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McDonald Inn 15 Min from Ohio University, 25 min to Hocking Hills, Hot Tub

Travelers find a peaceful country retreat in Wayne National Forest where they can play pool in the Man cave, gather around the fire pit, or simply enjoy nature.

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McDonald Inn offers a family-friendly forest hideaway with private entrance and quarters. Guests can enjoy the Man cave with a bar, pool table, and 65' flat screen TV. The hillside location provides easy access to Nelsonville's restaurants and local shopping.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Glouster, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Burr Oak State Park and Waterloo State Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Fun Barn. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing. Visit our Glouster travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A 24x zoomed in shot on a fallen beech tree showing a symptom of beech bark disease; these orange spore carrying perithecia of the fungus Neonectria faginata. #FindingtheUniverse
    Burr Oak State Park
    11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Hocking College
    12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Stuart's Opera House
    13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Robbins Crossing Historical Village
    13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
    13 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    12 min drive
  • Dairy Queen / Orange Julius
    8 min drive
  • Burger King
    12 min drive
  • Los Mariachis
    13 min drive

About this property

McDonald Inn 15 Min from Ohio University, 25 min to Hocking Hills, Hot Tub

Guesthouse in a rural location
Consider a stay at McDonald Inn 15 Min from Ohio University, 25 min to Hocking Hills, Hot Tub and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Books, barbecue grills, and a water dispenser
  • A billiards/pool table and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at McDonald Inn 15 Min from Ohio University, 25 min to Hocking Hills, Hot Tub feature thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Note from host: Violators will be charged $100 per night
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
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

no extra people at the property overnight (past 12am ) without prior permission from the owners and a paid fee of $25.00 per extra person per night
Mancave rules: This is a shared area, no sleeping overnight in the space. Mancave is closed at 12am
violators of the no smoking rule will be charged an additional fee of $100.00 per night

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: We have two dogs of our own that live outside.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Violators will be charged $100 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Mcdonald Inn 15 Minutes Ohio University 25 Minutes Hocking Hills
Mcdonald 15 Minutes Ohio University 25 Minutes Hocking Hills
Mcdonald Inn 15 Minutes Ohio University 25 Minutes Hocking Hills
Mcdonald Inn 15 Minutes Ohio University 25 Minutes Hocking Hills
Mcdonald 15 Minutes Ohio University 25 Minutes Hocking Hills

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at McDonald Inn 15 Min from Ohio University, 25 min to Hocking Hills, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McDonald Inn 15 Min from Ohio University, 25 min to Hocking Hills, Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McDonald Inn 15 Min from Ohio University, 25 min to Hocking Hills, Hot Tub located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is steps from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Trimble State Wildlife Area and Burr Oak State Park. Rocky Factory Outlet Store and Starbrick Clay are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

McDonald Inn 15 Min from Ohio University, 25 min to Hocking Hills, Hot Tub Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia J.

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

Cute cabin

Had a wonderful time at this cute little cabin! What a great place. Super nice family and fur pups.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for what we wanted. The heat is an issue. It was definitely very cold in the back room. The "kitchen" is tiny, but comparable to a hotel kitchenette. The property is nice and the people are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christy J.

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

Great get away

My teenage boys loved the game room and hot tub as did we! Very quiet except for the few footsteps from above but as a shared house that was expected. The decor was lovely and it was VERY clean! There was no laundry like mentioned in the listing .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No wonder they have a 5 Star's...Sherri and Jeff have earned it by listening to their guests, being personable and professional and providing a beautiful property for guests. We have to agree with all the previous glowing reviews-they're true. Sherri and Jeff are not only amazing Hosts-they're genuinely beautiful people.

8/10 Good

Anis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not for a family with kids

We give 5 stars for the cleanliness, the design and decor Nice and cozy The only down fall is the yard is a steep down hill with no room for kids to play No grill either so no cook out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jenny K.

The McDonald inn is beautiful and inviting.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The apartment was spacious and beautiful. We felt at home! The shared space is also a really fun space to hang out! The McDonald's cared for all of our needs. My only suggestions would be possibly having a water dispenser in the apartment, and a keyless entry (I fumbled with the lock box trying to get the key out of the way of the locking mechanism). We'd love to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Bad communication and barking dog

The owners left their dogs in crates right above where we were trying to sleep. The poor dogs were locked in their crates for 12 hours and wouldn’t stop barking the entire time we were there. We reached out and messaged and called the property owners and they didn’t even bother to send us a text back or anything. We finally got so fed up and didn’t even stay one night. As we were leaving the owners pulled in and we explained how unhappy we were and that we were leaving and they didn’t even care. I spent a lot of money and didn’t even get a dime back. This was a terrible first and last experience with Vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Quiet getaway

My husband and I met up with my sister and her husband for a quiet getaway. We played cards went to area restaurants. The apartment was clean and cozy and the owners very nice. We took advantage of the hot tub and enjoyed our time with Stella. Awesome weekend! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita M.

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

Ian decides our cruise will become a hiking trip in the hills instead!

This vacation was supposed to be a cruise to the Caribbean! Our vacation turned into a cozy home in the hills instead! We couldn’t have chosen a better spot for our short notice plans. The owners Sherrie and Jeff are awesome hosts and shared their beautiful home with us! The home is all your own, your own entrance, 2 bedrooms, a beautiful bathroom, a kitchen with everything you need and a cozy living/dining room! They share their donkey and dogs with you as well. There was a beautiful game room and hot tub area too. They were there to recommend places of interest or to eat. We felt so welcomed and at home! Thank you to you both for making our vacation an incredible one! We will see you guys again, maybe even on a cruise =)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jan c.

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

Farm fun- wonky donkey

We brought a 3 year old who named this place the ‘farm’ and LOVED the “wonkey” donkey!! We had a very comfortable stay- enjoyed exploring hocking hills and Lake Logan. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

We stayed to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation. We were able to share a nice dinner we picked up and visit with our family. We loved the “Man Cave” and playing pool. My daughter also enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. Lots of room and kitchen amenities. We would totally stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

Beautiful place!

We loved our time at the McDonald Inn - it was so cozy and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dee B.

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

Girls getaway

Great little place that was the perfect cozy getaway for our girls weekend. It was in a very quiet area and we were within about 30 minutes of Hocking Hills area hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Very beautiful

We had an amazing time. The property was emaculant, the host were very friendly and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marci D S.

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

Great place! Excellent Location!

Jeff and Sherrie were awesome hosts. Jeff gave us great tips on where to ride. The roads ate beatiful and winding. Great for our motorcycle trip! Would definately stay here again. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

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

Motorcycle getaway

Great location for riding! The owners were nice and very accommodating. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

M T.

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

3day stay

We really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and the cozy layout of this house The kindness and shared conversation of the owners was also nice! What impressed me most was the friendliness of almost everyone we met, in the area. I recommend it,

10/10 Excellent

Sarina B.

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

Hocking Hills heaven

Our stay was the best. The hosts were absolutely great. We appreciate them sharing their beautiful home with us. And plan on returning again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trudi S.

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

Clean and friendly!

We took our family for a weekend in Hocking Hills and stayed here. The family was lovely and the guest house was clean. We felt at home from the minute we walked in the door! It is a nice escape from the crowded state park...quiet and secluded!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S., Cincinnati, Ohio USA

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

Lovely stay in the woods

This property had everything we needed for our fall weekend. Clean and easy, and the host made sure we had everything we needed. Definitely going back next time!

10/10 Excellent

susan, Naperville

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

Great spot for active family road trip!

What an amazing weekend we had celebrating our daughter's 16th birthday! Our family of 4 stayed in this beautiful rustic-modern 2 bedroom apartment on a pretty property that included a waterfall, "man cave," hammock, porch swing, BBQ & outdoor table and chairs. While there, we kayaked, canoed, hiked, went to a great farmer's market, and relaxed together. It was a blast, and we look forward to coming back! Thanks for such warm, thoughtful accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

cindy l.

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

Great rental

The rental was very nice, clean and exactly as advertised. Owners were very friendly and accommodating. Loved the man cave and our 2 teenagers had a great time with the karaoke machine! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect getaway

This place is so beautiful and couldn’t have asked for nicer people to manage the property! Nestled in the heart of the Hocking Hills region, a short drive to either Athens or Logan. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Southgate, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, beautiful location. Very friendly owners. Wish we were able to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne R.

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

Home Away from Home

The property was very nice. The living room area was fantastic. We wished the shower was bigger but the kitchen option and two bedrooms were good. One of the beds needs replaced the other is good. The living area was the best. We played games, watched movies, awesome wifi connection and we were able to eat together at the dining table. Overall, it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020