Fall Hikes & Hot Tub: Garden of the Gods Retreat

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A hot tub under a wooden pergola with a picnic table nearby, set against a green field and clear sky.
A living room with a fireplace, television, and comfortable seating.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table set for six, surrounded by wooden chairs.
A grassy field with three camping chairs and a fire pit.
A covered porch with a wooden deck, a table with chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Additional Sleeping (Family Room)

2 Single Beds

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown is home to this holiday home. Shawnee National Forest and Garden of the Gods Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ross Cottom Lanes and The Chocolate Factory.
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Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 18 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 31 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Dixon Springs State Park - 46 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trails End Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Gap - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fall Hikes & Hot Tub: Garden of the Gods Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fall Hikes & Hot Tub: Garden of the Gods Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fall Hikes & Hot Tub: Garden of the Gods Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall Hikes & Hot Tub: Garden of the Gods Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fall Hikes & Hot Tub: Garden of the Gods Retreat located?

Situated in Elizabethtown, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rim Rock National Recreation Trailhead and Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. Garden of the Gods Trailhead and Illinois Iron Furnace are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the quiet atmosphere and big porch .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thankful for the stay and great communication
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and spacious place for a Shawnee getaway. Great location and beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our stay. It was clean, had a decently stock kitchen and was a great location for what we had planned for our long weekend. The communication with the owner was great. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just right for our kids and their kids to use as a base for hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay and are making plans to cone back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Wonderful to hear Rachel thank you so much for staying with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for hiking

Basic but the family had a good time. Location is great and they enjoyed the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you, glad your family had a good time we'd love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house. Super clean, everything labeled, very large, in a nice remote area. The house is well taken care of. The host is very responsive. I loved our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for that great review! We enjoyed hosting you and I hope we'll see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Perfect place to relax for a weekend. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed your stay, we'd love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Very quite and beautiful place. Loved the big back porch as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful house

Had good time with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
I am happy you enjoyed yourselves. Hank you for staying with us. Your business is appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were two families renting and appreciated the amount of bedrooms offered and amount of beds. We found everything we needed in the kitchen while cooking. Cleaning up after meals was easy with the dishwasher available. The fire pit was great for campfire s'mores with plenty of firewood available. We would have liked a bigger grill outside, but made do without one. The hot tub was a great way to end the night. The host left simple instructions. Check out was super easy. The entire property is well maintained and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet space with an abundance of nature

Great place for family and friends. Plenty of room and it’s quiet. Steps from awesome hiking and breathtaking scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you. We would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and roomy

Very relaxing stay with plenty of room. Wish winery and orchards were closer and check in wasn’t as hectic. Love to bring family for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Sorry your check in wasn't great but glad you had a good time we would love to host your family again anytime thank you. We do have contactless check in if you would prefer to do that for future stays just let us know before hand.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting and very nice home!

If you're looking for a secluded place close to garden of the gods, we highly recommend this property. The house is big, clean and has some very nice amenities. The owners were also very nice and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Kristi. We enjoyed having you stay with us. Hopefully we'll see you again soon. Maybe in the fall when the colors are stunning...... Elizabeth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walnut Hill

This place is great, clean, big enough for us 6 people but will sleep more than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Hosts and well kept property.

This was our fourth time staying at Elizabeth and Marty’s property. All of there rentals exceed expectations. They go above and beyond to make your trip wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girlfriends Weekend

We really enjoyed the place and had a great time. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, Beautiful Stay

Beautiful property with plenty of space for everyone. Views from the deck are gorgeous. Very close to Garden of the Gods. Everyone at the Outpost were very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this booking!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Cheryn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and clean, and well suited to our needs. We really enjoyed the back porch and the beautiful views of the sunsets. We spent a lot of our evenings playing games on the game table, and playing air hockey.We would recommend this house (and the hosts) for anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view, secluded and very clean

Second time we stayed at this house. Very, very clean and beautiful views from the home. Nice fire pit with furnished wood :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thanks so much Angela, we welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property and good location

Our family had a nice stay at the property. It’s in a great location to explore the Shawnee area. We had a good recommendation for dinner from Elizabeth to visit E town river restaurant and had a great time there. The house was very nice and very clean. Thanks for the great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much we're glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time exploring the area

The house was perfect for what we were looking for: quiet and secluded with lots of room to roam. The layout is nice and spread out, and being able to do laundry for our muddy kids was great. We will come back someday for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you! We're so happy that your family enjoyed your stay and we welcome you back anytime!
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