The Cave is an innovative and eco-friendly cave house, built into a natural recess cave on the Dunlap Hollow property. With plenty of natural light, decadent decor, and luxurious amenities, the Dunlap Hollow Cave is the one-of-a-kind stay that you’ve been looking for in Hocking Hills, OH. To book your stay or to check availability, click here. Prices start at just $600 a night.

This 1500 square foot cave house sleeps 6 with two bedrooms, each with a king bed, with two additional twin beds in one of the bedrooms. There are also two full bathrooms.

There is a full-service kitchen, with indoor gas stove and brand new appliances throughout! The dining area sits 6 with stunning views of the property.

Also inside the Cave Home you will find a pool table, fire place, an impressive library of book, high speed internet, and a television. The Cave Home is elegantly decorated and is so much fun to explore.

Outside the cave home is a large outdoor patio with outdoor fireplace and lounge chairs, The main attraction on the patio however is the six person hot-tub. This is a perfect place to relax and unwind after a full day exploring the beautiful Hocking Hills.

Guests of the Cave Home, have access to private hiking trails. Dunlap Hollow boasts a rugged landscape of cliffs, caves, seasonal waterfalls, and an impressive overlook. It provides a pristine example of the iconic Hocking Hills terrain, but without the crowds. Guests are welcome to hike the trails and experience the true essence of Dunlap Hollow.

In addition to great hiking on the property, Dunlap Hollow is only 15 minutes from the Hocking Hills State Park and only 8-10 minutes from the Rock House and Cantwell Cliffs.

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Named for the large sandstone cave within the park, Indian Cave State Park encompasses 3,052 rugged acres bordering the mighty Missouri River. Indian Cave State Park is located at 65296 720 Rd in Shubert, Nebraska. For more information, click here.

The park is well known for its beautiful camping and picnicking spots, as well as for its 22 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. The park boasts sweeping views of wide, winding Missouri river and a majestic hardwood forest that puts on a spectacular show of colors each autumn.

During the Indian Cave State Park’s annual Haunted Hollow each October, visitors can soak in the beauty of the season while partaking in hayrack rides, spooky campsite decorating contests, games, crafts and other family-friendly activities.

The Indian Cave is the main geologic feature of the area and bears prehistoric Native American petroglyphs of an unknown date and origin. They can be viewed from a new, ADA accessible wooden boardwalk and viewing deck.

Indian Cave State Park is well-known for its beautiful trail system and offers 22 miles of hike/bike trails, as well as 16 miles of equestrian trails. All trail users will find a variety of trails to suit their tastes, with the most scenic along the river. Adirondack shelters are located periodically along the trails.

Indian Cave State Park offers campers Electric Plus, Electric, Basic and Equestrian Basic campsites. Ash Grove campground has 51 Electric Plus and 36 Electric campsites and Hackberry Hollow campground has 32 Electric Plus and 15 Electric pad sites. Campers will enjoy an array of amenities including showers, modern restrooms, laundry facility and a dump and fill station, as well as picnic tables and grills. For those that like to camp among the scenic hills, there are many Basic campsites that are open for use year-round. Showers are available in the Basic camping area, as well as a water hydrant and electrical hookups. Grills and ground-level fire rings are provided.

All in all Indian Cave State Park, is one of the Midwest’s premier parks, and is well worth a visit if your in the area.  All pictures used in this article are owned by Outdoor Nebraska.

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Welcome to Kishauwau Cabins, just a 10 minute drive from Starved Rock & Matthiessen State Parks. This unique cabin rental resort, is a family owned and operated business for over 35 years! Kishauwau Cabins is located at 901 N 2129th Rd, in Tonica, Illinois. For more information, or to check availability, click here. Prices start at just $169 a night!

Kishauwau Cabins is a country setting amidst 65 acres of peaceful wooded property so prepare to unplug in your quiet cabin oasis with the perfect outdoor space. The cabins are well spaced for privacy. Enjoy your personal large double sized whirlpool tub in the bathroom as well as full kitchen, covered porch w/porch swing, outdoor fire pit, picnic table & grill. Not shared with other guests.

There are 17 different cabins to choose from each with it’s own size and style! To find the cabin for you, click here. These cabins provide a much needed break from the daily hassles of life, and are a perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Kishauwau Cabins offers a variety of lodging options that are all comfortable, spacious, and private.

Kishauwau Cabins is located just ten minutes from two of the Midwest’s most popular parks. Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park are amazing destinations, and Kishauwau Cabins serves as a perfect base camp to relax after a long day of hiking.

Kishauwau Cabins is a family-owned and run property, and the owners are big dog lovers! Their two Golden Retriever’s roam the property, and are very friendly and enjoy greeting guests. The cabins are pet friendly as well so feel free, to bring your four legged family members.

All of the cabins feature a personal fire pit, patio chairs or swing, a picnic table, and charcoal grill, and many of them include hot-tubs as well. This is a fantastic place relax and unwind.

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Welcome to Whispering Elm Treehouse! This is the newest treehouse at Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat. The Whispering Elm Treehouse is located 8 miles north of Leavenworth Kansas. For more information, or to book your stay, click here.`

This stunning Whispering Elm Treehouse is the culmination of years of work, with the aim to provide guests with an unforgettable lodging experience!

The Whispering Elm Treehouse is a spacious two bedroom, one and a half bath, adults only treehouse tucked away in the forest among several elm trees with the sounds of a trickling creek nearby.

Whispering Elm has everything that you need to get away and relax to the peaceful sounds of nature! This is a perfect place to escape the daily grind and reconnect with nature with over 2 miles of wooded walking trails, outdoor sitting areas, ponds/koi ponds, and a semi-private maintained hot tub.

The treehouse is suitable for up to four adults and has two bedrooms with queen sized beds! There is a large living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious screened in deck!

The property is just as amazing as the treehouse with 40 plus wooded acres, and two miles of hiking trails. The property also has two creeks as well as two ponds. All just a short walk from your back door.

If you love coming home to a beautiful home surrounded by nature, then the Whispering Elm Treehouse is a perfect place for you escape and enjoy vacation!

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The perfect Smoky Mountain vacation home is right here at Skyline Ridge! This is a unique modern A-frame style cabin with a secluded but stunning view of the beautiful Smoky Mountains! The Skyline Ridge Vacation Home is located in Gatlinburg Tennessee, and is available by clicking here. 

The Skyline Ridge Vacation Home underwent a complete renovation in 2021, and is once again ready to provide guests with an unforgettable vacation home experience! There is also a brand new hot-tub, I just don’t have a picture to include in the article.

The Skyline Ridge Vacation Home is nestled high up in the Smoky Mountain region right between Pigeon Forge and downtown Gatlinburg, this charming retreat is the place to enjoy some well-earned rest and recovery after a long day out enjoying all that the Great Smoky Mountains region has to offer.

This vacation home has  two bedrooms, with the master bedroom, featuring a king size bed, and the smaller bedroom has two twin size beds. There is also a futon in the living room. The rooms are spacious and beautiful.

The kitchen is large and fully equipped with brand new appliances! The kitchen has a wide variety of kitchenware and utensils. There is also a charcoal grill outside the house.

For your entertainment, a smart TV in the living room and both bedrooms have TVs and are connected to a smart device with access to streaming apps such as Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, etc.

Despite this secluded location, The Skyline Ridge Vacation Home is located right between Dollywood and Gatlinburg, and is 15 minutes to Ripley’s Aquarium.

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