Dog-Friendly Cabin · Hot Tub · Sleeps 6 · Fire Pit

Austen is a cabin for families and groups who want room to spread out without losing the feeling of being somewhere. Kids can claim the bunk room, adults have two king beds across two levels, and there's a covered deck waiting for the kind of evening that stretches longer than you planned.

Named for Jane Austen — who understood better than most that the best stories happen when the right people are in the same room — it's one of four cabins at Notestone Reserve, our family-owned 14-acre property in Laurelville.

Perfect for families, friend groups, and multigenerational trips. Dogs welcome.

What You'll Love

• The covered deck — plenty of seating, your own outdoor living room
• Fire pit for the long evenings when no one's ready to call it a night
• Hot tub tucked under the covered lower deck — usable in any weather
• The shared game room — pool table, arcade, 85" Smart TV, and more, a short walk across the property
• Enough space that everyone has their own corner, but an open main floor that keeps the group together

Sleeping — Sleeps 6

• Loft: king bed
• Main floor: bunk room with twin-over-full, woodland-themed — kids will call it immediately
• Lower level: king bed
• Pack 'n play available on site — just give us a heads up. Bring your own sheets if needed.

Outside

• Covered deck off the main floor with seating
• Woodburning fire pit — firewood ready when you arrive
• Hot tub tucked under the covered lower deck — protected from rain and sun, usable year-round
• Propane grill with tools

Main Floor

Open concept kitchen, living, and dining — whoever's cooking is still part of the conversation. Full kitchen with everything you need to make a real meal. Island seating for 6. Bluetooth speaker for the background noise.

• No garbage disposal or dishwasher — worth knowing for longer stays
• Kitchen stocked with basic pantry items to get you started
• Starter kit on arrival: paper towels, a kitchen sponge, and trash liners. Worth packing a little extra for longer stays.

Bathrooms

Two full bathrooms with showers — one on the main floor off the kitchen, one on the lower level. Each stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion. Two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom to get you started — worth packing extra for longer stays.

Lower Level

• King bedroom
• Living area with 65" Smart TV with streaming capabilities
• Arcade machine
• Game table

Dogs Welcome

Up to 2 dogs per stay. Dogs must stay leashed on the property and off the furniture. A $100 pet fee applies per stay.

The Shared Game Room (open to all Notestone guests — a short walk across the property)

• 85" Smart TV with streaming capabilities
• Pool table and foosball
• Basketball arcade, classic arcade machines, and a racing game
• Legos, card games, board games, indoor cornhole
• Outdoor playground

Getting Here and Getting Around

Notestone Reserve sits in the heart of the Hocking Hills — close enough to hit two or three trails in a day and still be back in time for the fire.

• Rock House — 3.3 miles / 7 min
• Conkle's Hollow — 8.8 miles / 15 min
• Old Man's Cave — 11 miles / 20 min
• Ash Cave — 16 miles / 26-28 min

Cedar Falls, Cantwell Cliffs, and the rest of the state park system are all within a short drive. Cell signal on the back-country roads can be spotty — download your directions before you leave home.

Austen has a steeper approach than the other cabins. Under normal conditions it's accessible in most vehicles — but during winter months when ice and snow are a factor, 4WD or AWD is strongly recommended.

About the WiFi

We run Starlink satellite internet. It holds up well for most things — streaming, music, casual browsing. Video calls and long phone calls can cut out occasionally, especially on overcast days. If you're planning to work remotely, it can work, but plan for the occasional hiccup. We'd rather tell you upfront than have you find out mid-Zoom.

A Note on the Setting

We're in a wooded area and stay on top of regular pest control. That said, a ladybug or a curious spider showing up is just Hocking Hills being Hocking Hills.

House Rules

• No parties or events, including bachelor/bachelorette groups. And no glitter — it genuinely never goes away.
Registered guests only on the property
• No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property, indoors or out
• No fireworks, ATVs, hunting, or weapons on the property
• No commercial photography or video without written approval
• Hot tub: striped towels only, keep the cover on between soaks, and please don't adjust the temperature below 100 degrees — it takes several hours to recover
• Septic system: flush toilet paper only, no garbage disposal at the sink

Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM

All guests sign a short renter's agreement after booking. We'll send it over — quick, painless, and it helps us take good care of you and everyone else on the property.