The Lodge at Buckquest

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A stone staircase leading up a rocky path surrounded by trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a built-in microwave, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a mounted deer head.
A spacious living room with a large wooden dining table, leather sofas, and a stone fireplace.
A wooden house with a covered porch, two potted evergreen trees, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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
    Walk to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cave In Rock, IL
  • Place, Cave in Rock State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at Buckquest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lodge at Buckquest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lodge at Buckquest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at Buckquest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lodge at Buckquest located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ohio River Valley and Shawnee National Forest. Cave in Rock State Park and Ohio River are also within 10 minutes.

The Lodge at Buckquest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

The property was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More amazing than thee pictures!

We took my Mother here for her 76th birthday and to explore the area and we were so impressed! Was so pleased with the accommodations! Lovely and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Motorcycle trop

We had a great time there, beautiful place, the view was amazing, beautiful sunrises!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

We stayed at the lodge for four days, and absolutely loved everything about it. Everything you need is provided the lodge is beautiful the beds are comfortable.. we have already planned another trip in a couple weeks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene getaway

Wonderful stay in Hardin County. Buck Quest was an exceptional and restful stay with fantastic amenities high on the hills of southern Illinois. Highly recommend bringing as many groceries as you need, as there are limited options for eating nearby. Buck Quest is super inviting with kitchen and bbq to make yourselves at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the peaceful setting.

My sisters and I really love this place. Beautiful setting. Home is well cared for and had everything we needed. We visited several parks. Unfortunately, the Garden of the Gods was closed. Good part is ..it gives us a good excuse to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We had a lovely stay at Buck Quest, it had everything we needed and more. We saw lots of deer each morning and evening. The homes location was perfect for hiking in the Shawnee National Forest which was our purpose in coming down. We would recommend this to anyone visiting the area.🍁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Paradise

Coffee on the porch 55-65 degrees, with a fuzzy blanket, watching the sunrise and deer feeding, listening to turkeys gobble and little birds, is literally the best way to start any day!! I absolutely loved it. The lodge is gorgeous!! Wifi is insanely fast. There’s not much around so be prepared to drive about 15-20 minutes to get food and explore caves, waterfalls, and beautiful scenery!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful way to enjoy a long weekend exploring Southern IL. The secluded house is beautiful and nestled in a grove of trees that faces a lovely meadow and farm fields. The hot tub was great after a day of hiking! Beds are very comfortable and the rooms spacious for our family. The kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. Small nit.. the charcoal grill area did not have a bucket for old coals so it was super tough to actually grill, did not hunder our stay just be aware. Lastly...deer frequented the area, owls, and the dark sky treated us to a sea of stars and metors that were amazing! We will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Getaway

Relaxing stay with my 3 adult daughters. The property was just as listed. We loved the open floor plan and the large patio with a beautiful view. It was very nice to have 4 bedrooms with full size beds and 4 bathrooms. The kitchen was well equipped. We missed the gravel road the first time and wish that there was a road sign. Great communication throughout booking process and even when we had a question about the hot tub. The area is beautiful with many hiking trails nearby. We were glad that we took food to prepare all of our meals since there are no restaurants or grocery stores near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful country place

This place was very spacious, brand new, bathroom for every bedroom, comfortable and perfect location to the parks for hiking and walking. The owner was incredibly nice and very responsive, and gave me good advice on what to bring. The view from the back is beautiful, if you get up early, you can catch an amazing sunrise. Internet is not a problem even though you are in the middle of nowhere. My recommendation is to bring some food as there are very limited options on stores (almost non existant in the area) and limited restaurants. The restaurant at Cave In The Rock was fantastic though, so we went there on several occasions. Since they are so new, I just recommended some outdoor furniture and a place to have a fire at night to make it more enjoyable. Would highly recommend and definitely would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setup, view and amenities! Close to lots of hiking. Views on property were great and private location. Kitchen has everything you need. Beds were comfortable and enough seating for a large group. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026