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1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest

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Cabin 8 Exterior
A hot tub with water jets, surrounded by wooden beams and a forested backdrop.
Outdoor Private Fire Pit with Bench
Relax in the hot tub after a long day of hiking!
Full Kitchen with Living Area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Herod, IL
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Trailhead
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cave in Rock State Park
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest

Cabin 8 at Shawnee Forest Cabins: The closest cabins to the God of the Gods at the Shawnee National Forest in Herod, IL. Our one-bedroom hot tub cabins are perfect for a romantic couple's getaway or for small families. This one-bedroom cabin has a private hot tub, a fireplace, WiFi, satellite TV, an EV charger, a full kitchen for simple cooking, a queen-size bed, and a leather queen-size sleeper sofa, which is ideal for up to two children.

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1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest
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1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
No unauthorized pets- A fee of $250 per pet will b
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renter Agreement must be signed and a security deposit hold of up to $150 is also required in case of any damage.
Pets are allowed in designated cabins only with applicable fees.
Any and all types of smoking (cigarettes, vaping, or cannabis) are prohibited inside the cabins. A $250 deep cleaning fee will be charged for smoking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3812805vb
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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Equality

Equality is home to this cabin. 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 Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Herod, IL

What's nearby

  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 38 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Dixon Springs State Park - 44 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 60 min drive - 88.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Square Pub - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Gap - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trails End Restaurant - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 BR Hot Tub Cabin- Closest Cabins to Garden of the Gods-Shawnee National Forest located?

Situated in Equality, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Garden of the Gods Recreation Area and Garden of the Gods Trailhead. Shawnee National Forest is steps away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little cabin was cozy and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub was amazing ! Cabin was cozy couch/pull out couch pretty uncomfortable but otherwise very happy with everything! Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

liv m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect for a quiet, remote get away! Didn't see or hear any other people, exactly what we were looking for! Enjoyed sitting in the hot tub by moonlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

A fantastic hiking getaway

The cabin was perfect for our weekend hiking adventure in Garden of the Gods.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

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

Lovely little getaway

Beautiful property. We enjoyed the natural surroundings and quiet. Great for a quick little trip away from the hustle and bustle. Many gorgeous hiking trails just minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonny M.

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

Shawnee

Beautiful area great trails. Cabin was wonderful really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason E.

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

Shawnee Forest Cabins

The cabin was perfect for the two of us. Its location to Garden of the Gods is perfect. The cabin was clean and the check in/out process was super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath E.

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

Zero complaints!!

Loved the cabin. Really gave you that forest feel. Extreme close to all the trails. The wifi was fast. Overall great experience and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance F.

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

Shawnee Forest cabins

All our needs were met. Cabin area was quiet, under partial forest. Went outside at night and listened to the hoot owls and coyotes. Very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noemi V.

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

Garden of the Gods Hike

The location was perfect to the surrounding National Forest trailheads. Garden of the Gods. The cabin was updated with good amenities. The cabin we stayed in was nearby a hornets nest. But other than that, the stay was accommodating and the memories created in the forest was ever-lasting. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacob N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Alright

Check in is super easy. Management was great. Easy to contact with issues and found a solution quickly. Property is nice and up to date. Perfect size for 2 people. Close to the other cabins, So not a lot of privacy. We went to cook out and the grill for the property was missing grates. Called management and they were able to find a solution so we could grill out. Hot tub was awesome. The location for hiking was ideal. The negatives for the cabin. There are no cleaning supplies at all. The floor was extremely dirty and sticky. Wanted to clean the floor but didn’t have anything to do so with. Had to rewash my feet at night before getting into bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami C.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

About the host

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Why they chose this property

The Shawnee Forest Cabins are the perfect cabins for any getaway trip to the Shawnee National Forest. The cabins are the closest cabins to one of the most photographed locations in the state, The Garden of the Gods, and are just down the road from the Rim Rock Hiking and Pounds Hollow Recreational and Swimming areas. The cabins offer many of the comforts found at home, such as high-speed internet access, an EV charger, smart and satellite televisions, full kitchens and baths, and luxuries such as air conditioning, fireplaces, and hot tubs. Guests who are looking to relax, hike, bike, photograph, hunt, or horseback ride and just want to get away make the Shawnee Forest Cabins their first choice when visiting the Shawnee National Forest. Discover for yourself why the Shawnee Forest Cabins are one of the most popular cabins in Southern Illinois, with over 800 5-star positive reviews on multiple platforms.

What makes this property unique

Experience the allure of the Shawnee National Forest and indulge in the ultimate retreat at our exclusive cabins. Nestled in Southern Illinois, our pristine accommodations offer unrivaled proximity to the enchanting Garden of the Gods, Pounds Hollow and Rim Rock. Unparalleled in popularity, Shawnee Forest Cabins stand as the top choice for visitors seeking an unforgettable stay in this scenic region. Immerse yourself in the great outdoors as you unwind in our invigorating hot tubs, a perfect way to rejuvenate after a day of exploring the breathtaking wilderness.

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