Pool House Lodge is a 7-bedroom family reunion cabin rental in McArthur, Ohio (Vinton County) — Southern Hocking Hills — on 22 private wooded acres, with a private heated indoor pool, hot tub, and full wheelchair accessibility. Sleeps up to 20 guests. About 90 minutes southeast of Columbus.
Pool House Lodge in McArthur, Ohio is one of the best family reunion cabin rentals in the state. It sleeps up to 20 guests on 22 private wooded acres in the Southern Region of Hocking Hills (Vinton County), with a private heated indoor pool that runs year-round, a hot tub, game room, and a full chef's kitchen. About 90 minutes southeast of Columbus, 11.4 miles from Ash Cave, and 15 miles from Old Man's Cave.
What Makes a Good Family Reunion Cabin in Ohio?
Before booking anything, check these five things:
- Real sleeping capacity — not square footage on paper, but actual beds for your headcount
- A shared gathering space — somewhere the whole group can be in the same room at once
- Something to do for every age — if hiking is the only option, you lose half the group
- Privacy — you don't want neighbors 40 feet away when there are 20 of you
- A rain plan — Ohio weather in spring, summer, and fall will test you
Pool House Lodge covers all five. The 22 wooded acres mean you have the entire property to yourselves. The heated indoor pool is the rain plan. Between the pool, the hot tub, the game room, the woods, and the trails on the property, both the 8-year-olds and the 75-year-olds will find something to do.
How Many People Can Pool House Lodge Sleep for a Family Reunion?
| Pool House Lodge — Family Reunion Facts | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Sleeps up to 20 guests |
| Bedrooms | 7 bedrooms across three levels |
| Bathrooms | 5 full bathrooms |
| Indoor Pool | 15×28 ft, heated to 82–84°F, year-round, private |
| Hot Tub | Seats 8, outdoor lower patio |
| Game Room | Pool table, foosball, arcade games, 75″ TV |
| Fire Ring | 20-ft concrete pad, 10 Adirondack chairs, smokeless |
| Property | 22 private wooded acres, no neighboring cabins |
| On-Site Trails | 0.6-mile Gnome Trail + Swing Trail with hilltop views |
| Kitchen | Chef's kitchen, gas range, double ovens, 2 dishwashers, Weber grill |
| Laundry | 3 washer/dryer sets on-site |
| Parking | 10 vehicles, paved, flat, EV charging available |
| Wheelchair Access | Step-free ramps, roll-in shower, grab bars |
| Drive from Columbus | ~1.5 hours |
| Drive from Cincinnati | ~2.5 hours |
| Drive from Cleveland | ~2.5 hours |
| Drive from Dayton | ~2 hours |
| Drive from Pittsburgh | ~3 hours |
Property note: The 22 wooded acres are unfenced and open. Children must be supervised at all times when outdoors on the property.
Pool House Lodge sleeps up to 20 guests — real sleeping capacity across 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The gathering spaces, dining table, and kitchen are all proportional to 20 people. Nobody is crammed around a table that seats eight.
Does Pool House Lodge Have an Indoor Pool for Year-Round Reunions?
Yes. The private heated indoor pool is why most reunion groups pick Pool House Lodge over everything else they looked at. It's 15×28 ft, climate-controlled, heated to 82–84°F, and open every month of the year. Weather has nothing to do with whether you get to use it.
For large groups, an indoor pool is the difference between a reunion that works and one that doesn't. It rains on Saturday? Nobody cares. The pool is right there. Kids swim. Adults drift into the hot tub on the lower patio. The whole group ends up in the same building without anyone having to coordinate it.
Where Is Pool House Lodge Located in Ohio?
Pool House Lodge is in McArthur, Ohio, in the Southern Region of Hocking Hills — about 25 minutes from Lake Hope State Park and roughly 90 minutes southeast of Columbus. For Ohio families spread across Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, and Cleveland, McArthur sits in a reasonable middle ground. Far enough out to feel like a real escape, close enough that nobody is driving four hours to get there.
What Is There to Do Near Pool House Lodge for a Family Reunion?
On the Property
The property itself has more going on than most cabins in the region. There's an outdoor fire ring with 10 Adirondack chairs and firewood available 8 minutes away at Campbell's Market. A 0.6-mile Gnome Trail winds through the woods with hidden gnomes kids hunt for along the path — walking sticks are provided. The Swing Trail leads up to a hilltop swing with aerial views of the lodge. Some groups never make it off the acreage. Two days go fast.
Ash Cave — 11.4 miles
The closest major trail to the lodge and one of the most accessible in the Hocking Hills system. The main path to the cave is paved and nearly flat — works for grandparents with canes and parents pushing strollers. The cave itself is enormous. Worth every minute of the drive.
Old Man's Cave — 15 miles
Hocking Hills' most visited trail for good reason. The gorge winds through sandstone formations and past waterfalls. If anyone in your group hasn't been, this is the one to do. About 25–30 minutes from the lodge.
Lake Hope State Park — 16.6 miles
Fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, and a lake beach. Good for a group day trip when the weather cooperates. Trails range from easy lake walks to longer backcountry loops, so different fitness levels can split off and meet back at the water.
John Glenn Astronomy Park — 15.6 miles
A dark-sky astronomy park with public telescope nights. If your reunion falls on a clear evening, this is a memorable add. Check their schedule before planning around it.
Moonville Tunnel — 18.2 miles
A historic railroad tunnel with a ghost story attached. Short hike in, big payoff. The tunnel is genuinely dramatic at dusk. Works for all ages and takes less than an hour round-trip.
Horseback Riding, Golf Simulator & More
Equestrian Ridge Farm (8.7 miles) does horseback riding for something different. WiseGuys Golf Simulator (5.6 miles) is a solid indoor option when the weather turns. Hocking Hills Scenic Air Tours (8.4 miles) offers aerial views of the region. Le Petite Chevalier Winery and Vineyard is 5.2 miles out and runs food truck Saturdays.
When Should You Book Pool House Lodge for a Family Reunion?
The lodge is available year-round. Summer weekends fill up 4–6 months out — if you're targeting July or August, lock in dates early. Fall (September through November) books almost as fast because Hocking Hills in fall foliage is a different experience. Spring is underrated: waterfalls run at full force in April and May, the property is green, and rates are usually lower than peak summer.
Winter works too. The indoor pool makes the cold irrelevant. A snowy cabin in January with 20 family members who have nowhere to be is one of the better reunion setups — nobody rushes to leave.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Reunion Cabins in Ohio
What is the best cabin for a family reunion in Ohio?
Pool House Lodge in McArthur, Ohio is one of the top options for large-group family reunions in the state. It sleeps up to 20 guests across 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, has a private heated indoor pool open year-round, sits on 22 private wooded acres in Hocking Hills, and is wheelchair accessible. About 90 minutes southeast of Columbus.
How many people does Pool House Lodge sleep?
Up to 20 guests across 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. Your group has exclusive access to the entire 22-acre property when you book. This is full sleeping capacity — not a number that requires overflow sleeping on couches.
Does Pool House Lodge have an indoor pool?
Yes. A private heated indoor swimming pool — 15×28 ft, 82–84°F, open every month of the year. It's enclosed inside the lodge, climate-controlled, and only your group has access. It's the main reason large reunion groups pick this property over everything else in Hocking Hills.
Where is Pool House Lodge located in Ohio?
McArthur, Ohio — Southern Region of Hocking Hills. About 25 minutes from Lake Hope State Park and 25–30 minutes from Old Man's Cave. Drive times: Columbus ~1.5 hrs, Cincinnati ~2.5 hrs, Cleveland ~2.5 hrs, Dayton ~2 hrs, Pittsburgh ~3 hrs.
Is Pool House Lodge good for reunions with kids?
Yes. Kids under 10 will spend most of the trip in the pool. Older kids enjoy the Gnome Trail, Swing Trail, and game room on the property. Adults get enough space to actually sit down and talk to relatives they only see once a year.
Is Pool House Lodge wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Step-free ramp access, dedicated accessible parking, roll-in shower with zero-curb entry and grab bars, and 36-inch doorways. The entire property connects via ramps. See the full accessibility details here.
What is there to do on the property at Pool House Lodge?
Private heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, fire ring with 10 Adirondack chairs, 0.6-mile Gnome Trail through the woods, Swing Trail to a hilltop view, game room with pool table and arcade, 4 covered porches, and 22 private wooded acres. Most groups have more than enough to fill two or three days without leaving the property.
Ready to Book Your Family Reunion?
Pool House Lodge sleeps up to 20 guests — heated indoor pool, hot tub, 7 bedrooms, 22 private acres in Hocking Hills, Ohio.
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Posted July 9, 2026