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Charming cabin near Garden of the Gods

Cabin with a hot tub, steps from Shawnee National Forest

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming cabin near Garden of the Gods

This cozy 1-bedroom beautifully decorated cabin in Herod is perfect for your escape. The charming bedroom with a queen bed, and an additional queen sofa sleeper in living room will ensure guests of a goodnight rest. With WiFi and AC, you'll stay connected and comfortable. The bathroom features a refreshing shower. Enjoy the quiet outdoors while relaxing in the hot tub, gathering around the fire pit or sitting on the porch. We hope you'll enjoy your stay at our Owls Nest cabin.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please do not make beds upon departure. Wash any dirty dishes. Place thermostat on 72 degrees. Place bagged trash in outside trash can. Thank You for your cooperation!
Please never lock the door manually, only use keypad.
Feel free to contact me at 618-499-0692 for any questions or assistance needed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

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Herod, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Hitching Post Trailhead - 22 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 24 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 42 min drive - 50.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gap - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cabin near Garden of the Gods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming cabin near Garden of the Gods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cabin near Garden of the Gods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a getaway weekend from Chicago for hiking and nature. The cabin felt very remote (it was!) and everything was as advertised. We used all the amenities including the hot tub, tv, and fire pit. It was very clean. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. I wish we had another day to spend more time at the cabin sitting on the porch watching the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private location which is why I chose it! The home was very clean and cute. Only complaint was the hot tub short circuits and you can't use it and that was one of the main reasons I picked that home. Other than that the home was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin. It was very homey. It reminded me of cabins we have seen as we drove through Tennessee. The re are special touches inside the cabin to make it feel like you are back in time, like the pot belly stove (for looks only) and the old time sink. Other things I enjoyed about the cabin were the views of the stars at night. This is truly remote. I think only a handful, if that, cars went by in a day. Very peaceful. If you are looking for quiet, this is the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alyssa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall - we enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and everything. Our main complaint is with the hot tub. We booked this place because we wanted a hot tub to enjoy our evenings since there isn’t much to do in the area. When my Fiance first got in it was Luke warm - set at 103 degrees but was only got to 90 degrees the whole time we were in it. - was pretty chilly so wasn’t enjoyable for us. On top of this - when we used the jets the chemicals irritated & burned our eyes. - owners definitely need to check how much is actually going into the hot tub. My Fiance also got a chemical reaction on his back. He doesn’t get reactions normally so this was a bust for us.The bathroom outlet also wouldn’t allow me to use my curling iron. So had to do that without a mirror.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little place! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and land was wonderful, clean, cozy, quiet, private and easy to access and find. The hot tub was clean and warm. The Cabin was beautifully decorated, supplied and well maintained. The view from the porch was stunning for sunrises, sunsets and throughout the day. Definitely worth every penny we paid. We would recommend it to others and would seriously consider staying there again.
Beautiful Sunsets
Porch View
Great relaxing time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Unfortunately I can't say much good about our stay. The hot tub was never operational during our stay, 89 the whole time. Cabin was cleaned poorly as there were cob webs all over the cabin,a sock balled up in the corner,and dog dropping at the foot of the ramp to walk onto the porch. There is very little light on outside of cabin making coming and going in the dark difficult as well as using the fire pit. Shower head was placed very low making it difficult to shower I'm 5'10 and water only came up to my chest, wife found it exceptionally difficult to wash her hair. I also found that the contact number was wrong on page 1 of there check in book. Overall poor experience. It does have a bed and a nice view of the field from the porch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only issue we had was the hot tub did not really.get warm. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to get away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RobertR S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We extended our stay.Fantastic time,nice cabin clean and in a queit area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RobertR S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice cabin on a hilltop.The cabin is clean.The area is very quiet.The host is very nice,polite and accommodating.A great time overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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