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Large Group Rentals · Hocking Hills, Ohio

Planning a Hocking Hills Cabin Stay for 16–20 Guests

Practical questions, examples and flexible plans

By Pool House Family · Updated

Check actual beds, bathroom sharing and dining seats before activities. The advertised guest capacity is only one number; floor plans reveal connecting rooms and routes requiring stairs.

Photos show Pool House Lodge and visits shared in its guides. They illustrate planning questions, not measurements or a guarantee of suitability.

Start a room worksheet

Record each household’s bed-sharing preferences, bedtime, bathroom needs and ability to use stairs. Allocate essential access needs first. Ask before assigning a queen bed to share or a bunk. The lodge example has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and a building limit of 20, including babies, children and daytime visitors.

Pool House Lodge back porches and decks at dusk — Hocking Hills, Ohio
Confirm depth, water entry and supervision separately from access to the pool deck.
Pool House Lodge main level — queen ensuite bedroom floor plan
Trace bedroom, bathroom and shared-space routes. A floor plan does not establish clear widths or transfer space.

Read the bedroom example

Pool House Lodge example: seven bedrooms, up to 20 guests
FloorBedroomBedsSleeps
MainQueen Ensuite1 queen2
UpperRiver Rock Bedroom1 queen2
UpperDouble Bunk Den2 twin-bunk sets4
UpperCow Bedroom1 queen2
LowerPirate Bunk Room2 twin-bunk sets4
LowerBlue Room1 queen + 1 twin-bunk set4
LowerLong Bedroom1 queen2

At full occupancy, guests share queens and use upper and lower bunks. No documented bunk weight limit is available.

Pool House Lodge upper level — two queen bedrooms and bunk room floor plan
Trace bedroom, bathroom and shared-space routes. A floor plan does not establish clear widths or transfer space.
Pool House Lodge lower level — queen, queen-plus-bunk and pirate bunk rooms floor plan
Trace bedroom, bathroom and shared-space routes. A floor plan does not establish clear widths or transfer space.

Trace the routes on the plans

Guests enter Double Bunk Den through River Rock via a sliding barn door. Assign those rooms with shared access in mind. Upper rooms require stairs and there is no elevator. Step-free travel between main and lower floors uses exterior ramps. The main ensuite has a roll-in shower; downstairs has a transfer shower. Plans do not establish clear widths or transfer space; confirm essential measurements.

Private heated indoor pool at Pool House Lodge — Hocking Hills, Ohio
Confirm depth, water entry and supervision separately from access to the pool deck.
Game room at Pool House Lodge — pool table, foosball, arcade cabinet — large group cabin Hocking Hills
Indoor games offer an alternative to swimming; check room location and access.

Plan dining separately

The island and dining table seat 15 combined. A folding table and extra chairs are available. Keep routes clear with seats occupied. The kitchen has an electric range and oven, two dishwashers and double sinks. Assign shopping, cooking and cleanup and check the inventory for your menu. Cribs and high chairs are not provided.

Barrel sauna with rolling hill views at Pool House Lodge
Check sauna entry, capacity and posted instructions separately from patio access.
Great room at Pool House Lodge — stone fireplace, vaulted log ceiling, sectional sofa — large group cabin Hocking Hills
Use this property example to check routes, shared space and arrival arrangements; photos do not establish measurements.

Coordinate activities and arrivals

Check sound when allocating early sleepers. The game room is downstairs; cornhole and disc golf are outdoors. The pool is approximately 4–6 ft deep, with step-free deck access but no lift. It has no set hours during the stay, but rules and active supervision apply; no lifeguard is on site. Parking accommodates ten vehicles. One non-Tesla charger and a separate 50-amp outlet are available; bring a compatible charger for the outlet. Campbell’s Market is about ten minutes away.

Chef's kitchen at Pool House Lodge — blue cabinets, granite counters, double dishwashers — Hocking Hills large group cabin
Confirm cooking equipment and serving space for your group’s menu.

Video: see the example spaces

Use the existing property video for context. Confirm current measurements and rules separately; this overview is not an access inspection or safety demonstration.

Common planning questions

Does sleeps 20 mean dining seats for 20?

No. The island and dining table seat 15 combined. A folding table and extra chairs are available; plan the setup for your group.

Which rooms should we assign first?

Start with essential access and bathroom needs, then room-sharing and bedtime preferences. Check stairs and connecting bedrooms.

What should we check about bunks?

Ask about height, headroom, ladder access and documented limits. For transfers, check space beside the bed. The lodge has no documented bunk weight limit.

Continue planning

Use the room and meal example, accessible-cabin checklist, pool details and safety video, rainy-day alternatives and regional visitor guide for the next decision. For the property shown, see rooms and facilities and specific access features and limitations.

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