The Lily Pad at Hocking Hills is a converted shipping container cabin featuring a giant covered porch with a swing bed and hot tub. Nestled on 13 acres of woods in Ohio, just 2 miles from Old Man’s Cave, this cabin demonstrates how outdoor living space can maximize a tiny footprint.
Inside, the container features a full kitchen with modern and retro accents, a cozy living room with gas fireplace, and a first-floor bedroom with a huge picture window. The glamorous bathroom includes a rainfall shower head, completing this stylish retreat.
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Shipping Container Cabin with Expansive Covered Porch
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Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Gas Grill, and Swing Bed
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Morning Coffee Spot on the Porch
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Evening Relaxation with String Lights
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Kitchen with Modern and Retro Accents
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Well-Stocked Kitchen for Cooking In
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Kitchen Sink with Forest View
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Open Floor Plan from Kitchen to Living Room
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Cozy Living Room with Gas Fireplace
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Burnt Orange Couch Adds Color
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Glamorous Bathroom Design
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Rainfall Shower Head
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Bathroom Vanity Area
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Bedroom with Huge Picture Window
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Thoughtful Bedroom Details
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Highland Cow Art Above the Bed
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Motorized Glass Garage Door Connects Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
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Design Details
- Name: The Lily Pad
- Type: Converted shipping container cabin
- Location: Hocking Hills, Ohio (2 miles from Old Man’s Cave)
- Property: 13 acres of woods
- Bedroom: First-floor with full-view picture window
- Bathroom: Private with rainfall shower head
- Kitchen: Full kitchen with cooktop, toaster oven, microwave, small refrigerator with freezer
- Living Room: Gas fireplace, small dining table for 2
- Climate Control: Fully heated and air conditioned with Nest thermostat
- Entertainment: YouTube TV and WiFi
- Special Feature: Motorized glass garage door
- Outdoor Porch: Hot tub for two, swing bed, gas grill, fire pit
- Outdoor Amenities: Large ceiling fan, string lights
- Access: Keyless entry pad
- Availability: Airbnb rental
Lessons from This Container Cabin
The Lily Pad offers insights for shipping container conversions:
- Covered porches multiply usable space – Outdoor living areas effectively double a tiny cabin’s footprint
- Motorized garage doors create flexible openings – Glass garage doors connect indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly
- Hot tubs enhance cabin rentals – Outdoor amenities create memorable experiences for guests
- First-floor bedrooms suit all guests – No loft climbing means accessibility for everyone
- Picture windows frame views – Large windows bring the forest inside
- Modern and retro can blend – Mixing design eras creates unique character
- Fully equipped kitchens add value – Guests appreciate the ability to cook their own meals
- Gas fireplaces provide ambiance without maintenance – Easy warmth without hauling wood
- String lights create evening atmosphere – Simple touches enhance the outdoor experience
- Smart thermostats enable remote management – Nest systems help with rental property climate control
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Darling place.
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I don’t want to stay there, I want to LIVE there! Absolutely gorgeous throughout, and such nice views! Who would not want to be there?
Right? It’s a truly lovely space!
WOW!!!!!!
Cost of building it.
Thanks
Probably far too much… far, far too much
You had me at the swinging couch and hottub cute place.
Very nice. Where’d you get the great couch?
Isn’t it hard to watch tv from couch or does it swivel?
Thanks for sharing.
This is the nicest I’ve ever seen! Truly!
Nice. . .?
I am in love…the design and layout are superb!!