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Hocking Hills—Big Maple Log Cabin
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Decorated with nature in mind, Big Maple Log Cabin has a forest mural in one of the two bedrooms and nature accents throughout the 900 sq. ft. cabin. Just a few of the amenities is a full kitchen with microwave, bathroom with claw foot tub, washer/dryer, central air, satellite TV, large front porch & back deck, hot tub, and fire ring (wood provided). All of this for only one price up to 6 people. |
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| Sleeps up to 6 people | |
| 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 full, 1 twin & 1 full sleeper sofa) | |
| All linens and towels provided | |
| Satellite TV with DVD Player & Stereo | |
| Fully equipped kitchen including coffeemaker, toaster, blender, microwave, full size range and refrigerator – everything you need for a simple snack or an elegant meal | |
| Full bathroom with claw foot tub and shower, soaps & paper products provided | |
| Washer and dryer | |
| Central heat and air conditioning | |
| Free standing stove-electric radiant heat | |
| Large back deck with 4 person hot tub (year round use) | |
| Covered front porch | |
| Fire ring – wood provided | |
| Picnic table & outdoor chairs | |
| Gas grill with grilling utensils |
In 1995, Mike & Carol Hunter purchased 90 acres of land in Salt Creek Township to build a cabin. On the property stood the remains of an old cabin and we were instantly intrigued by the possibility of renovating this dilapidated structure. We soon began building our own cabin on the property and eventually discovered that the old cabin was quite sound. Weatherboard siding had been placed over the original hand-hewn logs, thus protecting them from the elements. We also
discovered that the Smith family had built the cabin in
the late 1800s and Smith descendants were still living
in the area—in fact next door neighbors! The late Emmit
Smith, who lived down the road from us, was born in the
cabin, along with 6 siblings. We also discovered land
patent records for the Smith family dating back to the
1860s. To commemorate the Smith family, we saved layers
of wallpaper and samples of everything that was found in
the cabin during the renovation process and created a
shadow box that hangs in the living room of Big Maple
Log Cabin. |
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began restoring the cabin in the Spring of 2000, taking
the structure down to just the original 4 log walls.
Everything but those 4 walls is new to the cabin but it
still sits on the original rock foundation that was laid
in the late 1800s attesting to the strength and
integrity of the design used by Ohio’s pioneer families.
