Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Hardin County

The River Cottage - King Bed Family Pet Friendly

Enjoy beautiful southern Illinois in your home away from home. Traveling with pets, kids, or on a work trip, your home is waiting. Come on in and enjoy a nice warm cup of coffee at a fully stocked coffee bar while you let your kids or pets play in the family room. Bring your boat and load it right from your deck and put in just up the road or park your camper in your generous driveway. Your home can comfortably sleep 6 people in a King, Queen, and Trundle bed - one full bath with shower and tub.

Camel Rock Retreat - 2 mi from Garden of the Gods

Located 2 miles from Garden of the Gods in picturesque Southern Illinois. Brand new, completed construction in February 2025. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom open floorplan 625 square feet cabin will be great for families, friends, hunters, etc. Outdoor area features a hot tub and fire pit, with a weber charcoal grill. Come and enjoy everything the beautiful Shawnee National Forest has to offer within walking distance. Located next door to Garden of the Gods Outpost and "Sassy" the Sasquatch statue.

Spacious Getaway 5 Mins to Garden of the Gods

100-Acre Property | Pet-Friendly (No Fee) | Access Ramp at Front Door | Sunrise/Sunset Views Looking for a secluded home base for your family's next adventure? This Elizabethtown vacation rental is the perfect launchpad for fun and relaxation! After a day of hiking, return to the 4-bedroom, 2-bath property, 'Walnut Hill House', to enjoy the huge yard, outdoor dining, and wood-burning stove. Book now to secure this spot for your group stay in Southern Illinois — a tranquil escape for everyone!

Forestview House on the River

Space for the whole family, some friends, and the dog! Main Floor has three bedrooms: A master suite with 2 queen beds & complete with jacuzzi tub; and 2 bedrooms with a Queen each and a Jack and Jill full bathroom. There is also a full kitchen, dining, living, and sunroom with beautiful views all around and walk out decks. Basement has 2 bedrooms with 1 queen each and an open sleeping area with 2 queens. Basement also has a full bathroom and is complete with another living area and wet bar.

Superior Suite w/ Full Kitchen on the Bluff

Relax on the bluffs of the Ohio River in the Shawnee National Forest. Take in nature at its best! 15 minutes to Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, and Pounds Hollow, and only a little farther to Jackson Falls, Burden Falls, and Bell Smith Springs. Explore the Shawnee National Forest by day and relax each evening with a front-row seat to a river view and open sky. After a day of adventure take a long soak in the jacuzzi tub or cozy up by the fireplace! Pets are allowed with a nightly fee of $10!

Shawnee National Forest getaway.

Welcome to the Shawnee and "Corinth"! The structure in which you will be staying was formerly a two room schoolhouse that's been transformed into a residence. The school's name was Corinth, hence the name of this establishment. Accessed by a private outside entrance with a deck, the space consists of a bedroom with a queen bed, a hallway, a full bath and a beverage/ closet nook. The deck is a great place to sit and relax while watching the birds, squirrels, rabbits, chickens, and ducks!

Chestnut Home by Garden of the Gods.

This two bedroom one bath home sleeps up to 6 comfortably and comes with high speed fiber optic internet and Dish TV. Guests have full and private access to this Home. It is 2.5 miles from our main resort, where we are adjacent to thousands of acres of Shawnee National Forest, there is a pond for catch and release fishing, paddle boating and a pavilion with games that everyone at the resort is welcome to enjoy. All guests have full use of Resort facilities and amenities.

60-Acre Retreat: 5 Mins to Garden of the Gods

Hot Tub | Pet Friendly (No Addt'l Fee) | Hike to Shawnee Nat'l Forest Your family's next adventure awaits at 'Prairie House' — a secluded vacation rental nestled on 60 acres of rolling fields in Southern Illinois. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has plenty of space for everyone to relax and reconnect. After a day of outdoor fun at Garden of the Gods, gather up the crew for dinner on the deck or s’mores under the stars. This is the peaceful retreat you've been looking for!

Elizabethtown Ohio River / Shawnee National Forest

Hi and thanks so much for considering us! We have a modest three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath home in the heart of Elizabethtown, Illinois with amazing Ohio River views. Our small town friendliness and hospitality greets you around every corner as you relax on a quiet street within short walking distance of a waterside restaurant, local bars, and historic sites. We allow pets for a one time fee of 50.00 per stay whether you're with us for a day or a week or longer.

Deluxe Suite w/ Full Kitchen on the River Bluff

Relax on the bluffs of the Ohio River in the Shawnee National Forest. Take in nature at its best! 15 minutes to Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, and Pounds Hollow, and only a little farther to Jackson Falls, Burden Falls, and Bell Smith Springs. Explore the Shawnee National Forest by day and relax each evening with a front-row seat to a river view and open sky. After a day of adventure take a long soak in the jacuzzi tub! Pets are allowed with a nightly fee of $10!

Jones River House

Bring the whole family or a group of friends to the riverside in the heart of Elizabethtown. We're across the road from the floating E-Town River Restaurant and a short walk to the ETown Tap. Plenty of parking, and river access across the road. Convenience store, liquor store and Mercantile with ice cream, coffee and specialty items within walking distance. About 15 mi to Garden of the Gods, 8 mi to Cave In Rock, and 11 mi to Golconda Marina.

Standard Suite - Bungalow overlooking the River

Relax on the bluffs of the Ohio River in the Shawnee National Forest. Take in nature at its best! 15 minutes to Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock, and Pounds Hollow, and only a little farther to Jackson Falls, Burden Falls, and Bell Smith Springs. Explore the Shawnee National Forest by day and relax each evening with a front-row seat to a river view and open sky. Pets are allowed with a nightly fee of $10! Golf Cart Rentals available at daily rates!