Testimonials

“Rooms were very well-appointed with kitchenettes in each room and immaculate condition. Very bright and airey feeling which is hard to capture in a small suite. We stayed in 2, 3 and 6 and would highly recommend them and would definitely stay there again in the future. The little town has a nice little stop & shop as well as a couple of small hometown restaurants that did not disappoint us and it is very close to some historical sites as well as the Shawnee national Forest and lots of beautiful landscapes”

Hotels in Golconda
JESSICAJULY 2019

“We came for weekend trip to Shawnee National forest, and this was the perfect place to stay. For visiting east side locations this place is nicely located. We loved staying this place, very convenient and hassle free check in process. Host replied all the questions in timely manner. In short it was a great stay and will look forward for next time.”

Hotels in Golconda
MOHITAUGUST 2019

“Unity lodge is very nice and clean. Private driveway for parking. The living room area is nice and spacious. The kitchen is very nice and clean. Upstairs has two good sized bedrooms with two beds and TV in each room. Full and twin bed. The host was also very nice and easy to communicate with and gave us awesome recommendations. Definitely an awesome unique place to stay in if visiting Shawnee national forest.”

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HENRYSEPTEMBER 2020

“Great place to stay for a quick visit to the Shawnee National Forest! Very, very clean! Beds could be a bit more comfortable, but are fine for a night or two. Kitchen, while sparking clean and well stocked for coffee drinkers, could use items to prepare meals. Overall, a very spacious and clean place to stay!“

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DANIELOCTOBER 2020

“Room was very clean. Good quality towels. Location close to the Ohio River Golconda has a nice spur where you can park your car near a picnic table and enjoy being on the river and watching the barges and also close to hikes in the Shawnee National Forest. Great value for the money. I would definitely stay here again.”

accommodation Southern Illinois
CYNTHIASEPTEMBER 2019

“Good price for what you get. This is practically the same as motel room. Extremely basic. Place to spend a night. Very clean. Good location if you are there for Garden of the Gods. If you want to do even simple cooking, take everything with you. There are no pans or dishes.”

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ELINAOCTOBER 2020

“For starters, the host is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful with every aspect of our reservation and stay, and with guiding us to some great local spots for dining, hiking, sunrise/sunset viewing, and other outdoor activities. The room itself (Suite #3) was sparkling clean, even to our Covid-inspired germaphobic eyes. Though the hotel-style room and amenities are relatively basic, they included some thoughtful and practical additions, such as a large toaster oven with two built-in stove burners on top, and an electric teapot in addition to the coffee maker. The location was great, two minutes from the historic main street, with picturesque architecture, cute shops, and tasty dining/drinking options (most with outdoor seating ample enough to accommodate social distancing). If you’re looking for a clean, affordable, and well-located home base from which to explore the nearby parks and other attractions, this place is a great no-hassle option.“

accommodation Southern Illinois
JOHNAUGUST 2020

“Unity Lodge is located in a great location near many of the Shawnee National Forest (west side) attractions. The place was very clean. Communication responses were fast and timely. It fit our needs perfectly. We were out all day and simply needed a place to cleanup and rest at the end of our long days. The small stove, oven and refrigerator were an added bonus we were not expecting. They came in handy to store leftovers and reheat them later. My only suggestion to the host would be to please install a deadbolt for added security. If you are looking for a clean, centrally located place with the simple basics this is a great place!“

accommodation Southern Illinois
VERONIAMAY 2018