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

Holiday home with patio, walk to Shawnee National Forest

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Coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, WiFi
Interior
Dining
Coffee/tea maker
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61220 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
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Herod, IL

Most relevant reviews

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20/10 Excellent

Very clean and in perfect location to visit the Garden of the Gods. Loved that it was dog friendly.
Alison F.
Oct 24, 2023

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, walk to Shawnee National Forest
This smoke-free holiday home features 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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

General

  • Unit size: 1220 sq ft (113 sq m)

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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

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

North America

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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

6/10 Okay

Paul W., Shorewood, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay and great hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
perfect location
Clean, comfortable, and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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