THE VIEWS! Minutes from Garden of the Gods, Shawnee with Highland cows & a pool!

Enjoy amazing views of the Shawnee National Forest ⭐️❗️ Rustic Ridge is a small working farm located in Southern Illinois about 15 minutes north of Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest. Our cabin has lots of windows for great indoor viewing as well as lots of patio & deck spaces to enjoy the outdoors. Splash in the pool (in season). Walk down to see the animals on our 40 acre property, go Explore the Shawnee National Forest, take a drive to the wine trail or visit nearby horse trails, atv trails, and so much more that the Shawnee National Forest area has to offer. Meet the animals: 🐄 Highland Cows (Daisy, Rusty, Kane, & Lily) 🫎 Moose the dog you might see him around the property & Rufus the livestock guardian. 🐈 Sierra, Butterscotch, Special, & Kitty. The cats may roam the property. 🐥🐓 chickens and newly hatched chicks * Miniature ZEBU! Dixie, Shawnee & our calf Brisket born Jan '25 ➕️ all of the wildlife 🦌🐿🦃🐦🦝...... 🌳cabin on a 40 acres property 🏊‍♀️ private pool 🌞 views 🐴🐱🐄🐶🦌Animals & Wildlife 🚜 Farm 🔥fire pit 🛜WiFi Smart tv📺 3 🛌🛁 Private use of cabin & pool but being in the forest daily pool maintenance may occur Everything here is on a hill with lots of rocks. If it's raining or recently rained you may find mud. Expect to see & hear nature all around you. This is a working farm so you may hear & see us or hear any of the neighboring farm properties. We are on property and also have exterior cameras throughout the 40 acre property. No Fence around pool! You accept responsibility for yourself & other guests.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.No fence around pool.About customRules:Agree to terms in the rental agreement.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.