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Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills

Escape into nature at this secluded cabin surrounded by forest-covered roads and pine trees. Spend your days exploring off-road trails or lounging by your private pond.

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Nestled in an ATV Friendly area, Pines Lodge is the perfect retreat for outdoor lovers. Ride directly to the Monday Creek Trail System or explore 75+ miles of designated trails in Wayne National Forest. Unwind on the large deck overlooking Sand Run Lake, enjoy grilled food from the firepit with wooden benches and Adirondack chairs, and relax in a warm Jacuzzi under a starry night sky.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Air-conditioning

About the area

Located in Nelsonville, this lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Stuart's Opera House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rocky Factory Outlet Store and Hocking Hills Craft Mall. Fun Barn and Columbus Washboard Factory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Nelsonville travel guide
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Nelsonville, OH

What's nearby

  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Stuart's Opera House
    11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Robbins Crossing Historical Village
    12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store
    12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Hocking College
    13 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hocking Hills Diner
    15 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Jack's Steak House
    14 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    12 min drive
  • Burger King
    13 min drive

About this property

Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills

Lodge by the lake
You can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills. Active travellers can enjoy cycling, boating and kayaking at this lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A bike on-site, a pickleball court and barbecues
  • Smoke-free property, books and games
  • Outdoor furniture and a video library
Room features
All guest rooms at Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills include thoughtful touches, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and toilet paper
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, fenced pool and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pickleball
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

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

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 8:00 PM

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets by arrangement

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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Frequently asked questions

Does Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Starbrick Clay. OhioHealth and Stuart's Opera House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Pines Lodge at Sand Run Lake in WNF, Hocking Hills Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

Daughters bday

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Najoua M.

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

Best winter place

Very nice property and very clean everything was amazing the entire family was happy with the stay specially the kids they had a lot of fun playing in snowboarding. Thank you again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irvin G.

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

Cabin

Was nice and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family time

Everything was good except for the hot tub it was not working even after they came to fix it! Nice location, loved the pool, quiet, peaceful, great family time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlie E.

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

Thanksgiving 2023

We loved our time! The cabin was just what we needed - plenty of space for everyone, lots of outdoor room to roam and play if we didn’t want to drive for a longer hike. We will definitely be coming back to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Hocking Hills Hiking

This was a great place to stay for a family of hikers. Spent time hiking at Hocking Hills State Park and Lake Hope State Park. The house was centrally located between these parks. We hike in the morning, swim in the afternoon and then grill-out in the evening. Great times! The free WIFI was very handy as our phones had no signal on the Verizon network.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

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

Amazing stay!

We had the most amazing time here! The pictures show a swing set, but there is no swing set, and the property manager was very clear and upfront about that, which I greatly appreciate! And, other than that, the only downside was there were a few things we needed to clean up when we got there, but it was no big deal! They talked to us through our stay to check on us! The hot tub worked perfectly! The property is huge, and priced very well! The communication with the manager was amazing! This place is our new favorite place in the Hocking Hills area, and we will DEFINITELY stay here again! Thank you guys so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

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

The Kaisers

We had a great family vacation. Due to the warm weather, the pool was a total hit with the whole gang! The hot tub wasn't working but someone came out as soon as I informed them that it had all drained out. We were not going to use it anyway. The evenings around the campfire and the smores over the fire were wonderful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

After emailing and asking about hot tub working and was told it is completely operational it was not

It’s a ok property not worth money would be different if hot tub was working and actually got to stay 2 whole days can’t check in till 4 pm and have to leave by 10am 1100$ for not even 2 whole days that’s a whole week I’m hotel with a working G hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mischelle B.

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

Everything you need plus a little more!

I checked in online and thought the process was great. I didn’t realize I needed to stop by the business and go over paperwork and pick up the key. A little miscommunication when the cell service is spotty.my daughter stopped on her way to the property and handled everything and was just fine. Beautiful property! The cabin was stocked and immaculately clean. Very private and great setting. The hot tub should have been completely drained and cleaned. We did use the grill, fire ring, oven, and stove. The kitchen was stocked with pots, pans, and everything you need. Beds were perfect, The smart tv had every channel imaginable. Great get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angela J.

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

Beautiful setting

The location is nice and quiet and beautiful trees surround the property. O for table for our family of 9- 5 adults and 4 children. Kitchen has many pans, but some were well used but enough. There were plenty of towels, toilet paper etc. we did have some issues like the pool was dirty but they sent someone out the next day. Alas the hot tub is still broken! I think it should be removed from listing. But any issue was addressed quickly via email, which was appreciated. All in all we had a good time here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Lack of communication

I emailed several times and called just to receive 1 email back from 1st Choice Property Management. We stayed from Sunday to Friday and I received the email on Tuesday with no further communication from them. We had some problems with the House 1. Leak in refrigerator (looked at couldn’t fix) 2. Bathroom upstairs no hot water (they did fix this) 3. Bedroom downstairs couldn’t use lights something wrong with switch could be a potential fire hazard. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. They do need to update some appliances. The location was great close to the caves and other activities in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Inside was clean for what the cleaners had to work with. It needs a fresh paint job on the inside and especially on the outside!!!! Game room in basement had a damp feeling. The one bed squeaked so bad every time you moved it was impossible to sleep in. Hot tub was fixed on Thur afternoon when we were leaving on Fri.so didn't get much use by the time it warmed up to 100. Weather didn't allow us to use pool. Overall not impressed and felt the owners have no pride in the property, I won"t go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great time, the pool was awesome, the owners were great, they responded to any problem or questions very quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

MELISSA R.

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

Could use a little more cleaning And a little upgrades at pool with the deck and grass needed cut

It's a very nice place to stay with a family and the dog enjoyed it a lot would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla D.

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

Great Pool

The pool area was awesome! The house itself was runned dow
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Kitchen well equipped, pool table fun, beds not good, bunks too close to ceiling for teens, wall patches incomplete, balconies and decks uncleaned and ill repair. Lots of basic maintenance needed. Enough towels but extremely worn. We still had fun but it was not up to the usual level we expect on VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn P.

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

Fun Getaway

Low-key bachelorette party with my dog! Fun place to stay for a short trip away for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Nice property with lots of space. Many TV channel options to choose from…. Nice Hot tub…a great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

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

Vacation

Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity P.

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

Family vacation

We all had fun and enjoyed the stay thanks a bunch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

LINDSEY C.

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

A great spot for a family weekend getaway

We had a great time exploring Hockings Hills area from this ‘home base.’ The cabin was wonderful for our group, giving everyone space to spread out but a comfortable place to hang together, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kortney C.

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

Nice quiet location

We had a great time relaxing in the pool and hot tub. Cabin was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Perfect for our family!

We spent a TON of time in the pool, which was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022