Title: Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL Riverfront vacation home with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest ## Photo gallery for Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL (Golconda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76550300/76550205/3107bd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL (Golconda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76550300/76550205/5304d375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL (Golconda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76550300/76550205/95f46758.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL (Golconda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76550300/76550205/936ff2c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi - Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL (Golconda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76550300/76550205/3815c000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Golconda is home to this cozy 2BD/1BA haven, nestled between Shawnee National Forest and Golconda Marina. Unwind in the fully furnished space, complete with a comfortable queen bed and twin-sized beds for kids. The eat-in kitchen has everything you need for mealtime, while outdoor dining and a grill await just outside. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL This cozy 2BD/1BA home is located both within minutes to the Shawnee National Forest and within walking distance of the Golconda Marina. It comes fully furnished with everything you need when you get back from your adventures in the forest or on the water. The first bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and the second bedroom has 2 twin-sized beds. All bed linens, extra blankets, and towels are provided. 1 full bath has a tub/shower combo. \- The eat-in kitchen comes equipped with dishes, silverware & basic appliances like coffeemaker, toaster, & crockpot. Open to the common area, a tv hangs on the wall and wifi allows for streaming all of your favorite shows. \- There is a grill and space for outdoor dining as well. Come stay and explore the area! Golconda is home to several great places to eat & numerous antique and gift shops in the downtown area. Horseback riding, hiking and cycling can be enjoyed throughout the local area. Golconda is located on the National Cross Country Bike Trail, the Ohio River Scenic Byway, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and is the destination of the annual River-to-River Relay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - On a river ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67400000/67398400/67398338/fc1252c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unity Lodge Suite 8 Golconda - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 4.0 1 review CA $89 CA $168 total includes taxes & fees Jan 31 - Feb 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=67398338&PinnedHotelID=67398338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76560000/76550100/76550094/0cb09e5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walking Distance To Marina in Historic Golconda Golconda - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.2 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=76550094&PinnedHotelID=76550094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23500000/23492300/23492296/386e4cd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unity Lodge Golconda - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.4 Good 49 reviews CA $114 CA $158 total includes taxes & fees Jan 31 - Feb 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=23492296&PinnedHotelID=23492296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/20000000/19991000/19990952/4b857662.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverview Mansion Hotel Golconda - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=19990952&PinnedHotelID=19990952&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=76550205&PinnedHotelID=76550205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=76550205,67398338,76550094,23492296,19990952) ## 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 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Golconda, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Fort Massac State Park is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Golconda Marina State Recreation Area. [Visit our Golconda travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Golconda.dx109112) [View more Vacation homes in Golconda](https://www.expedia.ca/Golconda-Private-Vacation-Homes.d109112-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.367325,-88.48955&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BdbcFtbb%7BO%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40SBS%40S%40QBSBSBQ%40SBQDSBQDQBSDQDQDSDQDOFQDQFQDOFQFQFOHQFOFOHOHOFMHQHMHMHOJMHMJMHMJMJMJMJKJKJKJKJKLIJKLKLIJILILILIJILENILGLGLENGLGLENELENELENCLCNCNELANCNANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNBNDLDLDNDLDNFLFLDLFNFLHLDLHJHLHLHLHJHLJJJLHJJLJJJHJJLLJHLJLHLJLHLJLHNHLHLHPHLFNHNFNFNHPFNFPFPDNFPFPDPDNDPFRBPDPDRBPBPDRBPBR%40PBRBR%40PBR%40R%40R%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FPARARARCRAPCRCRAPCRCPERCPCREREPCPGPEPEPEPGPGNEPGPGNGPINGNGNINGNINININILILKNILKLIJKLILMJKLIJKJMJKJMJKJMHKJMFMJMFKHMHMFMFOFMFMFMFODMFODMDMDOBOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGMGKIMIMGMKKGMKMIKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMKMIKKMIMKOIMIMIOIOGOIOIOGOGOIOGQGOGQEQGOEQGQEQEQEQEQEQCSESCQESCQASCQCSCSAQASCSASAS%3FQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vd0BAR778aO-2PtVp80QS4x2ahE=) Golconda, IL ### What's nearby - ![Southern Illinois featuring a sunset, forests and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/0e29d2f8-2d58-457a-908d-4b89b13776d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shawnee National Forest 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![A summer sunset over Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois; Shutterstock ID 356954318; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621566122752/e56f5a7e-5267-451b-8437-ae6ec36813c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Garden of the Gods Recreation Area 32 min drive \- 41.4 km - Golconda Marina State Recreation Area 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Harrah's Metropolis 41 min drive \- 61.6 km - Paducah Riverwalk 47 min drive \- 70.7 km ### Getting around - Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Dari Barr 3 min walk - Diver Down 5 min walk - Sweetwater Saloon 4 min walk - Riverview Mansion Hotel 11 min walk - Levee Lounge 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL? ### What time is check-out at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL? ### Where is Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry W. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River Roost The property was clean and the location made accessing local attractions and dining easy! I would definitely stay at this location again. ##### Barry W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derrick S. Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Convenient House was conveniently located right off the street and just minutes away from amenities. ##### Derrick S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### fwahdonkus May 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for a stay! We had a fantastic time during our stay! The location was ideal for us since we had family camping nearby in Shawnee, and it was close to everything we needed. The host was great! Incredibly nice and responsive! We would definitely stay here again! ##### fwahdonkus Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie S. Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hunting cabin Perfect for our group, rented both sides. ##### Connie S. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tena G. Jun 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little place if you are hiking in the area Cute clean property with everything you need, enjoyed our stay. The only downside is the road street noise before midnight if you are a light sleeper bring a load fan or ear plugs. ##### Tena G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolene D. Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quilt Week River Roost was great getaway for our visit to Paducah for Quilt Week. Adorable accommodations with everything we needed. Enjoyed dinner at several local restaurants. ##### Jolene D. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Deb Oct 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We liked staying in Golconda, however, it seems like a forgotten city. We did enjoy walking the city and had a really great meal at Diver Down. It was also beautiful to walk along the Ohio River. The property was nice and had all we needed, however, it is shared with another unit and the walls are very thin. The couple we shared the walls with were very nice and thankfully not loud, but we could definitely hear them talking (not what they said, just voices). Overall, I would stay here again because we were out exploring more than we were at the property and it was a good location for us and had all we needed. The only other unfortunate part was that we did not get any check-in information prior to arriving and had a difficult time getting in touch with someone. Thankfully, a nice neighbor was outside and was able to get in touch with someone for us. It was a unique situation because it turned out the property manager was sick, but it did put a damper on things at first. All worked out and the property manager was very nice and apologetic. ##### Deb Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston](https://www.expedia.ca/Effingham-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Charleston.h190673.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollywood Casino Joliet](https://www.expedia.ca/Joliet-Hotels-Hollywood-Casino-Joliet.h6289328.Hotel-Information) > > [Briarwood Inn of Sparta](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Hotels-Briarwood-Inn-Of-Sparta.h692668.Hotel-Information) > > [Baymont by Wyndham O'Fallon St. Louis Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels-Baymont-By-Wyndham-OFallon-St-Louis-Area.h60642.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln](https://www.expedia.ca/Springfield-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Lincoln.h2088402.Hotel-Information) > > [3 A-Frame Cabins w/ Hot Tubs Near Wine Trail](https://www.expedia.ca/Makanda-Hotels-Yoga.h102346681.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Mt. 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