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Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods

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Smart TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Herod, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Trailhead
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods

Escape to a delightful cabin in Herod for a peaceful retreat. This charming 3-bedroom property features 2 full baths, 2 queen beds, 1 twin bed, and 1 king bed, ensuring a superb night's sleep for all guests. With amenities like a stocked kitchen, gas grill, AC, WiFi, and a washing machine, your stay will be convenient and comfortable. Relax in the cozy living space or unwind sitting on the porch or hot tub enjoying the beautiful view or around the fire after a day of exploring. Our place will help you feel at home while you're visit the Shawnee National Forest.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. You'll find features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shawnee National Forest and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Illinois Iron Furnace
This cabin offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This cabin is smoke free.


Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be pre-approved.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events must be pre-approved.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our third time staying at this cabin. As always, it was a lovely time. This time was just my husband and I. We enjoyed some fishing, hot tub time, walks around the property, and fires at night. We will be planning a family Christmas trip back for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very remote and private
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing. Tucked away and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful and relaxing experience. The hosts were awesome and helpful. The cabin was clean with a lovely veiw off the porch. My favorite part was the hot tub!
The veiw
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and very peaceful. Plenty of space indoors and out if you have yard games. We enjoyed the hot tub and having s'mores around the fire. The home was lovely and comfortable. Loads of activities close by for family fun. We are so grateful for being able to stay in this beautiful home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property! We loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025