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Beautiful location in the secluded woods

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Outdoor dining
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pomona, IL
  • Pomona Winery
    15 min drive
  • Peachbarn Winery
    19 min drive
  • Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
    20 min drive
  • Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)
    39 min drive

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Exterior
Serene Private Retreat Close to Shawnee National Forest
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (2)
The price is AU$671
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Serene Private Retreat Close to Shawnee National Forest

About the area

Pomona

When you stay at this vacation home in Pomona, you'll be 1 minutes by foot from Shawnee National Forest. .This vacation home is 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Mississippi River and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Pomona Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Pomona Winery - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Peachbarn Winery - 19 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Little Grand Canyon Trail Trailhead - 26 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 39 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 45 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 33 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alto Vineyards - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Peach Barn Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Abbey Ridge Brewery & Tap Room - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mase's Place - ‬23 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.

Beautiful location in the secluded woods

This is your peaceful and serene nature getaway with an off grid appeal. It is secluded and beautiful and borders the Shawnee National Forest boundary. It is right on the wine trail in southern Illinois, with plenty of orchards and famous hiking trails such as Little Grand Canyon and Pomona Natural Bridge. Hunting is legal on this 8.2 acre property, and there are plenty of places to hike on the property and into the connecting Shawnee National Forest. There are picnic areas in the woods and a spacious back deck to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while enjoying the sunset. This place is very secluded and there is almost no traffic as it sits on a one lane farm road. The entire home has been renovated and remodeled, with a wood burning stove inside. For 2024, it is in the heart of total darkness for the eclipse! Rent this secluded place and have it all to yourself for the week! Your pets are more than welcome! The bedrooms sleep 5 people. Extra guests are welcome to bring air mattresses. The kitchen has coffee and a coffee maker, as well as ice and water. There is bathtub and a shower for guests. There is also a sheltered picnic area outside in case of rain, as well as a covered back deck. WI-FI has just been added to the home! .

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Kevin Lucas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Beautiful location in the secluded woods Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Setting
We stayed at the VRBO to go hunting in Oakwood bottoms. It was perfectly located and very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect forest getaway
This place is so relaxing. Away from town and surrounded by forest. Its perfect! We wished we had book another night!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forest getaway.
Such a nice quiet place to stay...very clean and spacious everything you need...fully stocked..5 stars for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway Retreat with the family!!
All I have to say is this was an amazing experience we have had as a family. Not only the host had EVERYTHING perfect and was absolutely a huge help with suggestions and ideas for the area but this was a perfect place to stay and not only enjoyed having time with one another but the huge lot gave us time to explore, play baseball and even our dog absolutely loved running wild! There is winery and brewery around the corner. There is enough places to hike and explorer. The home is in a perfect spot to do everything! If you’re looking to get away this is the place! We will be back next year or SOONER!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely clean and private location!
Not only some of the best communication from the homeowner, probably one of the cleanest places I've stayed. Renovations to the home were beautiful. Quiet area. Toiletries and necessities such as coffee, cups, plates, cookware were provided. Soaps and towels. Stay here and you will know hospitality! Just 15 minutes from some incredible Shawnee sites and eateries! Very much appreciate being able to stay. Even the kids and dog loved it! :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Hideaway
This place was so peaceful. Felt like a good break from the every day chaos. It is secluded and has acres of trees. It was fun to explore the property. The family made good use of the espresso, firepit, and the back deck. The nighttime ambience is relaxing. Nightsky in Pomona is pristine and free of light pollution. There was a lot of cool stuff to go see nearby. We checked out Pomona Natural bridge, Bald Knob Cross of Peace, a local orchard, Von Jakob Winery, and Giant City State Park. There are things we want to come back and check out (couple of the other wineries and the little grand canyon). The host was great! He took good care of us, communicated well, and even allowed us to meet his amazing four-legged friend. Apollo is a good boy. I'm excited about booking the next trip here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C., Burlington, KS

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
The house was adorable. The location was stunningly beautiful. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond our expectation!
I was looking for a location to celebrate my partner's birthday, she enjoys the disconnection of daily routine and loves nature. This place exceeded any expectations we had. The location is fairly secluded and takes you into a world where you will wake up and walk out to the sounds of nature and the forest. It is absolutely magical and we cannot wait to go back again! We had no phone signal, completely disconnected and it was honestly the best experience. No phones, no distractions, just you and nature. The nearest Walmart or gas station was no more than a 30 minute drive out of the location. Host was very kind and helpful throughout our stay. He provided everything we needed and more! If you are considering this location, be prepared to come out of it feeling refreshed and with plenty of memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol a., McKenzie, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
8/2/24 Stay
It was a comfortable stay in a secluded spot. The bath towels were nice and soft. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends vaca
Fire pit was amazing, we had a lot of room inside and outdoors with 6 people staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace!
Peace and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasn't any frying pans :(
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up
Very quiet and nice place to spend a long weekend! Host was very kind and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
We had an excellent stay! We are already talking about when we can go back! Communication was excellent! Property owner provided what we needed and more!! We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024