Cabin 7
A one-bedroom hot tub cabin steps from Garden of the Gods — fireplace, full kitchen, EV charger, and everything you need for a perfect Shawnee escape.
About this cabin
Cabin 7 is a one-bedroom hot tub retreat at Shawnee Forest Cabins in Herod, IL — one of the closest cabin rentals to Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in Shawnee National Forest. Whether you're planning a romantic couple's getaway or a family trip with young kids, Cabin 7 delivers the comfort and seclusion you came for.
Inside, a queen bed and a leather queen sleeper sofa accommodate up to four guests — though Cabin 7 is best suited to two adults with up to two children. A warm fireplace sets the mood for evenings in, while a Smart TV with Roku and high-speed WiFi keep things connected when you want them. The full kitchen handles everything from morning coffee to a full dinner.
Step outside to the private hot tub, gather around the fire pit with complimentary wood, or grill out on the charcoal grill. An EV charger is available on site. Garden of the Gods, Camel Rock, and the Rim Rock National Recreation 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
- Queen bed with linens
- Queen sleeper sofa
- Bath & hand towels
- Iron & ironing board
The experience
- 01 Ease into your private hot tub after a full day on the trails, stars overhead and nothing on the schedule.
- 02 Settle beside the fireplace with a warm drink while the Shawnee forest goes quiet just outside the window.
- 03 Light the fire pit, grill dinner, and take in a Shawnee sky that you won't find anywhere near a city.
- 04 Wake up minutes from 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: $159–$259 per night · Perfect for 2 adults + 2 children (4 guests maximum)
- Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
- Two-night minimum stay required, unless a single night is available between bookings or a weeknight is available within seven days of arrival
- No parties or gatherings — registered guests only
- Not recommended for four adults · Maximum occupancy: 4 guests
- Dogs permitted in designated cabins only (Cabins 2, 3 & 5) — Cabin 7 is not pet-friendly
- $10/night per additional guest beyond two adults
