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8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Prairie House | Shawnee Nat'l Forest | Hot Tub
Experience Southern Illinois' colder seasons at this pet-friendly Elizabethtown rental. Featuring a hot tub, fire pit, and electric fireplace, this 3-bedroom home blends comfort and nature on 60 acres. Enjoy autumn hikes at Garden of the Gods, winter wildlife spotting in Shawnee National Forest, or short drives to the Ohio River. With space for your group and on-site horses, this is the ultimate hub for your seasonal getaway.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
- Living Room: 1 twin daybed w/ 1 twin trundle
- Additional Sleeping: 1 mini crib
OUTDOOR LIVING
- 60-acre property
- Fire pit (wood provided), charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), 8 champing chairs
- Covered side porch
- Uncovered back porch w/ picnic table
- Screened-in porch w/ hot tub, table & chairs
INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV, Fire TV stick w/ free shows & movies
- Work desk
- Air hockey table
- Electric fireplace
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee pot, toaster, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL
- High-speed fiber optic WiFi (500 Mbps)
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer, detergent, iron & board
- Linens & towels
- Hand soap, body soap, hair dryer, hangers
- Keyless entry
FAQ
- Pet friendly (no fee)
- Horses on-site (visiting/petting allowed)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 steps for entry, single-story home
PARKING
- Gravel driveway (5 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Secluded property surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest
- 6 miles to Garden of the Gods
- 10 miles to the Ohio River
- 18 miles to Cave-In-Rock State Park
- 49 miles to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois & 76 miles to Evansville Regional Airport
- 158 miles to Nashville Int’l Airport & 165 miles to St. Louis Lambert Int’l Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking indoors; outside only (must dispose of butts)
- Pet friendly (no fee)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires 3 steps for entry
- There are horses on the property available for petting and visiting with; guests are not allowed to enter the pasture
Experience Southern Illinois' colder seasons at this pet-friendly Elizabethtown rental. Featuring a hot tub, fire pit, and electric fireplace, this 3-bedroom home blends comfort and nature on 60 acres. Enjoy autumn hikes at Garden of the Gods, winter wildlife spotting in Shawnee National Forest, or short drives to the Ohio River. With space for your group and on-site horses, this is the ultimate hub for your seasonal getaway.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
- Living Room: 1 twin daybed w/ 1 twin trundle
- Additional Sleeping: 1 mini crib
OUTDOOR LIVING
- 60-acre property
- Fire pit (wood provided), charcoal grill (charcoal not provided), 8 champing chairs
- Covered side porch
- Uncovered back porch w/ picnic table
- Screened-in porch w/ hot tub, table & chairs
INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV, Fire TV stick w/ free shows & movies
- Work desk
- Air hockey table
- Electric fireplace
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee pot, toaster, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL
- High-speed fiber optic WiFi (500 Mbps)
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer, detergent, iron & board
- Linens & towels
- Hand soap, body soap, hair dryer, hangers
- Keyless entry
FAQ
- Pet friendly (no fee)
- Horses on-site (visiting/petting allowed)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 steps for entry, single-story home
PARKING
- Gravel driveway (5 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Secluded property surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest
- 6 miles to Garden of the Gods
- 10 miles to the Ohio River
- 18 miles to Cave-In-Rock State Park
- 49 miles to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois & 76 miles to Evansville Regional Airport
- 158 miles to Nashville Int’l Airport & 165 miles to St. Louis Lambert Int’l Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking indoors; outside only (must dispose of butts)
- Pet friendly (no fee)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires 3 steps for entry
- There are horses on the property available for petting and visiting with; guests are not allowed to enter the pasture
Amenities at Garden of the Gods Winter Retreat on 60 Acres
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Illinois
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This was the perfect home base for our family while visiting Garden of the Gods and the Shawnee National Forest. Everything was exactly has stated and shown in photos - just even larger than expected! The home was wonderful, and we appreciated everything provided including coffee and firewood for the firepit! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Loved this place! It's close to so many hiking trails and state parks. The host was very friendly and responsive when we had questions. The property is beautiful and very clean both inside and out. We wish we could have stayed longer! The beds were amazing, they are so comfortable, it's the best sleep we have gotten in a long time. The property seems to stretch forever and the horses are so friendly! We were able to visit and pet them and we gave them apples and carrots. The trip was definitely worth it!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Very beautiful property. Private. Horses were a bonus. Near several attractions. We’re from a more urban area so the only thing we didn’t love about the area is food and groceries were farther away than we are used to but that’s just the area. Host was accommodating. Next time I’d come more prepared to make more meals at the home. Garden of the Gods and Rim Rock were great!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
We had a great stay at the Prairie House.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(71 Ratings)
"This was the perfect home base for our family while visiting Garden of the Gods and the Shawnee National Forest. Everything was exactly has stated and shown in photos - just even larger than expected!..."
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