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Here the skies are dark, the laughs are belly-deep, the wildlife is boisterous, and deep breaths of contentment live among the breezes in the bluffs.

Preliminary caution—You might just fall in love: A number of visitors to the chalet have become enchanted with the environs and have either purchased property in the region or are actively seeking to move to the area.

That said, this property is not for sale, but it is a gem. It is located at the end of a national forest-service road, tucked into a lakefront cove surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. The skies are resplendent with stars. The woods and water are filled with the sounds and movement of wildlife.

If you are looking for a peaceful, waterfront respite where you can immerse yourself in nature and its many wonders amid serene surroundings, this is your place.

This is the only lakefront rental on Kinkaid. Located 5 ½ miles northwest of Murphysboro on Kinkaid Lake and adjacent to the Shawnee National Forest in the Illinois Ozarks, the night skies are stunning. It is gorgeous country!

The cabin is built on a hill in the woods facing the lake. It is comprised of a bedroom, full bathroom with shower, living room, dining room, full kitchen (equipped), and large balcony facing the lake. The balcony runs the entire width of the home. The living room features sweeping views of the property with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake.

The kitchen and dining room have these views as well and are open to living room, which also features a decorative fireplace constructed with stone from the property. A sliding-glass door leads from the living/dining areas to the large balcony, with the doors flanked on each side by the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The bedroom is tucked down the hall across from the bathroom, which faces the bluffside woods. Nature's harmony lives on the breath of night here, so while the bedroom's pillow-top coziness will entice you, the chalet's waterfront view and the symphonic sounds of nature's nocturnal marvels may tempt you to sleep on the large balcony under the splendid view of the Milky Way stretched in its wide chalky wonder across the heavens.

In the morning, enjoy complementary coffee or tea on the balcony overlooking the water and woodland life while planning your day's splendid adventures.

In the evening, as you watch the sun set, enjoy some moonshine (from the sky or otherwise) and listen to the symphonic sounds of nature while trying again and again to discern where the sparkling skies end and shimmering waters begin.