You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful location in the secluded woods
This is your peaceful and serene nature getaway with an off grid appeal. It is secluded and beautiful and borders the Shawnee National Forest boundary. It is right on the wine trail in southern Illinois, with plenty of orchards and famous hiking trails such as Little Grand Canyon and Pomona Natural Bridge. Hunting is legal on this 8.2 acre property, and there are plenty of places to hike on the property and into the connecting Shawnee National Forest. There are picnic areas in the woods and a spacious back deck to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while enjoying the sunset. This place is very secluded and there is almost no traffic as it sits on a one lane farm road. The entire home has been renovated and remodeled, with a wood burning stove inside. For 2024, it is in the heart of total darkness for the eclipse! Rent this secluded place and have it all to yourself for the week! Your pets are more than welcome! The bedrooms sleep 5 people. Extra guests are welcome to bring air mattresses. The kitchen has coffee and a coffee maker, as well as ice and water. There is bathtub and a shower for guests. There is also a sheltered picnic area outside in case of rain, as well as a covered back deck. WI-FI has just been added to the home! .
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Shawnee National Forest and 13.8 miles (22.1 km) from Mississippi River
Beautiful location in the secluded woods
offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Kevin Lucas
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Well-lit path to entrance
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the marina
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock
General
Housekeeping (on request)
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Beautiful location in the secluded woods
Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews
2 - Terrible
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Guada C.
8 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Absolutely beautiful property! We loved staying at the lodge so much and will definitely be coming back. Such a great location, beautiful views. We have nothing but great things to say about our stay. The host was very responsive and helpful. Such a great experience! Adult, kids and doggy approved of this awesome place!
Guada C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
John S.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good option close to Holy Boulders
If you're looking to visit Holy Boulders, this spot gets you within 5-10 minutes of either trailhead. It was clean, roomy, and has everything you need when you're not at the crag.
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Connie C.
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful secluded getaway
If you are looking for the perfect place to stay, look no further and just book now. This home has it all ! Peaceful, quiet, clean with all the amenities of home then some. Whenever I reached out to the host with questions about the area since it was our first time visiting, it was almost an immediate response. Love this place !
Connie C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah O.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
So Comfortable! And all the Stars!!
If you’re looking for a comfortable, relaxing place to stay, look no further! This cute home located right next to Shawnee National Forest was the perfect weekend getaway for us and our dogs. The house is back in the woods with over 8 acres to explore. And the stars at night were incredible! Everything was very clean and our host provided bottled water and had all the makings for coffee. Will definitely stay here again next time we visit!
Deborah O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy N.
11 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
This was a great house for us! We were able to bring our dog, she’s old, the house had only a few steps for her to get in and out. The property was flat with lots of space for her to roam. There’s lots of hiking trails near and the area is beautiful! The house isn’t fancy, but it was very homey and comfort. We really enjoyed our long weekend there!
Cindy N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
This property is wonderful for BBQs and having family in town.
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kay R.
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
All good
quiet and perfectly located in Shawnee National Forest
Kay R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan G.
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and secluded
It's been remodeled, super nice! Very spacious, great for kids! We are from Colorado and we would go to a cabin to cut our Christmas tree, but we moved to Kentucky, so it was nice to keep our tradition of Christmas Tree cutting in the Shawnee National Forest. The host is very responsive to messages with questions or needs. We had an awesome time!
Jonathan G.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
B L.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lodge
We enjoyed our visit! The lodge was very clean, spacious and had plenty of amenities! The kids loved exploring the property! The owner advised us of great places to eat and nearby hiking trails! We loved the area and were very satisfied with this lovely lodge!
B L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Courtney C.
22 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Night Stay
We stayed here the night of our wedding and I just want to say that when we got into the house there was a card and a bottle of wine for us from the host. It was the sweetest gesture and we were touched. The back deck was also a great place to hang out, we enjoyed it very much. Thank you!!!
Courtney C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
jenny h.
9 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Good location , enjoyed our stay
jenny h.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve L.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Setting
We stayed at the VRBO to go hunting in Oakwood bottoms. It was perfectly located and very convenient.
Steve L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
12 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect forest getaway
This place is so relaxing. Away from town and surrounded by forest. Its perfect! We wished we had book another night!
Jessica C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary F.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Forest getaway.
Such a nice quiet place to stay...very clean and spacious everything you need...fully stocked..5 stars for us.
Rosemary F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elaine S.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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Elaine S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda P.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway Retreat with the family!!
All I have to say is this was an amazing experience we have had as a family. Not only the host had EVERYTHING perfect and was absolutely a huge help with suggestions and ideas for the area but this was a perfect place to stay and not only enjoyed having time with one another but the huge lot gave us time to explore, play baseball and even our dog absolutely loved running wild! There is winery and brewery around the corner. There is enough places to hike and explorer. The home is in a perfect spot to do everything! If you’re looking to get away this is the place! We will be back next year or SOONER!!
Amanda P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely clean and private location!
Not only some of the best communication from the homeowner, probably one of the cleanest places I've stayed. Renovations to the home were beautiful. Quiet area. Toiletries and necessities such as coffee, cups, plates, cookware were provided. Soaps and towels. Stay here and you will know hospitality! Just 15 minutes from some incredible Shawnee sites and eateries! Very much appreciate being able to stay. Even the kids and dog loved it! :)
Stephanie B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacqui H.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Hideaway
This place was so peaceful. Felt like a good break from the every day chaos. It is secluded and has acres of trees. It was fun to explore the property. The family made good use of the espresso, firepit, and the back deck. The nighttime ambience is relaxing. Nightsky in Pomona is pristine and free of light pollution. There was a lot of cool stuff to go see nearby. We checked out Pomona Natural bridge, Bald Knob Cross of Peace, a local orchard, Von Jakob Winery, and Giant City State Park. There are things we want to come back and check out (couple of the other wineries and the little grand canyon). The host was great! He took good care of us, communicated well, and even allowed us to meet his amazing four-legged friend. Apollo is a good boy. I'm excited about booking the next trip here!
Jacqui H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
John C., Burlington, KS
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
The house was adorable. The location was stunningly beautiful. Highly recommend
John C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian V.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond our expectation!
I was looking for a location to celebrate my partner's birthday, she enjoys the disconnection of daily routine and loves nature. This place exceeded any expectations we had. The location is fairly secluded and takes you into a world where you will wake up and walk out to the sounds of nature and the forest. It is absolutely magical and we cannot wait to go back again! We had no phone signal, completely disconnected and it was honestly the best experience. No phones, no distractions, just you and nature. The nearest Walmart or gas station was no more than a 30 minute drive out of the location. Host was very kind and helpful throughout our stay. He provided everything we needed and more! If you are considering this location, be prepared to come out of it feeling refreshed and with plenty of memories.
Sebastian V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol a., McKenzie, TN
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Carol a.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy S.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
8/2/24 Stay
It was a comfortable stay in a secluded spot. The bath towels were nice and soft. Clean.
Jeremy S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends vaca
Fire pit was amazing, we had a lot of room inside and outdoors with 6 people staying!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Blaine O.
16 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace!
Peace and quiet!
Blaine O.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Crystal
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner