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Luxurious 2 Bdrm Creekside Deckhouse Retreat

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Carbondale, IL
  • Giant City State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Southern Illinois University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (144)
The price is AU$935
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
Private bluffs, 40-mile view on Shawnee Wine Trail

About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Shawnee National Forest and 7 minutes from Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park. .This vacation home is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Southern Illinois University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Campground Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Campground Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Banterra Center - 17 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 20 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 16 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sunny Street Cafe - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxurious 2 Bdrm Creekside Deckhouse Retreat

Cozy new construction on your own creek, like glamping but with all the amenities! Minutes from wine trails, Giant City State Park, lakes and SIU! Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, top of the line appliances, spa like bathroom, designer lighting. Oversized covered deck adds additional living and chilling space. Bedrooms include adjustable beds and dimmable touch lamps with charging stations. You may just want to stay on the property and chill! Check out the photos to see more! Read our reviews! So close to everything but so removed from the hustle and bustle! FYI, we have an exterior camera that monitors the driveway and steps leading to the home. February and March are my personal favorite months for hiking and outdoor activities! Cool and crisp, the many rock formations are exposed and bonfires add the perfect ending to a day outdoors!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a playground. Recreational activities include rock climbing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ann Pontarelli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Luxurious 2 Bdrm Creekside Deckhouse Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Relaxing Home

This retreat was absolutely lovely. We did not want to leave. Gorgeous decor, relaxing views on the deck, comfortable beds, everything you could need in the kitchen, and it just has a cozy feel. Next time I travel to Carbondale, I’ll be sure to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thom G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

What a wonderful place for a getaway. Beautiful cabin with everything you could ask for. Very quiet and peaceful, just what we needed. Would definitely stay again if we are ever back to the area. Great hosts and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The property was beautiful and exactly as described. We appreciated all of the thoughtful, detailed, and luxurious touches that the host has added. The location is fantastic, close to SIU and close to trails and natural beauty. The kids especially enjoyed the creek and fire pit on site! Thank you for having such a beautiful place where we could create family memories. We are already planning a return visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray and Beth B., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This is our second time staying here and we will always stay here when we come to visit if it's available. The setting is perfect and so are the accommodations. It just feels like home, only better!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent W.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year’s end get away

My husband and I lost one of our sons in 2019, and obviously the holidays are devastating. Each years end we try to find someplace to go to find peace and bring in another year. I found this cabin on VRBO last minute and luckily it was available. From the second we opened the door, I was impressed. I loved the decor, the furniture and towels and essentials left for us to use. The porch and fire pit area look wonderful and hopefully on our next stay the weather will allow us to enjoy them too.The property manager was very responsive and replied to my email quickly. The property was updated and very stylish, with decor and furniture for any interest.We will definitely be back soon!!Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray and Beth B., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

This is a really beautiful place! We didn’t want to leave. Private, beautifully decorated, comfortable. The deck is a great addition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful place to stay!! Quiet and peaceful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Even though our Salukis could not get the win we enjoyed our stay again. Property is awesome. Better than advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arn

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful home and host

Of the many properties I've stayed at this is the best ever. The home itself is beautiful and well appointed. It's location in the woods is quiet and peaceful. The host Ann is readily available for any need or question.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

Lovely home! We loved this property. The location was perfect for us. Quiet and peaceful with a beautiful porch facing the woods and a little creek. The home is spotless, well designed, and beautifully decorated. The host was super responsive and easy to work with when we wanted to extend a day on our stay. A great cabin for visiting the area, tucked away and private, but very close to wineries, recreation areas and SIU. Perfect for a romantic getaway, family trip or parents visiting students. The home is well stocked with all you could need. Will definitely stay again when we are visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend

My wife and I had a great long weekend here. The cabin was perfect for us. It was clean and in a wonderful location. It’s secluded but within east driving distance to the wineries and Giant City State Park. We are already discussing our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Was stocked with absolutely everything you may need and my wife loved the decor. Many great little touches and conveniently located near SIU and the wine trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine trail

Excellent and I would recommend this property for wine Trail, and nature experiences. Gracious host
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jameson M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Nature Retreat

Very impressed with this lovely house. The place was immaculate and had everything we could need. The view of the creek and forest were delightful. A perfect place to get away and relax while still being just a short drive from town. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia O., Tulsa, OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Private Getaway

Wow! We absolutely loved our stay at Ann's cabin. Out-of-the way but a short drive to everything we wanted. The location was quiet and peaceful. The house was immaculate and tastefully well-appointed with beautiful art, upscale furniture and superb linens. The beds were comfortable and the internet was blazing fast. Definitely not your average cabin!! Our hostess was available with dining and sight-seeing tips. We have stayed at many VRBO properties and this is at the top of our favorites list.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024