The Chalet

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Rooms
Location
Policies

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Nelsonville, OH

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway10 min drive
Hocking College12 min drive
Lake Hope State Park19 min drive
Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Chalet | Located In Hocking Hills Ohio

Very quite and peaceful setting situated on 4 acres of manicured lawn. Spend time playing games or having a cookout. The large, spacious yard and fenced in area are great for pets and families to enjoy the outdoors. We have 40+ acres of private forest for our guests to explore. Our property sits adjacent to 1000+ acres of Wayne National Forest, great for hunters! The private, stocked pond is a great place to enjoy nature.

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!

Property manager

1st Choice Cabin Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

Weddings & private parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets by arrangement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests can smoke in designated smoking areas.

Latest check in is at 20:00

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Note from host: Weddings & private parties

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nelsonville

Located in Nelsonville, this lodge is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and Lake Hope State Park, while Robbins Crossing Historical Village and Hocking Valley Scenic Railway are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Fun Barn and Hot Dog Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nelsonville, OH

What's nearby

Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 10 min drive
Hocking College - 12 min drive
Lake Hope State Park - 19 min drive
Ohio University - 29 min drive
Hocking Hills State Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪Los Mariachis - ‬11 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
‪Mine - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Chalet | Located In Hocking Hills Ohio have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Chalet | Located In Hocking Hills Ohio pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Chalet | Located In Hocking Hills Ohio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Chalet | Located In Hocking Hills Ohio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Chalet | Located In Hocking Hills Ohio located?

This family-friendly Nelsonville lodge is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Rocky Factory Outlet Store. Nelsonville Brick Park and Robbins Crossing Historical Village are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a lovely stay for everyone!

Love the location and all the available space inside this chalet. Lots of extras! Everyone had an awesome trip even with rainy weather!!! Hot tub appears to have a slow leak but wasn’t an issue and was nice and warm.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie N.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something for everyone!

The Chalet was the perfect space for bringing together three generations of family from three areas of Ohio for Easter weekend. From greenspace for wiffleball games and Easter egg hunts to the pool table, hot tub, and private pond with canoes, we made plenty of memories and hope to make it a yearly tradition. The clean, spacious, and well-stocked home comfortably accommodated us -- Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Duane R.

4 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Robbins Stay at Chalet

The overall stay was decent. Was not too pleased with hot tub being moved to a no privacy area(photo online showed different location) and not being properly cleaned, refilled, and sanitized. we found clothes from prior guest on steps to hot tub, so we knew it was not touched prior to our stay. The Hiker Cafe menu is out of date and out of items listed for sale. Cable tv in Nelsonville leaves something to be desired. The pool table had a big gash in the felt , and needed replaced to play a proper game of pool. Was not same pool table in the online listing. Overall like we said, the stay was decent for the discounted price we paid. Would not stay here at full price unless amenities were up to date and impeccable. To us, that is what makes the stay, the game room and hot tub. We own businesses and when we come down to stay we basically stay in and do not leave much. This is the second straight stay at a bigger lodge type setting where the pool table and the hot tub were in poor condition , and our stay and its enjoyment were directly affected.Check out time of 10 am is too early as well.We have been coming to the Hocking Hills for over 20 years and have NEVER been asked to check out before 11, and we have always been accommodated if we were running behind. Maybe the time of year played a role in how the place was presented, but not sure. Duane and Angela Robbins

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much FUN!

Totally enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. House was clean. Bedrooms were comfortable. Kitchen was great for cooking. House was warm even on the nights with single digit temps. Will definitely rent again from First Choice. My only complaint is check in/out is at the store which adds a little time/effort instead of being able to just arrive at the rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey C., Muncie, IN

7 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a great stay. Spacious cabin with all you need and a fun property for the kids to explore!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic Hocking Hills Cabin

I was a bit worried by some recent negative reviews, but I shouldn't have worried! The hot tub and sauna both worked perfectly. (There's detailed information in the printed house guide if the hot tub is not working.) This cabin is large and sprawling and exactly as advertised. There are trails to walk on and a pond / lake to fish or canoe in. It's not a perfect place, but these are really minor quibbles: - The ice maker doesn't work - The fireplace isn't operational, at least this year - Some of the beds are up a very narrow spiral staircase, and there's no bathroom up there - The property is about a 20-25 minute drive to the major Hocking Hills attractions, so it does feel somewhat remote. It's about a 10 minute drive to the small town of Nelsonville. (Check out the historic downtown block, with unique stores such as New Leaf Marketplace and Mountain Mystic Gift Shop.) But none of these detracted from our stay. And I think the price is right for a place that holds so many people. The property manager was very responsive, the hot tub is excellent, and the place was very very clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Zelda E.

20 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointment

We enjoyed ourselves very much. The House and property is beautiful, but the fireplace wasn't able to be used; the sauna didn't work and hot tub didn't work. It did not ruin our time but we were disappointed. We called for maintenance and no one ever called back or came out. And no one told us at check in that these things were an issue.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

4 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, spacious building

Lovely local, room for a bunch.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

George S.

8 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quick weekend away

My 10 friends and I rented the Chalet for a quick weekend get together. The Chalet provided ample sleeping accommodations and plenty of bathrooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay! Our only complaints would be the overwhelming amount of Asian Lady Beetles (the orange “ladybugs” that we stepped on/saw and the lack of many basic HBAs such as body wash.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ashley r.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Very welcoming and easy check in and out process. Would recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lessie K.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Family time

We stayed here for our family vacation. There was 11 adults and 5 kids. We had a great time. The fishing pond, swimming pool, and hot tub was well used. We enjoyed the fire pit making smores and hanging out. The view was beautiful and the yard for kick ball was great!!! Only thing i feel would made our visit better wouod be the checking in and out. It wouod be nice if guest didnt have to stop to get the key for check in as well as dropping it back off. Overall we enjoyed our family time.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

John J.

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

We had been planning this family weekend getaway since March of this year. We learned last month that my wife is going to require cancer surgery putting more excitement and expectations on this event. The property is in a tranquil location and has lots to offer: pool, hottub, fishing pond etc. Spotty cell reception, which was a good thing as it got us all off of our devices! The complaints are few but significant. This reservation had been booked for several months and the property mgrs. were aware the size of our group (11). The first issue was that the ice maker was inop. We had to go buy ice for our stay, before we even got bedrooms picked. Secondly the bed sheets in 1 bedroom were soiled/stained, and there was a pair of used underwear left on a balcony. Given the cost of this unit, and the request of departure "cleanup" these things are unacceptable and a more thorough assessment of the facility should be done before guests arrive. There is NO excuse for this lack of preparation. *be advised that should you want a late check out, it's an additional $25.00/hr. WOW!! Granted we could have contacted the prop.mgrs. but given the late hour of arrival it was easier for us to remedy these situations. It was just an unfortunate situation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

The property was beautiful and clean. This was a getaway mainly to spend time with our kids and grandkids. We cooked most of our meals in the well equipped kitchen. The pool and fire pit were very nice and we made good use of them. It was a nice place to get away and spend time with family.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended family getaway

We had a wonderful time on our family trip to Hocking Hills! We spent tons of time in the pool! Being able to fish at the pond on the property was a bonus! The house had plenty of space for us! We also liked that there were 2 picnic tables for outdoor eating! We did have a few issues with bats and woke up to bat poop on multiple decks. We also had our trash spread all over the front yard because there weren't lids on the outdoor trash cans. We were impressed with how cool the house was in the midst of the summer. Multiple window units kept it very comfortable!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome service

Despite an unexpected issue, our family thoroughly enjoyed the property. The owner went above and beyond to assist when we had to relocate. He allowed us to continue to use the property amenities including the pool, hot tub and fishing pond. We were traveling with adult children and grandchildren . All 14 of us had a great vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

debra

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

the chalet

love this house, we had 3 generations together, lots to do and plenty of room. you only need to bring food and personal belongings, the dock by the lake could use a littlework and maybe a gate so the dogs can"t escape. we will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri V.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Family Getaway!

We had a great time at Chalet! We enjoyed fishing, swimming, playing pool, grilling out, hot tubbing, sauna, and much more! Hope to go back again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

stephen w.

17 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice getaway for the entire family

We stayed at the Chalet in 2022. The improvements to the Chalet in 2023 were well thought out. Relocation of the hot tub closer to the pool was very nice. The installation of steps down to the pond was a bonus for me as I need to use a cane. Grandkids enjoyed good fishing results. Some new furniture was also bonus. We will be staying with 1st Chioce Lodging again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeana C.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Very clean and so much to do right on the property. We had an amazing time!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation weekend

The Chalet was perfect for a pre and post graduation weekend. Our family had plenty of space to be together and private time. The Chalet was clean with all the amenities of home. I highly recommend the Chalet!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jordan A.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great property, building, and location

Used this location as a venue for a family get together and wedding. Everything was clean and the property is massive. My only points of criticism is that it seems a little difficult to get answers to questions from the property manager. Took multiple attempts over a couple weeks to get answers to many of my questions, but ultimately I was supplied with the information that I needed.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amy F.

2 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Great house, no contact from management

The house was spacious, clean, & well-equipped. Unfortunately on the day of our arrival a huge windstorm knocked out power for our first 2 nights. While this was out of management's control, I would have appreciated them reaching out to us. I called within an hour of arriving to report that the power was out & requested that management call me back to answer important questions: Can we flush toilets? Can we drink the water? Is there a generator available? Are there flashlights/lanters available? It would have been nice if they checked on us, answered questions, and/or given us supplies such as water & flashlights. Once power was restored, we were unable to get the hot tub to heat up. We are unsure if this was due to the storm or had been broken previously. Management did issue a credit for a future stay, which was generous. But more contact from them during the power issue should have happened. As most of the issues we had were due to the storm, I would definitely stay here again & recommend it to others, but hope management will learn from this event.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

My only tiny complaint is having to go into nelsonville to get the key and then drop it off. Besides that, the place is incredible.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

7 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful for gatherings

We stayed with 16 people and 2 dogs, and were amazed at how spacious and well laid out the cabin was. It was single digits outside, but the whole cabin was comfortably warm. Some tips for future visitors: the yard is almost fenced off except for one set of stairs, we brought a baby gate to keep the dogs in. There are only two private queen bedrooms, so large groups like ours will want to think about sleeping arrangements ahead of time. The kitchen worked well for us, but a few people brought coolers to help with fridge space. There is a ton of space in the living and dining areas for extra storage if needed. The hot tub had trouble reaching its set temperature (understandable considering how cold it was), I’d recommend testing it first thing since it can take a while to warm up after figuring out the settings. 1st choice was very helpful with questions leading up to our stay, and on the first night when we called to make sure the main fireplace was still okay to use. This was an amazing place to stay in winter, and I imagine it’s also fantastic in summer given the pool and pond we were admiring from the backyard. We‘d be delighted to stay again, and perhaps make a tradition of it in years to come.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

18 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas Get-Together

The Chalet was just the right size for my family to enjoy our annual get-together. We had plenty of room for everyone! I would love to stay here with family during warmer weather. Lots of outside things to do, as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by 1st Choice Cabin Rentals

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.

Why they chose this property

Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and Nelsonville stole our hearts. We have been avid outdoor lovers all our lives. We have been investing in Nelsonville since 2013 and we plan to keep helping grow the community for many years to come! We quickly fell in love with this quaint town and the people. We have grown up in nearby towns and attended Ohio University. This isn't just a vacation rental destination for us, this is our home. Watching our town and home grow has been a beautiful experience. We can't wait to watch what the future has in store. We hope that all our customers feel at home when they book a stay with us at 1st Choice Cabin Rentals. We hope you fall in love with Hocking Hills, Wayne National Forest, and the quaint town of Nelsonville just like we did!

What makes this property unique

When you book our Chalet Lodge, you are booking a property that gives you ample opportunity to explore, experience, and enjoy Hocking Hills and Wayne National Forest. The property itself has so much for your family and friends to do – canoeing, fishing, exploring, or relaxing. You are located in close proximity to the main Hocking Hills State Parks, Wayne National Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, Moonville Tunnel, Nelsonville Historic Art District, Stuart’s Opera House, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Hocking College, and Ohio University. You also receive a 10% discount on your next outdoor adventure at Adventure Pro Outdoors and Murray’s Landing Canoe & Kayak Livery. Book a canoe, kayak, or tube rental on the scenic Hocking River or book a guided ATV/UTV tour on Wayne National Forest to experience Hocking Hills like never before.