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THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool!

Equality cabin with private pool

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A spacious living area with a kitchen, leather sofas, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a built-in dishwasher.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A modern building with large windows, a patio area with outdoor furniture, and a swimming pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Equality, IL
  • Place, Shawnee Hills Country Club
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrisburg Township Park District
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Equality

In Equality .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Shawnee National Forest and 9 miles (15 km) of Shawnee Hills Country Club. Harrisburg Township Park District and Ross Cottom Lanes are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shawnee Hills Country Club - 19 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Harrisburg Township Park District - 21 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Saline County Area Museum - 22 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 30 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 36 min drive - 19.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Onion - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jacs - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Leonard's Country Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A Little Taste of Italy - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪American Legion Post #595 - ‬13 min drive

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 VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool!

Enjoy amazing views of the Shawnee National Forest ⭐️❗️

Rustic Ridge is a small working farm located in Southern Illinois about 15 minutes north of Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest.

Our cabin has lots of windows for great indoor viewing as well as lots of patio & deck spaces to enjoy the outdoors. Splash in the pool (in season). Walk down to see the animals on our 40 acre property, go Explore the Shawnee National Forest, take a drive to the wine trail or visit nearby horse trails, atv trails, ziplining, bike trails, and so much more that the Shawnee National Forest area has to offer.

Meet the animals:
🐄 Highland Cows (Magnolia, Honeysuckle, Daisy, Lily, Rusty, & Yeti)
🫎 Moose & Duke the dogs. You might see them running around the property.
🐈 Multiple cats roam the property.
🐥🐓 chickens and chicks
* Miniature ZEBU! Dixie, Shawnee & our calf Brisket born Jan '25
➕️ all of the wildlife 🦌🐿🦃🐦🦝......

🌳cabin on a 40 acres property
🏊‍♀️ private pool
🌞 views
🐴🐱🐄🐶🦌Animals & Wildlife
🚜 Farm
🔥fire pit
🛜WiFi
Smart tv📺
3 🛌🛁

Private use of cabin & pool but being in the forest daily pool maintenance may occur

Everything here is on a hill with lots of rocks. If it's raining or recently rained you may find mud. Expect to see & hear nature all around you. This is a working farm so you may hear & see us or hear any of the neighboring farm properties. We are on property and also have exterior cameras throughout the 40 acre property. No Fence around pool! You accept responsibility for yourself & other guests.

3 night minimum on weekends or holidays and 2 night weekdays *the app keeps reverting minimum nights back to 2 nights in error. we will only honor bookings with our minimum night policy followed.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Close curtains

Message us when you leave & notify us if anything is damaged

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Agree to terms in the rental agreement, complete the agreement, sign and return it along with a copy of your valid id.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: No fence around pool

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool! offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool!?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool!?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool! have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool! to downtown Equality?

This cabin is 3.2 mi away from Equality.

THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful, peaceful and has absolutely gorgeous views. The hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming. We had the perfect relaxing week and can not wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place and views are amazing. The only thing that could have made it better is a heated pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Ridge is a fantastic place to stay. Beautiful surroundings and top notch lodging with so many wonderful amenities. Many small communities nearby to grab a bite to eat…if you even want to leave the house! The hosts are kind and hard working people. Thank you for a spectacular weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean house with everything you need for a great stay! Friendly hosts and farm tour were the icing on the cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our visit to Rustic Ridge. The home and property are beautiful and well maintained. The kids loved visiting the animals and the hosts were lovely! We definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was just what we needed. Beautiful cabin. Beautiful scenery. Nice and quiet. The owners are so friendly and very very kind hearted people. We will DEFINITELY be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful. Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. That is not always the case with VRBO properties the host stayed in touch with us throughout the entire process. I really appreciate.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at Rustic Ridge! The property was so clean when we arrived! Eric and Jacqueline were very communicative from the start. We arrived to a prestige property, tucked away from our busy lives. The wi-fi was great, which was good because cell service was spotty. The pool was very clean and given how hot it was, we really enjoyed it. At times it was very shaded to not shaded at all. Property is about 20 minutes from Garden of the Gods which was great. We loved meeting all the animals on the farm, especially our house kitty. No idea what her name is, but we named her Honeysuckle :). I would absolutely stay at this property again. Thank you Eric and Jacqueline for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this stay! The house was beautiful, as was the pool and the view. It was a very comfortable and relaxing stay. We will definitely stay here again if it is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianne j.

Beautiful home and gorgeous location.790
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Amazing cabin very peaceful and beautiful definitely coming back

Overall the property was beautiful from the house to the landscape
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat for rest, relaxation, amazing views, animals, and amazing pool. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clint S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of outdoor entertaining space. Close to good hiking trails and close to Harrisburg too. Good location. It was perfect for 3 couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are fantastic and very hard working. The home is absolutely beautiful, rustic and elegant at the same time. We enjoyed our stay very much. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

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

Great stay

Great views
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Hiking in Shawnee National

Clean, friendly beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family weekend at Rustic Ridge- very clean, great amenities (pool, firepit, quiet/privacy). Garden of the Gods hiking trails within 20 minutes, wineries & distillery 50 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abraham F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this place!The views are incredible and the pool was just perfect.Jaqueline showed us around the property and we met the amazing animals and gorgeous vegetable garden.Thank you for an amazing time!Hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed several times and always enjoy coming back. We could not ask for a more relaxing and scenic location. The home is always so clean and comfortable. We were thrilled that we got to see the newly born calf during our trip this time. The hosts are always so kind and attentive to any needs that we may have.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Remote and peaceful!

Its beautiful, relaxing, clean cabin, super comfy beds, friendly/helpful hospitality and the pool was always clean! It was also nice that the host provides firewood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

The property was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Austin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice. Loved the friendly cat that came by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jill w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property. Gorgeous views, amazing pool and a very comfortable stay. Cabin had everything needed and was very clean and comfy. Hosts were so gracious and gave us a great farm tour. Overall a great get away. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam F.

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

A great visit

This is a wonderful property. My family really enjoyed the pool, the house, the scenery and the farm. The hosts were gracious and welcoming. I would recommend it for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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