Great weekend getaway close enough to hiking food and fun. All the basic needs provided with a stunning view for sunsets !!!Would definitely recommend this location.
We only stayed two nights but it was such a nice comfortable home for the four of us and our two dogs. So clean... not what I would have expected for the first time staying in a place that allows pets. We enjoyed the fire ring with stocked wood pile in the evening and visiting with the horses nearby each morning. The home was easy to find coming from the east by looking up Prairie House Karbers Ridge. The owners were quick to stop by for a minor household issue and were so helpful when we had a family emergency.
Girls trip to do some hiking in Shawnee national forest- this location was very close to several fantastic hikes. Didnât have a code or address without asking- but Elizabeth was very responsive and got us what we needed. GPS worked perfect to guide us there once we had an address. The house was large, comfortable and the sunset view from the back porch was amazing. Had an issue with mice- again, Elizabeth and her husband were responsive and set up traps and emptied them in a timely manner. Four mice in less than 24 hours was a bit overwhelming, but the property is in the middle of a field so I suppose we were in their space!
Our kiddo got such a kick out of staying in âher townâ (our location was a surprise until we arrived)! The home was perfect! Well stocked & I loved how the layout was spread out, which gave us all privacy. The proximity of Garden of the Gods was great & we got to see the horses that live on the land. Relaxing in the hot tub after hiking was the best & weâve decided we should make Elizabethâs birthday in Elizabethtown a tradition! See you next year!
The property was very spacious and was laid out well, if the configuration was a bit unusual. It was close to local attractions such as Garden of the Gardens and Cave in a Rock. It could have been challenging to find, except that the host provided excellent directions. Two of the bedrooms had doors which were sticky, the bathroom we used lacked hooks or towel racks, and the stove could benefit from a light and fan. Generally, though, an excellent property suitable for more people and/or a longer stay. The air hockey table is a nice extra feature.
Had a great stay at Prarie House. Lots of room to spread out, comfy beds thick towels,super clean, responsive host, firepit, big sky, quiet-no traffic, everything we needed in kitchen, it was perfect!
We are usually looking for something secluded when we vacation. This property was prefect for that. It was neat, clean and comfortable. Prefect location for visiting Garden of the gods and other sites close by.
This property is gorgeous from the time you pull in until you walk through the whole house. The house is close to everything that we wanted to see while we were down in the Shawnee national forest.
From the time that we arrived we felt at home. The inside of the place was very clean and more spacious than we originally thought it would be online. Our dogs loved being able to come with us. We have one large dog and one small dog and it's hard to find places that will let us bring our big dog. We were able to enjoy this vacation as a family. Will do it again sometime soon!
My wife and I, and a friend, decided to meet up in southern Illinois and take in the beautiful sights of nature around the area. This property reminded me very much of my grandparents place in the country where I visited as a boy. The house itself is nice and spacious, well kept, with a gorgeous field behind it, all surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. For those wanting to take in the sights at the Garden of the Gods, this place is just minutes away, with other parks and reserves not far off. If you want to get way from the city, or just surround yourself with nature, this is a perfect place for it!
Great place and close to everything we wanted to see. Pet friendly which is a must for us. The directions are great for anyone coming from the north or west; however, we came from the east and had to build our own directions. Would stay again.
This was our first trip to the area and we couldnt have picked a better location as a home base. Host was very informative with directions to the house, as well as to local destinations. Perfect piece of land to get away for a long weekend.
The house is well maintained and clean. Great location for the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area. The host provided detail information about everything. Thanks!
Wonderful. It appears to me someone lived in the home a long time and has well thought out the covered porches, tree placement etc for shading and entering the home. There is good space for you to go with your friends and the bedrooms are not right next to each other. Its about a 10 minute drive to many of my favorite attractions and I got some ice cream at the little shop not too far from the house. I hope to come back and have a cookout with some friends. I was so happy to be able to take my little dog, that makes it much easier for me to travel. Thanks so much! If a nice little farmhouse is your vibe. This is for you. As a person who has spent lots of time away from the city I was very comfortable.
Loved staying here! This was our first trip to this area & it was close to several things we wanted to do. Easy access to hiking & the river! The space was perfect! Plenty of room for everyone! Check the guest book messages for tips on hikes to do!