The largest Pool in The Hocking Hills. 26,000 gallons And It's Heated
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The largest Pool in The Hocking Hills. 26,000 gallons And It's Heated
Rhett and Scarlett would have loved this Tara.
Lower level game room, wet bar, Imagine PS3 On This Screen
Pro Karaoke
Another view of Game room and dance floor
Tara's back Yard
Horse shoes anyone? More Tara back yard
Bosch Pro gas range and everything a Cook could Dream up!
Dont worry about seating.10-12 in This room, 8 in kitchen, 8 At Bar
Living room with wood burning Fire place
Master bedroom and there are 2 twins on the othe rside
Master Closet converted into Nursery...It's bigger than it looks
King Bed
This one has a King and 3 twins
Cedar falls 8 minutes from Tara
Old Mans Cave Just 8 minutes Away
Queen and 2 Twins
King bed.... Is It fall yet
King bed That is 6 Now
Get me a Beer
Deck and Outdoor Sauna
A view from the back of The Grand Tara Lodge
- Bedrooms7
- Sleeps26
- 4 Bathrooms
10 Reviews of Property 380919 in Hocking Hills, Ohio
Hocking Hills luxury Lodge Heated pool/ Beautiful Hillside views
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Hocking Hills luxury Lodge Heated pool/ Beautiful Hillside views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p380919
+1 866-663-0077
Hocking Hills
Ohio
Exceeded Expectations
Submitted: February 24, 2013
Stayed: February 2013
The Grand Tara Lodge is a wonderful home to enjoy with family and friends. We had 8 adults and 9 kids (ages 7-13) in our group and had a great time together enjoying so many amenities under one roof. We found the property to be as advertised, clean and with so much to do.
Although there was a minor glitch in the initial reservation process, Kelly (the owner) was more than accommodating to us to ensure our satisfaction. He answered numerous questions for us as we prepared to make the journey from Cincinnati.
I had read some of the previous reviews and actually appreciate Kelly's cameras on the parking lot (I view it as extra security for the guests as well) and the signs in the house. Yes there are quite a few but the end result I believe is that the property is treated better and this leaves it to be in better shape (for our enjoyment) and for others to enjoy in the future.
We knew the kids would enjoy the games and karaoke but I was surprised how much the adults got into it as well. This provided numerous hours of entertainment for all to the point of raspy voices in the morning.
We did make it out for one hike to Ash Cave and Cedar Falls on the second day which was about a 10 minute drive away. The following day, I asked if anyone wanted to go to Old Man's Cave (had been there in prior years) and the consensus was unanimous that everyone wanted to stay at the house to enjoy the games and time together. We even had a few groups explore the trails on the property and participate in a friendly touch football game in the large backyard. The hot tub and sauna were also a big hit even though snow was on the ground.
The only challenge we had was only having one bathroom on the upper level with 4 bedrooms. We made it work though as there are 4 baths and 4 showers throughout the house. The eating and kitchen area worked out very well. The kids ate at the round table in the dining room while the parents could have conversations at the kitchen table. The kitchen was well stocked with every appliance you could possibly need. The only disappointment was the pinball machine as it randomly turns off during play.
It was fun to see the kids move around from activity to activity. They even enjoyed some "downtime" watching one of the numerous movies that are onsite on the huge projection television.
We are already talking about coming back in 2014 and look forward to making more memories with family and friends at the Grand Tara Lodge.
Although there was a minor glitch in the initial reservation process, Kelly (the owner) was more than accommodating to us to ensure our satisfaction. He answered numerous questions for us as we prepared to make the journey from Cincinnati.
I had read some of the previous reviews and actually appreciate Kelly's cameras on the parking lot (I view it as extra security for the guests as well) and the signs in the house. Yes there are quite a few but the end result I believe is that the property is treated better and this leaves it to be in better shape (for our enjoyment) and for others to enjoy in the future.
We knew the kids would enjoy the games and karaoke but I was surprised how much the adults got into it as well. This provided numerous hours of entertainment for all to the point of raspy voices in the morning.
We did make it out for one hike to Ash Cave and Cedar Falls on the second day which was about a 10 minute drive away. The following day, I asked if anyone wanted to go to Old Man's Cave (had been there in prior years) and the consensus was unanimous that everyone wanted to stay at the house to enjoy the games and time together. We even had a few groups explore the trails on the property and participate in a friendly touch football game in the large backyard. The hot tub and sauna were also a big hit even though snow was on the ground.
The only challenge we had was only having one bathroom on the upper level with 4 bedrooms. We made it work though as there are 4 baths and 4 showers throughout the house. The eating and kitchen area worked out very well. The kids ate at the round table in the dining room while the parents could have conversations at the kitchen table. The kitchen was well stocked with every appliance you could possibly need. The only disappointment was the pinball machine as it randomly turns off during play.
It was fun to see the kids move around from activity to activity. They even enjoyed some "downtime" watching one of the numerous movies that are onsite on the huge projection television.
We are already talking about coming back in 2014 and look forward to making more memories with family and friends at the Grand Tara Lodge.
Recommended for:
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks for your wonderful response and we are so happy that you and your family had a great stay. We will look into the pinball machine immediately. We honestly did not know this was happening ...look forward to your family's next visit ...We also want to Thank you for Taking care of Tara so well and appreciate the comment on our signs. You hit the nail on the head. This helps keep the lodge in good care as well as helps the guest after them to be able to enjoy Tara too...We really do care about our guest and The Tara too! We want all of our guest to have a Great stay and return again and again for many years to come and continue to make and have great memories. Thanks Again Brady & Kirsten
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+1 866-663-0077
Hocking Hills
Ohio
Winter wonderland
Submitted: January 18, 2013
Stayed: December 2012
My family - 8 adults and 8 children stayed 2 nights at the Lodge. We arrived on a snowy Friday afternoon and 2 of my grandchildren from California immediately went outside to play in the snow. As the rest of the crew arrived we established the sleeping arragements - many more beds than we needed! Some of the adults and children went for a hike while the others settled in and prepared dinner in the very nice size kitchen. Betwen the kitchen table and the dining room table all were able to sit down. The house was perfect for my family because of all the games and karaoke machine. It was one of my favorite vacations because there was something for every age. We hope to get back in the spring or summer to investigate more of the trails. Would highly recommend this lodge for any family/group!!!!!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thank You Sue and your family look forward to your return and greatly appreciate your family's care of our Beautiful lodge the Tara...thanks again
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Hocking Hills luxury Lodge Heated pool/ Beautiful Hillside views
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+1 866-663-0077
Hocking Hills
Ohio
Beautiful and Great Entertainment
Submitted: December 6, 2012
Stayed: December 2012
Lets start with the king beds this place has 6 and throw a really comfortable queen in... and all in very spacious rooms and you got a great start... We had 18 and had plenty of room. Great kitchen and the karaoke and other entertainment is pretty much to much to do unless you have 5 or 6 days. Definitely one of a kind ....we will be back! Thanks Tara
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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+1 866-663-0077
Hocking Hills
Ohio
Family Christmas
Submitted: December 6, 2012
Stayed: December 2011
For the past several years our family has got together at the Tara Lodge for a long weekend. The lodge has everything that a family could want. Lots of space to get away when needed. The bedrooms are spacious. You can cook any large meal in the kitchen. There is a huge table for the entire family to sit around. More things to do then you can find time for. The place is always very clean and ready when we arrive. As I write this review we are getting ready for our next visit, We have already booked for 2013. That should tell you how much we enjoy the place. I don't want to build it up too much, would hate to have a hard time booking for 2014
Recommended for:
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks Tom ...we GREATLY APPRECIATE you and your family returning every year...We also thank you for caring for Tara while you are there. Plan one X-tra day for your visit next year either Wed or Sunday...it's on us. Thanks for your loyalty
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Hocking Hills luxury Lodge Heated pool/ Beautiful Hillside views
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+1 866-663-0077
Hocking Hills
Ohio
Fantastic!
Submitted: November 26, 2012
Stayed: November 2012
We stayed at the Grand Tara 11/15 thru 11/18 and had 12 people in our party. We all had a blast. The house is huge and beautiful. The property is amazing and there is so much to do without leaving the house. We really enjoyed the karaoke machine, the big screen tv, the hot tub, and the fire pit in the backyard. The basement was a great to watch the Bucks beat Wisconsin :-) We definetly will be back!
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks Nathan ...we appreciate your comment and hope that you and your group will return soon..P.S. thanks for doing a great job at caring for TARA during your visit. One more thing ...I know the karaoke is bar none Awesome....people think they are on the Voice or AI ....it isnt a little toy ...It is a fullsize professional karaoke with a Yamaha mixing board and JBL and Ev pro series speakers. Even DJ's and it is real easy to use
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Hocking Hills luxury Lodge Heated pool/ Beautiful Hillside views
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+1 866-663-0077
Hocking Hills
Ohio
Wonderful Wedding Weekend at Grand Tara
Submitted: May 15, 2012
Stayed: May 2012
I can’t say enough about the time my bride and our families had at the gorgeous setting that Grand Tara provided this past weekend. When initially discussing my plans with Kelly (owner) about having a family wedding at Grand Tara, Kelly was more than accommodating with my request, even though it was the first wedding at this property. Kelly even allowed for my fiancée and me to come down a few weeks early to check out the property to get an idea on how we would want to set up our ceremony outside and incase it rained, inside. He was most gracious to us and ensured that he’d have the grass cut and everything ready for our wedding day and he delivered on that promise. All the kids could not believe what was there for them to do. The upstairs game room was fantastic as well as the heated pool and hot tub. Since my family enjoys cooking, we couldn’t have been happier with the large spacious kitchen, gas range and plenty of cookware to use as well as the nice gas grill out back.
The scenery out back could not have set up any more perfect for our ceremony. Our photographer commented that she had not been to a more unique and pretty setting with the barn, white fence and beautiful green trees as her backdrop. We wish we could have spent a couple more days here, but there is no mistake that we will definitely be back to stay at the Grand Tara Lodge. Thank you to Kelly for his accommodations and making our wedding weekend something that will never be forgotten.
The scenery out back could not have set up any more perfect for our ceremony. Our photographer commented that she had not been to a more unique and pretty setting with the barn, white fence and beautiful green trees as her backdrop. We wish we could have spent a couple more days here, but there is no mistake that we will definitely be back to stay at the Grand Tara Lodge. Thank you to Kelly for his accommodations and making our wedding weekend something that will never be forgotten.
Owner's Response: Thank you and your family Mike... for taking such excellent care of Tara...It is guest like you that make the lodging business so Grand. We truly are dedicated to our guest and want the best for each group....You and your family are always welcome to the Grand Tara lodge ...Best wishes Kelly
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Hocking Hills
Ohio
A Beautiful Wedding Weekend
Submitted: May 15, 2012
Stayed: May 2012
I can’t say enough about the time my bride and our families had at the gorgeous setting that Grand Tara provided this past weekend. When initially discussing my plans with Kelly (owner) about having a family wedding at Grand Tara, Kelly was more than accommodating with my request, even though it was the first wedding at this property. Kelly even allowed for my fiancée and me to come down a few weeks early to check out the property to get an idea on how we would want to set up our ceremony outside and incase it rained, inside. He was most gracious to us and ensured that he’d have the grass cut and everything ready for our wedding day and he delivered on that promise. All the kids could not believe what was there for them to do. The upstairs game room was fantastic as well as the heated pool and hot tub. Since my family enjoys cooking, we couldn’t have been happier with the large spacious kitchen, gas range and plenty of cookware to use as well as the nice gas grill out back.
The scenery out back could not have set up any more perfect for our ceremony. Our photographer commented that she had not been to a more unique and pretty setting with the barn, white fence and beautiful green trees as her backdrop. We wish we could have spent a couple more days here, but there is no mistake that we will definitely be back to stay at the Grand Tara Lodge. Thank you to Kelly for his accommodations and making our wedding weekend something that will never be forgotten.
The scenery out back could not have set up any more perfect for our ceremony. Our photographer commented that she had not been to a more unique and pretty setting with the barn, white fence and beautiful green trees as her backdrop. We wish we could have spent a couple more days here, but there is no mistake that we will definitely be back to stay at the Grand Tara Lodge. Thank you to Kelly for his accommodations and making our wedding weekend something that will never be forgotten.
Recommended for:
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thank you and your family Mike... for taking such excellent care of Tara...It is guest like you that make the lodging business so Grand. We truly are dedicated to our guest and want the best for each group....You and your family are always welcome to the Grand Tara lodge ...Best wishes Kelly
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Hocking Hills luxury Lodge Heated pool/ Beautiful Hillside views
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+1 866-663-0077
Hocking Hills
Ohio
The Grossman Group
Submitted: May 8, 2012
Stayed: May 2012
This place has absolutely everything....was super clean, beautiful views I really loved the Karaoke and pool ...the kids loved the game rooms ..we had our own American Idol competition...trails were great for a nice evening stroll ...What can we say oh yea perfect location and huge bedrooms w/ comfortable beds. We thank Kelly for being a super host...AWESOME 5 Stars
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thank you Kay, for your Comment The Tara Crew
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+1 866-663-0077
Hocking Hills
Ohio
Most inviting B and B and a Most Uninviting Host
Submitted: May 3, 2012
Stayed: April 2012
Tara is a lovely property just a short jaunt away from the gorgeous parks and preserves of the Hocking Hills area of Ohio. The entrance to the home is dotted with a few rules that are somewhat understandable (no parking on the grass, no walking on the mulch) , but upon opening the front door the placard stating "Live , Laugh, and Love" seemed inviting until ...I'll get to that. This could have been a delightful stay at this 7 bedroom, four bathroom home , with king beds all but one bedroom and a delightful queen in the last one. In addition there were a few rooms with additional beds in each, a nice perk to say the least. The dining room accommodated our party of 13 , and the lazy Susan made it easy for us to "pass the ketchup." A frig in the kitchen and another in the basement had the potential to make life easy and comfortable as did two separate downstairs playrooms with every accoutrement one could ask for (karaoke, basketball, Pac-Man, pinball, pool and ping pong) to round it off. A playground paradise at least potentially.
Then came the rules and the rules and the rules and the rules. Oh my Lord were there rules. Five picture frames were fastened to the kitchen wall outlining rules our party hasn't seen since middle school. These weren't the typical "Please do not.." rules . These were the rules covering every scenario to escape punishment for violation of the rules. Our host made it clear that there would be harsh financial consequences for violations for putting sanitary napkins in the toilet (minimum of $300) , for failing to clean the downstairs refrigerator, for hooking up your gameboy to his system. Pac- Man and pinball were for a fee, and if your game didn't work there were "NO REFUNDS." He took the time to create a rule book which outlined such rules as non-smoking. Asking guest to not smoke in the home would seem to suffice, but he had to include no smoking by a window, no smoking just a few cigarettes, no airing out the house,( again with significant financial penalty) and deducting $2.00 per cigarette butt found from our $500 damage deposit.). When we called our host during our stay to ask our for a replacement coffee maker as we were a large party, he was quick to ask if we had exceeded our allowance of 13. This rule pertained to an extra fee if we exceeded our allowance and a loss of our deposit if we exceeded our allowance and didn't tell him first. Yes there were cameras. Needless to say , we will not return!
Then came the rules and the rules and the rules and the rules. Oh my Lord were there rules. Five picture frames were fastened to the kitchen wall outlining rules our party hasn't seen since middle school. These weren't the typical "Please do not.." rules . These were the rules covering every scenario to escape punishment for violation of the rules. Our host made it clear that there would be harsh financial consequences for violations for putting sanitary napkins in the toilet (minimum of $300) , for failing to clean the downstairs refrigerator, for hooking up your gameboy to his system. Pac- Man and pinball were for a fee, and if your game didn't work there were "NO REFUNDS." He took the time to create a rule book which outlined such rules as non-smoking. Asking guest to not smoke in the home would seem to suffice, but he had to include no smoking by a window, no smoking just a few cigarettes, no airing out the house,( again with significant financial penalty) and deducting $2.00 per cigarette butt found from our $500 damage deposit.). When we called our host during our stay to ask our for a replacement coffee maker as we were a large party, he was quick to ask if we had exceeded our allowance of 13. This rule pertained to an extra fee if we exceeded our allowance and a loss of our deposit if we exceeded our allowance and didn't tell him first. Yes there were cameras. Needless to say , we will not return!
Recommended for:
Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: Tara Lodge is not a Bed and Breakfast and as far as uninviting host...that is for you to decide.....If you do choose to stay at the #1 booked lodge in the hocking Hills,and we hope you do! Our policy's assure each guest the opportunity to enjoy the lodge as much as the guest before them. We do not have a rule book. Our policy's are sent to each customer the day they book the lodge or earlier if requested. At Tara there are many amenities and luxury's you do not find at other lodges. The policy's are in place to regulate safe and respectful use of the amazing variety of entertainment. The above guest (Jacqueline) Did not even write this review...That is what she told me....Her guest who was a smoker did and was upset about the NO SMOKING SIGNS (plural) in the Lodge. Tara lodge has a strict NO SMOKING POLICY that brings a $300.00 dollar deduction from your Deposit or more .... We will KEEP our lodge clean and SMOKE FREE. We do have a sign in our bathrooms not to put Diapers or feminine hygiene products in the Toilets because we have a septic system. In 2009 we had a flood due to a blocked line from this very scenario.... and as far as the question whether there was more than 13 guest...The customer asked for a new Coffee maker. There were 2 coffee makers at the lodge prior to there arrival...one for decaf one for regular. The guest told me they also brought one with them. I found it strange that with 3 coffee makers (even if one was Broken) that with 13 people they would need another so I politely asked how many guest there were. We replaced the Coffee pot within a couple hours. About the fee of additional guest and these other things mentioned I have no clue what she is referring to... You do not lose your deposit for having additional guest. Each undisclosed guest(A undisclosed guest is one that has not paid to stay prior to checking out)and will be charged double the rate if we are not notified just like every Lodge and Cabin in the Hocking Hills. The additional guest fee is clearly stated on the lodge policy. Yes we do have security camera's located on all parking area's..."That is it the Parking area's only" As a lodge owner, businessman and a Customer service person for over 35 years, I feel you should ALWAYS be upfront about policy's with your guest. This customer left the Lodge in very good condition and we appreciate there friends comment and opinion
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Hocking Hills
Ohio
Out Family Vacation in Hocking Hills
Submitted: July 4, 2011
Stayed: June 2011
This was our second year to select Grand Tara Lodge in Hocking Hills for our 3 generation vacation spot. Everyone had a great time. We were so close to area attractions that made visits to them easy. The up grades in the kitchen was great for fixing meals. The children and the adults loved the game room and never ran out of something to do. The swimming pool is wonderful and a great way to cool off and relax. If your looking for a great place to relax and have a great time, give it a try.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thanks Carol for your great review see you next Year the Grogans
Helpful votes: 4/5
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