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Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River

The E'Town Riverside Lodge is a newly remodeled space in beautiful, quaint Elizabethtown nestled on the Ohio River. Once a laundromat, the history is in the details, built in 1928 it now has been turned into a beautiful lodge. Stay and relax by the river or explore nearby attractions and sightseeing- From Garden of the Gods to Cave-in-Rock, Shawnee Forest, Riverside Mercantile next door; The Riverside Lodge is a hop, skip and jump to all things Southern IL.

The space
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
1 King Bed in the Bedroom
1 Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

INDOOR LAYOUT:
All one level. No steps!
Tinted living room windows allows great views without anyone seeing in.
Living Room w/ Smart TV
Kitchen & Dining Area
Washer and Dryer
1 Full bathroom with shower

OUTDOORS:
Fully fenced patio
Fire pit for relaxation on the patio
Charcoal grill on the patio, charcoal available in Rosiclaire at DG
Walking distance to the Ohio River; E'Town River Restaurant
Step outside and see the river
Right next door to the cute Riverside Mercantile

NEARBY TOWNS:
In Elizabethtown, IL
5 mi to Rosiclare, IL
11 mi to Cave-in-Rock, IL
16 mi to Golconda, IL
31 mi to Harrisburg, IL
32 mi to Sturgis, KY

RECREATION:
11 mi to Cave-in-Rock
14 mi to Rim Rock
14 mi to Pounds Hollow Beach and Rec Area
16 mi to Garden of the Gods
27 mi to Jackson Hole
31 m to Bell Smith Springs

Try out our Riverside Mercantile store in town at the 4 way and enjoy ice cream, shakes, coffee, lattes, local meats and artisan local goods.
Or how about, fresh Ohio River catfish at the E'Town River Restaurant between March and October!

PET POLICY: Pets allowed $50 fee, 2 max allowed.

OTHER:
Visitors: not staying overnight are welcomed, loud, disruptive parties are not.

Check out instructions: We ask that you wash your dishes, pick up any trash left outdoors including cigarette butts, turn off lights, thermostat down to 65 in winter and 78 in summer.

Firewood: Available for purchase at local convenience stores in Rosiclare
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels, coffee bar: creamer, coffee and sweetners, snacks.

Property manager

Stephanie Higginson

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Exterior

The Hickory Hollow Log Cabin by Garden of Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (99)
The Hickory Hollow Log Cabin by Garden of Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

  • Hardin County Court House - 2 min walk
  • Shawnee National Forest - 10 min walk
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 17 min drive
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 27 min drive
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Dog Snack Bar & Gift Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ma & Pa's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪River Front Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Town & Country - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River ?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River on Feb 24, 2025 start from CA $184.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River located?

Situated in Elizabethtown, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hardin County Court House and Shawnee National Forest. Ohio River is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) away.

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Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

We absolutely loved our stay. The owner is the sweetest and has kept her property so neat and tidy. I plan on coming back again !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Unique
Unique history and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Family Visit
Tiny Home is beautiful and steps away from the Ohio River. Close to many attractions in Southern Illinois
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Riverside lodge
Unique vrbo with history and top notch craftmanship. The store next door is adorable with great coffee, delicious ice cream and a wide variety of high quality goods and souvenirs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Very Nice
Very nice place. Simple and clean. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Cute little two room house. There's an ice cream shop on the corner and a bar across the street from that. An excellent place to start your southern Illinois trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria G.

Lovely spring break getaway!
Loved the cleanliness, quality of finishes, and quietness of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie S.

Perfect stay
We loved our stay! The mercantile next door was so cute with great ice cream. Stephanie was so kind and quick to respond! I would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Cute house on the Ohio River
We visited Gardens of the Gods and Cave in the Rock, both places we loved. The rental property was near both parks. The house was just what we wanted. It had everything we needed. There were limited restaurants but we enjoyed cooking at home and then sit by the fire pit afterwards. Would rent this place again if we find ourselves in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim b.

Great place
Nice and clean comfortable bed the little town is nice and little 93 year lady next door was just as sweet as she could be we will be coming bac next year hope we get to stay here again and has good icecream right next door
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Beautiful
The house was wonderful and well stocked. It was clean and comfortable. The area was perfect distance to get to Cave Rock and Garden of the Gods. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi M.

Lodge
Perfect stay for a couples get-a-way!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Great stay
Wonderful rehabbed property in a neat, tiny town. Very clean and updated. Close to garden of the gods hiking. No restaurants or groceries very close though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Short walk to the River!
We really loved our stay here. The river was right by us and we could take a nice little walk to it. Loved the original pictures of the building and it was all we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Great place to explore Shawnee Forest
We needed a place to stay near Shawnee National Forest. We were more than pleasantly surprised with this tiny home. We only bookes one night, but wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the house and neighborhood. The house had all the necessities to make breakfast and we slept comfortably. We would definitely stay here again, only next time, we'll stay longer. The neighborhood had a corner restaurant, bar, and ice cream parlor we would have loved to check out. paelor The house had
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane U.

Rustic
Such a cute place, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Great short weekend
I booked this place as a surprise trip for my brother-in-law and sister. They loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna I.

Excellent house!
Great communication with host, super accommodating, clean and new. Would 100% recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Very cute renovated building. Just a couple steps away from the Merchentile...which has cute gifts, excellent ice cream and a very nice lady that manages it. Couple steps away to the covered landing over looking the Ohio river. Couple steps from a resturant. The tiny home had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., BLOOMINGTON

Exceeds expectations
This a great place to stay and I already want to go back. Quiet and private with beautiful view of and easy walk to the Ohio River. There is a nice coffee shop next door. Good experience with host. All rentals should be like this one!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leila G.

February Travelers
This little house was very nicely remolded along the Ohio River. The rustic industrial decor was awesome. Perfect for a little get away. It was close to the Garden of the Gods for some hiking. The E-Town bar was across the street and had a band playing Saturday night. We ate at a hole in the wall restaurant called Shotgun Eddys that we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Mount Vernon

Great time, small town, quiet get away.
Loved it for our anniversary!! We would go back. you must get meat and ice cream, as well as shop at the mercantile. It's great!! Avoid floating fish joints though...NOT good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

River house
This is a well done refurbished business turned into a great one bedroom home with a fenced in back yard. Look out the window and see the Ohio River. Close to many Shawnee Forest sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Hidden gem
An historic building revisioned as a VRBO was a great location to explore Shawnee NF. We loved the rustic decor and location to the Ohio River. The owner advised us to bring groceries and you absolutely need to. Many local restaurants are 1/2 hour away and the closest grocery is about 45 minutes away. The Riverside Lodge is a great and unique location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

A much needed getaway after a divorce
My stay was exactly what I needed. I went through a divorce. Im a single mom and i just needed an affordable getaway for peace and solitude. The town was absolutely peacful. Icecream shop next door to the BNB was so cute and i got dinner there one night to take back to the BNB to cook for myself. I will absolutely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023