Notestone Reserve · Hocking Hills, Ohio

Where to Stay in Hocking Hills

Mirror home, tiny home, or cabin? Ten stays on 14 acres, three very different ways to spend a few days in the woods. Here’s how to pick yours.

Check Availability
Notestone Reserve property in Laurelville on the quiet west side of Hocking Hills, Ohio
Start with the where

The Quiet Side of Hocking Hills

Most Hocking Hills lodging clusters along the busy corridor near Old Man’s Cave. Notestone Reserve sits on 14 private acres in Laurelville, on the quieter west side of the park — 7 minutes from Rock House, 20 from Old Man’s Cave, and far enough from the crowds that the loudest thing at night is the fire.

Every stay here — all ten of them — comes with a private hot tub, a wood-burning fire pit with firewood provided, and free access to the community game room.

So the real question isn’t where to stay in Hocking Hills. It’s which kind of stay fits your trip. There are three.

The honest comparison

Mirror Home vs. Tiny Home vs. Cabin

None of these is the upgrade of another. They’re built for different trips.

Mirror Home
  • Sleeps 2 — queen bed facing floor-to-ceiling glass
  • One-way mirrored glass on three walls — you see the woods, the woods don’t see you
  • No TV, by design — the view is the entertainment
  • Spa bathroom with rain shower behind frosted glass
  • Kitchenette: portable stovetop, air fryer, coffee bar
  • The one people photograph — anniversaries, proposals, once-a-year trips
Tiny Home
  • Sleeps 2 — lofted queen bed under the ceiling windows
  • Full kitchen with real appliances and a starter pantry
  • Smart TV and Starlink WiFi — cozy night in, if you want one
  • Full private bathroom (not a compromise bathroom)
  • Modern build — warm, bright, nothing rustic about it
  • The sweet spot for couples who want comfort and a kitchen
Cabin
  • Sleeps 6 — three bedrooms, two full baths
  • Dogs welcome (up to 2) — the only stays here that take pets
  • In-cabin arcade machine and game table, plus the shared game room
  • Full kitchen with island — built for cooking real meals
  • Smart TVs, big decks, room to spread out
  • The pick for families, friend groups, and two-couple trips
Three ways to stay

Pick Your Kind of Stay

Every one has a private hot tub, fire pit, and game room access. The rest is up to you.

Muir mirror home exterior reflecting the forest at Notestone Reserve, Hocking Hills Ohio

Mirror Homes

Muir & Thoreau — glass on three sides, set where the woods are thickest.
2 homes · Each sleeps 2 · No TV · No pets
  • Best for: anniversaries, proposals, the big trip
  • Hot tub steps from the bed
  • Unlike anything else in Ohio
See the Mirror Homes
Tiny home rentals Frost, Whitman, Hughes and Yeats at Notestone Reserve, Hocking Hills Ohio

Tiny Homes

Frost, Hughes, Whitman & Yeats — lofted queen beds and full kitchens for two.
4 homes · Each sleeps 2 · Smart TV · No pets
  • Best for: couples’ weekends, first visits, solo resets
  • Full kitchen and a real bathroom
  • Cozy without being cramped
See the Tiny Homes
Sherwood dog-friendly cabin sleeping six at Notestone Reserve, Hocking Hills Ohio

Cabins

Austen, Hemingway, Sherwood & Stowe — three bedrooms each, dogs welcome.
4 cabins · Each sleeps 6 · Arcade inside · Dogs OK
  • Best for: families, friend groups, trips with the dog
  • In-cabin arcade + game table
  • Two kings or three real bedrooms
See the Cabins

Still torn? Message us with your dates and who’s coming — we’ll tell you straight which one fits.

The thirty-second answer

How to Decide, Fast

Celebrating something? Mirror home. Glass on three sides, hot tub under the trees, no TV to compete with. It’s the stay people plan trips around.

A couple who wants comfort? Tiny home. Full kitchen, smart TV, lofted queen — the cozy version of the same woods.

Kids, friends, or a dog? Cabin. Three bedrooms, arcade games inside, and yours is one of the four stays where the dog is invited.

“Couples go glass. Families go cabin. Nobody misses out on the hot tub — every stay has its own.”
Where you are

Every Stay Is the Same Distance From the Good Stuff

Whichever you pick, the trails don’t change. You’re on the quiet side, close to everything.

7
minutes · 3.1 miles
Rock House
Ohio’s only true cave. Far less crowded than Old Man’s Cave and just as good.
25
minutes · 13 miles
Cedar Falls
The tallest waterfall in Hocking Hills. Best in spring and after heavy rain.
20
minutes · 11 miles
Old Man’s Cave
The most visited trail in the region. Go early or late to beat the crowds.
28
minutes · 16 miles
Ash Cave
The largest recess cave in Ohio. Accessible trail — worth the extra drive.
What guests say
★★★★★
“Stowe was very quaint and comfortable for our family of four, with charm and attention to detail throughout. It felt perfectly secluded, like we were truly away from it all … The game room was also a huge highlight for the whole family. The host, Stacey, was fantastic - very responsive, proactive, and accommodating.”
Kelly A.  ·  Stowe  ·  Booked direct  ·  Feb 2026
Before you book

Common Questions About Where to Stay in Hocking Hills

The things guests actually ask — answered plainly.

Where should I stay in Hocking Hills?

Stay on the side of the park that matches how you want the trip to feel. The corridor near Old Man’s Cave is convenient but busy; the west side near Laurelville (where Notestone Reserve sits) is quieter, 7 minutes from Rock House, and 20 minutes from Old Man’s Cave. From there it’s a question of type: mirror home or tiny home for two, cabin for a family or group.

Which should I book — a mirror home, a tiny home, or a cabin?

Book a mirror home if the stay itself is the occasion — anniversaries, proposals, the trip you’ll photograph. Book a tiny home if you’re a couple who wants a full kitchen, a TV, and a cozy loft. Book a cabin if you’re more than two people, traveling with kids, or bringing a dog.

Where should couples stay in Hocking Hills?

The mirror homes (Muir and Thoreau) are built specifically for two — one room, a queen bed facing floor-to-ceiling glass, and a private hot tub steps away. If you’d rather have a TV and a full kitchen, the four tiny homes (Frost, Hughes, Whitman, Yeats) are the couples’ alternative.

Where should families stay in Hocking Hills?

The four cabins — Austen, Hemingway, Sherwood, and Stowe — each sleep six across three bedrooms with two full baths. Each has its own arcade machine and game table inside, plus free access to the community game room with the 85” TV, pool table, and more arcade games.

Do all the stays have hot tubs?

Yes — every one of the ten stays has its own private hot tub, running year-round, plus a wood-burning fire pit with firewood provided. That part isn’t a decision; it’s included no matter which you pick.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome in the four cabins (up to 2 dogs, $100 flat pet fee) — each comes with a pet basket. The mirror homes and tiny homes are not dog-friendly, so if the dog’s coming, a cabin is your answer.

Is Laurelville a good base for exploring Hocking Hills?

It’s one of the best-kept secrets of the region. You’re 7 minutes from Rock House, under 30 from every major trailhead, about an hour from Columbus — and when you come back at the end of the day, you’re not sleeping next to the crowds.
Rather just browse?

See all ten stays side by side.

Photos, sleeping arrangements, and availability for every mirror home, tiny home, and cabin on the property.

Browse All Stays
Book direct and save

First to know. First to save.

10% off your first direct booking. No spam, no pressure. Unsubscribe anytime.