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Hocking Hills, OH: Airbnb investment properties for sale

Hocking Hills is a state park region in southeast Ohio, known for its gorges, rock shelters and forested hills. Rentals here are mostly cabins and small lodges spread across Hocking County and nearby towns. This page scores the current listings in the area as short-term rentals.

Hocking Hills by the numbers

Listings in the feed
8
Median list price
$417,450
Median est. annual revenue
$57,505
Median cash-on-cash
-1.3%
With positive monthly cash flow
50%
Median year-1 write-off est.
$87,678

Medians across the current scored listings. Assumes 25% down, a 30-year mortgage · Rate 7.78% = 7.03% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Sep 24) + 0.75% investor premium. Revenue and tax figures are estimates, not a forecast and not tax advice.

Hocking Hills market

Short-term rental performance, last 12 months

Avg annual revenue

$62,755

▼ 1.0% YoY

Occupancy

50.6%

▼ 1.8% YoY

Avg daily rate

$367

– 0.0% YoY

RevPAR

$186.71

▼ 1.3% YoY

Active listings

2,563

Market data · as of Sep 26, 2026 · through Aug 2026

Short-term rental rules in Hocking Hills

Hocking County STR ordinance pending (annual permit, inspection, $1M liability insurance, driveway standards). Steep/gravel driveways are a cost risk.

Rules change and vary by city and zone; verify with the local jurisdiction before you buy.

14978 Cohagen Rd

14978 Cohagen Rd

Logan, OH · Listed 2d ago

$449,000

2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft

Est. revenue

$57,130

Occupancy

64%

Cash-on-cash

1.9%

ROE (yr 1)

13.1%

Cash flow /mo

$235

Cap rate

7.1%

Yr-1 tax shield

$20.8K

Rental history
29802 Fairview Ridge Rd

29802 Fairview Ridge Rd

Logan, OH · Listed 5d ago

$379,000

2 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft

Est. revenue

$62,548

Occupancy

60%

Cash-on-cash

8.5%

ROE (yr 1)

19.5%

Cash flow /mo

$891

Cap rate

9.3%

Yr-1 tax shield

$21.1K

Rental historyLow confidence
13922 Hemlock Pkwy

13922 Hemlock Pkwy

Logan, OH · Listed 6d ago

$389,900

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,056 sqft

Est. revenue

$73,366

Occupancy

36%

Cash-on-cash

14.5%

ROE (yr 1)

25.0%

Cash flow /mo

$1,644

Cap rate

11.5%

Yr-1 tax shield

$29.4K

Low confidenceEst. land %
22529 Conrad Rd

22529 Conrad Rd

South Bloomingville, OH · Listed 5d ago

$349,000

3 bd · 1 ba · 2,016 sqft

Est. revenue

$53,675

Occupancy

51%

Cash-on-cash

5.8%

ROE (yr 1)

16.3%

Cash flow /mo

$580

Cap rate

8.5%

Yr-1 tax shield

$26.7K

Low confidence
77 North St

77 North St

Logan, OH · Listed 1d ago

$167,000

4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,128 sqft

Est. revenue

$22,857

Occupancy

26%

Cash-on-cash

-4.6%

ROE (yr 1)

3.9%

Cash flow /mo

-$274

Cap rate

4.5%

Yr-1 tax shield

$19.6K

Negative cash flow
8922 Voris Rd

8922 Voris Rd

Logan, OH · Listed 4d ago

$1,050,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 2,288 sqft

Est. revenue

$57,879

Occupancy

42%

Cash-on-cash

-14.4%

ROE (yr 1)

-2.8%

Cash flow /mo

-$3,964

Cap rate

1.9%

Yr-1 tax shield

$66.7K

Rental historyNegative cash flow
14770 S Perry Rd

14770 S Perry Rd

Laurelville, OH · Listed 4d ago

$445,000

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,388 sqft

Est. revenue

$33,302

Occupancy

33%

Cash-on-cash

-11.2%

ROE (yr 1)

-0.3%

Cash flow /mo

-$1,392

Cap rate

2.7%

Yr-1 tax shield

$32.8K

Low confidenceEst. land %Negative cash flow
13950 Nickel Plate Rd

13950 Nickel Plate Rd

Logan, OH · Listed 5d ago

$889,000

6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,416 sqft

Est. revenue

$77,069

Occupancy

39%

Cash-on-cash

-6.7%

ROE (yr 1)

4.6%

Cash flow /mo

-$1,616

Cap rate

4.3%

Yr-1 tax shield

$50.5K

Low confidenceEst. land %Negative cash flow

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Hocking Hills Airbnb investing: common questions

How much does an Airbnb make in Hocking Hills?

Short-term rental market data puts average annual revenue per rental in Hocking Hills at about $62,755 over the last 12 months, with about 51% occupancy and an average daily rate near $367. Your property will differ with size, location, amenities and how you manage it. Treat this as an estimate, not a forecast.

Do Airbnbs cash flow in Hocking Hills?

Some do, many don't. At today's mortgage rates and 25% down, about 50% of the 8 listings we score in Hocking Hills show positive monthly cash flow, and the median cash-on-cash return is -1.3%. Higher rates make many properties negative once the mortgage, taxes, insurance and operating costs come out, so check each one.

Are short-term rentals allowed in Hocking Hills?

Hocking County STR ordinance pending (annual permit, inspection, $1M liability insurance, driveway standards). Steep/gravel driveways are a cost risk. Rules change and vary by city and zone; verify with the local jurisdiction before you buy.

What year-1 tax write-off could a Hocking Hills STR have?

Across the 8 listings we score in Hocking Hills, the median year-1 depreciation write-off estimate is about $87,678. It assumes a typical cost segregation classification and 100% bonus depreciation, and whether you can use it depends on your tax situation. It is an estimate, not a cost segregation study and not tax advice; talk to a CPA.

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