La Bellota, a secluded log cabin by the woods, offers a true getaway. Our 6 acres provide entertainment and relaxation amenities, and Hocking Hills attractions are all only about 10 miles away or less. Unplug or stay completely connected via 90 mbps WiFi. We hope your stay at La Bellota provides relaxation, rejuvenation, and a whole bunch of memories to bring home with you.
La Bellota (pronounced bay-YO-tah) is Spanish for "acorn" and "grand beauty." We hope you enjoy all the beauty this place has to offer inside and out.
INSIDE:
The cabin has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The first floor bedroom features a queen and a twin. The loft bedroom features a king and two twins and is a separate room with a door. The first-floor bathroom features a shower and corner Jacuzzi tub, and the half bath sits between the main loft area and the loft bedroom.
A vaulted main room provides a cozy space to relax with a wood-burning stone fireplace and a little reading nook. Two skylights bathe the room in natural light during the day and give you the chance to see the stars at night.
A fully equipped kitchen offers your typical dishes and silverware (including kid-friendly options), stainless steel pots and pans, knife set, double oven with toasting capabilities, crockpot, electric skillet, electric griddle, hand mixer, blender, rice cooker, mixing bowls, ice cream scoop, pizza cutter, pizza stones, corkscrew/bottle opener, can opener, and more. We leave cabinet space open for guests to store their own food/supplies.
A dedicated hot beverage bar includes a 12-cup drip coffee maker and an electric kettle to make an assortment of provided hot beverage options, including ground coffee, tea bags, hot cocoa, and hot cider. We provide a coffee grinder for guests wanting to bring their own beans to grind.
The main loft area features a sauna (available to guests 16 and older), a massage chair, and a sitting area.
The garage game room aims to entertain kids young and old with an air hockey table, junior ping pong table, digital pin ball machine, and an assortment of board/card games. (Toys for toddlers also are included in the first-floor bedroom closet.)
A first-floor laundry room provides a washer and dryer for guest use. (Laundry detergent MAY be available, but we recommend bringing your own just in case.)
OUTSIDE:
A screened-in porch overlooks the front yard with a tree-lined creek at the property edge. Hang out in the hammock and two hammock swings, and eat or play games at the 6-person dining set.
A covered porch runs the length of the cabin with a new 8-person hot tub overlooking the woods and koi pond with a bridge. Take in the property's tranquility on the two rocking chairs.
A propane grill sits on a small concrete patio just off the covered porch.
A stone-lined fire pit provides the perfect place to roast marshmallows or just share time around a fire's mesmerizing flames. Relax on one of the three Adirondack chairs and four tree stump stools around the pit. (Firewood is not provided.)
Enjoy the wooded grounds with a short hike in the woods and/or to our property's creek.
Guest access:
Plenty of parking is available on our gravel driveway.
A guest key code for the main entry door will be provided prior to each guest's stay. This code will be active from the guests' check-in time at 4 p.m. until check-out time at 10 a.m. when the key code will become unusable.
Other things to note:
Cell service is very spotty at the cabin. We have excellent WiFi, so we recommend setting up your phone for WiFi calling if you would like to text/call out/receive calls during your stay. Given the rural setting, internet outages happen a little more frequently than in urban areas, and these outages are outside our control.
Smart Devices:
To help our guests experience a more secure and enhanced experience, we have equipped our cabin with several smart devices. This includes but is not limited to:
- a smart lock for quick check-in and an individualized code for key-less access during your stay,
- a Ring doorbell* for check-in assistance if needed,
- an automatic kitchen faucet for hands-free use,
- WiFi mesh network for more reliable and extended WiFI coverage,
- smart switches for more convenient access,
- integrated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and flood/freeze sensors to help prevent emergencies,
- driveway and rear-entry security cameras*
*These exterior cameras provide motion-activated video/audio recordings. The hot tub is not included in their view range.
GROUND RULES
It isn't a game if it doesn't have some rules. Here are ours to help make sure you and all future guests have fun and enjoy your stay at our cabin:
1. Guest indemnifies the landlord and the property free and harmless against any liabilities like accidents, loss of property, injury, or death of any person.
2. Treat our property with respect.
3. No smoking (of any kind).
4. No unapproved guests/visitors.
5. No shooting/setting off/using any fireworks, firearms, or other weapons. (This means no hunting.)
6. No swimming or fishing in the koi pond.
7. Put only toilet paper and human waste down the toilet, absolutely nothing else (not even items labeled "flushable"). Do not pour grease down the drain.
8. Check in time is between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. Checkout time is 10 a.m. Please follow all checkout procedures.
9. Leave the property, including the grounds, as you found it. If you move something, put it back. If you bring something, take it with you. No confetti or glitter.
10. Follow all grill, hot tub, sauna, and pet guidelines. (See below.)
11. Only burn wood and fire starters in firepit/fireplace.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in cancellation of your stay without refund, forfeiture of your security deposit, and/or additional fees. Nobody wants to deal with any of that, so please play by the rules and have fun!
Grill Guidelines
1. Remove grill cover before use and hang on hook near porch roof.
2. Turn off all burners when not in use.
3. Clean grill after each use.
4. Allow grill to cool before replacing cover.
5. Cover grill.
6. Please let us know if you run out of propane. We have a backup tank available.
Hot Tub Guidelines
1. Shower with soap and water before entering. (Excessive hot tub cleaning will result in a fine.)
2. Do not bring glass in or near the hot tub.
3. Do not set temperature higher than 104° or lower than 90°.
4. Take care as you uncover/recover hot tub. Do not sit/stand on hot tub cover.
5. Cover hot tub when not in use.
6. Only guests ages 7 years and older may use the hot tub, and children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
7. Do not put anything in the hot tub except for yourselves and/or swimwear. This includes bubble bath, soap, bath bombs, shampoo, lotion, toys, cans, food, etc.
8. Elderly persons, pregnant women, and anyone with a health condition (including heart disease, diabetes, high/low blood pressure, etc.) should consult a physician before entering the hot tub.
9. Do not use hot tub while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or any other medication that may cause drowsiness.
10. Limit soak to 15 minutes and cool off before reentering.
11. Water level MUST stay above jets. Please notify us immediately if water levels are getting low.
Sauna Guidelines
1. Shower with soap and water before entering.
2. Not recommended for guests with cardiovascular or respiratory issues.
3. Exit immediately if uncomfortable, dizzy, or lightheaded. Staying too long in a heated area will cause your body to overheat.
4. Food, gum, beverages, glass, plastic, or metal items are prohibited. They will become burning hot to the touch.
5. No children under 16 years of age allowed.
6. Recommended use is a maximum of 10 minutes.
7. Breathing heated air in conjunction with consumption of alcohol, drugs, or medication is capable of causing unconsciousness.
8. Elderly persons, pregnant women, and anyone with a health condition (including heart disease, diabetes, high/low blood pressure, etc.) should consult a physician before entering the sauna.
9. Do not use the sauna immediately after a full meal or rigorous exercise.
10. Do not use alone.
11. Do not use while under the influence of alcohol, anticoagulants, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors, stimulants, hypnotics, narcotics, tranquilizers, or other drugs that cause sleepiness/drowsiness or raise/lower blood pressure.
Pet Guidelines
For guests bringing pets:
1. A $125 non-refundable pet fee (for a maximum of two dogs) must be paid prior to guest arrival.
2. Pets must be kenneled if left alone in the home.
3. Pets must stay off furniture and bedding.
4. Clean up after pets.
5. You are financially responsible for any damage your pet(s) cause even if it amounts to more than your security deposit.
