The Grande Butte Lodge has a loyal following of families – not only for its size and scale of its indoor gathering space that include tvs, gas and wood-burning fireplaces, a billiard table, game tables and a bar. But also for the isolated setting, private pool and giant hottub. SIMILAR If you like this chalet, you may also like Fallswood (sleeps 18), Fireside (sleeps 18) and Big Sky (sleeps 18). NOTE Pools are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Please note that our lodges have a minimum age Private setting with large yard. Close to Jack Pine Studio and Laurelville. Close to all of the State Parks - Rock House is the closest. Check in is between 2pm and 4pm. Once your cabin has been cleaned and is ready for you the day of arrival, we will give you a call to let you know and then you will get an email and a text message with your entry code and address so you can go straight to your cabin. Maintenance is available daily from 10am to 7pm. Call the front desk if there are any issues. Front desk is available daily 8am to 7pm. The Grande Butte Lodge Hocking Hills has a loyal following of families – not only for its size, but also for the setting and the scale of its gathering areas. It feels like home. LIVING SPACES Enter the vaulted-ceiling, main-floor gathering area – with a kitchen that features a serpentine granite island that seats 10 and a commercial freezer and refrigerator (in addition to a standard size unit with ice and water). A separate wet-bar area with lots of storage. Leather sofas surround the gas fireplace and satellite tv. Log-style furniture, plaid pillows and antler accents, support the lodge theme. The harvest table and additional seating face a wall of windows, with a door to the porch that overlooks the pool and the countryside. The lower level gathering area centers on the stone, wood-burning fireplace and another satellite tv. Billiard table and four-top game tables complete the space. The lower level opens to the pool. Outdoors – two porches offer comfortable seating and views of the pool and the forested hills beyond. The pool deck has picnic tables, lounge chairs (in season), and a covered 10-person hot tub. A fire pit with built-in seating sits at the far side of the pool. (Consider having wood delivered by the Chalets’ front desk.) Gas grill is located off the kitchen. BEDROOMS and BATHS Second floor – one bedroom, with two queen beds and a half bath. Main floor – two bedrooms. A spacious king-bed room, with desk and traditional oak furniture; one queen with maple furniture; two full baths, one with laundry. Lower level – four bedrooms. A king, two queens and a bunk room with two full-size bunk beds (sleeps 8). One spacious bathroom with double-vanity sinks serves this level. SITE As you may guess from the name, this grand log home sits in a clearing on the top of a hill, with views of the 144-acre site and the surrounding farms and wilderness. The address is Route 180. The closest park is Rock House, just one mile away. Cantwell Cliffs and Conkles Hollow are also close. Grande Butte – Hocking Hills is 9 miles from the front desk office at the Chalets Old Man's Cave location, so online check-in is available - allowing you to go directly to Grande Butte. And ordering firewood delivery from our front desk before your arrival is recommended! SIMILAR If you like this Chalet, you may also like Fallswood Lodge – Hocking Hills (sleeps 22), Fireside Lodge – Hocking Hills (sleeps 18) or Big Sky – Hocking Hills (sleeps 18). INCLUDED All lodge (sleeps 16 or more) rentals offered by the Chalets include: private pool and large hot tub; kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, coffee makers, toaster, blender, crock pot, griddle, cooking and grill utensils, tableware and serving ware; electric range and oven; two refrigerators and freezers; bed, bath and kitchen linens; bath soap and a supply of dish soaps and laundry detergent; toilet paper and trash bags; gas and charcoal grills; fire pit; limited wifi, 2 satellite tvs with dvd player; central air conditioning and heat. NOTES: Pools are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lodge renters must be at least 25 years of age. No pets allowed.