Excellent spot for a get away. If you wanted to get in the Hocking area but without the Hocking chaos, this is the area. We could have easily commuted to some of the iconic Hocking landmarks, and that might be a good idea for you. As for my family, with the age of our kids, Lake Hope and its beach and trail system was plenty for us. The bumpy unpaved backroads to the Moonville tunnel was a lot for our minivan, but great fun for the kids. McArthur provided all we needed for supplies and groceries, even as very small town. You just need to not expect to see a Whole Foods or a Starbucks. Enjoy the local places. Also, the Lake Hope dining lodge was truly excellent. The brisket was amazing. The cabin itself was excellent. It was clean, and had many amenities we appreciated. The Monopoly, Uno, and Packman games were well loved, and we were never wanting when it came to utensils, pots and pans. The addition of a piano might have just been a decoration for most, but my young pianist was thrilled. It was also great to have for our Family worship. Finally, as family in a major metro area, it was truly special to stay up late, turn out the lights, and just enjoy the quiet night and see more stars than our light polluted home town could ever manage. Thanks for the excellent mini-cation.