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2 BR Vacation Home+Hot Tub, Shawnee Nat'l Forest & Wine Trails
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4-6)
Escape to the hills of Alto Pass! Drive to the top of Bald Knob Mountain. Gaze out over the valley from Cliff View Park and drive the Scenic Circle of Alto Pass. Explore the surrounding Shawnee National Forest - Pomona Natural Bridge, Little Grand Canyon and LaRue Pine Hills nearby. See beautiful Giant City State Park and the grand lodge built by the CCC. Check out the Cache River Wetlands with 1,000 year old Cypress trees. Discover the natural beauty that is southernmost Illinois.
Enjoy our nearby wineries and vineyards with award winning wines and tasting rooms plus entertainment from local musicians, dinner theatres and summertime or fall festivals along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Shop our antique, craft and specialty shops in Alto Pass. Visit our local orchards for apples, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, blueberries and so much more seasonal produce. Fish or swim in Cedar Lake and and boat in numerous other lakes. Plus there is so much more if you like golfing, bird watching, biking, hunting, boating, and horseback riding.
Then relax in the quiet, peaceful and private setting of the Alto Guest House, a southern Illinois vacation house/cabin rental. We've completely renovated a small cozy and quaint house and transformed it into a lively, contemporary larger space. We added more room with high ceilings and gave it lots of natural light.
Two bedrooms with one queen and two twin beds. A loft is available with two twin inflatable mattresses. Kitchen has microwave, electric stove, dishwasher, refrigerator and some small appliances. The dining area comfortably sits six people. The large 24 x 8 foot deck spans the rear of the house overlooking the fenced-in yard and the woodlands below. Outdoor spa/hot tub private with deck. A Southern Illinois Cabin Vacation Rental.
Great fenced-in yard for your dog.
Directions: 15 miles from Carbondale, the Alto Guest House is located just outside the Village of Alto Pass. From Alto Pass go west towards Bald Knob. The Peach Barn will be on your right. Stay on the road to your right, Milligan Hill Road, for about two miles. There is a sign "Alto Guest House" right next to the driveway.
We are 15 miles SW of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
Keywords: Southern Illinois House Cabin
Guestbook comments from the owner
We did have a wonderful anniversary and a nice weekend. Our dogs loved the yard. We will be sure to recommend the Alto Guest house for anyone exploring the Shawnee wine trail and Southern Illinois. Thanks again!
Jeanie Evans
Amenities
Alto Pass House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Check-in: 4:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- pets considered
- non smoking only
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Hot Tub
- restaurants
- antiquing
- boating
- horseback riding
- shopping
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- rock climbing
- sailing
- swimming
- water skiing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.4/5 -
(34 traveler reviews)
Great location!
My wife, dog, and I stayed here for a weekend and absolutely loved it! The fenced-in backyard was perfect for the dog. The house is out in the country and surrounded by woods so it was quiet and peaceful. Lee even left us some bacon and eggs to cook for breakfast!
We had one minor issue with the hot tub at about 8pm one night. We messaged Lee about it and he was over less than 10 minutes later and fixed it right up. He was a great host!
We left day early
The pictures r deceiving. Its clean and spacious. Is actualluy old farm house. Woth the money if u want room and have kids, just wasnt what we were looking for.
Clean, quiet & comfortable
We enjoyed our stay at Alto guest house. House was very clean, with comfortable beds. Bacon & egg breakfast left in the fridge as a welcome was a very nice touch! Back fenced in yard was great for our dog, and the stars at night were a light show much appreciated! Only one item we thought should be remedied, the tub drain was very slow, but otherwise was a great visit.
Thanks!!!
Fall color getaway
Vacation is always better when we can bring our dogs :) The whole process of renting from Lee was smooth and easy. While this house is not considered luxury, it was exactly as pictured and suited our needs very well. The hiking trails and wineries are a close drive away. One of our favorite stops was Abbey Ridge. They have good brews and food and lots of space for dog frisbee. Hedmon winery had a delicious Norton and an added meat, cheese n olive plate for $2. Nice quick getaway for us. Lee responded immediately to our questions and as the other reviewers noted, the local eggs, bacon, milk, pastries and fruit were a delicious bonus. Thanks Lee!
Sunny Seclusion on the Wine Trail
My BFF and I enjoyed a week's stay at this quaint, quirky cabin. It was close to many of the wineries and great restaurants yet secluded enough for us to enjoy the birds and quiet countryside. Host Lee left us all the makings for a great country breakfast on our first day so we could enjoy a leisurely morning before taking in the local sites. Clean, basic accommodations at a reasonable price, and our 2 dogs had a great time in the fenced back yard! Hope to make another visit next year!
Great little vacation rental
Excellent location to wineries. Nice fenced in yard for our dog with a nice fire pit. Can't wait to come back again for a longer stay.
Map
Bird Watching - great songbird migration season in May! Mushroom Festival - hunt for morel mushrooms! River to River Relay Race in April - 70 mile relay race.
Cedar Lake, know for great fishing, boat ramp just 10 miles away.
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Rates & Availability
- Available
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Additional information about rental rates
| Pet Fee | $10 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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