# The lodge

> A 6,500-square-foot lodge for 16 on 65 private acres near Indianapolis: seven bedrooms, a year-round indoor pool, the Horse Barn and a private fishing pond.

Canonical: https://forestparklodge.com/lodge/
Last updated: 2026-11-08

Sixty-five acres of forest and fields around a private fishing pond, all private. The 6,500-square-foot house sleeps 16 across seven bedrooms, and the glass atrium keeps the indoor pool and bar open in every season.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Sleeps | 16 |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Event guests | 300 |
| Acres | 65 |

## Why people book it

- 65 private acres: Forest, open fields, a private fishing pond and the Horse Barn.
- An indoor pool: Kept at 75°F all year, under a glass atrium filled with natural light.
- A bar inside: An indoor bar and lounge beside the pool, so celebrations carry on whatever the weather.
- Room to gather: Several indoor lounges and outdoor gathering spaces for the whole group.

## Who sleeps where

Sleeps 16 in seven bedrooms with 10 beds and 4.5 bathrooms.

| Room | Beds |
| --- | --- |
| Five bedrooms | One king bed each |
| One bedroom | One queen bed |
| The bunk room | Four twin beds in two bunks |
| 4.5 bathrooms | In the house |

## Where the day happens

- Open fields: Outdoor ceremonies, in complete privacy
- The pond: A private fishing pond, the backdrop for portraits and first looks
- Event lawn and tent space: Receptions under a tent you rent, which is also the rain plan
- The Horse Barn: A backdrop for photos on the grounds
- The atrium and indoor bar: Welcome drinks and late nights for the house party

## What’s here

### Outside

- Private fishing pond (fishing allowed)
- The Horse Barn
- Event lawn and tent space
- Gas grill
- Outdoor seating and lighting

### Inside

- Indoor pool (75°F, all year) and bar in the atrium
- Several indoor lounges
- Full kitchen with a breakfast bar
- Dining area
- Washer and dryer
- High-speed WiFi and smart TV

### Weddings

- Getting-ready rooms in the house
- Open fields for the ceremony
- Lawn space for a reception tent
- Photo backdrops
- Plenty of parking on the property

## House rules

| Rule | Value | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Overnight guests | Up to 16 | Maximum occupancy includes children. |
| Event guests | Up to 300 | Weddings are priced and booked on the weddings page. |
| Check-in | 5:00 PM or 4:00 PM | Check-out is at 11:00 AM after a 5:00 PM check-in, or 10:00 AM after a 4:00 PM check-in. The house needs six hours to be cleaned between stays. |
| Quiet hours | 10 PM to 8 AM | Please keep noise reasonable for the neighbors at all times. |
| Pets | By approval | Case by case, with prior approval and a pet fee. Ask before you book. |
| Indoor pool | Maintained at 75°F | Increase to a maximum of 85°F for $125 per 5 degrees, per day. Request at least a day before arrival. No pets in the pool. |
| Parking | On the property | There is plenty of parking on the property. No street parking. |
| Fireworks | Not allowed | Anywhere on the property. |
| Outdoor music | By approval | Amplified outdoor music needs the owner’s approval. |

## The area

- Indianapolis International Airport, 14 miles by car: About 20 min
- Hotels and short-term rentals for extra guests: 5–15 min
- Columbus Municipal Airport, 38 miles: 57 min drive

## Walk the land

1. **The Horse Barn**: The Horse Barn, a backdrop for photos and walks.
2. **The pond**: A private fishing pond below the house, framed by shade trees.
3. **The atrium**: An indoor pool under a glass atrium, with a bar and lounge beside it.
4. **The fields**: Open fields and forest across 65 private acres.
5. **The house**: A 6,500-square-foot house with seven bedrooms that sleeps 16.

Forest Park Lodge: 65 acres · Sleeps 16 · seven bedrooms · Weddings up to 300. Monrovia, Indiana. Drawn from a satellite view; not to scale.

## Booking

Booking: use Request to book on the lodge page, [The lodge](https://forestparklodge.com/lodge/#book). Choose check-in and check-out dates, the number of guests (up to 16) and the occasion, and send the request. No payment is taken with a request; the team confirms availability and the rate by email.

Planning a wedding? Weddings are priced and booked on the weddings page. Wedding pricing for your estimated dates and guest counts is shown in the Book / Tour card on the weddings page, [Weddings](https://forestparklodge.com/weddings/#pricing), with the full price breakdown.

## Related

- [Weddings](https://forestparklodge.com/weddings/)
- [Group stays](https://forestparklodge.com/gatherings/)
- [The area](https://forestparklodge.com/area/)