Welcome to Lock 8 Lodge!

Nestled between the rolling hills of the Muskingum River valley, just north of the Rokeby Lock Dam, this home has a unique charm.

Kick off mornings on the front porch with a coffee and unwind in the evenings next to the fireplace with a glass of wine. This is the perfect spot to relax with family, friends, or enjoy a romantic retreat.

The space

This house provides nearly 2000 square feet of space adorned with beautiful Amish trim work and fresh paint. It features a gas fireplace along with central heating and cooling.

On the first floor, there is a living room with a cozy reading nook that can also be used to sleep the night away, a dining area, kitchen, laundry room, half-bath, covered porch, and master bedroom (queen) with a master bath.

Upstairs you’ll find a full bath with a tub/shower combo, a designated office space, and two bedrooms (one with a queen and the other with two double beds), each opening to its own private balcony.

The well-equipped kitchen has everything you should need for your stay including a 4-burner electric range and oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker with filters, air fryer, blender, toaster, pots/pans, baking sheets, plates, cups, flatware, cooking utensils and more.

The property offers ample parking and space for trailers. It features a covered shelter with patio furniture that can double as covered parking. Guests can also make use of a charcoal grill and cowboy fire pit during their stay.

Hunters Welcome! The area is rich in white-tail deer and turkey populations. We Rent 100 acres of private hunting land for weekly use. If interested, please reach out to us. Additionally, the county boasts thousands of acres of state-owned public hunting lands. A dedicated space for hanging and dressing your deer can be provided upon request.

For motorcycle enthusiasts, this area offers some of the finest motorcycle routes like the Windy 9 that includes the famous Triple Nickel. Let this place serve as your home base and the starting point for your daily rides.

Guest access

Guests will have the entire home, a very large flat front yard and covered outdoor space with poly-patio furniture all to themselves.

We do hope you’ll make yourselves at home and enjoy your stay at Lock 8 Lodge.

PS - Please note the back half of the property, beyond tall hedge, is closed to guests (private property). We ask guests to respect the boundaries and signs posted. Thank you.

Other things to note

Things to keep in mind when booking:
1. Smoking is not allowed indoors.
2. No Parties or events are not allowed.
3. Keep noise and music down after 11:00pm.
4. Guests must be at least 25 years old to book.
5. No pets allowed.
6. Children are welcome but must be supervised at all times, as the home is near State Route 60 and the river.
7. Cell service can be spotty; WiFi calling is recommended.
8. WiFi and a smart TV are provided, but there’s no cable. You can log into your own streaming accounts.
9. This home uses well water and a septic system, so only septic-safe, biodegradable items should be flushed or put down the drain.

Local Highlights:
The twin cities of Malta & McConnelsville are a quick 10-minute drive (7 miles south) and offer a variety of dining options, shopping, groceries, gas stations, museums, a library, the historic Opera House Theatre and even a local brewery.

The property is conveniently situated:
• 9 miles/20 minutes from Blue Rock State Park, Lake & Forest.
• 16 miles/21 minutes from Wolf Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range.
• 17 miles/24 minutes from Jesse Owens State Park & Wildlife Area, Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area, Miner’s Memorial Park & the Big Muskie bucket.
• 20 miles/35 minutes from The Wilds.
• 25 miles/35 minutes from Burr Oak State Park, Lodge and Lake.
• 35 miles/47 minutes from Baileys Bike Trail System
• Zanesville is located 19 miles north, Athens 43 miles Southwest & Marietta 43 miles southeast.