Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Dongola, IL

Dongola Lake
‪11 min drive‬
Lake of Egypt
‪44 min drive‬
Giant City State Park
‪47 min drive‬
Cairo, IL (CIR-Cairo Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This cozy and inviting cabin offers you a relaxing, serene, and tranquil setting. Inside you will enjoy a charming and comfortable, well-kept cabin with all the amenities that you need. During your stay you will see nature at its finest. Enjoy a drink on the large deck overlooking the picturesque landscape as well as the lake. If you enjoy fishing then this stocked lake is the place for you. Feel free to fish on the bank or the dock. This cabin is part of the original homestead that was established in 1855 by Valentine Kimber. It is located less than 10 minutes from interstate 57 and local winery trails.

Property manager

Suzzie

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Dongola

Located in Dongola, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Lincoln Heritage Winery and StarView Vineyards 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 Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

Dongola, IL

What's nearby

Dongola Lake - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
Lake of Egypt - 44 min drive - 44.3 km
Giant City State Park - 47 min drive - 31.7 km
Southern Illinois University - 48 min drive - 43.3 km
Southeast Missouri State University - 56 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

Cairo, IL (CIR-Cairo Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Fish Lagoon Bar And Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Hoggy's Southern Style - ‬8 min walk
‪Bluefish Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬12 min drive
‪Tom's Place - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage overlooking Lake Acre located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Dongola Lake, Dongola Public Library and Shawnee National Forest. Ullin City Hall and Limekin Springs Trail Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Russell T.

13 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful property

Will stay again. Nice place to unwind.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Tranquility

Beautiful, peaceful location. The house made you feel like you were at home. Will definitely stay again when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

30 Oct, 2024

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

Beautiful and peaceful

A well-kept property located in a beautiful, tranquil setting. Definitely a place we would return again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt T.

22 Oct, 2024

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

Great Stay

We were visiting the wine trail and used this property as a stopping point for the night. Great little get away!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Incredibly nice!

Second visit- I love this house and the location. So welcoming, very clean, and has everything you need!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Great place

Super peaceful and CLEAN! Great place for my wife and I to relax, would definitely recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris w.

11 Sept, 2024

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

Cute Dongola Cabin

Cute updated cabin with a rich history on small lake. It was central to all the places and things we visited. Suzzie was an excellent host. We had our family of 5 there for the weekend and it was a great place to stay. We'll be back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Weekend fishing trip

Great place to get away for the weekend.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ReDonna T.

14 Jul, 2024

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

What a gem!

This place is nothing short of amazing. The views, the fishing and the wildlife. This short trip to decompress from work was so worth it and we wish we had more time off to stay longer. Suzy is amazing. The cabin is adorable and fully stocked with all the things you need. This will be another of our yearly stops!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter B.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Great Cabin!

Great location! Perfect for our small group!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

15 May, 2024

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

Cute Cabin in the Woods

What a cute property that is nicely furnished and very comfortable. Suzie was a great host and we’d definitely book this place again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

28 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The setting is nice no close neighbors very peaceful

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trent P.

31 Mar, 2024

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

Getaway weekend

Is located about 35 minutes from Marion and 45 from Carbondale. A small town with Walmart and others businesses is about 10 minutes away. The residence is an older house that has been very well maintained and is super clean. The hostess was very helpful with everything. There are seats out front and a large deck, with a covered area, on the back porch that overlooks a large pond. There is only one residence that can be seen from this one and we never saw anyone around it. This is a great place to stay and relax. Will be looking forward to going back and staying in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stavroula K.

26 Mar, 2024

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

We’ll be back!

The deck is amazing, the view from the deck is even better 😍. The paddle boats were fun and the lake is nice and big. We caught a few fish in it too. Suzzie is a wonderful host and was very quick to respond from the start. We visited in March (obviously a chillier time of year in Illinois) and it was worth it. I can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

6 Mar, 2024

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

Better than advertised!

This place is incredible. In town for a race and I couldnt have found a better place to stay! Super private, my own pond with pier was A++ and the place was really clean, cute and well stocked with everything I needed. Only down side was I didnt stay longer! Ill be back next year for sure.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

21 Dec, 2023

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

Date night

We had an absolutely wonderful evening. Cooked dinner, plenty of things there for cooking and the back patio was perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

11 Oct, 2023

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

Cabin

Our stay was wonderful. The cabin was beautiful and clean. It was perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

8 Sept, 2023

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

Relaxing

Much need rest and relaxation in a tranquil country setting. Looking forward to returning!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

14 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a great stay at this property and were amazed at the abundance of wildlife around us. The cabin was very clean and the amenities were excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Feels like your family cabin!

We loved this cabin! It felt like going to a our old family cabin! Really enjoyed fishing on the paddleboat! Many fiesty fish to catch! Kitchen is fully stocked to be able to make anything! I couldn't stop watching the baby barn swallows on the porch or the cute new goose family! We hope to make it back soon! You will not regret coming, we got lucky enough to be here during the strawberry moon!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

29 May, 2023

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

Great location for birding

The cabin is so comfy and homey. We loved the setting and could watch birds as we ate on the deck. Centrally located for birding. Only 30 minutes from several hot birding/hiking spots. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and hope to be back soon.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

10 Apr, 2023

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

Great location and time

This is the second time I have stay here. Both of my stays didn’t disappoint me in any way. Very nice accommodations

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee V.

15 Nov, 2022

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

Great cabin for hunting trip

Quite, clean and private. Plenty of room inside and out to accommodate four person hunting party. Thousands of public hunting acres just minuets from the cabin.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

3 Nov, 2022

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

Pure Tranquility

This was a great property, both as a place to just relax and as a home base for exploring southern Illinois. The hosts were wonderful. The house is comfortable and the kitchen is fully equipped. Sitting on the deck anytime a day is so very relaxing. Something to be aware of if you use GPS directions, the house is on the opposite side of the road than the Google maps indicate.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022