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Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods

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Living area
Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
With water views, this 3-bedroom cabin accommodates 7 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub for relaxation after a day of adventure. Enjoy nearby motorboating, kayaking, and rock climbing. The patio offers outdoor space for gatherings, and the property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shawnee National Forest
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View map
Herod, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Cave in Rock State Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods

Escape to a delightful cabin in Herod for a peaceful retreat. This charming 3-bedroom property features 2 full baths, 2 queen beds, 1 twin bed, and 1 king bed, ensuring a superb night's sleep for all guests. With amenities like a stocked kitchen, gas grill, AC, WiFi, and a washing machine, your stay will be convenient and comfortable. Relax in the cozy living space or unwind sitting on the porch or hot tub enjoying the beautiful view or around the fire after a day of exploring. Our place will help you feel at home while you're visit the Shawnee National Forest.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be pre-approved.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4672674vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events must be pre-approved.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Map
Herod, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 22 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 28 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 43 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Dixon Springs State Park - 48 min drive - 55.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gap - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Eluzabethrown Fish Market - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful custom built cabin near Garden of the Gods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had a lot of great outdoor space, was secluded and had a perfect cabin vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Fair price and FIBER INTERNET!! Enjoyed our stay. Hot tub cannot run heat and jets at same time and was loud. House has no sound proofing and can hear everything in every room. BUT I would stay again. The land is beautiful and it fit our family well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place for nice southern Illinois getaway. I like that the house was on a large lot of land. Everything was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful wooden cabin inside and out. While situated on a hill, the setting provides excellent privacy as there no visible neighbors. The hot tub was wonderful after a day of hiking. Highly recommend if you are looking for a stay near the Shawnee National Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great we hosted a micro wedding there and it was perfect for what we wanted. The place was a great location and secluded from others. We had about 35 guests and everyone was comfortable inside and plenty of space for everything. The hot tub was a great bonus. The views were amazing. Great location if you enjoy hiking. It’s very close to Garden of the Gods which is one of the most beautiful places you can visit in Illinois.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cozy cabin! It was the perfect place to relax after each hiking adventure. One day there are turkeys strolling by. Another day 5 deer graze by the pond. I’ll definitely be back to this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and everything was exactly how the host described it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! We loved every minute of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed the property! Thank you for staying with us. Scott & Melinda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very remote and private
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy, well-appointed cabin in an amazing woodland setting. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay while enjoying the fall colors and natural beauty of the area. All of the amenities of comfortable living in a true log home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful and relaxing experience. The hosts were awesome and helpful. The cabin was clean with a lovely veiw off the porch. My favorite part was the hot tub!
The veiw
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at this cabin. As always, it was a lovely time. This time was just my husband and I. We enjoyed some fishing, hot tub time, walks around the property, and fires at night. We will be planning a family Christmas trip back for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. Tucked away and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and very peaceful. Plenty of space indoors and out if you have yard games. We enjoyed the hot tub and having s'mores around the fire. The home was lovely and comfortable. Loads of activities close by for family fun. We are so grateful for being able to stay in this beautiful home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We were a bit surprised by the amount of mouse feces in the cupboards and cabinets - perhaps the property had not been rented recently. We contacted VRBO and the owner when we discovered it on the Sunday we arrived and someone came to clean the mouse trails and the kitchen Monday morning. We were also a bit surprised by the bedroom logistics simply described in the VRBO listing as "charming 3-bedroom property features two full baths." There were in deed three bedrooms and two baths. One bedroom and bath was on the first floor. The other two bedrooms and bath were on the second floor. The challenge was that the upstairs bathroom was connected to the third bedroom and the third bedroom was connected to the second bedroom. Logistically this meant you walk immediately into the second bedroom at the top of the stairs (which had no door knob or latch), through that to get to the third bedroom and need to walk through both bedrooms to get to the bathroom (which had no door). It presented some compromise if a person needs the upstairs bathroom when the bedrooms are occupied. The fourth wall of the bedroom at the top of the stairs was plywood that did not extend all the way to the ceiling. It also had no ventilation so with it being the apex of the A-Frame, and heat rising, it fell a little short of "ensuring a superb night's sleep" ( a fan was provided). And call out to the creative electrical work including the exposed switch attached to the bottom of a wall table .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin is very secluded! The road to get there is dangerous unpaved and narrow. We had to swerve onto the side of the road because we encountered a couple local teenagers in cars and atv's, doing well over 50mph so stay alert! The beds and rooms were clean and comfortable. The cookware was very worn all the nonstick was chipped and showing metal and should be replaced, only 1 small 8" sauce pan and 1 8"stainless stock pot is all we felt comfortable using because of the poor condition . Check-in was 4 PM. We arrived early 3:30p.m and the owner was still getting the inside ready. We had to wait, outside with her jumping and bitting dog.. after a 5hr drive. If you rent it plan accordingly and dont arrive 30min early
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here. First, I would like to imitate that the host was incredibly friendly and communicative. The cabin was cozy and immediately upon pulling up the driveway, the feelings of privacy, peace, and comfort came in. We loved the aesthetic of the cabin. The beds are comfortable. There were plenty of towels available. The cabin remained warm even while it was 11 outside. The sunrises and sunsets were beautiful. The hot tub was incredibly cozy, but only about 3/4 full in volume so we couldn’t quite get cozy and submerge fully to avoid the cold winds. The grill worked great. The campfire outside is cozy and quaint. Overall we loved the stay here and I’d recommend it for a getaway with your partner or some friends!Some things of note- I would still give this property five stars, but, I think it’s important to at least know these things before you book:Cookware - I would bring your own cookware if you are planning on prepping your own meals. There were an array of pots and pans, but many were scratched up, Teflon. One thing we really needed constantly was a large bowl for making batter for waffles, popcorn, etc. I would just bring your own knives and kitchenware. They had plenty of cutlery.Bring your own body wash, shampoo, conditioner, the host does not have any. Cleaning supplies - the host does not leave many cleaning supplies, I would recommend bringing your own for the dishwasher and wiping the countertops. Still, an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin getaway, very private and close to garden of the gods / cave in rock. Very friendly and helpful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved staying here!! The place is even more gorgeous in person, pictures don't do it justice. Loved staying here with our dogs and really enjoyed sitting outside with the beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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Hosted by Melinda Fricker

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