Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower - Alto Pass

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Kitchen and stairs leading to second floor with two bedrooms and one bathroom

Magnificent shower - 2 shower heads & unlimited hot water.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Alto Pass, IL

Von Jakob Winery & Brewery5 min drive
Giant City State Park23 min drive
Southern Illinois University30 min drive
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower

The Quetil Trail Guesthouse is located on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, walking distance to Hedman Vineyards (0.5 mi) and Alto Vineyards (0.7 mi), and only 15 minutes from Giant City State Park. Two Bedrooms (Queen beds in each) and a fold out queen couch in the living room to sleep 6.

Sit on the patio and enjoy the afternoon sun, or watch the River to River hikers walk by. Walk to Grammer's market for basic grocery supplies or stroll over to the Rootbeer Saloon for a cool afternoon treat.

The property is conveniently located close to area wineries, Giant City State Park, and other attractions and beauty unique to Southern Illinois. Nearby towns include Cobden, Goreville, Anna, Jonesboro, Alto Pass, Makanda, Dongola, Carbondale, Marion, Vienna, Carterville, Herrin, and Murphysboro.

Property manager

Steve Young

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Toys/Games

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Parties and events need to be pre-approved.

Pets

No pets allowed

Please inquire about pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas.

Early Check-Ins and Late Check-Outs pending availability. Please inquire if interested.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Parties and events need to be pre-approved.

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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Alto Pass

This vacation home is located in Alto Pass. Peachbarn Winery and Von Jakob Winery & Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain climbing nearby.

Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

Peachbarn Winery - 15 min walk
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 5 min drive
Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 22 min drive
Giant City State Park - 23 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 30 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 30 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

The Iron Whisk - 15 min drive
Alto Vineyards - 12 min walk
Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - 21 min drive
Hickory Ridge Vineyard - 23 min drive
Taqueria Pequena - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Wineries - Quaint Village - Grill - Patio - WiFi - Amazing Shower located?

Situated in Alto Pass, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Mar 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Comfort

My husband and I, along with his sister and brother in law. We had a great time. The house was slightly smaller than I envisioned, but still perfect for our weekend away. The town was peaceful and pretty. Very near some really nice overlook scenery. The Havisham Burbon Bar was literally across the street and down block. Don't miss this place, even if you don't think you like burbon. The best feature of the house is for sure the shower. Huge, walk in shower with a rain shower head and second detachable shower head as well. And...and...HOT WATER. As a parent of many children I NEVER get any hot showers. This was bliss. Would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Feb 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shawnee National Forest Hiking Weekend

Great access to the many trails surrounding Shawnee National Forest. Host responded quickly to questions and let us check out late.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Feb 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice roomy place.

Great property. Great value. 2nd time staying here. A few things need a little refresh in the near future. Easy walk to Havisham Bourbon Bar. Great shower. Will stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Dec 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Loved the coziness and comfort. A few minutes walk to a nice trail and in the center of a quiet and quaint small town. Mr. Young is one of the best hosts that I have had the pleasure of working with and we are repeat customers. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Williamsburg, VA

Dec 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to visit relatives

This property was a great find. My husband and I were traveling to visit relatives and needed a place to stay near Anna, IL. This house is very clean and the beds provided a restful night’s sleep. We had read other reviews which commented on the shower and they were right. The shower is great! Also, we were so happy to have a washer and dryer at the house. Steve made communication easy and provided all the little things that made the stay comfortable. There are so many things to do in the area, and we look forward to a return trip and stay at this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Young

I grew up in Southern Illinois, and could not wait to 'Get Out,' 'Escape,' and go to the big city. I went to school in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and left Southern Illinois far behind. I thought this was great.

I had a very successful career in the online advertising, marketing, and market research world catering to big pharma. In a normal year I would fly 125,000 miles and see many places, countries and sites.

As I grew older and my 'success' continued I felt more and more that something was missing. I began to yearn for the hills of Southern Illinois, the slower pace of life, and the people I left behind more and more.

In 2013, I came home for a few weeks to help my mother move my father into a nursing home. After this was completed I flew to Milan for business, and on my way back I received a call that my mother had had a stroke. This was a life changing event for me, and I never really back to my house in Asheville, NC.

My father spent the year getting worse, and my Mother spent the year getting better. When my father died in December of 2013, I decided to 'officially' move to Southern Illinois in order to spend more time with my mother and be closer with family. I also made the decision to leave the company I worked for and do something simpler, and local to Southern Illinois.

June 1st, 2014 I started my company with the goal to create vacation rental homes in Southern Illinois and help the area grow tourism. Southern Illinois is a beautiful and special place, and I would like to share it with as many people as possible.

Why they chose this property

This property was a a two unit rental property located in the quaint town of Alto Pass. The price was right to allow me to completely gut and remodel the back unit. A more organized upstairs with two lovely bedrooms and an amazing bathroom.

The front unit is still rented long term to the couple that was there when i purchased the property. Should they ever decide to leave I will fully refurbish the front unite in order to make two adjacent guesthouses for people coming to Southern Illinois to enjoy the outdoors and wineries.

The proximity to wineries, and area attractions is also great for this property.