Private Shawnee National Forest Retreat , Near Garden of the Gods

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A compact kitchen with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.
A grassy yard with a house and a covered porch.
A covered porch with wooden flooring, two wicker chairs with cushions, a small table, and a view of a yard with trees.
A single-story house with a covered porch and a small staircase leading to a deck.
A living room with a wooden floor, a beige sofa, a multicolored sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Elizabethtown, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cave in Rock State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown is home to this holiday home. The Chocolate Factory is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Cave in Rock State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hardin County Court House - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 11 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 27 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Dixon Springs State Park - 35 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪e-town tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lucy's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Shawnee National Forest Retreat , Near Garden of the Gods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Shawnee National Forest Retreat , Near Garden of the Gods?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Shawnee National Forest Retreat , Near Garden of the Gods on 15 December 2026 start from NZ$658, 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 Private Shawnee National Forest Retreat , Near Garden of the Gods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Shawnee National Forest Retreat , Near Garden of the Gods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Shawnee National Forest Retreat , Near Garden of the Gods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Shawnee National Forest Retreat , Near Garden of the Gods located?

Situated in Elizabethtown, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Ohio River Valley. Ohio River and Hardin County Court House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is very clean and host responded quickly to any questions I had.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean comfy and a great number of beds. It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with lots of bed space. Large enough table/kitchen to easily hold 5-6 people at least. Nice yard space for outdoor activities and good wifi for the area. Hiking and trails nearby with a nice pizza place in Elizabeth town not 5 minutes away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
was nice and clean very nice location. plenty of room
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location for great hiking. Host was very responsive when we had questions. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great stay

house was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed here twice now! Room was super clean, cozy, and just an overall relaxing place to stay. Especially after hiking the national forest which was super close to the property. Stars were beautiful there as well. Great place to stay, well taken care of. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a nice area close to parks for outdoor hikes. It was very clean and had pretty much everything you needed for cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect spot for some downtime in the Shawnee.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent home for my big family to stay! Only minutes from Garden of the Gods & Cave in Rock! Plus the local history and beautiful town. We’re already planning our next trip here and it’ll be soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice & clean

Nicest "hunting cabin" I've stayed at. Great location, close to hunting and convenience store. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

Exactly as it seems in pictures. Nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

This VRBO worked great during our hunting trip. Would highly suggest if you are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing get away

The home was perfect for the four of us (two couples) The home was as described and well stocked with towels, beddings, dishes and kitchen supplies. The deck and patio were perfect to relax on after a day of hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. We will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Went for family reunion

Nice experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Retreat

A quiet retreat for our work crew, host very friendly and communicative. Much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Exellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much for our stay. We loved the scenery and was nestled perfectly on top of hill where we could watch wildlife and enjoy watching cars go by. There were some issues with wood bees on the front porch but understand they don't sting they just made it a little annoying. They are hard to get rid of and seen you had traps for them and was trying. We loved being close to downtown but still enyoying peace and quite. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family hike

We had wonderful hikes in Shawne National Forest. Our stay was comfortable, the house is well equipped and the owners are easy to communicate with. There was a power outage and they took care of it quickly. Do not try the jacuzzi because there is not enough hot water to fill it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

Nice, quiet and clean. That’s number one.Very close to parks: Cave In Rock 10-11 minutes; Giant City 11-12 minutes; Garden of the Gods 20-22 minutes.Venture in with supplies although place is also close to Dollar General about 10-11 minutes and Walmart about 30-40 minutes. It’s the country side, I don’t mind driving. Kids enjoyed our stay. Roamed around the property. Property owner is also easy to communicate with, very accommodating. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not worth the money

The rental was not clean at all. Some of the listed items did not work properly either. Check in was easy and the property stands alone by itself which was nice. But overall, would have stayed somewhere else after seeing the inside of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2024
Hello Katy, during your stay you did not make us aware of any listed items that were not working. Upon inspection before and after your stay, all listed amenities were in working condition. Please advise what wasn’t working. Additionally the property was cleaned prior to your stay - if you have any photo proof of uncleanliness we’d love to see it so it can be addressed with the cleaning staff. Otherwise all claims are invalid. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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