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Family-Friendly 3BR Home w/ Bunk Room & Yard

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A living room with a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A wooden deck with wicker furniture and green cushions.
A two-story house with a stone foundation, a wooden deck, and a staircase leading to the front door.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and large windows.
A wooden foosball table with red, blue, and yellow figures, a small table with a black object, and a colorful striped object against a plain wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Simpson, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Paducah Riverwalk
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Simpson

Located in Simpson, this vacation home is in a rural area. Shawnee National Forest and Dixon Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Chocolate Factory and Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Simpson, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 30 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 34 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Harrah's Metropolis - 35 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Paducah Riverwalk - 39 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hogg Hollow Winery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly 3BR Home w/ Bunk Room & Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family-Friendly 3BR Home w/ Bunk Room & Yard?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-Friendly 3BR Home w/ Bunk Room & Yard on Nov 10, 2026 start from $396, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly 3BR Home w/ Bunk Room & Yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly 3BR Home w/ Bunk Room & Yard?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly 3BR Home w/ Bunk Room & Yard located?

This family-friendly Simpson vacation home is located in a rural location, steps from Shawnee National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Glendale and Dixon Springs State Park. Vienna City Park and Tunnel Hill State Trail are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a sweet home to stay in with our family and friends. The kids loved the creek and the bunkhouse, I loved the spacious kitchen and amazing decks.The hosts were great and super helpful. This was also located conveniently for hiking and exploring the national forest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2026
Thanks for coming out, Paula! Great guest. We would definitely host again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and scenic

Great place to relax and enjoy family and friends! Beautiful inside and out! If you want a restful, peaceful place to stay, this is it!
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2025
Thank you so much, Deborah. We hope to you host again! :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend

Wonderful experience in Southern Illinois The accommodations were a perfect retreat for our group-clean and well stocked! We are frequent travelers and will continue to stay here It’s the ideal space for 2 or more!
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2025
Welcome back anytime! Deborah was a fantastic guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place was great! Can’t think of anything wrong with this place. The host was very friendly responded quickly! The house was easy to find super clean. Would highly recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 21, 2025
Thanks for coming out, Quentin! Great guest. We would definitely host again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Comfortable House

Very nice place for our sibling reunion. Comfortable and well equipped with great indoor and outdoor spaces for visiting, playing games, etc. Host is also very helpful and responsive. Definitely a place we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 12, 2024
Hi Carolyn, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that our place was the perfect spot for your sibling reunion, offering comfort, great indoor and outdoor spaces, and ample amenities for bonding and fun activities. We're glad our responsiveness added to your positive experience. We can't wait to host your next reunion and create more wonderful memories together!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The "total" experience

What an amazing experience we had at Whipperwill Valley Lodge! The property fit our needs perfectly, the owners communication was excellent, and not a detail was overlooked.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2024
Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Whippoorwill Valley Lodge met your needs perfectly and that you appreciated our attention to detail and communication. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Well stocked, clean and spacious. Breathtaking yard/patio! Plenty of towels, dishes and whatever you might need! Always wish that we had more time to enjoy the quietness of this property. We had a small issue figuring out the air conditioning but that was on us and not the host. Ready to book again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 7, 2026
Thank you so much, Holly. We hope to you host again! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

quality value

We had a great stay. It is not very close to groceries and attractions but wonderfully quiet and clean. Bring bug spray for outdoors. I assume that being National Forest area there is little to no spraying for insects.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2025
HI Randall, Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the quiet and cleanliness, and we appreciate the helpful tip for future guests at Whippoorwill Valley Lodge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin. Only observation is - deck was not cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2025
Thank you so much, A. We hope to you host again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for multiple family trip

Our group included a couple of siblings in their 60’s and niece with a couple of her children. The home was perfect for our gathering but perhaps the most perfect part of the home was the yard and the creek!! Southern Illinois held so many hiking and waterfall adventures. I’d highly recommend checking out so many hidden gems in America!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2025
Hi Connie, Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad the home—and especially the yard and creek—were a perfect fit for your family gathering at Whippoorwill Valley Lodge. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed all the natural beauty and hidden gems Southern Illinois has to offer. We'd be honored to host you again for more adventures!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family getaway

We had a great family gathering at Whippoorwill Valley Lodge. The kitchen is very well equipped with anything you could need to prepare a meal. The living area was very comfortable and the fireplace made it very cozy. We some issues with the fireplace but the property manager was very quick to respond and assist. The house was very clean and the check in/check out was very simple. We enjoyed using the fire pit and there was plenty of wood available for an all day fire. The property seems to be very well maintained and we did not experience any maintenance issues. We would definitely consider this property or another managed by this company if we are looking for a place in Southern IL.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 5, 2024
Hi Ron, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you had a great family gathering at Whippoorwill Valley Lodge. It's wonderful to know that the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living area, and cozy fireplace added to your stay. We appreciate your understanding with the fireplace issue, and we're glad our property manager promptly assisted you. Cleanliness, simple check-in/check-out, and a well-maintained property are our priorities, and we're thrilled you noticed. We'd be honored to host you again in the future, whether at this property or another managed by our company.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walked in from a sweltering heat to a beautiful cool home. We all enjoyed our stay. Peaceful and tranquility is surrounding you, wild turkeys, deer. Had a blip with the dryer but was quickly rectified. Rooms could accommodate king size beds which would be a great upgrade but made the best of it. Overall amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Patti. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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