Title: Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat Holiday home in Harrisburg with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83510000/83500800/83500751/dc0186a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83510000/83500800/83500751/w905h683x59y0-bbd82837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83510000/83500800/83500751/w906h683x59y0-cf349906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83510000/83500800/83500751/w943h683x32y0-cfcff189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83510000/83500800/83500751/w903h683x61y0-571a9e14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Harrisburg, this cozy home invites you to unwind on its screened-in porch and enjoy the surrounding downtown shops and restaurants. Take a short drive to Garden of the Gods or walk to Tunnel Hill Bike Path with high ceilings, original wood accents. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Kitchen - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat About this space Hi! Our home is pet friendly with a one time pet fee of $50.00. Our cozy home is located in the heart of Harrisburg, which is know as the "Gateway to the Shawnee National Forest." The home is within walking distance of some very nice downtown shops and restaurants. The Tunnel Hill Bike Path is only one block away, and the beautiful Garden of the Gods is a scenic 22 mile drive away. Come put your feet up on our screened in porch and watch the squirrels play! The space: This home is over 100 years old. You can expect high ceilings, and original wood accents. It is very cozy and welcoming to families. With an older home, please also expect old pipes and things like that. Guest access: Local restaurants and shops can easily be reached on foot. There is a bike path only a block away. Grocery and other stores having anything you may need are only a short drive away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113174000/113173932/d5f31e3b_edited_0b2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom house in terrific Harrisburg with AC, WiFi Harrisburg - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 6 reviews £137 includes taxes & fees 8 Oct - 9 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=113173932&PinnedHotelID=113173932&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18786800/18786725/a21824da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Feels like fall - Aug 24-29. 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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Harrisburg is home to this holiday home. Shawnee Hills Country Club and Ross Cottom Lanes 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 Harrisburg Township Park District. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Harrisburg travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harrisburg.dx7740) [View more Holiday homes in Harrisburg](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Harrisburg-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7740-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.736496,-88.53173&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ehjeFhjj%7BO%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40SBQ%40SBSBS%40QBSBQDSBQBSDSDQDQDQDQDQDQFQFQDOFSFOFOHQFOFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHOJMHMJMHMJMJMJKJMHKLKJKJKLIJKLKJILKLGLILIJILGLGNILELGLGNELENGLCLENENELCNCNCLCNCNANANALANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDLDNDLBNFLDLDNFLFLDLHNFLFJHLHLHLFJJLHLJJJLHJJJJLJHJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLJNHLHNHLHNFNHNHNFNFNHPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDPDPDPBRDRBPDRBP%40RBPBRBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRAR%3FRAPARCRAPARCRCRCPARCPERCPERCREPEPEPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPGNIPGNGNININGNINILINILKNILKLILKLKLKJKLIJMJKJKJMHKLMHMHKJMFMHMHKHMFOFMHMDMFOFMDMDOFMBODMDODMBOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCMCOEOEMEMCOGMEOEMGMGMEOIMGMGKIMIMIMGMKKIMIKMMIKKKKMKIKKMKKKMKMIMKMIMKMIOIOIMIOIOGOIOGOGOIQGOGOGSEOGQGQEQEQEQEQEQEQESCSCQESCQCSAQCSCSASCQASASAQ%3FSASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rryzJU64DF_Vdc9VSK3YqQVIjRY=) Harrisburg, IL ### What's nearby - Harrisburg Township Park District - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Shawnee Hills Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Saline County Area Museum - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles - Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 42 min drive - 26.2 miles - Garden of the Gods Trailhead - 46 min drive - 27.5 miles ### Getting around - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 35 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪SUBWAY - ‬16 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Don Luna - ‬18 min walk - ‪Bar-B-Q Barn - ‬15 min walk - ‪Hucks - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shawnee Forest In Town Retreat located? > Situated in Harrisburg, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Harrisburg Township Park District and within 3 miles (5 km) of Shawnee Hills Country Club and Saline County Area Museum. Ross Cottom Lanes is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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