note
Our rates are based on a minimum occupancy of 6 guests. Any additional guest, is an additional $25 per night per guest. If the correct guest is entered at the time of reservation, rates are automatically populated. If incorrect guest count is entered, reservation must be updated. Children 3 and younger stay for free. 2 Night minimum for Weekend stays – Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Holiday rates apply for Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July, Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. The taxes associated with the rental are 13.25%. We have both 7.25% sales tax and 6% lodging tax.

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT PROPERTY:
-- SWIMMING POOL
---- The swimming pool is only open and available for use from Memorial Day Weekend (late May) to Labor Day Weekend (early September). When our pool is open, guests are required to sign a “Pool Use Agreement and Release, Waiver of Liability Agreement” at the time of check-in.

-- ADDITIONAL FEES:
---- PET FEE: we allow up to 2 dogs at the property and require a $50 pet fee per dog (non-refundable). When going through the booking process, this is an option. If not added at the time of booking, we will request a payment.
---- Early Check-In: $25 fee per hour, up to 2 hours early. must get approved. Management has ability to deny early check-in.
---- Late Check-Out: $25 fee per hour, up to 2 hours late. must get approved. Management has ability to deny early check-in.
---- Shipping Fee: If guests leave items behind & they want it shipped back, guest is responsible for cost of shipping + $10 shipping fee.
---- Add Ons: Guest has ability to add on a variety of different add-ons, such as: Firewood Bundles, Dozen Roses, Bed of Rose Petals, Mixed Flower Bouquet, & a variety of other baskets.

Where you'll sleep

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Bedroom 1

Queen Bed ×2

Bedroom 2

Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

Queen Bed

Virtual tour

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What this place offers

Air conditioning
Balcony
Bed linens provided
Fireplace

Wood burning fireplace available for use in the winter time!

Spa whirlpool

Comfortably sits 6 guests. Open year round!

Internet & WiFi

Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Outdoor grill & BBQ
Towels Provided

We provide bath towels! We recommend bringing beach towels for the pool & hot tub!

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Things to know

House rules

  • children welcome
  • pets allowed
  • events not allowed
  • smoking allowed

Safety & property

  • accessible parking
  • fire extinguisher available
  • first aid kit available
  • smoke and co detectors

Cancellation policy

100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.


Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.


House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM Check out before 10:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets by arrangement

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Latest check-in time: 20:00

4.7 · 106 reviews

Overall

4.7

106 reviews

Cleanliness

4.7

Accuracy

4.7

Check-in

4.7

Communication

4.7

Location

4.7

Value

4.7

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Dalton

September 2026

Nice place, dryer didn’t work and ac couldn’t keep up with the temp outside but nice otherwise!

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Suzette

August 2026

We had a wonderful time at the house swimming and relaxing in the hot tub. The house was welcoming and has an open floor plan so it’s easy to see everyone while cooking. The locati…

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Megan

July 2026

Fun and clean house for a weekend trip the pool was nice and the hot tub was nice The hot tub was a little dirty and the stove didn’t work very well. The tiles were also cracking i…

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Honesty

June 2026

This place was amazing and so private! We would definitely stay here again!

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Jen

June 2026

What a beautiful secluded setting! We enjoyed the pool and sitting on the swings at the fire pit. Very clean and communication is top notch. I wish we could have stayed longer!!

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Crystal

May 2026

This place really is great! The hosts communicate extremely well. Check in was easy and they give you lots of good information about things they recommend. Will definitely be back!

Where you'll be

14355 Taylor Rd, Nelsonville, OH 45764, USA

Nelsonville is home to this lodge. Robbins Crossing Historical Village and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area and Lake Hope State Park. Fun Barn and Logan Theater & Community Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. What's nearby Rocky Factory Outlet Store - ‪10 min drive‬ Robbins Crossing Historical Village - ‪10 min drive‬ Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - ‪10 min drive‬ Stuart's Opera House - ‪11 min drive‬ Hocking College - ‪11 min drive‬ Restaurants Starbrick BBQ - ‪8 min drive‬

Important Information

Check-in

4:00 PM

Check-out

10:00 AM

Pets

Allowed

Pet fee

$50

Cleaning fee

$40

Damage deposit

$59

Extra person fee

$25

Meet your host

Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

Superhost

106

Reviews

4.7

Rating

5 Years

Hosting

Response rate: 95%

Responds within a few hours

Available: Anytime

Speaks

About Bernard (1st Choice Lodging)

We are an independently family owned and operated business local to Nelsonville. We love to explore and spend time outdoors. We believe everyone should experience a trip to Hocking Hills, so we are here to help make that happen for you and your guests. We have 17 cabin rentals and lodges, 2 Bed & Breakfasts, and 2 vacation homes to accommodate travelers. We take great pride in all our properties. We are constantly improving our properties by making new updates and renovations each year. We aim to please our guests because we want you to start family traditions and come back year after year. When you book with us, you are not just booking a vacation rental, you are booking a great customer experience. We make ourselves available at all times to make your trip to Hocking Hills enjoyable. Our customers are our top priority - we are here to help make your Hocking Hills memorable and can accommodate any of your needs. Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and Nelsonville stole our hearts. We have been avid outdoor lovers all our lives. We have been investing in Nelsonville since 2013 and we plan to keep helping grow the community for many years to come! We quickly fell in love with this quaint town and the people. We have grown up in nearby towns and attended Ohio University. This isn't just a vacation rental destination for us, this is our home. Watching our town and home grow has been a beautiful experience. We can't wait to watch what the future has in store. We hope that all our customers feel at home when they book a stay with us at 1st Choice Cabin Rentals. We hope you fall in love with Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and the quaint town of Nelsonville just like we did!

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Starting at$175/night