The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a window and a small wooden stool.
A rustic dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden door, a hallway with a wooden floor, a red door, and a wall with a decorative piece.
A room with a wooden bench, a door with a window, and a bed with a floral bedspread.
A room with a pool table, wooden walls, a ceiling fan, and a door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Herod, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Hall Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Master Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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Exterior
Sassafras Ridge Log Cabin by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest
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  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (113 reviews)
Sassafras Ridge Log Cabin by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

About the area

Herod

Herod is home to this holiday home. Shawnee Hills Country Club and Ross Cottom Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Herod, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 28 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 46 min drive - 77.9 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 55 min drive - 75.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gap - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest on 13 December 2026 start from NZ$960, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest located?

Situated in Herod, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hitching Post Trailhead and Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. Garden of the Gods Trailhead and Illinois Iron Furnace are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really liked the place, very relaxing and much needed getaway. Loved the hot tub! Loved the pillows on the bed and the towels were very nice as well. Overall, very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 2 November 2026
Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property very roomy clean and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pine ridge is very cute! We enjoyed being close enough to the sites that we could go back to the house for lunch or a quick break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Very nice place...very clean and private. Hot tub and outdoor firepit were a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thank you so much! Happy to hear you enjoyed the home and your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The few pics on the post for this property don’t do it justice. House is large and spacious. Front porch is enormous. Tons of firewood. Everything you need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The porch is nice for hanging out. Beds are pretty comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed here a few years in a row now. Great little cabin close to everything Shawnee has to offer. We normally go in the winter so the hot tub is a great way to unwind after some cold but beautiful hiking. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean houses and spacious for the amount of people we had. It stinks that the hot tub was broken but they did offer a discount for that so that is appreciated. Will stay here again if I get the opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for understanding! The hot tub is working again and we hope you'll come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The hot tub was a nice addition. The kitchen, though big was missing a few things that would have made it a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, location, and value

Everything was exactly as we expected and the property was clean, a great value, and staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2023
Tina, thank you! We would love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean, private and as described. Loved the proximity to the outpost and trails. Was able to come home to have a bite of lunch and head back out to more hikes. Hot tub was perfect and we could watch the sunset while relaxing in it. Lovely fluffy towels in the bathrooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you so much we would love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place worked well for our needs. Hot tub was awesome after a long day of traveling and hiking. Didn’t use all the amenities the cabin had to offer. Wifi worked great as cell service in the area is mostly not which is great to get away from. Check in and out was smooth. Staff at office was friendly. Plenty of towels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to down south

Overall nice place to stay close to the garden of the gods and other hiking spots
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2024
Thank you Dillan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay, with plenty of room. We enjoyed the hot tub. We may take some of our family to this location soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us. We would love to host you and your family again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

The house was very clean and was in a great location! The hot tub was a great extra bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 December 2021
Thank you so much for staying with us. We're so glad you enjoyed your vacation, please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin!

Perfect home base for our hiking weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2023
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We had a great stay! This house was clean, well stocked and secluded. We loved the location and proximity to trails. The hot tub was clean and nice. We had a great stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you so much Robert. Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

Took a quick vacation at the last minute for or wedding anniversary, had a great time, quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
Thank you so much Diana.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay peaceful

Peaceful relaxing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thank you so much Edward, we hope you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. We had the pup, so the 4 acres and seclusion were wonderful. Staff is extremely helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks so much Kevin. We hope you'll stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect locale

Very clean and great amenities. Easy check in and check out process. And just a few miles from the garden of the gods trailhead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us Matthew. We hope you'll return soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very comfortable. Everything was in good working order. Can’t complain about anything!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2025
Thank you so much!
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