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The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home

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A rustic kitchen with a marble island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and wooden walls.
A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a sliding door, a washing machine, and a window.
A rustic interior with a wooden wall, a black leather sofa, a dining area with a marble countertop, and a large window on the left.
A modern interior with a leather sofa, a bench, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A red and black building with a sign reading 'Riverside Lodge.' There are two black chairs outside with a small table between them.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Elizabethtown, IL
  • Place, Hardin County Court House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

  • Hardin County Court House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shawnee National Forest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 13 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 24 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Superman Statue - 57 min drive - 92.9 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪e-town tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lucy's Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Top Dog - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home?

As of 2 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home on 5 Dec, 2026 start from S$347, 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.

How much is parking at The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home located?

Situated in Elizabethtown, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ohio River Valley and Shawnee National Forest. Hardin County Court House and Ohio River are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean and very quiet. Great location if you are going to Garden of the Gods, Cave-in-Rock or other locations in the Shawnee National Forest.Be sure and walk to the Fish Dock River Restaurant on the Ohio River for catfish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, easy to book and find, host answers timely, clean, lots of windows, and has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2026
We thank you for staying with us and it was a pleasure to have you. We hope you come back in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was accurate to the listing pictures. It has a stocked kitchen full of most everything you need and even a washer and dryer. The bed was comfortable and all was well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place. There are not many places to eat on a Monday. Bring food with you. But the place was so comfortable and well appointed that we didn't really want to leave anyway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have you back in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. Location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely spring break getaway!

Loved the cleanliness, quality of finishes, and quietness of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Alexandria! Thank you so much for your great review. We're glad that you are pleased and you enjoyed your stay at the ETown Riverside Lodge! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location & amenities were great. Our hunting trip went without a hitch. Host was very helpful when I had questions.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2025
Thank you for choosing us for your travels and for the great review. We hope to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our stay. The owner is the sweetest and has kept her property so neat and tidy. I plan on coming back again !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Nice and clean comfortable bed the little town is nice and little 93 year lady next door was just as sweet as she could be we will be coming bac next year hope we get to stay here again and has good icecream right next door
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Tim! Thank you so much for your review. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay at ETown Riverside Lodge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good staging spot for hiking Shawnee Nat. Forest

Great spot for hiking Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, Cave in Rock etc... Nice and quiet location for sleeping between hikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and our close proximity to The Shawnee. We hope to have you back on the future. Good luck on all your adventures
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to overnight near Garden of the Gods

Just as adorable as the photos look. Was a great place to recoup after a long hike, wish we went in the summer when the catfish kitchen around the corner was serving!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and the charm of the lodge. The catfish restaurant opens in April usually, we hope to have you back if you come back. Take care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lodge

Perfect stay for a couples get-a-way!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Cyndi! Thank you so much for your great review. We're glad that you are pleased and you enjoyed your stay at the ETown Riverside Lodge! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a short getaway

We met in the middle of TN, IN, and MO for a girl's weekend—very clean, very responsive owner. It was very close to the river and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique

Unique history and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2024
We are so thankful you enjoyed your stay and chose us. We hope to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to the River!

We really loved our stay here. The river was right by us and we could take a nice little walk to it. Loved the original pictures of the building and it was all we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2023
Hi Rita,We're delighted to hear that you really loved your stay with us! It's wonderful that you enjoyed the proximity to the river and the original pictures of the building. We're glad to have provided everything you needed for a great experience. Thank you for your positive feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Visit

Tiny Home is beautiful and steps away from the Ohio River. Close to many attractions in Southern Illinois
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2024
So glad you loved the lodge and the area. We hope you come back and stay with us again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful building that is wonderfully decorated. Host was amazing with incredible communication. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back. Just make sure you screenshot all of your info for check in since cell phone coverage is spotty in Elizabethtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice

Very nice place. Simple and clean. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2024
We are so glad you loved your stay! We hope you come back and see us at one of our properties again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Celebration

Elizabethtown is a quaint river village. The tiny house was perfect for us. Would definitely stay here again. There is so much to see in this area of Southern Illinois.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great short weekend

I booked this place as a surprise trip for my brother-in-law and sister. They loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Abby! Thank you so much for your great review. We're glad that you are pleased and you enjoyed your stay at the ETown Riverside Lodge! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

The house was wonderful and well stocked. It was clean and comfortable. The area was perfect distance to get to Cave Rock and Garden of the Gods. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2024
We are so glad you loved Your stay and the proximity to the Shawnee National Forest. We hope to have you back at one of properties soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

We loved our stay! The mercantile next door was so cute with great ice cream. Stephanie was so kind and quick to respond! I would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
We are so glad you loved your stay and our little river store. We do hope you come Back and stay at one of our properties again soon. Take care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverside lodge

Unique vrbo with history and top notch craftmanship. The store next door is adorable with great coffee, delicious ice cream and a wide variety of high quality goods and souvenirs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the history left in the building. Appreciate you visiting our store next door and we hope you come back again soon! Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Husband and I stayed here while exploring southeastern Illinois. It was the perfect location for visits to Garden of the Gods and Cave-in-Rock. Everything was comfortable. Nice to have the E-Town restaurant and E-Town Tap so close. The only suggestion I have is to install a floor length mirror somewhere for fit check. 10/10 would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for staying! Love the suggestion, such a good idea! Not sure how I hadn’t thought of that already with all the amenities … but consider it done!
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