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Mercer House in Hocking Hills

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Nestled on 170 acres of scenic land, Mercer House offers a serene escape. Unwind in the hot tub or sit by the fire inside or outside, and enjoy hiking through the spectacular forest just steps away from this chalet-style house.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Mercer House in Hocking Hills

Mercer House is a chalet-style house that is beautiful both inside and out! Located on a scenic 170 acres of land featuring 3 ponds. A perfect place to come together with loved ones. This cabin features 3 private bedrooms and 1 shared twin bedroom, two full size bathrooms, and a fully stocked kitchen with 2 dining rooms. The living room with seating includes a flat screen TV. Satellite and Wi-Fi are provided for you. Enjoy the private scenery outside then relax in the Hot tub or sit by the fire - either inside or outside - in the evening!

Built by Elbert Mercer, the home was generously donated to Appalachian Ohio Alliance by the Mercer family along with 170 acres of forestland. Sitting on the Mercer Woods Old Growth Forest Preserve in the Hocking Hills, it is one of the Appalachian Ohio Alliance's most beautiful and popular preserves. Guests to the cabin can walk out into the spectacular forest and enjoy hiking and nature on the preserve site. Proceeds from guests staying in Mercer House supports the AOA's conservation mission of protecting the land for future generations.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing 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

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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

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 11:00 PM

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No Pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sugar Grove, this cabin is on a lake. Sherman House Museum and Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Adventure Golf at Rempel's Grove and Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Sugar Grove travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Sunset on Lake Logan from the eastern half of the lake.
    Lake Logan State Park
    16 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Flight of the Hawk Sculpture Park
    9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Wahkeena Nature Preserve
    10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Spring Street Antique Mall
    12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Hocking Hills Market
    12 min drive - 12.8 km

Restaurants

  • Subway
    9 min drive
  • Hocking Hills Winery
    21 min drive
  • Oasis Coffee Shop
    12 min drive
  • Stoneburner's Grocery
    6 min drive
  • Valley View Hills Winery
    20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercer House in Hocking Hills 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 Mercer House in Hocking Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mercer House in Hocking Hills?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mercer House in Hocking Hills located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wahkeena Nature Preserve, Hocking Hills Market, and Rockbridge State Nature Preserve. Spring Street Antique Mall and Flight of the Hawk Sculpture Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Mercer House in Hocking Hills Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very beautiful and charming place to stay, my family enjoyed every minute. Felt like visitng a time capsule and the history of the property made it very romantic and sentimental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Our family getaway was thoroughly enjoyable at Mercer House!

We liked the spacious accommodations, the aesthetic intrigue of the house and the grounds, and the overall unique experience that also had all of the comforts of home for our family. The kitchen, fireplace, and spacious living area were things which made this a special experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

The house gave “old time feel” which was great. accommodations were neat and clean. Hottub on point

Hiked Old Man’s Cave which was beautiful. Hocking Hills Winery was great , wine slushies were delicious and food tasted good. That night we made Smores in the fire ring. My family had a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.. grounds were beautiful. Such a unique property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Perfect- best getaway my spouse and I have ever had.

Exploring the grounds, visiting close trails, the unique character of the house and secluded surroundings.
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

A fun, unique place to stay

House had a lot of character.
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10/10 Excellent

Kedrick

Refreshing

Nice environment and clean place

8/10 Good

Dawn G.

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

Oh Wow!

Oh, Wow, was the first impression walking in. This place was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Zach Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was nice. The only problem we had was that there is mold on the ceiling and the air was off when we arrived. So the air was stale and did smell of mold. We opened the doors and turned on the air which helped a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MIKE J.

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

Double booked

There were already another party there....would like to get reimbursed right away as we didn't get to stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jen W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This isn't a place I'd recommend, or stay again. It looked beautiful in the pictures, but the "lock" on the sliding door was a hook/eye closure, the steps up to the house are crumbling, the breaker that controlled the electric for the 4th bedroom over the garage tripped every time we turned anything on up there, including the provided space heater. The room was cold and unusable the entire time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew T.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025