Garden of the Gods Retreat w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Elizabethtown, Illinois
$329 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Hot Tub | Pet Friendly (No Addt'l Fee) | Hike to Shawnee Nat'l Forest

Your family's next adventure awaits at 'Prairie House' — a secluded vacation rental nestled on 60 acres of rolling fields in Southern Illinois. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has plenty of space for everyone to relax and reconnect. After a day of outdoor fun at Garden of the Gods, gather up the crew for dinner on the deck or s’mores under the stars. This is the peaceful retreat you've been looking for!
>-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
- Living Room: 1 twin daybed w/ 1 twin trundle
- Additional Sleeping: 1 mini crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- 60-acre property
- Fire pit (wood provided), charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), 8 champing chairs
- Covered side porch
- Uncovered back porch w/ picnic table
- Screened-in porch w/ hot tub, table & chairs

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV, Fire TV stick w/ free shows & movies
- Work desk
- Air hockey table
- Electric fireplace

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee pot, toaster, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware

GENERAL
- High-speed fiber optic WiFi (500 Mbps)
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer, detergent, iron & board
- Linens & towels
- Hand soap, body soap, hair dryer, hangers
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- Pet friendly (no fee)
- Horses on-site (visiting/petting allowed)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 steps for entry, single-story home

PARKING
- Gravel driveway (5 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Secluded property surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest
- 6 miles to Garden of the Gods
- 10 miles to the Ohio River
- 18 miles to Cave-In-Rock State Park
- 49 miles to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois & 76 miles to Evansville Regional Airport
- 158 miles to Nashville Int’l Airport & 165 miles to St. Louis Lambert Int’l Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking indoors; outside only (must dispose of butts)
- Pet friendly (no fee)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires 3 steps for entry
- There are horses on the property available for petting and visiting with; guests are not allowed to enter the pasture

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Mark

    Submitted Apr 27, 2024

    Stayed Apr 21, 2024

    The property was very spacious and was laid out well, if the configuration was a bit unusual. It was close to local attractions such as Garden of the Gardens and Cave in a Rock. It could have been challenging to find, except that the host provided excellent directions. Two of the bedrooms had doors which were sticky, the bathroom we used lacked hooks or towel racks, and the stove could benefit from a light and fan. Generally, though, an excellent property suitable for more people and/or a longer stay. The air hockey table is a nice extra feature.

  • J&S FixQ....

    Submitted Jun 16, 2026

    Stayed Jun 12, 2026

    Loved this place! It's close to so many hiking trails and state parks. The host was very friendly and responsive when we had questions. The property is beautiful and very clean both inside and out. We wish we could have stayed longer! The beds were amazing, they are so comfortable, it's the best sleep we have gotten in a long time. The property seems to stretch forever and the horses are so friendly! We were able to visit and pet them and we gave them apples and carrots. The trip was definitely worth it!

  • Lauren C.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 23, 2026

    Very beautiful property. Private. Horses were a bonus. Near several attractions. We’re from a more urban area so the only thing we didn’t love about the area is food and groceries were farther away than we are used to but that’s just the area. Host was accommodating. Next time I’d come more prepared to make more meals at the home. Garden of the Gods and Rim Rock were great!

  • Julie T.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 29, 2026

    We had a great stay at the Prairie House.

  • Korrie M.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 1, 2026

    Great place to see the stars and enjoy the quiet.

  • Marla G.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    This pet-friendly house was perfect for our group! Plenty of space to spread out, the bedrooms were separated by more than a wall, everything was clean and comfortable, and the yard was great! Our host was very quick to respond and available if we needed anything.

  • Lloyd M.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Everything was clean the house was spacious and the owner was a dream to work with.

  • Walter and Janice M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    The house is rustic, comfortable, and on a nice property. The owner responded to my questions much quicker than i expected. The only negative was some outlets couldnt keep a charger block plugged in. There was a tower with many outlets in the living room while they wait for the electrition to take the time to come out. We enjoyed our stay and all slept well.

  • LeeAnne O.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Great weekend getaway close enough to hiking food and fun. All the basic needs provided with a stunning view for sunsets !!!Would definitely recommend this location.

  • Audrey H.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and clean and so close to Garden of the Gods

  • Amy R.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 15, 2025

    This was a nice quiet location with easy access to Shawnee national forest.

  • Aimee R.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    We only stayed two nights but it was such a nice comfortable home for the four of us and our two dogs. So clean... not what I would have expected for the first time staying in a place that allows pets. We enjoyed the fire ring with stocked wood pile in the evening and visiting with the horses nearby each morning. The home was easy to find coming from the east by looking up Prairie House Karbers Ridge. The owners were quick to stop by for a minor household issue and were so helpful when we had a family emergency.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$329+
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