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Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental

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Main House - Renter gets entire private home.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Alto Pass, IL
  • Place, Peachbarn Winery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Girardeau, MO (CGI-Cape Girardeau Municipal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main level half-bath

Toilet

Spacious, luxury bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental

Where 1892 meets modern luxury in a vacation home rental, located in Alto Pass, Illinois. We are in the heart of the southern Illinois wine trail and just a few miles from Bald Knob Cross, gorgeous hiking areas and bike trails. You will love Havisham House. This house holds historic charm and is tastefully decorated. Very clean, spacious and private. You don't just get one room, you have the entire home.
This stately Main House offers two beautiful bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a full kitchen, parlor, living room, formal dining room, breakfast/sun room and a spacious and relaxing covered front porch. The living room has private doors, a gas fireplace and comfortable queen sleeper sofa. Main House sleeps up to 6 adults. Not a child-friendly home, only due to antiques, hardwood floors and staircase. But, we definitely allow children.
Havisham Bourbon, Brew & Spirits is adjacent to this property. They serve food, wine, cocktails, beer & have over 300 whiskies in stock. See website: havishamhouse.com
Why did we name it "Havisham House"? Have you read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens? Main character, Miss Havisham, lived in the Satis House, a ruined mansion. This property immediately reminded me of this classic novel when we found it in 2015… abandoned and heavily damaged from a severe tornado. (Please see "before" pictures at havishamhouse.com.) Even with its extensive damage, we fell in love with this property and had "great expectations" for its rescue. We think you will truly enjoy your stay as you make wonderful memories in southern Illinois. We know you will love Havisham House as much as we do.



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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please clean all dishes/messes and take out trash when checking out.

Please use brown wash cloths for make-up removal. If I cannot get mascara/make-up out of pillow cases, I will have to charge you for new ones.

There is free WiFi, but you may not have the best phone service if you have anything other than Verizon.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1047366vb
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alto Pass

Alto Pass is home to this holiday home. Peachbarn Winery and Von Jakob Winery & Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Giant City State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
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Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

  • Peachbarn Winery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Giant City State Park - 25 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 26 min drive - 32.3 km
  • Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau - 41 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 41 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 30 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuzzy's Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Whisk Bistro & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Pequena - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Ridge Vineyard - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental on 11 Jan 2027 start from AU$467, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Home, Modern & Charming Decor, Wine Trail, Private Rental located?

Situated in Alto Pass, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and great location, make sure you also visit the Havisham bourbon bar. Awesome place as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We would love to host you again any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tammy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

birthday weekend with hiking and winery

we had a wonderful time at your property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

This property is stunning and in a fantastic location to enjoy the wine trail. You won’t be disappointed with the amount of space, amenities, and overall beauty of the Havisham House!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Lovely home. Close to some great walks and welcoming people. Comfy beds. Thank you so much for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Every aspect of our 2 day stay was wonderful

Jerri was the perfect hostess. The property is beautiful and the house renovations are amazing. Everything is provided for you- just bring your suitcase and enjoy Southern Illinois and all it has to offer. A perfect mini vacation. Thank you Jerri.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Alison, it was a pleasure hosting you. Thank you so much for choosing Havisham House. You were the perfect guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Beautiful inside and out!

This home is so beautiful and comfortable. No detail has been overlooked. The renovation is stunning, and the furnishings are luxe. The home is large and situated on a gorgeous, relaxing property. The owner was very friendly in emails and quite accommodating to our needs. I have high standards, and I would recommend this rental to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Lisa, thank you so very much for your positive review from your stay last fall. I would love to host you again and I thank you for leaving Havisham so clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alec W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Fun

Small group of friends getting away for the weekend. Great location for seeing the beauty of southern Illinois. Jerry and Nick were great hosts and we loved the new bourbon bar as well. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Girls Getaway

The house is gorgeous! Owners Jerri and Nick couldn’t be nicer were there for us, answered every question and went out of their way to make our stay a perfect one. Loved every minute will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home!

Loved our stay. Rented the house and carriage house. Exceptional opportunity for our family! Thank you for being a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

I found this place online and planned our whole weekend around this home. This is not a place you just stop and sleep; this is a place that you make your whole weekend about. I did have to admit to my husband how much he spent on this place. My excuse was “it was less than the Peabody”. Of all the homes, places, rentals I have stayed in over the past fourteen years of traveling - this has been my favorite. I believe it will be hard to top.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space to share with friends and family

The property has lots of space and living areas, making it easy to gather with friends or spread out for privacy. The large covered patio can be enjoyed in any weather. The house is beautifully renovated and very well maintained. There are many delicate decorations so definitely go outside if you want to throw a ball around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful restored getaway!

This 1890's home and grounds has been beautifully restored with love and detail. Whether you need a quiet weekend staying in with your loved one or exploring the wine trail, this is the home for you. My wife and I had a wonderful time staying here for the weekend. We enjoyed the majority of it inside the Havisham House. We will definitely be back. M&K. Paducah, KY.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Mark thank you so much for your kind review. I guess one of the prom kids left the blanket on the front porch when they took photos there a few days back. Again, thank you so much for staying.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home

This is a beautiful home that’s centrally located to all the wineries. We had a blast and the owners were wonderful! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl Weekend

We had a great time at the Havisham House. Wonderful accommodations and a great place to stay for our group of gals!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem

Immense respect for those that save amazing properties such as this. Our stay at Havisham House was thoroughly comfortable and enjoyable! Would choose to stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Expectations were met!

We loved our weekend in Alto Pass. The wineries were beautiful, the house was lovely and had so much character! I would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s Trip

This was the perfect relaxing location for our girl’s trip. The house was absolutely beautiful. Pictures don’t do it justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and location

Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

The house is a gorgeous mix of old and new, situated in a quaint town with really nice nature all around. Definitely a neat place to spend some time at or book your wedding at. Works best if you can fill up the sleeping spaces, so then you can take full advantage of the formal dining room. Gerri and Nick are very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!

What an amazing home and beautiful setting! Wonderful host, too! We had such a relaxing and enjoyable time. This has become one of favorite new places...we plan to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Lovely home from the late 19th century that has been beautifully restored. Had an issue with the HVAC upon arrival and the owners were very quick to respond and got the problem fixed. Enjoyed my stay and would stay again. Highly recommend the soaking tub!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house!

The Havisham House is perfect for any occasion. It’s one of those houses that you see from the road and wonder about. The restoration is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful historic home with modern luxuries.

Smooth communication ahead of stay -- we appreciated the industrial about wine trail covid schedules! Nice little town with easy access to several wineries and a great little trail. Beautiful home with thoughtful amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip!

Jerri was amazing as always. The Havisham House was BEAUTIFUL and we cannot wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Havisham House is truly one of Southern Illinois' hidden gems. The home is spacious and elegant.

We have stayed at Havisham House twice and both times had a wonderful experience. The decor is breathtaking and charming. We enjoyed visiting the wineries and soaking up the beauty of Southern Illinois.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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