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Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby

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A house with a covered patio, a stone wall, and a metal roof.
A wicker chair, a table, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses in a room with large windows.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, striped pillows, a green throw blanket, and a window with a view of trees.
A hot tub with a stone wall backdrop, a wooden bench, and a step for access.
An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire pit, and two Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Simpson, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Paducah Riverwalk
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Loft Bed

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Simpson

Located in Simpson, this cabin is in a rural area. Shawnee National Forest and Dixon Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Chocolate Factory and Henry N Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Map
Simpson, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 30 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Harrah's Metropolis - 35 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Paducah Riverwalk - 39 min drive - 66.0 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 45 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hogg Hollow Winery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Shawnee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hogg Hollow Winery and Lake Glendale. Dixon Springs State Park and Vienna City Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a super cute place and very peaceful. Check in and check out was easy and it was a very clean place. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from Hot Tub, Stargazing, Ancient Site Nearby on 2 Nov, 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Whitney! We're so glad you found the place peaceful and check-in easy. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Apple Shack was the perfect getaway. Property is well-maintained and very clean. Communication with the host was easy, open, and helpful. The grill and kitchenette were just right. We prepared all our meals right there. The hot tub and sky views were the highlights. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a quiet, getaway weekend. In the middle of it all in regard to hiking around Shawnee National Park. Absolutely loved the fire pit, which was stocked with wood. Hot tub was great for relaxing after hiking all day. Would recommend for any couple that enjoys the outdoors, or a couple like us that just wanted to get away from Chicago for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Daniel! We're glad the stocked fire pit and hot tub were just right after a day of hiking. We hope to host you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay!

We had such an awesome stay at the Shawnee Apple Shack. It was so cute, clean, and had everything that we needed! There was plenty to do in the Southern Illinois area for the weekend. We definitely recommend staying there and would love to come back sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely relaxing trip. Our main focus was hiking but due to a heatwave we had to switch to early morning walks and more relaxing. It was cooler in the evening and the hot tub was the perfect place to star gaze. The screened in porch was great for breakfast. Space is limited for gourmet meals but simple meals are very doable. The listing does note the bed is in the loft and you have to climb to it. This is true, but I’m a mobile 50 year old and was able to do it easily. My only negative is not enough places to hang towels. There were 2 hooks in the bathroom and that worked but once you added swimsuits and beach towels and needing to hang the couple of dresses I brought not many places besides hanging over chairs. Was close to hiking, wineries, Paducah and Metropolis, all places we wanted to visit. Definitely will book again, when a little cooler and not so hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Heather. We hope to host you again!
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