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Reviews of The Farrow House- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad, Hot Tub

The Farrow House- Canoe, Bike, Hike, Historic, Hocking Valley Railroad, Hot Tub
Nelsonville, OH

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farrow house
Lovely and charming. Highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W., Dayton OH

Liked: Cleanliness
July 13-18
We stayed at the farrow house for 5 days. It was wonderful. Even though there is now central air the house was comfortable. We loved the historical aspect of it. It was so easy to just walk into town for coffee in the mornings for the older kids. We loved the family time and it was so easy to just get to every where. Thank you to Sherri and Jeff for opening their home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2023
Thank you for staying Courtney and for the wonderful review. We actually have checked into central air but the installers suggested to not compromise the historic aesthetics of the home that we should continue to use the 5 window air conditioner that we have installed. They are sufficient in cooling the house and they keep us from having huge vents running through the walls and floors. Trust me it has been considered especially since we probably pay double for the electric bills by having the window units . Please come back anytime, You would love the Fall in The Hocking Hills.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little rest and recovery house
The house was a great location outside of Hocking Hills Ohio. The owner was very responsive and the house have everything. We need it with a really cool charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway!
The Farrow House was perfect! A beautiful Victorian style home. Plenty of beds for our group of 7. The dining room was spectacular with the table all set for a fancy meal! We loved watching the rafters floating down the river from the back deck and when sitting on the front porch waved to the people on the trains going by. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, and we loved the antiques. We made a bonfire and had s'mores one night which was a blast! The front yard has 2 ponds with lots of fish. The grandkids ages 4 and 6 enjoyed the weekend as much as the adults! I would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
We really enjoyed the property. It was spacious and clean and centrally located to many activities we wanted to do. It was a very comfortable place to stay and we enjoyed the front porch and back deck quite a bit. The neighborhood cat that visited was precious and we loved the frog in the pond up front. It was a bit difficult to share one bathroom, but we managed. We like to cook and struggled a bit with the retro oven, but ultimately managed. The dining room is pretty, but we felt we couldn't eat in there because of all the complex settings. I would have preferred the space be more usable so we could all eat together. Overall our visit was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness
OU Moms' Weekend
The Farrow House is beautiful, and the deck, the hot tub and the view of the river were all wonderful. The owners were very responsive and helpful. My friends and I and our daughters very much enjoyed the time we spent here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, memorable stay
Very nice, memorable stay. Everyone enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter weekend
It was a nice stay. We were met by the owner at arrival & exit. The floors were not very clean, because our clothes, had hair on them. The hot tub did not get hot, and the coffee bar wasn't fully stocked. The porch lights, and washer, did not work. The heat, & tv was a bit tricky, but managed. We followed the rules of the home, as asked. It is a beautiful home, with a peace, and spaciousness to it. The beds were clean & comfortable. We did have a pleasant stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home and perfect location in the Hocking Hills area
We were looking for a house to stay in for a quick weekend girls trip around the Hocking Hills area. This house was perfect! There were only 3 of us so it was definitely a little bigger than what we needed but we still loved it! The hot tub was, of course, a highlight after a day of hiking! The beds were super comfortable and the living area was great for us to hang out or watch TV. We really loved drinking coffee out on the front porch! The house was in a perfect location! Super close to a lot of different hiking trails and a very short walk to downtown Nelsonville which had a lot of cute stores, ice cream shops, and a coffee shop! The owners (Sherri and Jeff) were wonderful and very responsive. Even prior to us arriving, they answered all of our questions within 30 minutes! Once we arrived (around 8pm), the owners had already turned on lights and the heat which made the house feel even more welcoming! While we were there, we turned off the heat by accident and Jeff was there within 10 minutes to help. He also showed us how to turn it back on, just in case it happened again. Jeff also chatted with us a bit about the history of the house which we loved hearing about. We also had an issue with the hot tub but that was resolved immediately! The check out process was one of the easiest I've ever experienced using VRBO which made our quick weekend trip even more enjoyable! I would highly recommend this vacation rental to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in the Hocking Hills area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine P., Westlake, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family wedding location near the Stuart Opera House
Our son and daughter and our young grandchildren rented this house because it was within walking distance of our family wedding. It is an older house that was well maintained and equipped. It had a wonderful back porch area that was private with nice seating areas. Before the wedding family members gathered on the porch to talk and reminisce. After we drove home, we received a negative email from the property owner complaining about dishes and trash. Before my family left the house at 11:00 AM (checkout), we gathered all the sheets and towels and placed them in the laundry room as requested. We placed all the dirty dishes in the dishwasher and collected all the trash and placed the trash in trash bags. We did not start the dishwasher because we could not find dish washing detergent. The other complaint was a light bulb on a string of Christmas-like lights on the back porch was broken. We have rented many properties on VRBO over the years and have never received a negative email from a property manager after our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2022
There is no request to take all the towels and sheets and blankets to the laundry room in our check out instructions, We do not require a lot from our guest. The only two things that we ask are that they take OUT their trash, not just pick it up around the house and pile it in the kitchen and to load and START the dishwasher. There is an entire bottle of dish washer detergent right under the sink the same place that the trash bags came from. This guest clearly did not read the check out instructions. The "Christmas type lights" are very expensive lights that have been surrounding the porch for three years and have held up very well. We aren't sure what they could have done to break the bulb that is the size of a baseball, not a Christmas light which destroyed the entire strand. I just wish they would have done better cleaning up after themselves. My email was just a reminder that they need to make sure they read the check out instructions before leaving next time they stay in a vacation home. My email was private to Christine but now it is public for other host to see. Following instructions helps keep our prices affordable for others.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farrow House Perfection
I cannot begin without saying how impressed I was with the aesthetic of this property and the experience that it provides. The house was perfection. It’s a beautiful house with lovely touches of beautiful decor throughout. It has everything that we needed and we were able to really enjoy ourselves and each other’s company. The scenic railway ride was wonderful and hearing & seeing the trains is really cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantel A., Marion

Liked: Cleanliness
best stay yet
amazing stay will come back and encourage too come stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
Jeff and Sherri are diligent hosts that care about those staying in their home. They were quick to respond to any questions and willing to help with anything. Jeff even stopped by to help us get ready for a river trip. The home is well maintained and clean. They have decorated the home beautifully! All of the beds were very comfortable. There was more than enough room for 3 adults and 4 teenagers in the home. The hot tub and back deck were a hit with our family. Lots to do in this area! Hiking at Hocking Hills, kayaking, rent pontoons and paddle boards at Lake Hope, Movie 10- Fun Barn and Arcade (very affordable), Rocky’s Outdoor Store (great prices), Starbrick BBQ (delicious and right across the street), The Maker’s Loft (awesome handmade gifts), and much more! Our family loved our stay and look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique experience
We traveled from Columbus to Nelsonville for a weekend getaway. Our kids thought the house was so interesting, unique, and full of things to explore. The adults were pleasantly surprised by the comfortable bedding and the *amazing* back deck! Nelsonville is the perfect spot to stay - we never ran out of things to do! We visited Athens, hiked in Sells Park and Strouds Run state park, went to the beach at Lake Hope, scootered around downtown Nelsonville and were sad we ran out of time to make it to the Fun Barn and the skate rink. A great and memorable weekend for all, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Weekend Getaway
We absolutely loved everything about this property! The house is beautiful, and the location on the river was so much fun. We could not get enough time on the porches - just perfect! The house was stocked with everything we could possibly need or want, and we had a great time in the Hocking Hills area. We would love to come back! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We rented this home for a family gathering for my daughters Graduation from OU. This was the perfect home for this occasion. There was plenty of room for the family to spread out and enjoy themselves. The large back deck was great and is where most everyone hung out. The property itself was also amazing and everyone enjoyed the view of the Hocking River, the goldfish pond, and even the Passenger train that stop right in front of the house was a hit. The house itself has a lot of character and everyone was impressed with it. The owner Sherri was quick to respond to all of my emails and we didn't have any problems with the home. The check-in and check-out process was very simple and the home was ready right when we arrived. We had such a wonderful time. Thank you Sherri for sharing your beautiful home with us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa P., North Canton

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother/Daughter weekend
The property was in a perfect location between Athens and Logan so we had an easy drive to many activities. Communication with the owners was excellent as I had to call them to come and address an issue with the gas heaters. Beds were very comfortable and the shower was amazing. Plenty of room for several people. We were not able to enjoy the porch due to weather but it is very spacious and overlooks the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

KEITH S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend in Hocking Hills
Very nice home and property. It's just a short walk to a very small but quaint downtown with a great coffee shop. The proximity to Old Man's Cave and the other usual Hocking Hills hiking spots was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Nice place great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth W., Miamisburg (Dayton) Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins Get-Awsy
Beautiful house. Comfy beds. Peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis R., Cleveland

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Victorian Style House
The house was absolutely beautiful. It was nice and clean and very roomy. The furnishings were amazing. The kitchen had this very rare unique stove that compliments the style of the home. We stayed for a family gatherings with ages from 2 to 60 and everyone enjoyed it immensely. The reviews about the back porch deck are spot on. I could've sat out there for days just watching the people cruise by on tubes and canoes on the river out back. Its a very very nice deck. I have to include in this review the owners. They are very attentive whenever we contacted them they responded even late night past 12 they were willing to come out and turn the heat on for us. The owner came out and chatted with us for awhile telling us the history of the house and about some future renovation plans. Keep up the good work you two and I wouldn't hesitate to stay again. We all slept well the beds were nice and comfortable. They supplied us plenty of towels and there were seasonings and condiments there to use there were plenty of dishes and utensils for the kitchen. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2021
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments! We strive everyday to keep making this place better and better. We love the vacation rental business and take a lot of pride in it. Thank you for noticing, Please come back anytime!!!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We loved all of the antique furniture and Victorian style of the home. It was conveniently located near the sight seeing we wanted to do during our visit. The back deck is amazing and so relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family vacation LOTS to do
We loved our two week vacation. The house was great for relaxing. The Hocking Hills has so much to do that we could go back next summer. The host was awesome. Beautiful house. Very clean. In the middle of tons of fun activities for all family members.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay!
Charming, cozy property with thoughtful touches
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay
Enjoyed our stay very much. Well furnished property and located near Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad and on the Hocking River. Great back porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back in Time
This historic house has a lovely back porch, comfortable beds, and good water pressure and a cute coffee nook. Property owners were fast to respond to questions. Be aware of frogs that croak at just the right time to startle you. LOL
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P., Maumee

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and comfortable!!
First - the owners are so easy to work with and so thoughtful!!! Made the trip so stress free with how they handled check in and out. Always available for any question or need. This rental was for a family gathering of myself, my husband, our youngest daughter and 3 of our adult college age grandchildren - our first chance to see each other and be together in over a year due to Covid. What an amazing home the Farrow House is? Beautifully done... with so many more extras than we anticipated,... and so comfortable!!! Sitting on the front or on back porch with the river view there is wonderful!! Cranked up the barbeque on the back porch with plenty of room for relaxation and eating there several times!! The fire pit adds extra fun element to the stay!! And indoors is wonderful!!! Bedrooms are so comfortable and more spacious than we had imagined from the pictures. And the living room was just comfortable and easy place to gather - especially with being almost a great room with the kitchen and table there attached. Was the center of a lot of card playing and movie watching!! Such an easy walk from the property to the historic downtown area - so you can even walk to get to some restaurant options in the area. We just loved it... and our group is already encouraging me to rebook for next year to do it again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 7, 2021
Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments!! We try really hard to keep the home as comfortable as we can for our guest. We hope to see you again next year!!

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Great neighborhood for a small town walk. Also convenience store within walking distance. Great back porch during a lovely spring weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theodore H., Cincinnati, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday decor!
2 days to relax with the family after Xmas. Perfect decor for post holiday family time and hiking.

8/10 Good

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old house near the Hocking Hills State Park
The owners were very polite and welcoming. The house is full of old charm and is being lovingly restored.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2020
Thank you so much it was a pleasure to host your family

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time hiking
This is a great place to stay to go to Hocking hills state park and go hiking. Hocking hills state park is a beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to come home to after hiking.
We enjoyed game night under the lights on the back deck, reading on the front porch swing, or just relaxing in one of the very comfortable beds or the living room. Enough space for everyone to do their own thing, and still space to play games together. Homeowners very responsive and helpful. About 20 minutes from all the Hocking Hills hiking and attractions, but that is what made it a great location. Would recommend any activities with hockinghillsadventuretrek and Jackie O's restaurant in Athens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2020
Thank you for the kind words Sherri, We are glad you and the family enjoyed our family home. We hope to see you year after year. You are welcome back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Just what we were looking for!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

korey k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hocking River & scenic railway getaway
We stayed here during the COVID19 pandemic and couldn’t have asked for a cleaner property to put our hearts at ease. My kids loved the house too. We enjoyed tubing on the Hocking River, biking the trail to Athens, and one day we went to Burr Oak state park to swim. Relaxing and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Lovely home.
The owners were super easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Perfect setting for a large group
We had such a wonderful experience in this beautiful home. We loved the Victorian pieces and the large sitting room was ideal for our girls weekend. The back porch was our favorite spot for our morning coffee. Even though the house only had one bathroom it really didn’t present a problem and was large enough to accommodate multiple people getting ready at once. We have said multiple times how much we would love to come back. Communication with the hosts was quick and seamless. They even left us fresh orange juice and eggs!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Jessica You and the girls were amazing guest and left the place spotless. I appreciate everything you did before you left. Anytime you would like to come back please contact me!!! Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed our area.

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

The Victorian styling is amazing.
This property is very clean. The owners are outstanding to work with. I would recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. We work very hard to make sure all the little details are perfect for each guest and we are constantly trying to improve. Comments like this make my day and put a huge smile on my face. We appreciate you. We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

R Michael W.

Transported Back in Time
We really enjoyed our stay in this historical home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Cute house with vintage charm, very comfortable!
Spacious house with great back deck and front porch. Our little one enjoyed watching the trains go by and we appreciated all the amenities the house has. Walking distance to historic Nelsonville and right by bike trail. Owners were super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed the house. We hope to have you back sometime. Thank you for the kind words.

8/10 Good

Jill H.

Great house!
Lovely home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Heather U.

Beautiful antique style home. Warm and inviting!
Our family loved the visit to Nelsonville. The house was beautifully decorated and very cozy for an older home in late October. The single bathroom was a bit dated, but overall very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Ellen I., Ohio/USA

Home away from home.
An excellent place to stay. Beautifully appointed & Sherri & Jeff are so welcoming & acoxmodating. Nelsonville is convenient to the State Parks & also charming on its own. When the 2nd bathroom is in, this home will be a treasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Beautiful Home
We decided to enjoy a long weekend with our two adult children. They were impressed with the house (not an easy thing to do) especially the back porch. We all spent a wonderful evening sitting out there chatting. My only complaint is the only bathroom is upstairs. I knew this when we rented the home so it wasn’t a surprise. I liked the house so much, it was worth dealing with “the climb”. I just finished up a round of chemo when we were there so I was pretty weak. The landlord was great to deal with and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

The house was beautiful and Sherri was wonderful, would definitely stay again.
All 5 of the ladies that were in our group thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you so much Jenny! I love to see people enjoy their stay and I will do whatever it takes to make sure all of our guest have a memorable time. Family and friend time is so important in this world today. Thank you for the sweet comments. We hope to see you all again soon

10/10 Excellent

Toby B.

We really enjoyed the Victorian charm!
This home provided just what we needed - a get away like no other. The back porch overlooking the river was perhaps our favorite place - many hours spent out there. Jeff and Sherri were exceptional. Thanks for providing a great place to get away from it all and close to great outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
It was our pleasure to host you at our property. We love the home and we are so happy to see that others enjoy it as we have in the past. Reviews like yours give my husband and I a warm feeling and lets us know that we are doing exactly what we are supposed to be doing. Thank You for the wonderful review. Sherri and Jeff McDonald

10/10 Excellent

kathie s.

Quiet Lovely Home, Centrally Located!
We booked the Farrow House for a family vacation. We had a great time. Hocking Hills is close and we went canoeing as well. The house is very quiet and lovely. We spent a lot of time on the back patio. Would like to return again! Thank you Sherri and Jeff for a lovely time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are so glad that you and your family had a great time and look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

The house was beautiful with great character!!
Plenty of room for 7 women. Owner said that they are trying to get time to add a 2nd bathroom which will make it just about perfect. Very cozy & accommodating. We all loved it & would definitely recommend the property if you are staying in the area. Thank you to the McDonalds!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

What a wonderful stay!
The house was amazing! Charming, beautiful....the porch was great. We had 8 people stay comfortably for our college reunion. OU was just up the road. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you so much for all of the compliments. Your group was amazing and left the lace just as you found it. We hope to be able to host you all again soon. Reviews like this really make my heart smile. Thank you again. It is nice to see that others enjoy the house as we have. Best Wishes!

10/10 Excellent

stephen s.

Beautiful home!!!! Love it! We will be coming back. This is the home you must stay in!
The home is well maintained, clean, spacious, comfortable and so much more. We were there in a genealogical quest and it was perfectly located between Chillicothe, Point Pleasant and Marietta. The owners are very kind and gracious. We recommend this home to anyone wanting to visit the area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank You so much for your kind words. You left the place spotless. We are so glad you were able to enjoy your time in Nelsonville. Please come back anytime. Sherri and jeff