I can tell you about the trails and the hot tub, but let's be honest about why the kids will remember this trip: the goats.
If you've been searching for a hocking hills cabin with farm animals and coming up empty, that's because there's really only one place to look. Bigfoot Bungalow sits on 50 private acres off Voris Road in Logan, and the farm crew — goats, chickens, ducks, and the occasional surprise visitor — lives right there with you for the whole stay. No entry fee, no parking situation, no loading everyone back in the car. You're already there.
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Who Lives at Bigfoot Bungalow? Meet the Cast
The goats are the headliners — and they know it. Over time a few recurring personality types have made themselves very clear.
The Alarm Clock has decided that your schedule and the correct schedule are the same schedule, and breakfast should have happened already. By the second morning, guests usually hear them before the coffee finishes brewing.
The Food Critic will accept the provided snacks, evaluate them at length, and provide feedback through a series of gestures that require no translation. They are discerning. They will let you know.
Beyond the goats, the chickens and ducks free-roam and tend to appear wherever they feel like it — the deck, near the firepit, occasionally expressing an opinion about your parking spot.
Why On-Property Animals Beat a Drive to a Petting Zoo
The Hocking Hills area does have third-party farm experiences worth visiting. But there's a real case for having the animals right at your cabin, and it's not complicated.
| On-Property at Bigfoot | Off-Site Petting Zoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry fee | No extra cost | Typically ticketed |
| Drive time | Zero — you're already there | 15–45+ min |
| Timing | Whenever you feel like it | Business hours only |
| Repeat visits | Three times before breakfast if you want | One trip per day at best |
There's something different about an animal interaction that happens on your own timeline, in your own space.
What About Rumpke?
Rumpke is a semi-wild rescued raccoon who lives on the property — and she shows up on her own terms. If you see her, consider yourself lucky. Admire her from a distance, don't approach or feed her, and don't plan your itinerary around her. She's lore. She's a bonus.
The animals are the part that ends up in the story. The goat with opinions. The chicken someone named. The moment grandma stopped taking the photo and just watched.
Choose Your Basecamp
Bigfoot Bungalow
Fifty private acres, farm animals, a stocked fishing pond, and private trails — with room for up to 16. Your own slice of Hocking Hills.
Book Bigfoot BungalowHillside Haven
In-town Logan ease with single-level, no-step entry, a private hot tub, and a covered gazebo. Restaurants and groceries minutes away.
Book Hillside HavenHarden Hideaway
A whole-house, three-bedroom retreat next door to Haven in town — with in-unit laundry, a sunroom workspace, and a five-person hot-tub deck. An easy in-town basecamp for a group.
Book Harden HideawayFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring anything to feed the animals?
Nope. Goat snacks are provided by the property. Just show up at the enclosure and let the Food Critic judge what you're offering.
Is the farm animal experience safe for toddlers?
Yes — interaction happens from outside the enclosure, so there's a natural separation. Kids should be supervised, which you're already doing.
Are the farm animals there year-round?
Yes. Bigfoot Bungalow has farm animals on-property through every season. The goats in winter are, if anything, more opinionated than in summer.