Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat

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A two-story house with a front porch, a brick entrance, and a mailbox.
A covered porch with a table and two chairs, a stack of firewood, and a window with a view of the outside.
A room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a chair. There are large windows with views of trees.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small cabinet.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Harrisburg, IL
  • Place, Harrisburg Township Park District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Office 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Harrisburg

Harrisburg is home to this holiday home. Shawnee Hills Country Club and Ross Cottom Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Harrisburg Township Park District. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Harrisburg, IL

What's nearby

  • Harrisburg Township Park District - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Shawnee National Forest - 11 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 24 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 32 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 36 min drive - 70.5 km

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar-B-Q Barn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat located?

Situated in Harrisburg, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Harrisburg Township Park District and within 3 miles (5 km) of Shawnee Hills Country Club and Saline County Area Museum. Ross Cottom Lanes is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home

The stay was great we enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Great location- easy to get to any place you want to go. Loved the bike trails
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we stayed here and will definitely stay again if available the next time we are in Harrisburg, Illinois. Definitely a family friendly host. We had 4 children and all had plenty to do when we were back in the house after a long day of sight seeing and visiting with relatives. The rooms are very spacious so there was no feelings of being cramped. The kitchen is fully stocked and we cooked breakfast every morning and even made dinner 3 nights. Thank you Michael, our host, for working with us to make our vacation home away from home perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat

Very nice place. Clean, comfortable and spacious. Enjoyed listening to the albums provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the perfect location for us. There is plenty of spac
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from Michael, answers questions promptly. The house has everything we needed and was a great location to swing from to see Garden of the Gods and Shawnee National Forest. Would definitely recommend in the area, and allowed pets. THANK YOU!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing historical house in Harrisburg.

Pictures of the house do not do it justice, it is so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2023
Thanks so much! Please visit again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Home

This is a huge home with plenty of space! We loved the fenced in backyard for our poodle. This home has a lot of character and felt cozy. Nice stay, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2024
Thanks so much Kathie! We are glad you enjoyed our home and hope to have you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homecoming

I came to Harrisburg for my 60th class reunion. Best place to stay in town. It was clean and great space. The pocket doors were beautiful. Great place to stay! Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for the kind words Sally! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and please don't wait for your next reunion to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, Quiet and Comfortable

Nice older home with a beautiful backyard to sit in and visit. Comfortable to relax and an excellent collection of vinyl music to listen to. Will take this house over a hotel anytime. The atmosphere and the ability to visit at your leisure is well worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The yard and porches were so nice. Love the antique feel about it. Location so close to everything we needed. House was stocked with cooking seasoning and coffee, as well as snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious comfortable older home

The house has lots of room to spread out or gather together with one another. We enjoyed watching a movie on the giant TV and the sun room and screened porch were my favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to Shawnee National Forest.

Charming older home with plenty of room! The purpose of our trip was to hike in the Shawnee National Forest, and the house was conveniently located to all that we wanted to do. The house is very close to town (within walking distance), but we did not do much there except for having breakfast at the Steam Cafe, which I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic country bungalow stay

Clean, quiet, convenient. Neighbors waved. The host communications and check in/out instructions were so easy. Thank you for letting us stay here. Next time we'll have a fire in the lovely, huge yard. The front porch area could use blinds or other for privacy from the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

This house is perfect and has everything you need. We rented this house for a family wedding. The location was perfect as the wedding venue was 3 blocks from the house. This was very convenient. The house is located close to shopping and restaurants. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thanks for staying Crystal!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Home in Harrisburg IL

The hone was quiet, it was listed as 100 year old house. It was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bright, spacious, & thoughtful amenities

We had a wonderful stay here! Loved having our morning coffee on the screened in back porch. The back yard has a fire pit, we had fun toasting marshmallows! Kitchen has everything needed for cooking. The host is thoughtful and good with communication. All the best places to eat in this small town are in walking distance. A perfect spot to stay if you’re here to explore the Shawnee National Forest!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thanks so much Ashley for staying with us! I enjoyed your pleasant communication and hope you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to everything!

The property, while an older home, was very clean and comfortable. The backyard is fenced, but it is really not suitable for a dog to run free in as there are several places it could get out. I loved the screened porch and watching the dozens of squirrels in the backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay!

I have a client who moved to this area. The house was so comfortable. We slept so good! I need to reach out to the owner to find out what the sheets and blanket brand was. I will be visiting my client yearly so I plan to rebook this home. I had to reach out to the owner on a tv issue and they responded right away. We also did a lot of site seeing and the home is in a great location. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bigger space then we expected

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is spacious and well-equipped. Very comfortable and great location. Very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving stay

We stayed here while in-town visiting family for the holiday. Property was as listed, and loved that we were able to travel with our pet. The backyard is very dark at night, seems the solar lights have stopped working. Other than that, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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