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Hunter's Retreat

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A two-story wooden house with a porch, a welcome sign, and a sliding glass door.
A wooden-floored living room with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a staircase.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a deer head mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a double sink, and a stove.
A window with a view of a forest.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Christopher, IL
  • Place, Benton Civic Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rend Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, I-57 Drag Strip
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Deer Room

2 Queen Beds

Fish Room

1 Twin Bed and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the neighborhood

Christopher

Christopher is home to this cabin. Rend Lake and Benton City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Franklin County Fairgrounds and Oasis Sports Complex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at I-57 Drag Strip or DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.
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Christopher, IL

What's nearby

  • Benton City Park - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Benton Civic Center - 11 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Franklin County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Rend Lake - 13 min drive - 21.0 km
  • I-57 Drag Strip - 13 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Du Quoin Station - 22 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunter's Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Hunter's Retreat?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hunter's Retreat on Oct 27, 2026 start from $198, 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 Hunter's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hunter's Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hunter's Retreat located?

Situated in Christopher, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Rend Lake, Benton Civic Center, and Franklin County Fairgrounds. Benton City Park and I-57 Drag Strip are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very friendly clean and check in was simple. Check out just as easy. This was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little home in a quiet neighborhood. My only complaint would be water pressure in the home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was great and Miranda was very helpful and a joy to communicate with about nearby activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2026
Barb took great care of our place and is welcome anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

Great experience wonderful place to say
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect small town getaway

The Hunters Retreat was tidy, cozy, and all around a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2025
Thank you so much for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely house. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2026
Thanks for staying at our place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beds. Clean. Great communication. Will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 20, 2026
Thanks for staying at our place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My dog and I stayed 2 nights for a visit with family in the area. The yard is nice for pets, the deck has gates to keep pets or children in part of it, there's plenty of seating outside to sit for morning coffee or in the evening plus a small firepit with a couple of seats. My dog was not crazy about the spiral staircase but he is a little anxious at times so I carried him up for bed then we were able to go out on the patio and down the wooden staircase in the morning. Location is nice and quiet. If you are a gamer or have kids there is a Pac-Man arcade game. Miranda was awesome at communicating with any questions I had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin.

It rained most of our stay but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this clean , cozy cabin. We enjoyed seeing deer outside every day we were there. We enjoyed playing Miss Pac Man. We stayed here to attend 3abn camp meeting in Thompsonville . We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Street machines

Went up for car show cute little place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2025
I am not sure why you gave us a 3 star review when you rated everything about the house a 5 star.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christopher is a small town, well off the beaten path, yet close enough to larger cities. Cute cabin. Comfy beds. Good shower and fluffy towels. Very clean. Chairs on each porch for morning coffee and chatting. Had no issues so no need to contact the host while there. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work stay

Very clean, very quiet neighborhood. Was nice to come to after a days work. Beats staying in a motel be far. Feels more like being home. Thank you for having this available. Porch was great and enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Do you like train horns? I don't believe that was included in the listing description.. Also there is a spiral staircase
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was nice. Beds and couches were very comfortable. The guys liked the manly cabin feel.We relaxed outside and enjoyed watching the birds and the sunshine. There was bad weather and tornado watches/warnings during our stay; the owners let us know where storm shelters were and which news channel to follow. Thank you for worrying about our wellbeing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 20, 2026
Thanks for staying at our place.
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