Elevated Stay - 9 miles from Garden of The Gods

Entire cottage in Equality, Illinois

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Braxton
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Near Shawnee National Forest

About 9 miles from Garden of the Gods, with Rim Rock and Pounds Hollow also a short drive away

9 acres with a fire pit and pond

A private 9-acre hilltop property with a fire pit, patio, and pond overlooking the forest

Spotless and worth coming back to

Guests highlight how clean and well-prepared the home is, with many planning return visits
Welcome to our ultra-private, 9-acre hideaway located on a hill between Garden of The Gods and Highway 13.
Overlooking the peaks of Shawnee National Forest near Garden of the Gods, Cave-in-Rock, and the most popular hikes, Equality Hill House is truly the best base to experience Southern Illinois.
Explore all day, then come home to endless views of Shawnee National Forest.

Host Guidebook of restaurants and things to do provided when you book.

Born & raised here,
Your Hosts

The space
Elevate your stay with premium accommodations in a location that puts the best of Southern Illinois within easy reach.

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘:
Updated and Upscaled Interior
New Appliances
60 inch Smart TVs in Master Bedroom and Living Room
Complimentary Toiletries & Supplies
Guest Bathroom with Walk-in Shower
En Suite Master Bathroom with Walk-in Shower
Walk-in Closet Space
Baby Proofed Cabinets
Baby Gate + Outlet covers
Bassinet/Playpen upon request
Endless Views of Shawnee National Forest

𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘:
9 Private Acres of Hilltop Property
Large Pond for Catch & Release Fishing
Firepit
Endless Views of Shawnee National Forest

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
Right off the main road, our home makes it easy to experience Southern Illinois without spending your entire trip behind the wheel. (Trust us, we're from the area.) More in Emma's Guidebook, shared when you book.
 
📍Shawnee National Forest - 2 miles

📍Garden of The Gods - 9 miles

📍Cave-In-Rock State Park - 22 miles

📍Rim Rock Scenic Trail - 11 miles

📍Pounds Hollow Beach & Recreation - 13 miles

📍High Knob Trail & Cliffs - 11 miles

📍Burden Falls & Recreation - 22 miles

📍Bell Smith Springs - 23 miles

📍Glen O. Jones Lake - 3 miles

📍Lust Creek Kayak/Canoe Access - 16 miles

📍Ferne Clyffe State Park - 43 miles

Guest access
Entire house + 9 acre property with pond and firepit.

Other things to note
𝟭. No pets.
𝟮. We added a fire pit in 2025. We invite you to enjoy. Firewood can be purchased at Wood's Corner (2 miles) or Huck's in Eldorado (6 miles).
𝟯. We added a 1-acre pond in 2024. The water will be ready for fishing by spring 2026.
𝟰. From time to time, you may see a few small ladybugs near the windows. They’re harmless and tend to show up during certain seasons. Not a reflection of cleanliness and unfortunately, very hard to prevent
𝟱. Please review smoking policy in the House Rules Section
𝟲.. Expect to see deer and other wildlife in the backyard, especially during fall. 🦌

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 75 reviews.

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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Equality, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

2 miles from Shawnee National Forest
This home is located near state parks including Garden of The Gods, Cave-in-Rock State Park, Burden Falls Wilderness, Bells Smith Springs, and more.

Meet your host

Superhost
75 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting

Braxton is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Emma

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