Pool House Lodge is a large group cabin rental in McArthur, Ohio — Southern Hocking Hills — that sleeps up to 20 guests across 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 22 private wooded acres, with a private heated indoor pool open year-round. About 90 minutes southeast of Columbus and 25 minutes from Old Man's Cave.
Choose rooms around your group’s bedtimes and mobility needs, then plan meals around 15 seats at the kitchen island and dining table combined. A folding table and extra chairs are available for additional seating.
Plan Rooms Around Access and Bathroom Needs
The lodge accommodates up to 20 guests in 7 bedrooms across three levels, with 5 full bathrooms. Review the room layout and bedroom photos and descriptions together before assigning rooms.
- Main-level bathroom: The ensuite has a 36-inch doorway, roll-in shower and toilet grab bar.
- Lower-level bathroom: A transfer shower provides a different arrangement from the main-level roll-in shower.
- Moving between levels: Step-free access to the main and lower levels is through the exterior ramp system. Check the accessibility details when choosing rooms.
- Parking: Paved, flat parking accommodates 10 vehicles, including an accessible space.
For a reunion, anniversary, birthday, holiday gathering or retreat, start with your overnight guest count, room assignments and shared meals. Check the booking requirements and policies before planning activities or inviting additional visitors.
How Are the 20 Sleeping Spaces Arranged?
| Level | Sleeping arrangements |
|---|---|
| Main level — sleeps 2 | One queen ensuite bedroom; roll-in shower and 36-inch ensuite doorway. |
| Upper level — sleeps 8 | Two queen bedrooms and a room with two sets of twin bunks. A barn door connects the River Rock and bunk rooms. |
| Lower level — sleeps 10 | Pirate room with two sets of twin bunks, a queen-plus-twin-bunk bedroom, and a queen bedroom. |
Floor Plans for Bedroom Assignments
There are five queen beds and ten twin bunk beds across the seven bedrooms. At full occupancy, guests share queen beds and use both upper and lower bunks. Review the plans together to choose rooms that suit your group.
Select a level below. Each plan can also be opened at full size.
Main level — queen ensuite bedroom
Upper level — two queen bedrooms and bunk room
Lower level — queen, queen-plus-bunk and Pirate bunk rooms
Pool depth is 3–6 ft; the older drawing labels it 4–6 ft. The pool deck has step-free access; there is no pool lift. See current pool specifications.
For step-free access, use the main and lower levels via the exterior ramps. Upper-level bedrooms require stairs; there is no elevator. See the access details and bedroom photos when choosing rooms.
Exterior ramps provide step-free access to the main and lower levels. Review the specific access features when assigning rooms. The upper-level bedrooms require stairs, and there is no elevator. The indoor pool deck has step-free access; there is no pool lift.
Plan Shared Meals: 15 Dining Seats Plus Extra Seating
The kitchen island and dining table seat 15 guests combined. A 6-foot folding table is available in the Owner's bedroom closet, with extra chairs on the lower patio. Plan the seating arrangement for your group before meals; sleeping capacity and fixed dining seating are different.
The kitchen has two dishwashers, and the great room, game room and covered outdoor spaces give the group places to gather or take a break. See the kitchen and amenity details and private indoor-pool guide.
Why Large Groups Choose Pool House Lodge
A group of up to 20 can stay at one property with 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, shared gathering spaces and a private heated indoor pool. Families can arrange rooms around bedtimes and mobility needs while keeping meals and time together at the same lodge.
The kitchen has double dishwashers and double sinks. The game room has a pool table, foosball, arcade, board games, puzzles, and cornhole. The covered back deck overlooks the rolling hills with an outdoor fireplace. The fire ring has 10 Adirondack chairs. The property has private trails on 22 wooded acres. There's no reason to leave unless you want to.
Full Specs — Large Group Cabin Hocking Hills
| Pool House Lodge — Complete Specs | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Sleeps up to 20 guests |
| Bedrooms | 7 bedrooms across three levels |
| Bathrooms | 5 full bathrooms |
| Dining seating | 15 at the kitchen island and dining table combined; folding table and extra chairs available |
| Indoor Pool | 15×28 ft, heated to 82–84°F, private, year-round |
| Hot Tub | 8-person outdoor, lower covered patio with hill views |
| Sauna | 4-person cedar barrel sauna, lower patio |
| Game Room | Pool table, foosball, full arcade cabinet, 75″ TV, board games |
| Kitchen | Chef's kitchen, gas range, double ovens, double dishwashers, double sinks, full bar, Weber grill |
| Fire Ring | 20-ft concrete pad, 10 Adirondack chairs, smokeless |
| Property | 22 private wooded acres — no neighboring cabins visible |
| On-Site Trails | Gnome Trail (0.6 mi) + Swing Trail with hilltop views |
| Laundry | 3 washer/dryer sets on-site |
| Parking | 10 vehicles, paved, flat, EV charging |
| Wheelchair Access | Exterior ramps to main and lower levels, main-level roll-in shower and 36-inch ensuite doorway, accessible parking; full accessibility details |
| WiFi | High-speed, smart TVs in every bedroom |
| Rating | 4.93 stars across 55+ reviews on Airbnb and VRBO |
| 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: Children must be supervised at all times when outdoors on the property.
What Amenities Does Pool House Lodge Have for Large Groups?
What Types of Large Groups Stay at Pool House Lodge?
The property is used year-round by a wide range of groups. The common thread: they want everyone under one roof instead of split across two or three smaller properties.
- Family reunions — multiple generations, one property, no coordinating across cabins
- Multigenerational trips — wheelchair-friendly features, grandparents to grandkids all in one place
- Milestone birthdays — 40th, 50th, 60th — pool, hot tub, game room, fire pit
- Corporate retreats — team of 10–20, fully private, fast WiFi, chef's kitchen
- Holiday weekends — Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Fourth of July, Labor Day
- Fall foliage trips — 25 min from Old Man's Cave, October peak color
- Bachelorette parties — pool, hot tub, game room, no outside venue needed
- Sports team trips — team bonding, full kitchen, game room, enough room for everyone
- Church retreats — private property, meeting space, full kitchen setup
What Is There to Do Near Pool House Lodge?
Groceries: Campbell’s Market is about 10 minutes from the lodge. Plan a grocery stop for shared meals before settling in.
Old Man's Cave — 15 miles
The most visited trail in Hocking Hills. The gorge winds through sandstone formations and past waterfalls. About 25–30 minutes from the lodge — a classic day trip for the group.
Ash Cave — 11.4 miles / About 20 minutes
Ohio's largest recess cave. The main trail is paved and nearly flat, making it one of the most accessible major attractions in the region. Check the trail and accessibility details for your group.
Lake Hope State Park — 20 miles / About 30 minutes
Fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, mountain biking. Good option for a group day out when the weather cooperates. Multiple trail difficulty levels.
John Glenn Astronomy Park — 15.6 miles
One of Ohio's designated dark-sky parks. Public telescope nights. Check their schedule before planning around it — a clear night here is memorable.
Moonville Tunnel — About 30 minutes
A historic railroad tunnel with a local ghost story. Allow about 30 minutes each way for the drive, plus time to explore.
Horseback Riding & More
Equestrian Ridge Farm (8.7 mi) for horseback riding, WiseGuys Golf Simulator (5.6 mi) for indoor golf, and Le Petite Chevalier Winery (5.2 mi) for a Friday or Saturday evening.
What Guests Say
"Best experience in 20 years. Photos don't do it justice. Having two dishwashers and two sinks made hosting 20 people effortless."
"The pool made the trip. Everyone stayed together for once — no splitting up, no missing out."
"The first cabin we've found that is TRULY handicap accessible. They thought of everything."
Frequently Asked Questions — Large Group Cabin Hocking Hills
Which bedrooms connect, and which offer more privacy?
On the upper level, the River Rock queen bedroom connects to the Double Bunk Den through a sliding barn door. Guests enter the bunk room through River Rock, so these rooms work best for one family or guests comfortable sharing that access. For more privacy, consider the main-level Queen Ensuite, the only bedroom on that floor with its own bathroom; the upper-level Cow Room, a separate queen bedroom that does not share the connecting access between River Rock and the bunk room; or the lower-level Log Room, a separate queen bedroom. The lower-level Blue Room has a queen bed and twin bunks together in one bedroom. Use the floor plans to arrange rooms around your group’s privacy, bedtime and mobility needs.
Can relatives visit during the day without staying overnight?
Yes, provided the total number of people in the building at any one time—including overnight guests and daytime visitors—does not exceed 20. This is the occupancy limit established by our building permit.
Do babies count toward the 20-person limit?
Yes. Babies and children count toward the building’s 20-person occupancy limit, along with adults.
Are cribs and high chairs provided?
No. Cribs and high chairs are not provided. Please bring your own if needed.
What cookware, dishes and serving equipment are available for group meals?
See the Amenities & Appliances section for details about the kitchen equipment, cookware, dishes and serving supplies available at the lodge.
What minimum stay, payment and cancellation terms apply?
See the Booking section of our FAQs for booking terms. Check availability for your dates for current minimum-stay requirements and pricing.
How many guests can stay at Pool House Lodge?
Pool House Lodge sleeps up to 20 guests across 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms in Hocking Hills, Ohio. Queen bedrooms, bunk rooms and a queen-plus-bunk bedroom provide sleeping options across three levels. The group has exclusive use of the private heated indoor pool during its stay.
Can all 20 guests sit at the dining table?
No. The kitchen island and dining table seat 15 combined. A folding table and extra chairs are available; plan additional seating for a group of 20.
Are there Hocking Hills cabins that sleep 20 people?
Yes. Pool House Lodge sleeps up to 20 guests. It is designed for groups of 10–20 who want to stay together on one private property rather than splitting across multiple smaller cabins.
Does Pool House Lodge have a private indoor pool?
Yes. A 15×28 ft private heated indoor pool, open year-round, climate-controlled, exclusively for your group. Full pool specs and FAQ here.
How far is Pool House Lodge from Columbus, Ohio?
About 1.5 hours southeast of Columbus. From Cincinnati, about 2.5 hours. From Cleveland, about 2.5 hours. From Dayton, about 2 hours. From Pittsburgh, about 3 hours.
Does Pool House Lodge have enough bathrooms for 20 people?
Yes. 5 full bathrooms for up to 20 guests. Plan bathroom sharing alongside your room assignments before arrival.
Is Pool House Lodge wheelchair accessible?
Pool House Lodge has wheelchair-friendly features including exterior ramps to the main and lower levels, accessible parking, and a main-level Queen Ensuite with a 36-inch doorway, roll-in shower and grab bars. The indoor pool deck has step-free access. There is no pool lift. Read the full access details before booking.
What types of groups does Pool House Lodge work for?
Family reunions, multigenerational trips, milestone birthdays, corporate retreats, holiday gatherings, bachelorette parties, sports team trips, church retreats, and more. The property is designed for groups that want to stay together in one place instead of splitting into multiple smaller properties.
Check Availability for Your Group
Enter your dates and guest count on our booking page to check current availability and see the total price. Review the room layout and booking policies before reserving.
Check AvailabilityQuestions about room assignments? Call 740-729-8007 or email us.
Also see: Family Reunion Cabin Ohio → Multigenerational Cabin Ohio → Wheelchair-Friendly Cabin →
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