Title: The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731125/c3e1f405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731125/7e78669e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731125/ad0c9267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731125/4bd56b2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731125/09d25c5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at The Pine Ridge Home by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62021 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 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. \* 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 - Available in the house: Free internet ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Paper towels ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Day bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Free firewood - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Air hockey - Arcade/game room - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,021 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114810000/114805400/114805399/9f03bfe5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Black Ridge Cabin LLC Junction - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $196 CA $360 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=114805399&PinnedHotelID=114805399&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731115/35f158ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hickory Hollow Log Cabin by Garden of Gods in the Shawnee National Forest Elizabethtown - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 109 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=88731115&PinnedHotelID=88731115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731120/e0f44f1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sassafras Ridge Log Cabin by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest Elizabethtown - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 99 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=88731120&PinnedHotelID=88731120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113700000/113699200/113699192/da61b4a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New construction near Garden of the Gods Equality - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 9 reviews CA $245 CA $392 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=113699192&PinnedHotelID=113699192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88740000/88731200/88731132/328b568a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottonwood cabin by Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest Elizabethtown - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=88731132&PinnedHotelID=88731132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103940000/103939300/103939294/w1288h909x1y0-2c73f84b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded log cabin in the Shawnee national Forest Eddyville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 33 reviews CA $245 CA $388 total includes taxes & fees Nov 12 - Nov 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=103939294&PinnedHotelID=103939294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104228900/104228839/27f059c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE VIEWS! 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.56530%2C-88.40717&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=crSl8LMa3OzP1PESWm3aVgwC60Y=) Herod, IL #### What's nearby - Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Hitching Post Trailhead - 8 min drive - 6.6 km - Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 8.3 km - Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 14 min drive - 10.3 km - Cave in Rock State Park - 32 min drive - 48.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Gap - ‬2 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? > Check-out 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 vacation 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 Illinois Iron Furnace are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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