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

Cabin in Elizabethtown with kitchen and patio

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1 bedroom, WiFi
Interior
Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, Hickory Hollow log cabin offers a charming retreat. This cozy Amish-built log cabin sleeps 2 to 4 people comfortably and features a tumbled marble shower, staircase to an open loft with a queen-size bed. Enjoy complimentary coffee, WiFi and firewood while taking in the beautiful surroundings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4575 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

Cabin in Elizabethtown with kitchen and patio
A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cabin. The cabin features a patio and a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Other amenities that guests will find include a coffee/tea maker and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this cabin offers air conditioning. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 575 square feet

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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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

29543

About the area

Map
Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Rim Rock National Recreation Trailhead - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Hitching Post Trailhead - 21 min drive - 17.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trails End Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Gap - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hickory Hollow Log Cabin by Garden of Gods in the Shawnee National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hickory Hollow Log Cabin by Garden of Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hickory Hollow Log Cabin by Garden of Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hickory Hollow Log Cabin by Garden of Gods in the Shawnee National Forest located?

Situated in Elizabethtown, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Garden of the Gods Recreation Area and Rim Rock National Recreation Trailhead. Garden of the Gods Trailhead and Illinois Iron Furnace are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Nice and quiet

Great place to stay. Loved the 2 cats that stayed and hung out with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very quiet, peaceful love the little cabin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great Property

My wife and I enjoyed our stay in the cabin. The whole property is well maintained. Great location for seeing Shawnee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Get-a-way!

Really liked the little cabin, had everything we needed. Enjoyed the evenings around the fire pit. Very relaxing after hiking all day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay. Great little cabin with much to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Fantastic trip!

We loved the cabin, found everything we needed, and had a great time. We will definitely be back. Thanks so much for a great time and terrific accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Nice getaway

Hosts were accommodating and made sure we were taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Great cabin with all necessities

Great stay, no issues what so ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dercks

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

Hiking around Shawnee

Used the cabin as a base camp to rest/sleep in between hikes. It had everything that was needed, and was quite cozy. Only real knock about the place is the dog policy, which seems more akin to "dogs barely tolerated" vs dog friendly, but my dog seemed to handle it well all the same.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

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

Beautiful cabin

Small cabin just outside of Shawnee National Park Lot's of trails and sites minutes away.Cool layout and firepit. We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Great hiking getaway

My wife and I were supposed to stay Thursday through Sunday. Due to a family emergency, we had to change our trip from Wednesday through Saturday. The owner was more than accommodating in switching the dates. Great proximity to awesome hiking trails. Cute little cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron K.

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

Cute cabin

The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. They had firewood available and a firepit to use. Had to call ahead to setup late check in, but they easily accomodated us and vheck in went smoothly. Location is very close to Garden of the Gods recreation area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Wonderful!! Will stay again!

Great little cabin in great location! Had a wonderful stay and plan to return 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cabin.

It was nice to have amenities supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory B.

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

Quick Getaway

Great communal property and nice little cabin very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great little cabin

Great little cabin in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Wonderful stay! Will book again.

The property is wonderful. Cabin is clean, cozy and had everything we needed. Checkin and out was easy. We really enjoyed visiting Garden of the Gods. Stores for groceries were close.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Autumn bliss

It was a great cabin w/everything we needed! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Quiet cabin near area highlights

We enjoyed our stay in this cute cabin and were especially grateful that it is a pet-friendly resort. The area has so many "must sees"...we had fun exploring several sites while there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CJ F.

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

Super convenient

The location was perfect for a short stay Also very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was so wonderful for a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leasa S.

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

Great place to recharge

This is a great place to get away and recharge. It is well stocked and in a great location to enjoy all of the places to hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Relaxing stay

We had such a nice time! The cabin had everything we needed- especially appreciated the fire pit, grill & picnic table outside. The porch swing was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

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

Cute cabin for a short stay!

It's a cute little cabin for a weekend in the shawnee park. Its exactly as pictured. Its actually bigger than it looks. Very quiet. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn W.

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

Birthday Get Away

We had a wonderful time - close enough to go exploring and secluded enough to feel like you were away. We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023