The Treehouse
Step across your private suspended bridge, walk through softly lit trees, and unwind in a hot tub tucked high above the forest.
About this cabin
The Treehouse is our most popular stay — and on of the most Instagrammed cabins in the Shawnee. A lit suspension bridge runs from the cabin deck through the oak trees to a private hot tub waiting on the other side.
Inside, a one-bedroom loft layout opens around a fireplace, a queen bed, and a leather queen-size sleeper sofa. Enjoy the comforts of home with a Smart TV with Roku, fast WiFi, and a full kitchen that keep things easy when you'd rather stay in.
It's a true couples' retreat that books up months in advance. If a treehouse rental in Illinois is on your list, this is the one.
Amenities
- Private hot tub
- Fire pit & complimentary wood
- Charcoal grill
- Lawn chairs
- Warm and inviting fireplace
- Heating & air conditioning
- Smart TV (Roku)
- High-speed WiFi
- Microwave
- Coffee maker & filters
- Toaster
- Cookware, utensils, plates & glasses
- Tile shower
- Bath & hand towels
- Linens provided
- Iron & ironing board
The experience
- 01 Walk the lit suspension bridge to soak under the stars.
- 02 Fall asleep to the forest from a loft bed under vaulted ceilings.
- 03 Roast marshmallows at the fire pit just steps from your door.
- 04 Drive five minutes to Garden of the Gods at sunrise.
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: $249- $389 per night · Perfect for 2 adults + 2 children (4 guests maximum)
- Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
- No parties or gatherings — registered guests only
- Dogs allowed only in designated cabins (Cabins 2, 3 & 5) with applicable pet fee
- $10/night per additional guest beyond two adults
