The lodge can accommodate 170 guests in bedrooms with 1, 2 and 4 beds and four dormitories.
Gjendesheim is situated at the east end of Gjende lake, 1000 meters above sea level by the in Vågå municipality.
Hikers either take one of the ferry boats to Memurubu and hike back to Gejendesheim over Besseggen or alternatively start the hike at Gjendesheim and take the ferry boat back.
Originally Gjendesheim was planned for construction near Leirungen which is located further up towards Valdresflya.
When securing a lot proved impossible, Gjendesheim was constructed at its current location.