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Spacious four bedroom country private home, large kitchen, wi-fi. Nature awaits.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Harrisburg, IL
- Place, Hitching Post Trailhead11 min drive
- Place, Saline County Area Museum14 min drive
- Place, Harrisburg Township Park District16 min drive
- Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1/ upstairs
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2/ main level/west
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3/ main level/ east
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4/basement
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1/upstairs
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2/main level
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3/basement
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Spacious four bedroom country private home, large kitchen, wi-fi. Nature awaits.
Private rural location bordering the Shawnee National Forest. This home sits on 30 acres. Approximately twelve miles south of the closest town and about eight miles from Garden of the Gods and other hiking recreational sites. The home is roomy and cozy. It is large enough for a couple of families or just to let your own family members have their own space. It is a great place to relax, grill out, or just do some porch sitting. Or if you want to take in some sights, you aren’t far from Garden of the Gods, Bell Smith Springs, Burden Falls, Rim Rock or Pounds Hollow. This area is also very horse friendly and this home is not far from several trails and horse campgrounds such as Double M, High Knob, Little Lusk, and Bear Branch Campgrounds. It is also about two miles from Williams Hill Pass that supports four wheeling and dirt biking trails and about four miles from the River to River Trail. So if you want to do a lot of nothing or lots of everything, it is a great location. You most likely will see some wildlife daily whether it is deer, birds, foxes, turkeys, etc in the spacious yard or fields. The home has everything you should need for your stay and is very clean and neat and private. It boasts a full kitchen that is fully stocked. The large front and back yard allows plenty of room for you or your kiddos to walk or run. The back of the property meets a running creek in the woods. Very nice home in the country. You won’t be disappointed
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Be aware of drop off of front porch and creeks.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Herod
Located in Herod, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shawnee National Forest and Garden of the Gods Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ross Cottom Lanes and The Chocolate Factory.
Harrisburg, IL
What's nearby
- Hitching Post Trailhead - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
- Saline County Area Museum - 14 min drive - 20.1 km
- Shawnee Hills Country Club - 15 min drive - 20.4 km
- Harrisburg Township Park District - 16 min drive - 20.5 km
- Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Town Square Pub - 12 min drive
- Alyssa and Seth's Reception - 11 min drive
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken - 5 min drive
- The Gap - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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18 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Clay H.
8 December 2025
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Clay H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michelle W.
10 September 2025
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Michelle W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Anthony J.
7 July 2025
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Great retreat
Anthony J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Luke B.
3 September 2025
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Luke B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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Shane K.
28 December 2025
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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Michelle W.
8 June 2025
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Keamarose H.
13 July 2025
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jeremy D.
13 April 2025
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Great Location
Jeremy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
ray y.
14 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good home away from home
ray y.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Debra G.
12 October 2025
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Debra G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michael F C.
28 May 2024
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The Best
Michael F C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
will g.
30 January 2024
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Clean and spacious house!!
will g.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent
david r.
4 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick hiking getaway
david r.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Dan N.
30 June 2025
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Friends Get Together
Dan N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
20 October 2024
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Girls weekend
Karen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Loretta B.
18 May 2025
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Awesome Ladies Hiking Trip
Loretta B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Brent D.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property
Brent D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Wendi B.
2 September 2024
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Hiking headquarters
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Terry G.
31 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations!
Terry G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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James M.
22 June 2025
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Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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14 September 2025
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