Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara C.
8 Apr, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Cabin
Hunter's Retreat
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4242342vb
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.
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
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 10 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 13 min walk
- Circle K - 17 min walk
- KC Hall - 11 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.
Where is Hunter's Retreat located?
Situated in Christopher, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Benton Civic Center, Rend Lake and Franklin County Fairgrounds. Benton City Park and I-57 Drag Strip are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Barb took great care of our place and is welcome anytime.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James P.
27 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Great experience wonderful place to say
James P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha F.
1 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!
Samantha F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
brysen v.
24 Dec, 2024
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.
brysen v.
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
10 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely house. Beautiful property.
Citlali
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie J.
8 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy beds. Clean. Great communication. Will come back!
Jamie J.
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.
23 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Brooke B.
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.
18 Jun, 2025
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.
Linda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol P.
21 Sept, 2025
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.
Carol P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Andrew k.
6 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Street machines
Went up for car show cute little place
Andrew k.
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.
29 Mar, 2025
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.
Brian R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Natalie
16 Mar, 2025
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!
Natalie
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Abby K.
12 May, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Abby K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lenora H.
11 Apr, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lenora H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mariah V.
19 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mariah V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2026
Thanks for staying at our place.
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