Wheelchair Accessibility at
Pool House Lodge
A Cabin with a Roll-In Shower: What to Expect
Pool House Lodge in Hocking Hills, Ohio, has exterior ramps to the main and lower floors and step-free access to the firepit and indoor pool deck. The Queen Ensuite has a roll-in shower and grab bars; the lower-floor bathroom has a transfer shower. The Pirate Bunk Room’s two bottom bunks have overhead grab bars and sleep two guests. Pool entry requires steps; there is no pool lift. The upper floor is not wheelchair accessible.
Listed on Becoming Rentable — a directory for accessible short-term rentals.
We’re also listed on Stayability, a new directory for accessible vacation rentals. Pool House Lodge earned Tier 3, Stayability’s highest verification level.
Parking & Arrival
- Accessible parking directly in front of the cabin
- Lit path and step-free ramp to the main level
Ramps & Level Access
- Exterior ramps provide step-free access to the main and lower levels
- Main living areas, kitchen, and Queen Ensuite are on the main level
- Well-lit ramps from dusk to dawn
Queen Ensuite
- 36” doorway
- Roll-in shower with a seat
- Grab bars in the shower and at the toilet
- Located by the step-free front door
Kitchen & Dining Room
- Approximately 5 feet of wheelchair-friendly kitchen workspace
- Dishwasher within reach of the work area
- Room for wheelchair seating at the dining table
Living Room
- Wheelchair-friendly great room
- Main-level toilet with a grab bar
Porch
- The main-level porch is reached without steps
Game Room
- Reached through the exterior ramp system
- Open layout with room to move around
Pirate-Themed Bunk Room
- Lower bunks have overhead grab bars
Indoor Pool
- Step-free route to the indoor pool deck
No pool lift. The deck is wheelchair accessible, but the pool itself does not have a motorized lift.
Accessible Bathroom
- Transfer shower with seat and grab bar
- Located adjacent to the game room
Rear Porch
- The exterior ramp system connects to the lower patio
- The hot tub and barrel sauna are on this patio
Fire Ring
- Connected to the lower patio by the accessible route
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions guests ask us most often before booking.
Is Pool House Lodge wheelchair accessible? +
Pool House Lodge has step-free access to the main and lower levels through the exterior ramp system. There is accessible parking, a 36-inch doorway and roll-in shower in the Queen Ensuite, grab bars, a lower-level transfer shower, and a step-free route to the indoor pool deck. The pool does not have a lift.
Can I get between levels without stairs? +
Yes. The exterior ramp system provides step-free access to the main and lower levels. There is no elevator.
Is Pool House Lodge a good cabin for mixed-ability groups? +
It can work well for mixed-ability groups because the main and lower levels have step-free access. The main-level Queen Ensuite has a 36-inch doorway and roll-in shower. Contact us before booking if someone in your group has a specific mobility need.
Check the Details That Matter to Your Stay
The main-level ensuite has a 36-inch doorway, a roll-in shower and a toilet grab bar. The lower-level bathroom has a transfer shower. These are different shower arrangements; choose the room that fits your needs.
- Getting between levels: The main and lower levels connect through the exterior ramp system.
- Pool access: The pool deck is wheelchair accessible. There is no pool lift.
- Arrival: Paved, flat parking includes an accessible space and a covered drop-off area, with a level paved path to the main entrance ramp.
- Measurements to confirm: Contact us about shower dimensions, turning space, bed height, transfer space and ramp slope if these affect your stay.
Share your mobility equipment dimensions and the spaces you need to use. We can discuss specific measurements and photos before you decide to book.
Floor Plans: Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Access Routes
Use these floor plans to locate bedrooms, bathrooms and shared spaces at Pool House Lodge. The main and lower floors connect by exterior ramps. The upper floor is not wheelchair accessible. Floor plans do not establish turning space, transfer clearance or equipment fit.
Select a floor below or open its plan at full size.
Main floor — queen ensuite bedroom
Upper floor — two queen bedrooms and bunk room
Lower floor — queen, queen-plus-bunk and Pirate bunk rooms
Pool depth is 4–6 ft. See current pool specifications.
Have Questions Before You Book?
Tell us what would make the stay work for your group. We can talk through the routes, rooms, bathrooms, and pool area before you book.