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Hemlock Hideaway

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· Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio

18 acres hosted by Lisa L.

1 lodging site · 9 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Near Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Canal.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Lisa is a Star Host

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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.

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82 ratings · 71 reviews

Dylan C.recommends

June 12, 2024

Hemlock Hideaway

Such a great place. Accessible, peaceful and we had fun adventuring around the area. Thanks for a great stay!

Eva B.recommends

June 5, 2024

Hemlock Hideaway

Great place to stay

This little cabin was a perfect fit for my needs as a stopover as I was traveling from upstate New York to Colorado. it’s tucked right next to a pretty ravine with not only hemlock trees, but also sassafras trees. Sassafras is not something very common where I live so that was a treat. The host provided very clear directions and instructions. Everything was in perfect order. Actually one of the nicest outhouses I have ever encountered! At the end of the road there’s a park. I thought the park looked familiar. It turns out, I found a geocache there once when I pulled off the highway to walk my dogs back in October 2020!

Lex M.recommends

May 25, 2024

Hemlock Hideaway

We had a great night out of the city. The cabin was super cozy and the whole site felt very peaceful. It was lovely to hear the river running nearby and we spent a long time watching woodpeckers nesting in a tree.

April M.recommends

May 24, 2024

Hemlock Hideaway

Cute rustic stay!

Super cute little spot to stay a night! My husband, toddler, pup, and I stayed a night on the way to NY. We got there later in the day, and left early, but really enjoyed the peaceful setting. My favorite part was in the morning looking out the many windows of the trees in the sunrise!

Christine H.recommends

May 19, 2024

Hemlock Hideaway

The house was very sweet, nestled in nature. We loved hearing the waterfall and enjoying the bird songs.

L B.recommends

April 26, 2024

Hemlock Hideaway

Wonderful Secluded Cabin

I loved my stay here and would definitely love to return. The area is quiet and secluded, and though there is a local road close by, the traffic is light and was not a disturbance. The cabin itself I found to be clean and comfortable, and the indoor wood-burning furnace kept me warm and comfortable at night even in freezing temperatures. I slept in one of the loft twin beds and found it comfortable. The sheets and comforter were clean and offered more than enough warmth when coupled with the heat of the furnace. The owners offer generously sized bags of firewood there for purchase which really came in handy, and they also allow you to gather wood from around the property. The composting toilet was clean and simple to use—they have information posted as to how to use it and how it works—and I didn’t find it smelly or unpleasant, unlike many of the pit toilets I’ve used at campgrounds. You simply cover the waste in sawdust that is provided for you, and that’s that! I was traveling alone, which can be a little scary for a lone traveler, but I never felt nervous or unsafe—I was grateful to have a lock on the cabin door as opposed to being alone in a tent. This was definitely one of the best places I’ve gotten to stay, and I hope to return with my whole family someday.

Location

Geneva, Ashtabula, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Erie, Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Kaskaskia, and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Lisa L.Joined in April 2019

Response rate: 100%

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