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Spring is for Hiking! In Town-Private Hot Tub-2 Bikes-Shawnee National Forest

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 579 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Harrisburg, IL
  • Place, Harrisburg Township Park District
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Saline County Area Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spring is for Hiking! In Town-Private Hot Tub-2 Bikes-Shawnee National Forest

Please note we will be traveling and not have access to internet for the month of April. Our instant booking will still be on for May onward, but because internet is not readily available, it may be several days before you receive a reply from me.

Wake up in your relaxing two bedroom carriage house and leisurely make a cup of coffee to start your day. (K pods & French vanilla creamer provided or Mr. Coffee available) or take a 5-7 minute walk down to the Steam Cafe coffee shop and have a latte or breakfast! You will pass by our beautiful new mural, “Shawnee Sunrise”, sit and enjoy at a picnic table …it’s beautiful any time of day!

Or perhaps you want to enjoy greeting the day inside on the comfortable leather sofa. However, my favorite is sitting outside on the comfortable sofa area by the hot tub and enjoying the birds singing and the sound of the fountains running. The coneflowers and patio plants are beautiful as you enjoy our private backyard oasis.

Spring is also a great time for taking a Wildflower Walk. The Giant City State Park is doing guided Trillium Trail walks in April...or you can go on a self-guided hike. It's very kid-friendly and a fun, shorter trail to explore. They post great pictures and insights.

Please note that we have a "no pet" policy so that our next guests with allergies will not have any problems. We want to respect and welcome all our guests.

Enjoy hiking or the bike trail (we have two bikes for guest use), and now we have an electric bike rental business down the street. Ride or walk half a mile to the Tunnel Hill bike trail or half a mile in the opposite direction will take you to our Harrisburg Park. It has a fenced preschool area, lagoon with benches, bridges and flowering trees. It's a great time to get outdoors!

While you are here you can go inside & relax with your favorite shows streaming on the 55" TV or go outside for a soak in the private hot tub. In the living area, we have added a desk, chair, and computer (WIFI is fast) with shortcuts to our favorite trails, restaurants, and activities such as ziplining, kayaking, and horseback riding. Use the keyboard to explore or search the internet so you can “know before you go”. Watch your favorite shows on our 55" Smart TV with Roku (55" Smart TV -Paramount+/Discovery+/Amazon Prime available or sign into your Netflix, Hulu, etc.)

We have an electric fireplace under the Smart TV (ROKU remote) which is so nice for the cooler evenings. Stay connected with fast WIFI. Grill/cook inside or walk to nearby restaurants. Enjoy the fire pit or fireplace, hammock chairs, outdoor Adirondack chairs, and a dining area with charcoal grill.

We also have a washer & dryer available for our guests to use downstairs, in the garage under the Apartment.

The private, upstairs living space, is over 800 square feet, but please, no smoking or pets on property.
We send your door access code and welcome letter to your phone before your visit, so checking in is a breeze.

Our Apartment is in a building detached from house, over our 3-car garage.
Whether you are here for business or exploring the Shawnee Forest, we hope to change your lodging experience by your stay with us. When you are here, relax in this two-bedroom apartment to enjoy your "home away from home"!

Located in the historic part of town, the Apartment is in a separate building from the main house, over a three-car garage. It's three blocks from the town square where you will find several restaurants and a coffee shop.
The front door has a lock code/keypad entrance. Guests receive the door code before their arrival. Free wireless internet access and a desk with computer make it easy to stay connected.
Living area:
~ Relax on the leather sofa while enjoying the wall mounted 55" Smart TV.

Our library area has some great books, all genres for reading inside or outside in the swinging chair in the patio area. We also have some games in the drawer under the books. We have added a desk and computer for a workstation in this area. It has icons to visit our favorite trails, restaurants, and activities such as ziplining, kayaking, and horseback riding.
During your stay at this condo building, you'll be within walking distance of Harrisburg Township Park District. Features include a gym, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The condo offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts, a gym and a playground
  • 12 minutes on foot from Harrisburg Township Park District and a 4-minute drive from Saline County Area Museum
Spring is for Hiking! In Town-Private Hot Tub-2 Bikes-Shawnee National Forest offers its guests a hot tub and a fitness centre. Spring is for Hiking! In Town-Private Hot Tub-2 Bikes-Shawnee National Forest also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Harrisburg condo is smoke free.


Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please do not smoke on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please send us a text or on VRBO that you are checking out. We like to let our cleaners know as soon as possible.
Our outside trash is located on the alley side of our home. Please deposit your trash there upon checkout, or earlier if needed.
Please turn off air conditioners when leaving. Thanks for staying!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please place the patio cushions in storage container by hot tub after using and before rain (so they will stay dry for you).
Please cover the hot tub when not in use and turn OFF all jets, air vents, and lights. Please, no children in the hot tub without an adult present.
We allow one parking space, between the two garages, park under the "Guest Parking" sign. Two parking spaces may be possible with advance notice.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children need to have adult present at all times

Events

No events allowed
Please, no loud music.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke on the property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: Please, no loud music.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Spring is for Hiking! In Town-Private Hot Tub-2 Bikes-Shawnee National Forest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Homey, comfortable and a short drive from some beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub, close to restaurants and nearby attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay and judy is the sweetest host you will ever find!!! Would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and a beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son loved the hot tub!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Great place

Clean fun and best of all had a hot tub nice place to hang out after hiking the Shawnee.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, nice and homey apt. Nice outdoor area also. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Great place to stay!

My wife & I really enjoyed this place and proximity to Shawnee National Park. Great hiking. The host(s) are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Super cute property managed by very nice couple

Clean, great location, great stay! One of the nicest we've stayed at. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nolen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this location when we come into town to visit family. The hosts are wonderful and very responsive and accommodating. If able, we will always stay at this location when coming into Harrisburg. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Beautiful stay!

Excellent host, this place was beautiful and has everything you could possibly need. Extremely clean! A perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Love this place!

Always feel like it’s home away from home. Easy check in, always very clean and always feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerteigra B.

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

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay. It was very clean and cozy. The hosts were very nice and inviting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Charming and cozy!

We loved staying at this quaint home. The garden is absolutley beautiful, great location to access downtown restaurants, and perfect base camp for exploring the Shawnee National Forest. Hot tub was a fun added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Great host

Super clean and well decorated. Great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Love this place - it’s a perfect home away from home!!

The host is wonderful- the cottage like feel apartment is just beautiful, comfortable and convenient to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

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

Charming in town getaway

Cozy lil apartment was great for an anniversary getaway, hot tub was a great addition for nice relaxing evenings. The bikes were a treat to ride around town for sightseeing or visiting the coffee shop. Would definitely book it again for a future stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Perfect for family trip to Garden of the gods

The owners are fantastic, the hot tub was amazing, everything was clean and well appointed. They thought of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Perfect little place to stay!

Apartment was cute as can be and had everything we needed for our weekend of Hiking the Shawnee. Local restaurants were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Weekend away

We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Girls trip

My best friend and I stayed at this charming property for a quick girls weekend. We were so pleased with our stay and the hosts were so kind! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

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

Wonderful Home away from Home

Our family really enjoyed staying at this vrbo, it felt like a home away from home. The hot tub was amazing and the welcome snacks were delicious. Would definitely stay again and recommend this stay for anyone traveling in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Perfect

Wonderful stay here, the place was perfect for our family and the host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful relaxing get away. Loads of great hiking trails near by!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Great cute place to stay

Perfect for the weekend getaway with my fiancé! Super cute, super clean, had everything we needed. Hot tub was great! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021