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Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a menu on it.
A small lodge with a sign for 'River Roast Lodging'. It has a covered porch with two red Adirondack chairs.
A cozy living room with a brown sofa, a red pillow, a wooden coffee table, and a suitcase.
A small building with a sign advertising 'River Roast' and a red picnic table outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and wall decorations.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Golconda, IL
  • Place, Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Paducah Riverwalk
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Golconda

This vacation home places you next to Shawnee National Forest and within a 5-minute walk of Ohio River Valley. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Golconda Marina State Recreation Area - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 30 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • National Quilt Museum - 42 min drive - 43.7 miles
  • Paducah Riverwalk - 43 min drive - 43.9 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 44 min drive - 47.3 miles

Getting around

  • Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dari Barr - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Diver Down - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwater Saloon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riverview Mansion Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Flamm Orchard - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL

This cozy 2BD/1BA home is located both within minutes to the Shawnee National Forest and within walking distance of the Golconda Marina. It comes fully furnished with everything you need when you get back from your adventures in the forest or on the water.
The first bedroom has a comfortable queen bed and the second bedroom has 2 twin-sized beds. All bed linens, extra blankets, and towels are provided. 1 full bath has a tub/shower combo.
- The eat-in kitchen comes equipped with dishes, silverware & basic appliances like coffeemaker, toaster, & crockpot. Open to the common area, a tv hangs on the wall and wifi allows for streaming all of your favorite shows.
- There is a grill and space for outdoor dining as well.

Come stay and explore the area! Golconda is home to several great places to eat & numerous antique and gift shops in the downtown area. Horseback riding, hiking and cycling can be enjoyed throughout the local area. Golconda is located on the National Cross Country Bike Trail, the Ohio River Scenic Byway, the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and is the destination of the annual River-to-River Relay.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Lunch and dinner served
Riverview Mansion Hotel
Golconda
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 26 reviews
$189 nightly
The price is $208
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Riverview Mansion Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

Located steps from Shawnee National Forest, this vacation home is in Golconda, and within a 10-minute walk of Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area is within a walking distance of 0.3 mi.

Is there parking available at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL?

With a stay at this riverfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each house plus a kitchen and free WiFi in some.

Does Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Paducah, KY (PAH-Barkley Regional), which is about 26.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL?

No, you won't find house with balconies at Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL.

Minutes From Shawnee National Forest in Golconda, IL Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rossana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

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

River Roost

The property was clean and the location made accessing local attractions and dining easy! I would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

fwahdonkus

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

Great location for a stay!

We had a fantastic time during our stay! The location was ideal for us since we had family camping nearby in Shawnee, and it was close to everything we needed. The host was great! Incredibly nice and responsive! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tena G.

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

Great little place if you are hiking in the area

Cute clean property with everything you need, enjoyed our stay. The only downside is the road street noise before midnight if you are a light sleeper bring a load fan or ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Hunting cabin

Perfect for our group, rented both sides.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolene D.

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

Quilt Week

River Roost was great getaway for our visit to Paducah for Quilt Week. Adorable accommodations with everything we needed. Enjoyed dinner at several local restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derrick S.

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

Cozy and Convenient

House was conveniently located right off the street and just minutes away from amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked staying in Golconda, however, it seems like a forgotten city. We did enjoy walking the city and had a really great meal at Diver Down. It was also beautiful to walk along the Ohio River. The property was nice and had all we needed, however, it is shared with another unit and the walls are very thin. The couple we shared the walls with were very nice and thankfully not loud, but we could definitely hear them talking (not what they said, just voices). Overall, I would stay here again because we were out exploring more than we were at the property and it was a good location for us and had all we needed. The only other unfortunate part was that we did not get any check-in information prior to arriving and had a difficult time getting in touch with someone. Thankfully, a nice neighbor was outside and was able to get in touch with someone for us. It was a unique situation because it turned out the property manager was sick, but it did put a damper on things at first. All worked out and the property manager was very nice and apologetic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherry B.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026