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Big Sky Cabin! Hot Tub! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck!

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Outdoor spa tub
Relax in the Beautiful New Hot tub
Dining
Fully Stocked Kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 163000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Alto Pass, IL
  • Peachbarn Winery
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Big Sky Cabin! Hot Tub! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck!


4 Bedroom
Large deck
11 minutes to Alto Vineyards
High Speed Internet
Private Location
* 9 minutes to Havisham Wedding Venue and Bourbon Bar

THE PROPERTY

Surrounded by 4000 acres of Lush Shawnee Forest Big Sky Cabin sits on 20 acres of land. Secluded and Private this home welcomes you for a peaceful retreat. The home boasts all wood floors and tons of windows that provide scenic views and natural light. The large deck is the perfect place to hang and have a glass of wine. Large Fire Pit Overlooking Green Hills and Large Pine Trees.

The open living room flows into the kitchen and dining room, perfect for entertaining guests and socializing. The living room has a nice sectional sofa and a TV with DVD. The Kitchen/dining area has a 14 foot Farm Table.

The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and modern essentials. Prepare a delicious home-cooked meal with ease. Farm Table can sit up to 14 people.
Play a game of pool and Pac-man-Donkey Kong-Galaga ! The game room has big windows everywhere with connecting Deck. Large Sofa and BIG TV for movies at night! Wood Burning Fireplace!

4 cozy bedrooms with enough room in the home to sleep 20. The master bedroom includes a queen bed, an en-suite bathroom with shower and Jaczzui. The rest of the bedrooms have queen beds and are very cozy.

THE LOCATION

From this serene location, you'll be ideally situated to discover all that Alto Pass has to offer! From wine tasting, to boating, hiking and more, you'll never be short of things to do and places to discover.

Wine enthusiasts will be in paradise, with more than 15 wineries in the area to visit. Plus new Craft Microbreweries!
La Rue Pine Hills is roughly a 15-minute drive away, where you can spend sunny afternoons and hiking beside marvelous 2 million year-old sandstone bluffs. For a day on the water on the water check out Little Grassy lake were you can rents boats and Kayaks

Please bring your own Firewood! Thanks Brian

*COFFEE MAKER
*BIG FLUFFY TOWELS
*HIGH QUALITY BED LINENS
*LEATHER SOFAS
*SEATING FOR 20
*FULL QUALITY COOKING KITCHEN
*AMAZING VIEWS FROM ALL DIRECTIONS
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Amenities

Hot tub
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this cabin is in a rural area. Peachbarn Winery and Pomona Winery 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 20 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pomona Winery - 23 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 26 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead - 37 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 53 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 34 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peach Barn Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Palace Pizzeria - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Billy's pizza palace - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Sky Cabin! Hot Tub! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Sky Cabin! Hot Tub! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Sky Cabin! Hot Tub! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Sky Cabin! Hot Tub! On the Wine Trail! Fire Pit! Pool Table! Large Deck! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Peachbarn Winery and Pomona Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery and Cave Hollow Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juana G.

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

Great house

Great location. Huge home plenty of space. Perfect for weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest S.

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

Great weekend getaway

Place was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Severin P.

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

Excellent, secluded cabin. Perfect for a group of 4.

Cabin was clean, well laid out. It made for the perfect bachelor party destination for 4 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

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

Big Sky Cabin

Check in was easy! Property was as advertised. Hot tub was amazing! Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Weekend Getaway

We really enjoyed the property! Plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations were roomy and spacious. The amenities were as described, and the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Sky was utterly breathtaking. From the peacefulness on 20 acres of woods, personal fire pit by the pond, and don't get us started on the Wine Trails! Delicious! Then you stepped inside to the most luxurious decorated home, hard crafted kitchen table, a movie/game room, and a master suite with not only a jetted tub, but Bath oils, salts, and lotions included. 10 stars and we will be back. What a great weekend getaway for your family, Girls weekend, Bachelor party... You will love it! Additional bonus, the owner Brian, goes above and beyond any place I've stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

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

Weekend Getaway

This was our second time visiting this property. The seclusion and nature is what sold this property to me. It was nice to spend quality family time relaxing, playing lots of pool, cooking and some hot tub time. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Great getaway spot in the middle of the wineries!

The cabin and surrounding property was beautiful! The owner was very helpful suggesting different wineries and restaurants to try.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Deer Widow Weekend

Found this property while looking for places to stay near Alto Pass. Was a great cabin! Tucked far enough away from people but close to the wineries! The host Brian was over the top accommodating! We will definitely stay at his properties again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Ladies Weekend

Our stay was great! Can't say enough about the cabin or the owner's responsiveness and care. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Beautiful Property

This is a beautiful property, and very quiet. Excellent communication with the property owner. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

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

Super peaceful

We really enjoyed the seclusion and privacy as well as the peace and quiet. But we also felt safe and secure. The host was accessible and great with communication. We highly recommend Big Sky Cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

great place for a group

The property is well maintained and updated. Communication with the owner was great. Close to the wine trail. We loved the well stocked kitchen and the great outdoor fire area. Highly recommend staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

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

Sisters vaca

We had a couple of hiccups during our stay. Brian was very, very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise H.

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

Fun times!

We really enjoyed the property & having a fun oasis! The host was very helpful and communicable with my partner & I! Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey B.

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

Beautiful weekend getaway!!

We absolutely loved the Big Sky cabin and are already planning our next trip back. It was such a relaxing weekend. We loved the property and the fire pit was really fun for our chill friend’s weekend. The home itself was clean the hot tub was really relaxing. Brian was very responsive and easy to talk to, making the entire trip stress free. If you are looking for a calm weekend getaway with friends or family do yourself a favor and book the Big Sky Cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda B B.

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

Quiet Getaway

Property very pretty. House is spacious and very clean. Very good amenities and up to date. Location is very remote.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jami-Di G.

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

Beautiful Property

Property manager had great communication. The property exceeded expectations. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Perfect Getaway

The family traveled down for some hiking and the wine trail experience. The house was perfect for us. When we were hanging at the house so many things to do with TV, pool table, darts, arcade games. The kitchen had all the essentials to cook dinner and breakfast when we didn't feel like leaving. So close to the wine trail which we did one day and a quick 2-hour trip to Garden of the Gods. We intend on returning next fall as there are many more places to hike and wineries to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saige O.

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

Lovely place !!

The property is beautiful and even prettier when the sun is setting ! Great for bigger families or friend groups! We celebrated my bestfriend’s little brother leaving for the navy at the end of the month. House has many games and other amenities to just enjoy each others company and not being stuck in a phone !!! 10/10 from us (:
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Greg O.

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

Couples stay

This place works well for our three couples. Plenty of space. Clean. Nice setting although a bit isolated. Only problems were the internet was inconsistent and the tv remote did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Weekend Getaway

We loved our stay at the rental house. The property is huge and has a fire pit which we used every night. The house has great entertaining areas. We used the farm house table every night. Perfect for a group of friends. The wineries are about 10 minutes away from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Greg O.

Fairly well kept up, very distant from wine trail, comfortable.

A rather isolated location with plenty of room for our group of six. Every thing worked and there was plenty of things for meals and whatever. The outside grill was a mess and there is a leak under the kitchen sink. Otherwise the site was well cared for and well suited for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Maureen K.

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

An okay stay

Everything was good except the kitchen. The cabinets need much attention, no kitchen towels, no tin foil and storage bags, dishwaher did not get dishes clean. Hot tub worked nicely!! Bath towels and bedding were very nice. Suggest supplying board games and card games. Pool table was great!! a few more board games and card games.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brian Stone

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I am a graduate of SIU and now the proud owner of the Alto Wine Trail Loft & BIG SKY CABINS.

Why they chose this property

I have chosen this location because it is in the Heart of The Wine Trail & Shawnee National Forest. It is also a short drive to Southern Illinois University, Giant City, Cedar Lake, Alto Vineyards, Trails End Lodge, Hedman Orchard and Vineyard, Broken Wheel Ranch, Gity Stables, Rustle Hill Vineyard.

What makes this property unique

On the Wine Trail *In the heart of the Shawnee Forest *Less than a 3 miles from 3 vineyards.

Borders 4300 acres of the Shawnee forest. The most private cabin you can rent on the wine trail. Star gazing is 100% amazing.

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