Mirrored Glass · Private Hot Tub · Forest Views

Thoreau sits at the bottom of the hill, tucked into the woods — the kind of place where the trees feel close enough to be part of the room. Built around a single idea: get you as close to the woods as possible without asking you to give up a comfortable bed.

Inside, a queen bed sits directly in front of floor-to-ceiling glass with nothing but forest in view.

Named for Henry David Thoreau — who went to the woods deliberately, to see what they had to teach — it's a room that earns the reference.

About the Glass

During the day the mirrored exterior keeps things completely private — you can see out, no one can see in. At night that reverses. The bathroom is frosted, so no worries there — but we do ask that you use the curtains near the bed once it gets dark. Other guests are on the property, and it's just good neighboring.

Sleeping

• Queen bed facing floor-to-ceiling glass
• Sleeps 2

Outside

• Private hot tub (striped towels provided — hot tub and bath towels are kept separate)
• Propane grill with tools
• Woodburning fire pit — firewood and a starter log are ready when you arrive. You'll find the wood box near the parking area. Keep the lid closed so it stays dry.
• Seating for two with blankets for the cooler months
• Mirrored exterior that reflects the forest during the day

Inside

• Queen bed facing floor-to-ceiling glass — wake up to unobstructed forest views
• Small kitchen: apartment-size fridge, portable stovetop, and air fryer
• Kitchen stocked with basic pantry items to get you started
• Coffee bar: coffee maker and coffee
• Spa-style bathroom with rain shower head, stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion
• Towel sets for every use: bath, hand, face, makeup, and dedicated hot tub towels
• Bluetooth speaker
• Starter kit on arrival: 2 rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, a kitchen sponge, and trash liners. Worth packing a little extra for longer stays.
• No TV — intentionally. The view is the entertainment.



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

• 85" Smart TV
• Pool table and foosball
• Basketball arcade, classic arcade machines, and a racing game


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 · 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.

Thoreau has a steeper approach. 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.

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

Early check-in and late checkout are available based on our schedule — fees and taxes apply. Just send us a message and we'll let you know what's possible.

Late checkout to 2:00 p.m. — $75 + tax
Early check-in, 2:00 p.m. arrival — $35 + tax
Early check-in, noon arrival — $50 + tax

A Few House Rules

We're a small, family-owned operation, and keeping Notestone calm and well-kept is a group effort. A few things we ask:

• 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
• Curtains: please use them near the bed after dark
• Septic system: flush toilet paper only, no garbage disposal at the sink
• 4WD/AWD strongly recommended during winter months


Before You Arrive

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.

LOCATION DESCRIPTION

Notestone Reserve sits in Laurelville, Ohio — in the heart of the Hocking Hills region. Rock House is 3.3 miles away (about 7 minutes). Cantwell Cliffs is 7.4 miles (about 15 minutes). Conkle's Hollow is 8.8 miles (about 15 minutes). Old Man's Cave is 11 miles out (about 20 minutes), and Ash Cave is 16 miles (about 28 minutes) — a full day of exploring without ever doubling back. 4WD/AWD strongly recommended for Thoreau during winter months given the steeper approach. The remoteness is the point.

GETTING THERE

Notestone Reserve is in a rural area of Hocking Hills — the good kind. Under normal conditions the driveways are accessible in just about any vehicle. The back-country roads leading in are a different story in winter — we recommend 4WD or AWD when ice and snow are a factor. Thoreau has a steeper approach, so during winter months 4WD or AWD is strongly recommended.

GETTING AROUND

Once you're here, everything worth seeing in the Hocking Hills is within a short drive. Rock House is 7 minutes. Old Man's Cave is 20. Ash Cave is 28 — far enough to feel like a day trip, close enough to be back for the hot tub before dark. Cell signal on the back-country roads can be spotty; download your trail maps before you leave the property.