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Retreat Cabin in Southern Illinois on Lakefront with an Outdoor Hot Tub

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Paducah Convention Center
  • Place, National Quilt Museum
  • Place, Paducah Riverwalk
  • Airport, Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Retreat Cabin in Southern Illinois on Lakefront with an Outdoor Hot Tub

Escape to our beautiful lakefront cabin on Hohman Lake, and experience a truly relaxing vacation. Our unplugged getaway is the perfect destination for families, small groups of friends, or couples looking to disconnect and unwind.

The cozy cabin features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, offering 1000 square feet of comfortable living space. Enjoy stunning views of the lake from the screened porch and deck, and relax in the large private spa. Renters are welcome to fish on the lake, swim off the dock, and bring their own kayaks or canoes to use on the water.

The master bedroom overlooks the screened porch and offers a queen-size bed with a breathtaking view of the lake. The second bedroom also features a queen-size bed, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Additionally, we provide a queen-size inflatable mattress, allowing the cabin to sleep up to 6 guests.

The cabin is equipped with central heat and air, TV with Blu-Ray/DVD player, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, kitchen utensils, cookware, dishes, towels, linens, hairdryer, and iron. We also provide complimentary coffee supplies to get your mornings started off right. Please note that there is no cable or satellite service, internet connection, or landline phone service at the cabin. However, cell phone service for texting is good, and voice service is fair. If you need to stay connected, both Metropolis and Paducah public libraries have computer rooms available for use.

There are plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching in the vicinity. The cabin is located near the Shawnee National Forest and just a 40-minute drive away from the stunning Garden of Gods.

Urgent Care and Emergency Room services are available in both Metropolis and Paducah.
Book your stay now and experience a peaceful retreat on the lake, with fishing, swimming, and kayaking opportunities right at your doorstep. It's the perfect unplugged getaway for families, small groups of friends, or a couple looking for a romantic retreat

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Additional fee required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Brookport

Located in Brookport, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Ohio River Valley. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carson Park or Players Bluegrass Downs. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Brookport, IL

What's nearby

  • Paducah Convention Center - 33 min drive - 27.4 km
  • National Quilt Museum - 33 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Paducah Riverwalk - 34 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center - 34 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Harrah's Metropolis - 38 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sand Bucket - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Minnow Bucket - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tinsley's Dairy King - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Smiley's Levee Cafe - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Bomb-Diggity Diner - ‬56 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat Cabin in Southern Illinois on Lakefront with an Outdoor Hot Tub pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Retreat Cabin in Southern Illinois on Lakefront with an Outdoor Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat Cabin in Southern Illinois on Lakefront with an Outdoor Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat Cabin in Southern Illinois on Lakefront with an Outdoor Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ohio River Valley and Cumberland River. Ohio River and Tennessee River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 322 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 341 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin overlooking Hohman Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryon R.

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

Great Stay

My husband and I stayed at the cabin for our anniversary. The accomodations were wonderful-check-in was so easy and the house was nice and cool when we arrived-which was a relief in the 90 degree August heat! We enjoyed quiet mornings reading on the front porch and time spent fishing and swimming. Jerome and Rachel have a well stocked cabin and responded quickly to the couple of questions we had during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara Y.

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

Outstanding lake view

Great proximity to Metropolis and Paducah but the benefits of a relaxing lake view. The screened in patio was SO comfortable. Well stocked home with hcomfortable furnishings. Everything you need for coffee too which I really appreciate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN B.

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

Great location!

Had a great time. Great location, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Beautiful

Great lake view, comfortable bed, nicely furnished, friendly communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CT R.

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

Beautiful cabin on the Lake

We had a great time relaxing inside, in the hot tub and walking around the lake. It's a wonderful place to stay. Nearby we enjoyed food in Paducah, the great trails for MTBing and hiking in the Land Between the Lakes, and just had to waste time seeing the World's Tallest Superman. Good times for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachery L.

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

Another great stay!

Have stopped in on the way to Tennessee twice! Stayed at each of the properties owned by host! Both great, can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect Place for Peace and Quiet

This is the second time my husband and I have stayed here because we enjoy it so much. It is a great place to go to reconnect with your loved ones and nature. Very clean, cozy, and peaceful with beautiful views. Hosts are friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Lake house

We had a nice relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay R.

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

Xmas Getaway

This lake cabin was everything and more than we expected. We will be back for another restful weekend soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S., New Douglas

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

Awesome Lake house

Great place for a nice getaway, house Very clean and well stocked, fishing was Great as well. Highly recommend this place :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Beautiful setting

Great house enjoyed the peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

So peaceful

The home was lovely. We really enjoyed our stay. The quiet of the property was exactly what we needed. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

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

Great Getaway

Enjoyed every minute of our stay. Cabin was charming and nicely furnished. Loved relaxing on the screen porch. Lake was nice. Kids loved fishing from the dock and jumping in for a swim.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonya G.

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

New Years Get Away

What a beautiful little place to stay ! It was perfect. Clean cozy and felt like home. The view of the lake with the sun is gorgeous. Will definitely be re booking again in the summer to enjoy the water . 5 stars !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

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

Amazing

Wonderful weekend get-a-way. It was nice to unplug and just enjoy the hot tub and the lake. Will absolutely book again. Here's to a great 42nd birthday it such an amazing little place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

A Happy New Year

Just a great holiday weekend. Enjoyed hot tub. Very clean and attractive. Great beds and linens. A great escape from the City.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine J., St. Louis

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

Peaceful getaway

Enjoyed our stay at this beautiful lakefront house. It was clean and well stocked with dishes, cookware and small appliances. Caught some fish and had a visit from the neighbors dog. Definitely would book the cabin again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandi O.

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

Quiet get a way

This place was immaculately clean. It was so peaceful to sit on the screened porch & enjoy the view of the lake. It's a great place to get a way from the busy world & relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joshua O.

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

Great, out of the way, get away

We could not have been happier with our stay. The cabin was fantastic. The lake was relaxing. We all enjoyed hanging out, kayaking, swimming, fishing, grilling, playing cards, etc! Our only issue was we all agreed 2 full days was not enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Wonderful stay

The only reason I did not get five stars, for the accuracy of listing is because I did not feel the water was swimmable, and that was the whole reason we booked there. There was just a lot of moss or lily pads and way too many turtles for my likings. We had trouble with hornets, but other than the normal unpreventable outdoor things, the home itself was beautifully placed by the lake, very clean, and the host were very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Disconnecting to Reconnect

Relaxing weekend away from the chaos of every day life. We enjoyed the lake views from the screened in porch and from the hot tub. The home is very comfortable and well equipped. The only thing I wished we had done was bring firewood to enjoy a fire in the pit down by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent!

Hubby and I and our furbaby had an awesome time! The views from the dock were spectacular and very relaxing. It was nice to get away and unplug and not worry about work related things. Fishing was great and just being on the deck listening to the sounds of nature was so soothing. Everything was as advertised in the listing and then some. Very impressed with the entire experience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONNA F.

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

Serenity with a gorgeous view

We had such a great time. Sitting on the dock and fishing all day. We caught Blue Gill,catfish, small mouth bass and some turtles...lol. At night we grilled out and retreated back inside the beautiful lake house which had all the comforts of home. Take some DVD's with you when you visit. There's no cable TV so having the movies to watch was nice. We definitely rate our stay with 5 stars. Thanks for allowing us to really unplug and get the much needed rest and relaxation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Amazing stay!

Loved this little cabin on the lake from the moment we drove up. Pics do not do justice. Quiet, picturesque, clean, cozy, I could go on! My kids loved the variety of wildlife from the little fish, frogs and turtles and tadpoles to the geese and heron all right out the back porch. Sunsets and sunrises were beautiful over the lake. Forgot our fishing poles but would bet there is some great fishing to be had. Nice touches were the array of games, the washer and dryer, and sound machines in both bedrooms. And of course, the hot tub! Probably the best maintained/cleanest hot tub I’ve ever been in with a very relaxing setting!!! My son is already asking when we are going back! So many things to do close by. All the following within 40 min driving - Fern Cliffe State park is a must, breathtaking trails. Eat breakfast at Longhorn cafe before your day and you won’t be disappointed! Enjoyed Garden of the Gods and Burden Falls as well, stopped for great ice cream at Garden of the Gods outpost. River Discovery Center in Paducah is very educational and interactive for kids of all ages. A lot of history! Everyone we encountered was very friendly. All in all such a great trip and we loved having this little piece of heaven for two nights of great family memories!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jerome and Rachel Gabriel

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For years, we've been using this area to recharge our family, and we're thrilled to provide the same experience to others that attracted us here. During their stay, we make every effort to be available to our guests to ensure they have an excellent time.

Why they chose this property

At the Retreat Cabin, you can enjoy a truly exceptional getaway experience. The serene lake, stunning scenery, and opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life are just a few of the reasons why we keep returning to this place. One of our favorite things to do is to sit out on the dock and watch the breathtaking sunset (or sunrise if you're an early riser).

What makes this property unique

Our family's main reason for repeatedly returning to the cabin was the absence of cable TV and internet. This allowed us to avoid the distractions of technology and focus on reconnecting with one another. While some may view this as an inconvenience, we saw it as a valuable opportunity that our family truly needed. It's a chance we wanted to extend to others who seek a place to disconnect from technology and instead prioritize reconnecting with loved ones.

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