A Bali-Inspired Getaway In Ohio, These Bungalows In Hocking Hills Have Private Waterfalls And Natural Swimming Ponds
By Sarah McCosham|Published July 31, 2023
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
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My husband and I were married 16 years ago, when were were both fresh out of grad school and completely broke. Because of this (and the fact that we’d each just started new jobs), we never went on a honeymoon. Travel looked a bit different in 2007, and had we been presented with the amazing rental options of 2023, well, we definitely would have been able to spring for a small vacation. Today’s feature destination is the kind of place you really have to see to believe: a Bali-inspired getaway in the wilds of Hocking Hills, Ohio. These cabins are impeccably designed and absolutely gorgeous, and the pièce de résistance is, they have private waterfalls and swimming ponds that transform the grounds into a real-life oasis… in Ohio!
When you want to "get away from it all" in Ohio, there's perhaps no place better than Hocking Hills.
This region in southeast Ohio's Appalachia is immensely beautiful and full of scenic splendor and recreation opportunities, as you can see:
Your "home base" while in Hocking Hills should be as special as this glorious place, and The Cliffs at Hocking Hills boast accommodations that work in perfect harmony with the surrounding naturescape.
In addition to an amazing lodge that provides well-appointed accommodations for up to 18 guests, this resort also has a trio of two-bedroom bungalows that offer quite possibly the most romantic getaway in Ohio.
Step inside and you'll be bathed in warm cedar walls that, in conjunction with the expansive picture windows, creates an impossibly cozy cocoon that feels like an Instagram filter come to life.
Each bungalow's two bedrooms is outfitted with minimalist decor that allows the outdoor scenery to take center stage. Make no mistake about it, however: the king and queen bedrooms feature the kind of high-end, unbelievably soft bedding you'd expect at a 5-star hotel!
The rest of these bungalows are just as dreamy (yet functional), featuring well-appointed kitchens and 800-sq-ft living areas that look out into the falls. Yes -- the falls!
You see, what makes the bungalows at The Cliffs even more unbelievably amazing is the private waterfall located right in the backyard. This is Sandstone Falls, a recreational pond with crystal-clear waters cleaned and filtered through a natural, biological filtration process including plants.
This Ohio oasis is literally steps from each of the cabins, and the waterfall and its pristine pond are open for swimming May 1 - October 31. Just be aware that swimming at the end of October might qualify as a Polar Plunge!
Of course, even in the "off season," these bungalows are absolutely worth seeking out. Because this region of Ohio? It's remarkable. And the accommodations found at The Cliffs of Hocking Hills are certainly befitting of this Buckeye State paradise.
An escape to The Cliffs sounds pretty darn magical to me — this is the kind of Ohio “staycation” that puts a world-class getaway well within reach! Visit The Cliffs website to learn more about their rentals, including the new 2-Bedroom Bungalows.
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