Ridge Haus tiny cabin on the creek at Waldbaden

Athens, Ohio
$131 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Stay in a truly unique, two story tiny home style cabin with a porch almost over looking a creek, and 30 acres of woods, hills and wild life. Explore the trails and experience nature conveniently near the lively culture and arts town of Athens, Ohio, and Ohio University. However, please note that the staircase is narrow and the second floor has low ceilings which may not be suitable for some guests.

READ THIS BEFORE booking our cabin. The name of our campground is Waldbaden Acres. Waldbaden is German for 'forest bathing'. These cabins are in the forest and surrounded by trees, ponds, and all kinds of nature. If you want a cabin that is surrounded by a wide path of manicured lawn and large paved parking spaces, DO NOT choose us! There are many guests who really appreciate our rustic, and creative aesthetic that is nature immersive, but occasionally there are those who rent our place and realize too late that they have chosen to be closer to nature than they are comfortable with. It is really in everyone's best interest that people who are uncomfortable with sleeping in a cabin where nature is not an arm's length away, not book our accommodations.

PLEASE NOTE If you have challenges relating to mobility, we may not be the right place for you. The ground is often not level, and some of our steps are narrow to accommodate tight spaces.

Please feel free to walk the trails and see the nature, but also be aware that it is mostly untamed nature and that your exploration is at your own risk.

* Steps are narrow and a little steep inside the cabin.

** We keep our cabins clean and tidy. However, they are located in a forest, and occasionally, insects visit them. We do not use pesticides as the residual chemicals of using them are likely to cause harm to our guests and nature, where as the insects are not. Please be aware of this, as we do not offer refunds for the presence of nature.

*** Because of the surrounding geography the wifi connection is unpredictable.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    3 Stairs To Reach Property If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Michael O.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Very nice setting, quite.Very clean

  • Heather K.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Cozy

  • Dennis S.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Wonderful cabin, will stay there again when in Athens.

  • Tia C.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This was an impromptu weekend getaway, and the best choice ever for the beauty and break we needed! The owners were fantastic communicating with us, especially when we thought we might need to add an extra person. I know it’s cliche, but every little corner had a thoughtful touch! The setting was so quiet and the trails were beautiful and well-maintained -right out the back of the cabin. Such a charming place to stay!

  • Barbara B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    For transparency: The listing is accurate, but I made a mistake when I booked this cabin. I did not read it well enough so that's on me. We are seniors & the stairs were okay going up but not coming down - had to go sideways & hold on.This cabin is great for those who like to be off the grid/unplugged. It's in a beautiful setting and very quiet. The woodwork in it is beautiful. A/C worked great, both up & downstairs. Recommendations: Give a few more details in the check in book about what can be recycled - places have different rules for what can / can't be recycled. Also, note where extension cords are - I didn't find the one behind the radiator in bath until our last day.Shower: Install a small shelf for soap/shampoo, etc. It's about the size of a cruise ship cabin shower. The shower head is up high and it was a challenge to soap up while the water washed it off at the same time. Consider a removable shower head vs guest turning off the water completely.Internet: It's a desert. Could not make or receive phone calls except over FaceTime audio. That's a concern. Surprisingly, we could text. Not sure about cost, but maybe look into a starlink for those who do want to be plugged in.Kitchen: Provide a coffee scoop. Check sugar bowl for critters or provide other storage options.

  • Kristi M.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Loved our 4 night stay for some R and R. Comfy and clean and oh so quiet. Highly recommend for some peace and quiet.

  • Jeannie B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    Very peaceful and out of the way place to get away.

  • Kyle W.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Got to go back to my college town with my partner and had a nice secluded time when back at the cabin perfect for us finding each other again.

  • Diane H.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Great place all round! Very peaceful and relaxing!

  • Amy A.

    Submitted May 9, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    I loved my stay here! The cabin is cute, comfortable, and clean. The location is splendid. I came out for a couple days because I wanted to relax and spend some time in nature, and this was perfect - birds and frogs were singing all day, sitting on the porch and reading while the rain fell on the creek, trails nearby. It was just lovely. And, bonus, the owners didn’t leave a mile-long list of chores to be done by the guest at check-out, just a few basic courtesies that I was happy to do. I’ll absolutely be visiting again.

  • Michele C.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    It was not what I thought, much smaller than imagined. Maybe since we are seniors, it was not ideal for us. We only stayed one night vs 2 that we planned.

  • Sarah W.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    What a beautiful property and just an adorable little cabin. The trails were beautiful. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone.

  • Amanda S.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Personality, care and craftsmanship was poured into the entire property. From the superb woodworking and the beautiful trails, to the cutest little orange koi that we shared our breakfast with! The hostess with the mostest was so helpful, who upon our request, led us around the property and told us the most charming stories of hobgoblins and various town histories and then gave us some much needed directions (like where to find cell signal lol) We can’t wait to stay again!

  • David R.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    Peaceful, beautiful cozy getaway for a couple that loves nature and each other. Sitting on the porch, you can listen to the serenade of bullfrogs, comfortably relax outside by the fire. Use Care on the staircase as the steps are steep.

  • Jill W.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    We were looking for somewhere other than a hotel while touring Ohio on college visits for my daughter. This was the perfect “unplugged” relaxing night we were hoping for.

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