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Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub

Elizabethtown vacation home with kitchen

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A covered outdoor deck with a view of a green field and trees.
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Elizabethtown, IL
  • Place, Rim Rock National Recreation Trailhead
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Trailhead
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elizabethtown

In Elizabethtown .At this Elizabethtown vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Shawnee National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Rim Rock National Recreation Trailhead. Garden of the Gods Recreation Area is within 6 miles (10 km) and Garden of the Gods Trailhead is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rim Rock National Recreation Trailhead - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 18 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Hitching Post Trailhead - 21 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 31 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trails End Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Gap - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub

100-Acre Property | Pet-Friendly (No Fee) | Access Ramp at Front Door | Sunrise/Sunset Views

Looking for a secluded home base for your family's next adventure? This Elizabethtown vacation rental is the perfect launchpad for fun and relaxation! After a day of hiking, return to the 4-bedroom, 2-bath property, 'Walnut Hill House', to enjoy the huge yard, outdoor dining, and wood-burning stove. Book now to secure this spot for your group stay in Southern Illinois — a tranquil escape for everyone!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 4: 2 full beds
- Family Room: 1 twin daybed w/ 1 twin trundle
- Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 mini crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- 100-acre property
- Sunset & sunrise views
- Private hot tub
- Fire pit (wood provided), 14 camping chairs, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided)
- Covered deck (12' x 60') w/ seating & dining table
- Tetherball

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV
- Air hockey table, board games & card table
- Wood-burning fireplace (supply your own wood)
- Epson printer (paper not provided)

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee pot, toaster, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- 10-person dining table & 4-person counter seating

GENERAL
- Free WiFi (high-speed fiber optic, 500 Mbps)
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer, detergent, iron & board
- Linens & towels
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- Pet friendly (no fee)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Access ramp or 5 steps for entry
- Single-story home

PARKING
- Gravel driveway (5 vehicles)
- Addt'l parking available (by request)

-- 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 & 72 miles to Evansville Regional Airport
- 158 miles to Nashville Int’l Airport & 165 miles to St. Louis Lambert Int’l Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking indoors; outside only (must dispose of butts)
- Pet friendly (no fee, 2 pets max)
- 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 features an access ramp for step-free entry; alternatively, there are 5 steps for entry

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals 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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

553998

Frequently asked questions

How close is Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub to the airport?

This vacation home is 59.8 mi (76-min drive) away from the Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub to downtown Elizabethtown?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi away from Elizabethtown.

Near Garden of the Gods: Home w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and spacious place for a Shawnee getaway. Great location and beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VALORIE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our stay. It was clean, had a decently stock kitchen and was a great location for what we had planned for our long weekend. The communication with the owner was great. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vasil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house. Super clean, everything labeled, very large, in a nice remote area. The house is well taken care of. The host is very responsive. I loved our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just right for our kids and their kids to use as a base for hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Beautiful getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay and are making plans to cone back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra P.

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

Great location for hiking

Basic but the family had a good time. Location is great and they enjoyed the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

Great weekend getaway

Perfect place to relax for a weekend. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sudershan P.

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

Wonderful house

Had good time with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosetta B.

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

Family vacation

Very quite and beautiful place. Loved the big back porch as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronn K.

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

Quiet space with an abundance of nature

Great place for family and friends. Plenty of room and it’s quiet. Steps from awesome hiking and breathtaking scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and clean, and well suited to our needs. We really enjoyed the back porch and the beautiful views of the sunsets. We spent a lot of our evenings playing games on the game table, and playing air hockey.We would recommend this house (and the hosts) for anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen O.

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

Great trip

Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and roomy

Very relaxing stay with plenty of room. Wish winery and orchards were closer and check in wasn’t as hectic. Love to bring family for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Excellent Hosts and well kept property.

This was our fourth time staying at Elizabeth and Marty’s property. All of there rentals exceed expectations. They go above and beyond to make your trip wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Beautiful setting and very nice home!

If you're looking for a secluded place close to garden of the gods, we highly recommend this property. The house is big, clean and has some very nice amenities. The owners were also very nice and accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

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

Walnut Hill

This place is great, clean, big enough for us 6 people but will sleep more than that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

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

Girlfriends Weekend

We really enjoyed the place and had a great time. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryn R.

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

Relaxing, Beautiful Stay

Beautiful property with plenty of space for everyone. Views from the deck are gorgeous. Very close to Garden of the Gods. Everyone at the Outpost were very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this booking!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Beautiful view, secluded and very clean

Second time we stayed at this house. Very, very clean and beautiful views from the home. Nice fire pit with furnished wood :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

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

Nice property and good location

Our family had a nice stay at the property. It’s in a great location to explore the Shawnee area. We had a good recommendation for dinner from Elizabeth to visit E town river restaurant and had a great time there. The house was very nice and very clean. Thanks for the great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Had a great time exploring the area

The house was perfect for what we were looking for: quiet and secluded with lots of room to roam. The layout is nice and spread out, and being able to do laundry for our muddy kids was great. We will come back someday for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

russell e.

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

What an amazing place to hang with friends

A group of us got away for the weekend. This house was amazing. Very clean and had everything you could need. Thanks again for letting us rent your home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Vacation get away from Chicago

Amazing place peaceful and quiet. Owner is super friendly, went hiking and fishing. Stores for food are not far there is bobs and Walmart for food which are only 30 minutes away from house definitely worth it will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith V.

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

Great location, perfect for families!

Close to hiking trails and the space was big for our family! We were completely comfortable with how clean it was and had supplies to clean up afterwards. Great communication from the host! Made everything easy for our check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA Z.

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

Awesome!

Walnut Hill and Elizabeth were super accommodating for the large group of family we had for Labor Day weekend! Will be going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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