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Hunter's Retreat

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Exterior detail
Living area
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a deer head mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
Private kitchen
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.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Christopher, IL
  • Place, Benton City Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Benton Civic Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rend Lake
    ‪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 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Hunter's Retreat

Discover the perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility at Hunter's Retreat, a charming cabin on a quiet dead-end street in Christopher, IL. Just a short drive from Rend Lake, this tranquil retreat boasts three expansive decks, a spiral staircase, and two cozy bedrooms with three beds (2 queens & twin), comfortably sleeping five adults.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4242342vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

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 Marion Cultural and Civic Center. 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

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 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 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hunter's Retreat?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hunter's Retreat located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 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

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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 9 Apr 2026
Barb took great care of our place and is welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Enjoyed our stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

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

10/10 Excellent

brysen v.

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 7 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Citlali

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

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 20 Feb 2026
Thanks for staying at our place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

6/10 Okay

DAVID

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew k.

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 15 Jun 2025
I am not sure why you gave us a 3 star review when you rated everything about the house a 5 star.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lenora H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mariah V.

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

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Hosted by Miranda Young

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