The River Nook | Pet-Friendly Tiny Home

Elizabethtown, Illinois
$268 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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. Steps to the river, the floating catfish restaurant, historic rose hotel and close to the Shawnee National Forest it’s the perfect getaway. Stay and relax by the river or explore nearby attractions and sightseeing- From Garden of the Gods, hiking the Shawnee National Forest to Cave-in-Rock, located right on the Ohio Scenic Byway. The Riverside Lodge is a hop, skip and jump to all things Southern Illinois.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • 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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: No Smoking Allowed At This Property Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Jessica

    Submitted Nov 29, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    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 !

  • Bob

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    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.

  • Debra

    Submitted May 12, 2024

    Stayed May 6, 2024

    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!

  • Lisa S.

    Submitted May 18, 2026

    Stayed May 10, 2026

    We loved this place. There are not many places to eat on a Monday. Bring food with you. But the place was so comfortable and well appointed that we didn't really want to leave anyway!

  • Liz D.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 20, 2026

    Easy to find. Nestled into a little town history. Like meat? Buy some from the store next door, its local!If staying in winter, bring slippers. The concrete floors are chilly. Easy set up, full kitchen, clean. The home fragrance is overpowering for my preference, you may love it. Now all my belongings smell like a laundry mat, how fitting.Ideal spot to explore the area and hike.Fish on the river or watch the ships go by.

  • Michael B.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 5, 2025

    Location & amenities were great. Our hunting trip went without a hitch. Host was very helpful when I had questions.

  • Betsy G.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 28, 2025

    Everything went smoothly. Place was great. Charming. Clean! Great bed, couch, TV and appliances! Bathroom small but great shower. Not much bathroom privacy so might work on sealing door better. Town is cute but not much happening. Restaurant closed a day before we arrived even though website said would be open. So we drove quite a bit but that was fun, too! Great hiking, went to Peducah for a few hours when it rained. Didn’t get to kayak but maybe next time!

  • Laura J.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Husband and I stayed here while exploring southeastern Illinois. It was the perfect location for visits to Garden of the Gods and Cave-in-Rock. Everything was comfortable. Nice to have the E-Town restaurant and E-Town Tap so close. The only suggestion I have is to install a floor length mirror somewhere for fit check. 10/10 would definitely stay here again!

  • Teresa P.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    The house was clean and comfortable. Location was perfect.

  • Michael G.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Cute, quiet, clean. Back door lock a little strange and controllers

  • Jennifer W.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 7, 2025

    This is the cutest little place! The owner was great and their store next door had local grown meat from their farm. It was delicious. It’s very close to the river, so nice views down the street. We loved that the owner refurbished this place from the old laundry mat. Very well appointed.

  • Elaina B.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay at this cozy house! The accommodations were excellent—clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed to cook meals during our trip. One of our favorite things was the ice cream and coffee shop right on the corner—such a nice treat to have just steps away!The location was perfect for my job assignment, making the daily commute easy and stress-free. Another huge plus was that we could bring our two dogs along—finding pet-friendly places like this is such a relief. They loved it as much as we did!Would definitely stay here again if we're ever back in the area!

  • Ryan W.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Beautiful building that is wonderfully decorated. Host was amazing with incredible communication. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back. Just make sure you screenshot all of your info for check in since cell phone coverage is spotty in Elizabethtown.

  • Lisa S.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Description doesn’t do this property justice. This is an absolute gem. Well cared for with every convenience thought of. Definitely my first choice when back in the area

  • Jen W.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 24, 2025

    We enjoyed this tiny house during our stay. It’s clean, dog-friendly with a fenced patio and within a 20-30 minute drive to the surrounding popular hiking and nature sight-seeing spots. The town itself is very small and you’ll need to drive a little ways for restaurants and groceries. The mercantile shop directly next door is very cute and a great spot to get coffee, Ice cream and local goods. Would recommend for a family of four (like us) or smaller.

  • Scott F.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    Great spot for hiking Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, Cave in Rock etc... Nice and quiet location for sleeping between hikes!

  • Stephen S.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    Just as adorable as the photos look. Was a great place to recoup after a long hike, wish we went in the summer when the catfish kitchen around the corner was serving!

  • Dominique M.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    The tiny home is not so tiny, very well restored, well furnished and so quiet. Excellent communication with the host, extremely responsive and friendly.. The area has a lot to offer. We certainly will come back.

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    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

  • Donna S.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    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.

  • Jennifer F.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    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.

  • Greg E.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 2, 2024

    Tiny Home is beautiful and steps away from the Ohio River. Close to many attractions in Southern Illinois

  • Sherry V.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    Unique history and comfortable stay.

  • Patricia Y.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    This little house has everything one would need. The bed was amazingly comfortable. The fried catfish on the river was excellent but is closed the first part of the week. We cooked meat purchased from the little store next door one night and it was delicious. Very high quality. We were hiking some of the paths in Shawnee and enjoyed our stay. We can’t wait to come back.

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