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Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Aerial view
Smart TV
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Elizabethtown, IL
  • Hardin County Court House
    2 min walk
  • Shawnee National Forest
    10 min walk
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    27 min drive

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Standard Suite - Bungalow overlooking the River
Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (8)
The price is $80
per night
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Standard Suite - Bungalow overlooking the River

About the neighborhood

Elizabethtown

With a stay at this vacation home in Elizabethtown, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Hardin County Court House. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ohio River and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Rosiclare Memorial Public Library.
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What's nearby

  • Hardin County Court House - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shawnee National Forest - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 17 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 27 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 31 min drive - 19.1 miles

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Dog Snack Bar & Gift Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ma & Pa's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪River Front Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Town & Country - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River

The E'Town Riverside Lodge is a newly remodeled space in beautiful, quaint Elizabethtown nestled on the Ohio River. Once a laundromat, the history is in the details, built in 1928 it now has been turned into a beautiful lodge. Stay and relax by the river or explore nearby attractions and sightseeing- From Garden of the Gods to Cave-in-Rock, Shawnee Forest, Riverside Mercantile next door; The Riverside Lodge is a hop, skip and jump to all things Southern IL.

The space
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
1 King Bed in the Bedroom
1 Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

INDOOR LAYOUT:
All one level. No steps!
Tinted living room windows allows great views without anyone seeing in.
Living Room w/ Smart TV
Kitchen & Dining Area
Washer and Dryer
1 Full bathroom with shower

OUTDOORS:
Fully fenced patio
Fire pit for relaxation on the patio
Charcoal grill on the patio, charcoal available in Rosiclaire at DG
Walking distance to the Ohio River; E'Town River Restaurant
Step outside and see the river
Right next door to the cute Riverside Mercantile

NEARBY TOWNS:
In Elizabethtown, IL
5 mi to Rosiclare, IL
11 mi to Cave-in-Rock, IL
16 mi to Golconda, IL
31 mi to Harrisburg, IL
32 mi to Sturgis, KY

RECREATION:
11 mi to Cave-in-Rock
14 mi to Rim Rock
14 mi to Pounds Hollow Beach and Rec Area
16 mi to Garden of the Gods
27 mi to Jackson Hole
31 m to Bell Smith Springs

Try out our Riverside Mercantile store in town at the 4 way and enjoy ice cream, shakes, coffee, lattes, local meats and artisan local goods.
Or how about, fresh Ohio River catfish at the E'Town River Restaurant between March and October!

PET POLICY: Pets allowed $50 fee, 2 max allowed.

OTHER:
Visitors: not staying overnight are welcomed, loud, disruptive parties are not.

Check out instructions: We ask that you wash your dishes, pick up any trash left outdoors including cigarette butts, turn off lights, thermostat down to 65 in winter and 78 in summer.

Firewood: Available for purchase at local convenience stores in Rosiclare
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels, coffee bar: creamer, coffee and sweetners, snacks.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stephanie Higginson

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to explore Shawnee Forest
We needed a place to stay near Shawnee National Forest. We were more than pleasantly surprised with this tiny home. We only bookes one night, but wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the house and neighborhood. The house had all the necessities to make breakfast and we slept comfortably. We would definitely stay here again, only next time, we'll stay longer. The neighborhood had a corner restaurant, bar, and ice cream parlor we would have loved to check out. paelor The house had
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house on the Ohio River
We visited Gardens of the Gods and Cave in the Rock, both places we loved. The rental property was near both parks. The house was just what we wanted. It had everything we needed. There were limited restaurants but we enjoyed cooking at home and then sit by the fire pit afterwards. Would rent this place again if we find ourselves in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside lodge
Unique vrbo with history and top notch craftmanship. The store next door is adorable with great coffee, delicious ice cream and a wide variety of high quality goods and souvenirs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Visit
Tiny Home is beautiful and steps away from the Ohio River. Close to many attractions in Southern Illinois
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique
Unique history and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming little town
This little house has everything one would need. The bed was amazingly comfortable. The fried catfish on the river was excellent but is closed the first part of the week. We cooked meat purchased from the little store next door one night and it was delicious. Very high quality. We were hiking some of the paths in Shawnee and enjoyed our stay. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Belleville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Very nice place. Simple and clean. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a short getaway
We met in the middle of TN, IN, and MO for a girl's weekend—very clean, very responsive owner. It was very close to the river and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Celebration
Elizabethtown is a quaint river village. The tiny house was perfect for us. Would definitely stay here again. There is so much to see in this area of Southern Illinois.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for quick drop…
We hiked the garden of the gods and needed a place to stay on the way to Tennessee and this worked perfectly. Owner responded quickly. Not many places to eat so was great to cook our own dinner. Checkout the shop next door for some delicious ice cream! Would stay there again is the need arose. Check out the cave in rock which was 11 minutes away then Took the Ohio river ferry to continue our journey which was a fun experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We loved our stay! The mercantile next door was so cute with great ice cream. Stephanie was so kind and quick to respond! I would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pops C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect get away
Our experience was great! The home was beautiful and perfectly located for peace and quiet. The host was amazing to work with. I couldn't have asked for better communication. If you stay in this house, make sure you visit the ice cream shop next door for cool stuff and the best ice cream around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stopover
This is is the cutest most comfortable and luxurious "tiny house" ive ever seen! The hosts communicated quickly and effectively. The accommodations were better than we expected. Everything was just right. My ONLY regret is that i didnt research times local businesses were open prior to our stop. Travel took longer than expected (we are in the process of moving and had a trailer along so we were too long for the ferry and had to go around). Be smarter than we were and plan accordingly 😉
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute renovated building. Just a couple steps away from the Merchentile...which has cute gifts, excellent ice cream and a very nice lady that manages it. Couple steps away to the covered landing over looking the Ohio river. Couple steps from a resturant. The tiny home had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The house was wonderful and well stocked. It was clean and comfortable. The area was perfect distance to get to Cave Rock and Garden of the Gods. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful rehabbed property in a neat, tiny town. Very clean and updated. Close to garden of the gods hiking. No restaurants or groceries very close though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila G.

Liked: Cleanliness
February Travelers
This little house was very nicely remolded along the Ohio River. The rustic industrial decor was awesome. Perfect for a little get away. It was close to the Garden of the Gods for some hiking. The E-Town bar was across the street and had a band playing Saturday night. We ate at a hole in the wall restaurant called Shotgun Eddys that we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey B., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay again
This is our 2nd time staying at the property. Very nice that they have something like this in the area. Property manager is kind and communicative. The unit is cute, simple and clean. Shower was nice and hot. Check out was easy. I recommend bringing slippers if you stay here in the colder as months as the concrete floor can be quite cold. There is a new coffee shop at the end of the street. Hope it stays in business!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Mount Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, small town, quiet get away.
Loved it for our anniversary!! We would go back. you must get meat and ice cream, as well as shop at the mercantile. It's great!! Avoid floating fish joints though...NOT good!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, Relaxing little get away!
The description of the property was 100% accurate. We found the home to be very clean upon our arrival and it is a very cozy and comfortable little place to stay. My only regret is that we didn't have a couple more days to stay and enjoy it. But, that's okay because im sure we will return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Urbana, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot, everything we wanted
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Riverside Lodge. Loved being so close to the river and being able to see it from the front stoop. The Ohio is just a gorgeous river. It was very convenient to be able to pop next door to the Mercantile for a latte--they're open at 7am on weekdays. Comfortable and very stylish, and it's great that this former storefront (apparently a laundromat most recently) has been repurposed in this way. The hosts are well organized and attentive--they sent the address and access code immediately on booking, and provided a well researched guide to things to see and do in the area. I would stay here again, no question.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away to connect to nature
Loved the little house! It was in a great location close to a lot of hiking. It had everything I needed. It was close to the river which was great for sunrises and sunsets. My little Lucy felt at home too. The fence in the back doesn't go all the way to the ground so if you have a smaller dog you need to be watchful. However, I would stay here all over again. Host was great and time I reached out, I heard back very timely. Thank so much for the great stay! Linda
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., BLOOMINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeds expectations
This a great place to stay and I already want to go back. Quiet and private with beautiful view of and easy walk to the Ohio River. There is a nice coffee shop next door. Good experience with host. All rentals should be like this one!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic
Such a cute place, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023