Beautiful A-Frame Chalet Lodge Located in Hocking Hills & Wayne National Forest Ohio

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WiFi
Swimming Pool
Sleeps 16
Pet Friendly
Hot Tub
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms

Sprawling 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Chalet on 40+ Acres with Private, Stocked Pond

Located in the Star of Hocking Hills, our gorgeous Chalet Lodge is convenient to all nearby outdoor fun, attractions, and state parks. Invite the entire family to join you on your Hocking Hills vacation when you stay at this amazing lodge. Our Chalet Lodge is a beautiful A-frame lodge that easily accommodates 16 guests with its comfortable living spaces, 5 luxurious bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, game room, and great outdoor spaces.

The lodge sits on a private 4-acre manicured lawn where guests can spend time outdoors to play yard games, sit around the outdoor firepit, cook out, explore the forest, or fish the 3-acre private pond. You are centrally located to all Athens, Logan, and Nelsonville have to offer allowing you to explore all of Southeast, Ohio! Our guests are minutes from Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Ohio University, and countless state lakes. Come explore, experience, and enjoy the great outdoors and the beautiful rolling hills of Hocking Hills and Wayne National Forest.

You will walk into this rambling rustic A-frame lodge to a large vaulted great room and a beautiful two-story stone fireplace. The lodge has a spacious main floor, two lofted areas, and a basement made for entertainment. We provide everything for you and your guests to have a memorable Hocking Hills experience. All you need to worry about is enjoying your time away at the cabin! The kitchen comes fully equipped with all the amenities and appliances you need to cook delicious homemade meals. Grab fresh ingredients from our local Kroger or dine out at one of our favorite local restaurants.

There is a grand dining area where you and your guests can spend quality time around the table. Instead of cooking in the kitchen, head through the French doors to the side porch where you can cook flame grilled burgers and veggies. Once you are filled up from your meal, head to the large sectional to relax and watch movies on the big flat screen TV. Put a movie in the DVD player and grab some buttery popcorn to top it off! The basement offers a great space for entertainment with a second living room, large flat screen TV, a game room with pool table and bar, and easy access to the hot tub and outdoor fire pit. There are so many rooms in this lodge, you may end up getting lost. Turn off all the lights in the lodge to play the most epic game of hide-n-seek!

Make sure you take the time to explore our 40+ acre property, which sits adjacent to 1,000+ acres of Wayne National Forest.

Stroll down the hill to the private, stocked pond for catch and release fishing, canoeing, or to simply enjoy nature. Accidentally fall asleep in the hammock (in warm months) that is set up by the firepit. After a long day of hiking and venturing into the wilderness, relax and unwind in the hot tub!

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At the Chalet Lodge, wake up and spend time outdoors! Sip your morning coffee off one of the many balconies that overlook the forest and pond. We have put outdoor furniture all around the property so you can sit back, relax, and become one with nature. You may find hidden caves and see some nearby wildlife. You cannot spend the weekend at the cabin without enjoying your evenings under the stars, making memories around a crackling fire while telling tales and roasting chocolate, gooey marshmallows. You & your guests will fall in love with this gorgeous property, the land, and open starry night sky that you will want to come back year after year. There is so much to experience, explore, and enjoy on the Chalet Lodge property itself, you may never want to leave!

A unique feature about the Chalet Lodge is that it doubles as a beautiful, rustic Hocking Hills Wedding Venue. The pole barn, along the backside of the beautiful A-frame, offers a great space to host romantic and intimate weddings. Our team is dedicated to making your wedding day all about you! Visit our Weddings Page for more information and to start planning your Hocking Hills destination wedding.

When you rent the Chalet Lodge, you are renting a complete experience. We like to show our guests how much we appreciate them. Our guests receive a 10% discount on their next outdoor adventure at Adventure Pro Outdoors. Book a canoe, kayak, or tube rental along the scenic Hocking River or book a guided ATV/UTV tour on Wayne National Forest to experience Hocking Hills like never before.

Property Perks

Pet Friendly
Hot Tub
Game Room
Private, stocked 3-acre pond with fishing dock – great for catch & release fishing
Canoe available on property to access pond
Hidden caves on property
Outdoor Fire Pit
Pole Barn – beautiful wedding venue!
Hunters Welcome

Amenities

Air Conditioning
No Smoking
Heating
Children Welcome
TV in living room
Satellite/cable
Pets Welcome
Hot Tub
Parking
Washer & Dryer
Electric Fireplace

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Grill
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Pantry Items
Dishes & Utensils

Chalet Cabin

Swimming Pool

Enjoy the above ground swimming pool at the Chalet Lodge after a long day of exploring the Hocking Hills Region. The pool overlooks the pond. Swimming is only OPEN from Memorial Day Weekend (late May) to Labor Day Weekend (early September).

40 x 18 feet pool with a depth of 54 inches.

Are the pools heated?
No, the pools are not heated therefore we have to wait until Memorial Day Weekend to open the pools.

Do we supply pool toys?
No, customers should plan on bringing their own pool toys.

Is there a lifeguard on duty?
No, there are no lifeguards on duty. Swimming in the pool is at their own risk. Customers sign a Pool Waiver at check-in that goes over the liability and use of the pool.

CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES!

Pool Rules

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What’s Nearby?

Hocking College 3.6 mi
Ohio University 12.2 mi
Hocking Hills State Park 14.1 mi
Lake Hope State Park 7.7 mi
Fun Barn 5.2 mi
Wayne National Forest Athens Unit 6.5 mi
Stuart’s Opera House 3.6 mi
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway 3.5 mi
Zaleski State Forest 8.5 mi
Robbins Crossing Historical Village 3.3 mi
Rocky Factory Outlet Store 3.5 mi

Rates

Prime Season Rate : Mar - Nov

Mon-Thu
$475

Fri-Sat
$650

Sun
$475

Base Occupancy
12

Additional Guests
$25/guest

Cleaning Fee
$50

Pets
$50/pet

Base Occupancy
12

Additional Guests
$25/guest

Cleaning Fee
$50

Pets
$50/pet

Off Season Rate : Dec - Feb

Mon-Thu
$350

Fri-Sat
$525

Sun
$350

Base Occupancy
12

Additional Guests
$25/guest

Cleaning Fee
$50

Pets
$50/pet

Holidays Rate

Mon-Thu
$500

Fri-Sat
$675

Sun
$500

Base Occupancy
12

Additional Guests
$25/guest

Cleaning Fee
$50

Pets
$50/pet

^{Rental rates are subject to change at any time. Rentals rates are based on a minimum occupancy of 12 guests. The Chalet Lodge can sleep up to 16 guests. Children 5 and under stay for free. Applicable fees & taxes apply to rental rates.}

Guest Reviews

Carol
December 2024

We loved our time at the chalet which was large enough to accommocate all 12 of our family visitors.

We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the Chalet! There were 12 of us, and we had plenty of space for the gang. Everyone had their own bed We were well-positioned to hike Old Man's Cave; hike just around the property. The hot tub and fire pit outside were great! A few used the sauna and raved about it! We loved the fireplace as the focal point of the home. The place was beautiful, and had plenty of cooking utensils, glasses, etc. The pool table was in use quite a few times; 2 TVs - super!

owner Owner's reply: Hi Carol, Thank you for staying with us at the Chalet Lodge! I'm glad to hear you there something there for everyone in your group to enjoy. Old Man's Cave is a Hocking Hills staple, I'm happy you were able to enjoy some time in nature! We hope you'll stay with us for your next trip to Hocking Hills!

Richard
December 2024

Great place for a loarge group. An amazing building!

Perfect for a large group. We love the hot tub in winter!

owner Owner's reply: Hi Richard, Thank you for staying with us at the Chalet Lodge! I'm happy to hear you were able to enjoy the amenities Chalet has to offer. Chalet provides a spacious environment to enjoy quality time with others. We hope you'll stay with us for your next trip to Hocking Hills!

Gordon
October 2024

A nice lodge but needs some TLC. And I cannot tolerate mice and that house has them.

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owner Owner's reply: Hi Gordon, thank you for staying with us at the Chalet lodge. I'm sad to hear you an issue with mice during your stay. Our cleaning team and maintenance staff are always monitoring for pests and animals and take preventative measures to ensure they are not in the cabins. However, as this cabin is located in a rural and wooded area, bugs and animals are more common. We do encourage guests to reach out during their stay if they have any issues as we more than happy to provide assistance. Thank you for your feedback and I hope you enjoyed your trip to Hocking Hills!

Dawn
August 2024

Relaxing

The location was beautiful and the amenities were good. There was plenty of space for everyone. What was disappointing was not being able to use the pool table or the oven.

owner Owner's reply: Thank you so much for staying at our Chalet Lodge, Dawn! We're so happy you enjoyed the space. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pool table & oven. We haven't had any recent issues with these amenities. We hope to have you back for a future stay!

Tyler
August 2024

We had a fantastic time.

There were a lot of great things. A pool, hot tub, sauna, private pond with canoes, paddles and life jackets and a little dock perfect for fishing. There were enough beds for everyone (14 people) and plenty of space inside and outside of the house for everyone to hang out and not feel cramped. The beds were comfy and all spaces were clean. There were some things that need maintenance, the ice maker in the fridge didn't work, drawers were broken or missing. Overall it was an amazing stay!

owner Owner's reply: We're so happy you and your guests had a fantastic time at our Chalet Lodge, Tyler! We love the space & amenities too! We take great pride in the space & the cleanliness. We will look into the maintenance items you mentioned. We hope you come back to visit us for a future Hocking Hills stay!

Susan
July 2024

Our family had a great time, lots of room to spread out and activities to enjoy.

Finding a place with lots of beds under one roof gives our family the opportunity to spend time together.

Owner's reply: We love knowing that your friends & family made memories at our Chalet Lodge... & we hope you continue to do so year after year! We hope you come back to visit us & Hocking Hills.

Olivia
June 2024

Perfect Family Time!

We loved the size of the cabin to relax. There was plenty of space for group eating and game playing. We could stay up late without disturbing family members that went to bed early. It was so nice being able to bring our pups. Of course our favorite part was the pool! We would recommend a larger or second refrigerator (besides the mini fridge). For guest safety, the side balcony should have a rail. The gates to the fence need fixed and a gate added to the stairwell to keep dogs secure.

Owner's reply: Hi Olivia, thank you for staying with us at Chalet lodge and leaving a review! I'm so glad to hear you were able to spend some quality time with your family. We definitely agree the pool is the best for those hot summer days in Hocking Hills! Thank you for your feedback on ways we can improve our lodge, we're always looking for ways to make guests more comfortable. We hope to host you again for your next Hocking Hills getaway!

Igor
June 2024

Relaxing

Cabin

Owner's reply: Thank you for staying in our Chalet Lodge, Igor! We hope to welcome you back to Hocking Hills soon!

patrice
March 2024

The Chalet was a clean and spacious home full of amenities - perfect for making family memories!

I was looking for a space to gather three generations of family members from three areas of Ohio for Easter weekend to continue traditions set by my grandma, who passed away in 2022. The Chalet was perfect! It was clean & spacious. From greenspace for wiffleball games and egg hunts to the pool table, hot tub, and private pond with canoes, there was something for everyone, and the home easily accommodated everyone comfortably. We hope to make it a yearly tradition for making family memories!

Owner's reply: Thank you for staying in our Chalet Lodge, Patrice! We are happy that our Chalet Lodge was spacious enough for your three generations of family to stay! I'm glad you were able to use and enjoy all the great amenities like the pond, hot tub, and the open yard. It's great to know you made some cherished memories and we can't wait to welcome you and your family back to the Chalet Lodge!

Dennis
January 2024

Loved the house and grounds. Perfect for out whole family

Very clean, well funished,comfortable furniture

Owner's reply: Hello Dennis, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Chalet Lodge! We pride ourselves on our cleanliness, and I'm glad you found the lodge comfortable. We hope to host you for your next Hocking Hills getaway!

Tiffany
August 2023

Our stay was absolutely beautiful and relaxing.

The lodge had everything we needed right there. Jacuzzi, pool the pond with canoes. My family had so much fun!!!

Owner's reply: Thank you for staying in our Chalet Lodge, Tiffany! We are so happy to hear that you and your family had fun enjoying all the amenities Chalet has like the hot tub, pool, and pond. We hope you'll keep us in mind for next trip to Hocking Hills!

Sandra
July 2023

Nice peaceful getaway.

We loved the pool and firepit and the privacy.

Owner's reply: Hi Sandra, we wanted to thank you for staying out Chalet Lodge! We are happy to hear that you and your guest had a peaceful stay. We definitely agree that a bonfire in the beautiful secluded nature is the perfect way to spend a summer night! We hope to welcome you back to Hocking Hills soon!

Kathy
July 2023

We enjoyed our stay. It was very roomy for our large family.

It was clean, we had a few issues and they were resolved speedily. There was plenty of room and we enjoyed our own private pool.

Owner's reply: Thank you for staying in our Chalet Lodge, Kathy! We are so happy to hear that the Chalet Lodge was spacious enough for you and your family and you were able to enjoy the pool. We appreciate you informing us of any issues during your stay so we could provide assistance and ensure you had a comfortable and relaxing trip! 1st Choice Lodging hopes to welcome you back to Hocking Hills.

Jeana
May 2023

Amazing!

My family ranges from 1 year old to 40. Everyone had an AMAZING time. So much to do right on the property. Super relaxing!

Owner's reply: Jeana, we're so happy that you and your guests had an amazing time at our Chalet Lodge in Hocking Hills, Ohio! One of our favorite features of the property is the fact that there is so much to do - fish, swim, hike & more! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay & hope to have you back for a future stay.

Jessie
May 2023

Pleasant stay but disappointed

I loved the entire property. It's gorgeous inside and out. Clean and comfortable! However it was a very important family gathering. I was counting on the sauna and hot tub both in working condition. I was very disappointed neither was working; especially for the price.

Owner's reply: We really appreciate you staying with us at our Chalet Lodge, Jessie! We understand your frustrations. Sometimes the sauna trips at the breaker and just needs reset. Once that is done, it is back in working order. We haven't had any recent issues with the sauna or hot tub, but we advise our guests to call as we're happy to help troubleshoot via phone or send someone to the property (if needed). We appreciate your feedback & will use it to better the experiences for future guests!

Samantha
March 2023

Absolutely wonderful property with so many amenities!

The house itself was beautiful with plenty of room for our group. It had a well equipped kitchen and plenty of activities available on the property! I only wish we could have stayed longer or when it was warmer to make more use of it all!

Owner's reply: Thank you so much for staying at our Chalet Lodge, Samantha! We're so happy you enjoyed the space & amenities. We definitely recommend visiting in Spring, Summer or Fall as there is so much to do in the Hocking Hills... (it is beautiful year round!) We hope to have you back for a future stay!

Kathleen
December 2022

Everything was perfect. We loved our stay at the Chalet!

The Chalet was beautiful. We celebrated Christmas there and it was a wonderful setting. Plenty of room for our party of 9 adults with room to spare. Kitchen well-stocked with everything needed for meal preparations. So comfortable and cozy with lots of room to separate too! 1st choice staff was friendly and responsive. Did not get to enjoy the outdoors had we had hoped due to extreme cold,, but hot tub was awesome and the grounds were lovely.. Really loved it...can't wait to return.

Owner's reply: We're so happy your loved your stay at our Chalet Lodge over the holidays! We do our best to decorate and make our guests stay memorable. It can get pretty cold in the winter time, but we're glad you still enjoyed the property & space! We hope you continue to visit us for holiday vacations!

Cindy
September 2022

A Time Apart

Our group stayed at The Chalet Lodge for a women's retreat. It offered plenty of quiet, no noisy dirt bikes/4-wheelers. The grounds were lovely and the interior held plenty of space for our Bible study and small groups gathering to visit all around the main floor. Dining table was great for eating and games. The fireplace was lovely to look at.

Owner's reply: Thank you so much for staying at our Chalet Lodge for your women's retreat! We're so happy you were able to enjoy the space for your outing. We appreciate your feedback. Unfortunately, we cannot control mother nature, but understand your frustration for not being able to use the outdoor firepit. We hope you come back to visit us for another retreat in Hocking Hills.

Steven
December 2021

outstanding property outstanding owners

The Chalet was just amazing. Attention to detail outstanding. What impressed all of us was the warmth and caring of the owners. Friday night the night tropical storm Laura overtook the area some of our party got separated in the storm. Hail torrential rain lightning and thunder. almost no visibility. Your son in his pickup truck happened on a party member on his motorcycle lost. He took the time to find out which property he was staying, and led him to safety. All of us are eternally grateful fo

lucina
June 2017

peaceful

Brenda
November 2017

Awesome cabin

We had our family thanksgiving at the Chalet and what an awesome home. There were 13 and there was room for everyone. The entire 3 generations loved it! Our only negative comment was what the kitchen lacked, no mixer, no vegetable peeler! We had to go out and buy a mixer for our mashed potatoes for dinner. The property was awesome and exactly as described online. We spent a spectacular weekend with our children and grandchildren and all will remember the weekend with great memories. Everyone lov

Shannon
July 2017

Great Wedding Spot

We rented the Chalet for our wedding weekend and it was the perfect choice for us. The property is gorgeous, although it may need a few landscaping updates, and there was an issue with ants, although in the woods that may just come with the territory. We kept our wedding small, so it held everyone on our guest list and let us spend the entire weekend celebrating instead of just an afternoon or evening. It was wonderful. The entire staff was so helpful and easy to work with!

Cherie
July 2016

We Love the Chalet!

Jason
June 2016

The Chalet Cabin Rental

Davie
March 2018

Chalet Weekend Getaway

The Chalet is a very unique rustic property with an amazing stone fireplace that starts in in finished basement and continues up through the A Frame home. Nestled in 23 acreas this home is the perfect property for large groups. Very comfortable beds and furniture the large dinning room table easily accommodated our group of 11.

Lauren
October 2020

The Chalet

Deb
August 2016

Great Place to Stay

We were very well served in the Chalet. We had difficulty finding it, but once we were there we had a great time and all our needs were met. We especially enjoyed the ping pong table and had lots of good games while we were there. We also enjoyed an outdoor fire. There was plenty of room for our group of nine. The Chalet is close to Hocking Hills State Park, where we went for part of a day and hiked in the beautiful park.

Crystal
March 2017

The Chalet

So easy to book the rental of this cabin. Our family spent the weekend celebrating our parents 50th wedding anniversary and spent it all together in this large cabin. Couldn't have been better and we made so many memories!! The Chalet has so many rooms, ammentities and was very clean. We enjoyed the stories around the fire and we will cherish this memory forever.

Dean
October 2021

Class of 88 OU Party

Great place with lots of amenities. We had a fantastic time at the Chalet. Clean, accommodating, beautiful piece of property. If we go back, we'll stay here again. This was already our 2nd stay at this lodge.

Dean
October 2019

Bobcats Class of 1988

The Chalet was more than we all expected. Nine guys from OU, who haven't seen each other in 30 years, had a blast at your property. We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit, saw deer on the property, played pool....It was great. Clean, lots of beds so no one had to sleep on the floor or couch, good kitchen. Top notch !! We would all highly recommend!!

Michael
December 2019

Chalet Lodge

This place was beautiful. Definitely recommend for larger groups. Very clean with plenty of space to do things, whether it be the hot tub, pool table, or a bon fire outside. Plenty of parking surrounding the cabin. Close enough to make a trip down into town for anything needed. Will definitely come back here.

Dean
October 2021

Class of 88 OU Party

LH
October 2020

The Chalet

We very much enjoyed our stay at The Chalet. The cabin is huge! There are just more and more rooms. We were only there one night, but I can imagine spending an entire week and still feeling comfortable. Outside was also gorgeous. The only two issues we came across was first - the outside doors only locked if you locked the deadbolts. If you only lock the bottom lock, the doors would just push right open. When we first got to the cabin, two of the three doors were wide open. Which made us nervous until we checked the entire cabin. The second was an issue with the hot tub. There is a vent at the bottom of the tub under where you sit. Were assuming a screen cover was missing because it sucked two of our guests feet in. Overall, we had a great time and its a unique place to visit! We would stay here again if the issues were fixed.

Steven
January

outstanding property outstanding owners

Michael
December 2019

Chalet Lodge

Dean
October 2019

Bobcats Class of 1988

Michael
January

The Chalet Lodge

Had a wonderful week long visit at the Chalet. Had a big family group in from out of town and they were amazed how Ohio had such amazing hidden caves to hike. The Cabin was great. thanks we will be back hopefully someday.

Dave
March 2018

Chalet Weekend Getaway

Brenda
November 2017

Awesome cabin

Shannon
July 2017

Great Wedding Spot

lucina
June 2017

peaceful

What a wonderful way to spend time with family !The Chalet was beautiful with LOTS of room to roam . With 4 generations everybody found plenty to do ,not many fish in the pond but there are near by lake areas . Plenty of beds and baths for our group of 12.Very well equipped kitchen dining table is beautiful and huge . Gazing at the stars around the fire pit makes you realize how little you can see in the city .If you are looking for a place to just relax and enjoy nature this is the place to be . Cell service is sometimes iffy but to me that was a good thing ! Customer service is excellent very clean and plenty of games to play with Netflix available on main area tv .Be sure to visit Old Man's Cave , Ash Cave and try the train ride the "robbery " was terrific !

Crystal
March 2017

The Chalet

Deb
August 2016

Great Place to Stay

Cherie
July 2016

We Love the Chalet!

Our stay at The Chalet in the Hills was absolutely incredible! We had a very large group - 4 families including a few 13 year old girls and a bunch of preschool and kindergarten boys. It was perfect for the grown ups and kids alike. The kitchen had all the necessities. We brought along food and were able to prepare several meals for our group of 16 in the kitchen. The dining room table was huge (and gorgeous!), so we had some meals there and others on the covered porch. The A/C and ceiling fans kept the entire place at a comfortable temperature, despite the 90 degree weather outside. The living room was very large and comfortable. The bedrooms were beautiful and had plenty of space. We loved the downstairs because there was plenty of room to play. We couldn't hear the kiddos down there (which was good and bad!) and they loved having their own space to play games. Now on to the outdoors. It was nice having a fenced in area for the kids. They could also run around in the open areas of the yard, which were great for playing soccer and whiffle ball. We also enjoyed a couple bonfires by the fire ring. The pond had a ton of fish! We had a fishing derby, and one of the little ones caught 5 fish in a matter of minutes! The pond is catch and release, which was just fine by us. They mowed around a portion of the pond so that we didn't have to stand in tall grass. The property was very well maintained. We saw some wasps when we arrived, and the management was quick to handle the situation. They also stopped by with a blender within minutes when ours wasn't working. I didn't hear one complaint about The Chalet - which is pretty impressive among 16 people. Many thanks for sharing this special place with us! ~Cherie Peters

Jason
June 2016

The Chalet Cabin Rental

My family of 7 plus one dog just returned from 4 nights in this cabin rental. Very roomy and pet friendly (large fenced in yard to keep your pet safe and wondering too far). We enjoyed the property for walking, fishing, playing outdoor games with kids, fire pit, and relaxing. We were 25 minutes from zip lining, canoeing, hocking hills hiking trails, ash cave (our favorite), and many other family oriented activities. We brought and cooked all of our meals and never ate out one time. A small Kroger is 10-15 minutes away in town if you need or forgot anything. Each child had their own bedroom which they thoroughly enjoyed. Will definitely look to stay here again in the future when we return to the area for some family rest and relaxation time.