The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls

What The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls does

The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls operates a 43-property resort destination in Logan, Ohio, within the Hocking Hills region, founded in 1987. The lodging portfolio spans five accommodation formats — cabins (including 1840s heritage log cabins), geodomes, cottages, yurts, and lodges — with nightly rates ranging from $229 to $1,499. The property is surrounded on three sides by Hocking Hills State Parks and holds green certification, leveraging the natural setting as a primary draw for leisure travelers including couples, families, friend groups, wedding parties, pet owners, and eco-conscious guests.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model, with revenue generated across lodging, two on-site restaurants (Kindred Spirits and The Urban Grille), a full-service spa (Spa at Cedar Falls), and the adjacent Hocking Hills Golf Club operated as a subsidiary. Ancillary revenue is supplemented by a gift shop, packaged add-ons such as Paw Prints Pampering (pet-friendly stays), romance and seasonal packages, and bundled partnerships with local outfitters (ziplining, canoeing, kayaking). Pricing is per-property per-night, with revenue mechanics driven by nightly rate, occupancy, and length-of-stay rather than subscription or contracted enterprise relationships.

Operationally, the company employs 38 people and runs a standard hospitality technology stack: a property management system, OpenTable for restaurant reservations, ForeUp for golf tee-time booking, Stripe for payment processing, and Google Analytics for web traffic. The website was recently redesigned to WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards through a partnership with digital agency Q4Launch, indicating an active investment in direct digital booking and SEO channels over OTA dependence. No proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or differentiated platform architecture is evidenced in the source material.

Name

The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls

Legal name

Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls Inc.

Website

https://innatcedarfalls.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls operates a 43-property resort in Ohio's Hocking Hills region, offering cabins, geodomes, cottages, yurts, and lodges alongside on-site dining, spa, and golf amenities to leisure travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mountain & Ski Homes (THAMAAAG), Destination Spa Resorts (THAGAMAA), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Vacation rental lodging
• Resort spa services
• Hocking hills cabins
• Boutique resort accommodations
• Golf course hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Logan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Accommodations: Nightly and multi-night vacation rental bookings across 43 properties including cabins, cottages, geodomes, yurts, and lodges. Pricing varies by property size, amenities, and season. Additional per-stay fees may apply.
2. On-Site Spa Services: Full-service spa offering massages, facials, couples treatments, and spa packages for men, women, couples, and groups. Revenue generated through treatment bookings and retail spa products.
3. Restaurant Dining (Kindred Spirits & Urban Grille): Two on-site dining venues: Kindred Spirits restaurant (fine American cuisine in 1840s log cabins with seasonal enclosed patio) and The Urban Grille (golf course restaurant). Revenue from food and beverage sales, with complimentary breakfast for on-site lodging guests.
4. Golf Club Operations: Hocking Hills Golf Club offering tee time bookings, membership programs, pro shop merchandise, and dining at The Urban Grille restaurant.
5. Gift Shop Sales: On-site gift shop selling locally made items, hand-poured candles, spa products, artwork, postcards, wine, beer, and snacks.
6. Specials and Packages: Curated vacation packages including add-on pampering options and promotional seasonal offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls operates a green-certified resort destination in Hocking Hills, Ohio, offering 43 vacation rental units across six property types (cabins, cottages, geodomes, Pacific-style yurts, luxury lodges, and golf club lofts/suites). The resort bundles lodging with on-site amenities including a full-service spa, two restaurants (Kindred Spirits and The Urban Grille), and an 18-hole golf course (Hocking Hills Golf Club), targeting individual tourists, couples, families, pet owners, golfers, and wellness seekers visiting the Hocking Hills region.

Product overview

The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls is a green-certified resort and spa in Hocking Hills, Ohio, offering a diverse portfolio of vacation rental accommodations and resort amenities. The core lodging portfolio includes six types of accommodations: log Cabins (secluded retreats with gas log stoves), romantic Cottages (with whirlpool tubs and private decks), Geodomes (glamping domes with contemporary design), Pacific-Style Yurts (combining cabin and tent camping), Luxury Lodges (with custom furniture and hot tubs), and Golf Club Lofts and Suites. On-site resort amenities include Kindred Spirits Restaurant (fine dining in 1840s log cabins), The Urban Grille (at the golf course), the Spa at Cedar Falls (offering couples massages and spa packages), and Hocking Hills Golf Club (18-hole course). Optional add-on experiences include the Paw Prints Pampering pet package and a Gift Shop. The property is surrounded on three sides by Hocking Hills State Park, positioning it as a nature-immersive destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kindred Spirits: On-site fine dining restaurant offering seasonal American cuisine in an 1840s log cabin setting.
• The Urban Grille
• Hocking Hills Golf Club
• The Spa at Cedar Falls
• Paw Prints Pampering

Products and services

• Cabins

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-5 million annual visitors to Hocking Hills region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant reservation platform integration enabling guests to make dining reservations at Kindred Spirits and The Urban Grille through the OpenTable booking system, driving restaurant visibility and conversions.
• Foreup SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationGolf tee time booking platform providing integrated reservation functionality for Hocking Hills Golf Club, enabling online tee time scheduling and course management.
• Q4LaunchcoreTechnology or IntegrationVacation rental marketing and website design partner responsible for the property's website platform, booking engine, and digital marketing infrastructure.
• High Rock AdventuresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal adventure outfitter providing rock climbing and rappelling tours in Hocking Hills. Referenced in marketing content as recommended activity for guests.
• Hocking Hills Canopy ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning zipline attraction recognized by CNN Travel, USA Today, Ohio Magazine, The New York Times, and TripAdvisor. Referenced in blog content as recommended guest activity.
• Hocking Hills Canoe LiveryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanoe and kayak rental service on the Hocking River, recommended in blog content as family-friendly outdoor activity near the property.
• Hocking Hills Horse RidesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuided horseback riding tours through Hocking Hills forests and fields, recommended as family-friendly activity for guests seeking slower-paced outdoor experiences.
• Hocking Hills WineryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal winery with outdoor pet-friendly patio and live music weekends, featuring award-winning wines. Referenced in dog-friendly and pet-friendly activity guides.
• Hocking Valley Scenic RailwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric train attraction offering themed rides including the Ohio's Friendliest Train Robbery experience. Featured in blog content as unique way to explore the Hocking Hills region.
• John Glenn Astronomy ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAstronomy park offering stargazing programs and educational lectures about space. Recommended in family-friendly activities content as after-dark entertainment option.
• TripAdvisorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel review platform where the property maintains an active listing with guest reviews and ratings, contributing to brand credibility and visibility.
• Ohio Hotel and Lodging AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership providing credibility through affiliation with state hospitality industry standards and best practices.
• Dusty Blues Art GalleryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFine art and photography gallery featuring local Hocking Hills artwork and prints. The property displays pieces from this gallery in its common areas for guest enjoyment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vacasa: Vacasa is a leading vacation rental management and marketing company operating a national portfolio of professionally managed short-term rentals. Comparable for short-term vacation rental operations and distribution, though Vacasa is a property management platform rather than a single-property operator.
• KOA (Kampgrounds of America): KOA is the largest U.S. franchised campground network, offering cabin and lodging options alongside traditional campsites. Comparable as a multi-format outdoor lodging operator serving road-trip and family travel demand, though KOA's model is franchise-based and broader in scale than a single-property resort.
• Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park: Jellystone Park operates a national franchise network of family camp resorts with cabins, RV sites, and recreational amenities. Comparable for family-focused outdoor lodging with bundled activities, though broader and franchise-based rather than boutique independent.

Regional players

• Lake House on Canandaigua: A boutique Finger Lakes resort with on-site dining and spa in a nature setting. Comparable for combining lodging, spa, and curated dining experiences in a nature destination, though located in New York's wine country rather than Ohio's Hocking Hills.

Direct peers

• Old Edwards Inn and Spa: Old Edwards Inn and Spa is an independent luxury resort in Highlands, NC featuring inn rooms, cottages, spa, and multiple dining venues. Comparable as a privately-held independent resort combining lodging, spa, and destination dining in a nature-immersive setting, though more luxury-positioned and Southeast-based.
• Under Canvas: Under Canvas is a glamping resort operator with safari-inspired tent accommodations near national parks. Comparable to Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls for its glamping positioning (yurts/geodomes), outdoor destination focus, and premium experiential pricing.
• AutoCamp: AutoCamp offers luxury Airstream and cabin glamping resorts near national parks and outdoor destinations. Highly comparable for premium outdoor lodging with curated amenities, full-service hospitality, and design-forward accommodations in nature-driven locations.
• Mohonk Mountain House: Mohonk Mountain House is an independent, historic full-service mountain resort in New York's Shawangunk Mountains featuring lodging, spa, and farm-to-table dining. Comparable as a family-owned nature-immersive resort with full amenities and a wellness focus, though larger in scale and Northeast-based.
• Hocking Hills State Park Cabins (local independents): The Hocking Hills region's broader cabin rental market, including Old Man's Cave Chalets and other local operators, competes directly for the same guest pool. Directly comparable on location, product type, and target traveler, though smaller and without the full resort amenity stack.

Emerging players

• Getaway House: Getaway operates a network of tiny cabin and outdoor lodging outposts in nature destinations. Directly comparable to Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls on the small-format, nature-immersive cabin model, though Getaway focuses on a younger, more standardized product and does not offer spa, F&B, or golf.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/innatcedarfalls
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/inncedarfalls
• Facebookfacebook.com/InnSpaCedarFalls
• Instagraminstagram.com/innatcedarfalls
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cedarfalls1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-inn-&-spa-at-cedar-falls

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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