Winding Wood Log Cabin | Private Swim Pond | Hot Tub | Theater Room | Arcade Games | Fish | Boats

🪵Winding Wood Cabin
Private Pond Views | Hot Tub | Theatre | Arcade | Log Cabin
Escape to a secluded 3,500 sq. ft. authentic log cabin in Hiram, Ohio. Tucked away at the end of a private ¼-mile wooded drive, Winding Wood Cabin offers total privacy and a fully renovated luxury experience. With a private swimming pond, expansive 3-level deck, home theater, and arcade, it is the perfect hideaway for families and groups looking to unplug and reconnect.

We live just down the road and work on the property in our spare time. Our team handles the maintenance and management with as little interruption to guests as possible. Routine outdoor maintenance for the property is typically scheduled after 10 am for lawn, pond, hot tub, firewood, etc. Hot tub maintenance is communicated with guests in advance.

📍 Location & Attractions
Enjoy total seclusion while remaining close to adventure:
Immediate: 10 mins south of Hwy 422; North of I-80.
3 Minutes: Cuyahoga River kayak rentals.
5 Minutes: Monroe’s Orchard (seasonal fruit/cider).
10 Minutes: Cleveland Skydiving Center (Garrettsville).
30-40 Minutes: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Akron, & Cleveland.
60 Minutes: Pittsburgh
3.5 Hours: Niagara Falls

- Private ¼-mile wooded drive; parking for up to 15 cars
- Please respect neighbors and observe quiet hours after 10 PM

🌲 Wooded Seclusion & Log Cabin Charm

Set back from the road in a peaceful forest backdrop, this home combines rustic character with modern accessibility. The layout is designed for easy flow, featuring wide 36" doorways and a custom ramp to the front door, ensuring everyone in your group can enjoy the main-level living, kitchen, and gathering spaces together.

The heart of the home is the open-concept living room, featuring soaring ceilings and a grand stone fireplace (wood provided)—the perfect spot for cozy evenings after a day on the water.

🛏️ Sleeping & Bathrooms (7 Bedrooms, 5 Full + 2 Half Baths)
The cabin sleeps up to 18 guests comfortably. We provide high-quality linens, extra pillows, blankets, and clothing storage (luggage racks/hanging rods) in every room.

Main Floor (Accessible)
- Bedroom 1 (The Garden Suite): King bed + Full ensuite bath (includes grab bars).
- Bedroom 2 (The Half-Ensuite): Queen bed + Private half-bath ensuite.

Upper Level
- Bedroom 3 (The Grand Sanctuary): King bed + Queen sleeper sofa + Private seating area + Full ensuite bath.
- Bedroom 4 (The Evergreen Suite): King bed + Desk + Private seating area + Full ensuite bath.
- Bedroom 5 (The Vista Studio): King bed + Desk/Chair.
- Bedroom 6 (The North Loft): Queen bed + Desk/Chair.
- Bedroom 7 (The South Loft): Queen bed + Desk/Chair.
- Note: Bedrooms 5, 6, and 7 share a hallway full bath.

Walk-Out Basement
- Additional Sleeping: Two memory foam twin rollaway beds available for flexible setup.
- Bath: Full bathroom located on this level.

🍽️ Gourmet Kitchen & Group Dining
Designed for culinary adventures, the kitchen is fully equipped to handle large group meals with ease. You'll find double ovens, a dishwasher, microwave, and a full suite of chef’s tools, including a blender, toaster, Crock Pot, Instant Pot, and large stock pots.

- Coffee Bar: Start your morning right with drip pots, a K-Cup machine, teas, creamers, and sugars.
- Outdoor Cooking: Step out onto the back deck to fire up the gas griddle—perfect for pancake breakfasts or sunset dinners overlooking the water.
- Dining: Gather around the main dining table (seats 12), with additional bar seating and stools nearby to keep the conversation flowing.
- Storage: A second full-size refrigerator in the basement ensures you have plenty of space for drinks and groceries.
-Folding Table & Chairs: The cabin includes a 6-foot folding table and five folding chairs, providing additional flexible seating and table space for meals, games, gatherings, or other activities during your stay.

🎬 Entertainment: Theater & Arcade
Rain or shine, the fun never stops at Winding Wood.

- Theater Room: Host an epic movie night in the basement featuring a projector, whole-wall screen, theater-style seating, and surround sound.
- Game Room: Challenge friends on the Nintendo Switch, play the classics on the multi-game arcade console, or set up a tournament on the foldable Ping-Pong table.
- Game Lounge: A dedicated table area perfect for puzzles, cards, and the collection of board games provided.
- Tech: The home features 6 Smart TVs (streaming-ready) and a high-quality sound system.

👶 Family Friendly
Traveling with little ones? We offer Pack ’n play/travel crib, children’s books and toys, and children’s dinnerware. For safety, the home is equipped with outlet covers, smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, and a first aid kit.

🌊 Private Pond & Outdoor Oasis
The outdoor space is a destination in itself. An expansive 3-level wrap-around deck serves as your outdoor living room, featuring dining areas, a private hot tub, and festive string lights overlooking the water.
- The Pond: A private ¼-acre organically maintained pond. Spend your days swimming, exploring in the 2 kayaks, or cruising on the paddleboat (life jackets provided).
- Fishing: The pond is stocked! Catch-and-release fishing is welcome (bring your own gear).
- Relaxation: Gather around the large fire pit with built-in bench seating right by the water, or unwind on the front porch swing, gliders, and rocking chairs in the landscaped courtyard.
- Note: All water activities are at your own risk.

🛟 For guests enjoying time around the pond, we provide four adult life vests. These are available for guest use during your stay and offer an additional safety option while enjoying the pond. For your convenience, the cabin is equipped with a clothes drying rack, making it easy to air-dry swimsuits, towels, and other items during your stay.

🐶 Dog-Friendly
- Dogs are welcome with prior approval.
- $150 for the first dog.
- $50 per additional dog.
- We provide dedicated dog blankets to keep your furry friends comfortable.

Perfect for regional gatherings, we are positioned just 10 minutes off the I-80/Tollway—roughly 30 to 45 minutes from Akron and Cleveland, and within easy reach of Youngstown and Pittsburgh.

ℹ️ Additional Notes
- Check-in: Private entrance with keypad self-check-in.
- Primary guest must be at least 25 years old and present for the duration of the stay.
- Climate: Central A/C supplemented by portable fans.
- Security: Exterior cameras monitor entry points.

Early Check-In & Late Check-Out Policy:
Your standard check-in time is 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM. If you’d like to arrive a little earlier or enjoy some extra time before heading home, early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, with at least 24 hours’ advance notice and an additional fee. These options depend on availability and unfortunately aren’t possible on same-day turnovers.

To help our cleaning team stay on schedule for the next guests, departure times are verified through our smart lock system and security cameras. Unapproved late departures are subject to a $50 starting fee, increasing to 50% of the nightly rate for departures after 12:00 PM. Our cleaning team may enter the home as early as 10:15 AM to begin preparing for the next stay.
Thank you for helping us respect our team’s schedule and keep everything running smoothly! ✨

🧳 Lost & Found
We know things can occasionally get left behind after a stay! If you think you may have forgotten something, just send us a message and we’ll be happy to check with our team. While we’re not responsible for personal belongings left at the property, we’ll always do our best to help when we can. Found items are held for 30 days. If you’d like an item shipped back to you, we can arrange this at the guest’s expense, along with a $25 handling fee. Oversized items are subject to a $40 handling fee. Local pickup may also be arranged when possible. 📦

🛡️ SafeGuest Verification
Before your stay, you’ll be asked to complete a quick SafeGuest verification process, which includes identity verification and a security deposit. This is a standard part of our booking process and helps us keep our homes safe and secure for everyone. We appreciate you taking a few moments to complete these steps before arrival so everything is ready for a smooth check-in.

🎲 Games & Entertainment
Enjoy larger game amenities like the pool table and arcade games etc. plus a rotating selection of board and card games.
Our board game selection changes from stay to stay, so we can't guarantee a specific game. You may find games like UNO, dominoes, or tic-tac-toe and more. Have a favorite? We recommend bringing it along so you know you'll have exactly what you want to play!

✔ Why Guests Choose Winding Wood Cabin
- Authentic Log Cabin architecture
- Private 1/4-acre pond (Swim/Boat/Fish)
- Private Theater Room & Arcade
- Massive 3-level deck with Hot Tub
- Main-floor accessible suite
- Gas Griddle for outdoor meals

🌲 Explore Our Other Properties
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