Dogwood Run at Avenwood Cabins

My wife and I stayed at Dogwood Run with our dog for our anniversary in June of 2023. It was our first night away from our baby and we were looking for something special. This cabin was not it. There was black mold all over the laundry hamper in the bathroom and the sink basin in there had been so poorly installed that water ran down the side of the vanity cabinet, causing swelling and, quite possibly, more mold. The floor in the cabin was buckling up in the center. The cabin wasn't level, so head of the bed was lower than the foot. Worst of all, for us, the hot tub died after a single use. For what it's worth, property management offered to send someone out in the morning to repair the tub, but, since we were only there one night, we opted against it. The only pros here were the quiet and how responsive management was to our single, greatest issue. The cons heavily outweigh these. Really, I've hemmed and hawed over leaving this review and what kind of rating to give this cabin. But, truthfully, we had a terrible time and the cost of our single night stay was far too high for these cons to be reasonable. Were it not such a mean thing to do, I'd honestly give this place 1/5 stars (which is what my wife wants me to give). If management fixes the issues with the cabin, you might have a good time! But, as it stands, I'd caution you against going, especially since there are so many wonderful cabins in the area. We won't be back.

We loved this cabin. There are a lot of great things, but there are a couple of things that you should know to make the right choice for you. This is a quaint, but beautiful cabin. It's clean & modern, but simple. Simple, but provides everything that you need for a peaceful, nature getaway. While out in the middle of nowhere, it is not secluded. There are other cabins right nextdoor. There are blinds on the deck so that you have some privacy though. We plan on bringing back our children and grandchildren, and having each family have their own cabin. We can sit around the campfire and enjoy each other's company. The only issues we had are: There is little water pressure in the shower or the sinks. With the type of faucets that they have it is really hard to get the hot water on. There is hot water but it's where you would think the cold is on the dial, and it's hard to get to a good temperature. It appears like there is no hot water, but there is, you have to work to find it. We also did not get check in information & no response to my email requests, so I had to call to get our door code before leaving. The TV remotes work, but it's hard to find the angle & spot to point to work. Watch the metal bed frames. We repeatedly kicked them/hit our knees on it when covered by bedding.I am just sharing our experience. We truly enjoyed ourselves and would love to return. If these things sound like what you're looking for, stay here!

It was great! Very clean and exactly like shown. Notes for pet owners- there aren’t a ton of grassy areas and you may want to bring your pet bed.

The place was clean and cozy, which made our stay great. The kitchen had basically all you could need, besides wine glasses. The bed was fine, but only had two flat pillows, so if you need more, bring them. The bathroom was clean and as someone else said, the shower faucet is backwards. It gets hot fairly quick once you put it on “cold”. The hot tub was clean but our skin did get a little irritated the next day. If you are looking to hike at hocking hills, that is about 30 minutes away depending on where you go. You have to drive on some windy dirt roads to get to the cabin, but once you arrive it is quiet and peaceful.

The water in the shower was cold. Both my husband and I tried to get it to run warm. The sinks had hot water, but the shower water never did come through. Also, apparently I owe a 50 cleaning fee, but I haven’t gotten a response to text or email at this point.

A really nice cozy place to stay at

The cabin itself is minimal, but cozy and a good deal. I had no issues with the space itself. Hot tub works fine, for a more budget-friendly option in Hocking Hills, this has all of your basic amenities. Traveling in early January is great too, because the rates are cheaper and the park is nearly empty.Here are some notes though: cabins are closer together than I imagined, and properties are pet friendly so I heard dogs barking both nights. You can hear your neighbors every time they step outside. Bring your own firewood as they were out of it when I arrived and totally unresponsive. There are only dull butter knives in the cabin, so if you want to cut anything bring your own. I am a solo woman traveler and they are COMPLETELY unresponsive to texts and emails, keep that in mind. I will probably pay a little more next time I go to Hocking Hills and get a slightly more remote place.

Awesome cozy stay,

The cabin was nice, fireplace and outside surroundings, etc. The water in shower did not get hot or even warm enough for a shower, hot tub was unclean, the bed was uncomfortable and there was only one blanket on the bed.

The host was amazing!

It was ok. The fireplace was not cleaned out, the weather was not good the day before so thete was alot of snow I called the owner and told her where we were coming from to make sure we could get to the cabin she said it would be no problem. My ca car got stuck for 4 hours. The lical fire department told us we should've taken the road we were on. Poor communication, and when we checked out she was rude.

The place was clean and just as described. The scenery was beautiful and relaxing. It was a good pick for a stay.

Everything, it was just altogether an amazing place to stay!!

The cabin was clean and exactly as described. Communication with the host was good- texts and emails. It is important to note that this cabin is very close to the neighboring cabins (especially the one on the left) and like other reviews mentioned, the shower wasn’t great. We figured out that the temperature display was inverted (“cold” was actually hot and vice versa), which was fine once realized but it took a long time to warm up and the water pressure was low. Otherwise, it was just as described!

Everything was fine, except the firepit was pitiful. There was no way we could have a fire outside. It was full of holes and we felt that was too dangerous especially since its been so dry.

My husband and I booked this cabin to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and I loved it. The cabin was cute and spacious enough for the two of us and our dog. It got chilly overnight but the heater warmed it up extremely quickly. The hot tub was very enjoyable and private. I had read reviews prior to our trip about the shower water not getting hot - the hot and cold are backwards so you just have to have the knob on cold and it gets plenty hot! The mattress was also extremely comfortable and I slept like a rock. We only had the cabin booked for a few days but I wish we were able to stay longer. We really enjoyed our time!

Cabin was immaculate. Hot tub was lovely. Location and price was perfect. The only issue was the wait for sufficiently warm water to shower with.

We did not personally use the hot tub but the cabin itself was very nice everything was good it’s about a good 20 minutes from everything and it’s not to bad of a drive they give you really good instructions to get there! My only complaint is and it’s a personal one is the pillows was not the best

Very clean and cozy.

Awesome cozy little cabin, perfect for a couple to get away and relax. Could have stayed forever!

Clean and even smelled good! Hot tub was perfect after driving. We know the roads are out of your control but the one coming in was a bit sketchy. If it was raining, a 4WD would be a must. Would have like to stay longer but we were on a time schedule

Very clean cabin. Felt right at home. Firepit was falling apart and there was some trash laying around outside. Other than that a nice getaway

We enjoyed the cabin. It was so cozy and relaxing. Just what we needed for our getaway.

Cabin was pretty and cozy. But it smelled faintly of smoke. We had no clean towels. The shower only had hot water if you barely turned it on.

Clean well equipped cabin deck with outdoor lights made the evening for a competitive game of Sorry! Fire pit and charcoal grill made for easy dinner and s’mores.

Kitchen did not have a stove, but a hot plate. The bathroom sink did not have water and has a pile of hair in the bathroom floor. The AC unit would be running and the suddenly run very very loudly - which made sleeping at night impossible. The shower had no hot water, only Luke warm, and no water pressure. The hot tub wasn’t hot at all. And the back door was very hard to lock securely.

we had a good time:) the hot tub was relaxing, the bed was comfortable, only thing we noticed was a lot of dog hair that wasn’t cleaned up under the bed from the previous people but other then that no complaints! the pizza from little italy pizza is a must try as well!

Internet did not work and Tv was not working in bedroom. Overall was a nice place minus not having a working tv and no internet. Nice location and was clean.

Great weekend stay! We noticed the fire pit was burnt out but it also looked like they were replacing them this weekend. The bed was mostly comfy and the hot tub was great! The drive in was a little confusing with the junk yard and a few more blankets and pillows could be nice but either way we had a great weekend.

Perfect location.

It was a cozy little cabin. We had a great time and look forward to coming back soon!

Hot tub was great, cabin was perfect for getting away and very clean. Manager didn’t respond to VRBO messages or send check in information prior to us reaching out but was very quick to respond and helpful once texting the associated phone number.

Wonderful cabin! Will definitely be back!!

Had to email twice & call office twice to get code to get into the cabin, otherwise great stay

Property is very nice and clean. Only thing I have a change about this property need more pillows for the bed.

The space was cozy and clean. The setting was pretty. There were minor challenges with communication (no response via VRBO, I had to look up the property info for a response) and the shower temps were a challenge.

It was a gorgeous stay!

Super clean! Loved the double sided fireplace, porch, hot tub!! Had a fabulous time!! Of course I was with the Love of my Life:)

Very nice cabin. Clean and modern. Good location

Beautiful cabin

Overall it was a great experience with no inconveniences whatsoever. Fast communication between property manager and myself. Definitely will be booking sometime again soon!! If you are looking for a quiet place to get away from life then this is definitely for you!!

I loved the hot tub. Not as much privacy as im used to when staying at cabins. They were close to each other. The hot water in the shower was hard to find. But it was very peaceful there. I wouldve loved loved if it had a full size couch though in there!