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1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest

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Outdoor spa tub
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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

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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.

1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest

Cabin 5 at Shawnee Forest Cabins: The closest cabins to the God of the Gods at the Shawnee National Forest in Herod, IL. Our one-bedroom hot tub cabins are perfect for a romantic couple's getaway or for small families. This one-bedroom cabin has a private hot tub, a fireplace, WiFi, satellite TV, an EV charger, a full kitchen for simple cooking, a queen-size bed, and a leather queen-size sleeper sofa, which is ideal for up to two children.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy features like a hot tub. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, fireplace, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 11 minutes by foot from Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Equality cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Min. age of 21 yrs old to book home. A security deposit hold of up to $150 is also required in case of any damage.
Pets are not allowed on the property without the expressed written permission of management. A $250 fee will be charged per pet.
Any and all types of smoking (cigarettes, vaping, or cannabis) are prohibited inside the cabins. A $250 deep cleaning fee will be charged for smoking.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet Policy: Dogs are permitted in designated cabin

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadbolt lock
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie L., Effingham, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
First trip to Shawnee for our anniversary and we chose this cabin because of it’s location and were very pleased. Super close to garden of the gods which is great. Easy to find and check in, host checked in with us multiple times to make sure all was good, nice clean cabin! Our only complaint was that the neighboring 8 cabins were pretty close so it wasn’t the most private, but it also gives you a little area to walk around which is nice. And when we went to use the hot tub after our day of hiking, it wasn’t hot yet and took a while to heat up- which is totally not the hosts fault- just more of a heads up to future guests to check the temp because we forgot to as soon as we got there! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to Garden of the Gods. Everything is as stated in the listing, cabin was clean, and great communication from the property owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Checkin was no hassle and the cabin was close to all of the trails we wanted to hike. Nearest grocery store is about 30 minutes away so it is recommended to bring essentials with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jillian h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Second time staying here. We love how close you are to all kinds of hiking trails, and being able to come back after a long day of hiking and relax in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin, easy process

Lots of good info and easy check-in/out. Nice cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shawnee cabin in the woods

Love this place!!! So glad we discovered these beautiful cabins in the Shawnee Forrest!!! They are as described, very well taken care of, love the ease of check in!!! Host was a pleasure to work with, accommodated all our needs!! Will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

It was a beautiful stay and the hosts were very communicative. It was private and felt secluded. Great location for multiple different hikes. 10/10 would recommend and would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Was Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hot tub and location

We loved the fact that we could sit in the hot tub and watch the rain come down. And the cabins couldn’t be much closer to Garden of the Gods!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne m., Nashville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good!

The little cabin had everything we needed. The bed was super comfy, night reading lights (very important), nice hot tub and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turn and Burn

Wife and I decided last minute to take a quick trip to see the Garden of the Gods and to just simply get away. We found this beautiful place and have been talking about it since we left. Clean (most important) and simple. Enjoyed the fire pit and the hot tub, but most importantly the privacy. I’d recommend it to anyone, hands down A+.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie and Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, nicely located, and well-equipped cabin!

Beautiful, nicely located, and well-equipped cabin! Very clean and easy to access. Our only issue was with the European hornets when using the hot tub at night. They were not aggressive, but really liked the light.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024