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Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a menu on it.
A cozy living room with a brown sofa, a red pillow, a wooden coffee table, and a suitcase.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and wall decorations.
A small lodge with a sign for 'River Roast Lodging'. It has a covered porch with two red Adirondack chairs.
A small building with a sign advertising 'River Roast' and a red picnic table outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Situated at the riverfront, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It accommodates 4 guests comfortably. Explore attractions like Golconda Marina State Recreation Area and The Chocolate Factory in the vibrant city center.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Golconda, IL
  • Place, Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dixon Springs State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Paducah Riverwalk
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL

This cozy 2BD/1BA home is located both within minutes to the Shawnee National Forest and within walking distance of the Golconda Marina. It comes fully furnished with everything you need when you get back from your adventures in the forest or on the water.
The first bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and the second bedroom has 2 twin-sized beds. All bed linens, extra blankets, and towels are provided. 1 full bath has a tub/shower combo.
- The eat-in kitchen comes equipped with dishes, silverware & basic appliances like coffeemaker, toaster, & crockpot. Open to the common area, a tv hangs on the wall and wifi allows for streaming all of your favorite shows.
- There is a grill and space for outdoor dining as well.

Come stay and explore the area! Golconda is home to several great places to eat & numerous antique and gift shops in the downtown area. Horseback riding, hiking and cycling can be enjoyed throughout the local area. Golconda is located on the National Cross Country Bike Trail, the Ohio River Scenic Byway, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and is the destination of the annual River-to-River Relay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2718553vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Golconda

Located in Golconda, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Fort Massac State Park is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Golconda Marina State Recreation Area.
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Golconda, IL

What's nearby

  • Golconda Marina State Recreation Area - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dixon Springs State Park - 13 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 30 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Paducah Riverwalk - 43 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 44 min drive - 76.2 km

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverview Mansion Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Riverport Antiques - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flamm Orchard - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪S&S Pizza's and such - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mansion of Golconda Inn & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL located?

Located in the heart of Golconda, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Ohio River Valley. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area and Ohio River are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Roost

The property was clean and the location made accessing local attractions and dining easy! I would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for a stay!

We had a fantastic time during our stay! The location was ideal for us since we had family camping nearby in Shawnee, and it was close to everything we needed. The host was great! Incredibly nice and responsive! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place if you are hiking in the area

Cute clean property with everything you need, enjoyed our stay. The only downside is the road street noise before midnight if you are a light sleeper bring a load fan or ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hunting cabin

Perfect for our group, rented both sides.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quilt Week

River Roost was great getaway for our visit to Paducah for Quilt Week. Adorable accommodations with everything we needed. Enjoyed dinner at several local restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Convenient

House was conveniently located right off the street and just minutes away from amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked staying in Golconda, however, it seems like a forgotten city. We did enjoy walking the city and had a really great meal at Diver Down. It was also beautiful to walk along the Ohio River. The property was nice and had all we needed, however, it is shared with another unit and the walls are very thin. The couple we shared the walls with were very nice and thankfully not loud, but we could definitely hear them talking (not what they said, just voices). Overall, I would stay here again because we were out exploring more than we were at the property and it was a good location for us and had all we needed. The only other unfortunate part was that we did not get any check-in information prior to arriving and had a difficult time getting in touch with someone. Thankfully, a nice neighbor was outside and was able to get in touch with someone for us. It was a unique situation because it turned out the property manager was sick, but it did put a damper on things at first. All worked out and the property manager was very nice and apologetic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental worked well for hiking at Garden of the Gods, local diner eats, and quick night out to Paducah Kentucky.Very clean and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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