Rustic charm meets modern comfort at Arsulas House

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A hallway leading to a dining area with a chandelier, white chairs, and a table. There are decorative branches on a console table and a birdcage on a shelf.
An outdoor setting with string lights, a fire pit, and wooden furniture.
A stone staircase leading up a rocky path.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a lamp, and a kitchen area visible through an open doorway.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a sink, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Stonefort, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+3
2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Stonefort

Stonefort is home to this holiday home. Saline County Area Museum and Williamson County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ross Cottom Lanes and Williamson County Fairgrounds. Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Oasis Sports Complex are also worth visiting.
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Stonefort, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 25 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 42 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Giant City State Park - 49 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 50 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stonefort General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Harry,s South - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bynum's RT 45 BBQ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Creal Springs VFW - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic charm meets modern comfort at Arsulas House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Rustic charm meets modern comfort at Arsulas House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic charm meets modern comfort at Arsulas House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic charm meets modern comfort at Arsulas House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic charm meets modern comfort at Arsulas House located?

Situated in Stonefort, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Saline County Area Museum. Harrisburg Township Park District and Lake of Egypt are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial day weekend stay

House was super clean and nice...we loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Clean and comfortable. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place near waterfalls

The house was great and the people were great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place! Beautiful area

The house was beautiful inside and out in the yard. Firepit and grill available on site .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house near Garden of the Gods

Fantastic property that is clean and comfortable. Has all the necessary amenities. Hosts are great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

House was very clean. Location was great. Very comfortable and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Arsula's House is a wonderful place to stay and hard to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place

We love staying here. Peaceful, quiet, relaxing no one around. We have stayed here twice both times everything was great. Our last trip we discovered the house is only 4 tenths of a mile from a 50 mile bike trail. We will be planning a return trip for late spring
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Thus was an excellent home for a group of 5 adults. Beautiful setting. Quiet. Well stocked kitchen. Spacious fire pit/gathering spot. Host was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2023 stay

This place was beautiful and very clean. Fred was very kind and informative. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This quiet secluded area was PERFECT and we will more than likely visit again! We ran away to elope because we wanted private and pretty. And this was the most absolute private and relaxing home to do this in. We couldn’t have asked for better and we even got to check in early. Thank you Keith and Fred!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your very kind review. We are so pleased to hear that our property provided the private and relaxing setting you desired for your elopement. Congratulations to you both on your special day. It is rewarding to know that the house met your expectations for privacy and ease. We aim to provide a peaceful escape, and we are glad the quiet environment was perfect for your needs. We were happy to accommodate your request for an early check-in. We also want to send our thanks for the shout-out. We hope you will consider revisiting us for a future anniversary or a relaxing getaway. Sincerely, Fred and Keith
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Fun

We had a great time at the house. Keith was easy to work with. Everything was great. Close to Jackson Falls and great hiking. Also Tunnel Hill Trail was blocks away.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home

We needed to get away for a bit and this home was the perfect place. The house is fantastic and it was so quiet there. Just what we needed. We did cut our trip short but that was only due to the weather.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

This place was great. Very clean and very well decorated. Wonderful host very friendly and helpful. Pictures do not do this place justice. Would recommend 10 out of 10.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Getaway

Overall, great place to stay. I was a little disappointed that the listing states 4 bedrooms and we only found 3.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an amazing place!

We stayed here for a few days while visiting Garden of the Gods and other places in Southern Illinois and Kentucky. Everything was perfection. Such a lovely home and beautiful grounds. Loved the deer that came to visit and we had a visit from a great horned owl. The owners were wonderful and thought of every detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The house was the cleanest place we’ve ever rented for short vacation. I was overjoyed that not even a dust bunny or small cobweb to be found. I can’t say enough about how nice this place is to stay. The fact that the wood work inside the house came from their very own sawmill just adds to the appeal. The owner is a great host. We will definitely return again and bring the whole family next time
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2023
Thank you so much for your great review. We welcome you back any time! Fred
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hiking Adventure

Great place to stay if hiking the eastern portion of the Shawnee National Forest. Numerous trails are within easy driving distance, including the popular Garden of the Gods. House was quite comfortable, perfectly clean, and well-equipped for our cooking needs with deer visiting outside the home most mornings and evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was a breeze. The home is very inviting and comfortable. Lots of beautiful open grounds, but high atop a hill, a great deal of tranquil privacy. We were greeted by the sunrise each morning through the sliding glass door of our bedroom, and we were visited two mornings by a young fawn. Precious.eachmmoromorning
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Wonderful. Clean. Private. Safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This house was immaculate and comfortable for our weekend. There was unique and beautiful decor throughout and the attention to detail in everything was noticable. We even found 2 ice creams in the freezer, the perfect amount for our kids. I dont know if that was intentional but it sure felt like it. Loved Arsula's house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hilltop getaway

This property is in a quiet, secluded area with plenty of property to explore and enjoy family time. The house is perfectly appointed, very clean and has rustic charm with all the modern amenities. The coffee nook was a nice touch as well. The location is in the middle of all the activities we participated in, hiking, zip lining, swimming, antique shopping and wine tasting. I recommend this house and location for a trip to southern Illinois.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Discipleship

We came with another couple to bond together in Christ. The place was clean, well maintained and had all the comforts of home. The host has a sticked coffee bar as well as a few snacks that we enjoyed while windung down from our day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay at arsulas house

Met up with my sister and her family. Large group 11!of us. Stunning property with everything we needed. The kids loved the pond for catch and release fishing. We could lounge by the fire pit while they fished and played. The house was so unique and comfortable with everything we needed. Fred was an awesome host and available for any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to get away from it all!

House has no visible neighbors but convenient to Garden of Gods and other trails. House has amazing views, 3 bathrooms and lots of big beds for adults. We used wash machine after getting clothes wet and muddy on trail. Kitchen fully stocked for grilling or cooking. Nearest grocery store a bit away so plan to haul in food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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