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The Chestnut Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

Holiday home with patio, steps from Shawnee National Forest

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stove, and ample counter space.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, ceiling fan, and two windows with patterned curtains.
Relax in a cozy room with a unique barrel table, perfect for playing games, surrounded by framed artwork and natural light.
Bathroom features a granite countertop sink, mirror, and toilet, with a towel rack and storage for essentials.
Relax in this cozy living space with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and mounted TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61220 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • 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.

The Chestnut Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

Holiday home with patio, steps from Shawnee National Forest
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home provides a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, plus a patio and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,220 square feet

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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 4 reviews
The price is HK$1,373
HK$2,185 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
New construction near Garden of the Gods

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

45760

About the area

Map
Herod, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hitching Post Trailhead - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 43 min drive - 40.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trail End Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Gap Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Harbisons Country Market - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chestnut Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Chestnut Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Chestnut Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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The Chestnut Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay and great hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Cute and clean little house close to all the hiking. Beds very comfy. I loved our stay because so many beautiful spots close by. only downfall is on aain road. If made backyard a little nicer this would be a big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay to visit Garden of the Gods!

Very clean and in perfect location to visit the Garden of the Gods. Loved that it was dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable, very clean

The check-in process was very easy - at the store right next door. The property was very clean, comfortable and pleasant. Bed was comfortable. No complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Comfortable Home

Great location for Garden of the Gods. Outpost right nearby. Clean house with plenty of room. Porch in the front great in the mornings; back porch for the evening with the grill and fire pit. We were happy campers with our dog.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hike Trip

Me and my buddy stayed at this property for our annual Shawnee hike trip. The house was as described and only a short 1 minute drive from the Garden of the Gods outpost and only two miles from the Garden of the Gods entrance. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheridan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Quaint

Cozy, charming home that is well maintained. Very clean and comfortable. The beds and linens were fantastic. The Ice cream shop had incredible treats, and the staff was very friendly. We would absolutely stay in The Chestnut house again! Thank you for the extended stay offer as well. Unfortunately, we had to get back to work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Comfortable

Convenient location for exploring parks and trails. Very clean, newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Highly recommend. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chestnut House

This was the perfect place to go back to after a day of hiking. Such a great location for garden of the gods! Made good use of the fire pit every night. The grill was also great to have! Appreciated all the amenities. Would 100% rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul W., Shorewood, Il

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Andrew ( Property manager) was great

We expected that our cabin was in a wooded area, but it was located on a major road. We asked Andrew to cancel our reservation , which he did, and we only stayed the first night. We appreciate Andrew's understanding and cooperation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

My husband and I loved getting out and exploring Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, and Cave in the Rock which are all in very close distance to this property. The house was clean and comfortable. Just a note for future renters, there is nothing in a pantry (ie butter or oil) so make sure to bring most things from home. Also the water in the shower is luke warm. Other than those few things, we absolutely loved our stay and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, nice place

It was close to a lot of beautiful spots. I wish they had tvs in the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We booked this property for a week. It was very clean. The pictures don’t do it justice. The beds were super comfy and we all had a nice relaxing time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joe Y., Downs, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

If you're planning to visit Garden of the Gods/Shawnee National Park, then this is the place to stay. Very close to multiple trail heads.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Perfect for a quiet, relaxing Southern Illinois vaca! So close to all the beautiful, natural hiking places. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasonl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden of the gods vacation

If you are looking to stay close to garden of the gods and lots of other cool sites in the forest then this is the place for you. Location is perfect. place is pleasant. we had a good idea with no hassles here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect location

Clean, comfortable, and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

E P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

Excellent location so close to Garden of the Gods.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and clean, will stay again I'm

Great experience 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and nice

The property was very clean, and roomy! The sheets were super soft and beds and pillows good! The location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy Check-In and Clean and Comfortable place

Be mindful, if you use one of the popular mapping apps or devices to drive to this property, don't just punch in Timber Ridge Cabins (although that address might come via email) and drive to that location. Use the one that Vrbo lists on the webpage. The description is right in the listing, but we used the address in the confirmation email. Check-in is easy. Great location. Minutes from the stunning Garden of the Gods. Good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend

Great hiking. Perfect spot. Especially the day it rained and we sat on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

This property was perfect and met all of our needs. Everything needed was provided and it was a beautiful residence! We wish we had booked a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022