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MoJo Valley Cottage
The view as you drive up to MoJo Valley Cottage.
An attached deck allows for a beautiful viewing of the nature surrounding you.
An attached deck allows for a beautiful viewing of the nature surrounding you.
An attached deck allows for a beautiful viewing of the nature surrounding you.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
$96
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Cobden, IL
  • Blue Sky Vineyards
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is $96 avg per night,

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About the neighborhood

Cobden

Located in Cobden, this guesthouse is in a rural area. King Neptune Memorial and Railroaders Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shawnee National Forest and Giant City State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Blue Sky Vineyards - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Giant City State Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • StarView Vineyards - 20 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 35 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 45 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 34 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giant City Lodge & Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪StarView Vineyards - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bogey's - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Giant City Lodge - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Southern Illinois Private Cottage

When you book your stay at MoJo Valley, you are guaranteed an enjoyable stay. Each reservation comes with one dozen farm fresh eggs from hens found on the property. The home comes with a queen bed and a sleeper sofa, as well as a full kitchen and bath. The home will be furnished with basic pantry items, a half gallon of milk, and orange juice. The nearest grocery store is approximately 15 minutes away and the nearest winery is just over a mile.

This home is located on our 21-acre, wooded property and our home is a short walk away (400 ft). While it is not visible due to the woods, we are available if needed. When you arrive, you will be given keys to the property and we will not bother you unless our assistance is needed. The cottage does not come with wifi or a television.

The home is located less than a mile-and-a-half from Blue Sky Winery and less than five miles from Owl Creek Vineyard. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is located just half-a-mile from the home.

Property manager

Don Moberley

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Illinois Private Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Illinois Private Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Illinois Private Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Illinois Private Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is steps from Shawnee National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Blue Sky Vineyards and Giant City State Park. Panther Den Trailhead and Indian Creek Trail Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Southern Illinois Private Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Q.

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

Moon Basking

We thoroughly enjoyed the property and the hospitality. Great place to relax, disconnect and wind down. Highly recommend the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Garry S.

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

Southern IL getaway

This cabin seems like it's in the middle of nowhere, however it's actually convenient to most of the local wineries and state parks. Overall, this cabin was great, it's nice and rustic at the same time. Communications, and provisions were very good, as well as the visits from Coltrane. Our one mistake was hoping that we would have cell service (ATT) at the cabin. You should assume to have no service. Otherwise, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Great, comfortable cottage

A really nice, well-equipped cottage. Nothing was lacking. Peaceful wooded setting, A great place to get away from it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yahilin M.

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

Weekend getaway

We booked this cabin because our friends were getting married at Blue Sky. This cottage was nothing short of amazing and the hosts thought of everything. They left us farm fresh eggs, a bottle of wine from their winery, milk, juice, muffin mix. It was very relaxing and hidden. No tv, no signal, no wifi so we were completely disconnected. We would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Great spot along the Shawnee Hills wine trail!

Highly recommended! We had a super time at the MoJo Valley cottage. During our stay, we enjoyed some birdwatching, stylish and comfortable accommodations, and relaxation. The location was perfect for easy access to local wineries, beautiful scenery, Makanda boardwalk, and Giant City State Park. Bonus: when we were hanging out on the deck, we got to enjoy a visit from a friendly dog (Coltrane) and a sweet little cat. Good times, good company, great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark d.

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

Peaceful

Very nice place. Note: No connectivity. No wifi. Weak to no cell signal at the property. You can walk up the hill a bit to get a bit of a signal. Some people like that. We enjoyed being away from the constant flow of horror engulfing our nation at the moment. But, it's a really nice place. We net Don. Super nice guy. Gave us a bottle of wine. They own a winery. Excellent. Who knew Illinois could produce such good wine! And they provided us with a dozen farm fresh eggs. You see the chickens wandering around their property. And Coltrane the dog was fun to spend time with. He greeted us when we arrived and came over in the morning to say hi. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly m.

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

A quiet spot

I loved the quiet nd only being able to hear the birds. It was great to disconnect from the internet and TV. During my stay I can't think of one thing I needed that wasn't provided. I liked that there was a desk with a good light were you could draw or write at. It was alaso nice that there were nice pictures on the wall and some pottery - that made it feel homey and not sterile like some places I have stayed at. The hosts were very accomodating, friendly and easy to talk to. They were willing to help you if you needed but never bothered you. Coltrane, the dog, was awesome. Well behaved and he listened. Lots of good hiking near by and good wineries too. Make sure you go to their vineyard. They have some nice wines and a great deck out back. Blue Sky is another close one that has free music on the weekends. What could be better than a glass of wine and being outside?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey A.

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

Peaceful getaway

Perfect quiet and peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Great getaway spot

We stayed at the cabin for two nights, in between sampling area wineries and hiking trails. It's a nice, cozy cabin, well maintained and provisioned by the hosts. The lack of cellphone service at the location was a big help in disconnecting, though if you need it in an emergency, it seems like a short walk up or down the road was all it took to get back on the grid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne K.

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

Wonderful place!

Enjoyed this little slice of heaven! Wonderful getaway for a trip on the wine trail!! Highly recommen!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ema S.

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

Perfect Cabin for a Weekend Trip

We recently stayed at Mojo Valley for the second time. This experience was just as great as our first time. The property is in a great location near multiple wineries and hiking trails. It’s perfectly charming and well-stocked with extra features (like a dozen fresh eggs) that make your trip extra special. Thank you again for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Cindi R.

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

Peaceful retreat

Loved the place and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Springtime in the Shawnee National Forest

I loved the location in the woods off a gravel road but not far from locations that we wanted to check out.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Perfect forest get away

First, the owner was very accommodating considering it was soon after a big snow and I wasn't sure I would be able to get there even with 4wd. I was able to check in after confirming I could get there. The fresh eggs were very good, and that along with the oj and milk is a very nice touch. Great location, I can only imagine what it will be in a couple months with spring coming. The cell signal is very slow which was perfect for my unplugged retreat. I streamed audio with minimal interruptions, but video was a no go (Verizon). The only issue was I struggled with the key box both in and out. I hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie M., Salem,il.

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

Mojo valley

Really enjoyed our stay! Great location and a nice touch was eggs and juice! Thank you for the hospitality Angie Milner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Shawnee National Forest Get-a-way

The cabin was perfect. The space, amenities, and location were outstanding. I loved driving the country roads through the magnificent fields, woods and small towns never knowing what would appear over the next steep hill. Nice touch by the owners in providing farm fresh eggs, white tail deer and migrating hummingbirds for our stay. We'll be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

A time to relax or explore

We found this cabin unique of all VRBO that we have stayed before.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dyan M.

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

Awesome

It was awesome, comfy beds, solitude and peaceful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Small, cute cabin.

Perfect couples getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Quiet and nice

Everything was clean, bed was comfortable, nice selection of games and books to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

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

Lovely cottage near everything we wanted to see and do

We enjoyed our stay very much- the cabin was very nice and amid peaceful surroundings. It was perfect for two people and close to all the things we wanted to see- Makanda, Carbondale, Giant City State Park. The park is awesome and we did some fun hiking. There are a lot of wineries nearby as well. The hosts couldn't have been easier to work with. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

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

Vacation Unplugged

What a great place to unwind. There are a surprising number of attractions with a 15 minute drive (ziplining, hiking, rock-climbing, SIU, etc.). There is no television or internet, and very little cell signal, so it was great to unplug, relax, and spend quality time together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

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

Great ace to stay new Giant City State PARK.

Clean and comfortable. Breakfast items provided including farm fresh eggs. Enjoyed the country atmospheres.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Perfect Getaway Spot

This property & its owners were amazing! The location was perfect for our choices of hiking locations. The little touches in the home made our stay extra special. I would highly recommend this house and we hope to be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021