Dog Friendly Hocking Hills — Hotel in Logan

We stayed at 'Get Lost' in mid-April 2023 for three nights. The description of the cabin from their website as heavy on the dog-friendliness of the cabin – and they weren't kidding! The cabin is jammed packed with thoughtful customizations and amenities specifically tailored toward canine guests. Among the more obvious amenities, 'Get Lost' had two dog crates (large and small) available, food bowls, blankets, toys, treats & a bed. There is also a fenced-in area just off the back deck so you can let your pooch out early in the morning or late at night without going out. The back deck is also covered and has an additional gate at the top of the stairs so if you want your dog to remain on the deck, you just close the gate. And if you have to take your dog out for a short stroll at night, no worries! There are several flashlights available (which was great because we forgot ours).

For human comforts, the kitchen was fully stocked with a drip coffeemaker and Keurig, toaster, crockpot, waffle maker, blender, mixer, cooking sheets, and pots & pans of various sizes. There were also plenty of extra towels, blankets, and comforters. The cabin is “unplugged” meaning no internet and spotty cell coverage. (We use Verizon and got one to two bars of coverage when standing next to the south window in the master bedroom.) There is a TV with an antenna and a DVD/Blu-ray player, but don't worry about bringing a bunch of movies from home – there is a huge library of movies available at the cabin (many family-friendly). Plus lots of books, board games, puzzles, and card games. And they offer lawn games, too.

The cabin is also very secluded and quiet, which was wonderful. The only sounds you will hear will be the wind, the birds, and various critters. We spent an evening around the fire-pit roasting marshmallows and just enjoying the quiet. (Be sure to take some time to turn off the outside lights of the cabin and gaze up at the heavens – the night sky is amazing without any light pollution.)

Oh, yes – and the cabin is ridiculously close to several hiking trails. Buckeye Trail is literally down the street and Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, and Conkle's Hollow are just a couple of miles away (or less). And the cabin owners, Jen & Justin, also provide a binder with tons of helpful information about dining options, where to get groceries, and info about things to do locally.

The cabin is all vinyl laminate flooring, which makes for easy clean-up with dogs, but can be troublesome if your pet is older and/or has mobility issues. Both of our dogs are cuddle bugs and always want to snuggle with us on the couch, but the flooring gave our basset hound a bit of trouble when he tried to jump up or down. We intend to solve this issue by bringing a non-slip dog rug on our next visit to provide a bit more traction for him, but he genuinely loved the cabin. Both of our dogs enjoyed the cabin, and we did, too. Our only regret is that we didn't book a longer visit.

Highly...

Our stay was perfect! The cabin was super clean, super comfortable. The bed was comfortable to sleep on, ceiling fans in all of the rooms. There was a large dog crate in our room for the pup. Bathroom was clean; shampoo, conditioner, and wash were in the shower. Make up remover wipes, new toothbrushes, and Qtips provided, just in case. Couch was comfortable, fireplace, TV and DVDs made for a fun movie night. Kitchen was great: spices, cooking oils and spray, condiments in the fridge. We easily made all of our meals there. The covered back porch was perfect with table and chairs, hanging lounging chairs, enchanting string lights, and a large dog bowl for water. There was a nice-sized attached dog run with an outside bed for pup. A fire pit with Adirondack chairs, a fire starter basket with marshmallow roasters. Special touches were everywhere, from a jar of dog treats, to bottled water, glow in the dark bracelets, a basket of dog toys and a soft dog bed. CAN'T WAIT...

If it’s available, book it! You can tell Jen and Justin put so much love and thought into these homes. It’s so nice to stay somewhere that dogs are truly welcome!

We have stayed at Take a Hike and Get Lost. A million tiny details make their homes easy and welcoming. Each home has a dog bed, a coolaroo, bowls for food and water, toys, a retractable leash by the fire pit, and a fenced in area just for the pups. Not taking a dog on a leash to the bathroom is truly the best. The kitchens are stocked just right and make the most of the space. Everything feels clean and new.

The properties are so close to the big hiking attractions. Less time in the car with kid and dog is a win! Old Man’s Cave is literally around the corner. You can hike there from the property if you’re up for it.

We will return to rent from Jen and Justin time and time again. Their properties are...