Vintage Jukebox, Pond, Dark Skies, Hot Tub

Loved the pond and fire pit, lovely inside, too. Appreciated all the helpful directions left everywhere.

Our family really loved the house and property. It was an excellent basecamp for surrounding hiking excursions. The property itself with the open floor plan, prairie trail, pond and fire pit really let us melt away hours in the evening as our legs recovered from hiking. The house a great feeling of privacy and safety so the kids could run around outside and quiet prairie walks could recharge the mind. The house itself had modern amenities, and was easy to manage. Cellular service isnt great in the region so we made sure to plan our travel routes ahead of time using the wifi in the house and download offline as there are lots of roads with twists and turns. Not having cell service was actually something we embraced as a freeing constraint... unplugged from the wider world as we stepped outside of the house Internet. We stopped in Harrisburg to get groceries on the way in as there are no well stocked closer options I obvious. The garden of the gods outpost has several small things if you forgot something basic. Really appreciated all the thoughtful small things, local soaps in bathroom, bags set, chairs outside, lots of towels, check in texts...We would love to come back some day. Everyone loved it.

When we arrived my wife ran over to the tree line by the pond and counted 27 kinds of birds in 10 minutes with her app (Merlin). In the evening we got a bullfrog serenade, and at night the hot tub overlooked a sea of fireflies floating like stars in the meadow. The location is close by Garden of the Gods, High Knob, Rim Rock, and about 30-40 mins from Jackson Falls, Bell Smith, and a winery. It's on a gravel road, and the tiny bridge on one of the roads from the east is a little collapsed, so no sports cars but SUV and sedan are fine. My only knocks are that I don't know why the main bedroom did not have a king size bed, we had minor issues with a burner on the stove not turning off, and I wish they had mentioned that the grill is charcoal and you need to bring your own. Overall, we loved our stay and next time we come to Shawnee we'll stay here. Perfect for couples who enjoy the outdoors.

We had a great stay. No issues. The host was great with communication and check in was simple.

The place was very clean and hot tub was great! We visited the small business in town that supplied some of the toiletries, which was awesome as well :)

I appreciate how clean & tidy this house is. There are a lot of little details to make this a wonderful & comfortable place to stay. We enjoyed the hot tub, playing games & the peace & quiet. Thanks for providing a nice home away from home.

We stayed at the roundhouse for our 21st anniversary and we couldn't have picked a better spot.The location is absolutely perfect.Close enough to everything but still felt like a private escape. The property itself is simply beautiful and well maintained. Thank you for making our trip more special in memorable.We left feeling refreshed and can't wait to come back for another trip. Our host was amazing , very attentive to our needs. Absolutely loved at five stars

This house was beautifully decorated with modern amenities.It was very warm and cozy.The beds are so comfortable. Everything you need except for your groceries! I suggest you bring in every thing you need as its quite a drive to get to the house. And a long drive to stores and restaurants. Be prepared to drive on gravel roads, also. But we really loved the house, all of the windows bring in the warmth of the sun.

A perfect location for a solo retreat. The house is very rural and isolated, which is exactly what I was looking for. Check-in was as easy as could be, and communication with Allison was perfect. She answered all of my questions quickly and was a delight to work with. Because the property is so isolated, you will need to get supplies/provisions well before you arrive. It's a 30-minute drive to the Wal-Mart supercenter in Harrisburg, the closest town of any decent size. However, the spectacular full kitchen makes cooking easy. All cookware and cutlery are provided, as are a basic supply of spices focused on Italian cooking. If you like cooking Asian cuisine like stir-fry as I do, or Mexican, you'll need to bring your own spices. The hot tub is excellent and was a real treat in December.Watching TV during the day can be a bit problematic; with the current orientation of the TV, the sun coming in from the windows with a southern exposure creates a lot of glare on the screen. If you're out enjoying the Shawnee Forest during the day, you'll never encounter this very minor issue.I absolutely loved this house and the hosts. I would gladly stay here again. Thanks for a great time!

Beautiful house and surroundings! Excellent communication!

The Roundhouse is an absolute gem. It is so peaceful and serine. Our favorite thing to do was sit around the fire by the pond. The trees have changed colors and were absolutely breathtaking. We loved everything about our stay. The hot tub was a bonus. I have rented many items from Allison. She always goes above and beyond. I recommended using the grocery delivery and the Birthday set up. We will return to the Roundhouse for sure. I am very thankful for our stay.

Beautiful location and loved the amenities - bags, fully stocked kitchen, fire pit!

This round home was so unique, and the most spotless/clean rental I’ve stayed in yet! The space was so comfortable and beautifully decorated. The owners provided everything you could possibly need and more. Both nights we enjoyed watching the star filled sky from the hot tub, it literally felt like a dream. The location was perfect for our visit to Garden of the Gods, but as other reviews mentioned, wish we had brought more food for dinners, as there really isn’t any nice places to eat close by.

So much detail within the property from a stocked pond for fishing, a walking path while on the property still felt like an adventure in and of itself. The house was clean and the overall setting was peaceful. This was the perfect getaway for my husband and I.

The house was beautiful. Host was very attentive.The jacuzzi was perfect after a long day of hiking. The pond definately is a great asset.

Excellent stay. Very clean. Kitchen was well supplied, beds were comfortable, hot tub was great. Location is very private. Only downside was driving on the several miles of unpaved county roads to get there. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Definitely recommend!

Great, unique house for a girls weekend! We had a blast hanging at the house and hiking nearby. We loved spending time in the hot tub and the walking path that the owners had created on property - probably close to a quarter mile long through the prairie lands! Great kitchen, too.

Great property. Modern, clean and as described.

This was such a cute house and property. The house was so neat and cozy. Very clean and new looking. The porch by the pond was my favorite place to have morning coffee. So peaceful and private. Will definitely be back!

We absolutely loved staying at the Round House. Everything inside and outside of the house is perfect. We were a short drive away from many state parks. Highly recommend staying here!

Warmly decorated unique home on a well-maintained large property. Lack of light pollution makes for an easy evening looking at stars from the hot tub or covered patio space. Owners checked in often, though we had no issues. Would gladly recommend.

We loved the property and its location. Beautiful home just north of the Iron Furnace. House has all the amenities you could need and the area was secluded and peaceful. We will be coming back for our next trip.

nice place very clean

Beautiful house, had everything we needed. Clean, plenty of space, beautiful views and we enjoyed the hot tub too! Thanks for a great stay for our family!

The property was clean, the house was reallt nice and had many great features. It had dish washer, new stove/range top, dish washer, washer and dryer, nice shower and bathroom. The living room and dinning area was large for the one year old to have fun and explore and plenty of room for her big sister to have room to play too. The beds were great for two granddaughters and their parents with the bunk beds and the the other room left room for the grandparents. It had and nice outside covered picnic area with fore place and charcola grill for cooking with picnic tables and nice loutside ounge chairs. The place comes with everything blankets, linen, dishes, utensils, glasses, ect...just need food and clothes and time for fun. We didnt use the hot tub, but the little lake had plenty of blue gill and croppie to catch and release. I guess you could eat them but they were small and we decided to release our fish. We cook out, camp fire with marshmallows, fished, and watch stars, and visited many close convient places at Shawnee Park nearby.

We so enjoyed the quiet and country atmosphere! We were very surprised at the extra effort this home has to make it comfortable for our stay. And everywhere we looked the home had lovely furnishings! With all the windows, we got to watch the birds! Also, don’t forget the neat hikes close by!