Cabin 4
A spacious two-bedroom log cabin steps from Garden of the Gods — hot tub, fireplace, full kitchen, and room for the whole family.
About this cabin
Cabin 4 is a two-bedroom log cabin at Shawnee Forest Cabins — the closest cabin rentals to Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in Herod, IL and in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Built for families and groups who want a little more room, it comfortably sleeps four adults and two children without anyone feeling cramped.
Each private bedroom features a queen bed with linens, and a leather queen sleeper sofa adds flexible sleeping space for kids. A warm and inviting fireplace anchors the living room, while the full kitchen handles everything from morning coffee to a full family dinner. Smart TV with Roku and high-speed WiFi keep everyone comfortable when you're staying in.
Step outside to the private hot tub, gather around the fire pit under a sky full of stars, or fire up the charcoal grill for an evening cookout. Garden of the Gods, Camel Rock, and the Rim Rock Trail are just minutes away.
Amenities
- Private hot tub
- Fire pit & complimentary wood
- Charcoal grill
- Lawn chairs
- Warm & inviting fireplace
- Heating & air conditioning
- Smart TV with Roku
- High-speed wireless internet
- Microwave
- Coffee maker & filters
- Toaster
- Cookware, utensils, plates & glasses
- Two queen beds with linens
- Queen sleeper sofa
- Bath & hand towels
- Iron & ironing board
The experience
- 01 Soak in your private hot tub after a long day exploring the trails of Shawnee National Forest.
- 02 Settle in beside the fireplace with the whole family, forest just outside, nowhere else to be.
- 03 Grill out and gather around the fire pit under a wide-open sky packed with stars.
- 04 Wake up and drive minutes to Garden of the Gods, Camel Rock, and the Rim Rock National Recreation Trail.
Where you'll be
Shawnee Forest Cabins is tucked into the rolling hills of Herod, IL — the closest cabins to Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in the heart of Shawnee National Forest. You're just minutes from Camel Rock, Rim Rock National Recreation Trail, and High Knob Campground and Trailhead, with easy drives to Pounds Hollow Recreation Area and the scenic Ohio River.
More about Shawnee ForestGood to know
- Rates: $169–$279 per night · Perfect for 4 adults + 2 children (6 guests maximum)
- Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
- No parties or gatherings — registered guests only
- Maximum occupancy: 4 adults + 2 children · Not recommended for 6 adults
- $10/night per additional 2 guests beyond the base rate
- Dogs permitted in designated cabins only (Cabins 2, 3 & 5) — Cabin 4 is not pet-friendly
