Hemlock Hideaway

100%

85 reviews

· Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio · 18 acres

Hosted by Lisa L.

Cabin

· 9 guests max

Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Canal.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Lisa is a Star Host

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Hemlock Hideaway and its 18 acres was originally part of a larger 100-acre plot that was surveyed and settled in the late 1700's by Gideon Granger of the Connecticut Land Company. Granger sold it to one Jehoikim Burget in 1815 for the whopping price of $400. The resident house was built in 1816 by Burget and then passed down to family members over the next 5 generations, until we bought it in 2003, marking the first time the house and remaining property were ever officially sold. In the mid 1800's, a grist mill was put up across the river from the cabin, and our creek was the main road in and out of that operation. There is a gravestone belonging to the wife of Jehoikim's son, she being half Native American and therefore couldn't be buried in the local white cemetery. We also own the original hand-written deed from 1815 detailing the sale of the original 100 acres to Jehoikim Burget. Learn more about this land: Our primitive cabin nestled in the woods overlooking the Grand River is a nature-lover's paradise! Come canoe, fish, experience wine country, or unplug and just get away from it all. Please note: There is no running water or electricity at the site, but the cabin is generator-ready and there is an outhouse. The cabin does have a wood burning stove for heat and simple cooking, however there is no running water or electricity. That being said, the building is wired and has plugs and outlets and is generator-ready. You provide your own generator and fuel. We provide bottled water, sheets, pillows, flashlights, a fire ring with cooking grate, charcoal grill (you provide the charcoal), access to firewood, and an outhouse with toilet paper. Our 1/4 mile of Grand River frontage can be accessed right outside the cabin door via a quick hike down the somewhat steep hillside. If hiking isn't preferred, then a quick two-minute drive will take you to the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark - a favorite of local fishermen. Bigger groups with tents are welcome, but will need to bring all supplies beyond what we provide for two guests. Our primitive cabin nestled in the woods overlooking the Grand River is a nature-lover's paradise! Come canoe, fish, experience wine country, or unplug and just get away from it all. Please note: There is no running water or electricity at the site, but the cabin is generator-ready and there is an outhouse. The cabin does have a wood burning stove for heat and simple cooking, however there is no running water or electricity. That being said, the building is wired and has plugs and outlets and is generator-ready, if you wish. For those wanting electric, you provide your own generator and fuel. We provide sheets, pillows, flashlights, a fire ring with cooking grate, park-style charcoal grill (you provide the charcoal), access to firewood, and an outhouse with toilet paper. Our 1/4 mile of Grand River frontage can be accessed right outside the cabin door via a quick hike down the steep hillside - this isn't for everyone. If hiking isn't preferred, then a quick two-minute drive will take you to the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark - a favorite of local fishermen. Bigger groups with tents are welcome, but will need to bring all supplies beyond what we provide for two guests.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

9 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, wood burning fireplace. Hemlock Hideaway has a wood burning stove inside as its source of heat and a large campfire ring outside. Guests are welcome to collect fallen and standing dead timber for firewood or purchase pre-cut wood for $5 per bag at our roadside firewood stand. There is also a charcoal grill at the campsite. Guests provide their own charcoal.

Toilet available

Composting toilet. There is a sawdust composting toilet just behind the cabin. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer is provided.

Pets allowed

Off leash. Children and friendly pets are allowed. Pets MUST be house broken in order to stay inside the cabin. Please be aware that we have three young children, two cats, a chocolate lab named Tina, and too many chickens that wander the property.

Bins available

Trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit. Guests will need to provide their own plates, utensils, etc, but there is a large campfire ring, a large grill grate, and a bbq basket (for sandwiches, hotdogs, brats, burgers, fish) available for cooking on the open fire. There is also a park-style charcoal grill at the campsite. Guests will need to provide their own charcoal.

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from river or stream

No showers

Bathe in river or stream

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 5 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

100% Recommend100 ratings · 85 reviews

Bella C.

5 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Peder

So cozy and romantic! Winter or summer, it is a nice lil getaway!

Kayla P.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

The Perfect Getaway

I loved staying at Lisa and Patrick’s Hemlock heaven! The cabin is perfectly cozy, with just enough amenities for avid campers. The wood-burning stove kept me and the doggo I brought perfectly warm; compost outhouse is also super neat! The background story and history of the property is really cool too. Highly, highly recommend checking out Bridge St. and the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark! Lisa was an incredible host - answering all of my questions and concerns with the utmost kindness. I can’t wait to go back!

Colin O.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

I loved this primitive cabin in the woods. Lisa's instructions and descriptions are well written and accurately describe the location. She responds quickly to messages. If you need further help, she's a message away and is ready to help. The hand rake was my favorite tool to help clear the leaves as I hiked into the ravine. The space is clean and not cramped. The property is close to a covered bridge park on the Grand River. There are many wineries minutes away from the cabin. I highly recommend this location!

Daniel S.

10 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Private cabin with beautiful views!

Simple and rustic cabin with extra flashlights/lanterns. We loved how this was perfectly tucked away in the woods and yet still very easy to get to, very private. There is a large gorge just past the cabin that was beautiful to check out in the morning while having some coffee. Plenty of windows in the cabin for views/natural light to come in. You can open most of them to make it comfortable along with the wood burning stove that heated the place up in no time. Just be mindful that the beds in the loft are close to the ceiling (don't wake up and jolt upright haha) but everything was comfy and cozy in this cabin. We would certainly stay again!

Kyle R.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

What a terrific cabin. Secluded and quiet. Close to a park, covered bridges and wineries. Less than an hour from Cleveland. Very friendly hosts.

Ryan B.

3 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

This was my second time staying at Hemlock Hideaway as part of a road trip between Chicago and New York. It's a great place to pull off I-90 for a quick and easy 8 hour snooze.

Location

Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Erie, Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Kaskaskia, and Mississauga First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking