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Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a stone fireplace, and a mounted deer head.
A stone fireplace with a basket of blankets and a chair in a wooden room.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a large TV, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A room with large windows overlooking a body of water, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a deck outside.
A wooden deck with a hot tub and Adirondack chairs overlooking a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ohio River Valley

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Elizabethtown, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cave in Rock State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪31 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

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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 hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hardin County Court House - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 17 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 31 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Dixon Springs State Park - 39 min drive - 54.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪e-town tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lucy's Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬13 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 Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Ohio River Retreat Retreat with Hot Tub - Sleeps 10 on Nov 2, 2026 start from $530, 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. 59 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at the River House with a group of friends to relax and hike in Shawnee National Forest. We loved our stay. This house is on a lot of acreage and sits a long way back from the road. It is quiet, peaceful and very private. While the house is older, the owners have made it quite comfortable-comfy beds with good linens, nicely equipped kitchen, speakers, ice maker, wine fridge, etc. We loved hanging out on the large deck, taking in the river view, loved using the hot tub after a long day of hiking and also spent time on the screened in porch, Check in was easy, host was accommodating and helpful with questions about the area. Elizabethtown is small and most of the area is rural, just an FYI for those who have never been to this area. We would stay in this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!
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