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The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

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Outdoor spa tub
Games room
2 bedrooms, WiFi
Dining
Toilet paper

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62021 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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 Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest

The Pine Ridge home is located on 4 private acres a few miles from our main resort, just minutes from the Garden of the Gods, the most visited site in the Shawnee National Forest. The home was completely gutted and remodeled in 2016 and features a hot tub on the covered porch. There is an air hockey table in the game area and of course, FREE WiFi and Dish TV with FREE movie channels. The kitchen is a large full size kitchen. The dining area table seats 6. There is a twin size day bed with trundle in the game room. We supply complimentary coffee, coffee filters, cream, sugar packets, salt, pepper, hand soap, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, firewood and camp chairs and of course, FREE WiFi.


Pine Ridge is affordably priced. This home is part of Timber Ridge Outpost and Cabins. All guests will check in at our ice cream and gift store, Garden of the Gods Outpost.

* Please note this property does include a $100 refundable hot tub damage deposit not included in the VRBO quote. *

Located just minutes from the famous Garden of the Gods Wilderness area, Pounds Hollow lake and Rim Rock in the Shawnee National Forest, this little gem is right where you want to be. There is a pavilion on the resort property (Just minutes from the location of the house) for all guests to enjoy with tether ball, horseshoes and bags (corn hole) games as well as a catch and release pond for fishing.

Please note you do have to include an accurate number of guests we do count children. The base price is for two guests and anymore than two guest is $10 per night per person extra.

Timber Ridge Outpost and Cabins is ranked #1 in our area on TripAdvisor with over 200 FIVE STAR reviews. We have been featured in Better Homes and Garden (2021), Washington Post (2021), Life and Style in southern Illinois (2016), Chicago magazine, AAA travel magazine, Midwest Traveler magazine, The Saturday Evening Post (August 2016), Chicago Parent Going Places magazine (2012 and 2014 and 2017), on Cruisin' Illinois with Julian Cruz (WGN-TV spring 2013) as well as a long list of various blogs, regional publications and more.

Come see what all the fuss is about and go home with memories to last a lifetime!



*** Pets and Kids:***
We are a Pet and Kid Friendly resort. We allow up to two pets per unit for no additional charge, however, we do require a credit card to be on file in the event there is any damage to the unit or its furnishings. To remain a pet friendly resort, pets that are aggressive towards other dogs, cats or people, will NOT be allowed. Pet owners assume ALL liability for their pets. We do have cats on our property so if your dog is aggressive or likes to chase cats, please leash them at all times or do not bring them. We love our pets too. Aggressive animals will be asked to leave immediately.

All pets are required to be current on shots and must be protected with Flea and Tick medicine BEFORE you arrive. If you forget, we do have some for sale in the Outpost. All pets must be crated if left unattended in the units. No exceptions please! For your convenience, we do rent crates of all sizes for $8 per visit (not per night) but it is BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket). Please call us in advance if you will need a crate in your unit. Please note, we will automatically charge your credit card for any damages done to the units, furnishings, linens or towels. Although we have never had to charge someone for damages, you will be required to sign a paper stating that you agree to these charges in advance. In the event this is ever necessary, we will provide photographs of the damages. PLEASE help us remain a pet friendly resort and just let us know if your pet had a bad day and accidentally chewed the towel or corner of the rug. We ask only that you reimburse us for the cost of the damaged item.

Even if your pet typically doesn't jump on the furniture, PLEASE bring thick blankets to cover the furniture with anyway! This goes a long way to helping the cleaning people get all the dog hair up before the next guests arrive. Thanks!

All guests MUST check in at our ice cream and gift shop Garden of the God's outpost at 281 Karber's ridge road. Once checked in you will be given your door code, wifi password, local information and a map to the cabin you are staying at. Currently the Outpost is open Monday-Thursday 10a-6p and Friday-Sunday 10a-8p , if you'll be arriving after hours please call the Outpost at 618-264-9091 to arrange after hours check in.

The Outpost serves as a sort of home base for all our guests with supplies, gifts, ice cream, to go food, t-shirts and more.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Air hockey
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood

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: 2021 sq ft (188 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

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

Access methods

Access code

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

29545

About the area

Map
Herod, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hitching Post Trailhead - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 39 min drive - 41.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gap Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harbisons Country Market - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest located?

Situated in Herod, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hitching Post Trailhead and Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. Garden of the Gods Trailhead and Rim Rock National Recreation Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting the Shawnee N.F.
The property was very nice and clean everything you need was provided just bring food and relax . We hunted in the day and came back fixed lunch and watched T V was nice and warm even with it 12 outside in morning . Great place to come relax and just get away .we will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We loved the property. Well appointed and so comfortable. Shallow steps, 2, easily managed. The two fubaths were a bonus. Quiet and shielded from the road. The hot tub was heaven. Hot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

shari G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Great and quiet place. Hot tub jets not much power. Place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dillan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to down south
Overall nice place to stay close to the garden of the gods and other hiking spots
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Overall my wife and I had a great stay. The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the outpost where you check in at wasn’t under the timber ridge name. The name of the outpost was under Garden of the Gods Outpost which is named clear at the bottom of the email. Also the sign to the cabin could have been bigger as we drove past it twice. We would definitely stay again and recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MLC T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Adventure
Great base for exploring the Shawnee Forest! Bummer Garden of the Gods was not available, however we figured out how to get in and see via other trails. Great experience and amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The property is nice. They provide everything you need. The fire pit is lousy - to me, a ring of metal plopped on a sloped, gravel driveway is not a fire pit. The beds are nice but the bedding is pathetic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend Hiking
Clean!!!! Spacious Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
This is a great place to rest between hikes in Southern Illinois. It was very clean and we had everything we needed to cook all our own meals. The kids loved getting ice cream at the Outpost!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moriah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
I would definately stay there again. Honestly, I didnt want to leave. After hiking the trails in the Garden of the Gods the hot tub was a welcome site. Home sweet home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect locale
Very clean and great amenities. Easy check in and check out process. And just a few miles from the garden of the gods trailhead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a few days in Shawnee
Ive been down to Shawnee a few times for the New Year but this was our first stay (but hopefully not the last) at this great cabin. It was a great location - minutes from Garden of the Gods and close to our other favorite hikes in the Bell Springs area. The cabin itself was clean, with a nice kitchen, 2 nice bathrooms (with plenty of hot water) and bedrooms and fun stuff for the kiddos (my daughter loved the air hockey table). The hot tub was a real treat after a day of hiking in the cold. Andrew was great to work with for booking and day of check-in communications. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden of the Gods Getaway
House was very clean. The people who work at the outpost where you check in were all very kind. Property is in a great location in respect to garden of the gods and multiple other trails. However, it is located on a busier road. We had an issue where the batteries in the cabin door lockbox died and no one answered the phone when we called. But we drove up to the outpost and they gave us batteries. Listed in the amenities in body soap, but there was none. My boyfriend had to use the dish soap. Lol. There are definitely some maintenance issues that could use some addressing. For example, half of the jets in the hot tub don’t work. The faceplate on the drawer in the bottom of the oven falls off when you open the oven door. And the sink in the kitchen is slow to drain. All in all, we had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mike T.

Great Get-Away Cabin
We had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The place was very spacious and clean overall, except we found black mold on the floors in both showers. Overall, though, it was a great place for a family or friends vacation, and we'd recommend it. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway
The property is clean,decently equipped ( may want to bring good skillet and sharp knives if really cooking). I love the hot tub, air hockey and Wi-FI. Its a great little place to get away without feeling too disconnected from the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place close to Garden of the Gods
My time at Pine Ridge was everything I expected. The property was clean, and uncluttered, as expected with no unpleasant surprises. The hot tub was very nice and crystal clean. The check in process is managed by The Trading Post close by and the staff was terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
The place was nice and roomy. I enjoyed having one open deck and one covered with the hot tub. The place was clean and we were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
Perfect home base for our hiking weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great
many things to do in a small area. house is wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden of the gods cabin
The cabin was great and checkin was smooth and the manager followed up great when we thought we might be late. The surroundings were nice and looked secluded, but it was close to a small highway which if outside you could hear. Not a problem for us but others might want to know. You couldn’t see the road though so we felt it was fine. And unlike a previous person’s review there were in fact chairs for both decks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
We really liked it. 2 parents and 2 teens (14 and 16). It was bigger than I expected. Tje outside does notnlook impressive but it os very nice inside. The kitchen was very big, not a lot of kitchen extras but we were only heating food up. A large kitchen table and a large table for outside eating. The hot tub is big and was clean but the jets didn't work very well. We all liked the air hockey table. The barhrooms were big with plenty of towels. The area is nice- very close to Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock and other Shawnee National.Forest areas. Check in is at the Garden of the Gods Outpost and was quick and easy and their ice cream was good. If we ever needed to stay in that area again, i would definitly stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shawnee paradise
Amazing amenities and the perfect size for us. Our pup loved running around the yard and the home was filled with things to stay busy. Very close to all the essentially hiking spots in the area. We’ll be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Honeybe E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Stay
We had a snug and comfy stay.We all had fun. The place was clean and. well maintained . The hot tub was great after our long walk. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023