Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration
Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in
Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback
Entire home·Private host

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

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Ohio River Valley

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

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Nestled in Elizabethtown on the Ohio River, E'Town Riverside Lodge offers a tranquil retreat. Relax by the river or explore nearby attractions like Garden of the Gods and Shawnee Forest. The lodge features a fully fenced patio with fire pit, charcoal grill, Smart TV, and washer/dryer for your convenience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
The current price is €212
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Property grounds

Standard Suite - Bungalow overlooking the River

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 25 reviews
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Standard Suite - Bungalow overlooking the River

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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

Map
Elizabethtown, IL

What's nearby

  • Hardin County Court House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shawnee National Forest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cave in Rock State Park - 15 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 26 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 31 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪E-Town River Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Town & Country - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lucy's Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪e-town tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

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).

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River ?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny home, River View near Shawnee Forest, hiking and boating Ohio River on 17 Nov 2025 start from €212.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Elizabethtown, this holiday home is steps away from Hardin County Court House and Ohio River Valley. Shawnee National Forest and Ohio River are also within 15 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful building that is wonderfully decorated. Host was amazing with incredible communication. We loved our stay and look forward to coming back. Just make sure you screenshot all of your info for check in since cell phone coverage is spotty in Elizabethtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria G.

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

Lovely spring break getaway!

Loved the cleanliness, quality of finishes, and quietness of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaina B.

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

Wonderful Stay in a Charming Small Town!

We had a fantastic stay at this cozy house! The accommodations were excellent—clean, comfortable, and stocked with everything we needed to cook meals during our trip. One of our favorite things was the ice cream and coffee shop right on the corner—such a nice treat to have just steps away!The location was perfect for my job assignment, making the daily commute easy and stress-free. Another huge plus was that we could bring our two dogs along—finding pet-friendly places like this is such a relief. They loved it as much as we did!Would definitely stay here again if we're ever back in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Very Nice

Very nice place. Simple and clean. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

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

Great place to stay and experience a quaint, IL town

We enjoyed this tiny house during our stay. It’s clean, dog-friendly with a fenced patio and within a 20-30 minute drive to the surrounding popular hiking and nature sight-seeing spots. The town itself is very small and you’ll need to drive a little ways for restaurants and groceries. The mercantile shop directly next door is very cute and a great spot to get coffee, Ice cream and local goods. Would recommend for a family of four (like us) or smaller.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

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

Beautiful

The house was wonderful and well stocked. It was clean and comfortable. The area was perfect distance to get to Cave Rock and Garden of the Gods. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane U.

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

Rustic

Such a cute place, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

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

A hiden gem

The "tiny home" is not so tiny, very well restored, well furnished and so quiet. Excellent communication with the host, extremely responsive and friendly.. The area has a lot to offer. We certainly will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., BLOOMINGTON

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

Exceeds expectations

This a great place to stay and I already want to go back. Quiet and private with beautiful view of and easy walk to the Ohio River. There is a nice coffee shop next door. Good experience with host. All rentals should be like this one!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute renovated building. Just a couple steps away from the Merchentile...which has cute gifts, excellent ice cream and a very nice lady that manages it. Couple steps away to the covered landing over looking the Ohio river. Couple steps from a resturant. The tiny home had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila G.

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

Jeff G.

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

River house

This is a well done refurbished business turned into a great one bedroom home with a fenced in back yard. Look out the window and see the Ohio River. Close to many Shawnee Forest sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M., Mount Vernon

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

Jennifer B.

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

Great place to explore Shawnee Forest

We needed a place to stay near Shawnee National Forest. We were more than pleasantly surprised with this tiny home. We only bookes one night, but wished we had stayed longer to enjoy the house and neighborhood. The house had all the necessities to make breakfast and we slept comfortably. We would definitely stay here again, only next time, we'll stay longer. The neighborhood had a corner restaurant, bar, and ice cream parlor we would have loved to check out. paelor The house had
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

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

A much needed getaway after a divorce

My stay was exactly what I needed. I went through a divorce. Im a single mom and i just needed an affordable getaway for peace and solitude. The town was absolutely peacful. Icecream shop next door to the BNB was so cute and i got dinner there one night to take back to the BNB to cook for myself. I will absolutely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Perfect for quick drop…

We hiked the garden of the gods and needed a place to stay on the way to Tennessee and this worked perfectly. Owner responded quickly. Not many places to eat so was great to cook our own dinner. Checkout the shop next door for some delicious ice cream! Would stay there again is the need arose. Check out the cave in rock which was 11 minutes away then Took the Ohio river ferry to continue our journey which was a fun experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donovan T., Warrenville, USA

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

Scenic Couples Getaway

Our stay in E'Town at Riverside Lodge was a wonderful experience. There is ice cream next down and fried catfish down the street along the magnificent Ohio River. In a great location as well near Cave-In-Rock and Garden of the Gods. 2 areas of opportunity: Have a gas grill outside (there was a charcoal grill), and a vent in the kitchen area, Or maybe a screen door. King Size Bed and seating were comfy. The whole interior was very clean. We even saw the Strawberry Moon from the river that weekend. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

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

Etown Lodge

This property exceeded our expectations and is centrally located to all the very best things Southern IL has to offer. Etown itself is a wonderfully welcoming small town. We would love to come back again and stay a little longer. 2 days is not nearly long enough to experience everything. The only thing I could think to recommend is to keep the shades drawn if you would like privacy ...being in the middle of town and not far from the Ohio and so beautifully finished many passerbys were tempted to come up and peer in the windows and although they couldnt see in was a bit unsettling during dinner HaHa.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the cutest little place! The owner was great and their store next door had local grown meat from their farm. It was delicious. It’s very close to the river, so nice views down the street. We loved that the owner refurbished this place from the old laundry mat. Very well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Amazing property

Description doesn’t do this property justice. This is an absolute gem. Well cared for with every convenience thought of. Definitely my first choice when back in the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Good staging spot for hiking Shawnee Nat. Forest

Great spot for hiking Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, Cave in Rock etc... Nice and quiet location for sleeping between hikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Great place to overnight near Garden of the Gods

Just as adorable as the photos look. Was a great place to recoup after a long hike, wish we went in the summer when the catfish kitchen around the corner was serving!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our stay. The owner is the sweetest and has kept her property so neat and tidy. I plan on coming back again !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little two room house. There's an ice cream shop on the corner and a bar across the street from that. An excellent place to start your southern Illinois trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Cute house on the Ohio River

We visited Gardens of the Gods and Cave in the Rock, both places we loved. The rental property was near both parks. The house was just what we wanted. It had everything we needed. There were limited restaurants but we enjoyed cooking at home and then sit by the fire pit afterwards. Would rent this place again if we find ourselves in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024