Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Elizabethtown, IL

Hardin County Court House2 min walk
Cave in Rock State Park17 min drive
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area27 min drive
Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The E'Town Riverside Lodge is a newly remodeled space in beautiful, quaint Elizabethtown nestled on the Ohio River. Once a laundromat, the history is in the details, built in 1928 it now has been turned into a beautiful lodge. Stay and relax by the river or explore nearby attractions and sightseeing- From Garden of the Gods to Cave-in-Rock, Shawnee Forest, Riverside Mercantile next door; The Riverside Lodge is a hop, skip and jump to all things Southern IL.

The space
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
1 King Bed in the Bedroom
1 Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

INDOOR LAYOUT:
All one level. No steps!
Tinted living room windows allows great views without anyone seeing in.
Living Room w/ Smart TV
Kitchen & Dining Area
Washer and Dryer
1 Full bathroom with shower

OUTDOORS:
Fully fenced patio
Fire pit for relaxation on the patio
Charcoal grill on the patio, charcoal available in Rosiclaire at DG
Walking distance to the Ohio River; E'Town River Restaurant
Step outside and see the river
Right next door to the cute Riverside Mercantile

NEARBY TOWNS:
In Elizabethtown, IL
5 mi to Rosiclare, IL
11 mi to Cave-in-Rock, IL
16 mi to Golconda, IL
31 mi to Harrisburg, IL
32 mi to Sturgis, KY

RECREATION:
11 mi to Cave-in-Rock
14 mi to Rim Rock
14 mi to Pounds Hollow Beach and Rec Area
16 mi to Garden of the Gods
27 mi to Jackson Hole
31 m to Bell Smith Springs

Try out our Riverside Mercantile store in town at the 4 way and enjoy ice cream, shakes, coffee, lattes, local meats and artisan local goods.
Or how about, fresh Ohio River catfish at the E'Town River Restaurant between March and October!

PET POLICY: Pets allowed $50 fee, 2 max allowed.

OTHER:
Visitors: not staying overnight are welcomed, loud, disruptive parties are not.

Check out instructions: We ask that you wash your dishes, pick up any trash left outdoors including cigarette butts, turn off lights, thermostat down to 65 in winter and 78 in summer.

Firewood: Available for purchase at local convenience stores in Rosiclare
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels, coffee bar: creamer, coffee and sweetners, snacks.

Property manager

Stephanie Higginson

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Elizabethtown

This vacation home is located in Elizabethtown. Hitching Post Trailhead and Garden of the Gods Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Cave in Rock State Park.

Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

Hardin County Court House - 2 min walk
Shawnee National Forest - 10 min walk
Cave in Rock State Park - 17 min drive
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 27 min drive
Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 31 min drive

Getting around

Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

Top Dog Snack Bar & Gift Shop - 7 min drive
E'town Tap - 1 min walk
Dad's Pizza - 7 min drive
Ma & Pa's Restaurant - 1 min walk
River Front Bar - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River located?

Situated in Elizabethtown, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hardin County Court House and Shawnee National Forest. Ohio River is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Mar 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wonderful rehabbed property in a neat, tiny town. Very clean and updated. Close to garden of the gods hiking. No restaurants or groceries very close though.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila G.

Feb 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

February Travelers

This little house was very nicely remolded along the Ohio River. The rustic industrial decor was awesome. Perfect for a little get away. It was close to the Garden of the Gods for some hiking. The E-Town bar was across the street and had a band playing Saturday night. We ate at a hole in the wall restaurant called Shotgun Eddys that we enjoyed.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey B., Chicago, USA

Dec 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will stay again

This is our 2nd time staying at the property. Very nice that they have something like this in the area. Property manager is kind and communicative. The unit is cute, simple and clean. Shower was nice and hot. Check out was easy. I recommend bringing slippers if you stay here in the colder as months as the concrete floor can be quite cold. There is a new coffee shop at the end of the street. Hope it stays in business!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Mount Vernon

Dec 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time, small town, quiet get away.

Loved it for our anniversary!! We would go back. you must get meat and ice cream, as well as shop at the mercantile. It's great!! Avoid floating fish joints though...NOT good!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willis A.

Nov 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, Relaxing little get away!

The description of the property was 100% accurate. We found the home to be very clean upon our arrival and it is a very cozy and comfortable little place to stay. My only regret is that we didn't have a couple more days to stay and enjoy it. But, that's okay because im sure we will return.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Higginson

I’m Stephanie, entrepreneur at heart. Owner of Riverside Mercantile in the heart of Elizabethtown, IL with 2 lodging options available, Shade Rock or Riverside Lodge. Two very different, unique options to enjoy the Ohio River and Shawnee Forest area.

We own and operate another store as well, Higginson Farms Mercantile in another county in Southern IL. Both locations, sell the meat from our farm along with other local goods, ice cream, coffee and sweets. We work hard at bringing customer satisfaction in all areas of our businesses, including hosting. Our hearts long to revitalize the area, offer fun and unique lodging and stores for tourists and locals.

Why they chose this property

In the heart of Southern IL, the Ohio River and Shawnee National Forest meet. Some of the most unique, scenic trails and breathtaking views that have people coming in from around the country to explore and experience are right here in this area. From bluffs, trails, rock formations, hiking, historic sites, wilderness areas, scenic drives, waterfalls, and boating. Some things to see while in the area: National Historic Trail of Tears, Cave in Rock, Garden of The Gods, Iron Furnace, River to River Trail, Scenic Byway, Southern IL Wine Trail, Pounds Hollow, Bell Smith Springs, Rim Rocks National Trail, Lake Glendale, Fern Clyffe, Trigg Observation Tower, Tunnel Hill State Park, Jackson Falls, and Lusk Creek Canyon Nature Preserve to name just a few.
The beauty of this area is the reason we chose to place invest in the area with our Mercantile and Lodging options.

What makes this property unique

Our 1928 property stood as an abandoned laundromat right along the Ohio River before we turned it into a lodging option for our Riverside Mercantile store right next door. The property has been kept to its original structure and foundation, including the restored floors and the old front doors that have been restored and hang as the interior sliding doors. You can still see the old 'Pepsi" sticker on the door that hangs in the living room. On the walls you will find portraits of the old laundromat throughout the years. The property has been restored with modern amenities, while keeping the history of the building offering a simple but peaceful environment. The views out the front door of the river and steps away to the boat launch, floating catfish restaurant and the historic rose hotel is not like any other lodging option in the area.