Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! - Alto Pass

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Alto Pass, IL

Peachbarn Winery16 min walk
Giant City State Park25 min drive
Southern Illinois University28 min drive
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Guest/Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest behind the vineyard of Southern Illinois' oldest and most award-winning winery, Betty's Vineyard House is a private, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home with all the amenities you'll need!

-Take a short stroll through the vineyard to Alto Vineyards winery or down the road to downtown Alto Pass, IL.
-Soak in views of the grape vines while relaxing in rocking chairs on the covered front porch, or gather around the dining table or fire pit on the large back deck facing the natural beauty of the forest.
-This tastefully decorated home includes a fully-equipped kitchen and sleeps at least 6 comfortably with a queen bed in each bedroom and a sofa sleeper in the living room.
-Come stay while celebrating events at Alto Vineyards, spending time in the state and national parks with family, or getting together and enjoying the wine trail with friends!
-Getting married?? Ask about pairing the guest house with your wedding at Alto Vineyards!

We welcome you to make Betty's Vineyard House your home away from home while you experience all the scenic, recreation, dining, winery, brewery, and shopping opportunities the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and National Forest have to offer!

Property manager

Beth Schroeder

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted outdoors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Property Registration Number HM-16077

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alto Pass

Located in Alto Pass, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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 Shawnee National Forest and Mississippi River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Alto Pass, IL

What's nearby

Peachbarn Winery - 16 min walk
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery - 3 min drive
Stone Creek Golf Club and Resort - 24 min drive
Giant City State Park - 25 min drive
Southern Illinois University - 28 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 28 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

The Iron Whisk - 16 min drive
Alto Vineyards - 1 min walk
Fork & Vine Restaurant and Wine Bar - 23 min drive
Hickory Ridge Vineyard - 22 min drive
Taqueria Pequena - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Betty's Vineyard House - On the Shawnee Wine Trail - Walk to/from the Winery! located?

This family-friendly Alto Pass holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Peachbarn Winery. Von Jakob Winery & Brewery is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vidal and Maria M.

1 May 2024

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

Above and beyond!

What am awesome place to stay, with even better owners. Wow! How could you not love being able to WALK to Alto Vineyards AND be centrally located to all the fun things. Thank you, Beth. You're truly one of the best, and we've been renting vacation properties for 25 years!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

18 Apr 2024

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

2024 Solar Eclipse Totality

This was an amazing venue. Beth is an outstanding hostess. The winery next door had a live band and enjoyed the atmosphere and people would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

11 Mar 2024

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

Awesome

Perfect spot - clean and cute. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

26 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving Get Away

The property is well maintained and appointed, close to the wine trail, bourbon bar and our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G., Medina

30 Oct 2023

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

What a gem!

This place looks even better in person! Better than the pics. Walking distance to the winery next door. We loved playing Bocce Ball at the winery! House is very well stocked!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Beth Schroeder

Betty is our grandmother and the matriarch behind the formation of Alto Vineyards. Together with our grandfather, Guy, she was instrumental in starting the wine and grape industry in Southern Illinois. Her proudest achievement, though, was raising a big, beautiful family of 7 children that has now grown to include 18 grandchildren and 8 (and counting) great-grandchildren. Despite all of the commotion and hassle of caring for—and especially feeding!—such a large family, Betty always welcomed guests into her home. Whether they were Guy’s SIU colleagues, friends of her children, or students and visitors from all over the world, all had a place at the table and were made to feel at home. Betty was a patient, gentle, selfless and generous woman who saw so much beauty in the world and often remarked about how every living thing was extraordinary in its own way.

Why they chose this property

We built this home in 2009 and lived here until we "grew out of it" in 2015. It has been very well kept--we still love it and visit often! When we decided to open it up to guests, we named it after Grandma Betty in her honor and memory. While you are here visiting, we hope that you are able to relax and experience both the hospitality and the awe of our natural surroundings that Betty shared with those around her every day!