Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a calm lake and forested shoreline.
A sign for River House with an arrow pointing left.
A house with a front porch, a driveway, and a grassy yard.
A covered patio with a stone pillar, white metal chairs, and a table.
A wooden board with a hole, a metal cart with colorful items, and a sign that reads "ON RIVER TIME".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Elizabethtown, IL
  • Place, Hardin County Court House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosiclare Memorial Public Library
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cave in Rock State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Double Queen Bed Room

2 Queen Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Double Full Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Jack & Jill Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Queen Bedroom Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10

Welcome to Escape to Elizabethtown

Escape to your own private retreat overlooking the Ohio River. Nestled on 300 private acres, Escape to Elizabethtown offers breathtaking bluff-top views, complete privacy, and the perfect place to reconnect with family and friends.

Whether you're soaking in the hot tub, gathering around the fire pit, exploring Shawnee National Forest, fishing along the Ohio River, or simply enjoying coffee on the deck while watching barges drift by, this is where unforgettable memories are made.

Just minutes from the charming river town of Elizabethtown and within easy driving distance of Garden of the Gods, Cave-In-Rock State Park, and other Southern Illinois favorites, you'll enjoy the best of nature without sacrificing comfort.

Why Guests Love It:
✔ 300 private acres to explore
✔ Stunning bluff-top views of the Ohio River
✔ Private five-person hot tub
✔ Outdoor fire pit
✔ Spacious home that sleeps up to 10 guests
✔ Gas fireplace
✔ Fully equipped kitchen
✔ Sonos speakers & Roku Smart TVs
✔ Luxury Aveda bath amenities
✔ Fishing from the riverbank below the property
✔ Minutes from Shawnee National Forest
✔ Peaceful setting with incredible wildlife viewing

The Home:
Designed for gathering, the open-concept living area features soaring ceilings, comfortable furnishings, expansive windows, and incredible river views. The fully equipped kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals for your group, whether you're making a quick breakfast before hiking or cooking dinner after a day on the river.

Large windows throughout the home bring the outdoors inside, making the river the centerpiece of nearly every room.

Outdoor Living:
This is what makes Escape to Elizabethtown truly unforgettable.
Spend your mornings watching the sunrise over the Ohio River.
Relax in the private hot tub after a day exploring Shawnee National Forest.
Cook dinner on the charcoal grill while overlooking the river.
End the evening around the fire pit beneath a sky full of stars.
Explore hundreds of private acres where you may spot white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and bald eagles.

Nearby Attractions:
• Shawnee National Forest
• Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
• Cave-In-Rock State Park
• Rim Rock Recreation Area
• Dixon Springs State Park
• Ohio River Scenic Byway
• Local restaurants and shops in Elizabethtown

Included Amenities
• Self check-in
• Free Wi-Fi
• Roku Smart TVs
• Sonos speakers
• Washer & dryer
• Dedicated ice maker
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Keurig K-Duo coffee maker
• Luxury Aveda shampoo, conditioner & body wash
• Premium linens and towels
• Outdoor yard games
• Grocery stocking service available before arrival (additional fee)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, dirt bikes, or hunting anywhere on the 300-acre property. Please respect wildlife.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2124609
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Elizabethtown

Located in Elizabethtown, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

  • Hardin County Court House - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Rosiclare Memorial Public Library - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Bill Cook Memorial Park - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 17 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Illinois Iron Furnace - 20 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪E-Town River Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lucy's Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪e-town tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10 on Aug 10, 2026 start from $585, 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.

What time is check-in at Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10 located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Ohio River and Ohio River Valley. Shawnee National Forest and Hardin County Court House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a very private setting with an amazing view of the river! It had everything we needed to prepare meals during our stay. The beds were very comfortable and communication with Jill was great. We enjoyed the area hiking and exploring. The evenings were relaxing enjoying the hot tub on the deck with the beautiful river view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed everything from start to finish. Rooms were exceptionally clean, the host was easy and quick to talk to. It’s a family friendly house with a beautiful hot tub overlooking the Ohio river. Beautiful mornings and beautiful evenings sitting in the reclining chairs on the patio.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petro B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So nice house I love
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The facilities were very adequate. The house was very clean. The river view was spectacular and we enjoyed watching the barges traveling up and down the river. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danté G.

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

Great weekend getaway

The home was perfect & the communication with the host was outstanding as well, we all had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

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

River house getaway

Perfect place for friends to gather and enjoy each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dhara J.

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

Beautiful spot!

This place is very nice and cozy. Hosts were extremely caring and organized!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
Loved having your group! Hope to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Excellent house and location

The house is very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The location is amazing and spectacular views. Awesome owners too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2022
Thank you, Jacob!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Great location for taking a break and enjoying the river views. The kitchen was well stocked, we enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit and just relaxing with family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2022
Thanks for the great review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Perfect Vacation

My family thoroughly enjoyed the River House. We loved being on the River and spent lots of time in the hot tub. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at our home! Come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Fantastic!

My family of four used this place as our base to explore the Shawnee National Forest. It was a perfect location and the house was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2022
Anne, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and were able to explore the beautiful Shawnee. Thank you for your kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea L.

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

Perfect

We were looking for a comfy, large and beautiful location for a friends getaway for hiking and boards game and this was perfect. Kitchen was well-stocked and plenty of sleeping space for a group of 8 adults!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Private and relaxing

We enjoyed 4 nights and 5 days of rest and relaxation. Fully stocked kitchen to cook /bake prepare our meals. Easy to relax. Spectacular views!! We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Best cabin ever

We loved our stay at this cabin. Jill was a great host who was super understanding and helpful with our family. The Ohio river view is phenomenal. The kitchen was well stocked and there were a lot of very nice touches to the property. It's a very isolated property which is a good thing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay, Mike! Hope we get to have you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

River House was lovely

We really enjoyed our time at River House. 5 adults, 5 kids and lots of space. Such a peaceful location - quiet and secluded. Hot tub and fire pit was great. This house had so many little, unexpected ‘extras’ - highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 11, 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review! The hot tub and fire pit are our favorite too. Your group is welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Riverhouse Weekend

Perfect for a friends getaway. Property was in great condition. Loved sitting on the large deck watching boats go by on the river. Hot tub at night was a must. 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 24, 2023
Aww watching the barges is my favorite! So glad you enjoyed it too!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely gorgeous property right on the Ohio River. So peaceful. Lots of great hiking nearby. What a treat to sit out on the spacious deck and relax. Hot tub and fire pit were a huge plus. House is spacious and very comfortable. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

A fun get away

Our whole family had a great time at the Shawnee National Forest. It was our first trip with everyone. The house was perfect - plenty of room for the 11 of us comfortably and was kept up nicely. When we get back down that way, we'll see if this house is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
Thanks for staying with us! And for the kind review. I hope you come back to visit soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tessa M.

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

ON RIVER TIME

Great property and friendly service. We had so much fun. It will always be a special place, our dear friend got engaged on our annual “camping”trip. We all had so much and enjoyed the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2022
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!! Congratulations to your friends! Come back to “camp” soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karina Z.

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

Best vacation

We spent thanksgiving weekend here. Made thanksgiving dinner. I think the whole vibe made this holiday one of our best ones yet. The house was so cozy and fitting for the holidays. Jill made us feel very welcome. I would definitely book another holiday here. We had a great time! The River and the stars was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review!! I’m so glad you were able to enjoy yourselves over the holiday! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eyad A.

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

Great cabin with nice views

Pictures dont give the place justice. We were a group of friends, we really enjoyed our stay, the place is very isolated, no houses around. Jill was great with communication before and during our stay, we used the hut tub every night, weather was great in June and we were surprised that there were no mosquitoes. Overall, would definitely recommend the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
It’s a beautiful place with views second to none! Thanks for visiting Southern Illinois!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

A Welcomed Retreat.

The Riverhouse was a welcomed retreat from our busy lives. The home was beautiful, and the river was peaceful. It was the perfect amount of space for our family of five, and everything we could possibly need was there. Jill did a great job communicating with us, and all our questions were answered in the welcome packet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2023
I’m so glad you found our home to be peaceful and relaxing for your family! We welcome you back anytime! Thank you for your kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lesley I.

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

Secluded and beautiful view!

Beautiful home! Deck with plenty of chairs, also a screened in patio in case of rain. Most comfortable beds ever! Fully stocked kitchen with newer appliances, great pots and pans, wine glasses and every utensil you need. Good shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, plenty of towels. Love our stay abd hope to go back soon. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 24, 2023
Thanks, Lesley! Glad you had a comfortable stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANGELINE C.

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

River house

It was so relaxing sitting on the deck watching the river and listening to the birds. The house was close to everything we wanted to do. We enjoyed seeing all the deer. The house was clean. We also enjoyed the screened in porch. There was plenty of room outside for all the activities we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the wonderful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

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

E-Town River House

The property is beautiful and secluded, with hundreds of acres to roam. Wonderful view of the Ohio River from the huge deck. The home is immaculate, perfectly stocked with more than just the essentials. We used this as a base-camp for hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. Can't wait to return next year. Thanks Jill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2022
Thank you for your kind words about our river home. We loved having your group stay with us. We hope you'll be back to stay again!

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