Location: Carbondale, Illinois, USA (Close to Giant City, Carbondale, Southern Illinois U)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 8-10)
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Close to all the Southern Illinois Cabins in the Shawnee National Forest, near Giant City State Park, and hiking and fishing.
We are close to Giant City State Park and the amazing Shawnee Hills wine trail in Southern Illinois. We are located in the Heart of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. People from all around say that we have the Best Location to the Shawnee National Forest and the wine trail.
Our Loft is ideal for Birthdays, weddings, and just a great getaway! Sleep perfectly at the Alto Wine Trail Loft knowing that you are in a wonderful place that is so close to everything.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Sightseeing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- *2 minute walk to the Alto Pass Look-out *1 minute drive to the vineyard for dinner *5 minute drive to Trails End Lodge for live music and drinks. *5 minute drive to Horseback riding at broken-wheel ranch *1 minute walk to the hiking trail on the old railroad *5 minute drive to Ceadar lake for fishing *8 minutes away from Yellow moon Cafe *2 minutes to Alto Vineyard for wine tasting
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mon-Thu .. $125/night Fri-Sun .. $135/night Weekly Rate 805/week Prices do not include 6% state tax & 5% county lodging tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2010
I am a 1997 graduate of SIU and now the proud owner of the Alto Wine Trail Loft.
Why the Owner Chose Carbondale
I have chosen this location because it is in the Heart of The Wine Trail & Shawnee National Forest. It is also a short drive to Southern Illinois University, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Alto Vineyards, Trails End Lodge, Hedman Orchard and Vineyard, Broken Wheel Ranch, Gity Stables, Rustle Hill Vineyard.
The Unique Benefits of this Cabin
*On the Wine Trail *In the heart of the Shawnee Forest *Less than a mile from 3 vineyards *Wonderful restored Loft one of a kind. *2 minute walk to the Alto Pass Look out
Property Photos
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Traveler Reviews (13)
Cozy Cabin!
Guest: Betsy
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 12/31/11
Review Submitted: 01/12/12
This place is in a converted storefront in historic Alto Pass and couldn't be cozier! It's beautifully decorated and you can tell someone takes great care of the place. You can walk out your front door and you are steps from a great little hiking path, complete with granite outcrops you can climb on. There is also a scenic lookout that lets you see the beautiful countryside and watch the sunset. Drivng around the area is quite scenic as well with all the little farms and rolling hills. The beds were very comfy and the full kitchen was great for all of our cooking needs. We hiked, cooked, drank wine and had a blast! Can't wait to go back!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfect for us!
Guest: Tlyon
(Anna Maria island fl)
Date of Stay: 10/26/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
Everything was perfect! The loft was very convenient, clean, well furnished. What a fabulous find, Brian was great to work with, and Julie was the best! We will be back again and again and again! We have family there so it kept us close but gave us our space!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing.
Great Rental on the Wine Trail
Guest: Perry
(Jefferson City, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11
Review Submitted: 10/12/11
We recently stayed at the Wine Trail Loft and had a great time! The location was perfect, close to Alto and Hedman wineries, and the propety was clean and perfect for our needs. We had two children with us, and Julie was kind enough to set up an air mattress for them, which worked great. Brian and Julie both had several recommendations as far as things to do and places to eat, and Julie brought us some home-made cookies to enjoy. Brian also recommended Walker's Bluff just east of Carbondale, which is a great place for kids. We really enjoyed Alto Winery, Starview, and Blue Sky, along with a great meal at the Blue Boar. Brian and Julie are wonderful to work with, and we'd love to come back and stay again sometime.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Best find ever!
Guest: Takina
(Murray Ky)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
A few of my friends and I were looking for a place to stay along the Wine Trail when we noticed the Wine Loft had availability. I contacted the owner and he confirmed it was available! When we arrived, we felt like we had hit the jackpot... The place was neatly decorated, perfectly clean and very conveniently located! We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back! While in Alto Pass, you must stop in Alto Vinyard for a glass of wine and Hedman Winery is a must for lunch.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Wonderful lofts in a charming little town
Guest: Kim Egbert
(Columbia, Il)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/12/11
My husband and I had the opportunity to stay July 1 and 2 in the Front Loft and then July 4 and 5th in the Back Loft. They both were immaculate and very nicely decorated. Very obvious that Julie works very hard and takes alot of time making sure every thing is spotless. Pics on this site are true to actual place. We come to this area many times a year and have stayed in many B&B's, lodges, and hotels, and we absolutely love these lofts for there are in the center of everything that we come to Southern Illinois for: Hiking, Fishing and Wine Trail. Kitchen was very well stocked with every thing that we needed. Julie is a true GEM in so many ways. She warmly greeted us with fresh local peaches and peach syup the first two nights and then with her famous yummy cinnamon rolls the last two nights. She was incredible and has her own local networking for finding any type of specific foods that we requested. You ask and if she doesn't already know the answer, she will have it shortly. We brought our boat and Julie made sure we were able to park it right by where we parked our car. Made my husband very happy keeping it so close and safe. I can not express my total pleasure with our experience iat the Allto Wine Trail Lofts. Brian and Julie are a great team for the Lofts and I dearly loved talking with Brian and Julie. Thank you both for your recommendation on the Blue Boar. We ate there 4 times while we were there. Been down on the wine trail many times and we never heard of the Blue Boar. (Best Prime Rib ever!) Every place (wineries and restaraunts) we were at, people all had wonderful things to say about Brian and said they heard good things about the lofts and we reassured them that what they heard was indeed true. Special Thanks to Julie for being a wonderful person! I am glad we got to know each other and loved our chats!! See you soon, I hope!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
A Great Experience for SIU Parents
Guest: lola
(chicago illinois)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11
Review Submitted: 06/26/11
My husband and I went down to visit our daughter going to school at SIU. We wanted to stay somewhere quiet and near the wine trails, this rental was convenient for our needs. What we liked was the security felt, the keeper lived down the road and was there in a heart beat when we had questions. The town was charming and the rental was very clean. We loved the ambiance of the rental as well, and felt it to be highly relaxing. We were given discounts at various restaurants which was a plus. We were literally a drive away from the wine trail which was so fun for our family.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Wine Trail
Guest: Linda
(Meriidian MS)
Date of Stay: 06/08/11
Review Submitted: 06/15/11
Stayed one night for a girls getaway prior to a wedding. The property is basically brand new with nice new furnishings and was more than enough space for the four girls there (two beds and a convertible bed. Very nice private patio for coffee in the morning. Great location, right in the center of the Illinois Wine Trail. Would love to return and stay longer!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.
John and Tammy
Guest: Tammy
(Naperville, IL )
Date of Stay: 10/22/10
Review Submitted: 11/24/10
My family was looking for a place other then another hotel room to visit our daughter in S.I.U. We were very impressed with the loft that we found. We arrived late at night, so we were surprised to find out what we woke up too. The night we arrived we were welcomed by Julie, the caretake with a fresh homemade apple pie. In the morning we ventured out and discovered we were right in a middle of a little old fashion town. We walked a small trail right by the loft - there were huge rocks and cliffs to climb on with the family. We went in October, when the leaves were still holding onto their beautiful colors. It was really relaxing and yet had a fun feel of being a new adventure. The loft was clean and very roomy and it allowed for my husband and I time to ourselves while the kids were able to hang out in a family room. The ammenties were readily available and brand new. The owner, Brian was very helpful with directions and in answering questions that we had before and even after the trip. We feel that we need to go back to enjoy everything that was nearby such as the wineries, state parks and resturants. We felt that we ran out of time - guess we will have to go again!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Perfect getaway
Guest: Suzie&Bryant
(Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10
Review Submitted: 11/12/10
We absolutely love the loft! Brian, the owner, has done an outstanding job converting an old general store and blacksmith’s shop into two great getaways. We stayed in the front loft and loved the view of the quaint little town. Julie met us upon arrival with delicious cinnamon rolls and directed us to a beautiful walking trail directly outside our door. Great attention to design and detail with the exposed brick wall, good fixtures, hard wood flooring, quality appliances and furnishings… and not to mention, the loft was fully stocked with everything we could possibly need in the kitchen and tons of linens in the bath. While in town, we had lunch at the eclectic Root Beer Saloon and loved it. Centrally located, yet private and quiet, the loft is the perfect romantic getaway. We cannot wait to return! Thanks again for the hospitality!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Great atmosphere and location
Guest: Corey
(Austin, TX (native of Southern IL))
Date of Stay: 10/17/10
Review Submitted: 10/21/10
We really enjoyed our stay at the loft. We've stayed in cabins in Southern Illinois, but the loft's location in Alto Pass was a nice change. It's close to everything you'd want to do in the area. It's in town but quiet, and furnished with everything you need. Nice place to stay and hang out. We brought our 5 year old and had plenty of room. If you stay, I would recommend checking out Trail's End Saloon (on Skyline Drive) for dinner or drinks. Rendleman's Orchard and Alto Vineyards (both just north on 127), and the Yellow Moon Cafe (in Cobden) are also worth a visit. We also made the short drive up to Bald Knob, which is nice all year but the view is amazing when the leaves are changing.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
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