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10/10 Excellent
Amanda W.
23 Mar 2026
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Amanda W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101150 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor barbecue
Explore the area
Alto Pass, IL
- Peachbarn WineryPlace, Peachbarn Winery17 min walk
- Giant City State ParkPlace, Giant City State Park26 min drive
- Southern Illinois UniversityPlace, Southern Illinois University27 min drive
- Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)Airport, Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib
Sleeper Sofa in Living Room
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest/Hall Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest behind the vineyard of Southern Illinois' oldest and most award-winning winery, Betty's Vineyard House is a private, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home with all the amenities you'll need!
-Take a short stroll through the vineyard to Alto Vineyards winery or down the road to downtown Alto Pass, IL.
-Soak in views of the grape vines while relaxing in rocking chairs on the covered front porch, or gather around the dining table or fire pit on the large back deck facing the natural beauty of the forest.
-This tastefully decorated home includes a fully-equipped kitchen and sleeps at least 6 comfortably with a queen bed in each bedroom and a sofa sleeper in the living room.
-Come stay while celebrating events at Alto Vineyards, spending time in the state and national parks with family, or getting together and enjoying the wine trail with friends!
-Getting married?? Ask about pairing the guest house with your wedding at Alto Vineyards!
We welcome you to make Betty's Vineyard House your home away from home while you experience all the scenic, recreation, dining, winery, brewery, and shopping opportunities the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and National Forest have to offer!
-Take a short stroll through the vineyard to Alto Vineyards winery or down the road to downtown Alto Pass, IL.
-Soak in views of the grape vines while relaxing in rocking chairs on the covered front porch, or gather around the dining table or fire pit on the large back deck facing the natural beauty of the forest.
-This tastefully decorated home includes a fully-equipped kitchen and sleeps at least 6 comfortably with a queen bed in each bedroom and a sofa sleeper in the living room.
-Come stay while celebrating events at Alto Vineyards, spending time in the state and national parks with family, or getting together and enjoying the wine trail with friends!
-Getting married?? Ask about pairing the guest house with your wedding at Alto Vineyards!
We welcome you to make Betty's Vineyard House your home away from home while you experience all the scenic, recreation, dining, winery, brewery, and shopping opportunities the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and National Forest have to offer!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outdoors
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HM-16077
About the area
Alto Pass
Located in Alto Pass, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
Alto Pass, IL
What's nearby
- Peachbarn Winery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Giant City State Park - 26 min drive - 17.9 km
- Southern Illinois University - 27 min drive - 31.6 km
- Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau - 43 min drive - 62.5 km
- Lake of Egypt - 46 min drive - 68.0 km
Getting around
- Carbondale Station - 28 min drive
- Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
- Fuzzy's Tavern - 15 min drive
- The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - 16 min drive
- Hickory Ridge Vineyard - 22 min drive
- Taqueria Pequena - 15 min drive
- Alto Vineyards - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?
As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! on 27 Apr 2026 start from £123, 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 at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jen L.
1 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have stayed here several times. It is always clean and comfortable. Thank you for another wonderful stay.
Jen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon H.
22 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place to stay! It was so clean and well-kept! Beds were comfortable, there were lots of amenities, and we loved being able to walk to the winery right next-door. The area is very quiet and peaceful. Owner was extremely helpful and responsive. Loved this stay!!
Sharon H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
11 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing! My husband and friends spent the weekend here for the Dirty South and it was perfect. Great location just steps from the winery! We are already thinking of our next trip back.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
L'Ree F.
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a great place to stay
L'Ree F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
14 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and relaxing stay. We visited with our pups and
Jennifer J.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Renee C.
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and very stocked, and pet friendly.Very cozy and clean and peaceful.
Renee C.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
28 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this home! Everything was very clean and thoughtfully arranged for comfort. The beds and pillows were perfect! The kitchen/great room is so nice-lots of natural light. The host was so very friendly and accommodating. We will return to this house in the future!
Amy R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
27 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, the location, the host — everything was perfect. We stayed here for my son’s wedding and couldn’t be happier with our experience. Highly recommended!
Jim M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
22 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% Recommend. Bettys is warm, cozy, spacious, and clean. Tastefully decorated. The sofas and beds are comfortable. We especially appreciated the pack-n-play and outlet covers for our kiddos. Host was helpful, kind and available if we needed anything. Perfect location also. Looking forward to staying there again!
Amy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily L.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful stay, clean and convenient! Our pups loved the secluded, large yard. Beautiful location and the hosts are very responsive! Amazing hiking very nearby too. We had a great time, will definitely be returning!!
Emily L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eric M.
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Eric M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Timothy B.
9 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean, loved that it had a master bath and the bedrooms were good sized. It is in a great location. We will return.
Timothy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard E.
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay.
Wonderful place with great amenities. We'll be back!
Richard E.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Great location, very clean, has everything you need, and super friendly hosts!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
timothy b.
4 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location for exploring the Shawnee Forest area
Cozy property, but more than capable to support a family of 4 and our dog as we made it our 'basecamp' between local state park hikes. Very clean and well laid out with full kitchen amenities, and an awesome little winery and tasting room literally next door...which we sat outside and played bocce with the dog including.
timothy b.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!
This home was the cleanest VRBO that I have ever stayed at! It had everything you need and more. The home is comfortable and a very short walk to the Alto Vineyard tasting room. We really had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Jennifer T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barry K.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
This home is beautiful, clean and very well appointed. We loved that it’s right next door to a winery! It’s a great location, close to lots of good hiking trails and very quiet. We’ll definitely be back!
Barry K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wine, Beer and Bourbon Trail with best of friends!
This VRBO is in the best location ever. During our 2 day / 2 night stay we visited 9 wineries, while spending evenings at Havisham Bourbon Bar!For all Wineries located on the “Highway 127 Corridor” this is the best place ever!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Get Away
The property is well maintained and appointed, close to the wine trail, bourbon bar and our family.
Linda S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
11 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Perfect spot - clean and cute. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!!
Nicole H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
Our son got married just down the road so this was a perfect location. Easy check-in, everything was nice and ready for us. Would recommend and we would definitely stay again. Thank you very much!
Jessica D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edward G.
11 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Quiet Little Place
It’s an awesome little spot to stay. Perfect for our needs. Clean and spacious!
Edward G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean M.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Trip
This property was amazing! It’s located near several local wineries and state parks. The home itself it’s very clean perfectly organized. Beth was a top notch host offering very helpful information about the area and was extremely quick to respond. Check in was a breeze using the keypad lock.
Sean M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dayna M.
23 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place
This was our second stay here. Comfortable cottage with everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and we appreciated the tea selections! Photos online were accurate. We would stay again!
Dayna M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Beth Schroeder
Betty is our grandmother and the matriarch behind the formation of Alto Vineyards. Together with our grandfather, Guy, she was instrumental in starting the wine and grape industry in Southern Illinois. Her proudest achievement, though, was raising a big, beautiful family of 7 children that has now grown to include 18 grandchildren and 8 (and counting) great-grandchildren. Despite all of the commotion and hassle of caring for—and especially feeding!—such a large family, Betty always welcomed guests into her home. Whether they were Guy’s SIU colleagues, friends of her children, or students and visitors from all over the world, all had a place at the table and were made to feel at home. Betty was a patient, gentle, selfless and generous woman who saw so much beauty in the world and often remarked about how every living thing was extraordinary in its own way.
Why they chose this property
We built this home in 2010 and lived here until we "grew out of it" in 2015. It has been very well kept--we still love it and visit often! When we decided to open it up to guests, we named it after Grandma Betty in her honor and memory. While you are here visiting, we hope that you are able to relax and experience both the hospitality and the awe of our natural surroundings in the Shawnee National Forest that Betty shared with those around her every day!
What makes this property unique
Besides the location--super private but still just a short walk to the winery or the Village of Alto Pass--the home boasts an oversized back deck perfect for enjoying a glass of wine, cocktail, or beer with friends or just taking in the beauty of the surrounding forest. Prefer a view of the vineyard? Move around to the front porch rocking chairs to relax with a cup of coffee or tea as the wind breezes through the vines. Inside, sleek polished concrete floors and a bright interior ensure your stay will be clean and comfortable!
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